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Dhawan and Sharma took the attack to the reigning champions bowlers after a cautious start against the Australia new-ball pair of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. (Photo: AFP)

Shikhar Dhawan under pressure to score big with series on line in 3rd...

Troubled by in-coming deliveries, twice Dhawan lost his wicket to pacer Sheldon Cottrell.

13 Aug 2019 12:46 PM IST

The bowlers were clinical and economical as the unit didnt let the Windies batsman get off to a flyer. Meanwhile, during the match Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took a splendid catch to turn the tide in favour of India. During the 35th over, the Indian bowler delivered his fifth ball as Roston Chase struck a length ball towards Bhuvneshwar Kumar who dived to his left to grab the ball with one hand to dismiss Roston Chase for 18. (Photo:AFP)

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics, says MCC's Gatting

In the beginning of this year, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar also batted for cricket to be included in the Olympic...

13 Aug 2019 10:52 AM 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)

Overthrow involving Ben Stokes and Martin Guptill to be reviewed in...

Chasing New Zealand's 241, England needed 9 runs from final 3 balls when a throw by Guptill deflected off diving Stokes'...

13 Aug 2019 10:37 AM IST

England are set to field a revamped attack featuring fast bowler Jofra Archer as they try to finally get Australias batting star Steve Smith out cheaply and level the Ashes in the second Test at Lords. (Photo:ANI/AFP)

England hope Jofra Archer is on target against Steve Smith in 2nd...

Anderson's absence means England are set to give a Test debut to Archer, who will be returning to Lords.

13 Aug 2019 10:27 AM IST

KAne Williamsons New Zealand are slated to play two Test matches and three T20Is against Sri Lanka, but the management is yet to announce the T20I squad. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand eye whitewash to claim top Test ranking after Sri Lanka...

Test rankings have added relevance with the new, two-year ICC World Test Championship now under way, culminating in a...

13 Aug 2019 10:11 AM IST

Jofra Archer will play his maiden Test match if he finds a place in the playing XI. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer aims to get his name on Lord's Honours Board

A player who either scores a century or takes five wickets in a match scripts his/her name on the Honours Board.

13 Aug 2019 9:19 AM IST

England pacer Jofra Archer said that Test cricket is his preferred format as it gives ample chances to the bowler to redeem himself. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer reveals his preferred format

If Archer finds a spot in the playing XI, he will make his debut in the longest format of the game.

13 Aug 2019 8:56 AM IST

24-year-old Jofra Archer was included in Englands 12 in the absence of record wicket taker James Anderson, who bowled only four overs in the first test at Edgbaston before injuring his calf again. (Photo:AP)

'I've never been better', says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Archer, who missed the first test, proved his fitness when he took six wickets and scored a century for county side...

13 Aug 2019 8:45 AM IST

Nevertheless, Jofra Archers tweet didnt mention anything regarding the Article 370, but the Indian netizens linked Jofras tweet with the context of Article 370 and got really amused by his prediction. (Photo:AFP)

England pace star Jofra Archer throws down gauntlet to Aussie batsmen

Archer, whose father Frank is British, became eligible to play for England under the three-year residency rule earlier...

12 Aug 2019 8:48 PM IST

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag expresses desire to become team selector

Some user backed Sehwag to become selector because of his 'clear mind & clear heart'.

12 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

Each league will play in a six-team tournament format each year, meaning that each team will take part in five matches per year. (Photo: AFP)

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 to begin from August 14

The inaugural series will be played between Scotland, PNG, and Oman, from August 14 to August 21 in Scotland.

12 Aug 2019 8:01 PM IST

Lampard expressed surprise at Mourinhos comments and Azpilicueta made it clear he didnt agree with the assessment of two of Chelseas more highly-rated academy graduates. (Photo: AFP)

Captain Azpilicueta defends Chelsea youngsters after Mourinho jibes

Mourinho claimed new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was wrong to pick inexperienced youngsters Abraham and Mount against...

12 Aug 2019 7:02 PM IST