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Ravichandran Ashwin's time's up?

The off spinner may have been benched in the first test in the West Indies, but he is likely to be back in the XI when a...

28 Aug 2019 12:09 AM IST

Restructuring its setup, IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday appointed former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson as director of cricket operations and Australian Simon Katich as the new head coach. (Photo:AFP)

Simon Katich is best suited for RCB's head coach role says Mike Hesson

RCB has failed to win the coveted IPL title even once. The team has failed to make it to the play-offs in the last three...

27 Aug 2019 11:04 PM IST

All-rounder Ben Stokes unbeaten 135 at Headingley on Sunday helped the hosts chase down a record target of 359 in dramatic fashion and level the five-match series at 1-1. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes' life will change forever: Ian Botham

The 28-year-old's epic knock evoked memories of Botham's famous unbeaten century on the same ground in 1981.

27 Aug 2019 9:33 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha has also returned to the Test squad, but Saha might find it difficult to make it to the playing XI despite being named in the 16-member squad. Rishabh Pant, who impressed the selectors with his impressive 159 against Australia in the Test, making him the prime favourites among the selectors. (Photo:AFP)

Syed Kirmani feels Wriddhiman Saha should be included in playing XI...

Pant's short career has been inconsistent at best especially his indiscreet shot selection during World Cup and the West...

27 Aug 2019 8:32 PM IST

Jack Leach put his cult hero status down to looking like a village cricketer after his key supporting role enabled Ben Stokes to steer England to a staggering victory in the third Ashes Test. England were 286-9, still needing 73 more runs to reach a victory target of 359 when last man Leach walked out to bat at Headingley on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

'Village man-cum-cricketer' Jack Leach becomes Ashes hero

The 28-year-old said his careful cleaning routine was simply about removing condensation.

27 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has applied for the post of head coach of the national team. The Pakistan Cricket Board advertised the job on Aug. 9, and Monday was the last day to submit applications. (Photo:AFP)

Misbah-ul-Haq first in line for Pakistan cricket team's head coach

Misbah has stepped down from the Pakistan Cricket Board's executive committee to clear the way for his application.

27 Aug 2019 7:31 PM IST

Sachin was invited by Bradman to his house along with Shane Warne during Indias tour of Australia in 1998-99. (Photo: Instagram)

On Sir Don Bradman's anniversary Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute

On the occasion of Bradman's 111th birth anniversary, Tendulkar took to Twitter to show his admiration of the legend.

27 Aug 2019 6:07 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane scored 81 and 102 -- his first Test hundred in two years during Indias 318-run victory, which also earned him the Man of the Match award. (Photo:AP/PTI)

I try to look at positives than focus at criticism: Ajinkya Rahane

Coming into the Test series, Rahane's form was a subject of widespread debate but he silenced his critics with scores of...

27 Aug 2019 5:02 PM IST

India veteran Mithali Raj on Tuesday made herself available for the upcoming T20 home series against South Africa but with the focus on youngsters ahead of next years World Cup, the selectors may not pick her.

Mithali Raj says she's available for SA T20Is but selectors might...

The 36-year-old remains committed to play the 50-over World Cup in 2021, is not an automatic pick in the T20 eleven.

27 Aug 2019 4:13 PM IST

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing Ashes at Headingley. (Photo: AFP)

ICC Test rankings: Ben Stokes moves to career-best batting ranking

The rankings which were released on Tuesday, saw Stokes moving to the 13th position in the batsmen rankings.

27 Aug 2019 4:00 PM IST

Jaitley, during his tenure at DDCA, is credited with renovating the stadium into a modern facility, increasing its capacity to accommodate more fans besides constructing world-class dressing rooms. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to be renamed after Arun Jaitley

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain...

27 Aug 2019 3:52 PM IST

Former Australia player Ricky Ponting feels that David Warner really stood up at a time when the team needed it the most as they are playing without in-form batsman Steve Smith. (Photo:AP)

Australia didn't bat well: Justin Langer

Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 runs innings which helped England to win the match.

27 Aug 2019 3:33 PM IST