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Rishabh Pant returns as India announce squad for 1st Test against B'desh

While fast bowler Mohammed Shami remains on a comeback trail and was not included in the squad, uncapped left-arm Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Yash Dayal received his maiden Test call-up

Abundance of talent makes cricket powerful in India: Rahul Dravid

Hailing the club cricket structure in the country, particularly in Karnataka, Dravid said the system has allowed the sport to remain accessible to all

No one can match Anderson's career: Southee on longevity in Test cricket

Led by Tim Southee, the Kiwis start their Test cricket spell with a one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on September 9 at the Greater Noida Stadium.

We can beat any team: Afghanistan skipper ahead of one-off Test vs NZ

Afghanistan will look to get the better of New Zealand and take full advantage of the familiar conditions in India going into the one-off Test match.

Cricket great Andrew Flintoff gets new role for England after his TV career

Flintoff, who was an all-rounder, played 79 Tests for England and was the 2005 Ashes player of the series.

England cricketer Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

The 37-year-old England all-rounder said in an interview that it is time for him to step aside and give the next generation a chance.

Duleep Trophy: Pant's fifty, Sarfaraz's aggression give India B control

India B are now ahead by 240 runs with Washington Sundar (6) at crease after bowling out their rivals for 231 in their first innings to take a 90-run lead. Pant was the headliner of the day.

I enjoy Joe Root's batting: Kane Williamson on 'Fab 4' debate

Kane dismissed the comparison with Joe Root in a conversation ahead of his side's one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Greater Noida Stadium in India, which is scheduled to start on September 9.

Afghanistan include three uncapped players in Test squad vs New Zealand

Star all-rounder Rashid Khan is not in the squad as he is recovering from an injury. Zahir Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman will lead Afghanistan's spin attack in Rashid's absence.

Lack of Test opportunities breeds more hunger, says NZ spinner Ajaz Patel

Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase their skills as pitches and conditions there offer more assistance to seamers.

Why cricketers, sportspersons rarely succeed in politics unlike film stars

It isn't just the Congress fielding sportspersons for the forthcoming Haryana Assembly polls. The BJP has fielded Deepak Hooda, former captain of India's national kabaddi team, from Maham Assembly sea

Scotland vs Australia 2nd T20: Playing 11, Live Timings (IST), Streaming

Scotland vs Australia 2nd T20: The Australian side is expected to remain unchanged, while Scotland may bring in one extra bowler in place of all-rounder Jack Jarvis. Check full playing 11 here.

Duleep Trophy 2024: Musheer, Saini keep balance in favour of India B

India B needed their bowlers to carry on the excellent effort of Musheer Khan (181, 373b, 16x4, 5x6) that powered B' to 321 in their first innings

Quinton de Kock named ODI Player of the Year after brilliant run in 2023 WC

Reeza Hendricks received the T20I Player of the Year award for being the only South African batter to score a half-century in the period considered, which excluded the T20 World Cup.

India's fast bowling makes them difficult to beat in Australia: Labuschagne

India have won every bilateral Test series against Australia since losing 1-2 in an away affair in 2014-15. They have recorded identical 2-1 series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21 Down Under.

Anuj Rawat credits Virat Kohli's advice for success in Delhi Premier League

Rawat, who shares the dressing room with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has scored 328 runs in eight outings.

Vikram Rathour, Rangana Herath added to New Zealand cricket coaching staff

New Zealand will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan before heading to Sri Lanka for a two-Test series. The one-off Test against the Afghans will be held at the Greater Noida Sports Complex.

BCCI AGM on September 29 at Bengaluru; New NCA to be inaugurated

The AGM will coincide with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) centre in the outskirts as all the board members will be present in the city.

PCB will now conduct fitness tests before giving central contract

The fitness test will be carried out between September 6 and 8 at Lahore and the process will be supervised by white ball head coach Gary Kirsten and the team's physiotherapist and trainer

Why the formidable Bangladesh could be a threat to India's home dominance

The way the Bangla Tigers outmanoeuvred Pakistan in all departments to register their maiden series win against the latter means they will now be a formidable challenge for India