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New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamison celebrating after picking a wicket. (FILE)

Kyle Jamieson returns to New Zealand Test squad after a year following injury

February 2, 2023 22:59 IST

Ish Sodhi retained his spot in the squad after an impressive outing in Pakistan with the ball. The 30-year-old was the leading wicket-taker of the series with 13 scalps.

South Africa women celebrate the fall of an India wicket during their tri series final triumph. (ICC/Twitter)

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as South Africa win Tri-Series final by five wickets

February 2, 2023 21:53 IST

For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/16 in 4 overs) was brilliant in the Powerplay as a frustrated Mandhana was bowled having failed to open her account in previous seven deliveries.

Brisbane heat players after scoring the win against Sydney Sixers. (CA)

Heat reach BBL final after stunning Sixers by four wickets

February 2, 2023 20:18 IST

After restricting the hosts to a modest 116-9 in their 20 overs courtesy of a miserly 3-17 by spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, the Heat battled their way to 117-6 with 10 deliveries to spare.

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WATCH: Hanuma Vihari’s one-handed reverse shot for four in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

February 2, 2023 20:15 IST

During his innings of 15 runs from 16 deliveries in the second innings, Vihari scored three boundaries in the middle.

England skipper Jos Butler and Dawid Malan batting against South Africa. (ECB)

Uncapped Tom Abell, Rehan Ahmed in England squad for Bangladesh white-ball series

February 2, 2023 19:47 IST

Abell, who will captain the England Lions in the upcoming three-match unofficial ODI series against Sri Lanka A beginning February 15 in Colombo, will be joined by teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who has earned his first call-up to England's white-ball squad.

Bengal's bowler Akash Deep celebrates the wicket of Jharkhand's batter Kumar Deobrat during the 3rd day of Ranji Trophy quarter-finals cricket match between Bengal and Jharkhand, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (PTI)

Bengal in driver’s seat vs Jharkhand, aims third semifinal appearance on trot

February 2, 2023 18:47 IST

At stumps on Day 3, Jharkhand were ahead by just seven runs, with their second innings in disarray at 162 for 7. A total of 11 wickets tumbled on day three.

Indian batters Virat Kohli on the left and Cheteshwar Pujara on the right. (FILE)

How Kohli and Pujara’s issues against spin can be exploited by Australia in the Border-Gavaskar TrophySubscriber Only

February 3, 2023 21:10 IST

In the absence of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, the top order’s troubles against spinners raises concerns about India’s batting on home turners

Sohail Khan celebrates picking Virat Kohli's wicket at the 2015 World Cup. (PTI)

‘Beta jab tu Under-19 khel raha tha na, tera baap Test cricketer tha’: What former Pakistan pacer said to Virat Kohli during 2015 World Cup

February 2, 2023 18:12 IST

Sohail further mentioned that Misbah-ul-Haq got angry with him for losing his tempers against Kohli.

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow. (FILE)

Bairstow’s recovery from freak injury on ‘right track’; batter indicates he is keen on Ashes return

February 2, 2023 17:40 IST

Bairstow had broken his leg and dislocated his ankle when he slipped on a golf course in September last year and missed the T20 World Cup in Australia and the subsequent away Test tour of Pakistan.

Wahab Riaz on the left and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on the right.(Screengrab)

Minister ko thoda tight karna padega: Babar Azam excited to play with Wahab Riaz in PSL

February 2, 2023 17:42 IST

Riaz's appointment as sports Minister is quite similar to West Bengal player Manoj Tiwary's portfolio as State Sports Minister. He contested assembly elections from Shibpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) and won as a member of the legislative assembly in 2021.

Shubman Gill after scoring his 100 on left. (PTI) Virat Kohli's Instagram story on right. (Screengrab)

‘Sitaara. The future is here’: Virat Kohli all praise for Shubman Gill after his maiden T20I ton vs New Zealand

February 2, 2023 17:04 IST

With his score in the third T20I, Gill surpassed Kohli’s 122, which he scored against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup, as the highest T20I score by an Indian in the format.

Former England cricketer Andrew Strauss. (FILE)

Avoid dressing room banter bordering on bullying, racial harassment: Strauss

February 2, 2023 16:14 IST

The Pakistan-born cricketer, who played for county side Yorkshire for almost a decade, had told UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) in November 2021 that racist comments and actions by fellow cricketers had left him "close to taking his own life".

