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Gautam Gambhir took a dig at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, saying the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted. (Photo: PTI)

Gautam Gambhir talks about his bitter relationship with Shahid Afridi

Gambhir also took a dig at Shahid Afridi's retirement shenanigans.

1 Oct 2019 3:37 PM IST

West Indies occasional off-spinner Kraigg Brathwaite on Monday was cleared to bowl in international cricket after an ICC-approved assessment. (Photo:AFP)

ICC confirms Kraigg Brathwaite is cleared to bowl in international...

Braithwaite had been reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against India last month.

1 Oct 2019 2:56 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin have been included in the playing XI for the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

India announce playing XI for first Test against South Africa

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the playing XI of the Indian team one day before the start of the...

1 Oct 2019 2:37 PM IST

After Indias squad for the home series against South Africa was announced, the chairman of selectors MSK Prasad had clearly stated that Rohit Sharma would be give a chance to showcase his abilities during the Test series against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma confirmed as opener for India in Tests vs South Africa

Virat Kohli said that Sharma's promotion to the opening slot in Tests could end up making the line-up 'more lethal'.

1 Oct 2019 1:58 PM IST

Virat Kohli requires another 281 runs in 41 innings to be the fastest player to achieve this historic landmark. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is the fastest batsman 21,000 runs, and he achieved the feat in just 473 innings, while Brian Lara is the second-fastest to touch the milestone (485 innings). (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli on brink of breaking big record in home Test series vs...

While, when it comes to Captain Virat Kohli, record comes and goes in each and every match that he plays.

1 Oct 2019 1:43 PM IST

Gambhir fought for Sainis inclusion and the Karnal-born pacer finally received the nod for Delhi against Vidarbha at Roshanara Club in 2013/14 season. (Photo: AFP)

Gautam Gambhir mocks Pakistan for the security provided to Sri Lankan...

In the video, two men seem to be mocking the security that has been deployed for the Sri Lankan team.

1 Oct 2019 1:01 PM IST

Rishabh Pant undoubtedly has shined brightly in the Test format, but former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani thinks that Wriddhiman Saha should be in the Test squad for the second and final Test match against West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

IND vs SA: Wriddhiman Saha to start for India, Rishabh Pant dropped

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has confirmed that Wriddhiman Saha will start instead of Pant.

1 Oct 2019 1:00 PM IST

Pakistan player Babar Azam has surpassed India skipper Virat Kohli to become the third-fastest batsman to register 11 ODI centuries. (Photo:AFP)

Babar Azam breaks multiple records in second ODI vs Sri Lanka

Azam has recorded the milestone in his 71st innings in the 50-over format while Kohli had taken 82 innings to script the...

1 Oct 2019 12:33 PM IST

Rohit Sharma, who recently amassed 648 runs in the 2019 World Cup, may well be the best hitter of the white ball, but the same cant be said, when it comes to the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma aims to save Test career when India lock horns with South...

The build-up to the experiment has not been ideal to say the least with Rohit failing to score in South Africa's sole...

1 Oct 2019 11:32 AM IST

The players auction for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held at Kolkata for the first time, on December 19. (Photo:PTI)

IPL 2020 auction to be held in Kolkata on December 19

The auctions have mostly been held in Bengaluru so far.

1 Oct 2019 11:12 AM IST

Rahul Johri is expected to have a detailed discussion with Team India captain Virat Kohli on the appointment of the coach. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI announces Emerging Teams Asia Cup squad

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the squad for Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

1 Oct 2019 10:17 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane, Indias Test vice-captain, was under pressure to perform in the West Indies and he delivered with an 81 and 102 in the first Test in Antigua. (Photo:PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane reveals bowling combo for 1st Test against South Africa

There is a definite spring in Ajinkya Rahane's steps after he ended a 17-Test run of not scoring a hundred, a no which...

1 Oct 2019 10:04 AM IST