Virat Kohli made history with his first double century to become the first captain from India to compile a Test double century overseas when he pulled a single to deep mid-wicket just before the lunch break, on Day 2 of the 1st Test, in North Sound in Antigua.
'I know how hard he has worked to try to get back fit and I hope it is not too bad and he can get back as soon as possible.'
India named South Africa's Craig Fulton as the new chief coach of the men's hockey team, who finished a disappointing ninth in the World Cup at home.
Indian touring parties that have left Australia empty-handed over the last 70 years
Images from the Australia-Bangladesh World Cup match in Nottingham, on Thursday.
Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.
'A stunning display from England's man of the summer makes him the inaugural winner of The Wisden Trophy, awarded for the outstanding Test performance of the year,' Wisden Cricket announced on their Twitter handle.
Here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated
India will look to crush a South African revival before it becomes a threat to their pursuit of a maiden ODI series triumph here when the two sides clash in the fifth one-dayer, on Tuesday.
England will keep chasing the 500-run mark in One-Day Internationals after narrowly missing out on the milestone in a record-breaking win over Netherlands, says Jos Buttler.
The history of ICC Cricket World Cup, from 1975 to 2011.
One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.
When South Africa's AB de Villiers scored the quickest century on Sunday, he broke more than just an ODI record. Here is how the South African has rewritten cricketing history.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
Attorney General George Brandis, the government's new leader in the Senate, was the first minister to be sworn in. Scott Morrison took oath of the treasurer's office.
Rajneesh Gupta surveys the cricketing milestones from the Mohali Test.
Will India retain the same playing XI?
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.
Celebrated wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist and late former captain and selector Jack Ryder will be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the annual Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on January 27.
Germany captain Michael Kohlmann was pleased to make 'positive history' after their first win over France in 84 years.
'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and the tournament I love'
For some teams, this will be the start of their quest for World Cup glory but for others, it will be the culmination of what has already been a long journey.
Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com salutes the new ICC World Cup champions.
England, who hold the urn, were dismissed for 233 in their second innings in the opening session of the fifth and final day of the maiden pink ball Ashes Test.
The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.
A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.
Following a disastrous outing in the 2022 edition, five-times champs Mumbai Indians will look to turn it around when the 16th season of the IPL gets underway.
Mark Boucher's appointment comes after Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as head coach to take on a bigger role at the franchise due to its increasing international presence.
Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.
England broke its own record for the highest-ever score in the history of ODIs by making 498-4 against the Netherlands
Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
'BOOM What play, captain saab!'
The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.
A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.
'I think it's a great opportunity to do well in any condition. We did well on the last two tours of South Africa and England. We are not even thinking like we have a pressure situation. Instead, we always think that we have an opportunity to do well'
ICC World Test Championship finalists India and New Zealand remain the top two teams in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test team rankings after the annual update on Thursday.
Joe Root again put Australia's bowlers to the sword and together with Ian Bell gave England the platform on Friday to push for victory in the first Ashes Test after setting the tourists 412 to win with two days remaining.
India medium-pacer Jhulan Goswami became the most successful bowler in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history when she dismissed Anisa Mohammed of the West Indies, in Hamilton on Saturday, for her 40th wicket at the tournament.
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