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Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the final ODI today in Colombo. (Photo: AFP)

'We hope to give Nuwan Kulasekara a good send-off', says Dimuth Karunaratne

The 37-year-old has 199 scalps in 184 ODI matches. He has featured in 58 T20Is and bagged 66 wickets.

31 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday named Michael Gough of England and Joel Wilson of the West Indies in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for 2019-20 season following the annual review and selection process. (Photo:AFP)

ICC names two new umpires in elite panel for 2019-20

Gough and Wilson have been elevated from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires by the selection panel.

30 Jul 2019 5:15 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), that gets underway on August 1, will add context to the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

ICC World Test Championship will add context to five-day game': Virat Kohli

Only matches identified as part of the WTC will count towards the championship.

29 Jul 2019 12:41 PM

In the championship, a total of 71 Test matches will be played across 27 series over two years. The top two teams will then contest in the ICC World Test Championship final in June 2021 in the UK. (Photo:AFP)

ICC officially launches World Test Championship

The championship will begin from August 1 as Australia and England will face each other in the Ashes.

29 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

Australian wicket-keeper batsman Cameron Bancroft who recently called in for the Ashes squad said that he learned to be true to himself, after returning from a nine-month suspension. (Photo:AFP)

‘I made a mistake, and I'll learn from it’: Cameron Bancroft on sandpapergate scandal

The 26-year-old Bancroft, along with Steve Smith and David Warner were banned from cricket for their part in the ball-tampering incident.

28 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

Iqbal has been given the additional responsibility as Masharfe Mortaza sustained a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

'It was a last-minute call', says Tamim Iqbal on being named interim captain

The first ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be played today at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

26 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

Retiring fast bowler Lasith Malinga is in the focus as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players prepare for their first series after the World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will look to improve ODI rankings

Seventh-placed Bangladesh can increase the lead over Sri Lanka when the teams face off in a three-match series.

25 Jul 2019 10:15 AM

Kulasekara is known for swinging the ball both way and is the third-highest ODI wicket-taker for Sri Lanka. He is only behind Chaminda Vaas and Lasith Malinga. (Photo: AFP)

Nuwan Kulasekara announces retirement from international cricket

The 37-year-old Kulasekara has 199 scalps in 184 ODI matches. He has featured in 58 T20Is and bagged 66 wickets.

24 Jul 2019 8:38 PM

England will take on Ireland in a four-day Test match at Lord's, starting today, and skipper Joe Root believes that the team will not get complacent and will give their 100 per cent. (Photo:AFP)

'Huge amount of confidence post World Cup victory', says Joe Root

In Anderson's absence, Olly Stone will be making his debut for England.

24 Jul 2019 10:12 AM

Virat Kohli, who last featured in India's 2-1 Test series win over Australia, is sitting on 922 points. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli stays at top in ICC Test Rankings

In the team rankings, India remain in the first place followed by New Zealand (2) and South Africa (3) with England (4) and Australia (5).

23 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

James Anderson's fellow England fast bowler Stuart Broad (19th) will be looking to retain a top-20 place, which he has maintained since 2009, while Moeen Ali (25th, 621 points) is only 12 points behind from his best-ever rating points achieved in August 2017. (Photo:AP/PTI)

James Anderson looks to go back to top in Test rankings

Anderson is ranked second and has a chance to bridge the 16-point gap in the one-off Test.

23 Jul 2019 11:20 AM

Nine Indians have been stranded in the UAE after accepting fake job offers through social media, according to a media report on Sunday. (Representational Image)

9 Indian men stranded in UAE after accepting fake job offers

A Kerala men, who are currently stranded in Al Ain and Ajman, claim they met an agent on WhatsApp and paid up to Rs 70,000 for visas to UAE.

21 Jul 2019 12:49 PM

The pacer has shown remarkable growth as he is currently positioned at the top spot in the ICC Test bowler rankings. (Photo: File)

Pat Cummins looks back at 2015 Ashes series

Cummins made a late entry into Australia's Ashes squad in 2015 as he came in as a replacement for Ryan Harris.

20 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

Bangladesh takes on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on July 26. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh are favourites against Sri Lanka', says Mosaddek Hossain

Bangladesh recently announced a 14-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

19 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

New Zealand's skipper and player of the tournament Kane Williamson has been named as the captain of an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 team. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC declares best XI of the tournament, only two Indians in the list

The panel is selected by the ICC to honour players who performed well in the tournament.

16 Jul 2019 10:38 AM

England have 125 points and are followed by India, who have 122 points. (Photo: AFP)

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah stay on top

Kohli, who tops the list, has 886 points and is followed by his team-mate Rohit Sharma, who is just five points behind Kohli.

16 Jul 2019 10:15 AM

The 13 Indian crew members were rescued by the Sharjah Civil Defence firefighters from the burning vessel anchored at Sharjah Creek near Khalid Port. (Photo: ANI)

9 Indian crew members rescued from UAE boat fire return to India

The crew members were sent back to India on Saturday, the Consulate General of India in Dubai tweeted.

15 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

A day earlier, Iran had reiterated its demands that the British Navy release of the tanker, accusing London of playing a 'dangerous game' and threatening retribution. (Photo: File)

Seized Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria: UK's Jeremy Hunt

The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent days.

15 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

The latest rule would compel the citizens to keep their car clean. (Representational Image)

Clean them or pay fine! Dubai to impose heavy penalty for dirty cars

This step is taken by the Municipality to preserve its aesthetics and ensure that the city remains attractive for tourists.

13 Jul 2019 2:27 PM

Australian Rod Tucker will be in the third umpire's chair and Pakistan's Aleem Dar will be the fourth official. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus named on-field umpires for ENG-NZ final

The appointments have been done following the conclusion of the two semi-finals on Thursday.

12 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

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