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Sri Lanka Police Questions Aravinda de Silva Over 2011 World Cup Fixing Charge

Former Sri Lanka skipper, Aravinda de Silva, was the first to be interviewed by the newly established sports-related anti-corruption unit source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-police-questions-aravinda-de-silva-over-2011-world-cup-fixing-allegations-2254988#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma Has "Skills And Temperament" To Excel In Australian Conditions: Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey said that he has no doubts that Rohit Sharma has the skills to excel at the top of the order during India's tour of Australia later this year source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-has-skills-and-temperament-to-excel-in-australian-conditions-mike-hussey-2254745#rss-sports-cricket

Shane Warne Didn't Have The Variety That Muttiah Muralitharan Had: Mahela Jayawardene

Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan are regarded as two of the finest spinners in the history of the game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shane-warne-didnt-have-the-variety-that-muttiah-muralitharan-had-mahela-jayawardene-2254723#rss-sports-cricket

Joe Root To Miss First Test Against West Indies, Ben Stokes To Lead England

Joe Root will miss the first Test against West Indies to be with his wife who is expecting their second child later this week. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-joe-root-to-miss-first-test-against-west-indies-ben-stokes-to-lead-england-2254714#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Cricket Squad In England Test Negative For Coronavirus

ECB announced that all 20 players and 11 management personnel in the Pakistan touring party have tested negative for coronavirus after arriving in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-pakistan-cricket-squad-in-england-test-negative-for-coronavirus-2254652#rss-sports-cricket

"Looks Like He's Watching Me Bat": Jimmy Anderson's Hilarious Caption For ICC Throwback Picture

James Anderson was in his elements when he captioned a throwback picture put up by the International Cricket Council. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jimmy-anderson-has-hilarious-caption-for-icc-throwback-picture-2254651#rss-sports-cricket

IPL Should Sever Ties With Chinese Sponsors, If Not This Season, Then By 2021: KXIP Co-Owner

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia called for a gradual end to Chinese sponsorship in the Indian Premier League amid escalating tensions between the two countries owing to the violent clash in eastern Ladakh earlier this month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-should-sever-ties-with-chinese-sponsors-if-not-this-season-then-by-2021-kxip-co-owner-2254623#rss-sports-cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin Clarifies After Teasing David Warner On TikTok Ban

Ravichandran Ashwin clarified that any dig at David Warner was all in good humour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tiktok-ban-ravichandran-ashwin-clarifies-after-teasing-david-warner-2254574#rss-sports-cricket

Aaron Finch Looking To Groom Young Talents For 2023 World Cup

Australia's limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Tuesday highlighted Cameron Green, Josh Philippe, and Jhye Richardson as potential talents who are on the radar for the 2023 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aaron-finch-looking-to-groom-young-talents-for-2023-world-cup-2254550#rss-sports-cricket

Nitin Menon Says "Main Challenge Will Be Of Ball Management" When Cricket Resumes

Nitin Menon says the biggest challenge in prevailing circumstances is to ensure that the players, knowingly or unknowingly, don't apply saliva on the ball. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nitin-menon-says-main-challenge-will-be-of-ball-management-when-cricket-resumes-2254509#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli Recalls 2014 Adelaide Test That Taught India A Lesson Despite Defeat

Virat Kohli recalled the Adelaide Test of the 2014 series, which he terms as an important match, even though India lost. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-recalls-important-milestone-in-indias-journey-as-test-side-2254467#rss-sports-cricket

Six Pakistan Players, Including Mohammad Hafeez, To Join England Tour After Negative Coronavirus Test

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative for coronavirus in the latest round of testing. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-six-pakistan-players-including-mohammad-hafeez-test-negative-for-coronavirus-to-join-squad-in-england-2254448#rss-sports-cricket

MS Dhoni Was No Fan Of DRS, Things Changed Since Virat Kohli Become Captain: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra says that while MS Dhoni wasn't particularly a fan of the Decision Review System, Virat Kohli is quite the opposite. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-was-no-fan-of-drs-things-changed-since-virat-kohli-become-captain-aakash-chopra-2254409#rss-sports-cricket

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Shares Video Of Rahul Dravid's Classic Catches

Rahul Dravid is one of the best close-in fielders India have had, with 210 catches in Test cricket -- the maximum by any player. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-harbhajan-singh-shares-video-of-rahul-dravids-classic-catches-2254399#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammad Kaif Mourns Former Delhi Cricketer Sanjay Dobal's Death

Mohammad Kaif mourned the death of former Delhi cricketer Sanjay Dobal, who passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-kaif-mourns-former-delhi-cricketer-sanjay-dobals-death-2254307#rss-sports-cricket

Australia Postpone Zimbabwe ODI Series In August Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Citing "concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers", Cricket Australia announced the three-match series would not go ahead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-postpone-zimbabwe-odi-series-in-august-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-2254284#rss-sports-cricket

Ben Stokes "Proud" As England Captaincy Looms Into View

Ben Stokes could find himself leading out the team for next week's first Test at Southampton -- or later in the three-match series -- should Joe Root be absent attending the birth of his second child. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-ben-stokes-proud-as-england-captaincy-looms-into-view-2254260#rss-sports-cricket

English County Cricket Season To Start On August 1

ECB said that the decision to start the County Championship on August 1 is a "significant step" for cricket amid the coronavirus pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/english-county-cricket-season-to-start-on-august-1-2254178#rss-sports-cricket

Sri Lanka Orders Criminal Probe Into 2011 World Cup Final Fixing Allegations

Sri Lanka has ordered a criminal probe into allegations the 2011 cricket World Cup final was "sold" to India, officials said Monday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-orders-criminal-probe-into-2011-world-cup-final-fixing-allegations-2254170#rss-sports-cricket

Kane Williamson Labels IPL As "Biggest Domestic Competition" With High Standard Of Cricket

Kane Williamson said that the standard of cricket is pretty high throughout the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/kane-williamson-labels-ipl-as-biggest-domestic-competition-with-high-standard-of-cricket-2254152#rss-sports-cricket

Ravinder Dandiwal, Match-Fixing Kingpin, On BCCI's Watchlist For Past 3-4 Years, Says ACU Chief Ajit Singh

The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday reported that Victoria Police in Australia has named Ravinder Dandiwal as the "central figure" in the tennis match-fixing scandal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravinder-dandiwal-match-fixing-kingpin-on-bccis-watchlist-for-past-3-4-years-says-acu-chief-ajit-singh-2254122#rss-sports-cricket

Shikhar Dhawan "Finally Got Some Hair" In Lockdown And His Fans Are Loving It

Shikhar Dhawan posed on Instagram with something that looks hair, after a fashion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikhar-dhawan-finally-got-some-hair-in-lockdown-and-his-fans-are-loving-it-2254103#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket South Africa Gets Sports Ministry's Nod To Resume Training

Cricket South Africa will have a meeting on Thursday to plot its course back to action. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-gets-sports-ministrys-nod-to-resume-training-2254086#rss-sports-cricket

KL Rahul Shares Picture Drinking Coffee, Fans Come Up With Hilarious Memes

KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya had got into trouble after some ill-judged comments on a TV show and people haven't forgotten. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-shares-picture-drinking-coffee-fans-come-up-with-hilarious-memes-2254051#rss-sports-cricket

"Were They Bowling Beach Balls": Dean Jones Trolls Scott Styris After ICC Shares Trivia About Ex-New Zealand All-Rounder

Dean Jones, who is often seen sharing commentary box with Scott Styris, trolled the New Zealander after the ICC shared interesting trivia about him with the fans. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dean-jones-trolls-scott-styris-after-icc-shares-interesting-trivia-about-ex-new-zealand-all-rounder-2254030#rss-sports-cricket

Dwayne Bravo Dedicates "Helicopter Song" To MS Dhoni Ahead Of His Birthday. Watch Video

MS Dhoni will celebrate his 39th birthday on July 7 and CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo has a song for the occasion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhonis-helicopter-shot-inspires-dwayne-bravos-birthday-song-for-former-india-captain-2253966#rss-sports-cricket

