Cricket News

16 Nov 2020

India

Pujara backs Indian pacers to shine in Tests versus Australia

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara backed the pacers to come good in the Test series against Australia.

'Power Surge, X-factor', Cricket Australia unveils new rules in BBL

Cricket Australia (CA), on Monday, introduced three new rules that will be implemented in the upcoming edition of Big Bash League (BBL).

16 Nov 2020

Suicide

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

BCCI

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.

India tour of Australia: Plane crashes near Team India's hotel

A light plane crashed nearly 30 km away from Sydney Olympic Park where the Indian cricket team has been staying in Australia.

15 Nov 2020

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi sports a peculiar helmet during PSL 2020 playoffs

Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi recently grabbed eyeballs when he sported a newly-designed helmet in the opening clash of PSL 2020 playoffs between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings.

15 Nov 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Here's how the World Test Championship finalists will be decided

The ICC Cricket Committee has devised a new way to decide the finalists for the World Test Championship.

Rahul Dravid keen on cricket being part of Olympics

Former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid has backed the idea of the sport becoming a part of the Olympic Games.

14 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli

'Love to hate him', Tim Paine on Virat Kohli

The stakes will be high as India and Australia lock horns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, following the white-ball leg.

'Dhoni might not lead CSK in 2021', says Sanjay Bangar

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni could hand over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings to Faf du Plessis in the impending edition of IPL.

Adam Gilchrist turns 49: A look at his splendid records

Australian maestro Adam Glichrist turned 49 on Saturday.

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.

Rohit Sharma still only 70 per cent fit: Sourav Ganguly

Indian opener Rohit Sharma recently led Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title in the UAE.

India tour of Australia: Records Virat Kohli can script

Virat Kohli is set to lead Team India in the upcoming Australian tour.

Overseas players in IPL playing XI should be increased: Official

A BCCI official has suggested that five overseas players should feature in the starting XI instead of four in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition.

'The Indian AB de Villiers', Harbhajan praises Suryakumar Yadav

Indian legend Harbhajan Singh recently highlighted the the performances of Suryakumar Yadav in the IPL.

Krunal Pandya detained at Mumbai airport: Here's why

Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya was detained at the Mumbai International Airport by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

IPL 2020 saw record rise of 28% in viewership

The just-concluded 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw a record-breaking 28% increase in viewership compared to last season.

12 Nov 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Younis Khan appointed Pakistan batting coach: Details here

Younis Khan has been appointed as the batting coach of the Pakistan cricket team until the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022.

12 Nov 2020

Tim Paine

Pucovski, Green named in Australia Test squad for India series

Australia have included youngsters Will Pucovski and Cameron Green in a 17-member Test squad for their upcoming series against India.

Pakistan Cricket Board introduces 'whistle blowers' policy to combat corruption

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a 'whistle blowers' policy to combat any form of corruption or dishonest behaviour.

11 Nov 2020

BCCI

Rohit won't join Indian squad in Australia until Test series

Rohit Sharma won't be part of the Indian contingent traveling from Dubai to Sydney for the impending Australian tour.

11 Nov 2020

Babar Azam

ICC T20I Rankings: Babar six points adrift of top-ranked Malan

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam gained big to close in on England's Dawid Malan in the ICC T20I Rankings for Batsmen.

NZ tour: Pakistan name squad, Babar Azam appointed Test captain

Pakistan have announced a 35-member squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in December.

WI players unable to train after breaching quarantine regulations

West Indies cricket team players have been banned from training and confined to their hotel rooms in New Zealand.

IPL 2020: Ishan Kishan's season in numbers

The 2020 edition of Indian Premier League is done and dusted with Mumbai Indians clinching a record fifth title.

IPL 2021 could have nine teams: Details here

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to have nine teams in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2020: NewsBytes team of the tournament

Mumbai Indians hammered the Delhi Capitals to win a record fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.

India's loss if Rohit doesn't become white-ball captain: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes it will Indian cricket's "misfortune" if Rohit doesn't become the captain in limited-overs cricket.

Indian Premier League 2020 season in numbers

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season got over on Tuesday, with Mumbai Indians lifting their fifth title.

IPL 2020: Key takeaways from DC's campaign

Delhi Capitals fell short in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign.

IPL 2020: How much prize money did the winners receive?

Mumbai Indians, on Tuesday, defeated Delhi Capitals in the final to win the Indian Premier League 2020.

IPL 2020: Orange, Purple Cap and other award winners

The heroics of Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians to a one-sided victory against Delhi Capitals in the final of IPL 2020.

Unstoppable Mumbai Indians win fifth IPL title: Records broken

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 title.

IPL 2020, MI crowned champions: Key takeaways from the tournament

An astonishing knock by Hitman Rohit Sharma helped Mumbai Indians win the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2020 final: Delhi Capitals set Mumbai Indians 157-run target

Delhi Capitals, who chose to bat first against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final in Dubai, posted a below par 156/7 in 20 overs.

10 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli

Disappointed with Kohli missing the Test series: Steve Waugh

The All-India Senior Selection Committee, on Sunday, made the major announcements ahead of Team India's upcoming tour Down Under.

IPL 2020 final: DC to bat first against MI

All eyes will be on Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, who face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final.

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.

IPL 2020 final: Which team will win tonight?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final is set to be held tonight in Dubai.