Page 44 - Cricket

SA vs SL Tests: Rabada fit to play, included in South Africa Test squad

Kagiso Rabada has been medically cleared of the right adductor muscle strain injury which saw him ruled out of ODI series against England last month

Ind vs Aus Boxing Day Test: Visitors bowled out for 326 after Jadeja's 50

After dominating the final session on day two, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja didn't pose a major threat to Australia as India were folded for 326/10 in their first innings of the Boxing Day Test

BCCI appoints Chetan Sharma as national selection committee chairman

Former India pacer Chetan Sharma was appointed chairman of the senior national selection panel by the BCCI's CAC, which also picked Abbey Kuruvilla and Debashis Mohanty in the five-member team.

Bedi renounces DDCA membership, asks for removal of name from Kotla stand

Bishan Singh Bedi, a former India captain, has asked the DDCA to remove his name from a stand named at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium

Australia to host Afghanistan cricket team for one-off Test in 2021

Australia will be hosting Afghanistan for a lone Test match next year, Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced

Sreesanth named in Kerala probables list for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth moved closer to a return to competitive cricket after being named in a 26-strong probables list by Kerala for the upcoming Syed Musthaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament

Pit-vertising: Deodorant brand feature on Big Bash League umpires' armpits

Umpires officiating matches in the Big Bash League this season will give air-time to Australian deodorant and antiperspirant brand Rexona whenever they lift their arms to signal six, out or byes

Ireland name 16-member squad for ODI series against UAE, Afghanistan

Cricket Ireland has announced a 16-man squad for the two ODI series against the UAE and Afghanistan set to be played in January

BCCI prez Ganguly & Co to hold fort as SC defers reform hearing to Jan 2021

The deferment means that Ganguly, Shah, and George would continue in the New Year, despite their terms having got over at different stages in the past few months

Can't make law we can't apply: Former umpire Simon Taufel on switch-hit ban

The switch-hit, once banned, would be "impossible" to officiate for umpires, says former Australian umpire Simon Taufel.

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson retires from international cricket

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson, who once held the record for fastest ODI hundred, called time on his international career and signed a three-year deal with USA's Major League Cricket

BCCI to decide on two new IPL teams from next season in AGM on Dec 24

The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting on December 24 to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India's ICC representative and three new national selectors. Also on the agenda is the election of a new vice-president. As per norm, the BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM. The most significant point is seeking approval for two new teams to make it a 10-team IPL. It is understood that the Adani Group and Sanjeev Goenka's RPG (owners of the Rising Pune Supergiants) are interested in owning new teams with one franchise surely from Ahmedabad. Another important point will be BCCI's representative to the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council. It is expected that secretary Jay Shah will be the BCCI representative in the global committees. Appointment of three new selectors, along with a chairman of selectors, is also on cards given that Cricket Committees and Standing Committees are part of th

TV records smashed in Australia during second ODI against India

The ratings for Sunday's clash by the Australian cricket team was more than 2015 World Cup final against New Zealand delivered on PayTV.

India massively important part of world cricket, says ICC chairman Barclay

ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said that the Indian board is an integral part of the cricketing family and a hugely contributing member

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing ODI vs Australia? Virat Kohli is 'confused'

New Zealand's Greg Barclay elected International Cricket Council chairman

Greg Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer and director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)

Rohit, Ishant Sharma to miss first two Australia test matches: Report

Both players are doubtful for the remaining two tests

ICC postpones women's T20 World Cup from 2022 to 2023 due to Covid-19

The South African edition of the Women's T20 World Cup was postponed by three months to February 2023 to avoid a cluster a big-ticket events in 2022 and manage players' workload

To play international cricket, players must be at least 14: ICC

To play in any form of men's, women's, or under-19 international cricket, players must now be at least 15 years of age for safeguard, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.

ICC tribunal finds ex Lanka player Zoysa guilty under anti-corruption code

Already serving suspension on match-fixing charges, former Sri Lanka player and bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa has been found guilty of three offences under the ICC anti-corruption code