Indian Umpire Nitin Menon Included In ICC Elite Panel For 2020-21

Nitin Menon, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third Indian to make it to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indian-umpire-nitin-menon-included-in-icc-elite-panel-for-2020-21-2253942#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Team Arrives In England For Test And T20I Series

The Pakistan cricket team, wracked with multiple cases of players testing positive for coronavirus, finally arrived in England for their series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-pakistan-cricket-team-arrives-in-england-for-upcoming-test-and-t20i-series-2253939#rss-sports-cricket

Nick Kyrgios Slams "Selfish" Alexander Zverev After Viral Party Video

After testing negative for coronavirus, Alexander Zverev had released a statement vowing to self-isolate, only to be spotted at a busy bar, apparently over the weekend, in footage that went viral. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nick-kyrgios-slams-selfish-alexander-zverev-after-viral-party-video-2253908#rss-sports-cricket

Stuart Broad Uses Sports Psychologist To Prepare For Tests Without Fans

England start a three-Test series against the West Indies in Southampton on July 8, but fans will be absent due to the coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/stuart-broad-uses-sports-psychologist-to-prepare-for-tests-without-fans-2253805#rss-sports-cricket

West Indies Players To Wear "Black Lives Matter" Logo On Shirts In Test Series Against England

A three-match Test series between England and West Indies will mark international cricket's resumption on July 8. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-players-to-wear-black-lives-matter-logo-on-shirts-in-test-series-against-england-2253785#rss-sports-cricket

England vs Pakistan: Azhar Ali Says Pakistan Looking To Target England's "Fragile" Top-Order

Pakistan's Test skipper Azhar Ali said England's top order have been ''fragile'' since the retirement of Alastair Cook in 2018 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-azhar-ali-says-pakistan-looking-to-target-englands-fragile-top-order-2253652#rss-sports-cricket

England vs Pakistan: Jofra Archer "A Real Match Winner And Threat", Says Younis Khan

Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan singled out fast-rising paceman Jofra Archer as a "real threat" in his team's forthcoming matches against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-jofra-archer-a-real-match-winner-and-threat-says-younis-khan-2253583#rss-sports-cricket

"Paji Thodi Skateboarding Karke Dikhao": Yuvraj Singh Trolls Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh took to Instagram on Sunday to share a few pictures of him posing with a skateboard but Yuvraj Singh's comment stole the show. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-poses-with-skateboard-yuvraj-singh-trolls-off-spinner-with-amusing-reply-2253555#rss-sports-cricket

Michael Holding Says Entertainment In Sport Is About Quality Of Play Not What Happens In Stands

International cricket will be resuming with the much-awaited Test series between England and the West Indies at the Old Trafford from July 8 in a ''bio-secure'' spectator-less environment. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-holding-says-entertainment-in-sport-is-about-quality-of-play-not-what-happens-in-stands-2253547#rss-sports-cricket

Sania Mirza Takes Help Of Son Izhaan To Tease "Asad Khaalu", Hardik Pandya Reacts

Sania Mirza shared a video with her son Izhaan on Instagram, where they playfully tease her brother-in-law Mohammad Asaduddin. source https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/sania-mirza-takes-help-of-son-izhaan-to-tease-asad-khaalu-hardik-pandya-reacts-2253542#rss-sports-tennis

England vs Pakistan: Coronavirus-Depleted Pakistan Cricket Team Leaves For England

Pakistan are due to play three Tests in England in August followed by three Twenty20 internationals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-coronavirus-depleted-pakistan-cricket-team-leaves-for-england-2253532#rss-sports-cricket

Shikha Pandey Says Growth Can Be Achieved By Marketing Women's Cricket Rather Than Changing Rules

Shikha Pandey has said that rather than changing the rules to aid the women's game, the product needs to be marketed well to ensure growth and fan following. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikha-pandey-says-growth-can-be-achieved-by-marketing-womens-cricket-rather-than-changing-rules-2253523#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammad Hafeez Should Have Confronted PCB About Negative Coronavirus Test: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar said that instead of tweeting about his second coronavirus test result, Mohammad Hafeez should have spoken with the Pakistan Cricket Board. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-hafeez-should-have-confronted-pcb-about-negative-coronavirus-test-shoaib-akhtar-2253508#rss-sports-cricket

MS Dhoni "Gained Experience Of Trusting His Bowlers" Between 2007 And 2013: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan has revealed that MS Dhoni liked to control his bowlers when he started his captaincy stint back in 2007 but came to trust them by 2013, a phase during which he also became a calmer leader. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-gained-experience-of-trusting-his-bowlers-between-2007-and-2013-irfan-pathan-2253506#rss-sports-cricket

Parthiv Patel On What Sets Virat Kohli Apart From MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma As Captain

Parthiv Patel spoke about the difference in style of leadership of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/parthiv-patel-on-what-sets-virat-kohli-apart-from-ms-dhoni-rohit-sharma-as-captain-2253494#rss-sports-cricket

"Lot Of People Are Mistaken": Irfan Pathan Reveals What Makes Rohit Sharma A Successful Captain

Irfan Pathan compared Rohit Sharma with domestic batting stalwart Wasim Jaffer to further elaborate his point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irfan-pathan-reveals-what-makes-rohit-sharma-a-successful-captain-2253488#rss-sports-cricket

Jack Leach Wants To Be Remembered For His Bowling, Not Just Headingley Heroics

Jack Leach said he prides himself on his bowling and wants to be remembered for bowling opposition teams out on the last day of a Test match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jack-leach-wants-to-be-remembered-for-his-bowling-not-just-headingley-heroics-2253478#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Team Made Pact To Keep Up Fitness Levels During Lockdown: Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali said that the Pakistan players were in touch with each other on a WhatsApp group during the lockdown and made a pact to keep their fitness intact. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-team-made-pact-to-keep-up-fitness-levels-during-lockdown-azhar-ali-2253464#rss-sports-cricket

Phil Simmons Enters Self-Isolation As Precautionary Measure, Alzarri Joseph Downplays Significance

Alzarri Joseph has downplayed the significance of head coach Phil Simmons going under self-isolation in his Old Trafford hostel room as a precautionary measure. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/phil-simmons-enters-self-isolation-as-precautionary-measure-alzarri-joseph-downplays-significance-2253459#rss-sports-cricket

Alzarri Joseph Hopes To Use "Weaker Link" Tag To His Advantage Against England

Alzarri Joseph hopes it will work to his advantage if England treat him as the "weaker link" of the West Indies' pace attack during next month's Test series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/alzarri-joseph-hopes-to-use-weaker-link-tag-to-his-advantage-against-england-2253365#rss-sports-cricket

"Wish I Was There To Chuck Pies At You": Yuvraj Singh's Hilarious Birthday Post For Kevin Pietersen

Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to wish former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen who turned 40 on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singhs-hilarious-wish-for-kevin-pietersen-on-his-40th-birthday-2253354#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Squad To Leave For England Tour Without 10 Coronavirus Positive Players

Pakistan's cricket team will leave for its tour of England on Sunday without 10 players, after they tested positive for coronavirus for a second time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-squad-to-leave-for-england-tour-without-10-coronavirus-positive-players-2253309#rss-sports-cricket

Chennai Super Kings Players "Share The Load In Winning Games", Says Faf Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis, during an Instagram live session with Pommie Mbangwa, talked about his experience of playing with CSK. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chennai-super-kings-players-share-the-load-in-winning-games-says-faf-du-plessis-2253248#rss-sports-cricket

Heinrich Klaasen Surprised After Being Nominated For CSA's Top ODI Honour

Heinrich Klaasen is one of the three players shortlisted for CSA's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, alongside Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/heinrich-klaasen-surprised-after-being-nominated-for-csas-top-odi-honour-2253247#rss-sports-cricket

PCB Planning To Stage Remaining Pakistan Super League Matches Later This Year

There are only three matches left in the Pakistan Super League 2020 season -- two semi-finals and the summit clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-planning-to-stage-remaining-pakistan-super-league-matches-later-this-year-2253223#rss-sports-cricket

