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Former Pakistan cricketers glad as Champions Trophy deadlock ends

NEW DELHI: The ICC's breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse, which will see India play all of its matches at a neutral location rather than the host nation under a reciprocal deal, has relieved Pakistan's former stars.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Smriti Mandhana shatters multiple records in India's series clinching win over West Indies

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana delivered a record-breaking performance in the series-deciding third T20I against the West Indies on Thursday, cementing her status as one of the greatest batters in the shortest format. Her explosive knock of 77 runs, combined with Richa Ghosh's whirlwind fifty, propelled…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

'Ashwin can take over BCCI, ICC in future': Former Pakistan cricketer hails off-spinner

NEW DELHI: As one of cricket's most renowned spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, shocked fans and experts with his abrupt departure from international cricket, former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif lavished praise on India's star for his tactical skills and keen cricketing mind, claiming that the 38-year-old has the potential to "take over…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

BCCI to hold SGM in Mumbai on January 12 to elect new secretary, treasurer

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) at its headquarters in Mumbai on January 12, 2025 to elect its new secretary and treasurer. A formal notice regarding the SGM will soon be sent out to the state units.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Inside Australia's National Cricket Centre: Where champions are made

BRISBANE: It's not a surprise that both the Australian men's and women's teams dominate world cricket on a continued basis because the country's cricket board, Cricket Australia (CA), has ensured to invest their time and energies in the right direction.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Who called R Ashwin after retirement? Cricketer shares call log pic

NEW DELHI: Wishes poured in as Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw at The Gabba on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Cricket Australia braces for extreme weather with 40C heat forecast on Boxing Day

Cricket Australia is advising fans to prepare themselves for hot weather at the MCG on Boxing Day for the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024

R Ashwin makes witty response to Virat Kohli's emotional farewell post

NEW DELHI: Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised the cricketing world with his retirement from international cricket on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Two days later, Ashwin took to social media to respond to an outpouring of messages from teammates, fans, and well-wishers, combining…

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship 2024: Saudi Arabia break UAE's unbeaten run, go second

After four straight wins, UAE are no more the unbeaten side in the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship. Saudi Arabia got the better of the hosts by 11 runs on a day with a single contest in the tournament which has seen double-headers on most days.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

Watch: Bangladesh batter called back from dressing room after run out fiasco against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Run-outs in cricket can often lead to hilarious moments on the field, either due to confusion, miscommunication, or sheer bad luck.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024