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Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022

Dhoni, 40, who had announced his international retirement following the 2019 World Cup, had led CSK to their fourth title last season

Not too long to go now, says Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2022

RCB batter Virat Kohli shared a throwback picture relishing his stylish knock in the cash-rich league ahead of the start of the much-awaited season of the IPL.

Giving up of captaincy might be a blessing in disguise for Kohli: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that relinquishing the captaincy may make Virat Kohli start playing more freely now and it might be a blessing in disguise for the prolific batting star.

Ben Stokes feels good to capitalise on Eng's innings against WI in 2nd Test

England all-rounder Ben Stokes expressed happiness after he scored a ton on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test here at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Friday

Startup's fundraise for cricket NFT gets Ronaldo among its backers: Report

An online platform for trading officially-licensed digital cricket collectibles, is raising about $100 million in a new funding round with backers including Cristiano Ronaldo

Brand Rohit Sharma: 'Hitman' on field, an 'Everyman' in the mad ad world

Rohit Sharma, whom advertisers count on for reliability, faces stern test to grow brand equity as India captain

Important to continue playing like we did against West Indies: Harmanpreet

Vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team is looking for a repeat performance against a struggling England side in their ICC Women's World Cup league match on Wednesday.

ICC Women's World Cup: India aim for consistency in clash against England

Their confidence high after a win over West Indies, India would look for much-needed consistency with the bat against a struggling England in their fourth league stage match of ICC Women's World Cup.

Could not have asked anything better, says Mithali Raj after 155-run win

Skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday hailed India's "special effort" to comprehensively beat West Indies by 155 runs but wants more consistency in the upcoming games of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.

Mithali Raj breaks record for most matches captained in Women's Cricket WC

India skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday broke the record for most matches captained in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.The Indian, playing her 24th match as the skipper, went past Australian legend Belinda Clark for the most matches captained in the Cricket World Cup.The 39-year-old had completed 150 ODIs as India captain during the game against New Zealand on Thursday and holds the record for most matches as captain in all ODIs as well.Mithali on Saturday won the toss and elected to bat first in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 match against West Indies at Seddon Park.India need a win to stay in contention for a semi-final berth, while West Indies are looking to remain unbeaten at the tournament after upset victories over New Zealand and England. Both teams have named unchanged sides for the clash.

CLOSE-IN: Analysing cricketers is a bookworm's pastime at present

Cricket is one sport that brings about unending debates. The uncertainty of the game, conditions and players' performances are so variable that multiple views come into play

MCC's new code removes run-out at non-striker's end from unfair play laws

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has decided to move the law relating to run-outs at non-striker's end from "unfair play" section

Warne would have done terrific job as England coach: Ricky Ponting

Ponting, who played for much of his 15-year international career with Warne said the spin king, however, did not talk to him about his intention to helm the England team.

Warne gave me huge platform during first IPL, says Ravindra Jadeja

As the world mourned the shocking death of 52-year-old Warne in Thailand's Koh Samui, Jadeja, it seemed, is still trying to fathom the reality of the tragedy that has hit millions of cricket fans hard

Good to see Harmanpreet among runs before World Cup, says Mithali

Star allrounder Harmanpreet Kaur's experience is vital to India's middle-order and it is good to see her back among runs just before the World Cup, said skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday.

Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me: Gatting

Mike Gatting says the Australian spin legend's sudden death has been "absolutely devastating" and he would always remember him as a man who had time to enjoy the game.

Shane Warne changed the landscape of cricket by reviving leg-spin, says ICC

Warne died of a suspected heart attack, at the age of 52 on Friday in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Eight great moments in the career of legspinner Shane Warne

Warne was the ultimate showman

Shane Warne: A cricketing genius who lived a life of 'no regrets'

To say Warne was no stranger to controversy is as banal as observing that he was a superlative cricketer

No need to ban bouncers, club will remain vigilant on concussion: MCC

The Club surveyed the attitudes of stakeholders from all levels to ascertain whether any changes should be made to the Laws.