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Virat Kohli to be sacked as RCB skipper in IPL 2020? Mike Hesson gives...

Hesson said Kohli has been on the same page as him and chief coach Simon Katich.

20 Sept 2019 2:02 PM IST

Just a day after Rishabh Pant got out again by playing a rash shot during the second T20I versus South Africa, chief selector MSK Prasad has stated that the selectors are grooming potential players who could be used as a backup wicket-keeper batsman for mis-firing Pant. However, despite that Pant will continue to be the first-choice until a suitable replacement is found, said the national chairman of selectors. (Photo:AFP)

Indian selectors training possible backups for Rishabh Pant in all...

After having played 11 Tests, 12 ODIs and 19 T20Is, the left-handed batsman managed to register only four 30-plus...

20 Sept 2019 1:46 PM IST

India and South Africa are scheduled to meet in the final T20I encounter at Bengaluru on Sunday. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

Rahul Dravid joins Team India, Ravi Shastri ahead of 3rd T20I against...

The Men in Blue have already acquired a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after registering a convincing win against SA...

20 Sept 2019 1:29 PM IST

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi lamented Pakistan Cricket Boards approach towards corrupt and tainted cricketers. (Photo: AFP)

'SL players are under threat from IPL franchises against touring...

Sri Lanka are scheduled to play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in Pakistan between September 27...

20 Sept 2019 12:59 PM IST

During an interview with India Today, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has stated Mahendra Singh Dhonis international cricketing career time is over. Hence, the team needs to look beyond MS Dhoni. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

Sunil Gavaskar says MS Dhoni must retire with respect than be pushed...

Sunil Gavaskar also opined on Dhoni's international cricket at a time when MS Dhoni's international future has become a...

20 Sept 2019 12:41 PM IST

Sri Lanka will next play against Bangladesh in second ODI on July 28. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan as discussed

Earlier, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had sought the aid of the country's government for a reassessment of the security...

20 Sept 2019 11:29 AM IST

India will be returning to the longest format after a good seven and half months and the moot point of the playing XI will be whether Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo goes for an additional sixth batsman or an extra bowler for the first Test starting on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli is developing as captain due to Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni:...

Gambhir said a skipper's effectiveness is tested when you don't have the services of several talented players.

20 Sept 2019 11:13 AM IST

Former captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that time has come for Indian cricket to look beyond Mahendra Singh Dhoni and invest in youth going into next years World T20 in Australia. However, there has been a raging debate on the options available as Rishabh Pant has not been able to grab his opportunities. But he remains Gavaskars top-choice going into the marquee event next year. (Photo:AFP/PTI/AP)

India must forget MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant should continue batting:...

Asked if Dhoni should be picked for the Bangladesh tour, Gavaskar replied in the negative.

20 Sept 2019 10:59 AM IST

Cricket Australia is hoping to tour Pakistan in 2022, but chief executive Kevin Roberts said security remains a concern and he would never jeopardise the safety of players. (Photo: AFP)

Kevin Roberts says Australia will tour Pakistan in 2022

Roberts returned from Pakistan on Thursday after the first trip by a high-level Australian cricket delegation in more...

20 Sept 2019 9:57 AM IST

A view of the National Stadium in Karachi that will host the first three T20s between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Lanka will tour Pak despite threats; Afridi says IPL intimidated...

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva said they received the all-clear from the defence ministry to leave for...

20 Sept 2019 2:58 AM IST

Akila Dananjaya, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year, trapped BJ Watling for one at the stroke of tea to register his fourth five-wicket haul in six matches. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya banned from bowling for 12 months

The 25-year-old was assessed after his bowling action came under scrutiny by the match officials in the first Test...

19 Sept 2019 7:28 PM IST

CAB president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly reveals the contenders for India's No 4 spot in ODIs

The No. 4 position is perhaps one of the most widely debated subjects when it comes to the Indian batting order.

19 Sept 2019 6:11 PM IST