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India needed 25 runs off 10 deliveries when Dhoni got run out. (Photo: AP)

'Dhoni should have batted higher against NZ in World Cup semi-final':...

India crashed out of the semi-final after they failed to chase down a target of 240 runs against the Kiwis, falling...

21 Aug 2019 3:34 PM IST

PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan cleared that only those cricketers who can represent Pakistan in various formats in the next 12 months have been considered for the contracts. (Photo: AFP)

Mohammad Hafeez hits back at fan after being asked about retirement...

Hafeez, who was a part of the Pakistan's World Cup squad asked fans to send some questions on Twitter for a Q & A...

21 Aug 2019 3:32 PM IST

Former skipper Anil Kumbles ability to boost confidence of the players makes him an ideal candidate for the role of chairman of selectors, said Virender Sehwag, who also advocated a hike in remuneration for the job. (Photo:AFP/FIle)

Anil Kumble should be chairman of selectors but BCCI needs to raise...

The current selection panel, led by MSK Prasad, has faced a lot of flak for it being a lightweight with a cumulative...

21 Aug 2019 3:28 PM IST

In a high drama encounter on Sunday night, the pendulum swung viciously in the final over with England needing nine from three balls when Ben Stokes hit Trent Boult to the deep. The return throw from Martin Guptill hit Stokes bat as he dived to make his ground for the second run, with the ball rebounding to the rope for additional four runs. Ben Stokes later apologised to New Zealand for that lucky unintentional touch. (Photo:AP)

'World Cup final overthrow should have been a dead ball': Shane Warne

The decision of giving four overthrows after the ball deflected off Ben Stokes' bat proved to be a crucial...

21 Aug 2019 2:40 PM IST

On paper, a batting line-up that has Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant in the ranks should be termed clear favourites but this West Indies team, led by Jason Holder, is no pushover. (Photo: AFP)

WI vs IND 1st Test: Kohli and Co gear up for their 1st title defence

A win in the opening Test will be the 27th for Kohli as skipper and will put him on even keel with his predecessor...

21 Aug 2019 12:47 PM IST

'Would love to play for Kerala Ranji team': S Sreesanth

Sreesanth was arrested by the Delhi Police on charges of spot-fixing during the 2013 IPL and was banned for life by the...

21 Aug 2019 12:35 PM IST

Kohli shared a picture on Wednesday in which team members can be seen spending some leisure moments at Antiguas famous Jolly Beach. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Team India enjoys a day off in Antigua

India would look to hold on to their number one ranking in the Test format when they take on West Indies.

21 Aug 2019 11:11 AM IST

Hassan Ali, in a press conference earlier, had said that he has invited the Indian cricket players to his marriage ceremony and that he would be happy if they showed up. (Photo: Twitter)

Sania Mirza cheekily congratulates Hassan Ali on his wedding

Hassan had announced earlier that their marriage ceremony will take place at the Atlantis Palm Hotel in Dubai on August...

21 Aug 2019 11:09 AM IST

The first Test is scheduled to start on Thursday in Antigua. (Photo: Team India/Instagram)

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul pose in Team India's new Test...

Skipper Kohli believes that the Test Championship will make things difficult for the batsmen as it will result into...

21 Aug 2019 10:44 AM IST

His absence from the third Test at Headingley starting Thursday leaves Australia with a huge hole to fill. (Photo: AFP)

Australia rule out bouncer battle despite Smith blow

Star batsman Smith suffered delayed concussion symptoms after being hit on his neck by a 92 mph bouncer by England fast...

21 Aug 2019 10:19 AM IST

Richards scored 8,540 runs in 121 Test matches and managed to register 6,721 runs in the ODI format at an average of 47. (Photo: Twitter/Ravi Shastri)

Ravi Shastri acknowledges the 'Antiguan King'

The 67-year-old Richards is still viewed as one of the best players to have stepped out on the field.

21 Aug 2019 10:07 AM IST

'Windies players can learn a little bit more': Brian Lara

Windies and India next lock horns in the two-match Test series, beginning from August 22 at Antigua.

21 Aug 2019 8:34 AM IST