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India’s first target is to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup, says captain Mithali Raj

June 22, 2017 06:45 IST

Mithali Raj said that India's dominant performance in the recently concluded quadrangular series in South Africa alongwith Zimbabwe and Ireland was good preparation but they won't be resting on their past laurels.

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Clash of personalities may have led to Anil Kumble calling it quits, says Jason Gillespie

June 22, 2017 05:26 IST

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie said that while the captain and coach may not agree on absolutely everything they’ll work through any potential (difficult) situations if they have a shared vision.

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Bangladesh’s Rubel Hossain ruled out for a month due to bizarre injury

June 22, 2017 05:03 IST

Bangladesh Cricket Board physician Monirul Amin said Rubel underwent surgery today and would need four to six weeks off to recover. The incident occurred after Bangladesh's semi-final clash with India in the ICC Champions Trophy in Birmingham.

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Sarfraz Ahmed set to be appointed as Pakistan’s Test captain

June 22, 2017 04:37 IST

When PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan, the head of the executive committee, Najam Sethi were in London for the Champions Trophy, it had been decided to promote Sarfaraz Ahmed as Test captain.

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Both sides in Australia dispute hail Aussie Rules dealSubscriber Only

June 22, 2017 03:55 IST

Australia's top cricketers face being locked out unless a new memorandum of understanding is struck between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) before the end of the month.

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England make light work of clumsy South Africa, win first T20I by nine wickets

June 22, 2017 02:13 IST

England ran over a hapless South African side as they chased down a target of 143 with nine wickets and nearly six overs to spare. Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales were the men who saw the hosts through.

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From lead roles to cameos, MS Dhoni- Yuvraj Singh star power on waneSubscriber Only

June 22, 2017 09:32 IST

Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni will have to do a lot more to ensure that they’re part of 2019 World Cup. Their performances weren't ones that did India any good despite them getting time to settle in.

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Palace intrigue around Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli sagaSubscriber Only

June 22, 2017 09:26 IST

The Kohli-Kumble breakup story is one with a multi-layered plot in which nobody, including the BCCI and Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comes out shining

Missing Champions Trophy 2017 due to injury was a hard reality to accept: Wahab Riaz

June 21, 2017 23:43 IST

Pakistan thumped India by 180 runs to bag their maiden Champions Trophy title at the Oval. But left-handed fast bowler Wahab Riaz was ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an ankle injury during their first Group B match against India. He bowled 8.4 overs before going out.

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England cruise to 9-wicket win over South Africa: Match highlights

June 22, 2017 01:47 IST

South Africa were completely out of their depth as England made a mockery out of the 143-run total set for them. Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales saw it through for the hosts while Jason Roy departed after a brief but brutal burst.

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I play cricket as if I worship it, says Hasan Ali

June 21, 2017 22:22 IST

Hasan Ali said, “I play cricket as if I worship it. I always feel that I should not fall short of my plans. I want to play like a brave man, like a lion. He also spoke of the influence his older brother has had on the way he bowls.

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Mohammad Amir all set for Essex debut

June 21, 2017 21:49 IST

Mohammad Amir is set to make his debut against Middlesex in the Specsavers County Championship day/night match next week. The seamer is available for all NatWest T20 Blast and Specsavers County Championship matches until the end of the season.

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My advice to Virat Kohli would be to make a statement and make things clear, says Sunil Gavaskar

June 21, 2017 21:16 IST

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar wants Virat Kohli to make a statement and reveal his side of story.

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Indian cricket team lands in West Indies, without coach

June 21, 2017 20:53 IST

The Virat Kohli-led side is scheduled to play five ODIs and only T20I from June 23 to July 9. The Indian team have included chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant while opener Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for this tour.

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Don’t make villians out of people without hearing all sides, says Aakash Chopra on Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli controversySubscriber Only

June 21, 2017 19:59 IST

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra stressed it was difficult for the relationship between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble to be rebuilt if the trust was gone between them. Anil Kumble stepped down as coach of the Indian team on Tuesday evening.