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R Ashwin becomes fastest Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket

Ashwin is the only Indian bowler after legend Anil Kumble to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker for India in Test cricket history, with 619 scalps to his name.

2nd Test: Williamson slams 32nd ton; NZ beat South Africa by 7 wkts

Williamson scored centuries in both innings of the first test which New Zealand won by 281 runs.

Despite BCCI's mandate, Ishan Kishan's absence from Ranji Trophy continues

Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar and Shreyas Iyer were specifically told to play for their respective state teams in first-class cricket.

Who scored fastest fifty on debut in Test cricket history for India?

The record for the fastest half-century on debut for India sits with Yadvendra Singh, the Yuvraj of Patiala, who scored a 42-ball fifty against a touring England side in 1934.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Why England start at 5-0 in their first innings?

India was fined five penalty runs as Ashwin on Day 2 and Jadeja on Day 1 ran in the middle of the pitch. The first instance was counted as a warning.

I just wanted to play international cricket in front of my father: Sarfaraz

All that Sarfaraz Khan wanted since the beginning of his cricket journey as a six-year-old was to become an international player in front of his father.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage - Collingwood

Collingwood said Sarfaraz showed a 'lot of courage to play like that' after the right-handed batter smashed his fifty off 48 balls, the joint fastest by an Indian on debut.

3rd Test: Suryakumar's message brought Sarfaraz Khan's father to Rajkot

If it wasn't for India batter Suryakumar Yadav, father of Sarfaraz Khan would not have been present to see his son get the coveted Test cap from Anil Kumble.

India vs England Rajkot Test: Jadeja apologises for Sarfaraz's run out

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday apologised to Sarfaraz Khan for a "wrong call" that led to the debutant batter getting run out on day one of third Test against England.

NCA not open to all: BCCI on trending fraudulent admission advertisements

The BCCI said in a statement that it has recently come across fraudulent advertisements promising aspiring cricketers admission into the NCA

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv | Rajkot Test

From 14 only, I made Dhruv play hundreds of matches in local tournaments around Delhi and NCR and more he played, the better he got, says Dhruv Jurel's first coach

'Sun will rise in its own time..': Sarfaraz's father amid tears of joy

I used to think that was why my dream didn't become a reality, but after getting the Test cap, my thoughts have changed for all kids who are working, says Sarfaraz Khan's father, Naushad

Pakistan cricket board terminates pacer Haris Rauf from central contract

The PCB also announced that Haris will not be granted No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in any foreign league up to June 30, 2024.

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

What ultimately shaped up was the Catch Trust Foundation, originally called the Gary Kirsten Foundation, in 2014 and its plan was to ensure that kids don't take the path of drugs and violence

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Highlights: Duckett ton keeps England ahead

India vs England Highlights, Rajkot Test Day 2: Ben Duckett scored a bucket full of runs as he remained unbeaten on 133 and England reached 207/2 to trail by 238 at the end of Day 2 of the third Test

WATCH: Rohit furious after Sarfaraz Khan's runout on Day 1 of Rajkot Test

The Indian skipper was standing in the dressing room as Jadeja was only one run short of the century, but the runout drew Rohit's ire, and he threw his cap away in disgust.

ICC bans UK cricketer Rizwan Javed for over 17 years for match-fixing

Rizwan was among eight players and officials charged by the ICC on behalf of the ECB in September last year concerning the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League and attempts to corrupt matches

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma hits 11th Test century in Rajkot

While getting to his hundred, Rohit also became second India with the most sixes in Test cricket. He overcame former India captain MS Dhoni's 78 sixes in Tests.

India's centrally contracted players will have to play Ranji: Jay Shah

Jay Shah said the chairman of selectors will be given a free hand to take a call on his own if a player refuses to follow instructions given by the team management.

Rahul Dravid to remain India's head coach till T20 World Cup: Jay Shah

Dravid's contract ended after ODI World Cup final 2023, but he was asked to continue in his role along with other support staff for the Dec-Jan tour to South Africa without finalising the tenure.