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Mohammad Wasim Jnr has been named as Naseem Shah's replacement for the U-19 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-withdraw-naseem-shah-for-u-19-world-cup-2157095

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed the new year 2020 with Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in Switzerland. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-celebrate-new-year-with-kareena-kapoor-saif-ali-khan-varun-dhawan-2157057

Sourav Ganguly's reaction came after reports emerged that the ICC, in order to free up the crowded calendar, is planning to make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-says-its-too-early-to-comment-on-iccs-four-day-test-proposal-2156550

Ravichandran Ashwin, who mankaded Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, said he is ready to dismiss anyone who goes out of the crease in similar fashion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/ravichandran-ashwin-to-mankad-anyone-that-goes-out-of-the-crease-in-ipl-2020-2156544

Anil Kumble feels the Indian team's focus should be on exploring wicket-taking options even if that means playing more fast bowlers than all-rounders. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhonis-ipl-performance-will-determine-his-future-with-team-india-says-anil-kumble-2156541

MS Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket on this day in 2014, after the Melbourne Test against Australia ended in a draw. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-announced-retirement-from-test-cricket-on-this-day-in-2014-2156521

The IPL 2020 is set to kick-off on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, according to a Delhi Capitals official. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/indian-premier-league-2020-to-kick-start-on-march-29-at-wankhede-stadium-2156507

BBL: Glenn Maxwell used a fire extinguisher to stop the bushfire from spreading ahead of his team Melbourne Stars' match against Hobart Hurricanes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bbl-glenn-maxwell-uses-fire-extinguisher-to-stop-bushfire-from-spreading-before-match-watch-2156488

Faf du Plessis was unimpressed with the idea of four-nation tournament as he thinks the "big three" nations are already playing a lot of cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-faf-du-plessis-unimpressed-with-bcci-president-sourav-gangulys-idea-of-four--2156483

Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram to share a picture from his vacation in Thailand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-shares-picture-from-vacation-in-thailand-fans-pour-in-love-2156464

The DDCA general secretary made it clear that Gautam Gambhir will not be eligible to contest for president's post as per Lodha recommendations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-not-eligible-to-contest-for-ddca-president-post-2156452

Virat Kohli, with 928 rating points, finished above Australia's Steve Smith who occupied the second spot with 911 points. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-leaves-steve-smith-behind-to-end-2019-on-top-of-icc-test-rankings-2156419

Rohit Sharma posted a special message for his daughter Samaira on Twitter and Instagram along with some pictures from her birthday celebration. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-sends-loving-birthday-message-for-daughter-samaira-his-cookie-monster-2156379

To free up the crowded calendar, ICC could make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023 as part of the World Test Championship. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-mulling-making-four-day-tests-mandatory-report-2156367

D'Arcy Short will replace injured pacer Sean Abbott in Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming tour of India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-australia-darcy-short-replaces-injured-sean-abbott-for-odi-series-2156348

Virat Kohli praised Amitabh Bachchan's immense "contribution to Indian cinema" and thanked him for being an inspiration to many people. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-congratulates-amitabh-bachchan-on-being-conferred-dadasaheb-phalke-award-2156347

Ricky Ponting faced criticism from fans on Twitter after he named his Test team of the decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ricky-ponting-picks-virat-kohli-captain-of-his-test-team-of-the-decade-but-fans-still-unhappy-heres-2156324

Nathan Lyon didn't take too kindly to Shane Warne's suggestion that he be rested for the dead rubber against New Zealand so that a different bowler could get a Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/did-warnie-ever-want-a-rest-nathan-lyons-stinging-response-to-shane-warne-2156290

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the only two Indian players in Wisden's T20I team of the decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-jasprit-bumrah-named-in-wisdens-t20i-team-of-the-decade-2156267

A DDCA official said that Gautam Gambhir could be the perfect person to take over the reins of Delhi's cricket body at this point in time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-cricket-body-officials-want-gautam-gambhir-to-take-over-as-president-2156222

Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share the picture and and put the location as Gstaad, Switzerland. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-pose-with-varun-dhawan-and-natasha-dalal-in-viral-picture-2156161

