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Three Sri Lanka players suspended for bubble breach, to fly back

Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka were suspended

Women's ODI: Mithali's fifty helps India post 201/8 against England

Skipper Mithali Raj led from the front with a patient 72 to guide India Women to a modest 201 for eight against England Women in the first ODI of the three-match series here on Sunday. Mithali held India's innings together following two early dismissals after the visitors were sent in to bat. She shared two crucial partnerships -- 56 runs with Punam Raut (32) and 65 with Deepti Sharma (30) -- to take India forward. But the start was far from impressive as India lost both the openers cheaply. Touted as the next big thing in Indian women's cricket, teen sensation Shafali Verma's much-anticipated ODI debut lasted just 14 balls from which she scored 15 runs with the help of three fours. Shafali, who became the youngest Indian cricketer to make debut across formats on Sunday, perished in search of too many big shots when she miscued a Katherine Brunt (2/35) delivery to Anya Shrubsole at mid-on in the fifth over. Smriti Mandhana (10) followed soon when Shrubsole (2/33) went through her

England Women announce 16-member ODI squad for series against India

England Women have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against India

BCCI to bid for 2025 Champions Trophy, 2028 T20 WC, 2031 ODI World Cup

Confident that it can easily host big-ticket tournaments every two years, the BCCI on Sunday decided to bid for three global events - including two World Cups in shorter formats

I prepare for match by watching videos of opposition batsmen: Rashid Khan

Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan has revealed the secret to his success, saying he watches videos of the opposition batsmen to outfox them in the game.

BCCI wins legal battle against former IPL franchise Deccan Chargers

IPL Governing Council had terminated Deccan Chargers in 2012 and the franchise had challenged the termination

CWG 2022 in Birmingham: Schedule for women's T20 cricket announced

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Organising Committee announced that the debuting women's T20 competition will be held between July 29 and August 7

Football and cricket: The colour of equity

In tackling racism, the alleged gentleman's game can learn from the working class sport of football

England's pacer Robinson takes break from all cricket after suspension

Robinson was suspended from international cricket following resurfacing of his old racist and sexist tweets

As 'A' team coach, made sure every player on tour got a game: Dravid

Credited for creating India's talent pool at the under-19 and A level, Former captain Rahul Dravid says as his stint as coach, he made sure that every cricketer who toured got a game unlike his days.

Anti-racism movement in cricket needs re-sparking, re-engaging: Holder

The anti-racism movement in cricket needs more than just players taking a knee before matches in order for it to have some meaning and substance, feels West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder

One more England player under scanner for racist tweet in teenage: Report

One more current England player is being investigated by the country's cricket board for his allegedly racist remarks on Twitter as a teenager after Ollie Robinson was suspended for similar conduct

WI name young pacer Jayden Seales in provisional squad for SA series

Young Trinidad and Tobago pacer Jayden Seales has been named in the West Indies' 17-member provisional squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa

Ranji Trophy legend Amol Muzumdar appointed Mumbai team coach

Ranji Trophy legend Amol Muzumdar was on Tuesday appointed coach the senior team for the upcoming domestic season replacing Ramesh Powar, who has taken charge of Indian women's team.

UK Tour: Indian players pleased as BCCI gets travel clearance for families

While the families were already in quarantine with the players in Mumbai, the visas hadn't been approved and the BCCI was working 24x7 to get the clearance

Players in their weak moments should be allowed to avoid media: Mohd Kaif

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Tuesday said that players across different sports should be allowed to avoid media if that helps in ensuring better mental health

Clash of IPL, Caribbean league may leave no breathing space for cricketers

The IPL is likely to see many Australians, who comprise the biggest chunk of foreigners in the tournament, as it will be a very tight schedule for them.

Australians yet to find a wicketkeeper for T20 World Cup: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting also added that his personal preference for the role is not among 23 players picked for white-ball series in the West Indies

England board to appoint Devon Malcolm and Dean Headley as match referees

Both Malcolm and Headley have remained involved in the game in coaching roles

Naseem Shah set to join bio-secure bubble for Pakistan Super League

Pakistan Cricket Board has apparently compromised on its Covid protocols and allowed fast bowler Naseem Shah to re-enter the bio-secure bubble before returning to play in the Twenty20 league