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'Former players are paid ... ': Pakistan coach hits back at external critics

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's red-ball format head coach Jason Gillespie has asked former cricketers to refrain from undue criticism of the national team. He believes such comments can significantly impact the players.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted six years after ball-tampering scandal

NEW DELHI: David Warner's lifetime ban from holding a leadership role in Australian cricket has been lifted. The ban was imposed following the ball-tampering scandal in 2018. Warner, now 37, presented his case to a three-person panel, which found he met all criteria for the ban to be removed.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024

David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

Warner was charged by Cricket Australia with devising a plan to change the condition of the ball using sandpaper during a Test against South Africa.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

BCCI reject Bengal's plea to postpone domestic matches due to Cyclone Dana

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have rejected a request from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to reschedule two of their home domestic games due to the threat of Cyclone Dana.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Washington Sundar takes 7/59 vs New Zealand, Sunil Gavaskar makes u-turn on assessment: 'Inspired'

Washington Sundar's inclusion in the second Test against New Zealand was termed as an "inspired selection" by former captain Sunil Gavaskar. Sundar replaced Kuldeep Yadav for the crucial match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Despite initial criticism, Sundar delivered an impressive performance, taking his first five-wicket haul…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Washington makes 'ati' Sundar comeback, snares 7 for career best Test figures

NEW DELHI: Some eyebrows were raised when Washington Sundar replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand that got underway on Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A squad depart for Australia

The India A squad, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, was all smiles as they headed off to Australia for the upcoming first-class series against Australia A, which will begin on October 31. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced a strong squad for the tour, with some…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

'Who gives a s**t?': Michael Clarke while discussing Australia opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former captain Michael Clarke has advised Australian selectors to pick a specialist opener after the experiment of moving Steve Smith to the top of the order backfired. Clarke made the suggestion ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, which starts on November 22.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Awkward! Pakistan fan skips school to see 'dropped' Babar Azam in Rawalpindi

NEW DELHI: In a bizarre turn of events, a Pakistani fan was seen rooting for 'dropped' Babar Azam during the Pakistan vs England series decider at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Record Alert! Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship

NEW DELHI: India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in the record books on Thursday, becoming the leading wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). During the second Test against New Zealand at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Ashwin took two crucial wickets in the morning session,…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024