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Pragyan Ojha announces retirement after 13-year career

2 hours ago

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He played 48 international matches and was the Man of the Match in his last Test, in 2013..

New Zealand opt to bowl; Ashwin, Pant make the cut

12 hours ago

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Wriddhiman Saha and Ravindra Jadeja did not find a place in the India XI..

Quetta Gladiators opt to bowl in season opener

17 hours ago

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The defending champions decided to put Islamabad United in on a surface that appears to favour big runs..

All-star match to take place post IPL 2020

20 hours ago

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Both teams will picked based on performances during the tournament..

Fantasy Picks: Kane Williamson over Virat Kohli as captain

23 hours ago

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The fantasy league suggestions for the first Test between New Zealand and India..

No favourites as New Zealand and India face off at tricky Basin Reserve

yesterday

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For two excellent pace-bowling units, the conditions will be a challenge, making draws a possibility..

Umar Akmal suspended under PCB's anti-corruption code

yesterday

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He will not be a part of Quetta Gladiators' PSL title defence..

Police Sports Club 204/10 v Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 77/3 *

yesterday

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Police Sports Club 204/10 v Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 77/3 *..

Bengal v Odisha

yesterday

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Bengal v Odisha..

Saurashtra v Andhra

yesterday

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Saurashtra v Andhra..

Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators

yesterday

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Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators..

'Play along with the crowd and have fun' - Steven Smith on his return to South Africa

yesterday

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He says he has moved on from the ball-tampering scandal and that words directed at him don't bother him..

Alyssa Healy hopes for 'a little bit of luck' to end run of low scores

2 days ago

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She has been given the go-ahead to play her usual high-risk game by the team management..

Periodic breaks the best way to deal with 'rigorous' schedule - Virat Kohli

2 days ago

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Agarwal and Shaw "have no baggage" and are not going to be put under pressure, says the India captain..

Fearless Chamari Atapattu needs support to carry Sri Lanka

2 days ago

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They were comfortably beaten in Australia last year, but Atapattu showed what was possible..

Warriors v Knights

2 days ago

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Warriors v Knights..

Dimitri Mascarenhas signs two-year deal with Middlesex as T20 bowling coach

2 days ago

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Former England seamer set to spend whole summer at Lord's with London Spirit role following Blast..

England Women 122/9 v Sri Lanka Women 123 *

2 days ago

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England Women 122/9 v Sri Lanka Women 123 *..

Allan Donald appointed Knights head coach

2 days ago

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He will take charge at the end of the current South African domestic season..

Temba Bavuma ruled out of first Australia T20I with hamstring strain

2 days ago

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Smuts and du Plessis candidates to replace batsman in opening role with no replacement named..

The Buzz: Tendulkar dedicates his Laureus award to India

3 days ago

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All the bantz, the jousts, and little bit of eavesdropping from the social media playground and beyond..

T20 'Champions Cup' part of ICC events for 2023-2031

3 days ago

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There remains a push to have a global event in every year of the next international cycle..

Cricket Australia XI 469/8 * v England Lions 613/8

3 days ago

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Cricket Australia XI 469/8 * v England Lions 613/8..

South Zone battle to a draw after mistaken early declaration

3 days ago

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East Zone beat North Zone by eight wickets despite Mushfiqur's century..

Central Zone (Bangladesh) 385/8 & 235/10 v South Zone (Bangladesh) 386/9 & 114/4 *

3 days ago

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Central Zone (Bangladesh) 385/8 & 235/10 v South Zone (Bangladesh) 386/9 & 114/4 *..

Sri Lanka Cricket XI 283/8 * v West Indians 282/9

3 days ago

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Sri Lanka Cricket XI 283/8 * v West Indians 282/9..

The Buzz: Leg guards are now a high-fashion accessory

4 days ago

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All the bantz, the jousts, and little bit of eavesdropping from the social media playground and beyond..

Siddle stars in Victoria win as Maddinson called up to Australia A

4 days ago

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Maddinson replaces Will Pucovski who is still battling concussion for the match against England Lions..

South Australia 196/5 & 389/10 v Western Australia 254/10 & 183/5 *

4 days ago

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South Australia 196/5 & 389/10 v Western Australia 254/10 & 183/5 *..

T20 World Cup provides early test for England's new era

4 days ago

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Now coached by an Australian, Heather Knight's team have started to rebuild after their Ashes drubbing..

If AB de Villiers is ready and willing, he will be at the T20 World Cup - Mark Boucher

4 days ago

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'It's not about egos or anything like that, it's about sending your best team to the World Cup,' South Africa coach says..

Dale Steyn returns, Dawid Malan replaces unwell Joe Denly as South Africa win toss and bat

4 days ago

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Jos Buttler continues at top of England order, Heinrich Klaasen replaces Jon-Jon Smuts..

Chadd Sayers and Wes Agar put South Australia in charge

5 days ago

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Home side lead by 314 with five wickets in hand heading into the final day..

