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Five-team finals revamp for shortened Big Bash season

Jul 25, 2019

Five-team finals revamp for shortened Big Bash season

Five teams will now be involved in the finals with a new system that gives a double chance for the regular season’s top two teams.

BYJU to replace Oppo as the new sponsor for Team India

Jul 25, 2019

BYJU to replace Oppo as the new sponsor for Team India

Fans will no longer witness Oppo on Team India’s shirts, with BCCI closing a three-year sponsorship deal with a new brand.

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara bids adieu to international cricket

Jul 25, 2019

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara bids adieu to international cricket

The former World No.1 ODI bowler was not included in Sri Lanka’s squad for the recent 2019 Cricket World Cup.

India’s Dhoni to carry out army duty in Kashmir conflict

Jul 25, 2019

India’s Dhoni to carry out army duty in Kashmir conflict

MS Dhoni recently opted out of India’s tour of West Indies, amidst rumours that he may announce his retirement from international cricket.

Ponting pinpoints mature Stokes as England’s key Ashes threat

Jul 25, 2019

Ponting pinpoints mature Stokes as England’s key Ashes threat

Stokes played a crucial role in England’s World Cup triumph, re-establishing himself as a key player after an off-field incident that had threatened h...

Ashes to feature jersey numbers and Twitter is in splits

Jul 24, 2019

Ashes to feature jersey numbers and Twitter is in splits

The England Cricket Board introduced their new personalised Test kit for the Ashes, and Twitter is certainly not loving it.

Wasim Akram embarrassed at Manchester airport

Jul 24, 2019

Wasim Akram embarrassed at Manchester airport

Akram highlighted the entire incident on Twitter and clarified that he didn’t want any preferential treatment from the staff.

England’s Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test with calf injury

Jul 23, 2019

England’s Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test with calf injury

With Ashes around the corner, James Anderson’s contribution to the series is paramount for England Cricket.

West Indies recall Narine and Pollard for T20s against India

Jul 23, 2019

West Indies recall Narine and Pollard for T20s against India

West Indies have announced their squad for the first two T20Is against India, which includes a mixture of both experience and young blood.

Ireland set for landmark Lord’s Test against England

Jul 23, 2019

Ireland set for landmark Lord’s Test against England

The four-day Test match against England at Lord’s is set to be the highlight of Ireland’s year given they did not qualify for the reduced 10-team Worl...

Ben Stokes responds to ‘New Zealander of the Year’ nomination

Jul 23, 2019

Ben Stokes responds to ‘New Zealander of the Year’ nomination

Following his heroics in the World Cup final, Stokes was nominated for the distinguished award alongside Kane Williamson.

Oldest slinger in town: Sri Lanka to bid farewell to Malinga

Jul 23, 2019

Oldest slinger in town: Sri Lanka to bid farewell to Malinga

Lasith Malinga announced on Monday that he will retire from ODIs post the first match against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka’s Malinga to play T20s after quitting ODIs

Jul 23, 2019

Sri Lanka’s Malinga to play T20s after quitting ODIs

After retiring recently from ODIs and previously from Tests, Lasith Malinga wants to keep participating in the shortest format of the game.

Porterfield says Lord’s Test a ‘pinnacle’ for Ireland

Jul 23, 2019

Porterfield says Lord’s Test a ‘pinnacle’ for Ireland

The match underlines that Ireland, who have played just two Tests till date, are now among cricket’s elite.

Sri Lanka’s Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match

Jul 22, 2019

Sri Lanka’s Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match

Lasith Malinga was Sri Lanka’s highest wicket-taker at the World Cup, claiming 13 scalps from seven innings, though his side failed to go the distance...

Ireland won’t be overawed in Lord’s Test: Wilson

Jul 22, 2019

Ireland won’t be overawed in Lord’s Test: Wilson

Ireland is set to play a four-day test match against recent World Champions England at the hallowed greens of Lord’s.

Wood eyes Ashes role despite injury blow

Jul 22, 2019

Wood eyes Ashes role despite injury blow

Mark Wood has been sidelined from action for four to six weeks due to the injury he sustained in the World Cup final.

BCCI announce final India squad for the West Indies series

Jul 21, 2019

BCCI announce final India squad for the West Indies series

A few notable figures will not be seen in action against West Indies, while some previous players have earned a call-back.

Cricket World Cup final umpire admits ‘error’: report

Jul 21, 2019

Cricket World Cup final umpire admits ‘error’: report

A throw to the stumps deflected off the bat of a diving Ben Stokes, as he tried to complete a second run, and raced to the boundary.

Line of duty: Dhoni to serve with army instead of touring West Indies

Jul 21, 2019

Line of duty: Dhoni to serve with army instead of touring West Indies

MS Dhoni is an honorary lieutenant colonel in a reserve force parachute regiment of the Indian army.

Cricket’s coming home!’: EU congratulates England

Jul 20, 2019

Cricket’s coming home!’: EU congratulates England

The European Commission chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas came forward to hail England, keeping political issues aside.

Zimbabwe sports minister denies interference in cricket

Jul 20, 2019

Zimbabwe sports minister denies interference in cricket

ICC’s suspension of Zimbabwe cricket recently has taken the entire African nation by storm.

Sri Lanka name 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs

Jul 20, 2019

Sri Lanka name 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs

Karunarathna, Malinga and Perera return for Sri Lanka while a handful of fresh faces are set to get a chance against Bangladesh.

Tamim to lead Bangladesh in Sri Lanka as Mashrafe ruled out

Jul 20, 2019

Tamim to lead Bangladesh in Sri Lanka as Mashrafe ruled out

BCB decided to appoint a new interim captain as Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out of the Sri Lanka series with an injured left hamstring.

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