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Sunil Joshi was part of the support staff when Bangladesh beat Australia for the first time in a Test.

Sunil Joshi applies for bowling coach's job, says 'India need a spin expert'

The Indian team has not had a specialist spin consultant since Anil Kumble who was actually the head coach before he quit the post.

06 Aug 2019 3:07 PM

The veteran had not played competitive cricket for a month leading into the match after injuring the same calf playing for Lancashire. (Photo: AFP)

James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test with injury

After pulling up injured on the first morning in Birmingham, Anderson, 37, was restricted to two batting cameos at number 11.

06 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

Gill was impressive during India A tour of West Indies A for five unofficial ODIs. The 19-year-old was among the runs as he thrice scored fifties. (Photo: PTI)

Shubman Gill to lead India Blue in Duleep Trophy

The All-India Senior Selection Committee chaired by MSK Prasad picked the squads for India Blue, India Green and India Red.

06 Aug 2019 2:49 PM

Just a day after Cricket South Africa (CSA) decided to sack former West Indian player and coach Ottis Gibson, current Proteas captain Faf du Plessis came out with a tweet stating that he liked working with Gibson. (Photo: AFP)

Faf Du Plessis tweets a heart felt note for out-going coach Ottis Gibson

On Sunday, the South African Cricket Board stated that Gibson and his support staff’s contract will not be renewed.

06 Aug 2019 2:48 PM

Kohli also lauded youngster Washington Sundar, who was asked to open the bowling in both the matches. (Photo: AFP)

India vs West Indies 3rd T20 preview: Kohli and Co eye series whitewash

India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with 22-run (DLS method) win over West Indies in the second T20I.

06 Aug 2019 2:18 PM

Navdeep talked to Bhuvneshwar Kumar about the meaning of the tattoo and the reasons behind getting it. (Photo: Twitter)

Navdeep Saini reveals about his wolf tattoo: watch

He also talked about his performance and his dream debut.

06 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

The decision, taken during a board meeting last week, follows a disastrous South African World Cup campaign in which the Proteas finished seventh of the 10 teams. (Photo:AFP)

Cricket South Africa sack Ottis Gibson and Co after disappointing World Cup run

The clean-out comes shortly before a tour of India next month during which South Africa will play their first three Test matches.

06 Aug 2019 1:30 PM

The plan is to adopt a football-style management structure, where there will be a team manager, who will select his own coaching staff and captains in the three formats of the game. (Photo: AP)

CSA make changes to their cricket structure post World Cup debacle

South African cricket is embracing a football-style setup as part of a radical overhaul in the wake of their World Cup debacle.

06 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

Former India cricketer Tendulkar in a tweet said he loved watching and playing against Steyn. (Photo: PTI)

'Steyn always challenged batsmen to bring their A-game', says Tendulkar

The fast bowler represented South Africa in 93 Tests and took 439 wickets at an average of 22.95.

06 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

Fabian Allen has represented West Indies in nine T20Is and 10 ODIs. (Photo:AFP)

Fabian Allen replaces Khary Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Fabian last wore the maroon colours during the World Cup in the UK.

06 Aug 2019 1:05 PM

Any thoughts Steve Smith might be rusty on his return to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal were dashed by innings of 144 and 142. (Photo:AFP)

Three things we learned from the first Ashes Test

AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the opening match in a five-Test clash for the Ashes.

06 Aug 2019 12:40 PM

The International Cricket Council said that Pollard's conduct was in breach of Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct. (Photo: AFP)

Kieron Pollard fined, handed demerit point for disobeying umpire in T20 versus India

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point.

06 Aug 2019 12:34 PM

Nevertheless, Jofra Archer’s tweet didn’t mention anything regarding the Article 370, but the Indian netizens linked Jofra’s tweet with the context of Article 370 and got really amused by his prediction. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer prediction on article 370 comes true as central government scraps it

However, all of the predictions have been made years back by the 24-year-old Barbados born pacer.

06 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

Smith, pilloried and banned for a year over the infamous 'Sandpaper-gate' affair, rose above taunts of "We saw you cry on the telly" with centuries in each innings before England crumbled to a 251-run defeat in Birmingham. (Photo: AFP)

Who's crying now? Australian glee as cricketers rise from Ashes

Australians basked in rediscovered pride in their cricketers Tuesday after Steve Smith inspired a thumping Ashes Test win over England.

06 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday took a jibe at Shahid Afridi, saying the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted. (Photo: File)

Don't worry, will sort it out son: Gambhir tells Afridi on crimes committed in PoK

Former Pakistan all-rounder Afridi hit out at the United Nations (UN) for its silence on the scrapping of Article 370.

06 Aug 2019 11:01 AM

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday conveyed good luck to former cricketer Brendon McCullum for the next chapter in his career - commentatory and coaching. (Photo:AFP)

Good luck for commentatory, coaching: NZC wishes Brendon McCullum on retirement

NZC's BlackCaps in a tweet congratulated the 37-year-old, a day after McCullum announced that he will retire from all forms of cricket.

06 Aug 2019 10:17 AM

Steve Smith hit 144 and 142 as Australia beat England by 251 runs at Edgbaston to win the opening game of the five-match Ashes series. (Photo:AFP)

Emotional Steve Smith revels in Ashes centuries

Smith, who has now scored 25 hundreds in 65 Tests, revealed he had lost his passion for cricket as a result of his ban and an elbow injury.

06 Aug 2019 10:05 AM

37-year-old Brendon McCullum skippered New Zealand to the 2015 World Cup final, where they were beaten by Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Brendon McCullum declares retirement from all forms of cricket

McCullum has spent the past few years playing in T20 competitions across the globe, his final stint coming with the Toronto Nationals.

06 Aug 2019 9:55 AM

Australia and England would now face each other in the second Test match in Ashes from August 18 at Lord's Cricket Ground.(Photo:AFP)

Cricket fraternity hails Steve Smith remarkable return to Test cricket

Sachin's remarks come after Australia's 251-run win over England in the first Test match of the ongoing Ashes at Edgbaston.

06 Aug 2019 9:46 AM

After pacer Dale Steyn's decision to retire from Test cricket, South Africa's skipper Faf du Plessis labelled the fast bowler as 'the greatest of his generation'. (Photo:AFP)

Dale Steyn 'the greatest of his generation': Faf du Plessis

Earlier on Monday, the South African pacer announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.

06 Aug 2019 9:35 AM

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