West Indies want to 'spoil the party' for Australia - Anisa Mohammed

5 days ago

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"We've come to win this World Cup and take it back from Australia"..

Agarwal, Pant among the runs as India tick most boxes in warm-up game

5 days ago

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Openers back among the runs as first warm-up game ends with dominant batting..

Lack of games an issue as Bangladesh await uphill task

5 days ago

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Apart from one tour to Pakistan, Bangladesh have barely played against any established teams recently..

New Zealand XI 235/10 v Indians 263/10 & 59 *

5 days ago

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New Zealand XI 235/10 v Indians 263/10 & 59 *..

Kandy Customs Cricket Club 443/9 v Kalutara Town Club 42/3 & 237/10 *

5 days ago

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Kandy Customs Cricket Club 443/9 v Kalutara Town Club 42/3 & 237/10 *..

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club 420/8 v Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club 60/5 *

5 days ago

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club 420/8 v Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club 60/5 *..

Negombo Cricket Club 484/9 v Sri Lanka Army Sports Club 155/10 & 74 *

5 days ago

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Negombo Cricket Club 484/9 v Sri Lanka Army Sports Club 155/10 & 74 *..

Auckland v Otago 10 *

5 days ago

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Auckland v Otago 10 *..

England Women v New Zealand Women

5 days ago

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England Women v New Zealand Women..

Western Province v Gauteng

5 days ago

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Western Province v Gauteng..

Lions v Cape Cobras

5 days ago

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Lions v Cape Cobras..

Boland 155/10 & 313/9 * v KwaZulu-Natal 274/10

5 days ago

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Boland 155/10 & 313/9 * v KwaZulu-Natal 274/10..

Mumbai Indians to host CSK in IPL 2020 opener on March 29

5 days ago

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In a first, the IPL has decided not to have any double-headers on Saturdays..

J&K v Karnataka quarter-final could be moved to Bengaluru

5 days ago

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Jammu was supposed to host the game, but the rain there has been a major disruptive influence..

'India top order should bat 20 overs' - Smriti Mandhana

6 days ago

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Says it is the best way to protect a fragile middle order, which has been prone to collapses..

Wil Parker, 17 years old, enjoys debut success after Seb Gotch's maiden ton

6 days ago

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Victoria retained control against the Sheffield Shield leaders but it could be tough to force a result at the SCG..

South Africa bowl first at Durban with series victory in their sights

6 days ago

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Steyn rested as England name unchanged side in wake of one-run loss at East London..

Objective is 'to play like the world's No. 1 Test team' in New Zealand - Ravi Shastri

6 days ago

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"Sky is the limit" for talented young batsmen Shaw and Gill, says the India head coach..

Hanuma Vihari presents India with left-field choice for opener

7 days ago

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"As of now, I've not been informed [of] anything... if the team requires me to bat wherever, I am ready to bat," he says..

Nic Maddinson rekindles his Shield form after BBL struggles

7 days ago

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The batsman had a torrid Big Bash but gave Victoria a solid opening against the leaders..

England seamers not feeling the pressure despite lacklustre start to series - Chris Jordan

7 days ago

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Jordan, Mark Wood and Tom Curran's three Powerplay overs cost 49 runs in first T20I against South Africa..

Sanjeev Chawla's arrest logical follow-up, says former Delhi police chief

7 days ago

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It's a chance to look at the case from a wider perspective, BCCI and ICC should also be involved now..

Harmanpreet, Rodrigues must 'pull up their socks' ahead of T20 World Cup - Diana Edulji

8 days ago

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The former India captain and CoA member even floated the idea of a change of captaincy to enable Harmanpreet to play her "natural game"..

Newlands scandal born of leadership gulf - Ricky Ponting

8 days ago

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The former captain said he extended his career due to concerns about the inexperience in the team..

'I don't plan on letting anyone take my spot' - Lungi Ngidi

8 days ago

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Fast bowler praises impact of bowling coach Charl Langeveldt after death-overs prowess seals thriller..

Jos Buttler continues as opener as England choose to chase in East London

8 days ago

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Buttler set to open alongside Jason Roy, Dale Steyn plays first international since March 2019..

Manipur v Chandigarh 352/5 *

8 days ago

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Manipur v Chandigarh 352/5 *..

Sikkim v Bihar 286/8 *

8 days ago

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Sikkim v Bihar 286/8 *..

Delhi 389/6 * v Rajasthan

8 days ago

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Delhi 389/6 * v Rajasthan..

Punjab 93/3 * v Bengal 138/10

8 days ago

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Punjab 93/3 * v Bengal 138/10..

Karnataka 165/7 * v Baroda 85/10

8 days ago

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Karnataka 165/7 * v Baroda 85/10..

Uttar Pradesh 23/1 * v Himachal Pradesh 220/10

8 days ago

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Uttar Pradesh 23/1 * v Himachal Pradesh 220/10..

