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New Zealand have suffered yet another injury blow on their tour of Australia on Saturday after confirmation that bowler Matt Henry broke his left thumb on the opening day of the third test. (Photo:AFP)

NZ receive another blow as Matt Henry injures his left thumb

The right-arm seamer will continue to bowl in the test.

4 Jan 2020 12:19 PM IST

South Africas Anrich Nortje took the vital wickets of captain Joe Root and talisman Ben Stokes as England struggled to 262 for nine at stumps on the first day of the second test on Friday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

South Africa restrict England to 262/9 on Day 1

Pace bowler Nortje finished with 2-54 off 17 overs as Proteas restricted England on a Newlands wicket that was expected...

4 Jan 2020 11:42 AM IST

Australias Marnus Labuschagne on 130 not out at the end of play on day 1 of the third cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia. Friday Jan. 3 2020 .(Photo: AP/PTI)

Marnus Labuschagne ton as Australia take advantage of weakened Kiwis

The South African-born Labuschagne has now scored four centuries in seven Test innings.

3 Jan 2020 1:50 PM IST

A day before the second Test against England, South African skipper Quinton de Kock said that pacer Kagiso Rabada is geared up for the forthcoming clash. (Photo:AFP)

Kagiso Rabada ready for second Test, says Quinton De Kock

Rabada bowled splendidly well and scalped seven English batsmen.

3 Jan 2020 1:00 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne hit his sixth half-century in seven innings to guide Australia into a powerful position against virus-hit New Zealand on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia reach 182-2 at tea against New Zealand

The rock-solid No.3 was unconquered on 73 with Steve Smith on 42 as Australia reached tea at 182 for two.

3 Jan 2020 11:51 AM IST

Assam Cricket Association (ACA) President Romen Dutta on Thursday said that this weeks T20I match between India and Sri Lanka will go as planned. (Photo:AFP)

India Sri Lanka T20I match in Guwahati to go as planned: ACA president

The first game of the three-match T20I series is scheduled to be held on January 5 at Baraspara Stadium here.

3 Jan 2020 11:34 AM IST

Sonu Golkar, Captain of the Blind Cricket Team of Madhya Pradesh.

Captain of the blind cricket team from MP,Sonu Golkar inspires...

As practice maketh a man perfect, so are the hardships that bring sheen and glory to the lives of people who never give...

3 Jan 2020 11:13 AM IST

England faced a double injury blow ahead of the second test against South Africa as Rory Burns and Jofra Archer were declared doubtful for Fridays start at Newlands. (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

England receive double injury blow ahead of second test vs South...

Burns joined Archer on the sidelines after injuring his left ankle warming up before Thursday's practice in a kickabout...

3 Jan 2020 10:58 AM IST

Thrilled after getting to know about Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovics engagement, skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday called it is a pleasant surprise. (Photo:Instagram)

Virat Kohli reacts on Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic engagement

On the first day of the New Year 2020, Pandya announced his engagement with Serbian actor Natasa Stankovic.

2 Jan 2020 6:31 PM IST

On the first day of the New Year 2020, Hardik Pandya announced his engagement with Serbian actor Natasa Stankovic. (Photo:Instagram))

Hardik Pandya announces engagement with Natasa Stankovic

The couple got engaged in Dubai and were seen taking a ferry ride along with close friends.

2 Jan 2020 6:12 PM IST

Australia kept New Zealand guessing Thursday as they weighed up using a five-pronged bowling attack in the final Test at Sydney. The home team, who have comfortably won the first two Tests of the three-match series, have called up leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson who could bowl in tandem with Nathan Lyon, depending on a last-minute pitch inspection on Friday. (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

Australia keep New Zealand guessing with spin options

Shane Warne, who has championed Swepson, said in a column for the Sydney Daily Telegraph Thursday that he would like to...

2 Jan 2020 5:31 PM IST

New Zealand sweated on the fitness of batting kingpin and captain Kane Williamson Thursday after he and Henry Nicholls missed a second day of training ahead of the final Test against Australia. Spinner Mitchell Santner is also unwell and did not practise on Thursday, with batsman Glenn Phillips making a late dash to Sydney Thursday evening as cover. (Photo:AFP)

Kiwis sweat on Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner as...

Spinner Mitchell Santner is also unwell and did not practise on Thursday.

2 Jan 2020 4:33 PM IST