Virender Sehwag Shares Video Of Swarms Of Locusts "Right Above The House". Watch

Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virender-sehwag-shares-video-of-swarms-of-locusts-right-above-the-house-watch-2253205#rss-sports-cricket

Amar Virdi Hopes To Follow Monty Panesar Into England Team

Amar Virdi, an uncapped 21-year-old Surrey off-break bowler, has been called into England's 30-man training camp ahead of next month's Test series against the West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/amar-virdi-hopes-to-follow-monty-panesar-into-england-team-2253203#rss-sports-cricket

"From Where Are You Getting The Glow": Hardik Pandya Asks Natasa Stankovic, Gets Cute Reply

Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with Natasa Stankovic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-in-awe-of-natasa-stankovic-in-latest-instagram-post-2253119#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Cricket Team Set To Arrive In England On Sunday Despite Coronavirus Fears

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Pakistan players would arrive for their summer tour on Sunday, with a virus testing programme in place. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-team-set-to-arrive-in-england-on-sunday-despite-coronavirus-fears-2252949#rss-sports-cricket

Shikhar Dhawan Adopts Two "Cuties", Shares Pictures Of "New Family Members"

Shikhar Dhawan, who is spending time at home with his loved ones during the coronavirus lockdown, now has two more "cuties" to give him company. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikhar-dhawan-adopts-two-cuties-shares-pictures-of-new-family-members-2252932#rss-sports-cricket

Mumbai Cricket Association Writes To CM Uddhav Thackeray, Requests Guidelines To Resume Training

The MCA has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after a three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-cricket-association-writes-to-cm-uddhav-thackeray-requests-guidelines-to-resume-training-2252857#rss-sports-cricket

Michael Atherton "Interested" To See India's Plans For "Unorthodox" Steve Smith

Michael Atherton is interested to see the gameplan employed by Indian pace attack against an unorthodox batsman like Australia's Steve Smith when the two teams square off at the end of the year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-atherton-interested-to-see-indias-plans-for-unorthodox-steve-smith-2252789#rss-sports-cricket

Watch: Mohammed Shami Sprints Alongside His Pet Dog To Improve Speed

Mohammad Shami posted a picture of him trying to outrun his dog as he worked on his fitness during the lockdown period. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-sprints-alongside-his-pet-dog-to-improve-speed-watch-2252773#rss-sports-cricket

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Terms Stint With SunRisers Hyderabad As Turning Point Of Career

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says playing for IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a turning point in his career as he learnt to handle the pressure of bowling at the death. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-terms-stint-with-sunrisers-hyderabad-as-turning-point-of-career-2252676#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara's Epic Comeback To Bhuvneshwar Kumar's "Bouncers Attack" Sledge

Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a hilarious reply after Bhuvneshwar Kumar sledged him in his throwback post on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujaras-epic-comeback-to-bhuvneshwar-kumars-bouncers-attack-sledge-2252553#rss-sports-cricket

Coronavirus: ECB Cancels Dynamos Cricket And Other National Competitions

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday cancelled the Dynamos Cricket along with other national competitions due to the coronavirus pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/coronavirus-ecb-cancels-dynamos-cricket-and-other-national-competitions-2252492#rss-sports-cricket

West Indies Coach Phil Simmons Not Worried Over Jason Holder Niggle

Jason Holder did not bowl in the three-day intra-squad game against Kraigg Brathwaite's XI and was out for a golden duck. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-coach-phil-simmons-not-worried-over-jason-holder-niggle-2252395#rss-sports-cricket

"Celebrated Fall Of Each Wicket": Sachin Tendulkar Recalls 1983 World Cup Final

Sachin Tendulkar tweeted saying that the 1983 World Cup triumph was a landmark event in his life and he recalled how he and his friends celebrated each West Indies wicket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-recalls-1983-world-cup-final-celebrated-fall-of-each-wicket-2252327#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board Conducts Coronavirus Tests For Reserve Players

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday that five reserve players and a backup player support personnel have undergone COVID-19 tests. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-board-conducts-covid-19-tests-for-reserve-players-2252311#rss-sports-cricket

"Being Mentally Strong Is The Most Important Factor" Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque said cricketers should be mentally tuned to themselves at this time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mominul-haque-says-being-mentally-strong-is-the-most-important-factor-amid-coronavirus-crisis-2252288#rss-sports-cricket

Jofra Archer Set To Resume Training After Testing Negative For Coronavirus

Jofra Archer will join the England campt at Ageas Bowl in Southampton to resume training. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-jofra-archer-set-to-resume-training-after-testing-negative-for-coronavirus-2252287#rss-sports-cricket

"Legend On And Off The Field": Yuvraj Singh Responds To Ravi Shastri's Cheeky Sledge

Ravi Shastri got a little revenge on Yuvraj Singh for trolling him about a 2011 World Cup win tweet. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-ravi-shastri-engage-in-hilarious-banter-on-twitter-2252061#rss-sports-cricket

After Declaring Sri Lanka Sold 2011 World Cup Final To India, Minister Says It's His Suspicion

The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Mahindananda Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-declaring-sri-lanka-sold-2011-world-cup-final-to-india-minister-says-its-his-suspicion-2252054#rss-sports-cricket

Suresh Raina Wants Coffee Date With Shardul Thakur As CSK Share Hilarious Gender-Swap Photo

Gender-Swap pictures of Indian and IPL cricketers have become the new rage on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suresh-raina-wants-coffee-date-with-shardul-thakur-as-csk-share-hilarious-gender-swap-photo-2251976#rss-sports-cricket

"Will Never Be Forgotten": Indian Cricketers Recall 1983 World Cup Final

Former and current Indian cricketers took to social media to recall the country's maiden World Cup title win that came 37 years ago on this day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1983-world-cup-kapil-dev-ravi-shastri-and-others-recall-indias-maiden-world-cup-title-win-2251895#rss-sports-cricket

ICC ACU Official Says Criminalising Match-Fixing In India Will Be Single-Most-Effective Move For Cricket

ICC's anti-corruption unit feels that making match-fixing a criminal offence in India will be the "single-most-effective thing" in India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-acu-official-says-criminalising-match-fixing-in-india-will-be-single-most-effective-move-for-cricket-2251882#rss-sports-cricket

37 Years Ago, Kapil Dev Led India To Maiden World Cup Title Win

After the 1983 World Cup win, cricket got a fillip in the country, elevating the sport to religion for fans with every child wanting to become a cricketer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1983-world-cup-37-years-ago-kapil-dev-led-india-to-maiden-world-cup-title-win-2251822#rss-sports-cricket

Marylebone Cricket Club Set To Name First Female President In 233 Years

Current incumbent Kumar Sangakkara, the first non-British MCC president, nominated Clare Connor via video link from his native Sri Lanka during an annual general meeting on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/marylebone-cricket-club-set-to-name-first-female-president-in-233-years-2251728#rss-sports-cricket

Surrey Set For Middlesex Friendly In Boost To County Cricket Hopes

Surrey hope the two-day friendly against Middlesex will serve as a precursor to "returning to competitive action the following weekend". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/surrey-set-for-middlesex-friendly-in-boost-to-county-cricket-hopes-2251690#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan Cricket Team "Better Off" Touring England Than Staying At Home Amid COVID-19, Says Michael Holding

Pakistan team is scheduled to leave for the UK on June 28 to play three Tests and as many T20 Internationals starting in August. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-team-better-off-touring-england-than-staying-at-home-amid-covid-19-says-michael-holding-2251613#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh Tour Of Sri Lanka Postponed Indefinitely Due To Coronavirus

Bangladesh pulled out of the scheduled tour due to their players not being prepared owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-tour-of-sri-lanka-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-coronavirus-2251584#rss-sports-cricket

Nathan Lyon Says Series Against India "Getting Up There" Alongside The Ashes

Nathan Lyon was recalling the loss to India in the 2018-19 series as the next India-Australia series approaches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/series-against-india-getting-up-there-alongside-the-ashes-says-nathan-lyon-2251508#rss-sports-cricket

