Batsman

09:55 AM
Chris Gayle named vice-captain of Windies World Cup team

Left-handed batsman Chris Gayle has been named vice-captain of the Jason Holder-led West Indies squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

01:49 PM
Recalling Sachin's 5 best innings in the World Cup as 'Master Blaster' turns 46

Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar turns 46 on today, April 24. Famously known as 'Little Master,' Sachin was born this day in 1973 in Maharashtra.

08:23 AM
IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant takes Delhi on top

Criticised for not finishing matches, Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 78 off 36 balls guided Delhi Capitals (DC) to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets here at the Sawai Mansingh stadium on Monday.

01:58 PM
Parthiv Patel: Game is never over till MS Dhoni is on crease

The game is never over till MS Dhoni is on the crease, said Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel.

02:09 PM
Jos Buttler 'not sure' if Dhoni 'did the right thing' by barging into the field

Rajasthan Royals wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler on Friday said he is not sure if Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni's decision to barge into the field midway during the match was the right thing to do.

01:24 PM
I don't react to criticism as I live in my own world, says Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has the knack of bouncing back just when his detractors write him off and the Indian batsman says he manages to stay afloat in the toughest of times by shutting out the criticism that comes with lean patches.

12:10 PM
Chris Gayle to rethink retirment decision

Swashbuckling left-handed batsman Chris Gayle enjoyed run-soaked innings against England in the fourth ODI of the five-match series that he confessed he might rethink the decision to retire from the format at the end of the World Cup.

12:09 PM
Shimron Hetmyer's century helps Windies level series against England

Shimron Hetmyer heroics with the bat helped the Windies register a 26 runs win over England in the second ODI.

01:27 PM
I am not surprised by my T20 century, says Chesteshwar Pujara

The batsman scored the century off just 61 balls and is not at all surprised with his innings. In fact, the right-hand batsman said that he was sure that this would come at “some stage of his career”.

02:38 PM
Blackwell to lead GGXI in New Zealand clash

Former Australia skipper Alex Blackwell has been named to lead Governor-General’s XI to take on New Zealand’s White Ferns in the 50-over game at the Drummoyne Oval on February 28.

03:36 PM
Colin Munro expected in top three: NZ skipper Kane Williamson

New Zealand’s Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson said the middle-order batsman Colin Munro is expected in the top three slots to take on India in the forthcoming T20I series, beginning February 6.

12:16 PM
Brathwaite to lead Windies in third Test against England

Opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite is set to lead West Indies in the third and final Test against England at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, beginning on February 9.

01:03 PM
Australia release Will Pucovski from Test squad over mental health concerns

Will Pucovski, the right-handed Australian batsman, has been released to return home from the ongoing Sri Lanka Tests after asking to continue his rehabilitation over mental health issues.

01:49 PM
Joe Burns ends Australia’s Test century drought

Right-hand batsman Joe Burns ended Australia’s 113-day wait for a Test century as he scored a ton in the second Test of their ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka here at the Manuka Oval on Friday.

11:03 AM
Darren Bravo makes Windies comeback for England Test

Left-hand batsman Darren Bravo has made a comeback in the West Indies Test squad as they announced a team for the first clash of their upcoming three-match series against England.

04:05 PM
Cricketer Sanju V Samson marries college-mate in Kerala

Indian cricketer,Sanju Viswanath Samson Saturday tied the knot with college mate and longtime friend, Charulatha in a low-key ceremony here.

04:19 PM
Congress MPs bowled out Sachin Tendulkar, Rajya Sabha adjourned

Cricket legend and nominated member of Rajya Sabha, Sachin Tendulkar was out for a duck in his maiden Rajya Sabha speech.

03:08 PM
ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year: Mithali Raj, Ekta Bisht selected

India captain Mithali Raj was today named in the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year while left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht was the lone cricketer to find a place in the both the ODI and T20 Teams of the year announced by the world body.

02:28 PM
Cheteshwar Pujara achieves career-high third spot in Test Rankings

Pujara, who scored 153 runs in the opening Test at Galle, followed it up with 133 at the SSC in the second game which India won by an innings and 53 runs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

02:13 PM
Dhawan, Pujara grind out Lanka in first session

Dhawan, who was dropped on 31, was batting on 64 while Pujara was giving him company at 37 as the duo milked the opposition bowling after India elected to bat.