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Virat Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI Teams of the Year

Kohli ended 2018 as the top-ranked Test and ODI batsman in the ICC Player Rankings while India finished the year as the top-ranked side in Tests and number two side behind England in ODIs.

Jan 22, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

England look to retain third Test spot in Windies series

England’s challenge starts in Bridgetown with the Joe Root-led side knowing that they have to win by at least a 1-0 margin to remain ahead of fourth-ranked New Zealand.

Jan 22, 2019, 10:14 AM IST

David Warner set to undergo surgery on elbow injury

While Smith and Warner`s one-year bans will be lifted at the end of March, Bancroft`s nine-month suspension had expired on December 29.

Jan 21, 2019, 10:26 AM IST

Uncapped Kurtis Patterson earns late Australia call-up for Sri Lanka Tests

Patterson smashed unbeaten knocks of 157 and 102 in Cricket Australia XI's two innings during the three-day tour match against Lanka at Hobart's Blundstone Arena.

Jan 21, 2019, 09:15 AM IST

Cricket a special part of my life but not the priority: Virat Kohli

Kohli will now lead India in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand from January 23 at McLean Park. 

Jan 21, 2019, 07:53 AM IST

Nuwan Pradeep ruled out of Australia Tests with hamstring injury

The two sides will play the opening Test, which will be a day-night affair, from January 24 in Brisbane before Sri Lanka and Australia head into the second match from February 1 in Canberra. 

Jan 20, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

Mark Wood 'over the moon' after England Test recall

Wood was included in the Test squad as a replacement for Olly Stone, who has been ruled out of the series against the Caribbean side after sustaining a bone stress injury to his lower back.

Jan 19, 2019, 17:26 PM IST

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli retains No.1 spot, Proteas' Duanne Olivier reaches career-best position

Indian skipper Virat Kohli retained his numero-uno spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings for batsmen released on Tuesday.

Jan 15, 2019, 15:21 PM IST

Proteas jump to second spot in ICC Test rankings

South Africa have gained four points to reach 110 points, two points ahead of England in the list led by India (116 points) following their 2-1 victory over Australia in a four-match series that ended last week.

Jan 14, 2019, 18:42 PM IST

Will be happy to achieve even half of what Sehwag did: Mayank Agarwal

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar and his personal coach Irfan Sait are among those who feel that "there is a little bit of Sehwag" in Agarwal, who drew the flattering comparison for his aggressive style of play.

Jan 10, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

Cricket fraternity hails India's historic Test series win over Australia

As soon as India won the series against Australia, many former cricketers as well as sports lovers from around the world took to Twitter to express their delight over the same. 
 

Jan 07, 2019, 13:15 PM IST

Test series win in Australia bigger than World Cup victory: Virat Kohli

With the win, Kohli has become the first Indian and Asian captain to lift a trophy Down Under.

Jan 07, 2019, 11:01 AM IST

List of records broken during India's historic Test series win over Australia

Australia were made to follow-on by the visitors during the fourth Test in Sydney, making it the first instance in 31 years. 

Jan 07, 2019, 10:49 AM IST

Virat Kohli-led India script history in Australia with first-ever Test series win Down Under

Ultimately, it was the Sydney weather that saved Australia from a 3-1 humiliation with no play possible after tea on day four, when they had mustered up six runs without loss in their second innings.

Jan 07, 2019, 09:41 AM IST

Faf du Plessis suspended for final Pakistan Test for slow over-rate

The suspension means du Plessis will miss the third Test against Pakistan, which starts in Johannesburg on January 11.

Jan 07, 2019, 07:52 AM IST

Rain-hit Sydney Test ends in draw, India clinch maiden series win in Australia

India clinched their first-ever Test series win in Australia after the rain-marred fourth and the final Test between the two sides ended in a dramatic draw at the SCG on Monday.

Jan 07, 2019, 05:25 AM IST

Rohit Sharma, wife Ritika name their daughter 'Samaira'--See pic

Rohit and wife Ritika welcomed their first child into the world on December 31.

Jan 06, 2019, 13:46 PM IST

Sydney Test: India on course for historic series win over Australia despite rain-hit Day 4

Bad light and intermitted rain led to substantial loss of play with only 25.2 overs bowled on day four. 

Jan 06, 2019, 12:46 PM IST

Sydney Test, Day 4 : Play abandoned due to bad weather; Hosts 6/0 following-on

Resuming at an overnight score of 236-6 in their first-innings, Australia failed to stay long at the crease and were bundled out for 300 runs inside the first 20 overs bowled today. 

Jan 06, 2019, 05:16 AM IST

Sydney Test: India inch closer to maiden series win before rain stops third day's play

With two full days play left in the game and Australia still 386 runs adrift of India's score, the visitors will fancy their chances of winning the four-match rubber 3-1. 

Jan 05, 2019, 13:02 PM IST