Hardik Pandya is touted as a possible captaincy option for Mumbai Indians in the future.
Glenn McGrath captured four wickets and Brett Lee and Stuart MacGill grabbed three each as Australia took early command of the second Test.
Starc, who is carrying niggles since the Ashes and was rested for Australia's last league match of the World Cup against Bangladesh, was seen training with teammates during Monday's optional session ahead of the Thursday's semi-final.
India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.
'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'
Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Astronomical Rs 24.75 crore bid makes Starc most expensive player in IPL history
Evin Lewis set a record for a batsman retiring hurt in international cricket with a swaggering 176 for the West Indies in the fourth ODI against England at The Oval on Wednesday.
Former tearaway fast bowler Jeff Thomson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal dinner on Wednesday.
From the pinnacle of Veer Zara's teary romance, the transition to Pathaan and Jawan must have entailed a lot of resetting, rewiring, and recalibration in the mind. But SRK has done it. And done it well, notes Sandeep Goyal.
With Australia grappling with injuries in the run-up to the series, there were doubts that Burns too might join the list but scans cleared all fears
West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.
Richa Ghosh's exploits during the side's run to the semis of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa earned her a place
It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
Australian batsman Michael Hussey has returned home from the Champions League Twenty20 here due to 'personal reasons' after his team was ousted from semifinal contention.
India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing out on the ODI World Cup at home due to an injury and it took him about a week to get over the disappointment and focus on recovery.
Richa was only dismissed twice in five innings and scored at a strike-rate exceeding 130.
Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is to join the Australian side in the West Indies as cover for Brad Haddin, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday. Haddin broke a finger on his right hand during the first Test against West Indies in Jamaica and played with the injury during the drawn second Test in Antigua.
Peter Handscomb was forced to miss his county match against Leicestershire in England after testing positive for COVID-19.
Ravichandran Ashwin will consider himself fortunate to get a rare chance to play his second World Cup at home.
West Indies coach Stuart Law said the West Indies have learnt a lot from their Indian counterparts during the tour.
Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes Test over Australia's home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday.
Former Australia left-arm spinner Brad Hogg has said India, with three consecutive wins so far, have gotten over the setback of their disappointing Australia tour that preceded the World Cup.
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.
Images from the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between Australia and West Indies in Johannesburg, on Saturday.
The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election," Turnbull said.
West Indies wicketkeeper Courtney Browne has admitted his side are rusty after three months off but should be ready to face Australia and Pakistan.
'So we are missing players. Evin Lewis just decided to push back on a central contract. He is good enough to play Test cricket. So the shorter versions of the game curtail our progress. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame the players for making the choice (of playing IPL). We all want to be financially secure at the end of the day'
Adam Voges scored 174 and Shaun Marsh 139 in an unbroken partnership of 317 runs to give Australia a commanding 438 for three at the close of play on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies in Hobart on Thursday.
The Barmy Army, also paid homage to the late left-hander by chanting "There's only one Phillip Hughes" to the tune of 'Winter Wonderland' during the opening session of the fifth day of the match.
When he had Jonny Bairstow (5) caught behind on the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston, the 33-year-old reached the milestone, in what is his 69th Test.
India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.
Australia vice captain Michael Clarke will delay his departure for the tour of West Indies due to the failing health of his fiancee's father. Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Friday that Clarke would join the Australian team at a later, as yet unspecified, date and that Brad Hodge would act as a temporary replacement.
India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.
India have endured series losses in South Africa and England over the last nine months but have still managed to remain the number one side in the longest format.
West Indies have said they are embracing their underdog status for the three-Test series against Australia, which starts in Hobart on Thursday, but the reality is they have very little choice in the matter.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.
Cummins had tested negative for RT-PCR but was asked to isolate accordingly to the COVID rules of South Australia
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