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Australias coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warners injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner ready for Boxing Day Test: Justin Langer

Warner had to suffer a blow on his left hand during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM IST

Wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named captain of Cricket Australias (CA) ODI team of the decade. (Photo:AFP)

Cricket Australia names Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its captain of the...

CA announced the ODI team of the year on Tuesday and the lineup features three Indian players.

24 Dec 2019 10:18 AM IST

New Zealand received a boost on Monday with Trent Boult appearing to be back to full fitness from a rib injury as he bowled against his own team mates in a warm-up match ahead of the second test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Trent Boult says he fit and ready to rock Australia

The left-arm pace spearhead missed the 296-run first test loss to Tim Paine's side in Perth after sustaining the injury...

24 Dec 2019 9:38 AM IST

England are considering an all-pace attack for the first test against South Africa in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day, but their plans will depend on whether they can get Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad fully fit. (Photo:AP)

England ponder all-pace attack for first test versus South Africa

Both fast bowlers had net sessions on Monday and came through unscathed, but have not bowled in match conditions on the...

24 Dec 2019 9:29 AM IST

The cricket fraternity on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for their victory over West Indies in the series decider at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. (Photo:BCCI)

Virat Kohli and his men eye ICC trophy after witnessing 'a beautiful...

India have not tasted triumph in a global tournament since lifting the 2013 Champions Trophy.

24 Dec 2019 9:18 AM IST

A source privy to the development said that after the BCCIs Apex Councils decision, RCA will function like any other state cricket association in the country. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI announces squad for senior women's T20 Challenger Trophy

All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India A, opener Smriti Mandhana to captain India B while India C will be led by...

23 Dec 2019 8:31 PM IST

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma and veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan will turn up for the beleaguered Delhi side in their next Ranji Trophy encounter against Hyderabad starting December 25. (Photo: Twitter)

Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan to play for Delhi against Hyderabad

Jasprit Bumrah, who was out of action due to stress fractures, will feature in Gujarat's game against Kerala.

23 Dec 2019 7:46 PM IST

Vernon Philander

Vernon Philander announces retirement from all forms of cricket

In more than 12 years, he has played 97 matches across all three formats, taking a combined 261 wickets with 1784 runs...

23 Dec 2019 6:42 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah will bowl during net sessions with the Indian team before its second ODI against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam as part of his rehabilitation programme. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan back for SL T20s, ODIs against...

Opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had a deep gash on his knee which required 25 stitches, has also made a comeback to both the...

23 Dec 2019 5:04 PM IST

India skipper Virat Kohli and his limited overs deputy Rohit Sharma will end 2019 as number one and two in the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen, having maintained their places following a fine showing against the West Indies. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC ODI rankings: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma end 2019 at no. 1 and 2

Rohit broke Sanath Jayasuriya's 22-year-old record for most runs in a calendar year while Virat Kohli finished as the...

23 Dec 2019 4:55 PM IST

Sources close to the Board told PTI that till Thursday the Sri Lankan cricket authorities had not shared any information with the PCB on their Prime Ministers Office having received reliable information of a possible terrorist threat on the national team of the island country while touring Pakistan. Pakistan Cricket Boards chief Ehsan Mani. (Photo:AFP)

PCB chief terms India as a far greater security risk than Pakistan

Ehsan Mani made the remarks after his team celebrated Test cricket's return to Pakistan with a 263-run mauling of Sri...

23 Dec 2019 4:29 PM IST

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne called the security for the two-test series 200 per cent and promised to return. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne declares Paksitan '200 per cent'...

Sri Lanka lost the series but signed off satisfied with security measures in Pakistan after their first home test series...

23 Dec 2019 4:14 PM IST