An old video of Shahid Afridi has emerged where he can be seen saying that he smashed a TV at his house after he saw his daughter imitating an 'aarti' scene while watching an Indian show. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shahid-afridi-reveals-he-smashed-tv-after-daughter-imitated-aarti-scene-while-watching-show-watch-2156141

Ranji Trophy: Ishant Sharma picked up eight wickets in the match as Delhi registered their first win of the season after beating Hyderabad by seven wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-delhi-beat-hyderabad-by-7-wickets-to-register-first-win-of-the-season-2155718

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, who are currently vacationing in Switzerland, posted a video on Instagram to wish their fans a "Happy New Year". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/happy-new-year-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-convey-early-new-year-wishes-to-fans-watch-2156987

Virat Kohli called his wife Anushka Sharma "the best photographer" and said, he has no stress when she clicks his pictures. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-credits-anushka-sharma-for-his-pictures-2156935

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) spokesperson said that trimming down Test match's duration by one day could help ease the strain on players' busy schedules. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-in-favour-of-reducing-test-match-duration-to-four-days-2156907

Dale Steyn clean bowled a troll who was trying to play down South Africa's win over England in the first Test at Centurion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dale-steyn-shuts-down-troll-who-tried-to-belittle-south-africas-win-over-england-2156834

Thisara Perera accepted the invitation of Army Commander Lieutenant general Shavendra Silva to join the army. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/thisara-perera-joins-sri-lanka-army-in-gajaba-regiment-2156833

India U-19 clinched the Youth ODI series 2-1 after South Africa registered a consolatory win in the third and final match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-u-19-clinch-odi-series-despite-losing-third-odi-to-south-africa-2156800

England coach Chris Silverwood has hinted that either of veterans James Anderson or Stuart Broad might be dropped for the second Test against South Africa to make room for a spinner. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-england-coach-hints-at-dropping-james-anderson-or-stuart-broad-for-2nd-test-2156770

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as India's go-to bowler in all the three formats of the game in 2019. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-year-jasprit-bumrah-looking-forward-to-2020-after-making-memories-in-2019-2156739

Sanjay Manjrekar said that 2019 has been the worst year for him as an analyst and as a commentator. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanjay-manjrekar-regrets-being-unprofessional-and-indecent-towards-harsha-bhogle-2156723

Ravi Shastri took to Instagram to post a picture with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Raveena Tandon. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravi-shastri-shares-picture-with-shah-rukh-khan-and-raveena-tandon-michael-vaughan-had-this-to-say-2156674

Rashid Khan introduced a new bat design during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khan-introduces-camel-bat-in-bbl-sunrisers-hyderabad-ask-him-to-carry-it-for-ipl-2020-2156051

South Africa vs England: Needing 376 to win, South Africa bowled England out for 268 on the fourth day to register their first win in World Test Championship. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-south-africa-break-englands-resistance-to-clinch-107-run-win-in-1st-test-2156011

On-field umpire Greg Davidson spoiled Rashid Khan's celebration as he changed his decision midway in a BBL match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-umpires-funny-gesture-on-rashid-khans-lbw-appeal-leaves-everyone-in-splits-2156004

Danish Kaneria said that he never sold the country for money but those who did are still welcomed in the team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/danish-kaneria-says-never-sold-my-country-for-money-bowled-even-when-fingers-bled-2155994

Tim Paine pointed to teamwork on Sunday as the crucial factor in Australia winning all four home Tests so far this summer -- and all inside four days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-paine-hails-teamwork-as-australia-crush-new-zealand-2155988

New Zealand might have been handed one of its heaviest defeats in Test cricket, but captain Kane Williamson remained gracious as ever. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-lose-test-but-kane-williamson-wins-hearts-with-this-brilliant-gesture-for-fans-watch-2155953

Sourav Ganguly posted a picture of himself and captioned it, "Hate working on a Sunday". Soon enough, fans flooded the post with some hilarious responses. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fans-hilariously-respond-to-sourav-gangulys-hate-working-on-a-sunday-tweet-2155945