Shakib Al Hasan Regrets "Silly Mistake" That Led To One-Year Ban

Shakib Al Hasan said he took the approaches from the alleged bookie "too casually" and advised young cricketers to always report any such interaction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shakib-al-hasan-regrets-silly-mistake-that-led-to-one-year-ban-2251498#rss-sports-cricket

"Will Have To Change His Run Up Routine": Sachin Tendulkar's Advice For Lasith Malinga After Saliva Ban

With the International Cricket Council announcing complete ban on the usage of saliva to shine the ball, Sachin Tendulkar came up with advice for Sri Lanka fast-bowler Lasith Malinga. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-comes-up-with-hilarious-advice-for-lasith-malinga-after-icc-bans-use-of-saliva-to-shine-the-ball-2251465#rss-sports-cricket

Day After Being Declared COVID-19 Positive, Mohammad Hafeez Tests Negative

Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for COVID-19, a day after the PCB found him positive for the deadly virus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/day-after-being-declared-covid-19-positive-mohammad-hafeez-tests-negative-2251430#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Board Meet: ECB Chairman Front-Runner As Nomination Process For Next Chairman Is Primary Agenda, Says Report

Deliberation on the nomination process for its next chairman will top the agenda when the International Cricket Council's all-powerful Board converges via video-conference on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-board-meet-ecb-chairman-front-runner-as-nomination-process-for-next-chairman-is-primary-agenda-says-report-2251410#rss-sports-cricket

"Nothing Comes Close To Playing An Intense Game In Whites": Virat Kohli Expresses Love For Test Cricket

Virat Kohli took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a picture of him from a Test match in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-expresses-love-for-test-cricket-says-nothing-comes-close-to-playing-in-whites-2251369#rss-sports-cricket

Ishant Sharma Returns To Training After Three-Month Hiatus

Ishant Sharma returned to outdoor training for the first time in three months. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ishant-sharma-returns-to-training-after-three-month-hiatus-2251344#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya Shares "Carrom With My Brothers" Moment On Instagram

Hardik Pandya's post on Instagram shows him and his brothers involved in a game of carrom, also involving brother Krunal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-shares-carrom-with-my-brothers-moment-on-instagram-2251342#rss-sports-cricket

"If Rashid Khan Comes On, I'm Gonna Finish Him": Chris Gayle To KL Rahul In IPL 2018

KL Rahul recalled that Chris Gayle had told him during a game against SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018 that if Rashid Khan comes in the attack, he was going to finish him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-said-he-would-smash-rashid-khan-recalls-kl-rahul-2251324#rss-sports-cricket

Chris Gayle Opts Out Of Caribbean Premier League 2020

Chris Gayle has pulled out of this year's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) citing personal reasons. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-opts-out-of-caribbean-premier-league-2020-2251250#rss-sports-cricket

Michael Vaughan Says UK PM Boris Johnson Talking "Nonsense" Over Amateur Cricket Ban

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "nonsense" of upholding the ban on the recreational game due to the coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/michael-vaughan-says-uk-pm-boris-johnson-talking-nonsense-over-amateur-cricket-ban-2251128#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma Recalls Humble Beginnings As He Completes 13 Years In International Cricket

Rohit Sharma, who completed 13 years in international cricket on Tuesday, wrote a heartfelt message on Twitter, recalling his early playing days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-recalls-humble-beginnings-as-he-completes-13-years-in-international-cricket-2251094#rss-sports-cricket

7 More Pakistan Cricketers Test Positive For Coronavirus, Taking Total To 10: PCB

Seven more Pakistan cricketers, including Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, selected for the tour of England have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total to 10. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/7-more-pakistan-cricketers-test-positive-for-coronavirus-taking-total-to-10-pcb-2251038#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara Back At Nets After 3 Months, Says Mental Strength Kept Him Going In Lockdown

Cheteshwar Pujara personifies mental toughness and dogged determination in the middle and he says those very traits helped him beat the "lockdown blues" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-back-at-nets-after-3-months-says-mental-strength-kept-him-going-in-lockdown-2251021#rss-sports-cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket Says No Contracted Player Sought Permission To Participate In PDC T10 League

The Sri Lanka Cricket said that none of the contracted players of the SLC have sought permission to take part in the PDC T10 League. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-cricket-says-no-contracted-player-sought-permission-to-participate-in-pdc-t10-league-2250960#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan's England Tour "Not In Doubt" Despite Positive Coronavirus Tests, Says Ashley Giles

England managing director Ashley Giles believes Pakistan's tour in August will go ahead even though three Pakistani cricketers have tested positive for coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistans-england-tour-not-in-doubt-despite-positive-coronavirus-tests-says-ashley-giles-2250950#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly's Epic Response To Harbhajan Singh's Gender-Swap Photo

A series of gender swap pictures for Indian men cricketers have become the new rage on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-yuvraj-singhs-gender-swap-photo-harbhajan-singh-shares-one-with-a-twist-2250936#rss-sports-cricket

Wasim Jaffer Appointed Head Coach Of Uttarakhand

This will be the first stint of Wasim Jaffer as the coach of a state team. Jaffer confirmed his appointment as the coach, saying he is really looking forward to working with the Uttarakhand side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-jaffer-appointed-head-coach-of-uttarakhand-2250910#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand Test Tour Of Bangladesh Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

New Zealand were due to play two Tests in Bangladesh in August-September as part of the ICC World Test Championship. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-test-tour-of-bangladesh-postponed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-2250853#rss-sports-cricket

On This Day In 2013, India Defeated England To Win Champions Trophy

India managed to get the better of England in the rain-curtailed final to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2013. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-in-2013-india-defeated-england-to-win-champions-trophy-2250830#rss-sports-cricket

Tim Paine Says Australia Cricketers Must Adapt Quickly After Cutbacks

Tim Paine played down reports of tensions between the players and Cricket Australia but said the game's elite had to come to terms with cutbacks related to the pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-paine-says-australia-cricketers-must-adapt-quickly-after-cutbacks-2250787#rss-sports-cricket

Imran Khan Backs Pakistan Cricket Board To Criminalise Match-Fixing

The Pakistan Cricket Board has been vocal in the past about bringing in legislation to make match-fixing a criminal offence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/imran-khan-backs-pakistan-cricket-board-to-criminalise-match-fixing-2250756#rss-sports-cricket

Test Cricket Is The Ultimate Teaches You How To Live Life, Says Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle, who has played 103 Test matches, said nothing beats the Test experience in a chat with Mayank Agarwal for BCCI's online show 'Open Nets'. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-gayle-says-test-cricket-is-the-ultimate-teaches-you-how-to-live-life-2250735#rss-sports-cricket

Phil Simmons Says He Was Racially Abused In England League Cricket

Phil Simmons has revealed that he was subjected to racial abuse during his league cricket stint in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/phil-simmons-says-he-was-racially-abused-in-england-league-cricket-2250619#rss-sports-cricket

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Steals The Show In Yuvraj Singh's Hilarious Gender-Swap Photo

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the centre of attraction as Yuvraj Singh shared a gender-swap photo of the Indian men's cricket team on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-steals-the-show-in-yuvraj-singhs-hilarious-gender-swap-photo-2250596#rss-sports-cricket

Shadab Khan, Haider Ali And Haris Rauf Test Positive For Coronavirus, Confirms Pakistan Cricket Board

The PCB, in its press release, said that all three players showed no symptoms prior to their testing in Rawalpindi on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/three-pakistan-cricketers-test-positive-for-coronavirus-says-pakistan-cricket-board-2250477#rss-sports-cricket

Aesha Dhawan's Strong Message On Racism After Fan Calls Son "Black"

Aesha Dhawan asked why the colour of one's skin mattered after a fan posted a racist comment about her and Shikhar Dhawan's son Zoravar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aesha-dhawans-strong-message-on-racism-after-fan-calls-son-zoravar-black-2250467#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket South Africa Confirms 7 People Test Positive For COVID-19

