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Mohammad Shami ruled out of Test series against South Africa, Chahar withdraws

Mumbai/UNI: Mohammad Shami has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against South Africa as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Medical Team did not clear his fitness.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya named MI skipper for upcoming season, replaces Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians on Friday named Hardik Pandya as the skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League season in 2024.

MS Dhoni's No.7 jersey has retired: Report

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has decided to retire the number seven jersey of icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a tribute to his immense contribution to the country's sport.

Surya Kumar Yadav's scintillating ton, Kuldeep's five-fer power India to level series

Suryakumar Yadav's scintillating century and Kuldeep Yadav's five-fer, saw India thrash South Africa by 106 runs and level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the New Wanderers here on Thursday.

David Warner's 26th Test century propels Australia to 346/5 on Day 1

Perth/UNI: David Warner's 164 propelled Australia to 346/5 at the end of Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday.

IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer back as KKR captain, Nitish Rana his deputy

Kolkata/IBNS: India's star batter Shreyas Iyer returned as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).

T20I series: Hendricks, Markram power South Africa to 1-0 lead against India

Gqeberha/UNI: Topline batsmen including Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks power game saw South Africa beat India by 5 wickets by DLS method in the second of the three-match T20I series at Saint George's Park here on Tuesday.

INDvSA: First T20I abandoned without toss due to rains

Durban/UNI: The first of the three-match T20I series between India and South Africa was abandoned without a toss due to incessant rain here on Sunday.

Sikandar Raza, Campher and Little found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct

Zimbabwe captain, Sikandar Raza and Ireland players, Curtis Campher and Josh Little have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Spain defeat India 4-1 at FIH Hockey Junior World Cup

Kuala Lumpur/UNI: The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team went down 4-1 to Spain in their second match of the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, here on Thursday night.

'Are you above Supreme Court'? Sreesanth slams gautam Gambhir after altercation

Former Indian cricket team stars Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth engaged in a massive on-field altercation during the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) tournament on Thursday.

New Zealand announce 13-member ODI squad against Bangladesh

Wellington/UNI: New Zealand have named their 13-member ODI squad to face Bangladesh with maiden call-ups to the fifty-overs squad for three players.

It’s a homecoming! Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024

It’s a homecoming! Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024

India put up all-round show beat Australia by 44 runs in second T20 clash

India took a 2-0 lead over Australia in the 5-match T20I series after defeating the visitors by 44 runs in the second match at the Greenfield International Stadium here on Sunday.

Former pacer Wahab Riaz named Pakistan chief selector

Lahore/UNI: The Pakistan team continues to reshape after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, with a new chief selector announced to take over.

Manvir Singh's lightning strike lights up India's World Cup Qualifiers campaign

Manvir Singh’s 75th-minute left-footed strike turned India’s start to Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Joint Qualification campaign into a memorable one as they defeated hosts Kuwait by a solitary goal at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium here on Thursday night.

Australia defeat South Africa by three wickets in thrilling semi-final, to meet India in World Cup Final clash

Australian batsmen held their nerves in testing conditions to beat South Africa by three wickets in a nail-biting semi-final encounter in Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens Stadium on Thursday (November 16, 2023)  to set a summit clash against unbeaten India.

South Africa chokers: Breaking the jinx vs. history repeating itself

Kolkata/IBNS: The South African cricketing team badly wants to shed the tag of being the "chokers" in the ICC World Cup 23, but unfortunately history seems to repeat itself today once again in Eden Gardens, Kolkata as Australian pacers scalp the Proteas top order.

South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against Australia in World Cup semi-final 2

Kolkata/IBNS: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

Shaheen Afridi to lead Pakistan in T20Is; Shan Masood new Test captain as Babar Azam quits

Islamabad/UNI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will take over as T20I captain and Shan Masood will be the Test captain after Babar Azam stepped down as captain across all formats.

Cricket World Cup 2023: AB de Villiers says, 'This can be the year of South Africa's semi-final record change'

Kolkata/UNI: South Africa and World Cup semi-finals have produced so many heartbreaking moments over the years – my hope is that 2023 will be the year that it all changes, said former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson lauds India after Rohit Sharma's team reach final

Mumbai/UNI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was characteristically magnanimous following his side’s 70-run defeat to India in the first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final here on Wednesday.

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after poor show at Cricket World Cup

Karachi/UNI: Babar Azam on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan captain in all formats.

After Kohli's ton, Shami steamrolls New Zealand for India's entry into World Cup final

India's premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami scalped seven of 10 Kiwi wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, ensuring the men in blue didn't miss out on the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup final after 12 years.

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach World Cup final

Mumbai/IBNS: India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup 2023 final on Wednesday.

'Couldn't be happier...': Sachin Tendulkar lauds Virat Kohli over 50th ODI ton

Mumbai/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli on Wednesday created history by slamming his 50th One Day International (ODI) centuries, surpassing legend Sachin Tendulkar's previous record.

Virat Kohli smashes record-breakng 117, Iyer hits 105 as India sets 397/4 against New Zealand in World Cup semis 

Virat Kohli's record-breaking 117 and Shreay Iyer's destructive 70-ball 105 helped India post a massive 397 runs for the loss of four wickets in the ongoing World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and English football icon David Beckham promotes equality and empowerment for girls on his first visit to India

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to India this week to meet children and adolescents, including girls who are bringing about change and innovation in their communities, and young women who have overcome barriers to help close gender gaps.

Virat Kohli scripts history during semi-final clash against New Zealand, hammers 50th ODI century

Indian sporting icon Virat Kohli scored a heroic and memorable hundred to shatter cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's record to reach the 50th ton of his 50-over career during the ongoing World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Pakistan Cricket Board to 'sack' BabarAzam as skipper

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove cricketer Babar Azam as skipper from all formats of the game.