Even as the BCCI has dropped a hint that it will keep an eye on the workload of India players during the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore on Tuesday said they have not got any directive of that sort yet, also expressing confidence that a situation like that will not arise and things will work out well.
Ross Taylor is only 51 runs away from becoming New Zealand’s highest run-getter in One-Day International (ODI) cricket and could achieve that milestone in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh, but the destructive batsman is not too fussed by the prospect.
Defending IPL champions Chennai Super Kings will host Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of IPL-12 in Chennai on March 23, according to a schedule announced by the Committee of Administrators and the BCCI.Defending IPL champions Chennai Super Kings will host Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of IPL-12 in Chennai on March 23, according to a schedule announced by the Committee of Administrators and the BCCI.
Oman stumbled to a new low as they were bundled out for 24 in a List A match against Scotland at the Al-Amerat Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Khawar Ali (15) was the only player who managed to reach double-digit score, as five Oman batsmen were out for naught. This was the fourth-lowest total in List A cricket.
Jofra Archer might 'come with a big reputation', but England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan said the team management will only take a call on his inclusion in the 2019 World Cup squad once the Barbados-born 23-year-old qualifies for England selection next month.
Having been away from competitive cricket since May last year, Wriddhiman Saha - who had replaced MS Dhoni behind the stumps in Test cricket - is set to return to action for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy beginning February 21.
Bangladesh came into the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series with plenty of hope but will be playing only for pride in the final match of the series at the University Oval, Dunedin on Wednesday (February 20).
The buoyant Windies side will look to feed off the success of their Test side when they take on one of the 2019 World Cup hot favourites England in the first One-Day International of the five-match series at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday (February 20).
“It definitely feels great to back in the mix after an injury layoff. Firstly for a sportsperson, there is nothing like the feeling of returning to the game and I don’t feel like I’ve been away for too long, rather just a couple of weeks or so, like a short break.”
The English team toured India in 1980 to play the solo Golden Jubilee Test. It didn't turn out to be a very memorable outing for the Indians, as Ian Botham single-handedly destroyed the hosts, with bat and ball.
Rashid, who has featured in both Tests and limited overs cricket in recent times but has struggled to impose himself in the longest format of the game, admitted he’s found consistency hard to come by.
Shai Hope has scored 1662 runs in 41 ODI innings at an average of 47.48 and strike rate of 71.63. He has registered four hundreds and seven fifties in his career so far.
Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshaid and two other men have been given a trial date after they were accused of conspiring to offer bribes to professional cricket players.
Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya’s action has been found legal and he can resume bowling in international cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday (February 18).
Sri Lanka announced their squad for the five-match ODI series against South Africa on Monday, bringing in three uncapped players to a 17-member squad. Akila Dananjaya’s name is also in the squad, but his availability is subject to the clearance of his bowling action from the ICC.
Former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs named India and hosts England as the two strong contenders to win the upcoming ICC World Cup.
In a rather bizarre incident in New Zealand, a player-umpire was repeatedly kicked by an opposition player during a club match.
India opener Smriti Mandhana maintained her pole position while ODI skipper Mithali Raj remained fifth in the latest ICC ODI Players' Ranking issued on Monday.
Former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop took pride in his former team's recent test series win over England and thinks the current crop is "filled with possibilities" enough to climb up the rankings and put a smile back on the face of Caribbean fans.
It took Rohit Sharma nearly three years to register his first ODI hundred. What followed wasn't exactly ground breaking as he took his time to find his feet in ODI cricket. Then came the big double ton three years after against the Aussies at Bengaluru. It transformed Rohit Sharma from the talented kid who had potential to the one India considered indispensable.
Left-arm medium-pacer Komal Zanzad impressed with a three-wicket initial burst but Board President's XI failed to defend their modest score of 154 and lost by two wickets against the visiting England XI in a practice game here on Monday.
IMG Reliance pulled out from broadcasting the Pakistan Super League in protest against the Pulwama terrorist attack.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will take up with BCCI the "regrettable" removal of pictures of its former players at a couple of venues in India, owing to the Pulwama terror attack, during an ICC meeting this month.
