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Kaur, who has played in all the T20 World Cups so far, debuting in the format at the inaugural edition in 2009, said that the recent triumph of the U-19 team in the World Cup will act as an inspiration for the senior team in South Africa.

India are hungry for evasive World title: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur

January 30, 2023 18:24 IST

India will start their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on February 12 followed by clashes with West Indies, England and Ireland on February 15, 18 and 20 respectively.

Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne on the left and his luggage with coffee bags on the left. (Screengrab)

‘For anyone wondering, yep the coffee arrived!’: Marnus Labuschagne makes coffee after receiving his luggage for tour of India

February 1, 2023 11:51 IST

Australia, who haven’t won a Test series in India since 2004, will play four Tests in Nagpur (February 9-13), New Delhi (February 17-21), Dharamsala (March 1-5) and Ahmedabad (March 9-13).

Run machine Smith wins fourth Allan Border medal

January 30, 2023 17:23 IST

Smith polled 171 votes, while nearest rival Travis Head managed 144, to claim Australian cricket's greatest individual honour which he had previously won in 2015, 2018 and 2021.

A fan running with the ball on the street during an ILT20 game. (Screengrab)

Watch: Fan runs away with ball during ILT20 match after it’s hit for six onto the street

January 30, 2023 17:04 IST

The incident occurred in the 18th over of the innings in Matheesha Pathirana's bowling. During the third ball of the over, Mousley hit the ball out of the stadium onto the streets. A young fan took the ball as a souvenir and went away.

The Pakistan Cricket Board will appoint Arthur's assistant who will be in charge of the team on the ground in his absence.

World’s first-ever online coach?: Pakistan cricket in unusual arrangements with Mickey Arthur

January 30, 2023 16:49 IST

Arthur is renowned as a successful coach, who has led South Africa, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the international stage.

Indian U-19 women's cricket players celebrate with T20 world cup trophy after winning over England, in South Africa's Potchefstroom, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Women’s U-19 World Cup: Know the winners

January 30, 2023 16:32 IST

India on Sunday won their maiden ICC title in women's cricket as a bunch of sprightly and talented teenagers lifted the inaugural U-19 World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England.

Murali Vijay announces retirement from international cricket

January 30, 2023 19:16 IST

Vijay represented India in 61 Tests, 16 ODIs and 9 T20Is, scoring over 4,000 runs across formats. His most successful stint was with the Indian red ball team as he notched 3982 runs that included 12 centuries and 15 half-centuries.

England skipper Jos Butler on left and Rassie van der Dussen on the right. (Screengrab)

Watch: Banter between Jos Buttler and Rassie van der Dussen caught on stump mic

January 30, 2023 15:12 IST

The umpire intervened and asked both players to calm down.

I see three to four members of Women’s U-19 WC squad graduating to highest level: Mithali Raj

January 30, 2023 14:59 IST

Mithali, who was invited by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to interact with the cricketers ahead of the inaugural edition, feels women’s cricket has finally got a platform from where the players can be fast-tracked or groomed for the future.

Indian skipper Shafali Verma alongside other players shaking hands after the game. (ICC)

This is just the beginning, says Shafali after U-19 WC triumph

January 30, 2023 14:39 IST

Shafali, 19, has already established herself in India's senior side and wants to make the visit to South Africa even more memorable with another silverware.

India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey (FILE)

Curator is right person to answer that question: Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Ekana pitch

January 30, 2023 12:49 IST

India skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday slammed the standard of pitches used in the ongoing series against New Zealand and called the pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium a "shocker".

Former Pakistan all rounder feels there's no debate on who's better between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Jasprit Bumrah. (PTI)

‘Shaheen bahot accha hai, Bumrah toh uske paas bhi nahi aata’ (Shaheen is too good, Bumrah doesn’t even come close to him): Abdul Razzaq

January 30, 2023 12:35 IST

Both Afridi and Bumrah have been out of action, nursing recurring injuries in knee and back respectively.

Yuzi Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav in an interaction after the 2nd T20 in Lucknow. (Screengrab/BCCI)

‘He’s my batting coach, sab sikhata hai mujhe’- Suryakumar Yadav on batting tips from Yuzvendra Chahal

January 30, 2023 12:53 IST

On being asked about his slow batting on Lucknow's pitch, Suryakumar said, "I was there in the middle with a clear mindset that it's a tough wicket to play on and it was important for someone to play till last."

