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Ashwin reveals how he got MS Dhoni's attention during IPL stint with CSK

Ashwin got his contract with CSK, one of the most successful IPL sides, in 2008 and said the stint with CSK shaped his career.

England adds 3 county coaches to help players for West Indies Test series

Glen Chapple, Richard Dawson and Matthew Walker, who are head coaches at Lancashire, Gloucestershire and Kent respectively, will join what England is describing as a behind-closed-doors training group

Moeen Ali included in England's 30-member squad for closed doors training

This group will now go into camp at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday, June 23 ahead of the first Test against the West Indies starting, July 8

My agenda is not ICC but improvement in Pakistan cricket: PCB chairman Mani

Imran had asked me to come and work in Pakistan cricket, and I have stayed away from cricket for nearly 12 years since my last term as ICC chief, says PCB chairman

Ben Stokes' leadership style similar to that of Virat Kohli, says Joe Root

Root is expecting the arrival of his second child in July and he could miss a match or two to be with his wife Carrie and also to maintain the bio-security protocols to tackle Covid-19

Players won't be impacted due to support staff reduction: Justin Langer

The national men's team has traditionally had a selector on duty for overseas tours and Langer said the technology should help in filling the void

If England treat me like small kid, it will be their big loss: Naseem Shah

Naseem has already set his sights on doing well in the country and hailed the presence of fast-bowling great Waqar Younis in the coaching staff

First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi

Last week, Afridi had announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for novel coronavirus.

Top Indian golfers and Kapil Dev to feature in Covid-19 charity golf event

The charity exhibition match, touted as India's first live sport event during this ongoing pandemic, received a huge boost on Wednesday with top golfing bodies in the country coming out to support it

DDCA to induct former 1st-class players Tilak Raj, Anjali in Apex Council

The introduction of the two could lead to the removal of Sanjay Bhardwaj, one of the directors, who is an ex first-class cricketer from DDCA's Apex Council

Kerala ready to welcome Sreesanth into Ranji team if he proves fitness

In 2018, the Kerala High Court had struck down the life ban imposed on the cricketer by the BCCI and also quashed all proceedings against him

Andrew Strauss emerges surprise Cricket Australia CEO candidate: Report

Strauss had served England and Wales Cricket Board as a director of cricket between 2015 to 2018

Rio soccer league to return on Thursday despite coronavirus threat

The governing body of soccer in Rio de Janeiro said Flamengo and Bangu will play in an empty Maracan Stadium on Thursday in the local league

Premier League: Manchester City thrashes Arsenal 3-0 as EPL returns

Manchester City now has 60 points and is placed on the second position on the Premier League table while Arsenal holds the ninth spot with 40 points

Napoli wins its sixth Italian Cup title, beats Juventus in penalty shootout

Ronaldo was likely Juventus' last penalty taker but after Paulo Dybala had his shot saved and Danilo blasted high over goal, then he could only stand at midfield and watch as Napoli won shootout 4-2

ICC T20 World Cup not ' feasible' in 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani

Even if the ICC T20 World Cup is held, it will be in a bio-bubble environment, including empty stadiums, says Pakistan cricket board chairman Ehsan Mani

South Africa announces return to cricket with experimental 3-team format

The Solidarity Cup will be the showcase event for the brand-new cricket format which sees 24 of South Africa's top cricketers in three teams, playing two halves in one match.

Playing behind closed doors in England will not affect us: Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan is scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Sachin wasn't enjoying the game in 2007, was ready to give it up: Kirsten

Kirsten revealed Tendulkar wasn't happy with his batting position and was looking to end his career in 2007

Scotland's T20I against Australia cancelled due to coronavirus threat

Australia was scheduled to play Scotland on June 29 at 'The Grange' in Edinburgh, before taking on England in a limited-overs series