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Rohit Sharma, who recently amassed 648 runs in the 2019 World Cup, may well be the best hitter of the white ball, but the same cant be said, when it comes to the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

'Rohit Sharma's success as Test opener can help India chase down...

In 27 Tests, Rohit has scored 1585 runs at an average of 39.62 with three hundreds and 10 fifties.

14 Sept 2019 4:05 PM IST

Ambati Rayudu appointed Hyderabad's captain

Rayudu, who was a strong candidate to fill up India's No. 4 position was pipped by all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the...

14 Sept 2019 12:04 PM IST

After bowling out Aussies, England just had to face four overs and openers Rory Burns and Joe Denly ensured they do not lose a wicket and the side finished the day at 9/0, taking the lead to 78. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: England end day 2 of fifth Test in a strong position

Earlier in the day, England was bundled out for 294 in their first innings.

14 Sept 2019 10:14 AM IST

England ended day two of the final Test in a strong position after bundling out Australia for 225 in the first innings, gaining a lead of 69 runs here at the Oval. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith continues his record-breaking spree, goes past...

Smith broke the record on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test as he scripted his sixth 50 plus score...

14 Sept 2019 10:03 AM IST

Kohli backs youngsters: Hanuma Vihari

Vihari believes the century that he scored against West Indies recently was the start of something big in his career.

14 Sept 2019 1:56 AM IST

In the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah took his maiden hat-trick and scalped six wickets while in the second innings was not able to bag any wicket so far. (Photo:AFP)

'Always wanted to make a mark in Test cricket': Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah is just 12 Tests old and already has 62 wickets to his credit.

13 Sept 2019 7:49 PM IST

Sarfaraz Ahmed speaks during a press conference at Lords cricket ground. (Photo; AFP)

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed still hopeful that Sri Lanka would...

Sarfaraz noted how quick Pakistan supported Sri Lanka after the Easter Sunday bombings there by sending a junior team to...

13 Sept 2019 7:48 PM IST

reportedly had tweeted a picture of Jack Leach with Steve Smith and stated, One of the greatest batsmen of this generation having a chat with Steve Smith at the Oval this evening. (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

Somerset cricket club trolls Steve Smith in a witty way

To support the British media, English cricket's county club Somerset Cricket took to Twitter to mock Steve Smith on...

13 Sept 2019 5:11 PM IST

Dhoni also lauded the entire CSK team for producing a clinical performance when it mattered. (Photo: BCCI)

Chennai Super Kings shut down Dhoni's retirement rumours with Game of...

Chief selector MSK Prasad and Dhoni's wife Sakshi also made it abundantly clear that the 38-year-old was not planning to...

13 Sept 2019 4:28 PM IST

Joe Root said he was bitterly disappointed after England slipped to defeat in the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday despite a defiant effort to keep their Ashes dream alive. (Photo:AFP)

Tim paine says Joe Root shouldn't be criticized for England's Ashes...

Tim Paine described the fifth Ashes 2019 Test as Australias 'grand final' as they target their first series win in...

13 Sept 2019 4:21 PM IST

En route to Englands 271, Joe Root and Jos Buttler turned out to be the anchors that steadied the ship for England after the duo scored 57 and 64 respectively to keep England in the game. (Photo: screengrab/Twitter)

Watch: Pat Cummins stuns Joe Root with a ripper

Most importantly, Jos Buttler regained his form and notched up 64 not out to bring England to 271/8.

13 Sept 2019 3:59 PM IST

Andrew Strauss is convinced the IPL experience has given the England players added impetus to continue their white-ball resurgence and claim a first global 50-overs title on home soil.(Photo: AFP)

ECB names Andrew Strauss as its cricket committee Chairman

The 42-year-old, who was knighted on Tuesday, has earlier served as director of England cricket from 2015 until last...

13 Sept 2019 3:04 PM IST