Babar Azam posing for photos at umpire Aleem Dar son's wedding in Lahore. (Videograb/Events&HappeningsSports)

Watch: Babar Azam turns up for umpire Aleem Dar son’s wedding

January 30, 2023 11:37 IST

Azam recently won the ICC men’s player of the year as well as the ICC men’s ODI player for the year of 2022. The award came on the back of 2600 runs scored across all three formats.

Ice-cream lover Mannat’s journey from playing gully cricket in Patiala to U-19 World Cup glorySubscriber Only

January 31, 2023 08:55 IST

The left-arm orthodox spinner started playing cricket with boys before her cousin Nupur Kashyap persuaded her to start training. Mannat Kashyap claimed a total of nine wickets during India U-19 women's team winning campaign in ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup

Hardik Pandya, IND vs NZ, Lucknow T20I, India beat New Zealand, Lucknow pitch

IND vs NZ: Indian skipper Hardik Pandya slams Lucknow pitch after last-over win over New ZealandSubscriber Only

January 30, 2023 10:03 IST

The Indian team scored a six-wicket win in the second T20I at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow after Surya Kumar Yadav hit a boundary off the penultimate ball.

‘Play without any pressure’: What Neeraj Chopra told the Shafali Varma-led Indian U-19 team ahead of the T20 World Cup finalSubscriber Only

January 30, 2023 13:07 IST

The Tokyo Olympics champion talked about his journey with the Indian women’s U-19 team and urged them to remain grounded

Indian Men's team congratulated the India under-19 women's team for their World Cup win. (BCCI)

Watch: Rahul Dravid passes it on to Prithvi Shaw to congratulate India U-19 Women’s World Cup winning team

January 30, 2023 09:47 IST

Senior women's team members can also be seen shouting and dancing after the under-19 team's historic win.

India Under-19 women's World Cup team member Archana Devi's mother Savitri (left) with family members in front of their house in Ratai Purwa village, Unnao. (Image Credit: Via arrangement)

Under-19 T20 World Cup: In village hit by outages, cops fit inverter to help Archana’s kin watch final without interruptionSubscriber Only

January 30, 2023 07:21 IST

After India won the match, people celebrated the occasion by busting crackers and distributing sweets. Archana’s family also went to a nearby temple to offer players.

The World Cup winning members shake a leg. (Instagram/ICC)

Watch: U-19 World Cup winning members celebrate with Kala Chashma

January 30, 2023 00:23 IST

The members were seen having a blast and letting their hair down after a tense final match, which they won by 7 wickets after chasing down England's target of 69 runs.

Indian U-19 Women's team after winning the T20 World Cup holding the national flag (BCCI).

Twitter reacts to India’s World Cup triumph in U-19 T20 Women’s World Cup

January 30, 2023 00:18 IST

India on Sunday won their maiden ICC title in women's cricket as a bunch of sprightly and talented teenagers lifted the inaugural U-19 World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England.

Prior to the final on Sunday, Titas had claimed four wickets in the World Cup before claiming two wickets in the final. (Twitter/BCCI Women)

Titas ready to fill Jhulan-sized holeSubscriber Only

January 30, 2023 19:19 IST

Bengal pacer's early burst helps her win Player of the Match award in India's U-19 title triumph

India's Suryakumar Yadav, right, hugs captain Hardik Pandya to celebrate their win in the second T20 international cricket match against New Zealand in Lucknow, India, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav)

IND vs NZ 2nd T20: India square series on square turnerSubscriber Only

January 29, 2023 23:48 IST

On what Hardik Pandya called a shocker, no batsman hit a six all game, spinners bowled 30 overs, and India panted to reach a target of 100.

It was a sleepless night for Shafali's father who has never shied away from going the distance for his daughter's sporting pursuits. He gets a touch emotional as he recalls Shafali's early days when the now India star and her brother Sahil would hop on to the back of the two-wheeler every morning looking for a spot to practise.

Captain Shafali’s superstitious daddy remains stickler for seating arrangement in Rohtak, till the Cup is wonSubscriber Only

January 30, 2023 19:18 IST

A friend, a relative and even a print journalist told to stay put in allotted place till the win is sealed as Sanjeev Verma recalls emotional journey of her career.