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Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Indias son-in-law by virtue of him, having married Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, sent his fans a tongue-in-cheek Christmas greeting, at Indias expense, from his official Twitter account.

Shoaib Malik takes sly dig at India

Malik has used a photograph of Pakistan's December 25, 2012 victory over India in the first Twenty 20 International in...

31 Dec 2019 12:29 PM IST

Team India captain Virat Kohli is spending his best time with his actress wife Anushka Sharma in Switzerland. (Photo:File)

Virat Kohli goes on trek with his mountain ke dosts

They were scheduled to spend the last day of 2019 with Anushka's best actor-friend Varun Dhawan and his girl friend...

31 Dec 2019 12:17 PM IST

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his current term ends in May next year, Indian newspaper The Hindu has reported. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC to consider making four-day Tests mandatory

The ICC's cricket committee will formally consider trimming Tests to four days from five for the 2023-2031 cycle.

30 Dec 2019 8:30 PM IST

Virat Kohli achieved the feat against Bangladesh on day two of the ongoing day-night Test at the Eden Gardens. (Photo: AP)

ICC Test batsmen ranking: Captain Kohli maintains top spot, Pujara a...

With 928 points, Kohli is way ahead of second-placed Australian maestro Steve Smith (911) and Kiwi skipper Kane...

30 Dec 2019 3:48 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah in Wisden's T20I team of the decade but no...

While Kohli was picked in Wisden's T20I team of the decade to strengthen the batting order, Bumrah found a place in the...

30 Dec 2019 1:32 PM IST

Rajan Manchanda urges BCCI president not to release funds for DDCA

In DDCA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Arun Jaitley Stadium members were purportedly seen fighting on the stage.

30 Dec 2019 1:26 PM IST

New Zealand have turned to Will Somerville for his experience of playing in Sydney as they look to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Ailing New Zealand call up Sydney specialist for third Test

Off-spinner Somerville will replace injured pace bowler Trent Boult for the Test starting in Sydney on Friday.

30 Dec 2019 12:25 PM IST

Pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-15) and part time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav (3-23) sent Pakistan, who won the toss and batted, collapsing to just 162 all out in 43.1 overs at Dubai Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

'Cannot put a timeline when I will get fit': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

He said that he is waiting for the doctor's appointment, after which a clearer picture could emerge on the need for...

29 Dec 2019 5:00 PM IST

Pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-15) and part time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav (3-23) sent Pakistan, who won the toss and batted, collapsing to just 162 all out in 43.1 overs at Dubai Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

'Cannot put a timeline when I will get fit': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

He said that he is waiting for the doctor's appointment, after which a clearer picture could emerge on the need for...

29 Dec 2019 5:00 PM IST

Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Sunday became the first bowler to take 50 Test wickets in 2019. (Photo:AP)

Pat Cummins becomes leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2019

The quickie has finished the year with 59 wickets in the longest format of the game.

29 Dec 2019 2:10 PM IST

Australia defeated New Zealand by 247 runs on the fourth day of the second Test on Sunday here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo: AP/PTI)

Boxing Day Test: Australia defeat New Zealand by 247 runs

With this win, the side has taken their points tally to 256 to consolidate their position at the second spot in the...

29 Dec 2019 12:52 PM IST

Peter Siddle in a tweet expressed his excitement and said he cannot wait for the series to get underway. (Photo: Peter Siddle/Twitter)

Australia pacer Peter Siddle announces retirement from international...

Siddle ends his career at the 13th spot on the list of highest wicket-takers for Australia in the longest format of the...

29 Dec 2019 12:46 PM IST