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Natarajan replaces Umesh in Test squad, Shardul in place of Shami

Tamil Nadu's yorker sensation Thangarasu Natarajan on Friday replaced injured pacer Umesh Yadav in the Indian Test team for the remaining two games against Australia

Majumdar to lead Bengal in Mushtaq Ali T20, Shami's brother gets call-up

Veteran batsman Anustup Majumdar was named Bengal captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, replacing Abhimanyu Easwaran

How planning his own sessions helped Rahane prepare for Australia tour

Ajinkya Rahane's meticulous planning and execution of his training sessions during the COVID-19 induced break is helping him immensely on the ongoing tour of Australia, feels his coach Pravin Amre

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kiwis begin training with eye on whitewash

New Zealand cricket team on Friday began preparation to boost their quest for a place in the ICC World Test Championship final

Indian women's cricket team tour of Australia postponed to next season

The Indian women's team's wait to resume international cricket since the coronavirus-induced break continued with scheduled tour of Australia getting postponed to next season, Cricket Australia said

NZ vs Pak: Hafeez lauds Pakistan's show of resilience against New Zealand

Star all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez hailed Pakistan's resilience on the final day of the first Test against New Zealand on Wednesday

India retain second spot in ICC World Test Championship rankings

India kept themselves in contention of competing in the final of the ICC World Test Championship next year after winning the Melbourne Test

New Zealand keep ICC WTC final hope alive after thrashing Pakistan

New Zealand boosted their hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final after securing a 101-run win against Pakistan in the first Test here on Wednesday.

Sreesanth in Kerala's list of players for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament

Former India pacer S Sreesanth is all set to play in domestic cricket as he was included in the Kerala list of players for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament scheduled for early next month

Ind vs Aus: Visitors came with fantastic plans for Smith, says Hussey

Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey has said Steve Smith being unable to get going against India is a "huge blow" for the hosts, adding that the visitors have come all prepared for the batsman

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tripathi to lead Maha; Kedar, Ruturaj in squad

Flamboyant batsman Rahul Tripathi will lead a 20-member Maharashtra squad at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy National T20 Championships, which will kick off the 2020-21 domestic season next month.

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma joins squad ahead of third Test

Rohit Sharma has joined the Indian squad in Melbourne ahead of their third Test against Australia.

SA vs SL: CSA adds Beuran Hendricks for 2nd Test, releases Migael Pretorius

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday added pacer Beuran Hendricks to the Test squad after clearing Covid-19 protocols

Md Azharuddin has close shave as his car turns turtle in Rajasthan

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin had a close shave on Wednesday as his car turned turtle when he was on his way to Ranthambore to celebrate New Year's eve

Losing Virat was not easy, but Jinks was very calm and balanced: Ashwin

Losing regular skipper Virat Kohli was not easy for the team, but stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane stood up to the challenge and led from the front, says R Ashwin

Cricket Australia confirms Sydney as venue for India vs Australia 3rd Test

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was confirmed as venue for the third Test between India and Australia, starting January 7, Cricket Australia said in a statement on Tuesday

IND vs AUS: Rohit pulls up Pujara for 'stiff' pose in Ashwin's group photo

Indian players were in a joyous mood after a commanding win over Australia and spinner Ashwin was seen engaging in a fun banter with opener Rohit Sharma over Cheteshwar Pujara's pose in a group photo

NZ vs PAK: New Zealand's Jamieson fined 25% match fee for breach of code

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and slapped with a demerit point for throwing a ball in direction of Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf while fielding in 1st Test

12 Windies players decline to tour Bangladesh due to Covid, other reasons

Twelve players, including Test captain Jason Holder, One-day International captain Kieron Pollard, and Darren Bravo, have declined to go to Bangladesh with the West Indies team

AUS vs IND: Australia remains favourites in last two Tests, says Cummins

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will soon return to form and with opener David Warner looking fit to go for the third Test, says Australia vice-captain Pat Cummins