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KBC 15: Amitabh Bachchan gives marriage advice to cricketer Ishan Kishan

The new episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati featured Indian cricketers Ishan Kishan and Smriti Mandhana on the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan

Tom Curran, Sixers lose appeal to have his BBL's 4-match ban over turned

English all-rounder Tom Curran's appeal to have his four-match ban overturned for intimidating an umpire during a recent Big Bash League match has been dismissed. Cricket Australia had charged Curran on Thursday with a level-three offence under clause 2.17 in the code of conduct following an incident that occurred during the Sydney Sixers' team warm-up before its match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11. Video footage of the incident showed Curran apparently refusing to comply with the umpire's direction to stay off the wicket while warming up. Curran who has been capped for England in all three formats and is in his fourth season with the Sydney Sixers then went to the other end to complete another practice run-up and almost collided with the umpire, who had stood on the bowling crease to prevent Curran from again encroaching onto the pitch. A verbal altercation between Curran and the umpire immediately followed. Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement on Sunday th

Who is Mallika Sagar, the first female auctioneer in 16-year IPL history?

Mallika Sagar became the first female auctioneer in the history of IPL. She has earlier demonstrated her skills in the Kabaddi League, and the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL)

IPL 2024 Auction: Complete list of players in Rs 50 Lakh base price

A total of 76 players have registered with a base price of Rs 50 Lakh for the IPL 2024 auction. Who among them could feature in the top buys?

Big B becomes owner of Mumbai team in Indian Street Premier League

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday announced his association with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Mumbai. The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release. The inaugural edition is scheduled to be held from March 2 to March 9 in Mumbai. The tournament will feature 19 high-intensity matches, boasting a line-up of six teams Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar. Bachchan said being part of the league marks a new beginning for him. "A new day .. and a new enterprise .. For me an honour and a privilege to be with Mumbai as Team Owner, and to be privy to the surge of talent erupt , for a grand visionary future .." the 81-year-old actor wrote on his personal blog. He described the ISPL as an exciting and a noble concept. "An opportunity for them that exhibited their capacity on the streets, gullies and make shift home made pitches to play cricket , now t

Ahmed Shehzad retires from PSL, says 'deliberate effort' to keep him out

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has retired from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after blaming all six franchises for making a "deliberate effort" to keep him out of the competition.He released a statement, giving a brief detail about the reasons for his not being a part of the PSL. He also hinted about taking offers from different franchises as his retirement from PSL does not mean that he is retiring from cricket in its entirety."I have tried really hard in domestic cricket consistently in the last few years, and did reasonably well in the National T20 Cup just before the PSL draft. There seems a deliberate effort to keep me out, even when franchises have opted for other performers with inferior numbers than me. But when everything is pre-planned, it doesn't really matter. I don't know whose responsibility it is to get top domestic performers in the PSL then," Ahmed said in his statement, according to ESPNcricinfo.The 32-year-old last made his PSL appearance and represented Quetta ...

Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODIs: Uncapped Ben Sears replaces Kyle Jamieson

Uncapped New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been called up to Kiwi's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Bangladesh to replace Kyle Jamieson after he sustained a stiff left hamstring

After Sachin Tendulkar, BCCI to retire MS Dhoni's iconic number 7 jersey

The only other Indian cricketer to have been given the honour is Sachin Tendulkar. In 2017, the BCCI decided to put his number 10 jersey off the shelf for the new players

BCCI may launch new cricket league in T10 format next year: Report

This comes at a time when the league with the shortest form of cricket, the 20-over Indian Premier League, has seen a rise in viewership as well as valuation

Australian Cameron Green suffering from irreversible chronic kidney disease

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has revealed he was born with an irreversible chronic kidney disease, which at one stage put his life expectancy at 12 years. The lanky all-rounder, who is a vital part of the Australia cricket team, said that the disease has no symptoms and is irreversible. "My parents got told when I was born that I had chronic kidney disease, basically, there's no symptoms, it was just picked up through ultra sounds," Green told Channel 7. "Chronic kidney disease is basically a progressive disease of your kidney's health function. Unfortunately, mine don't filter the blood as well as other kidneys." The 24-year-old revealed that his kidney function is currently at about 60 per cent, which is stage two, with stage five needing transplant or dialysis. "Fortunately, I'm stage two, but if you don't look after them enough, it easily goes back down. Kidneys can't get better. It's irreversible. So any way you can find to slow the progression, you basically try and .

