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Plagued by injuries in 2019, opener Shikhar Dhawan is aiming for a fresh start in the new year and wants to become a more impactful batsman in his quest to help India lift the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. (Photo:PTI)

Leaving injuries behind, Shikhar Dhawan wants to be more impactful in...

Dhawan did not have a very good 2019 as he was in and out of the team because of injuries.

6 Jan 2020 2:51 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday strongly opposed the four-day Test proposed by the ICC as he is not in favour of any alterations which hurts the sanctity of the traditional five-day format. (Photo:AFP)

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing...

Former India captain Anil Kumble said the proposal will be discussed in the next round of the ICC meetings.

6 Jan 2020 2:42 PM IST

Dominic Sibley, Joe Root put England in command of second test while England captain Joe Root scored 61 as England seized control of the second test against South Africa at the close of the third day at Newlands on Sunday, grinding down their hosts ahead of a fourth innings victory charge. (Photo:AFP)

Dominic Sibley, Joe Root put England in command of second test

The tourists reached 218 for four at stumps, a lead of 264.

6 Jan 2020 1:38 PM IST

Australia closed out its home test season in emphatic fashion by crushing New Zealand by 279 runs in the third test and completing a 3-0 series sweep over the International Cricket Councils No. 2-ranked Test team. (Photo:AFP)

Australia win 3rd test; claim series 3-0 sweep over New Zealand

Australia quickly wrapped up victory after dominating with the bat first and then sweeping away the tourists in a...

6 Jan 2020 1:32 PM IST

Ahead of the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday clarified that Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul would open the batting for the Men in Blue. (Photo:AFP)

2nd T20I: Shikhar Dhawan faces pressure as he battles for opening slot...

Dhawan, 35, is a proven performer in limited overs cricket but with age on Rahul's side (27), time is running out for...

6 Jan 2020 1:00 PM IST

Ross Taylor became New Zealands highest run-scorer in the longest form of the game on Monday when he hit three runs through mid-on after tea on the fourth day of the third test against Australia. (Photo:AP)

Ross Taylor is now New Zealand's top Test run scorer

The 35-year-old overhauled the tally of 7,172 Stephen Fleming managed in 111 matches between 1994 and 2008.

6 Jan 2020 12:43 PM IST

Spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said he has decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the devastating bushfire victims of Australia. (Photo:File/AP/PTI)

Shane Warne to auction Baggy Green to raise money for bushfire victims

Warne made the announcement during the third Test between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG here.

6 Jan 2020 12:18 PM IST

Abid Ali and Babar Azam each hit a century to light up the final day of Pakistans first test at home in a decade against Sri Lanka as the weather-hit match at Rawalpindi ended in a drab draw on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian team: Shoaib Akhtar

The ICC is considering introducing four-day Tests during the next FTP cycle between 2023-2031.

6 Jan 2020 11:48 AM IST

New Zealand were reeling at 27-4 and heading for another heavy defeat with Australian bowlers Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon among the wickets in the third Test on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Australia grab four quick wickets as New Zealand unravel

Australia declared their second innings at 217 for two with David Warner scoring an unbeaten century.

6 Jan 2020 11:18 AM IST

Since becoming the first-ever anti-concussion substitute player, Marnus Labuschagnes journey has been nothing short of phenomenal. Since his extraordinary knocks in the Ashes series, the Australian cricketer amassed 1185 runs in 13 matches, including a top knock of 185 against Pakistan. (Photo:AFP)

Booster shot for Aussies

In less than six months, Labuschagne's batting has taken on a trajectory that can only be described as extraordinary.

5 Jan 2020 2:40 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming T20I match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Assam Cricket Association (ACA) secretary Devajit Saikia on Friday said that the match would prove as a curtain-raiser for this years Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo:AFP)

India-SL T20I will be 'curtain-raiser' for IPL: ACA secretary

He also revealed that the ACA has been trying to get IPL matches scheduled in the state.

4 Jan 2020 5:48 PM IST

Veteran opening bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson struck early blows for England when South Africa started their innings on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Stuart Broad, James Anderson strike to leave SA reeling at 60-3 at...

South Africa were 60 for three at lunch in reply to England's first innings total of 269.

4 Jan 2020 5:44 PM IST