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Former Pakistan womens skipper Sana Mir on Wednesday announced that she will be taking a break from international cricket and would not be available for selection for upcoming series against England. (Photo:Instagram)

Pakistan's Sana Mir takes break from international cricket

She also announced that she would be using the time to reset her future objectives and targets.

20 Nov 2019 11:29 AM GMT

As India gear up for their first-ever Day-Night encounter against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Rohit Sharma will be looking stamp his dominance by turning on his hit-mode. The hitman will aim to smash a ton with few sixes, after having dismissed for six in the first Test match. (Photo:AP)

Rohit Sharma two hits away from breaking this humongous record

The 32-year-old, however, need to hit two sixes to be the third batsman to hit 400 sixes in International cricket.

20 Nov 2019 11:11 AM GMT

The young Saif Hassan was in line to make his debut in the historic pink-ball Test at the Eden Gardens. (Photo: PTI)

Bangladesh youngster Saif Hassan ruled out of day-night Test

The 21-year-old Hassan split the webbing of his finger while coming in as a substitute fielder during the first Test in...

20 Nov 2019 11:09 AM GMT

Virat Kohli on Wednesday shared a cryptic tweet related to wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni and accused him of stealing doubles from fielders at the boundary. (Photo: Twitter/ Virat Kohli)

'Steals doubles from fielders at boundary': Virat Kohli makes fun of...

Kohli shared on Twitter and captioned the post as: 'Partners in crime. Crime: stealing doubles from fielders at the...

20 Nov 2019 10:53 AM GMT

Virat Kohli and Co. will be looking to strike Bangladesh in this historic Test and wrap up the two-match Test series with a win. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Gardens' chief curator has a piece of advice for Indian captain...

The Eden pitch also is greener than usual, which would benefit the seamers more than they would to the batsmen.

20 Nov 2019 10:39 AM GMT

Skipper Virat Kohli, who during the first Test, registered a feat by becoming the Indian captain with most number of innings win, will be looking to stamp his dominance and score a ton to be the first Indian to achieve 5000 runs as captain. (Photo:PTI)

Virat Kohli 32 runs away from achieving this massive record

Kohli will be the sixth cricketer to achieve this milestone after Graeme Smith, Allan Border, Ricky Ponting, Clive Llyod...

20 Nov 2019 10:18 AM GMT

India captain Virat Kohli was on Wednesday named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Indias Person of the Year for 2019 for his animal advocacy efforts. (Photo:INstagram)

Virat Kohli becomes 2019 PETA India's Person of the Year

The 31-year-old also reportedly visited an animal shelter in Bengaluru to check on injured and formerly neglected dogs...

20 Nov 2019 9:03 AM GMT

The Men in Blue recently played three-match T20I series against Bangladesh and managed to come out triumphant. (Photo: AFP)

India vs West Indies squad to be announced tomorrow

India and West Indies are slated to play three ODIs and as many T20Is.

20 Nov 2019 8:42 AM GMT

It was on November 13, 2014, when opening batsman Rohit Sharma, popularly known as the Hitman registered the highest individual ODI score. Rohit, went on to score 264 runs against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (Photo:ICC/Twitter)

IND vs WI series preview: Under-fire Shikhar Dahwan to be watched...

The Indian team is scheduled to play three Twenty 20 Internationals against the West Indies with the series-opener in...

20 Nov 2019 8:27 AM GMT

Compared to the red ball, the pink ball attracts a lot more dust and tends to get dirty rather quickly, making it tougher to sight. (Photo: AFP)

India vs Bangladesh's pink ball supplier's nervous wait almost over

Equipment manufacturer Sanspareils Greenlands, commonly known as SG, has supplied the country's top cricketers for...

20 Nov 2019 8:05 AM GMT

Sourav Ganguly said it took him three seconds to convince India captain Virat Kohli to meet Bangladesh in what will be the maiden day-night test for both sides. (Photo: AFP)

At long last, India ready to take day-night test plunge

India have been immune to the charms of day-night tests and turned down an offer to play one last year in Adelaide.

20 Nov 2019 7:41 AM GMT

Skipper Joe Root hints Moeen Ali could return for South Africa Test...

The 32-year-old played extensive cricket in the summer as he was the part of the ICC World Cup-winning squad.

20 Nov 2019 7:23 AM GMT