First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup
'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'
Rohit Sharma closes in on Babar Azam at the top of the ODI rankings for batters
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal should open in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 for the Men in Blue side.
India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings
Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future
While this may not secure qualification outright, it would certainly keep them in contention. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead drew inspiration from the inaugural WTC cycle in 2019-21, when New Zealand won six consecutive matches enroute to securing the title.
India descended to the 6th position in the ICC World Test Championship points table due to a 2-point penalty
When asked about their first match of the tournament against Ireland, the skipper said it would be a great game.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-member squad for the India tour, on Thursday.
'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'
Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire
Questions are mounting on when the 37-year-old India captain will finally call time on his Test career.
Shah said the board will speak to the ICC about hosting the World Test Championship final at a different venue from 2027. The first two editions of Test cricket's summit clash have been organised in England, including the one for the current 2023-25 cycle.
'The Chairman has made it clear that relocating the series would damage the image of the PCB, and Rawalpindi and Multan should be used as the venues for the three-match series.'
New Zealand jumped to top spot by gaining three rating points.
Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire
The most pressing issue for the governing ICC is what to do about the six Test series
Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.
In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.
Rathour has played six Tests and seven ODIs and has 33 first-class centuries to his name.
The final of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand in June will be staged in a bio-secure bubble at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, the International Cricket Council said said on Wednesday.
England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads a bunch of India players who have made rapid gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings after some excellent performances that helped complete a 3-0 sweep over England in their ICC Women's Championship (IWC) series.
Oram, 46, represented New Zealand as a player for 11 years
With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.
The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series on Monday.
Loss to Bangladesh was a huge setback
India dominates ICC Test Rankings
New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.
India, who have won six of their nine matches, continue to lead the table 68.51.
Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.
The change in WTC rule, prompted by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed Australia (82.22%) to leapfrog India (75) to the top of the standings
Australia broke their winless streak against India in the U-19 title clashes as its pace attack helped defend 254 against Men in Blue, winning their first title since 2010 and overall their fourth title on Sunday.
The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.
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