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to be out for an indefinite period of time, doesn't want to blame the National Cricket Academy for allegedly bungling his rehabilitation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-says-world-t20-9-months-away-first-thing-is-getting-fit-2155937

Kane Williamson urged his teammates to learn from mistakes and improve in all areas after a 247-run defeat in the second Test against Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kane-williamson-calls-for-improvement-in-all-areas-after-big-loss-to-australia-in-2nd-test-2155936

Kohli and Root's units are currently engaged in a five-match Test series in which England have gained an unassailable 3-1 lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-joe-root-are-best-batsmen-in-the-world-says-brian-lara-1912432

The Indian team lost the fourth Test against England at Southampton by 60 runs giving the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/india-vs-england-5th-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-coverage-on-tv-live-streaming-online-1912364

KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav paid a visit to Arsenal's Emirates stadium to watch a Premier League match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/kl-rahul-visits-arsenals-emirates-stadium-showcases-his-football-skills-watch-1912332

Ricky Ponting faced criticism from fans on Twitter after he named his Test team of the decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ricky-ponting-picks-virat-kohli-captain-of-his-test-team-of-the-decade-but-fans-still-unhappy-heres-2156324

Nathan Lyon didn't take too kindly to Shane Warne's suggestion that he be rested for the dead rubber against New Zealand so that a different bowler could get a Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/did-warnie-ever-want-a-rest-nathan-lyons-stinging-response-to-shane-warne-2156290

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the only two Indian players in Wisden's T20I team of the decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-jasprit-bumrah-named-in-wisdens-t20i-team-of-the-decade-2156267

A DDCA official said that Gautam Gambhir could be the perfect person to take over the reins of Delhi's cricket body at this point in time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-cricket-body-officials-want-gautam-gambhir-to-take-over-as-president-2156222

Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share the picture and and put the location as Gstaad, Switzerland. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-pose-with-varun-dhawan-and-natasha-dalal-in-viral-picture-2156161

An old video of Shahid Afridi has emerged where he can be seen saying that he smashed a TV at his house after he saw his daughter imitating an 'aarti' scene while watching an Indian show. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shahid-afridi-reveals-he-smashed-tv-after-daughter-imitated-aarti-scene-while-watching-show-watch-2156141

India U-19 on Saturday beat South Africa U-19 by eight wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswals-all-round-performance-helps-india-u-19-thrash-south-africa-in-second-youth-odi-2155753

South Africa vs England: Chasing a tricky target of 376, England openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley added 92 runs for the opening wicket, helping the visitors reach 121/1 at stumps on Day 3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-rory-burns-fifty-gets-england-off-to-solid-start-in-chase-of-376-against-sou-2155739

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are enjoying some downtime at a snow-covered mountain and the India captain shared some glimpses of it. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-anuska-sharma-enjoy-downtime-in-snow-covered-mountain-2155734

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly feels beating Australia on their home soil will be a bigger challenge for India next year compared to the one in 2018-19. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-feels-beating-australia-in-test-series-next-year-will-be-a-challenge-for-india-2155730

Hanuma Vihari has been named skipper of India A side that will tour New Zealand for two four day-games ahead of the important series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hanuma-vihari-unfazed-by-ipl-snub-shifts-focus-on-new-zealand-tour-2155726

Ranji Trophy: Ishant Sharma picked up eight wickets in the match as Delhi registered their first win of the season after beating Hyderabad by seven wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-delhi-beat-hyderabad-by-7-wickets-to-register-first-win-of-the-season-2155718

Ishant Sharma said that fast bowlers were rotated a lot under MS Dhoni's captaincy and that kept them from achieving consistency. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-rotating-fast-bowlers-did-not-help-them-achieve-consistency-says-ishant-sharma-2155707

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident that MS Dhoni has communicated about his future plans to India captain Virat Kohli and the selectors. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-has-communicated-future-plans-to-virat-kohli-claims-sourav-ganguly-2155694

Cheteshwar Pujara, playing for Saurashtra, turned bowler and picked up a wicket on his second ball but Shikhar Dhawan decided to take a dig at his running between wickets and trolled him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-cheteshwar-pujara-takes-wicket-shikhar-dhawan-comes-up-with-hilarious-comment-2155677

