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India vs Australia: Disappointed that Perth wicket was rated ‘average’ by ICC, says Mitchell Starc

December 23, 2018 13:44 IST

A few batsmen were hit in Perth, particularly during the second innings, and Starc said that it was just good aggressive Test cricket and such ratings make it the batters' game completely.

India vs Australia: Need more pitches like Perth to make Test cricket exciting, says Sachin Tendulkar

December 23, 2018 12:16 IST

Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday came out in support of the pitch at Perth during the 2nd Test between India and Australia, which was rated as "average" by the match referee.

India vs Australia: ‘Felt like it was going to explode’, says Aaron Finch on finger injury

December 23, 2018 11:18 IST

Speaking to reporters at Melbourne, ahead of the third Test, Aaron Finch said that he would be fit to take part in the MCG Test.

India vs Australia: R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja under injury clouds ahead of MCG Test

December 23, 2018 11:24 IST

Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of the 2nd Test against Australia due to injury and still remains a doubt ahead of the 3rd Test at MCG.

India vs Australia: Under the Southern cross, discover the real Justin LangerSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018 09:21 IST

A devout Catholic, a Zen Do Kai black-belt, an unflinching opener and now the coach expected to usher Australia's cricketing spring. A journey across Perth to discover the real Justin Langer.

Ranji Trophy: With old grip, Jay Bista takes back control, hits tonSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018 09:30 IST

On Saturday, things clicked for Jay Bista. His 127 off 150 balls not only gave Mumbai an aggressive start but the fact that he went for a big score laid the foundation to pile a big score.

Ranji Trophy: Aniket Choudhary’s 6 five-fors in seven inningsSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018 09:27 IST

Since his debut seven years ago, Choudhary has made steady progress to cement his spot in the Rajasthan team as a talented seamer, who could rattle up opposition batsmen with pace and disconcerting bounce.

India vs Australia: Curator’s art at MCGSubscriber Only

December 23, 2018 10:12 IST

With MCG’s reputation on the line after last year’s Ashes fiasco, pitch curator Page has made a few changes to the square.

Eighteen years after he left the country, last month, a UK court ordered Sanjeev Chawla’s extradition. (Illustration: C R Sasikumar)

Hansie Cronje match-fixing scandal: Sanjeev Chawla, the one that got awaySubscriber Only

February 14, 2020 14:13 IST

18 years after an extortion probe and a tapped phone led them to Hansie Cronje and one of cricket’s biggest match-fixing scandals, Indian authorities may finally lay hands on the bookie at the centre of it all.

PHOTOS: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Rahul Dravid attend Sanju Samson’s wedding reception

December 23, 2018 21:05 IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attended the wedding reception of India cricketer Sanju Samson on Saturday at Girideepam Convention Centre, Nalanchira, Trivandrum.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Jay Bista cracks ton, Manipur bounce back to take 211-run lead

December 22, 2018 20:52 IST

Jay Bista rediscovered his form with a splendid century to lay a solid foundation with his partner Vikrant Auti before Saurashtra fought back on day one

Test specialists like Ajinkya Rahane might play for India A against England Lions

December 22, 2018 20:32 IST

Once India finishes their Test engagements against Australia, they will next play the five-day format in July, 2019 against the West Indies in a two-Test series as part of the World Test Championship.

Bangladesh vs West Indies: Umpire’s wrong ‘No ball’ causes controversy in 3rd T20I

December 22, 2018 20:28 IST

Controversy erupted during the third T20I between Bangladesh and West Indies in Mirpur after Liton Das was caught but the umpire wrongly signalled it as a no ball.

India's skipper Virat Kohli exhorts the crowd to cheer after they claimed the wicket of Australia's Peter Handscomb during play in the second cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens)

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli is the energy of Indian team, says Brad HoggSubscriber Only

December 22, 2018 19:36 IST

The four-match Test series is now levelled at 1-1, with India winning in Adelaide and Australia drawing level in Perth.

Nagpur: Indian batswoman Mithali Raj plays a shot during the 3rd ODI match against England at Vidarbha Cricket Association Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday. PTI Photo (PTI4_12_2018_000290B)

Time to bring more spotlight on cricket: Mithali Raj

December 22, 2018 18:45 IST

Selectors have reposed their faith on Mithali who retained her place in the T20 squad and captaincy for next month's tour to New Zealand.

‘I stay in a bus and don’t have a home’: MS Dhoni replies to a young fan

December 22, 2018 17:27 IST

While Dhoni is mostly staying away from cricket several former cricketers have questioned his decision to skip domestic cricket.

Bangladesh vs West Indies 3rd T20 Highlights: Windies win by 50 runs, clinch series 2-1.

December 22, 2018 20:15 IST

Bangladesh vs West Indies 3rd T20 Highlights: West Indies won the third T20I against Bangladesh by 50 runs and clinched the series 2-1.

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Najam Sethi is responsible for PCB’s financial loss: Shaharyar Khan

December 22, 2018 15:14 IST

The ICC's Dispute Resolution Panel on Wednesday had ordered Pakistan to pay around USD 1.2 million to the BCCI after the world body rejected the PCB's compensation claim which blamed India for lack of bilateral series between the two nations.

Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 2 wickets.

Bangladesh, West Indies fined for slow over rate in 2nd T20I

December 22, 2018 14:50 IST

Captain Shakib Al Hasan was fined 20 percent of his match fee and West Indies counterpart Carlos Brathwaite was fined 40 percent.

Banned Sharjeel Khan agrees to undertake PCB’s rehabilitation program

December 22, 2018 14:45 IST

Sharjeel Khan who was suspended and sent home after the start of the Pakistan Super League in February last year, will be eligible to play cricket again in September, 2019 after the expiry of his ban with half of it suspended.

Sanju Samson tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Charulatha.

PHOTOS: Sanju Samson gets married to longtime girlfriend Charulatha

December 22, 2018 14:19 IST

Sanju Samson and Charulatha wedded in a simple ceremony at a resort in Kovalam, near Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday morning.

Perth Stadium was expected to be a seamer and bouncer friendly pitch prompting India to go with four seamers. (Source: BCCI/Twitter)

Mitchell Johnson, Michael Vaughan question ICC’s ‘average’ rating of Perth pitch

December 22, 2018 14:50 IST

Match referee Ranjan Madugalle on Friday rated the pitch at Perth Stadium as 'average', the lowest pass mark provided by the ICC when they assess the pitch and outfield of Test grounds.

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Post ball-tampering ban, Cameron Bancroft almost gave up cricket

December 22, 2018 12:05 IST

Cameron Bancroft is set to play the Big Bash League (BBL) once his ban ends. He has already been training with Perth Scorchers.

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Ranji Trophy: Delhi gain weight and pace in Navdeep Saini’s returnSubscriber Only

December 22, 2018 09:11 IST

Navdeep Saini's return after India A tour to New Zealand gives team the X-factor for game against Madhya Pradesh. Delhi have lost two of their five games this season.

Ranji Trophy: Another Jadeja in Saurashtra’s spin bowling department – Dharmendrasinh JadejaSubscriber Only

December 22, 2018 09:19 IST

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja used to while his time as a medium pacer in tennis ball cricket before his father, a farmer, told his son to try his luck in proper cricket.