Cricket South Africa acting chief executive Jacques Faul said more than 100 tests had been conducted within the organisation, including players and support staff. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-confirms-7-people-test-positive-for-covid-19-2250466#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI's Decision Regarding IPL 2020 Will Be In Interest Of Country, Cricket: Rajeev Shukla

Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said that the cricket governing body in India is monitoring the situation and would take a "proper decision". source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/bccis-decision-regarding-ipl-2020-will-be-in-interest-of-country-cricket-rajeev-shukla-2250454#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli Shares Throwback Picture With His "One And Only" Anushka Sharma

Sharing a throwback picture with wife Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli recalled the pre-pandemic world where one could visit beautiful places and spend time with their loved ones. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-shares-throwback-picture-with-his-one-and-only-anushka-sharma-2250422#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteswar Pujara, Saurashtra Teammates Restart Training After 3-Month Break Due To Coronavirus Lockdown

Cheteshwar Pujara and Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat resumed their training more than three months since they won the Ranji Trophy in March. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteswar-pujara-saurashtra-teammates-restart-training-after-3-month-break-due-to-coronavirus-lockdown-2250386#rss-sports-cricket

"Rahul Dravid Had Much Bigger Impact Than Anyone" On Indian Cricket, Says Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir feels that batting great Rahul Dravid is the country's most "under-rated" ex-captain, who never got enough credit for his contribution to the game in India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-had-much-bigger-impact-than-anyone-on-indian-cricket-says-gautam-gambhir-2250356#rss-sports-cricket

"Bilkul Bhai Tune Hi Banaya Hoga": Shikhar Dhawan's Funny Response As Hardik Pandya Turns Chef

Hardik Pandya, a couple of days after impressing his followers with his intense workout video, decided to try hands at "learning something new". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-takes-over-chef-duties-at-pandya-household-shikhar-dhawan-steals-show-with-funny-response-2250324#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammed Shami Became 2nd Indian To Claim World Cup Hat-Trick On This Day Last Year

Mohammed Shami took a hat-trick against Afghanistan in 2019 World Cup and became the second Indian to achieve this feat in a 50-over World Cup after Chetan Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-became-2nd-indian-to-claim-world-cup-hat-trick-on-this-day-last-year-2250269

Mumbai Indians Share Picture Of Rohit Sharma With World Heavyweight Champion Belt As The Undertaker Retires

The Undertaker announced his retirement from WWE and Mumbai Indians found their own way to thank him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/as-the-undertaker-retires-mumbai-indians-share-picture-of-rohit-sharma-with-world-heavyweight-champion-belt-2250264

"I'm Ready For It": Shane Dowrich On Playing In England

Shane Dowrich said he would like to leave England with a Test hundred. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-shane-dowrich-says-playing-in-england-will-always-be-a-challenge-but-i-think-im-ready-for-it-2250136

Sourav Ganguly Scored Century On His Test Debut On This Day In 1996

Sourav Ganguly scored a century on his Test debut. He achieved the feat against England on the third day of the second Test being played at the Lord's Cricket Ground. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-scored-century-on-his-test-debut-on-this-day-in-1996-2250081

Mohammad Irfan Says He's ''Fine'' After Rumours Of Death On Social Media

Mohammad Irfan has confirmed that he's fine after rumours of his death started circulating on social media, adding that all the reports saying he had been in a car accident were fake and baseless. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-irfan-says-hes-fine-after-rumours-of-death-on-social-media-2250053

"A Legacy That Will Last Forever": Cricket Fraternity Mourns Rajinder Goel

Rajinder Goel took 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/a-legacy-that-will-last-forever-cricket-fraternity-mourns-rajinder-goel-2250027

Daren Sammy Stresses On Need To Educate Youngsters About Anti-Racism

Former West Indies skipper Daren Sammy said there is a need to educate youngsters about anti-racism in the same way we emphasise on anti-doping or anti-corruption. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/daren-sammy-stresses-on-need-to-educate-youngsters-about-anti-racism-2249946

Rajinder Goel, Legendary First-Class Spinner, Dies Aged 77

Rajinder Goel represented Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket and picked up 750 first-class wickets from 157 games. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajinder-goel-legendary-first-class-spinner-dies-aged-77-2249935

"Tanga Stiff": Kings XI Punjab Batsman Trolls Yuvraj Singh For Yoga Day Post

Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram to share a video of him praciticing yoga on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/international-yoga-day-yuvraj-singh-gets-trolled-by-mandeep-singh-after-sharing-workout-video-2249898

S Sreesanth Getting Ready For New Innings With Help Of Michael Jordan's Former Trainer

S Sreesanth said that he is bowling three hours for six days a week to get back into rhythm and have those lethal outswingers going. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/s-sreesanth-getting-ready-for-new-innings-with-help-of-michael-jordans-former-trainer-2249885

On This Day In 1975, West Indies Won First Edition Of World Cup

The West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs to win the first-ever men's Cricket World Cup in 1975. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-in-1975-west-indies-won-first-edition-of-world-cup-2249846

Mitchell Starc Submits Injury Video Footage To Claim USD 1.53 Million Insurance Money For Missing 2018 IPL

Mitchell Starc is seeking an insurance payout of USD 1.53 million for losing his Indian Premier League (IPL) deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mitchell-starc-submits-injury-video-footage-to-claim-usd-1-53-million-insurance-money-for-missing-2018-ipl-2249843

"They're Always Watching You": Virat Kohli Pens Heart-Warming Message On Father's Day

Virat Kohli posted a heart-warming message on Instagram on Father's Day and urged his fans to choose their own path in life to move forward. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fathers-day-virat-kohli-pens-heart-warming-message-shares-old-picture-2249842

"No Point Poking The Bear": David Warner On Sledging Virat Kohli

David Warner said that Virat Kohli gets more fired up if the opposition has a go at him on the field. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-on-sledging-virat-kohli-no-point-poking-the-bear-2249833

"Same Phone We Fought For": Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh Take A Trip Down Memory Lane

Yuvraj Singh posted a throwback picture from one of his trips to Amsterdam on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-posts-throwback-photo-harbhajan-singh-has-this-amusing-question-2249803

"Saas Chodo Bhaju Pa": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Advice For Harbhajan Singh On International Yoga Day Post

Rohit Sharma decided to tease veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh for his facial expression. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/international-yoga-day-rohit-sharma-comes-up-with-hilarious-comment-on-harbhajan-singhs-post-2249797

"What Is Implied Often Cuts Deeps": Ian Chappell Recalls Brush With Racism

Ian Chappell detailed his experiences where he saw racism against fellow cricketers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-is-implied-often-cuts-deeps-ian-chappell-recalls-brush-with-racism-2249787

Sachin Tendulkar, Other Sports Stars Celebrate Father's Day With Heartfelt Wishes

Father's Day: Cricketers took to social media to wish their fathers on the special occasion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fathers-day-cricket-stars-post-heartfelt-wishes-2249750

"Insane": Bollywood Actresses React To Hardik Pandya's Workout Video

Hardik Pandya impressed one and all with a video of performing hop push-ups on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-workout-video-floors-bollywood-actresses-2249714

Sports Fraternity Celebrates International Yoga Day

Leading sporting personalities like Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif took to twitter to mark International Yoga Day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/international-yoga-day-sports-fraternity-celebrates-international-yoga-day-2249706

Interim CA Chief Nick Hockley Looks To Reset Australian Cricket

Nick Hockley assumed the hot seat last week after Kevin Roberts resigned as Cricket Australia CEO barely halfway through his tenure over simmering anger at his handling of the coronavirus crisis. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/interim-ca-chief-nick-hockley-looks-to-reset-australian-cricket-2249694

Rohit Sharma Is My Favourite Batsman, Says JP Duminy

JP Duminy picked Rohit Sharma as his favourite Indian batsman, saying he likes his pick-up pull shot. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-is-my-favourite-batsman-says-jp-duminy-2249573