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Danish Kaneria played the most under him and he is not ready to accept the claims made by the spinner. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistanis-have-big-hearts-inzamam-ul-haq-not-ready-to-accept-danish-kanerias-claim-2155672

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty had a priceless reaction to daughter Athiya's picture with Team India opener KL Rahul on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suniel-shetty-reacts-to-daughter-athiyas-picture-with-kl-rahul-2155651

South Africa vs England: Cricket South Africa said that Aiden Markram's injury will require a surgery, meaning he will be out of action for at least six weeks. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-aiden-markram-ruled-out-of-england-test-series-with-fractured-finger-2155638

Uttar Pradesh thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 72 runs after grabbing a massive 192-run first innings lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-cheteshwar-pujara-fails-as-uttar-pradesh-register-huge-win-over-saurashtra-2155627

New Zealand were dismissed for 148 in Melbourne on Saturday, with Australia batting again to rub salt in the wounds and extend their lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-australia-in-complete-control-as-new-zealand-fight-to-save-2nd-test-2155624

Danish Kaneria said that he never sold the country for money but those who did are still welcomed in the team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/danish-kaneria-says-never-sold-my-country-for-money-bowled-even-when-fingers-bled-2155994

Tim Paine pointed to teamwork on Sunday as the crucial factor in Australia winning all four home Tests so far this summer -- and all inside four days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-paine-hails-teamwork-as-australia-crush-new-zealand-2155988

New Zealand might have been handed one of its heaviest defeats in Test cricket, but captain Kane Williamson remained gracious as ever. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-lose-test-but-kane-williamson-wins-hearts-with-this-brilliant-gesture-for-fans-watch-2155953

Sourav Ganguly posted a picture of himself and captioned it, "Hate working on a Sunday". Soon enough, fans flooded the post with some hilarious responses. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fans-hilariously-respond-to-sourav-gangulys-hate-working-on-a-sunday-tweet-2155945

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to be out for an indefinite period of time, doesn't want to blame the National Cricket Academy for allegedly bungling his rehabilitation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-says-world-t20-9-months-away-first-thing-is-getting-fit-2155937

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to be out for an indefinite period of time, doesn't want to blame the National Cricket Academy for allegedly bungling his rehabilitation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-says-world-t20-9-months-away-first-thing-is-getting-fit-2155936

Australia beat New Zealand by 247 runs to win the second Test and the series on Sunday with a battling century from opener Tom Blundell proving futile. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tom-blundells-century-in-vain-as-australia-thrash-new-zealand-to-win-2nd-test-clinch-series-2155893

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain has rendered the conflict of interest complaint against CAC members Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad as "infructuous" but the case involving Kapil Dev has still not been decided. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/conflict-complaint-against-shantha-rangaswamy-anshuman-gaekwad-rendered-infructuous-2155889

David Warner completed a sharp catch at leg-slip to break the 72-run stand between BJ Watling and Tom Blundell. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dean-jones-hilarious-take-on-bj-watlings-rare-dismissal-will-leave-you-in-splits-watch-video-2155877

In a video that surfaced on Saturday, Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad can be seen having a heated argument during Day 3 of the South Africa vs England 1st Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-stars-ben-stokes-stuart-broad-involved-in-on-field-spat-watch-video-2155829

Shoaib Akhtar said that 1-2 players in the team did pass racist comments on Danish Kaneria, but it was never encouraged by the team members and was nipped in the bud. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shoaib-akhtar-says-comments-on-danish-kaneria-taken-completely-out-of-context-2155816

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/peter-siddle-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-2155790

Two Delhi U-23 players Kuldeep Yadav and Lakshay Thareja were on Friday sent home by the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for allegedly misbehaving with a female employee of a Kolkata hotel. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-u-23-players-under-scanner-for-alleged-misbehaviour-with-female-hotel-staff-2155396

Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kris-srikkanth-anjum-chopra-to-get-ck-nayudu-lifetime-achievement-awards-2155389

