Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame yesterday in Dubai when he received his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of Famer and teammate Kapil Dev.
In-form Australian batsman David Warner is likely to be rested for Friday's tri-series cricket match in Perth against Sri Lanka, which could pave the way for Queenslander Peter Forrest making his international debut.
War-ravaged Afghanistan's fairy-tale rise in cricket is a success story in the development and growth of the game, a further step arriving with their first-ever one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday.
New Zealand crushed Zimbabwe by 202 runs in the final one-day international in Napier today to complete a 3-0 series whitewash over the out-classed tourists.
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After the International Cricket Council withheld payment to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) - one of the worst managed cricketing bodies in the world - for co-hosting the 2011 World Cup, following allegations of misappropriating funds, the players were affected the most.
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With the cricket board looking to mollify their estranged partners Sahara, there was no clarity on when the two would meet to sort out their major differences.
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Closure concerns
Yuvraj Singh has expressed his determination to fight his rare form of cancer and get back to playing. In his first public interaction, the player clarified a few things around his ailment and thanked millions of fans and dignitaries for their wishes.
Just like his shaky 21-run knock against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, Rohit Sharma looked out of sorts during his 17-ball stay at the wicket against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
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Ashwin, Jadeja bail India out after some reckless shots left them in tight spot against Sri Lanka. Amol Karhadkar reports. Kohli's injury scare
Tearaway fast bowler James Pattinson, who is recuperating from an injury, could be back in the team for the later stages of the ongoing triangular series, Australia coach Mickey Arthur said today.
Undergoing treatment in the United States for a tumour between his lungs, India all rounder Yuvraj Singh took some time out to thank his friends, fans and well wishers, on Twitter.
"We haven't played them for quite a while. It's great to be playing them. They are a world-class team. You need to be on your toes all the time," said Sri Lanka vice-captain Angelo Mathews.
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Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal on Tuesday created more confusion about his bowling action, by claiming he has special dispensation from the game's governing body to straighten his arm beyond the allowed 15 degrees.
Disciplined show with both bat and ball helped Central Zone qualify for the final of the Duleep Trophy after they took the crucial first-innings lead against defending champions South Zone, on the final day here on Tuesday.