Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.
The medium pacer was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after suffering an abdominal strain.
Following the successful conduct of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi in March last, India has been alloted the 2011 Men's Champions Trophy hosting rights by International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Two players from each team will be tested as per WADA procedures during the October 7-November 5 tournament.
V V S Laxman, Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble were also included among the 30 shortlisted.
Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan said the team is capable of winning the Champions Trophy in South Africa but the players will have to play out of their skin to lift the coveted trophy.
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India skipper Virat Kohli, South Africa's AB de Villiers, England's Eoin Morgan and Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza attended the ICC Champions Trophy opening dinner on Tuesday.
Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about his retirement, his relationship with Gautam Gambhir and culture within the Indian dressing room.
Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi will host matches in the 10-team tournament which will start on October 7.
Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.
Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as the manager of the Brazilian national football team until the 2030 World Cup.
K Jyothikumaran has been appointed as one of the four judges for the elite nations hockey tournament.\n\n
The second biggest one-day tournament after the World Cup has struggled to assert itself on a calendar swamped with one-day fixtures.
Australia rallied to beat Germany 5-3 and clinch a record 10th Champions Trophy final in Melbourne on Sunday.
The Indian batsman has been laid low by a tennis elbow in the left hand.
Germany beat China 3-2 to claim their first Champions trophy title.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin urged his long-time partner in spin, Ravindra Jadeja to experiment instead of just sticking to his strengths, acknowledging that these are challenging times for the legendary spin bowling all-rounder in ODIs, with Axar Patel ready to take his spot in case of a major slip.
Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group B match between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.
After being out of action for over two months following a shoulder injury that needed surgery, dashing opener Virender Sehwag is hoping to return to top-notch cricket through the ICC Champions Trophy next month. Sehwag said he will start batting practice from the first week of September and is now able to lift 10 kg with his injured shoulder.
Defending champions South Korea hold Pakistan to 1-1 draw
Rohan Gavaskar has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.
Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh has retired from international hockey after a successful career, citing a back injury and the desire to give younger players a chance.
Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie and ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticise the ICC for double standards after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup over security concerns.
MS Dhoni's journey from a tea stall in Kharagpur to global cricket icon is a story of humility and loyalty, as he continues to support those from his early days.
Virender Sehwag, recuperating from a shoulder surgery, was shaping well for the Champions Trophy, according to Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who said the dashing opener may however not be ready for the tri-series in Sri Lanka in early September.
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.
England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.
While India downed China, Ashari struck twice in Malaysia's 3-1 win over Pakistan.
It's not even a week since India won the Champions Trophy, but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the team is done with the celebrations and firmly focussed on the tri-series involving the West Indies and Sri Lanka starting in Kingston, Jamaica.
'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'
Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and ICC tournament winner, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, paving the way for a potential coaching role.
England bowler Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy with a side strain he picked up in Thursday's tournament opener against Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.
Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes defending champions India have the strength, ability and stability to retain the Champions Trophy in June.
India will aim to continue their quest for a second title when they face Japan in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals. India progressed to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A and will face Japan, who, like them, have won the title once.
K L Rahul struck a fine century as Karnataka outclassed Mumbai by four wickets in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai, on Monday.
England are the favourites, but India's tried-and-tested squad are in the hunt in the Champions Trophy.
