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Sourav Ganguly backs out, elder brother Snehasish set to lead CAB

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pulled out of the race to become the Cricket Association of Bengal's next chief, paving the way for his elder brother Snehasish to be elected uncontested

Knew spin would play major role, so kept options for back-end: Shanaka

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka credited the spinners for their dominating nine-wicket win over Ireland in a T20 World Cup match, saying keeping spin options for the death overs did the trick

You wake up excited for these games: Kohli ahead of India-Pakistan T20 WC

Ahead of clash against Pakistan at T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli said that playing against the arch-rivals is going to be tough and players will be tested to the hilt both technically and mentally

T20 WC: Dravid does not want players to be 'The Wall' against Pakistan

Ahead of high-octane ICC T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan, Rahul Dravid showed a rare, agressive side of him, saying that he does not want players to bat like a 'Wall' but smash bowlers

Surya tells me he will take his chances, just wants me to be there: Kohli

Virat Kohli has no qualms playing second fiddle to Suryakumar Yadav. Because his younger India teammate tells him to do so, and more importantly, it "works beautifully" for the team as the man

World T20 2022: Can Rohit's Team India repeat the Dhoni magic of 2007

The business end of the championship starts today with the Super 12 stage

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Schedule, groups, teams, time and venue

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Countdown begins for T20 world cup 2022 as Aussie defend their first-ever T20 world cup. Read this detailed article to know about groups, venues, teams and schedule

Ad rates jump 15-20% for India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on Sunday

Timing of encounter, Diwali season, and arch rivalry boost last-minute advertiser interest, say experts

Travelling to Pakistan not BCCI's call, government will decide: Roger Binny

The BCCI can't take a call on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup or not as it relies on the government to make such decisions, new Board president Roger Binny said

ICC poll: Sourav deprived to secure someone else's interests, claims Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP-led Central government for allegedly depriving former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly by not nominating him for the ICC chairman's post

'BCCI will look into it':Thakur on PCB's threat to boycott next WC in India

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the BCCI will look into the matter after the statement by Pakistan Cricket Board that holding Asia Cup 2023 at a neutral venue could affect visit to India

Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan: Anurag Thakur

Sports minister Anurag Thakur said the home ministry will take a call on Indian cricket team's travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup next year since the players' security is an important matter

Virat Kohli can teach how to go through pressure situations: Rishabh Pant

Virat Kohli's immense experience helps in dealing with pressure situation, says Rishabh Pant, who is hoping to rekindle his batting partnership with the former skipper when India takes on Pakistan

T20 World Cup: Smith set to miss Australia's opener against New Zealand

In and out of the squad in recent times, former Australia captain Steve Smith is set to miss his country's opening match in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 against New Zealand scheduled for Saturday

T20I series between West Indies and Pakistan postponed to 2024: PCB

The three-match T20I series, between hosts Pakistan and visiting West Indies, which was scheduled to take place in January 2023, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2024, PCB announced

T20 WC: Ireland in hunt for Super 12s with six-wicket win over Scotland

Curtis Campher and George Dockrell shared an unbeaten 119-run stand for the fifth wicket in Ireland's successful chase of 177 to seal a come-from-behind six-wicket win over Scotland

T20 WC: Zimbabwe skipper ruled out of match against WI after asthma attack

Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine was ruled out of Wednesday's Group B match against West Indies after a mild asthma attack, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in an official statement

New Zealand can never be written off in T20 World Cup: Brendon McCullum

Head coach of England Test side, Brendon McCullum, said the Black Caps' ability to stay composed and handle pressure makes them a dangerous side going into ICC T20 World Cup in Australia

BCCI gives nod to women's IPL at 9th annual general meeting in Mumbai

Although BCCI has not finalised the WIPL schedule, it will end before the men's IPL

Pakistan likely to pull out of ODI WC if India do not travel for Asia Cup

Pakistan, on Tuesday, threatened to pull out of next year's World Cup in India, reacting strongly to BCCI secretary Jay Shah's statement that they would prefer to play the Asia Cup at a neutral venue