Mumbai collapsed to a 10-wicket loss to Railways on Friday in an early season shock at the ongoing third round of the Ranji Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-railways-thrash-mumbai-by-10-wickets-in-lopsided-contest-2155385

South Africa were 72 for four at the close, an overall lead of 175, on a pitch which has proved difficult for batsmen throughout. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-1st-test-england-fight-back-after-relentless-south-african-bowling-display-2155384

Shoaib Akhtar shared a leaked video of Wasim Akram on Twitter and wrote, "I support the Leaked Video of Wasim Akram, We need a change". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shoaib-akhtar-takes-cue-from-wasim-akrams-leaked-video-supports-former-captains-claim-2155345

Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said there were a "few players" who targeted him for being a Hindu during his time but he never made an issue of it. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/danish-kaneria-says-targeted-for-my-religion-but-never-made-an-issue-of-it-2155324

Australia captain Tim Paine blasted cricket's Decision Review System, saying it left him "disappointed and angry" after he was dismissed controversially in the second Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-tim-paine-blasts-drs-technology-after-his-controversial-dismissal-in-second-2155230

Travis Head came into the match under pressure after a lean spell, but silenced his critics with only his second Test century, reaching three figures off 222 balls. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-face-an-uphill-task-as-australia-take-charge-2155222

Dale Steyn is seeing action in the Big Bash League in Australia for the first time and had a tumultuous welcome. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dale-steyns-sweet-revenge-after-being-torn-apart-by-jake-weatherald-on-bbl-debut-watch-2155175

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts is impressed with the big decisions Sourav Ganguly has taken in a short time as BCCI president. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-ceo-praises-sourav-gangulys-innovative-thinking-for-four-nation-tournament-2155169

India begun its preparations for next month's U-19 World Cup on an emphatic note as they defeated South Africa by nine wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-u-19-thrash-south-africa-by-9-wickets-in-first-youth-odi-2155132

Cheteshwar Pujara, playing for Saurashtra, turned bowler and picked up a wicket on his second ball but Shikhar Dhawan decided to take a dig at his running between wickets and trolled him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-cheteshwar-pujara-takes-wicket-shikhar-dhawan-comes-up-with-hilarious-comment-2155677

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Danish Kaneria played the most under him and he is not ready to accept the claims made by the spinner. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistanis-have-big-hearts-inzamam-ul-haq-not-ready-to-accept-danish-kanerias-claim-2155672

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty had a priceless reaction to daughter Athiya's picture with Team India opener KL Rahul on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suniel-shetty-reacts-to-daughter-athiyas-picture-with-kl-rahul-2155651

South Africa vs England: Cricket South Africa said that Aiden Markram's injury will require a surgery, meaning he will be out of action for at least six weeks. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-aiden-markram-ruled-out-of-england-test-series-with-fractured-finger-2155638

Uttar Pradesh thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 72 runs after grabbing a massive 192-run first innings lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-cheteshwar-pujara-fails-as-uttar-pradesh-register-huge-win-over-saurashtra-2155627

New Zealand were dismissed for 148 in Melbourne on Saturday, with Australia batting again to rub salt in the wounds and extend their lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-australia-in-complete-control-as-new-zealand-fight-to-save-2nd-test-2155624

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult fractured his non-bowling hand and will miss the third Test against Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-new-zealand-pace-spearhead-trent-boult-ruled-out-of-third-test-due-to-injur-2155623

Australia vs New Zealand: The DRS was again in focus at the MCG after Mitchell Santner survived a contentious caught-out review on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-fresh-drs-drama-at-mcg-after-controversial-mitchell-santner-decision-watch-2155535

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd is to receive a knighthood for "his outstanding service to cricket". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/clive-lloyd-knighted-england-world-cup-heroes-receive-honours-2155516

Pat Cummins was the destroyer-in-chief as Australia bowled out New Zealand for a paltry 148 on Day 3 of the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-australian-fans-go-gaga-as-pat-cummins-dismantles-new-zealand-2155486

South Africa were 277 for nine at the close, providing justification for captain Joe Root's decision to bowl first. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-1st-test-sam-curran-takes-four-as-quinton-de-kock-resists-2154898

