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How ICC ODI World Cup 2023 provided major economic boost to India

The quadrennial event also broke the record for the most-attended ICC event, with a total of more than 1.25 million spectators attending the 50-over World Cup.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test likely to be called off without a toss

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test: Given the continued poor weather, officials did not delay in deciding there would be no play on Wednesday (September 11).

Full list of Test matches which were called off without a ball being bowled

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test in Greater Noida could become the 8th Test match in cricket history to be called-off without a ball being bowled

'He has ability to move ball both ways': SL bowling coach lauds pacer

Asitha was one of the brightest spots for Sri Lanka in the series, ending as the leading wicket-taker with 17 scalps in six innings across three matches at an average of 24.64.

Ben Stokes returns as England names 17-player squad for Pakistan Test tour

Some of the notable names in the 17-player squad include two uncapped players, Durham's Brydon Carse and Essex's Jordan Cox.

Greater Noida Stadium may have hosted last int'l game; awaiting report

It was the Afghanistan Cricket Board's choice and the Greater Noida Authority was supposed to provide them with international standard facilities.

Bangladesh's pace sensation Nahid Rana confident for India Test series

The 21-year-old consistently hit 150 kph and stood out as the star performer especially in the second innings of the final Test in Rawalpindi where he took 4/44 as Bangladesh secured a historic sweep.

Rinku to feature in Duleep Trophy round 2, replaces Pant in India B

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal and Sarfaraz Khan, who too are part of India's 16-man squad for the opening Test, have not been released from their Duleep Trophy duties.

Afghanistan defends venue selection after no play in first 2 of AFG-NZ days

ACB said that Afghanistan had recently played a three-day game against a local team in Noida, which went smoothly, giving them confidence about hosting the Test.

Iron to grass transplant: Six unique ways to dry up cricket field in India

On Day 2 of AFG vs NZ one-off Test, groundsmen used an innovative method to dry up a patch of the field. Earlier household iron was used to dry a damp patch on a patch in Guwahati in 2020

Wet outfield & poor facilities mar Day 1 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test

After six inspections (at 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM and 4:30 PM), the match officials declared the outfield unsuitable for play.

Khawaja believes India's success in Australia has made rivalry intense

India had beaten Australia on their last two tours of Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21) with an identical 2-1 margin

Ganguly believes Pant will become one of all-time greats in Test cricket

Pant on Sunday returned to the Test side for the first time since his life-threatening car accident in December 2022

Iftikhar Ahmad says he considers himself tailender, ready to bat lower

In an interaction with the media in Faisalabad where players have assembled for the Champions Cup tournament, Iftikhar said he didn't consider himself a middle-order batter.

Graeme Smith says its too early to add Impact Player rule in SA20

The much talked-about Impact Player rule, which allows teams to replace a player of choice at any point in the game, was introduced in the IPL in its gone-by season

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets in third Test, their fourth in England

Nissanka underpinned the chase with his second test hundred, reaching three figures in 107 balls and finishing 127 not out as Sri Lanka got to 219 in 40.3 overs

KL Rahul to get preference over Sarfaraz Khan in Bangladesh Test series

Sarfaraz, a domestic giant, had a very impressive debut with twin half-centuries on debut against England at Rajkot and another half ton against the same opposition at Dharamsala

Duleep Trophy 2024: Musheer to Manav; top five performers from round 1

The outstanding performances of Musheer Khan and Manav Suthar were instrumental in securing victories for their respective teams in the first-round matches

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Playing 11, live toss timings and streaming

The day 1 of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test has been called off due to wet outfield. The action will now resume on day 2.

How to get AFG vs NZ Test tickets? Greater Noida weather forecast on Sept 9

Given the wet conditions at the Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium over the past weeks, it would be a major surprise if AFG vs NZ toss happens at 9:30 AM IST on Sept 9 even if rain gods stay away