Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.
"Been a long journey but I'm super grateful to the people who stood by my side to help me to get where I am today. Thank you Nitin bhai, Rajini sir and everyone at the NCA, who've been tirelessly helping me. Much love and much appreciated," Shreyas said on Twitter.
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Then, physio Patel came down to the crease to attend to Bangladesh's lower-order batter.
'Many cricketers belong to an average middle-class family, their families also facing a financial crisis due to Corona. My humble request to you to kindly make an arrangement to clear the genuine demand of players who represent the state in the BCCI tournaments.'
The 15-member Australian cricket team, led by Ricky Ponting, arrived in Mumbai on Monday for a four-Test tour, commencing in Bangalore from October 9.
The naming of India's new coach deferred with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee announcing on Monday that the decision will take place on a future date after discussions with captain Virat Kohli.
Pakistan's former captain and coach Javed Miandad has called on his country's Cricket Board to forget about playing India in the near future and instead focus on improving the game's structure.
Pant sustained cuts on his forehead, a severely-bruised back along with injuries in his knee and ankle.
India played a key role in sinking a proposal for a two-tier structure in Tests but it should never have been up for discussion at the International Cricket Council's meeting, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur.
Agarkar had previously applied for the position in 2020 but was not selected at that time.
Pakistani star cricketer Wasim Akram said he was anxiously hoping for a 'yes' result as fans wait to hear if a planned series between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will go ahead.
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A strong India would be good for world cricket, asserted BCCI President N Srinivasan as he defended the proposed structural revamp of the ICC under which the Indian Board would get a substantial control of the world body's functioning.
Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Pakistan must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular matches between India and Pakistan.
The ban on travellers from India by Australia had added "anxiety" for its cricketers after the Indian Premier League's suspension, Australia vice captain Pat Cummins said, as players isolated in the COVID-ravaged Asian nation on Wednesday.
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman N Srinivasan yet again represented India at the governing body's board meeting that concluded in Dubai on Tuesday as the newly-elected Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar skipped the proceedings.
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Pakistan in the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2023, Team India players opted for indoor nets training in Colombo.
The Asia Cup-bound players, who returned from the West Indies and were not part of the T20I series in Ireland, were given a 13-day fitness programme.
Cricket Australia has pencilled in a four-Test series with India starting in December as well as dates for the men's and women's domestic Twenty20 tournaments but has yet to finalise the schedule
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced release of Invitation to Tender for the right to own and operate a team in the Women's Indian Premier League.
A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said he would advise the PCB against sending its national team to India for the planned bilateral series in December.
However, according to Article 11.5 of the ICC regulations and with the consent of the BCCI, the 33-year-old is free to bowl in domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Indian Board.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has written a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India inquiring about the scheduled bilateral series in December to be held in the United Arab Emirates and has also asked them to keep politics away from cricket.
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India and Pakistan are scheduled to play their first bilateral series in five years following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to invite the neighbouring team for a three-match ODI series in December.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.
A top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source confirmed that the The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will be held in India.
Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.
'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'
A day after India announced their squad for the all-important tour of South Africa, former spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday questioned Yuzvendra Chahal's selection for the tour, and said that they gave him a "lollypop to suck on."
The International Cricket Council's (ICC) board has voted to pass a new financial model to reverse a 2014 decision which effectively put India, England and Australia in control of the game's finances and administration.
Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi warning that the enactment of the sports bill could result in the government taking control of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Observing that the Board of Control for Cricket in India cannot level serious allegations and suspend a player only on the basis of 'hearsay', the Bombay High Court has asked the governing body of cricket in the country to look into cricketer Hiken Shah's request for a hearing against such an action.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Chennai on Monday.
Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic response on not being selected for the team.
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