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India captain Virat Kohli has been named in the Cricketers of the decade list alongside four others by the Wisden Cricketers Almanac. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Apart from Kohli, Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers, Steve Smith and Ellyse Perry also found a place in the list.

26 Dec 2019 11:09 AM IST

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the International Cricket Councils ranking system, terming it as absolute garbage. (Photo:Twitter)

ICC ranking is 'absolute garbage': Michael Vaughan

India are currently ranked number one in ICC Test team rankings, followed by New Zealand, South Africa, England and...

26 Dec 2019 11:00 AM IST

Australia Thursday added Queenslands Mitchell Swepson to their squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney, raising the prospect of playing two specialist spinners. (Photo:Twitter)

Australia add leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson to Sydney Test squad

The leg-spinner joined the side for preparation during the ongoing 2nd Test and will remain with them leading till the...

26 Dec 2019 10:51 AM IST

Marnus Labuschagne plundered a fifth consecutive half-century as Australia weathered some fine New Zealand bowling to reach 155 for three at tea on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:TWitter)

Marnus Labuschagne hits fifth straight 50 as Australia dig in

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:42 AM IST

New Zealand took the crucial wicket of David Warner just before lunch as Australia reached 67 for two at the break on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand pacers strike twice to leave Australia reeling at 67-2

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:27 AM IST

South Africa batsman Rassie van der Dussen will make his test debut in the first match of the series against England starting on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Rassie Van Der Dussen to make debut in England Test series

The 30-year-old Van der Dussen will bat at number five, in the place of Temba Bavuma who has been ruled out with a hip...

26 Dec 2019 10:19 AM IST

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Wednesday confirmed that pacer Trent Boult will indeed be playing the upcoming second Test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Trent Boult medically cleared to play 2nd Test vs Aus, Kane Williamson...

Boult had missed the first Test in Perth after injuring his ribs and side in a Test against England last month.

25 Dec 2019 8:04 PM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) experience will help his Australian players to come up with better performances at the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer hopes for IPL 2020 stint to bear fruit for Australia at...

Last week, Australian players got the biggest attention from 8 IPL franchises. Pat Cummins had become the most expensive...

25 Dec 2019 7:08 PM IST

Wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named captain of Cricket Australias (CA) ODI team of the decade. (Photo:AFP)

ICC proposes, fans bat for Mahendra Singh Dhoni as captain of decade

The fans took Twitter by storm to back India's world cup-winning captain -- MS Dhoni.

25 Dec 2019 6:35 PM IST

Sri Lankas new fielding coach Shane McDermott believes that as a wicket-keeper (he played for Tasmania Institute of Sport team) himself, he would be able to play a major role in improving the standard of Sri Lankan fielding.

Keeper's ability defines the game, says Shane McDermott

The Australian, who will be 39 on Saturday, feels that language will not be a barrier in communicating with the Sri...

25 Dec 2019 5:49 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming second Test against New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine on Wednesday praised team-mate Pat Cummins and called him the best bowler in the world right now. (Photo:AFP)

Pat Cummins clearly the 'best bowler' in world: Australia skipper Tim...

Paine also said that Cummins has the statistics to back it up. The Australian pacer is currently the number one ranked...

25 Dec 2019 5:22 PM IST

Ben Stokes returned to practice with England on Wednesday after the condition of his critically ill father improved. (Photo:Twitter)

Ben Stokes trains ahead of South Africa tests, but three players sit...

Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a 'serious illness'.

25 Dec 2019 5:01 PM IST