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Amid the rumours of Mahendra Singh Dhonis retirement, a report has come out stating that the veteran has extended his break to make himself unavailable for selection till November. (Photo:AFP)

MS Dhoni unavailable for selection till November: report

Previously in August, Dhoni had made himself unavailable for selection for the West Indies to serve the paramilitary...

23 Sept 2019 12:55 PM IST

Born in an affluent business family, Madhav Apte, despite his merit as a player, saw politics in it and believed that the legendary Lala Amarnath was the reason for his ouster at that time. (Photo: Twitter)

Was Lala Amarnath responsible for Madhav Apte's oust from Indian team?

Apte later revealed in his autobiography that Lala Amarnath's unsuccessful attempt at cracking a deal with his father...

23 Sept 2019 12:30 PM IST

An average of 22.90 in ODIs and 21.57 in T20s doesnt do justice to the kind of talent, flamboyant left-hander Rishabh Pant possesses and his impetuous shot selection is an indication that he is getting ahead of himself, feels 48-year-old Lance Klusener. (Photo:AFP)

'Rishabh Pant should be dropped down from No.4 position': VVS Laxman

Laxman said the solution to Pant's problems could be as simple as dropping down the order.

23 Sept 2019 12:18 PM IST

India batsman Rohit Sharma on Sunday equalled Mahendra Singh Dhonis record of playing in the maximum number of T20 International matches for India during the third T20I game against South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma equals MS Dhoni's record of having most T20I caps for...

Sharma had played 97 T20I matches for India before stepping out on the field.

23 Sept 2019 12:05 PM IST

As India suffered a massive defeat against South Africa on Sunday, skipper Virat Kohli said that the decision of opting to bat first was taken in an attempt to get out of their comfort zone. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli defends the decison to bat in the 3rd T20I vs South Africa

India faced a nine-wicket defeat after they failed to defend a low target of 135 runs in the third T20I match at M...

23 Sept 2019 11:54 AM IST

After the dismissal of opener Shikhar Dhawan, both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant seemed headed towards the pitch. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Batting at No.4? Miscommunication leads to confusion between Pant,...

Asked who was originally slated to bat at number four, Kohli said they "had plans" according to phases.

23 Sept 2019 11:53 AM IST

His eyes trained on next years T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli is willing to take risks in order to mould his India players into an unfazed unit, one that is able to take toss out of the equation. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli's mantra heading for 2020 T20 World Cup is take risk, get...

His long batting line-up gives him the leeway to experiment but India still lost the series' final game by 9 wickets to...

23 Sept 2019 11:26 AM IST

The margin of victory was big but South African captain Quinton de Kock was equally impressed with the manner in which his team fought back to win the third T20 International against India and level the series. (Photo:AP)

Quinton De Kock says Proteas won because they stuck to their plans,...

India were cruising at 54 for one in six overs before the Proteas staged a remarkable comeback.

23 Sept 2019 11:10 AM IST

South African player David Miller equaled the record of most catches in T20Is in the final match of the series against India on Sunday. Miller now has taken 50 catches in 72 matches as a fielder and thus went level with Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who has featured in 39 more games than Miller. (Photo:AFP)

David Miller equals Shoaib Malik's record for most T20I catches as...

The 30-year-old caught Hardik Pandya at long-on in the second-last ball of the 20th over of Indian innings.

23 Sept 2019 10:54 AM IST

Madhav Apte played seven Tests in which he scored 542 runs, with a lone hundred and three fifties to his credit. His highest score was 163 not out. (Photo: Twitter)

Veteran Indian cricketer Madhav Apte passes away

The former India and Mumbai opener was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital where he breathed his last at 6.09 am.

23 Sept 2019 10:32 AM IST

Rupa Gurunath with MS Dhoni and N Srinivasan.

TNCA sets date for Rupa Gurunath's coronation as president

Rupa who is set to become the first woman president of the state unit is the daughter of former TNCA, BCCI and ICC...

23 Sept 2019 1:44 AM IST

A file photo of Mohammed Azharuddin.

Ex-captains in news for different reasons

The last decade has seen former officials of the HCA embroiled in many controversies and allegations of misappropriation...

23 Sept 2019 1:40 AM IST