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The overhaul of South Africas coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said. (Photo:AFP)

SA looking for fresh start after coaching system change, says Faf Du...

Former test captain Graeme Smith was appointed director of cricket, Mark Boucher coach and Jacques Kallis as batting...

25 Dec 2019 12:26 PM IST

James Andersons return from injury could not be more timely for England, who are still unsure about the make-up of their bowling attack as they head into the first test against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

As England plan all pace attack, James Anderson aims for 150 Test caps

While Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad are still unsure of playing after being laid low with flu, Anderson will be back for...

25 Dec 2019 12:02 PM IST

In the IPL, Ravichandran Ashwin has represented Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants and Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: File)

Sourav Ganguly wishes R Ashwin on ending with most international...

Ganguly took to Twitter and praised Ashwin's effort on achieving his feat.

25 Dec 2019 11:13 AM IST

Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Long time between Boxing Day tests for New Zealand vs Australia

New Zealand's last appearance on Dec. 26 in Melbourne was in 1987.

25 Dec 2019 11:02 AM IST

New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test

The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against...

25 Dec 2019 10:54 AM IST

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing Ashes at Headingley. (Photo: AFP)

Ben Stokes doubtful for first test after his father critical illness

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a 'serious...

25 Dec 2019 10:41 AM IST

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Australia to include Michael Neser in five pacer line-up

The hosts are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.

25 Dec 2019 10:32 AM IST

It seems like Pakistan spinner Yasir Shahs celebration style has not gone down well with Australia batsman Steve Smith as he on Tuesday said that it has only given him more motivation to not get out to the bowler. (Photo:AP)

Steve Smith preparing for short balls ahead of second Test against New...

Smith failed to shine in the first Test as Neil Wagner got hold of him in both innings with short balls.

24 Dec 2019 8:30 PM IST

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh questions selection rules, backs Suryakumar Yadav

The right-handed batsman has been picked in the India 'A' squad for two tour matches and three one-day games against New...

24 Dec 2019 6:45 PM IST

has been instrumental in the development of The Hundred and is understood to be keen to preside over the competitions first season, which is due to be launched in July 2020, ESPNcricinfo reported. (Photo: ECB/twitter)

Open to discussions with ICC members over BCCI proposal of 4-nation...

The annual tournament, proposed by the BCCI, will involve the 'big three' - India, England and Australia - besides a...

24 Dec 2019 5:36 PM IST

Batsman Suryakumar Yadav will lead the 15-member Mumbai squad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament. (Photo: File)

Suryakumar Yadav says thought of national senior team call-up keeps...

Suryakumar Yadav, who has been named in the India A squad after 7 years for the upcoming tour of NZ, is also leading the...

24 Dec 2019 4:15 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 rankings: Virat Kohli ends year on top, Ajinkya Rahane slips...

Kohli (928) remained 17 points ahead of Australia's Steve Smith who occupied the second spot.

24 Dec 2019 4:03 PM IST