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Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey is happy to have a 'very role-specific' side and has termed the performance of bowlers against Sri Lanka as fantastic. (Photo:AFP)

Alex Carey elated over having a 'very role-specific side'

Australia recently whitewashed Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series.

04 Nov 2019 5:37 PM

England skipper Eoin Morgan was disappointed with his side's fielding performance and said it was not that 'we aspire to'. (Photo: AFP)

Eoin Morgan says that their fielding was not what 'they aspire to'

England's fielders seemed to be distracted by the glare of the sun a few times.

04 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

The final fixtures for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup were announced on Sunday as Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, Oman, Papua New Guinea and Scotland qualified for the tournament after an impressive showing at the global qualifying event. (Photo:AFP)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final fixtures announced

Papua New Guinea, Ireland and Oman will join Sri Lanka in Group A of the first round and the four teams will play from October 18, 2020.

03 Nov 2019 12:56 PM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the bowling action of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been found to be legal on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC confirms Kane Williamson's bowling action as legal

Williamson was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the first Test against Sri Lanka from August 14 to 18.

01 Nov 2019 3:03 PM

In January 2018, Shakib Al Hasan was selected as part of the Bangladesh team participating in a Tri-Series between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. During this series, he and Aggarwal engaged in further WhatsApp conversations. (Photo: AFP)

Shakib Al Hasan's chat with suspected bookie: the entire timeline

Shakib has been banned for two years, one year suspended, for failing to report these approaches.

30 Oct 2019 3:34 PM

On January 19, 2018, Shakib AL Hasan received a message from Aggarwal congratulating him for being named man of the match in the tri-series involving Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Shakib Al Hasan's conversation with bookie Deepak Agarwal relaesed by ICC

In a media release, ICC mentioned that Shakib was approached by Aggarwal for the first time during 2017.

30 Oct 2019 2:05 PM

Saudi Arabia was hoping that the company is evaluated at USD 2 trillion so its proposed sale of five per cent.

Aramco to make stock market debut on December 11: report

Aramco was expected to launch the first part of a two-stage IPO earlier in October.

29 Oct 2019 3:20 PM

Australian pacer Pat Cummins praised all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and went on to call him a 'brilliant cricketer' especially in T20 cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Glenn Maxwell is brilliant for us, especially in T20 cricket: Pat Cummins

Maxwell scored 62 runs off just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series.

29 Oct 2019 10:47 AM

Pakistan's newly appointed T20I skipper Babar Azam seeks inspiration from Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli and wants to emulate them as captain. (Photo: File)

'Want to emulate Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson': Pakistan T20 skipper Babar Azam

The 25-year-old Azam had played 33 T20I games in which he scored 1290 runs with an impressive average of 49.61.

26 Oct 2019 1:45 PM

The 30-year-old Steve Smith was picked in the T20I squad for the three-match T20I home series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

"I can't wait to play', says Steve Smith

Smith made his comeback to international cricket in the ICC Men's World Cup after serving his 12-month suspension.

26 Oct 2019 1:35 PM

England cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in March next year. (Photo: AP)

England to tour Sri Lanka in March next year

The first Test match between England and Sri Lanka will begin from March 19 at the old Sri Lankan fortress in Galle.

25 Oct 2019 12:35 PM

The final of the ICC U19 World Cup will be played on nine February and the next day has been kept as a reserve day. (Photo: AFP)

ICC announces U19 Cricket World Cup schedule

India will launch their title defence on January 19 against Sri Lanka at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

24 Oct 2019 4:19 PM

Yuvraj played starring roles for India in their title winning squads at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Yuvraj Singh to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

The event, beginning November 14, has the approval of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

24 Oct 2019 12:51 PM

Rohit Sharma's player of the series effort of 529 runs helped him make huge strides from 44th place before the series. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma creates record, becomes third Indian to reach top 10 in all three formats

Rohit emulated captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir.

23 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

England Test skipper Joe Root wants to 'keep getting better' of himself and is eyeing spot in the T20 side. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root eyeing spot in England's T20 side

Root was dropped from England T20 squad which will play against New Zealand.

23 Oct 2019 1:52 PM

India have continued from their early success of a 2-0 win in the West Indies and are now on 240 points after wresting the maximum in both their series. (Photo:AFP)

India consolidates ICC WTC points table

India gained 120 points with each Test worth 40.

22 Oct 2019 12:51 PM

The natural pearl was found in the floor of a room discovered during excavations at Marawah Island, off the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which revealed the earliest architecture found in the country. (Photo: AFP)

World’s oldest pearl graces Abu Dhabi’s Louvre

The 'Abu Dhabi Pearl' will be shown for the first time in the exhibition '10,000 years of Luxury' which is opening on October 30.

21 Oct 2019 9:32 AM

Kohli believes that the players are motivated for the T20 World Cup and will perform their duties when picked for the squad. (Photo: PTI)

'T20 World Cup 2020 is big focus', reveals Virat Kohli

The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 will commence from October 18 and will conclude on November 15 next year in Australia.

18 Oct 2019 7:32 PM

Bankers expect at least 6 million-7 million local investors to participate.

Saudi Arabia plans bumper Aramco IPO, relying on easy loans and rich locals

The IPO will be a gift from the government to the Saudi people and they will want as many of them as possible to take part in it.

18 Oct 2019 9:09 AM

According to Dhoni, in a team game, everyone has a role to perform and they need to perform it well for the team. (Photo: Twitter)

MS Dhoni recalls India's win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2007

Dhoni has not played any game since India's semifinal exit from the ICC World Cup.

17 Oct 2019 1:05 PM

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