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Rassie van der Dussen and Anrich Nortje shared the biggest partnership of the match as South Africa moved 300 ahead of England at lunch on the third day of the first Test on Saturday. (Photo: AP/ PTI)

South Africa stretch first Test lead over England to 300

The tourists fought back by taking three wickets, including both overnight batsmen and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius.

28 Dec 2019 5:40 PM IST

All-rounder Stokes was awarded an OBE Â-(Officer of the Order of the British Empire) Â-by Queen Elizabeth II after he grabbed the headlines in a dramatic summer of cricket. He scored an unbeaten 84 as England became world champions with victory over New Zealand in July, and followed it up six weeks later with a match-winning 135 not out in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Manchester City footballer Jill Scott, part of the England squad which reached the semifinals of the Womens World Cup in France earlier this year, received an MBE Â-(Member of the Order of the British Empire). (Photo:Twitter)

Ben Stokes, Jill Scott feature in New Year's Honors List

Ben Stokes and other members of England's Cricket World Cup-winning squad have been recognized in Britain's New Year's...

28 Dec 2019 12:27 PM IST

New Zealand collapsed under an unrelenting Australian pace barrage led by Pat Cummins on Saturday, all out for 148 and in danger of a big defeat in the second Test in Melbourne. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand collapse to 148 all out under Australian pace barrage

The visitors began the day in trouble on 44 for two in reply to Australia's 467, having lost Kane Williamson and Tom...

28 Dec 2019 10:56 AM IST

The graceful left-hander was auctioned at a base price of 20 lakh by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise.

On a roll!

Hyderabad lad Bavanaka Sandeep shares his excitement on being picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming IPL season.

28 Dec 2019 12:36 AM IST

Nikhat Zareen said even if she were to lose the trial bout, should she get one, she would feel content about at least getting a chance. (Photo: Twitter)

Mary Kom vs Nikhat Zareen in finals of trials for Olympic Qualifiers

Zareen had kicked up a storm a few weeks ago by demanding a trial against iconic six-time world champion MC Mary Kom.

27 Dec 2019 7:30 PM IST

Commenting on the row related to former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria, BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir said this is the real face of Pakistan and it is a shame that a player who has represented the country in so many matches had to go through this. (Photo: File)

Shows reality of Pakistan: Gautam Gambhir on Danish Kaneria row

Gambhir's comment comes after former Pakistan player Shoaib Akhtar made a revelation regarding the treatment faced by...

27 Dec 2019 4:12 PM IST

Banned Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria on Thursday sought help from Prime Minister Imran Khan and cricket administrators, saying that his life is not in good shape. (Photo:AFP)

Suspension serving Pakistan player Danish Kaneria seeks help from PM...

The 39-year-old Kaneria, who played 61 Tests for Pakistan, is the second Hindu to feature in the Pakistani cricket team...

27 Dec 2019 12:45 PM IST

Former Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria on Tuesday lauded Pakistan pacer, Shoaib Akhtar, for his confession regarding the treatment faced by Kaneria and said that whatever Akhtar said was true and he is very thankful to him for taking such a brave stand. (Photo:AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar makes shocking revelations about Hindu Pak cricketer...

A video of Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has gone viral on social media in which he had said that players refused to eat...

27 Dec 2019 12:34 PM IST

New Zealands middle-order batsman Henry Nicholls on Friday took a stunning catch to dismiss Australias Steve Smith in the ongoing Boxing Day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo:Twitter)

Watch: Henry Nicholls takes blinder to dismiss Steve Smith

This happened in the 105th over of the Australian innings.

27 Dec 2019 12:21 PM IST

Cricket Australias CEO Kevin Roberts has said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Test is one of the two most iconic matches on the planet, alongside the one at the Lords Cricket Ground. (Photo:AP)

MCG match, one of two most iconic Tests on planet: Kevin Roberts

In the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand, the first day of the match witnessed a record crowd...

27 Dec 2019 12:08 PM IST

After playing a 95-run knock against England on the first day of the first Test, South Africas Quinton De Kock said it felt like he was playing his debut game all over again. (Photo:AP)

Felt like I was playing my debut match: Quinton de Kock

De Kock came into bat with South Africa at 111/4, and he quickly took the game to the opposition as he hammered for...

27 Dec 2019 12:00 PM IST

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts has termed BCCI President Sourav Gangulys idea for a four-nation ODI Super Series as innovative but stopped short of giving any commitment. (Photo:Twitter)

CA CEO Kevin Roberts terms BCCI prez Sourav Ganguly's 'ODI Super...

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series...

27 Dec 2019 11:49 AM IST