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ICC announces all-female match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an all-female match officials panel for the impending 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, starting October 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

24 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

How County cricket improved batting of India's S Sudharsan

B Sai Sudharsan, a rising star in Indian cricket, has attributed his enhanced performance against swinging and seaming deliveries to his experience in English County Championship.

24 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur

Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur confident about India's chances

Indian women's cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has expressed her confidence in the team's ability to secure their first ICC T20 World Cup title.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin surprised by low attendance during Chennai Test against Bangladesh

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has highlighted the low spectator turnout on Day 1 of the recently-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra predicts changes PBKS coach Ricky Ponting can bring 

Renowned cricket commentator, Aakash Chopra, has shared his insights on the potential impact of Ricky Ponting's recent appointment as Punjab Kings's head coach for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Four instances of Ashwin recording century, fifer in a Test

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Oldest players with century and fifer in a men's Test 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Shakib Al Hasan assured of safe return to Bangladesh: Details 

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's most celebrated cricketer and a member of the fallen Awami League government, is set to return home for the Test series against South Africa next month.

24 Sep 2024

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid dismisses retirement rumors after accomplishing ODI milestone

Adil Rashid, England's seasoned spinner, has dismissed any rumors of retirement in the near future.

BCCI Apex Council meeting: Jay Shah's successor not on agenda

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council is set to convene on September 25.

Former ICC CEO named commissioner of USA's National Cricket League

Haroon Lorgat, the former CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC), has been appointed as the commissioner of America's National Cricket League (NCL).

24 Sep 2024

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya owns these prestigious records in Test cricket

A fine spell from left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya powered Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Galle.

24 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

Davis Cup: Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in quarter-finals 

Spain have announced their five-man team for the upcoming Davis Cup quarter-finals, featuring veterans Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

Highest 4th innings scores by NZ batters in Asia (Tests)

Although in a losing cause, Rachin Ravindra hammered a sensational 92 in the fourth innings of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle.

24 Sep 2024

Asian Cricket Council

Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here's why

Cricket, which is set to make a comeback in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, faces potential exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

24 Sep 2024

Mohammad Kaif

Kaif names Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja as India's best fielders

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has identified Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja as the two best fielders in the current Indian cricket team.

24 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

2nd Test: Kanpur pitch to be reportedly slower than Chennai

The second Test between India and Bangladesh is set to take place at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium.

24 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma eyes multiple milestones in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is set to chase multiple milestones in the upcoming second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, starting on September 27.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Monty Panesar makes controversial claim regarding 38-year-old R Ashwin: Details 

Former England spinner, Monty Panesar, has sparked a debate about Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's potential role in English cricket.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin hails Jasprit Bumrah as Team India's 'Kohinoor diamond'

Ravichandran Ashwin, a key player in India's recent 280-run victory over Bangladesh, has defended his teammate Jasprit Bumrah against criticism.

24 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel

Pakistan bowlers thought Morne Morkel was nothing: Basit Ali

Morne Morkel, the former South African fast bowler, recently joined the Indian cricket team as a coach.

24 Sep 2024

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten calls for professionalism, unity in Pakistan cricket

Gary Kirsten, the white-ball coach of Pakistan's cricket team, has called for increased professionalism and unity among players.

24 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Akash Deep hails Rohit Sharma's leadership after no-ball incident

Indian fast bowler Akash Deep has expressed his admiration for team captain Rohit Sharma, particularly highlighting his leadership skills.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Rohit Sharma credits TNPL for Ashwin's stellar century against Bangladesh

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has praised Ravichandran Ashwin for his outstanding performance in the first Test against Bangladesh.

Sarfaraz Khan likely to be released for Irani Cup: Report 

Sarfaraz Khan, a middle-order batter for Team India, is expected to be released from the national squad for the upcoming Irani Cup.

24 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan set to play in SA Test series

Bangladesh's cricketing star, Shakib Al Hasan, is expected to participate in the upcoming home Test series against South Africa next month.

24 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

R Ashwin praises Gautam Gambhir's 'relaxed' approach as head coach

Senior Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has expressed his admiration for the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir.

24 Sep 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins identifies Rishabh Pant as key threat 

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has identified Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as a significant threat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

23 Sep 2024

Heather Knight

Heather Knight apologizes for 2012 blackface photo, fined

Heather Knight, the captain of England women's cricket team, has been reprimanded and fined by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC).

23 Sep 2024

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid dismisses retirement rumors, aims for future trophies

Adil Rashid, England's seasoned leg-spinner, has dismissed any notions of impending retirement.

23 Sep 2024

England Cricket Board

Alex Hepburn handed 10-year ban by Cricket Discipline Commission

Alex Hepburn, the former Worcestershire cricketer, has been handed a 10-year suspension from participating in England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) competitions.

23 Sep 2024

Cameron Green

Will Cameron Green open for Australia in Tests?

Cameron Green, a key player in Australia's Test cricket team since his debut in 2020, has expressed his readiness to bat at any position needed.

23 Sep 2024

ATP Tour

Roger Federer may come out of retirement: Here's why

Tennis legend Roger Federer is contemplating a return from retirement for an exhibition match against Rafael Nadal, according to his agent Tony Godsick.

23 Sep 2024

China Open

Emma Raducanu withdraws from China Open due to injury

British tennis sensation, Emma Raducanu, has pulled out of the impending China Open due to an injury.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan to retire as ICC anti-corruption unit chair

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the esteemed chair of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), has announced that he will retire at the end of October.

23 Sep 2024

Alexander Zverev

Zverev criticizes ATP's demanding schedule, calls it 'unsustainable'

German tennis star Alexander Zverev has voiced strong criticism against the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for its demanding schedule.

23 Sep 2024

Formula 1

F1 drivers gear up for crucial discussions with FIA president 

Formula One drivers are preparing for crucial discussions regarding a potential challenge to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) president Mohammed ben Sulayem.

23 Sep 2024

Kamran Akmal

'PCB should learn...': Kamran Akmal after India beat Bangladesh

Kamran Akmal, a former Pakistani cricketer, has publicly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its perceived lack of professionalism.

Lancashire CEO praises BCCI's commitment to domestic cricket

Daniel Gidney, the CEO of Lancashire Cricket Club, has lauded the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its dedication to domestic cricket.

23 Sep 2024

Shardul Thakur

Shreyas, Thakur to play for Rahane-led Mumbai in Irani Cup

Indian players Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur are set to participate in the impending Irani Cup match.