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Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has applied for the bowling coach role with the national team as he was not mentally prepared to take charge as head coach for the third time. (Photo:AFP)

Waqar Younis leaves head coach role to apply for Pakistan bowling...

Waqar has twice worked as head coach of the Pakistan team in 2010 and in 2014-2016.

25 Aug 2019 6:28 PM IST

He was spotted in several ad shoots and in one appearance he was seen sporting a black bandanna. (Photo: Instagram/screengrab)

Photos and videos of MS Dhoni's new look goes viral

The 38-year-old served as the Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army.

25 Aug 2019 6:14 PM IST

Steve Smith is set to make his return to action in a tour match against Derbyshire after the Australia star batted against bowlers for the first time on Sunday since being concussed. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith to play tour match for 4th Ashes Test selection

Smith was ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussion after being hit by a 92 mph bouncer from England fast bowler...

25 Aug 2019 5:54 PM IST

Tom Latham, who made 154, and BJ Watling, batting on 62, put on 143 runs for the fifth wicket to frustrate the Sri Lankan bowling attack that made early inroads in to the Kiwi batting on day three. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Tom Latham, BJ Watling stand give Kiwis 51 runs...

New Zealand were 295 for five at tea, leading the hosts by 51 runs after the first session was washed out due to rain...

25 Aug 2019 5:37 PM IST

In the 2015 World Cup, they had to suffer a heartbreaking defeat in the semi-finals by the hands of New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa cricket team's fall from grace

In the 2000s, they were one of the most feared teams in the world; and, going on a tour of South Africa during those...

25 Aug 2019 5:12 PM IST

India reached a strong position on Day 3 of the first Test match between India and West Indies, after Indian captain Virat Kohli and vice captain Ajinkya Rahane put on an unbeaten 104 runs partnership to extend Indias lead to 260 after losing three early wickets with two more days to be played. While Kohli and Rahane put on an unbeaten 104 runs stand, the duo scripted history. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane script historic record

The pair's 104 runs partnership was the eight century partnership for the fourth wicket for India in the longest format.

25 Aug 2019 3:08 PM IST

Rain has delayed the start of the third days play of the second and final Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo on Sunday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Third day's play gets delayed due to Rain

The tourists were 196 for four at close of play on Saturday, trailing by 48 runs in response to Sri Lanka's 244 in the...

25 Aug 2019 1:49 PM IST

Test cricket can be pleasing to the eye if it is played on good pitches, batting great Sachin Tendulkar said on Sunday, terming the 22-yard strip the longest formats heart and key to its revival. (Photo:AFP)

Sachin Tendulkar says Test cricket needs good pitches in order to...

To support his point, Tendulkar cited, as example, the surface used for the Ashes Test at Lord's last week.

25 Aug 2019 1:37 PM IST

After he was sent back to pavilion with 38 runs score against West Indies on day three of the ongoing first Test, batsman KL Rahul on Sunday said that he was very disappointed adding that he needs to be patient in order to improve his game. (Photo:AP)

KL Rahul expresses disappointment after getting out on 38

Rahul, however, said that he was batting well and looked comfortable in the two innings.

25 Aug 2019 12:50 PM IST

Joe Denly described his gutsy half century on Saturday to give England hope of saving the third Ashes test against Australia at Headingley as among the hardest knocks of his career. (Photo:AP)

'It's probably some of hardest batting I had to do': Joe Denly

Denly, 33, had endured a lean series, failing to score 50 in 4 innings and averaging 19.4 to come under pressure for his...

25 Aug 2019 12:40 PM IST

After getting bowled out for 222 in the first innings against India on day three of the first Test match, West Indies skipper Jason Holder expressed disappointment with the top-order, saying the batsmen failed to step up. (Photo:AP)

'Our top-order batsmen must step up', says Jason Holder

His remarks came after the close of play on day three as India ended the day at 185/3 with a lead of 260 runs.

25 Aug 2019 12:10 PM IST

England captain Joe Root restored a measure of batting pride for his side with an unbeaten 75 in the third Test at Headingley as Australia were denied an Ashes-clinching win inside three days on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

Ashes 2019: Joe Root's scores 75, revives England's hope to level...

England were 156-3, still needing a further 203 runs to reach a target of 359.

25 Aug 2019 11:53 AM IST