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Rohit Sharma’s emulation of Don must be celebrated

Rohit Sharma has done exceedingly well in passing the Bradmanesque average of 98.22 in his home Tests.

23 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

Ravi Shastri stumped? Not really

The incident took place during the 2nd innings of the third day’s play, when South Africa was batting.

23 Oct 2019 1:18 AM

CoA member Diana Edulji on Tuesday said there were serious differences within the Vinod Rai-led panel like there would be in a democratic organisation but there was nothing personal in any of their public showdowns. (Photo:PTI)

It was nothing personal: Diana Edulji on differences with Vinod Rai

CoA, which ran Indian cricket for 33 months, will demit office on Wednesday with Sourav Ganguly taking over as BCCI president.

22 Oct 2019 8:02 PM

One of India's most decorated captains Sourav Ganguly will be taking over as the 39th president of the BCCI on Wednesday at its AGM, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators. (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

CoA reign ends as Sourav Ganguly set to take over as 39th BCCI president

Ganguly is the unanimous nomination for the post of BCCI president along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay as the secretary.

22 Oct 2019 7:47 PM

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan on Tuesday said the national players' unprecedented strike, which has jeopardised the upcoming tour of India, seems to be a 'conspiracy' to destabilise the game in the country. (Photo:BCB)

Bangladesh Cricket Board smells conspiracy behind players' strike

Hassan's comments come after Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim on Monday announced a boycott of cricketing activities.

22 Oct 2019 7:33 PM

Expressing concern over South Africa's 0-3 Test series thrashing at the hands of India, former England captain Michael Vaughan on Tuesday called out ex-Protea wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher to take charge of the team. (Photo:AFP)

Mark Boucher should take over as SA coach: Michael Vaughan

Vaughan also called upon the South African Cricket Board to take advice from its ex-players like captain Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis.

22 Oct 2019 7:21 PM

With his maiden Test Double century, Rohit Sharma ensured that he cemented his place in the Test squad with three match winning knocks – 176, 127 and 212 – which guided India to a complete 3-0 white wash against South Africa. (Photo:PTI)

Rohit Sharma becomes top scorer in recently concluded IND-SA Test series

India’s clean sweep against the Proteas also ensured that they extended their World Test Championship points to 240 points.

22 Oct 2019 5:53 PM

The team management's stand that Rohit Sharma could be a game-changer in the longest format stood vindicated. (Photo :PTI)

Credit goes to Rohit Sharma for overcoming anxiety and hesitation: Virat Kohli

Rohit turned out to be a revelation as opener with scores of 176 and 127 in the first Test and 212 in the third Test.

22 Oct 2019 4:40 PM

South African skipper Faf du Plessis on Tuesday rued loss of their players to county cricket under the Kolpak deal and hoped the situation would favour the Proteas post Brexit. (Photo:AFP)

Kolpak deal hurting South African cricket: Faf Du Plessis

Post the 0-3 series loss to India, Du Plessis pointed out that they were missing out on their best players due to the Kolpak deal.

22 Oct 2019 4:17 PM

Faf du Plessis rued a lack of vision that impeded phasing out of their great players. (Photo: PTI)

SA skipper Faf Du Plessis: 'India tour caused mental scars'

South Africa could not pose a fight against formidable India, losing all the matches by heavy margins.

22 Oct 2019 4:00 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he hasn't had any conversation with Sourav Ganguly with regards to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's international future and believes that the BCCI's President-elect will get in touch with him when he needs to. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI president hasn't contacted me to speak on MS Dhoni's retirement: Virat Kohli

Dhoni, who is on a sabbatical from international cricket, is not expected to play against Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 series.

22 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

A bench comprising justices S A Bobde and L Nageswara Rao said the job of the CoA Vinod Rai will come to an end after former cri cketer Saurav Ganguly-led elected office bearers of the BCCI will take charge. (Photo: Facebook)

Vinod Rai-led CoA shall quit from office after elected office members of BCCI take charge: SC

Supreme Court directed that the CoA headed by former CAG Vinod Rai shall demit office once the elected BCCI officials arrive.

22 Oct 2019 2:39 PM

Shakib Al Hasan and his colleagues made their statement before the standing media.

Bangladesh players to go on strike, raise 11-point demands, India tour in doubt

Bangladesh team cricketers under the leadership of their captain Shakib al Hasan have decided to talk with the BCB.

22 Oct 2019 2:16 PM

South Africa had prepared for a spin onslaught in India but their batsmen were left flummoxed by the hosts’ seam attack, captain Faf du Plessis said after his side’s 3-0 defeat in a test series that concluded on Tuesday. (Photo:File)

Faf Du Plessis lauds India's 'tremendous' seam attack

India’s fast bowlers picked up 26 wickets in the three tests with their spin-bowling colleagues accounting for 32.

22 Oct 2019 2:13 PM

A notable absentee for the duration of the Test, former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni finally showed up after India wrapped up the Test series against South Africa here, posing with coach Ravi Shastri among others. (Photo:BCCI)

Virat Kohli asks reporters to say 'hello' to guest Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Ranchi's most popular son was expected to turn up during the third Test, which ended with India winning by an innings and 202 runs.

22 Oct 2019 1:49 PM

Soon after the win, The Board of Control for Cricket tweeted a picture in which MS Dhoni can be seen sharing some tips with Debutant Nadeem. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni visits Team India at JSCA Stadium Complex in Ranchi, see pics

The third and final Test of India and South Africa was played in Ranchi, which is also Dhoni's hometown.

22 Oct 2019 1:20 PM

India captain Virat Kohli feels that time has come for the BCCI to zero in on five permanent Test centres for future home series, similar to the English and Australian model when top teams tour those countries. (Photo: AP)

India should have only five permanent Test centres: skipper Virat Kohli

In Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide are the five designated Test centres whenever the big teams come calling.

22 Oct 2019 1:09 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

Opening the batting irrespective of the format, requires a certain amount of patience and discipline, something Rohit Sharma inculcated when he started opening in white-ball cricket. (Photo: AP)

Man of the Series Rohit Sharma says, 'Coach and captain's support helped me'

Rohit scored 529 runs in his 'debut series' as an opener with a maiden double hundred apart from twin hundreds.

22 Oct 2019 12:48 PM

Ravi Shastri also seemed mighty impressed by Rohit Sharma's performance throughout the series. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri after South Africa win: 'Bhaad mein gaya pitch'

India wrapped a 3-0 series win by winning the third and final Test by an innings and 202 runs.

22 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

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