England's batsman Moeen Ali. (AP)

Watch: Moeen Ali attempts bizarre one-handed reverse switch hit during SA vs ENG ODI

February 2, 2023 15:26 IST

Moeen Ali attempted a strange one-handed reverse-hit which left the commentators in splits during the 3rd ODI against South Africa.

Indian former coach Ravi Shastri on the left and Umran Malik on the right. (FILE)

He plays an opportunity more in 50-over cricket than in T20s: Ravi Shastri backs Umran Malik for 2023 World Cup

February 2, 2023 15:02 IST

Umran Malik has picked up two wickets in the game helping India bowl out New Zealand bowl out for 66 helping India win by a massive 168 runs in the third T20I.

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‘India, meh arah hoon’: Usman Khawaja en route to India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

February 2, 2023 13:00 IST

Usman Khawaja boarded the flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru on Thursday and could attend the team’s training session on Friday.

Former Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq (File)

‘A slap on Pakistan cricket’: Misbah ul Haq slams PCB for Mickey Aurther’s appointment as ‘online coach’

February 2, 2023 12:28 IST

Misbah blamed former Pakistan players for damaging the credibility of the system and making PCB look outside the home territory for coaching roles.

Jofra Archer was at his menacing best on Wednesday – destroying stumps, hitting Aiden Markram with a bouncer and regularly exceeding 90 miles per hour.

(File photo)

‘Box office’ Archer ready to be patient after injury return

February 2, 2023 11:07 IST

Jofra Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries before returning to international cricket in the one-day series in South Africa.

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya, celebrate in this file photo. (PTI Photo)

‘Since MS Dhoni’s gone, responsibility is on me’: Hardik Pandya relishing challenges of his new role

February 2, 2023 14:51 IST

Hardik Pandya has claimed that he doesn't mind playing the role that MS Dhoni used to play for India during the latter stages of his career.

Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill. (BCCI TV)

‘Whenever I hit a six, you told me…’: Shubman Gill reveals mid-pitch conversations with Hardik Pandya

February 2, 2023 14:52 IST

Shubman Gill scored 126 not out off 63 balls, including 12 fours and seven sixes.

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How Justin Langer disturbed burglars at tennis neighbour Margaret Court’s Perth homeSubscriber Only

February 2, 2023 08:02 IST

A West Australian police spokeswoman said the coastal abode of Court, 80, and her husband Barry was targeted on Thursday evening where about 8pm, two men gained access to the premises via the front entrance door.

Bengaluru: Karnataka's Shreyas Gopal plays a shot during the second day of the 2nd quarter final of Ranji Trophy match between Karnataka and Uttarakhand at Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Ranji Trophy Q-F highlights: Madhya Pradesh need 187 runs to qualify for the semifinals against Andhra

February 2, 2023 20:58 IST

Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals highlights: Saurashtra lead by 10 runs against Madhya Pradesh going into the penultimate day of the match.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Steve Smith’s reboot that makes him so dangerousSubscriber Only

February 3, 2023 07:37 IST

Steve Smith delved into the changes he brought about in his batting that have turned him into a run-machine, across all formats.

Kapp will not play in the final T20 of a triangular series against India. (Twitter)

S Africa’s Kapp on compassionate leave after wife van Niekerk dropped from WC squad

February 1, 2023 23:38 IST

Hosts South Africa left regular captain Van Niekerk out of the squad on Tuesday after the all-rounder failed to meet fitness requirements.

India's Shubhman Gill plays a shot during the third T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

‘Hardik bhai told me to bat the way I do’: Shubman Gill after smashing 126* off 63 balls

February 2, 2023 09:07 IST

"It feels good when you practise and it pays off. Happy to get the big ones for the team. Everybody has a different technique to hit sixes," Gill said at the post-match presentation.

Shubman Gill

With newly-acquired boundary-clearing skill, classy Shubman is more dangerous than ever beforeSubscriber Only

February 3, 2023 07:36 IST

Following his 126 off 63 balls, Shubman Gill becomes only the fifth Indian batsman to score hundreds in all three international formats.

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