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Cricket fraternity hails SA pacer Dale Steyn as he retires from game

The cricket fraternity, including some of the greats of the game, on Tuesday hailed the achievements of legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn as he called time on his illustrious career. The 38-year-old Steyn took to twitter to announce his retirement, ending an outstanding career during which he played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is and picked 439, 196 and 64 respectively for the Proteas. Congratulating him for an excellent career, former India opener Virender Sehwag wrote: "Go well, great man. You were fire, one of the best the game has seen." Former India batsman VVS Laxman wished him all the best for life after retirement. "Many congratulations on an outstanding career @DaleSteyn62. You can be mighty proud of what you have achieved. Wishing you the best for the second innings," he tweeted. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was also full of praise for the South African. "My favourite all time, good luck legend @DaleSteyn62," he tweeted. Steyn, who retired from Test cricket i

Vasu sir was one of best coaches I have worked with: Sachin Tendulkar

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has paid glowing tributes to noted coach Vasu Paranjape, who died here on Monday, terming him one of the best coaches he has worked with.

RCB all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL due to finger injury

The 21-year-old Sundar, who bowls off-spin and is a handy batsman lower down the order, suffered the injury in England before being forced out of India's ongoing five-match test series

Canada, UAE and Papua New Guinea qualify for 2022 U-19 men's World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the Americas, Asia and EAP qualifiers to the ICC U19 men's cricket World Cup have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ICC announces its big push for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed its intention to bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Mayank Agarwal hit on head in nets in England, may undergo concussion test

India's opening batsman Mayank Agarwal on Monday was hit on back of his head by a short ball from teammate Mohammed Siraj during a training session ahead of first Test against England on Wednesday.

Australia-Windies 2nd ODI to resume today, series to conclude on July 26

CWI has announced that the three-match ODI series will resume later today and conclude on Monday

Gutted to not be able to play for Lancashire this summer: Shreyas Iyer

India batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of Lancashire's upcoming Royal London Cup campaign, the club announced on Monday."Following discussions between the Club and the BCCI, as well as the players' representatives, it was agreed that Iyer would remain in India ahead of his return to cricket in due course," Lancashire said in a statement.Iyer had sustained a shoulder injury during the ODI series against England and after that he underwent surgery. As a result of this, he was also ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 which was since suspended with an eye on the COVID-19 situation and will now be completed in UAE.Iyer has been on the road to recovery after shoulder surgery and was named in a list of 45 cricketers announced by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for a fitness camp ahead of the domestic season."I am gutted to not be able to play for Lancashire this summer, a Club that has such history and ambition. I hope to play at Emirates Old Trafford for Lancashire

RISE Worldwide talent division signs India batsman Suryakumar Yadav

RISE Worldwide -- a Sports Management company under the aegis of Reliance Industries Ltd. -- has roped in India batsman Suryakumar Yadav in an exclusive worldwide talent representation agreement

Ireland registers maiden win over S Africa with 43-run victory in 2nd ODI

Ireland recorded its first-ever victory over South Africa, beating the visitors by 43 runs after captain Andy Balbirnie's century in the second One-Day International between the two sides.

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sacked after 4 month suspension, has 5 days to appeal

Exactly four months after suspending its CEO Manu Sawhney, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday sacked him, the world body said in a terse 36-word statement

Saqib Mahmood grabs four as England thrash Pakistan in opening ODI

A four-wicket haul by right-arm fast bowler Saqib Mahmood helped the new-look Ben Stokes-led England beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the opening One-day International at the Sophia Gardens

SLC forms five-member panel to probe bubble-breach in England

The breach was made by Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka during the recent tour of England.

Dhoni turns 40: A look at his journey from young marauder to cool finisher

Former India skipper MS Dhoni will always be remembered for finishing tight matches with a smile and sending a billion people into a frenzy

Will be starting from scratch in Sri Lanka series: Suryakumar Yadav

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said he would be looking to "start from the scratch" in upcoming limited-overs assignment, eager to learn from 'calm, composed' head coach Rahul Dravid

Don't seek validation from people: Mithali on criticism of her strike rate

Indian women's team skipper Mithali Raj hit back at her detractors, saying "I don't seek validation from people" after playing for so long.

Mithali Raj becomes highest run-getter in women's cricket across formats

India captain Mithali Raj became the highest run-getter in women's cricket across formats, overtaking former England skipper Charlotte Edwards

Ranji Trophy to start from November 16, over 2100 games scheduled

The BCCI will conduct all its domestic tournaments across age-groups with the coveted Ranji Trophy

Robinson cleared to resume England career as CDC hands 8-match suspension

A Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) Panel on Saturday announced its decision in relation to two charges brought against pacer Ollie Robinson.