Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha has been named in the squad for India's Test tour of Australia for just one match. He will return after the opening game at Brisbane.
Pakistani selectors have named experienced opener Taufeeq Umar and senior batsman Younis Khan in a 19-member squad for the two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, starting next week.
All-rounder Shane Watson was on Monday recalled to Australia's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa, which also includes off-spinner Jason Krejza subject to his fitness. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin came in for some special praise from the selectors after his century against New Zealand in Adelaide recently.
Sachin Tendulkar was declared fit on Friday for the four-Test home series against Australia.
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New Zealand seamer Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of this week's second Test against Australia with a shoulder injury but will not be replaced in the squad, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday.
The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.
Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar was named as his replacement for the four-match Test series beginning in Melbourne on December 26.
Allardice conceded some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted their commitment to international and bilateral cricket was "as strong as it's ever been".
Australia's only warm-up fixture ahead of the three-match Test series against South Africa has been cancelled after torrential rain in Potchefstroom left little chance of play.
With an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore, BCCI is planning a massive upgrade to the stadiums, ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November in India.
Returning after a long injury lay-off, Glenn Maxwell hammered a sizzling half-century and make a strong case for his selection for the upcoming India ODI series.
The scandal-prone Pakistan team's alleged involvement in match-fixing seems to be getting bigger in proportion as reports on Tuesday claimed that their 150-run loss against Australia at Lord's in July is under investigation by the International Cricket Council.
Yuvraj Singh was left out of the Indian squad for the forthcoming Test series against Australia next month. His place in the team was taken by Saurashtra middle order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been one of the most successful batsmen in domestic cricket in the last few years.
DK said a word of praise from Dhoni made the job of commentary special for him.
England's World Cup opener is only two days away, but captain Eoin Morgan will delve into the past for inspiration to reverse his poor batting form and help his team cope with their demons facing Australia on home soil.
The Indian selectors will face a huge dilemma when they sit down on Sunday to select the Indian squad for the Test series against Australia, starting later this month.
The match was called off after lunch on the fifth and final day because of rain and fog.
Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series.
Kanpur, Nagpur, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai were chosen to host a Test match each in the two home series.
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Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has made a full recovery from his knee injury and is set to play in Saurashtra's final Ranji Trophy match, which begins on January 24, to prove his match fitness.
However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.
The Indian captain has urged his team mates to lift their game against Australia in a four-Test series starting next month.
The increase came after World Health Organisation raised its flu alert level to phase five out of six, signalling that a pandemic was 'imminent'. It called on all countries to immediately activate their pandemic preparedness plans.
Following Australia's whitewash over India in the four-match Test series Down Under, here are the averages of the batsmen and bowlers of both teams.
Australia were 179 for 8 in their second knock, leading India by 230 runs on a day when 15 wickets fell on what appears to be a difficult yet not an impossible Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.
Murali Vijay made a strong case for his comeback to the Test team with a brilliant century, while KL Rahul stroked a half-century to lead India's strong reply on the fourth and final day of the practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Sydney on Saturday.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is concerned about Cameron Green's workload leading up to IPL 2023.
The Test batting chart is headed by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (915 points), followed by England captain Joe Root (900) while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (879) dislodged Steve Smith (877) from the No. 3 slot.
Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan was ruled out of the match because of injury.
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine's career appears to have come to an end as Tasmania has not offered him a fresh contract.
Captain Aaron Finch will lead an equally strong batting line-up also featuring the talents of David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell.
The Indian pace attack is getting much attention Down Under, with Varun Aaron being singled out for special praise by Australian cricketers. They feel the youngster's biggest assets - pace and bounce - have troubled the visitors on previous tours Down Under.
As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is backing the Indian cricket team to bounce back in the forthcoming Test series against Australia and make up for their poor showing against England.
Following the match on Sunday, Cricket fans were quick to comment on the issue.
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.
New Zealand have shortened next year's home Test series against Australia to two matches to help alleviate scheduling conflicts with the lucrative Indian Premier League Twenty20 season.
Australia pacer Lance Morris, the leading wicket-taker in the Australian Sheffield Shield this season, believes he has the 'best chance' to make his debut in the opening Test against India.