Steve Smith Opens Up About Off-Field Equation With Virat Kohli

Steve Smith praised Virat Kohli's leadership and spoke about his off-field equation with the Indian skipper. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-is-a-terrific-guy-has-lead-indian-team-amazingly-steve-smith-2249526

Former Bangladesh Captain Mashrafe Mortaza Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for Covid-19 following tests last week. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mashrafe-mortaza-ex-bangladesh-skipper-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-report-2249506

World Refugee Day 2020: ICC Releases Video To Show How Cricket Can Change Lives

To mark United Nations' World Refugee Day, the International Cricket Council has produced a video, highlighting how cricket has the ability to change lives, bring hope and unite people together across the world. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/world-refugee-day-2020-icc-releases-video-to-show-how-cricket-can-change-lives-2249496

Virat Kohli Made His Test Debut On This Day In 2011

Virat Kohli made his debut against West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica but failed to impress with the bat scoring only four and 15 runs in his first two innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-made-his-test-debut-on-this-day-in-2011-2249493

"Can't Believe It's Been 21 Years": Ricky Ponting Shares Pictures Of His World Cup Jersey

Ricky Ponting on Saturday shared pictures of his jersey from Australia's second World Cup win in 1999. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ricky-ponting-shares-pictures-of-his-world-cup-jersey-says-cant-believe-its-been-21-years-2249431

Harbhajan Singh Shares Video Of "Very Simple Exercise", Fans Ask For A Demo. Watch

Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to share a hilarious video to help his fans stay fit and boost their immunity. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-shares-video-of-very-simple-exercise-fans-ask-for-a-demo-watch-2249386

Fans Troll Yuvraj Singh After His "Best Club In The World" Reply To Kevin Pietersen

Yuvraj Singh, responding to Kevin Pietersen's tweet, claimed that Manchester United are the best club in the world. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-trolled-for-his-best-club-in-the-world-reply-to-kevin-pietersen-2249384

"Always Protect My Dear Friends": Sourav Ganguly's Reply Leaves Ex-England Captain In Splits

Sourav Ganguly recalled his Test debut with a nostalgic post but ended up getting into a funny exchange with former England skipper Nasser Hussain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-nasser-hussain-engage-in-funny-banter-on-twitter-2249330

IPL Governing Council To Review Sponsorship Deals After Ladakh Face-Off

The BCCI gets Rs 440 crore annually from Vivo and the five-year deal ends in 2022. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/ipl-governing-council-to-review-sponsorship-deals-after-ladakh-face-off-2249196

MS Dhoni For India Camp Post Lockdown? Experts Divided

A senior official privy to selection matters said that it would be very surprising if MS Dhoni is picked for the camp. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-for-india-camp-post-lockdown-experts-divided-2249116

Shoaib Akhtar Compliments Shane Watson 18 Years After Bowling A "Wild Bouncer" At Australia Batsman

Cricket Australia shared a video of a vicious bouncer that Shoaib Akhtar sent down to Shane Watson 18 years ago. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shoaib-akhtar-compliments-shane-watson-18-years-after-bowling-a-wild-bouncer-at-australia-batsman-2249063

Sri Lankan Government Launches Probe Into 2011 World Cup Final Fixing Allegation

The captain of Sri Lanka at that time, Kumar Sangakkara, asked former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to produce evidence for an anti-corruption probe. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lankan-government-launches-probe-into-2011-world-cup-final-fixing-allegation-2249031

Shane Watson Calls Rahul Dravid "A Dominant Force In World Cricket"

Shane Watson, during a podcast, shared his favourite highlights from Rahul Dravid's career. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shane-watson-praises-rahul-dravid-calls-him-a-dominant-force-in-world-cricket-2248969

Ajinkya Rahane Still Good At No. 5 In Tests As KL Rahul Needs To Score Lot Of Runs In Domestic Cricket: Sanjay Manjrekar

Ajinkya Rahane may not be the batsman he used to be during his first two years in Test cricket but is still good enough to be India's number five in the traditional format, feels Sanjay Manjrekar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-still-good-at-no-5-in-tests-as-kl-rahul-needs-to-score-lot-of-runs-in-domestic-cricket-sanjay-manjrekar-2248949

Mohammed Shami Says India's Pace Attack "Might Be The Best" In History of Cricket

Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have become leaders of the Indian bowling attack. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-says-indias-pace-attack-might-be-the-best-in-history-of-cricket-2248915

Yuzvendra Chahal Recalls MS Dhoni's Words That Helped Him Get The Better Of Glenn Maxwell In 2017

Yuzvendra Chahal caught up with Kuldeep Yadav and Mayank Agarwal in a show 'Open nets with Mayank' on BCCI.tv. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-recalls-ms-dhonis-words-that-helped-him-get-the-better-of-glenn-maxwell-in-2017-2248908

Waqar Younis Says "India Was Way Too Good" In 2019 World Cup Match Against Pakistan

Waqar Younis feels it was a "silly mistake" to ask India to bat after winning the toss in the 2019 World Cup match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/waqar-younis-says-india-was-way-too-good-in-2019-world-cup-match-against-pakistan-2248850

Yuzvendra Chahal Shares Morphed Pic Of Rohit Sharma, Fans Come Up With Hilarious Memes

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rohit Sharma share a great camaraderie on and off the field and rarely miss out on pulling each other's leg on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-pokes-fun-at-rohit-sharma-with-morphed-picture-of-batsman-fans-flood-twitter-with-hilarious-memes-2248830

Kemar Roach Hopes Bio-Secure Cricket "Doesn't Go Too Far Into The Future"

Kemar Roach said that staying in one place for almost two months can get mentally tough for the players. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kemar-roach-hopes-bio-secure-cricket-doesnt-go-too-far-into-the-future-2248821

England Women Cricketers To Resume Training On Monday

The players will return across six venues, initially training on their own before progressing to small group training. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-women-cricketers-to-resume-training-on-monday-2248798

"Happiness In Life": Hardik Pandya Shares Adorable Pictures With Natasa Stankovic

Hardik Pandya took relationship goals to a new high with an adorable post for Natasa Stankovic on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-shares-adorable-pictures-with-natasa-stankovic-2248765

Rohit Sharma's "Aggressive Style" Inspires Pakistan's Haider Ali

Haider Ali broke into Pakistan's 29-member squad for the forthcoming England tour following several notable performances. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharmas-aggressive-style-inspires-pakistans-haider-ali-2248593

Shannon Gabriel Says Joe Root Row Was "Blown Way Out Of Proportion"

Shannon Gabriel said he had no hard feelings toward Joe Root and would be doing his best to pick up wickets in the series, no matter whose it is. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-shannon-gabriel-says-joe-root-row-was-blown-way-out-of-proportion-2248591

Chinese Sponsorship In IPL Helping Indian Economy, Says BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal

The BCCI gets Rs 440 crore annually from IPL title sponsor Vivo and the five-year deal ends in 2022. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/chinese-sponsorship-in-ipl-helping-indian-economy-says-bcci-treasurer-arun-dhumal-2248532

S Sreesanth "Will Be Considered For Ranji Trophy", Says Kerala Coach

Former India pacer S Sreesanth will be considered for selection in the Kerala cricket team provided he proves fitness after his BCCI ban ends in September, state team coach Tinu Yohannan said on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/s-sreesanth-will-be-considered-for-ranji-trophy-says-kerala-coach-2248514

Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara Ridicule Ex-Sri Lanka Sports Minister's "2011 World Cup Was Sold" Claim

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene ridiculed the claim by former sports minister who had said that Sri Lanka sold the 2011 World Cup final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mahela-jayawardene-ridicules-ex-sri-lanka-sports-ministers-2011-world-cup-was-sold-claim-2248423

Hardik Pandya Gets Adorable Gift For Natasa Stankovic. See Picture

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic will soon become parents, as announced by the cricketer last month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-gets-adorable-gift-for-natasa-stankovic-see-picture-2248371

Sri Lanka "Sold" 2011 Cricket World Cup Final, Says Former Sports Minister

Sri Lanka "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country's former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket's most explosive match-fixing controversies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-sold-2011-cricket-world-cup-final-says-former-sports-minister-2248343

