Often accused of focussing entirely on the shorter formats, Chris Gayle encouraged youngsters to strive to play Tests
Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Secretary of the Indian cricket board, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to play down health issues of the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya, stating that rumours of a communication gap between the duo is a figment of imagination.
BCCI might be keen on organising a tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in India later this year, but Pakistan Cricket Board's caretaker chairman Najam Sethi said he would be more interested in reviving bilateral cricketing ties between the two nations.
Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving "greater control" to 'Big Three'- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.
The fifth and final Test between India and England, which was suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp last month, was on Friday rescheduled to July next year.
Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving 'greater control' to 'Big Three' -- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.
India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.
Delhi's wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, who recently captained India Under19 in four-day matches in Sri Lanka, is under the scanner for playing an unsanctioned T20 league in Mauritius last year along with a host of Pakistani cricketers.
Ahead of Sachin Tendulkar's farewell series against the West Indies and his landmark 200th Test, BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty spoke with Harish Kotian on the impact his retirement will have on Indian cricket, his special attachment to Mumbai cricket and the game's true gentleman.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for India's women's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, which defeated England by seven wickets in the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.
Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.
Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.
The women's exhibition games were confirmed by the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly last week. The Indian team has not played since T20 World Cup final in March.
IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
'Unlike before, the players cannot just go out in the evenings after a long day in the field. This is where it is very important that the families are there to help the players switch off after play and not feel the heat. The BCCI has always had the interest of the players in mind and this time too the board stood like a rock to help get the necessary clearance from the UK government with assistance from the ECB.'
The International Cricket condoled the sudden death of BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, saying "cricket has lost a very experienced and seasoned administrator" in him.
Conceding that time is running out for the proposed India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series to take place, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said the Board is still waiting for the government's approval.
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi feels the Board of Control for Cricket in India needs to appoint a 'strong coach' to guide the temperamental Test captain Virat Kohli, who has courted a lot of off-field controversies in recent times.
Sourav Ganguly hinted on Monday that a contract system will soon be in place for the thousands of first-class cricketers in the country.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Thursday, said it has reminded the government a fortnight ago about the contentious issue of resuming bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan.
Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.
'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah also said that there are no immediate plans to add more franchises to the 10-team competition and that any future additions must not dilute the quality of the product.
The India captain received batting tips from Australia great Greg Chappell.
Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.
Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.
A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday
The 48-page report states that between April 2019 and March 2020, 262 cricketers, which includes 218 men and 44 women, were at the NCA for rehab programmes.
India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to withdraw his name from the players' draft of the 'Hundred' competition. The CSK spinner explains how the BCCI can save IPL while allowing its players play across leagues.
Banerjee, who said she would have spoken out on the issue even if master batsman Sachin Tendulkar was similarly deprived, alleged that Ganguly was deprived of the chance to fight the election to "secure someone else's interests".
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Anurag Thakur said the atmosphere between India and Pakistan is not conducive for cricket right now and stressed on the importance of creating a good environment before resumption of the proposed bilateral series.
Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.
The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India said the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest crowd attendance during a T20 match.
Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said their players refused to play the fifth and final Test against England due to COVID-19 concerns and denied that the upcoming IPL had played any part in the decision.
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