Former hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners.
Raelee Thompson too honoured
FICA was set up in 1998 and its members include most of the cricketers' associations around the world.
South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes called Ravindra Jadeja as a 'complete all-round' fielder.
Rohit Sharma explained the reason for leaving out Kuldeep Yadav from India's squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying the team management does not want to expose him before the ODI World Cup, starting October 5, and it is important to build bench strength.
CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said the schedule could change depending on the travel restrictions due to the health crisis.
'Over 200 of Australia's most senior cricketers are unemployed as of the 1st of July'
'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'
Australia's cricketers have demanded a review of performance-related pay for contracted players who stand to take another financial hit after an under-strength One-Day International team was defeated by New Zealand last week.
Todd Greenberg has asked its players to do their 'homework' and consider the risks involved before signing overseas T20 deals
Australia were bowled out for 219 in their first innings -- their lowest total against India in Tests.
Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.
Cricket Australia has stood down a ground announcer for mocking England players during their two-day tour match against a Chairman's XI in Alice Springs, local media reported on Saturday.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Anushka shared the screenshot of BCCI secretary Jay Shah's tweet and reacted to the post with three clapping emojis. The actor is set to play former pacer Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming film "Chakda Xpress".
New Zealand Cricket has backed the proposed changes in the ICC's administrative structure, which would leave major decision-making in the hands of India, Australia and England, despite facing severe criticism from the country's players' association.
In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.
The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.
The PBCC said 'it strongly condemns this discriminating act of India as sports should be above regional politics'.
Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended wishes to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday.
Nepal begin their World Cup campaign with a match against the Netherlands on June 4, before facing Sri Lanka, South Africa and Bangladesh in Group D.
Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes Test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia (WA) state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members.
'And how we can take Indian cricket forward, that's the only aim anybody should have.'
Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'
Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".
Australian players are the latest to join the list of growing voices demanding resignation of Cricket Australia's board in the wake of recent Ashes debacle against England.
The India squad left on Sunday morning for Birmingham without the two players.
Australian Cricketers' Association chief Paul Marsh has predicted that the world's top cricketers would soon part ways from their national sides, and New Zealand players are most likely to set the trend.
Murali Vijay last turned out for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in 2020.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to take a call around July on the availability of foreign players for the remainder of IPL 2021.
Kohli gets 'Spirit of Cricket' gong; Stokes is ICC Cricketer of the Year.
Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
The 31-year-old, who played for Australia during the Champions Trophy team in June, suffered the injury during Worcestershire's four-day match against Sussex.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.
India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.
'I thought he was invincible. He was my absolute idol and hero and inspiration as to why I pursued what I did,' said Adam Gilchrist.
A dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and its players is threatening to disrupt preparations for their tour of Australia in January.
The Pune blast has added to their security concerns ahead of IPL-III and the Australian cricketers are awaiting advice from the players' Association to decide on travelling to India for the Twenty20 event.
In view of rumours surrounding an Indian conglomerate's attempt to start a possible rebel league, the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations chief executive, Tony Irish, has said that mainstream cricket should be 'on their toes' to keep their players away from being lured to an another potential T20 league.
Australia and West Indies are set to lock horns in five T20Is and three ODIs in July this year.
The 41-year-old England pacer achieved the landmark in his 187th Test, when he got Kuldeep Yadav caught behind.
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