Suspended CSK Doctor Tenders Unconditional Apology For Galwan Post

Suspended Chennai Super Kings team doctor Madhu Thottappillil on Thursday tendered an unconditional apology for his controversial social media post source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suspended-csk-doctor-tenders-unconditional-apology-for-galwan-post-2248306

S Sreesanth "Raring To Go" As Seven-Year Ban Nears End

S Sreesanth's lifetime ban from cricket was reduced to seven years last year, and the tenure ends on September 13. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/s-sreesanth-raring-to-go-as-seven-year-ban-nears-end-2248294

Australia Batting Coach Graeme Hick Sacked In Coronavirus Cull, Reveals Justin Langer

Justin Langer said it was "really hard" breaking the news to Graeme Hick -- as tough as "facing Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh without a helmet and a box on". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-batting-coach-graeme-hick-sacked-in-coronavirus-cull-reveals-justin-langer-2248291

Virat Kohli Shares First Experience Of "Mumbai Monsoon", Gets Trolled By David Warner

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share a picture revealing how he is enjoying his first experience of Mumbai Monsoon. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-gets-trolled-by-david-warner-after-sharing-first-experience-of-mumbai-monsoon-2248252

Ravichandran Ashwin Recalls Virat Kohli's Encouraging Reaction On His Plan To Dismiss David Warner

Ravichandran Ashwin was moved by the gesture of captain Virat Kohli after he told him about his plan to dismiss Australia batsman David Warner. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravichandran-ashwin-recalls-virat-kohlis-encouraging-reaction-on-his-plan-to-dismiss-david-warner-2248213

"Was Never Interested": PCB Chief Ehsan Mani Opts Out Of ICC Chairman Race

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani has decided not to contest the election for the post of the ICC chairman. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-board-chief-ehsan-mani-opts-out-of-icc-chairman-race-2248183

West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite Ready To Follow Desmond Haynes Manual

Kraigg Brathwaite is eager to put advice from West Indies batting great Desmond Haynes to good use during next month's Test series in England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-kraigg-brathwaite-ready-to-follow-desmond-haynes-manual-2248123

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Says T20 World Cup "Would Not Be Possible This Year"

Pakistan Cricket Board president Ehsan Mani said that after several discussions, the feeling is that the T20 World Cup won't be held this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2020/pakistan-cricket-board-chief-says-t20-world-cup-would-not-be-possible-this-year-2247974

Watch: David Warner Floats In The Air In New TikTok Video

David Warner shared another hilarious video for his fans on his Instagram account. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-floats-in-the-air-in-new-tiktok-video-watch-2247904

England Name Eight Uncapped Players In Training Group For West Indies Tests

England included eight uncapped players in a 30-man training group announced on Wednesday ahead of next month's Test series against the West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-name-eight-uncapped-players-in-training-group-for-west-indies-tests-2247896

With ICC Dragging Its Feet On T20 World Cup, It's BCCI vs Shahshank Manohar Once Again

With Cricket Australia's chairman Earl Eddings once again citing his board's inability to host the global event from October 18-November 15, the BCCI feels that the ICC's "delaying tactic" could severely hurt IPL preparations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/with-icc-dragging-its-feet-on-t20-world-cup-its-bcci-vs-shahshank-manohar-once-again-2247860

Watch: Viral Video Of Pakistan Pacer Hasan Ali Dancing With Street Musicians

Pakistan cricket Hasan Ali is seen doing a jig to some street musicians in a video posted by fellow cricketer Asif Ali. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-viral-video-of-pakistan-pacer-hasan-ali-dancing-with-street-musicians-2247847

Rohit Sharma's Fan Shares Sketch Of Indian Batsman On Twitter. See Picture

Rohit Sharma's fan put up a fine sketch of the batsman on Twitter. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-fan-shares-sketch-of-batsman-on-twitter-2247755

Steve Waugh's Manager Raises Rs 1.5 Lakh For India's Specially-Abled Cricketers

Harley Medcalf raised Rs 1,50,000 for the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/steve-waughs-manager-raises-rs-1-5-lakh-for-indias-specially-abled-cricketers-2247748

Cricket Australia To Cut Jobs, Pause A Teams' International Tours In Cost Reduction Plan

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said it will cut bonuses of its senior management, remove 40 more staffers and "pause" international tours for the country's A teams in a cost reduction effort to deal with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-to-cut-jobs-pause-a-teams-international-tours-in-cost-reduction-plan-2247648

CSK Suspends Team Doctor For Social Media Post On Galwan Clash

CSK, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni who holds the rank of an honorary lieutenant in Territorial Army, announced the suspension on its official Twitter page. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-suspends-team-doctor-for-social-media-post-on-galwan-clash-2247637

Irfan Pathan Helped CSK Cobbler Fight Financial Crisis After IPL Postponement, Reveals Dinesh Karthik

Irfan Pathan extended financial aid to a cobbler who works for CSK, after the IPL was postponed. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irfan-pathan-helped-csk-cobbler-fight-financial-crisis-after-ipl-postponement-reveals-dinesh-karthik-2247602

"Salute": Sportspersons Pay Tribute To 20 Soldiers Who Died For India

Leading sportspersons, including Virat Kohli, paid tributes to the 20 soldiers who died in Ladakh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sportspersons-pay-tribute-to-20-soldiers-who-died-for-india-2247601

England's Jonny Bairstow Wants To Reclaim Wicket-Keeping Spot In Tests

Jonny Bairstow hopes to be a part of England's Test team in the upcoming home series against the West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jonny-bairstow-wants-to-reclaim-wicket-keeping-spot-in-tests-for-england-2247573

Shai Hope Says Red-Ball Batting My Favourite Part Of Game But Want To Improve Stats

West Indies player Shai Hope said red-ball batting is his favourite part of the game but wants to improve as his stats are "not exactly where we want them to be". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shai-hope-says-red-ball-batting-my-favourite-part-of-game-but-want-to-improve-stats-2247489

West Indies' Shai Hope Aiming To Turn Around His Test Career In England

Three years ago Shai Hope scored centuries in both the innings of the a Test match against England at Headingley as his side recorded a stunning five-wicket win. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-shai-hope-aiming-to-turnaround-his-test-career-in-england-2247379

"Don't Need To Prove Anything To Anyone": Kuldeep Yadav On Playing Without MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni's absence from the team and Kuldeep Yadav's dip in form both have coincided with each other, but the wrist-spinner insists that he was not dependent on him for his success. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dont-need-to-prove-anything-to-anyone-kuldeep-yadav-on-playing-without-ms-dhoni-2247359

IPL Franchisees Predict Increase In Viewership Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Won't Mind Curtailed Edition

The ICC recently pushed its final decision on the T20 World Cup to next month but the BCCI has already zeroed in on the September-October window for the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/ipl-franchisees-predict-increase-in-viewership-amid-covid-19-crisis-wont-mind-curtailed-edition-2247289

Virat Kohli Achieved Successful T20 Career "By Being Supremely Fit": Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir said that while Virat Kohli doesn't have the strength of Chris Gayle or AB de Villiers' ability, his fitness and ability to rotate strike has made him successful as a player. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-achieved-successful-t20-career-by-being-supremely-fit-gautam-gambhir-2247286

Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Give Fans A Sneak Peek Into Their Contrasting Morning Routines

Hardik Pandya shared a video on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his and Natasa Stankovic's contrasting morning routines. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-natasa-stankovic-give-fans-a-sneak-peek-into-their-contrasting-morning-routines-2247251

"Not Going To Quit Because Someone Asks Me To": Mohammad Hafeez Hits Back At Ramiz Raja

Mohammad Hafeez said that playing for Pakistan is an ''honour'' for him and he will justify his selection in the team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-hafeez-hits-back-at-ramiz-raja-2247211

Greg Chappell Calls ICC Saliva Ban ''Storm In Teacup''

The ICC has banned the use of saliva as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus, but the bowlers will still be able to use sweat on the ball. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/greg-chappell-calls-icc-saliva-ban-storm-in-teacup-2247208

