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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.

Never thought I would play 100 Test matches; been a long journey: Kohli

Friday's Test match against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium will make Kohli the 12th Indian and 71st cricketer overall to achieve the landmark

Bangladesh's Tamim unfazed by 'world best' Afghan spinners in ODI series

Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is not fazed by an Afghanistan spin attack he describes as the world's best going into their one-day international series starting on Wednesday

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns diagnosed with bowel cancer

The 51-year-old Cairns, who is wheel-chair bound as he got paralysed below the waist, on Saturday shared an update on his health on social media, saying he was told on Friday that he had bowel cancer

Andy Flower leaves PSL midway to be part of IPL mega auction: Report

One of the most successful Zimbabwe cricketers, Andy Flower has reportedly left Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Multan Sultans midway through the PSL-7 season to be in India for the IPL mega auction.

IPL auction 2022: India's Under-19 stars set to attract good bids

Over the years, India's Under-19 cricketers have got good money in IPL auctions and it will be no different this time as well when the paddle goes up on February 12 and 13.

Indian businessman asked me to spot-fix matches: Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor

Former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has made explosive claims that an unnamed Indian businessman allegedly tried to force him to spot-fix international games

Smriti Mandhana named ICC women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Monday was named as ICC women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021.

IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: India hope to make turnaround, put up better batting

With very little time to rest, India will be hoping to put up a better batting show and make a turnaround against South Africa in the second ODI at Boland Park on Friday.

ICC ODI men's Team of The Year: After T20s, no Indians in this one too

No Indian player featured in the global body's 'ODI Team of the Year' which features two players from minnows Ireland.

Good to have Quinton back in team, he will have a point to prove: Bavuma

South Africa's white-ball captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday said Quinton de Kock, after his sudden retirement from Test cricket, will have a point to prove in the three-match ODI series against India.

Root, Williamson, Rizwan, Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

The award will be given to the best overall performer in men's international cricket

Virat Kohli exit as ODI captain comes amid lowest win-loss ratio since 2013

But his legacy remains better than others before him

Virat Kohli's fate as ODI skipper set to be decided in next few days

Virat Kohli's future as India ODI captain will be decided this week when the national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, selects the squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

BCCI announces compensation for domestic players hit by Covid postponements

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption

Lanka fast bowler Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Nortje, Ismail named South Africa men's and women's Cricketer of the Year

Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail were named South Africa men's and women's Cricketer of the Year in their respective categories at CSA's virtual awards ceremony

From Dia Mirza to Jasprit Bumrah, celebrity weddings in the time of Covid

The rich are following a template for their special day - an intimate ceremony, with fewer people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect

Why managers must be coaches too

Ruchira Chaudhary places the burden of coaching, not on her ilk, but on operating managers. That is a laudable aim.

I am convinced that captaincy will make Pant a better player: Ponting

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting is convinced that leading the side in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will make wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant an even better player