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Sourav Ganguly had led India to 21 Test wins and the final of the 2003 World Cup and he has already been an administrator for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

CAB honours Sourav Ganguly on being elected BCCI President

Ganguly was elected as the president during the General Body Meeting at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday.

25 Oct 2019 8:16 PM IST

South AFrica skipper Faf Du Plessis wants 'clarity' on coaching

Speaking on the team's return from a three-Test trouncing in India, Du Plessis said uncertainty over key positions was...

25 Oct 2019 8:04 PM IST

Comparisons with Virat Kohli have been a stumbling block for many batsmen in world cricket but Pakistans Babar Azam has embraced the challenge wholeheartedly and will carry his countrys hopes at the World Cup.

Newly-appointed Pakistani captain Babar Azam excietd for Australian...

Azam last week replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was dumped as skipper and left out of the squad following the shocking 3-0...

25 Oct 2019 7:51 PM IST

Karnataka lifted the Vijay Hazare Trophy title with a 60-run win over Tamil Nadu in the rain-hit final on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Vijay Hazare Trophy final: Karnataka defeat Tamil Nadu to lift trophy

Rahul remained in the thick of things after the hosts elected to field, contributing in dismissal of four Tamil Nadu...

25 Oct 2019 5:29 PM IST

Rohit Sharma will lead India for the Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh at home next month with regular captain Virat Kohli rested for the three-match series, the countrys cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma to captain India as Virat Kohli rests in T20s against...

World's top-ranked side India retained the squad that whitewashed South Africa 3-0 at homes recently.

25 Oct 2019 4:21 PM IST

In an interview with the Indian Express, the BCCI officials have stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was unavailable for the T20I series versus West Indies and South Africa due to the injuries that he picked up during the 2019 World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

Chief selector MSK Prasad, 'Time to look beyond MS Dhoni'

His committee will instead focus on Rishabh Pant, Dhoni's natural heir, Prasad said.

25 Oct 2019 2:05 PM IST

Steve Smith and David Warner return to the short format Sunday in the first of Australias three games against a buoyant Sri Lanka, with both tipped for next years Twenty20 World Cup at home. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith, David Warner return to Australia's T20 side as World Cup...

The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal.

25 Oct 2019 1:13 PM IST

Many including the great Rahul Dravid rated Sanju Samson highly but inconsistency went against him. (Photo: AFP)

'Sanju Samson's inclusion was long overdue', says thrilled Gautam...

Samson played his sole match for India -- a T20 -- in July 2015 when a second- string team toured Zimbabwe. He was 19...

25 Oct 2019 1:00 PM IST

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 IST

After taking charge of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as its president, former skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday took part in the selection meeting for choosing the squad for the upcoming T20I and Test series against Bangladesh. India skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma were also a part of the meeting. (Photo:BCCI)

Sourav Ganguly attends meeting to chooses T20I, Test squad for B'desh...

Chief selector MSK Prasad and the new secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah also attended the session.

25 Oct 2019 12:06 PM IST

After giving Shivam Dube a maiden call-up in the T20I squad, chief selector MSK Prasad has said that the all-rounder is perfectly fit for the role as he has delivered phenomenal performances for India A. (Photo:AFP)

Shivam Dube has delivered phenomenal performances: MSK Prasad

Dube delivered phenomenal performances for India A.

25 Oct 2019 11:57 AM IST

New Zealand Cricket on Friday announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against England without Kane Williamson, who is suffering from a right hip injury. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against England

In the absence of Williamson, Tim Southee will lead the team during the T20I series.

25 Oct 2019 11:42 AM IST