Ishant Sharma (4/19) and Simarjeet Singh (4/23) saw the entire Hyderabad side back in the hut after managing just 69 runs in their first innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-ishant-sharma-simarjeet-singh-put-delhi-on-top-against-hyderabad-2154882

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Head of Cricket at the NCA Rahul Dravid met at the Board's headquarters to discuss at length matters related to the NCA. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-discuss-nca-related-matters-at-bcci-headquarters-2154876

Danish Kaneria is only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-players-treated-danish-kaneria-unfairly-as-he-is-hindu-shoaib-akhtar-2154875

As Steve Smith brought up his 28th Test half-century, his first in four Tests, he passed Greg Chappell (7,110 runs) to become Australia's 10th highest run-scorer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/steve-smith-says-didnt-hear-new-zealand-boos-at-mcg-2154782

BCCI anti-corruption official Soumen Karmakar asked Devang Gandhi to leave the dressing room after former captain Manoj Tiwary cited anti-corruption protocol. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/national-selector-devang-gandhi-removed-from-bengal-dressing-room-for-unauthorised-entry-2154653

Steve Smith zeroed in on yet another century, putting Australia in the driving seat after the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-steve-smith-eyes-century-as-australia-seize-control-on-day-1-2154641

Steve Smith was in the thick of things, having an argument with the umpire, getting mocked by rival fans, as well as scoring another unbeaten half-century. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-steve-smith-mocked-by-new-zealand-fans-with-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-2154627

BCCI Joint Secretary Jayesh George said there will be no Pakistan players invited in two T20 matches between the Asia XI and the World XI, to be played in Bangladesh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-players-wont-be-part-of-asia-xi-vs-world-xi-matches-in-bangladesh-says-bcci-joint-secretary-2154587

As always, Indian cricket was the biggest eyeball-grabber in sports in India in the decade coming to an end. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/year-2019-world-cup-glory-and-the-virat-kohli-era-indian-cricket-in-the-decade-gone-by-2154555

Steve Smith did not hesitate to express his anger over a controversial call made by umpire Nigel Llong in the final over before lunch at MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-steve-smith-argues-with-umpire-nigel-llong-for-controversial-call-during-bo-2154540

Virat Kohli has been included in the list of five cricketers of the decade announced by Wisden. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-named-in-wisden-cricketers-of-the-decade-list-2154485

Australia raised the prospect of playing two specialist spinners in the third and final Test against New Zealand as they added Mitchell Swepson to their squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-australia-add-spinner-mitchell-swepson-to-squad-for-3rd-test-against-new-ze-2154459

South Africa were 72 for four at the close, an overall lead of 175, on a pitch which has proved difficult for batsmen throughout. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-england-1st-test-england-fight-back-after-relentless-south-african-bowling-display-2155384

Shoaib Akhtar shared a leaked video of Wasim Akram on Twitter and wrote, "I support the Leaked Video of Wasim Akram, We need a change". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shoaib-akhtar-takes-cue-from-wasim-akrams-leaked-video-supports-former-captains-claim-2155345

Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said there were a "few players" who targeted him for being a Hindu during his time but he never made an issue of it. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/danish-kaneria-says-targeted-for-my-religion-but-never-made-an-issue-of-it-2155324

Australia captain Tim Paine blasted cricket's Decision Review System, saying it left him "disappointed and angry" after he was dismissed controversially in the second Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-tim-paine-blasts-drs-technology-after-his-controversial-dismissal-in-second-2155230

Travis Head came into the match under pressure after a lean spell, but silenced his critics with only his second Test century, reaching three figures off 222 balls. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-face-an-uphill-task-as-australia-take-charge-2155222

Dale Steyn is seeing action in the Big Bash League in Australia for the first time and had a tumultuous welcome. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dale-steyns-sweet-revenge-after-being-torn-apart-by-jake-weatherald-on-bbl-debut-watch-2155175

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts is impressed with the big decisions Sourav Ganguly has taken in a short time as BCCI president. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-ceo-praises-sourav-gangulys-innovative-thinking-for-four-nation-tournament-2155169