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South Africa cricket team white-ball coach resigns due to personal reasons

South Africa's white-ball head coach Rob Walter will step down from his role at the end of the month due to personal reasons. Walter has attributed his resignation to personal reasons, which Cricket South Africa has accepted. Walter, who held the position since March 2023, has played an instrumental role in South Africa's recent successes on the global stage. Under his leadership, the Proteas made history by reaching their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup final in 2024, where they finished as runners up to India in Barbados. A record run of eight consecutive wins underpinned the campaign. His tenure also saw the 50-over side reach the semi-finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. In his time at the helm, Walter oversaw the national side in 36 One-Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals, with series wins against Netherlands, Australia, Ireland and Pakistan. His final assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he led the Proteas to another semi-final

Why are international cricket windows and tweaks in WTC needed?

ICC's cricket committee is expected to discuss proposed changes to the WTC format during its upcoming meeting in Zimbabwe

Jio extends unlimited offer till April 15 for ongoing cricket season

Originally, the offer, which includes free 90-day JioHotstar access in 4K and a 50-day JioFiber/AirFiber trial, was meant to end on March 31

IPL's viewership set to grow with JioStar's expansion and strategic goals

The IPL continues to be a colossal force in India's sports scene, evolving into a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions of fans for over two months each year.

Just not cricket: WPL's success is a rare break for Indian sportswomen

Gender disparity in other sports continues: In participation, recognition, and reward

Gough and Wilson dropped: How does ICC select its elite umpiring panel?

Gough's overturn percentage for 2024 was relatively low at 21.7%. Despite this, the former English county cricketer is widely acknowledged as one of the finest umpires in the world.

Digital streaming: Indians used one exabyte of data in watching cricket

The total data consumption across the world for the 2024 Olympics is estimated at an average of 0.9 EB per day

Why was Washington Sundar benched? Even Sundar Pichai wants to know

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a cricket enthusiast, joins the IPL debate, questioning why Washington Sundar was left out of Gujarat Titans' playing XI against Punjab Kings

Sri Lanka court sentences Indian to hard labour over cricket match fixing

An Indian national was on Tuesday sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment by the high court in the central town of Matale in connection with a 2024 case of fixing a cricket match. Yogi Patel was charged based on a complaint by Upul Tharanga, chairman of Sri Lanka selectors, over a proposal to fix matches in the Legends League T20 tournament played in Kandy. Patel, who was tried in absentia as he had fled the country despite a travel ban by the court, was arrested in March last year and later released on bail in May under strict bail conditions. After he fled the country, his lawyers told the court that he had fled due to death threats. The judge had previously ordered the police's CID to issue an interpol warrant for Patel's arrest. Sri Lanka, in 2019, adopted the Prevention of Sports Related Corruption Act which carries jail terms up to 10 years and fines of over USD 5,50,000. Local media reports said the accused was also fined Sri Lankan Rupees (SLR) 85 million and ord

IPL sum insured drops significantly due to steep rise in premiums

In 2024, the total insurance cover taken against the IPL was Rs 10,000 crore. Broadcasters, organisers, franchises, and sponsors had taken insurance for Rs 6,000 crore

Best of BS Opinion: Uncertainty rules in a world in flux

Thanks to President Donald Trump, not just the world but even the US Fed remains in a state of suspense over how his tariff-threats will pan out in the real world

Abhishek Bachchan promotes European T20 Premier League in Dublin, Ireland

Scheduled to run from July 15 to August 3, 2025, the ETPL will showcase some of the world's best players, further solidifying its status as a prestigious tournament in the international T20 calendar.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians full schedule, SWOT analysis, match timings

As fans gear up for the IPL 2025 opener, Business Standard takes a look how MI are prepared for the new challenges ahead:

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings full schedule, SWOT analysis, match timings

As fans gear up to see the Men in Yellow take the field again in IPL 2025, Business Standard takes a look how CSK have prepared themselves for battle over the next few months.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20 playing 11, live match time and streaming

SonyLIV app and FanCode will provide the live streaming of the New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match in Auckland.

IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG shifted from Kolkata due to Ram Navami celebrations

This isn't the first time an IPL game in Kolkata has faced rescheduling due to security concerns around the Ram Navami festival.

IPL 2025: BCCI decide to lift Saliva ban in IPL after captains' meet

The captains expressed concerns that the ban was negatively affecting bowlers, particularly in terms of reverse swing, a technique that has become increasingly rare in white-ball cricket.

Ex-Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan's action cleared after reassessment

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared of a suspect bowling action, and now he will be able to resume his left-arm spin. Shakib will now be able to bowl in ODIs and leagues around the world, where he plies his trade after retiring from Tests and T20s. "The news is right (clearing the bowling test) and I am cleared to bowl again," Shakib told Cricbuzz. However, Shakib did not mention where did he took the third reassessment of his action. The veteran all-rounder's last competitive outing was against India in the second Test at Kanpur in October 2024. But last December, Shakib was suspended from bowling after his action was found illegal in an English County game for Surrey. The County match took place in September last year, but the result of the independent testing at the Loughborough University was revealed in December. Later, the 37-year-old underwent a second independent test in Chennai in January, but could not get his action cleared. Hence, he was not p

From RCB to CSK: Star performers from intra-squad matches ahead of IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Devdutt Padikkal was in excellent form ahead of the season opener, smashing a blistering 82 off 48 balls in an intra-squad match.

Bonanza! Rs 550 cr investment to drive brand-influencer collab in IPL 2025

According to an analysis by Qoruz, an influencer marketing intelligence platform, IPL 2025 is expected to witness an unprecedented surge in influencer collaborations