Finch's Renegades clinched their first domestic Twenty20 crown in dramatic fashion on Sunday after city rivals the Stars, led by Maxwell, imploded during a tense run chase.
Windies batsman Shai Hope said Chris Gayle's return to the One-Day International side would boost their chances in the series against England.
After helping himself to a seventh domestic T20 title, Melbourne Renegades’ hero Daniel Christian believes he can still play for Australia in the T20 format.
Mohammad Hafeez could undergo surgery on his right thumb after sustaining an injury during the Pakistan Super League game between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings on Saturday (February 16), putting in doubt his participation in the remainder of the tournament and potentially the World Cup.
Chris Gayle, who announced that he will retire from One-Day International cricket after the 2019 World Cup, called himself the “greatest player in the world” and said he will take the self-anointed moniker of the ‘Universe Boss’ with him ‘to the grave’.
When Kusal Perera glided Kagiso Rabada to the third-man fence on the fourth day of the Durban Test against South Africa he was 153 not out.
Chris Gayle is a great T20 batsman. His numbers, both in international and domestic T20 cricket are outstanding. But what about his numbers in the other two formats of the game?
Kuldeep Yadav spoke exclusively to CricketNext about his successful tour of Australia and New Zealand, interactions with Australian spin-legend Shane Warne and his tuning with the other wrist-spinner in the team, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Indian bowlers had done a great job in the first innings by bundling New Zealand out for just 192 runs. Ishant Sharma and Mohammad Shami picked six and four wickets respectively, to put India in a commanding position.
Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from One-Day International cricket after this year's World Cup in England and Wales, Windies Cricket announced on Sunday (February 17).
The decision was taken at a meeting of the cricket body's office bearers, PCA treasurer Ajay Tyagi said.
"I'm approaching the tournament as just like returning from a normal break. It's like the start of the season for me."
The prestigious Cricket Club of India (CCI) covered the portrait of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a unique way of protest against the dastardly terror attack on CRPF convoy in Kashmir's Pulwama.
Chasing 183, Ireland required six runs off two deliveries, but a dot ball from Netherlands' Paul van Meekeren brought the equation down to six off one, and that's when Poynter tonked one out of the fence to secure Ireland's second victory of the series.
Pat Cummins dethroned Kagiso Rabada to become the number one Test bowler in latest ICC Rankings.
On this day in 2005 that the world saw the first glimpse of the maniac that Twenty20 cricket is. It has changed the complexion of the game forever. Since it's inception, the world is divided over how it sees the shortest format of the game.
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult and Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah have been fined 10% and 15% of their match fees respectively for breaching Level 1 of ICC Code of Conduct during second ODI on Saturday.
Focus would be trained on in-form opener Smriti Mandhana when she leads the Board President's XI in a warm-up match against the visiting England women's team on Monday.
What looked like a one-sided game for the most part was turned upside down in a short spell as the Melbourne Renegades triggered a collapse of epic proportions.
Cricket Australia has admitted that lack of crowds for the Big Bash League games, especially in Sydney and Melbourne is a big challenge for the board to tackle.
30 balls. 19 runs. Seven wickets. It was a meltdown of epic proportions at Docklands Stadium as Melbourne Stars lost seven wickets in just over three overs to hand Melbourne Renegades their first-ever Big Bash League title.
Kusal Perera produced the innings of his lifetime to take Sri Lanka to a thrilling one-wicket victory – only their second in 14 Tests in South Africa.Kusal Perera produced the innings of his lifetime to take Sri Lanka to a thrilling one-wicket victory – only their second in 14 Tests in South Africa.
An impressive start to his Test career has earned opener John Campbell a maiden One-Day International call-up as West Indies were forced to make a host of changes to their 14-member squad for the first two games against England due to injuries.
Manipur’s 18-year-old left-arm fast bowler Rex Rajkumar Singh has become the first player from the North East to be selected to an Indian representative side.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced the 15- member squad for the domestic T20 tournament on its website after the senior selection committee, led by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, met here to pick the team.