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A Test was forfeited for the first time ever, an elite panel umpire was sacked, two leading bowlers were banned after testing positive for a banned st
Tireless Bawne will 'put the body on the line' again to try and win the Ranji Trophy
“I’m a player who doesn’t question the selection committee and whatever is written for me, I’ll do that,” Ankit Bawne, now in his 13th Ranji Trophy se
Theekshana: 'I've been bowling the carrom ball since I was 12'
The Sri Lanka mystery spinner talks about how he deals with bowling in the powerplay and death, working with Ajantha Mendis, his first CPL stint, and
R Ashwin – a champion at home and India's biggest match-winner
All the key highlights of a remarkable Test career as R Ashwin enters the 500-wicket clubS Rajesh16-Feb-2024In 147 years of Test cricket only eight bo
Five reasons for New Zealand to dream big at the MCG
The No.2 team have a huge task ahead of them, but here’s why they can feel hopefulAndrew McGlashan24-Dec-2019The band is back togetherWhen 255 Test wi
Afghanistan showcase benefits of long-term planning and fortitude
Their historic victory showed how well they had planned after their disastrous World Cup, using their limited resourcesMohammad Isam09-Sep-2019If a te
IPL teenagers, and the highest Test average in a calendar year
Also: India’s youngest and oldest centurions, and an autobiography called Steven Lynch09-May-2016Who has had the highest batting average in a calendar
Mature Iyer underlines importance in Mumbai set-up
Relying on instinct and a game without half-measures, Shreyas Iyer capped off a prolific season with a crucial hundred in a high-pressure matchShashan
England craft promising ODI revival under empowered Morgan
Just a few months after their World Cup flop show, the nucleus of a vibrant England one-day unit has emerged. And, unlike previous episodes of the tea
Morgan a gamble, but it's about time
Eoin Morgan’s appointment is a risk. But England had little to lose. Under Alastair Cook they were sleepwalking to almost certain failure. At least, t