ICC World Cup 2023: Local biz saw 400% hike in spending by foreign tourists

Quick-service restaurants in host cities saw an increase in spending by foreign tourists for three key matches - India vs Pakistan, India vs England, and the final clash between India and Australia

IPL becomes a decacorn with valuation of $10.7 bn, MI most valuable team

Among the IPL franchises, Mumbai Indians was the most valuable, with a valuation of $87 million

It wasn't easy to move on after defeat in World Cup final: Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said that since it was tough to move on after the defeat, he decided to take some time off

Mandhana bats for Women's WTC, England's Beaumont says long way to go

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday welcomed the idea of organising a World Test Championship in women's Test cricket, but England veteran Tammy Beaumont said it would be unfair to have such a competition when only three countries are playing regularly. In men's Test cricket, the ICC's World Test Championship began with 2019-2021 as the first two-year cycle. It is currently in its third edition. The women's game, however, does not have any such competition. There is a huge disparity among women's teams in terms of playing Test cricket as only England, Australia and India have played in the longest format regularly even though there is a long gap. "I would love to be a part of the World Test Championship but that is for the boards and the ICC to decide," Mandhana told the media ahead of India's training session here on Tuesday. "Having watched a lot of men's Test cricket and championships that would be really exciting to be a part of something of that sort. But as I said,

Steve Smith not in "hurry" to make decisions about retirement from cricket

Australia's stalwart batter Steve Smith is not looking to bring the curtain down to his international career just like his compatriot David Warner after a busy cricketing calendar year

Shakib ready to forgo franchise cricket to prolong international career

Bangladesh's experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is willing to let go of the opportunities for franchise cricket with hopes of extending his international career.

ICC U19 WC: India to open campaign against Bangladesh on January 20

India will start their campaign in the Under-19 World Cup with a match against Bangladesh on January 20 in Bloemfontein, South Africa as per ICC's revised schedule, which was released on Monday. The fixture had to be renewed after the tournament was shifted from Sri Lanka to South Africa after the ICC suspended the island nation for political interference in cricketing administration. India have been placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland and the USA. After their match against Bangladesh, India will face Ireland on January 25 at Bloemfontein and in their last league match on January 28, they will be up against the USA at the same venue. The tournament will open with a double header on January 19 as Ireland will face-off against the USA at Bloemfontein while West Indies and South Africa will meet each other at the JB Marks Oval at Potchefstroom. India's schedule: January 20: India vs Bangladesh. January 25: India vs Ireland January 28: India vs USA Other groupings: Gr

Tripura tourism brand ambassador Ganguly wants cricket to flourish in state

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he wants to help Tripura to flourish in cricket, besides promoting the state's tourism sector as its brand ambassador. Addressing a press conference, he said he follows Tripura's cricket players and is impressed with Manisankar Murasingh. "I am a cricketer and want to help the state cricket body. I want the state to build a stadium to host big matches. If Guwahati can host India team's matches, why can't Tripura?" he asked. "I follow the players who are playing for Tripura, and I am impressed by the way Manisankar Murasingh plays in various tournaments. I hope he will play in IPL as he has already been shortlisted," said the former BCCI president. Ganguly signed an agreement with state Tourism Minister Sushant Chowdhury at the Ujjyanta Palace. As part of the agreement, he will be the brand ambassador of Tripura Tourism. "I am really honoured to be the brand ambassador of Tripura. I agreed to the offer when Chowdhury first approac

WPL 2024 auction: Gujarat Giants grab uncapped Kashvee for Rs 2 crore

Annabel Sutherland became the highest-paid overseas cricketer in the WPL 2024 auction as Delhi Capitals bought her for Rs 2 crore.

The two incredible comebacks of 2023

Shah Rukh Khan redefined action while Virat Kohli showcased unmatched cricket prowess