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Dubai, April 10 A working group within the ICC will present a proposal to its Board of Directors, suggesting an expansion of the number of countries participating in the World Test Championship from 9 to 12, with the inclusion of Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland in the next cycle starting in...

Mumbai, April 9 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday expressed grief over the death of former Indian cricketer C.D. Gopinath, who passed away in Chennai. He was a member of India’s first-ever Test-winning team and an early contributor to the country’s rise in...

New Delhi, April 9 The BCCI paid tribute to India's oldest Test cricketer, C.D. Gopinath, who passed away on Thursday, describing him as one of the early contributors to the country's journey in international cricket.Gopinath died at the age of 96 in Chennai, ending the last link to the...

Chennai, April 9 – Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the last surviving member of the Indian team that achieved the country's first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad...

New Delhi, April 9 – Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, currently playing for the Gujarat Titans in the 2026 IPL, has expressed doubts about his participation in the upcoming one-off Test match against India in June, saying that the demands of red-ball cricket could put his long-term career at...

Sydney, April 8 – New details have emerged in the drink-driving case involving former Australian opener David Warner, with reports revealing that the veteran cricketer told police he had consumed alcohol shortly before being stopped in Sydney's eastern suburbs.Warner allegedly informed...

Karachi, April 4 According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is looking to former captain and the country's highest Test run-scorer, Younis Khan, to take over as head of the domestic cricket department.A reliable source familiar with the development said PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi...

Ujjain, April 3 – Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav visited the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple with his wife Tanya Wadhwa on Friday morning, where the couple attended the Bhasma Aarti.After the visit, Yadav said that he frequently comes to the temple to seek blessings and believes that no one can...

Johannesburg, April 2 South African cricketer Rassie van der Dussen, who was not included in the central contracts for this year, announced his international retirement on Thursday without giving any specific reasons, but said he would remain available for his domestic team, the Lions.The...

New Delhi, April 2 – South Africa batsman Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that saw him become one of the country’s most reliable white-ball players.The 35-year-old made the announcement through a statement on social...

London, April 1 – England’s left-handed opener, Ben Duckett, said there were “no excuses” for his off-field behavior during the Ashes and vowed to become more professional in order to prolong his international career.A video emerged of Duckett appearing intoxicated during England’s mid-series...

Mumbai, April 1 Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in 'Maalik', has kicked off the shooting for his upcoming film 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story'.On Wednesday, the actor shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets on his Instagram. The first picture is of the...

Melbourne, April 1 Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026-27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritized players...

Melbourne, April 1 Cricket Australia awarded central contracts to opener Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggett on Wednesday, while all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and opener Sam Konstas were among those dropped ahead of the demanding 2026-2027 season.Weatherald and Doggett, both of whom made...

New Delhi, March 31 – Despite a disappointing Ashes campaign at home, Australia’s team management has thrown its full support behind Cameron Green, with head coach Andrew McDonald emphasizing that the all-rounder remains central to the nation’s long-term Test plans.Green struggled to make an...

Sydney, March 31 Cameron Green is facing immense pressure both in the IPL and within the Australian cricket setup, but the all-rounder has the ability to succeed and build a "successful career," according to his national coach, Andrew McDonald.Captain Ajinkya Rahane's comments about Green's...

Kolkata, March 31 Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly would love to host as many Test matches as possible at Eden Gardens, but he is also "happy" to see the traditional format reach other venues like Guwahati and Ranchi.Revealing Team India's home...

New Delhi, March 30 – Alyssa Healy, Australia's iconic wicketkeeper-batter, who announced her retirement from professional cricket earlier this month after playing her last match against India, reflected on a career spanning nearly three decades. In an emotional post, Healy thanked her family...

New Delhi, March 29 – Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised Virat Kohli's consistency and suggested that the 37-year-old return to red-ball cricket after his unbeaten 69-run innings helped the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), achieve a dominant 6-wicket victory...

San Francisco, March 28 – Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first Indian player to compete in Major League Cricket (MLC), after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.Ashwin was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013...