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Ind-Pak 2021 WC clash becomes most viewed T20I match: ICC

The overall TV consumption for the full tournament in India was recorded at 112 billion minutes, despite India's early exit from the tournament

Pressure mounts on Pujara-Rahane duo ahead of South Africa tour

Time is running out for Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane after another failure and this time, in reasonably conducive home conditions

On debut, Shreyas Iyer shows the way as India score 258/4 at stumps

Debutant Shreyas Iyer was guts, aggression and flair rolled into one during an unbeaten knock of 75 as India ended on 258 for four on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand

From hospital bed to Test debut, a roller-coaster ride for Shreyas Iyer

Cricketers getting injured are not a new thing, but recovering from injury and getting a Test cap is a good achievement for anyone

Don't see Paine's inclusion in Ashes playing XI as distraction: Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Thursday asserted that the inclusion of an under-fire Tim Paine in the playing XI for the Ashes series will not be a distraction for the hosts.

Dravid-Rohit's backing can change 'swing king' Bhuvneshwar's fortunes

Bhuvneshwar Kumar hasn't been at his absolute best with the ball in the last couple of years but constant backing and trust can change fortunes for him

Ind vs NZ: Iyer to make Test debut, confirms stand-in skipper Rahane

Rahane said India would miss all the big names, but that the youngsters stepping in were good enough to compete at the Test level

Rahul gains a slot to fourth, Suryakumar jumps 24 places in T20I rankings

KL Rahul gained a slot to occupy the fifth spot while middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav galloped 24 places to the 59th position in the ICC men's T20I player rankings released on Wednesday

Need to come up with different methods to counter Indian spin: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson believes his team needs to come up with various methods to counter the challenge from Indian spinners

Not concerned about my form, contribution doesn't mean century: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane was not amused with questions related to his poor form, insisting that concerns about his lean patch are unfounded and contribution doesn't mean a Test hundred in every game

All eyes on Rahane as 'second string' India take on gutsy New Zealand

A captain battling existential crisis, a pacer about to be phased out and a white-ball maverick trying to earn his red-ball stripes makes for a heady combination as India faces New Zealand in 1st Test

All eyes on Rahane as 'second string' India take on gutsy New Zealand

Ajinkya Rahane's second-string India aim to size up a gritty New Zealand in first Test starting Thursday.

It was very frustrating to miss out on T20 World Cup, says Tymal Mills

English speedster Tymal Mills said that missing out of the crucial matches of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup because of a right thigh strain was very frustrating.

BCCI's 'halal' meat recommendation for Indian cricketers raises eyebrows

The catering and menu document also mentions categorically that no pork or beef should be part of any food in any form or variety

IPL: TVS Eurogrip is the principal sponsor for Chennai Super Kings

TVS Eurogrip said it has associated with four time IPL winner Chennai Super Kings, owned by The India Cements Ltd, to be its principal sponsor for the next three years

BCCI must allow IPL teams to play exhibition games overseas: Ness Wadia

The IPL emerged as a global brand after the bidding for two teams last month fetched more than $1.5 billion

KL Rahul ruled out of first Test, Suryakumar Yadav added to squad

Senior India opener KL Rahul was on Tuesday ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday, due to an injury.

Reinstating Smith as Australia captain will only add to the circus: Healy

If Steve Smith is reinstated as captain of the Australian Test squad for the upcoming Ashes following Tim Paine's exit will only add to the circus, said former wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy

Haven't changed technique but being fearless helped me enjoy game: Pujara

It wasn't an alteration in technique but a fearless approach that has brought the joy back in batting for Cheteshwar Pujara, who won't put undue pressure of performance on himself

You may find us playing three spinners, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has hinted that if the conditions demand, the visiting side may field three specialist spinners against India in the first Test, starting here on Thursday.