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Colin De Grandhome was the part of the Kiwi team who played the final of the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup against England at Lords on July 14. He took a crucial wicket of Joe Root and returned to the figure of 1-25 in his ten overs. The 33-year-old also bowled the two maiden overs in the final. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cricket Fraternity wishes Colin de Grandhome on his Birthday

In the recently concluded World Cup he amassed 190 runs and scalped six wickets.

23 July 2019 11:05 AM IST

The 29-year-old Jason Roy is no red-ball novice, having played for county champions Surrey, but mainly as a middle order batsman, and he has nine first-class hundreds to his credit. He comes into the Test set-up ahead of an Ashes series fresh from scoring 443 runs as an opener in Englands triumphant World Cup campaign. (Photo:AP)

England's Jason Roy looking to make Test grade

Roy will also have the boost of walking out to bat for his debut Test innings alongside his old school friend Rory...

23 July 2019 10:49 AM IST

LAsith Malinga is Sri Lankas third-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket and has scalped 335 wickets in the format so far. Only Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas have more wickets than him in ODI cricket. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Lasith Malinga to retire after 1st ODI against Bangladesh

The 35-year-old was the team's highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He took 13...

23 July 2019 10:11 AM IST

The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said this while addressing a gathering of Pakistani-Americans at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Working on developing world's 'best cricket team', says Pakistan PM...

He is currently on a three-day visit of the US and is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on...

23 July 2019 9:42 AM IST

Mohammad Azharuddin

Dhoni should play if fit: Mohammad Azharuddin

Azhar also felt the 38-year-old Dhoni can play on if he is physically fit.

23 July 2019 1:16 AM IST

When Virat Kohli surpassed Vivian Richards record of the fastest 6,000 runs, he removed his helmet and gave a flying kiss to then girlfriend Anushka Sharma.

On-field drama

Exuberant female fans sometimes grab more attention than the game of cricket itself.

23 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

During the announcement of the team, the prime selector once again attempted to justify the actions of his team, but the BCCI official didnt seem to be convinced enough with his justifications. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI asks MSK Prasad about Ambati Rayudu's mis-management and...

After hearing Prasad's explanation, a senior BCCI official put forward a question, asking him why eligibility is the...

22 July 2019 5:21 PM IST

Mayank Agarwal was brought in as replacement for injured Vijay Shankar on the demand of the team management during the 2019 World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad tells why Mayank Agarwal was chosen instead of Ambati...

The selectors' and team management's decision to bring an opener in place of a middle-order batsman shocked the cricket...

22 July 2019 4:38 PM IST

Before the selectors announced the team for the West Indies tour, MS Dhoni already had made his intentions clear by making himself unavailable for the upcoming tour. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad says legends like Dhoni knows when to retire'

After Dhoni's decision, chief selector MSK Prasad also made Rishabh Pant the prime wicket-keeper for all formats.

22 July 2019 3:51 PM IST

MSK Prasad also disclosed why KL Rahul was promoted to open the batting for India, while Vijay Shankar was reserved for the number four position. (Photo: AP/AFP/PTI)

MSK Prasad reveals why Rishabh Pant replaced Shikhar Dhawan

Prasad also said the BCCI forgot to release a press release on its website addressing the replacements.

22 July 2019 2:50 PM IST

Ruturaj Gaikwad (99) then led the chase but missed out on a well-deserved century. His fellow opener Shubman Gill (69) and first-down Shreyas Iyer (61) also blasted half-centuries as India A overhauled the target in 33 overs at Coolidge Cricket Ground here. (Photo: PTI)

India A claim 4-1 series win over WI A with 8-wicket win in final...

India A's top-order, led by opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, fired in unison to steer the team to a convincing eight-wicket win.

22 July 2019 12:05 PM IST

The Army, however, will not allow Dhoni, who holds an honorary post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, to be part of any active operation, sources mentioned. (Photo:PTI)

Bipin Rawat allows MS Dhoni to train with Parachutes for 2 months

The wicket-keeper batsman had requested the Indian Army to allow him to train with a Territorial Army battalion.

22 July 2019 11:51 AM IST