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18 Jun 2021

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket

Ireland all-rounder, Kevin O'Brien, has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals.

04 Jun 2021

Ben Stokes turns 30: A look at his major feats

Arguably the greatest all-rounder in modern-day cricket, Ben Stokes, celebrates his 30th birthday.

02 Jun 2021

Eight ICC events to take place between 2023 and 2031

As many as 14 teams will feature in the 2027 men's ODI World Cup after the ICC decided to expand the quadrennial tournament in its next cycle of events.

20 May 2021

Rohit Sharma vs Virender Sehwag: Statistical comparison (as openers)

Virender Sehwag is deemed as one of India's greatest openers across all formats.

14 May 2021

ICC plans to make T20 World Cup a 20-team affair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to increase the participating teams in the T20 World Cup to 20 in an attempt to develop the game globally.

03 May 2021

Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera announces international retirement

Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera has announced his retirement from international cricket.

03 May 2021

New Zealand dethrone England to become number one ODI side

After the latest annual update, New Zealand have climbed to the top of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings.

19 Mar 2021

Pick players based on merit for T20 WC: Sachin Tendulkar

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar believes the Indian selectors should pick players on the basis of merit and not age, for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

09 Feb 2021

ICC announces BYJU'S as global partner until 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Indian education and learning company BYJU'S as its global partner from 2021 to 2023.

09 Feb 2021

Glenn McGrath turns 51: A look at his monumental feats

Australian maestro Glenn McGrath is one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

22 Jan 2021

BCCI introduces new mandatory fitness rule for Team India

Keeping an eye on the growing physical demands of international cricket, the BCCI has introduced mandatory 2-km time trials to measure speed and endurance levels in its training programme for Team Indian players.

06 Jan 2021

India's WC-winning captain Kapil Dev turns 62: His notable feats

One of the greatest all-rounders in world cricket, Kapil Dev, turned 62 on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2020

Big Bash League: Adam Zampa receives one-game suspension for obscenity

Melbourne Stars leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been suspended for one match of the Big Bash League for using an audible obscenity during the game against Sydney Thunder on December 29.

30 Dec 2020

Joe Root turns 30: A look at his notable feats

England Test captain Joe Root turned 30 on Wednesday.

09 Dec 2020

Natarajan could be in contention for T20 WC, reveals Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli believes fast bowler T Natarajan would be a great addition the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

06 Dec 2020

Jasprit Bumrah turns 27: A look at his major records

Indian's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, turned 27 on Sunday.

05 Dec 2020

Corey Anderson quits NZ cricket, will play in USA League

Star all-rounder Corey Anderson has quit the New Zealand cricket team with immediate effect.

02 Dec 2020

India win third ODI against Australia: List of records broken

The Indian cricket team has won its first game in the ongoing tour of Australia.

02 Dec 2020

Kohli reaches 12,000 ODI runs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record

Run Machine Virat Kohli continued his splendid run with an astonishing innings in the third ODI against Australia.

01 Dec 2020

Broad nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

29 Nov 2020

Australia seal ODI series against India: List of records broken

An in-form Australia overcame India in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday at the SCG.

29 Nov 2020

Steve Smith's ODI numbers against India

Australian batsman Steve Smith was terrific against India in the second ODI on Sunday at the SCG.

28 Nov 2020

Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey could be available for sale

According to an American sports memorabilia expert, the iconic 'Hand of God' jersey worn by football legend Diego Maradona during Argentina's win over England at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final could be available for sale at $2 million.

27 Nov 2020

Australia beat India in first ODI: List of records broken

Australia overcame India in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday.

25 Nov 2020

Football legend Diego Maradona dies aged 60

Football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60.

23 Nov 2020

Australia vs India: Shubman excited about first Down Under tour

India batsman Shubman Gill, on Monday, admitted that he has set no personal goals for his maiden international assignment in Australia.

18 Nov 2020

England set to tour Pakistan for T20I series in 2021

England are set to tour Pakistan for a two-match T20I series in October 2021, as part of preparations for the impending T20 World Cup.

16 Nov 2020

Former Bangladesh Under-19 cricketer Mohammad Sozib dies by suicide

Former Bangladesh Under-19 player Mohammad Sozib passed away in Durgapur at the age of 21.

15 Nov 2020

Ajit Agarkar, Maninder Singh apply for posts in selection committee

Former Indian cricketers Ajit Agarkar, Maninder Singh, and Chetan Sharma have applied for the vacant posts in the Indian national selection committee.

13 Nov 2020

Rahul Dravid vouches for expansion of IPL teams

Indian legend Rahul Dravid believes the expansion of teams in the IPL will open the doors for budding cricketers in the nation.

10 Nov 2020

IPL final the biggest thing after World Cup: Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard believes the grand finale of Indian Premier League (IPL) is the "biggest thing" in cricket after the World Cup final.

09 Nov 2020

Prithvi Shaw turns 21: A look at his splendid records

The dashing Indian opener, Prithvi Shaw, turned 21 on Monday.

08 Nov 2020

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy: Sarfaraz Ahmed fined for making inappropriate comments

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has been docked off 35 per cent of his match fee for using "inappropriate language" in a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match.

07 Nov 2020

Rabada, Dala named in South Africa's squad for England series

South Africa have announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming white-ball leg against England.

28 Oct 2020

Bangladesh team ready to welcome Shakib Al Hasan

The one-year ban imposed on star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to end on Thursday.

27 Oct 2020

'Won't retire anytime soon', says Chris Gayle

Universe Boss Chris Gayle has no plans to announce his retirement from the game in near future.

27 Oct 2020

Kumar Sangakkara turns 43: A look at his monumental records

Sri Lankan maestro Kumar Sangakkara turned 43 on Tuesday.

25 Oct 2020

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital after undergoing emergency angioplasty

Indian legend Kapil Dev has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing angioplasty.

25 Oct 2020

IPL 2020, Ruturaj's match-defining knock sails CSK through: Records broken

A terrific knock by youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad guided Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in game number 44 of the IPL 2020.