The Australia fast bowler announced he is taking an indefinite break due to emotional and physical exhaustion.
Phil Jaques got his first duck in Test cricket and missed becoming the fourth player to record seven successive fifties, held jointly by Everton Weekes (WI), Andy Flower (Zim.) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI).
Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab, in Kolkata.
'South Africa have found a little sweet spot with David Warner'
Cricket Australia (CA) have lodged a formal complaint with the Indian cricket board over comments made by Harbhajan Singh about Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist.
Australia were 62 without loss at stumps, in reply to India's 526, at the end of Day 2 of the fourth Test.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Mohali, on Thursday.
A dropped catch off VVS Laxman in the ongoing fourth and final Test against India is reportedly the moment when Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist decided "it was time" to bid adieu to his illustrious career.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting may be struggling to cope with the demands of a long summer in the spotlight and a hectic schedule.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became only the fifth Indian batsman and third wicket-keeper to complete 9000 One-Day International runs when he surpassed the milestone during the 3rd ODI vs New Zealand in Mohali on Sunday.
Images form the IPL encounter between the Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians at Dharamsala on Saturday.
Left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson, who consistently claimed top-order wickets during the recent ODI series in India, is also likely to get the nod ahead of Shaun Tait.
Sri Lankan cricket board secretary Kangadaran Mathivanan compared Gilchrist's use of the squash ball to Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery.
One of the highlights of the series so far has been Ravichandran Ashwin's duels with Steve Smith and Tendulkar explained why the senior off-spinner enjoyed an upper hand.
The Indian batting legend reckons the pressure is now on Australia.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur, on Sunday.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen jokingly posed with police officers after a night out with friends.
Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.
Australia left wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist out of an 18-man squad for next month's tri-nations tournament in Malaysia.
Gilchrist made an unbeaten 102 after recording the second fastest hundred in Test cricket history.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Set a target of 243, Australia chased down the total with 4.4 overs to spare in the tri-series opener that also involves New Zealand.
Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.
India captain Dravid dropped out of the batting top 10, down three places to 12th.
It was a case of so near yet so far for veteran Indian cueists Alok Kumar and Ashok Shandilya. Both fell just before the final hurdle in the World Billiards Championship in Leeds.
Statistical highlights of Sunday's first cricket one-dayer between India and New Zealand in Napier.
'As big a thing as it became, you never want to see anyone go through that because I have known David and I have known Steve as well'
Kohli's Indian team is eying its maiden Test series victory in Australia. Having toured the country twice, Kohli is now leading the team.
The International Cricket Council on Monday named the four superstars of the ongoing ICC World Cup.
Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist believes Pakistan are an unpredictable team who should not to be taken lightly.
'My batting has always been my stronger point, much more than my wicketkeeping. But it doesn't mean my wicketkeeping isn't good. Far from it,' says India's new cricket star.
Pankaj Advani continued his surge in the World Billiards Championship (time format), making it to the semi-finals with a 916-665 victory over compatriot Rupesh Shah, in Leeds, on Tuesday, while Balachandra Bhaskar shocked Singapore's Peter Gilchrist.
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'Shikhar Dhawan is presently under the observation of the BCCI medical team'
Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler became the seventh cricketer to effect six dismissals in an ODI and the third from England to achieve the feat, during their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in London.
Rishabh Pant says the former India captain has helped shape quite a few things in his still nascent career, ranging from his Indian Premier League contract to advice on wicketkeeping techniques.
Damien Martyn completed his 12th Test century on Saturday to put Australia in control of the second Test with New Zealand on day two.
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