Puducherry 92/2 * v Nagaland 176/10

8 days ago

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Puducherry 92/2 * v Nagaland 176/10..

Rangers v Mountaineers

8 days ago

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Rangers v Mountaineers..

New Zealand Women v South Africa Women

8 days ago

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New Zealand Women v South Africa Women..

Scheduling clashes set to reduce overseas player availability for the Hundred

8 days ago

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Cricket Australia could pull biggest overseas names out of tournament for ODI series against Zimbabwe..

Ishant Sharma to undergo fitness Test on February 15

8 days ago

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Recovering Hardik Pandya shows encouraging signs of progress at NCA..

Umar Akmal's misbehaviour 'due to a misunderstanding' - PCB

8 days ago

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The cricketer has offered an apology, and the board has reprimanded him for his action..

'Times I've felt down, felt like giving up at times' - Deandra Dottin

4 hours ago

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The West Indies allrounder has battled back from a serious shoulder injury to feature at the T20 World Cup..

ECB hopeful India's women may yet feature in the Hundred

15 hours ago

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BCCI staying firm on refusal to allow male players permission to feature in new tournament..

Australia braced for Bullring test as Smith, Warner make South Africa return

18 hours ago

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Steven Smith and David Warner will be the centre of attention but South Africa are the team with issues to solve..

Expanded Hundred could help cricket rediscover 'working class connection' - Tom Harrison

20 hours ago

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ECB chief executive says BBC was behind move away from traditional county identities..

The best take on potential future giants at 'unknown' ground

yesterday

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Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur talk about the tournament build-up and the conditions for the opening match..

After Australia setback, focus 'on smaller steps' against India for Kane Williamson

yesterday

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Kyle Jamieson will make his debut, and one of Ajaz Patel and Daryl Mitchell will be in the XI..

Ranji Trophy blog - The quarter-final round

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Follow ESPNcricinfo's updates from India's premier domestic competition. If the blog doesn't load, please refresh the page..

Cape Cobras 157/10 * v Dolphins 183/8

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Cape Cobras 157/10 * v Dolphins 183/8..

Gujarat v Goa

yesterday

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Gujarat v Goa..

Sri Lanka Board President's XI v West Indians

yesterday

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Sri Lanka Board President's XI v West Indians..

SL look to embrace 'role definitions'; WI eye improvement in bowling

yesterday

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The five-match limited-overs series gives both sides a chance to fine-tune their plans for the T20 World Cup..

Zimbabwe series will be Mashrafe Mortaza's last as captain - BCB president

yesterday

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Nazmul Hassan says new captain will be named "within a month" as Bangladesh plan for 2023 World Cup..

Cheteshwar Pujara signs for Gloucestershire for six County Championship games

2 days ago

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Batsman becomes county's first Indian overseas player since Javagal Srinath in 1995..

Matt Henry to join New Zealand Test squad as cover for Neil Wagner

2 days ago

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Wagner is awaiting the birth of his child and Henry will join the squad on Wednesday..

Experienced core gives South Africa hope of knockouts

2 days ago

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Only once have they moved out of the first round, but plenty of the squad have had stints in the WBBL..

New Zealand Women v Thailand Women

2 days ago

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New Zealand Women v Thailand Women..

Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 269/10 v Lankan Cricket Club 271/10 & 224/4 *

2 days ago

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Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 269/10 v Lankan Cricket Club 271/10 & 224/4 *..

India Women 107/8 v West Indies Women 105/7 *

2 days ago

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India Women 107/8 v West Indies Women 105/7 *..

I play the game to get guys like Virat Kohli out - Trent Boult

2 days ago

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"It's going to be good place to see where we are in terms of bouncing back from the defeat in Australia"..

England Lions tour game peters out into high-scoring draw

2 days ago

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Sam Northeast makes unbeaten 46 after Jack Edwards' 190 for Cricket Australia XI..

Oshane Thomas escapes serious injury after motor accident

3 days ago

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He was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Jamaica..

Pakistan target growth and maybe an upset

3 days ago

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Progressing to the semi-finals is probably beyond Pakistan but they could cause some awkward moments..

Faf du Plessis gave his all to South Africa - but he couldn't take anymore

3 days ago

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South Africa's departing captain hit a perfect storm of poor form, public and media pressure, and politics..

St Lucia Zouks sold to Kings XI Punjab owners

3 days ago

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KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited follow KKR owners in purchasing a CPL team..

East Zone (Bangladesh) 331/10 & 211/2 * v North Zone (Bangladesh) 272/10 & 269/10

3 days ago

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East Zone (Bangladesh) 331/10 & 211/2 * v North Zone (Bangladesh) 272/10 & 269/10..

Jake Lehmann, Jack Edwards hit tons as England Lions head for draw

3 days ago

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Injury-depleted Lions attack spend full day in field with Lewis Gregory and Richard Gleeson missing..