Ajinkya Rahane Asks Fans To Complete Conversation With Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan's Reply Is Gold

Ajinkya Rahane's Instagram post with Rohit Sharma got some funny responses, including from Shikhar Dhawan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-asks-fans-to-complete-conversation-with-rohit-sharma-shikhar-dhawans-reply-is-gold-2247191

India Showed "No Intent" Against England In 2019 World Cup: Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez said India did not show intent against England in the 2019 World Cup, but blamed their own mistakes for Pakistan's exit. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-showed-no-intent-against-england-in-2019-world-cup-mohammad-hafeez-2247181

Tokyo Olympics Great Chance For Indian Women's Hockey Team To Make History: Savita

Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita believes that the next year's Tokyo Olympics will "surely" be a great chance for the team to make history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tokyo-olympics-great-chance-for-indian-womens-hockey-team-to-make-history-savita-2247171

Day-Night Test In Australia "Will Be Challenging For Sure": Rohit Sharma

India will play their first day-night Test away from home when they take on Australia in Adelaide in December. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/day-night-test-in-australia-will-be-challenging-for-sure-rohit-sharma-2247157

''ICC Needs To Decide'': New Zealand Sports Minister On Hosting T20 World Cup Instead Of Australia

The T20 World Cup is slated to be played in Australia from October 18-November 15 this year, however, the fate of the tournament is uncertain due to coronavirus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-sports-minister-speaks-on-hosting-t20-world-cup-instead-of-australia-2247078

English County Cricket Clubs Could Resume Training Within Days: Report

Several English County cricket clubs are keen to give their players - and their bowlers in particular - six weeks' preparation time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/englands-county-cricket-clubs-could-resume-training-within-days-report-2247067

India Defeated Pakistan For 7th Time In 50-Over World Cup On This Day In 2019

Rohit Sharma's gutsy knock of 140 runs guided India a win over Pakistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Old Trafford on this day last year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-defeated-pakistan-for-7th-time-in-50-over-world-cup-on-this-day-in-2019-2247043

Mohammad Hafeez To Delay Retirement If T20 World Cup Is Postponed

Mohammad Hafeez said he will delay his retirement plans from the shortest format of the game if the ICC World T20 scheduled in Australia, later this year, is postponed. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammad-hafeez-to-delay-retirement-if-t20-world-cup-is-postponed-2246920

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts Resigns, Nick Hockley Named Interim Replacement

T20 World Cup chief Nick Hockley will take over from Kevin Roberts on an interim basis while an international search is conducted for a permanent replacement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-ceo-kevin-roberts-resigns-nick-hockley-named-interim-replacement-2246902

T20 World Cup This Year "Unrealistic": Cricket Australia Chairman

T20 World Cup: Cricket Australia chairman said that trying to get 16 countries into Australia will be "very, very difficult". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-this-year-unrealistic-cricket-australia-chairman-2246878

Wahab Riaz Says Available To Play Tests Against England If Required

Wahab Riaz has been included in Pakistan's combined squad for their Test and T20I series in England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wahab-riaz-says-available-to-play-tests-against-england-if-required-2246804

West Indies "Fast Bowlers Can Challenge Any Team In The World": Assistant Coach

Assistant coach Roddy Estwick said the West Indies were "beginning to get blessed with fast bowlers again" but urged against premature comparisons with earlier generations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-fast-bowlers-can-challenge-any-team-in-the-world-assistant-coach-2246787

You Forgot If It Was Sushant Singh Rajput Or MS Dhoni: Shane Watson's Moving Tribute

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson posted a moving tribute for actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who died on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/you-forgot-if-it-was-sushant-singh-rajput-or-ms-dhoni-shane-watsons-moving-tribute-2246775

MS Dhoni Batting At No. 3 Would Have Broken Most Records, Says Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir believes MS Dhoni could have have broken most of the records had he not captained India and batted at number three. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-batting-at-no-3-would-have-broken-most-records-says-gautam-gambhir-2246725

Pakistan Cricket Board Unveils 5-Year Plan To Be "Top-Performing", Credible

The PCB's plan lays down strategic and corporate objectives, sets a course of action for the progress of the national men's, women's and age-group teams and improve structure for grassroots development. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricket-board-unveils-5-year-plan-to-be-top-performing-credible-2246703

Virat Kohli's Aggressive Nature Gives "Humble" Babar Azam Edge Over Him, Says Saqlain Mushtaq

Pakistan's legendary off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq feels that Babar Azam has one quality that gives him edge over Virat Kohli. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/babar-azam-has-edge-over-aggressive-virat-kohli-because-of-one-trait-says-saqlain-mushtaq-2246674

It Will Be Safe To Use Saliva If Players Test Negative Before Match: Ajit Agarkar

Ajit Agarkar understands that saliva-ban is a "safe option" in prevailing situation but urged the custodians of the game to be flexible if players test negative before the start of any series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajit-agarkar-says-it-will-be-safe-to-use-saliva-if-players-test-negative-before-match-2246657

"Virat Kohli At The Moment Has Won Nothing As A Leader": Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir believes that Virat Kohli has not won any big trophies as captain of the Indian cricket team and still "has a lot to achieve". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-has-won-nothing-big-as-a-leader-says-gautam-gambhir-2246622

Cricket Australia Boss Kevin Roberts Facing The Axe: Reports

If Kevin Roberts, 47, loses his job he will join Rugby Australia and National Rugby League counterparts Raelene Castle and Todd Greenberg as casualties of the COVID-19 crisis. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-boss-kevin-roberts-facing-the-axe-reports-2246587

Wasim Jaffer Says Scrap Hazare, Duleep, Deodhar Trophy This Season

The domestic season is expected to start in August but with the coronavirus cases rising rapidly in the country, the BCCI has so far adopted a wait and watch policy on resumption of activities. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-jaffer-says-scrap-hazare-duleep-deodhar-trophy-this-season-2246549

Steve Smith's Huge Compliment For Ravindra Jadeja

Steve Smith paid a fine compliment to Ravindra Jadeja during an Instagram session with fans. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/steve-smiths-huge-compliment-for-ravindra-jadeja-2246508

Fan Asks Steve Smith To Say "One Word About Virat Kohli". He Came Up With This

Steve Smith did a Q&A session with fans on Instagram and inevitably, Virat Kohli was one of the topics. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/one-word-for-virat-kohli-steve-smith-comes-up-with-this-2246434

Gary Kirsten Recalls How He Landed India Coach's Job In 7 Minutes

Gary Kirsten said he went for interview on the invitation of Gavaskar, who was part of the coach selection panel, and ended up with the job after being offered his predecessor Greg Chappell's contract. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gary-kirsten-recalls-how-he-landed-india-coachs-job-in-7-minutes-2246397

"Seal The Deal": Hansi Flick Urges Bayern Munich To Secure Bundesliga Title

Hansi Flick wants Bayern Munich to "seal the deal" and wrap up an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title on Tuesday with victory at relegation-threatened Werder Bremen. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hansi-flick-urges-bayern-munich-to-secure-bundesliga-title-2246369

Kemar Roach Warns Barbados-Born Jofra Archer Not To Expect Warm Welcome From West Indies Players

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has warned Jofra Archer not to expect a warm welcome from the players he snubbed in order to represent England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kemar-roach-warns-barbados-born-jofra-archer-not-to-expect-warm-welcome-from-west-indies-players-2246255

"The Feedback Is I Can't Dance": David Warner Takes Tips From Wife Candice To Impress Fans

In his latest TikTok video which he shared on Instagram, David Warner can be seen dancing on a Prabhu Deva song, copying moves taught by his wife. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-dances-on-prabhu-deva-song-after-taking-basic-tips-from-wife-candice-2246158

"Talented Actor Gone Too Soon": Sports Fraternity Mourns Sushant Singh Rajput

Sports stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli joined the nation in mourning Sushant Singh Rajput. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sushant-singh-rajput-sports-fraternity-pays-tribute-2246148

When England Players Sledged Virat Kohli Over His "Ex-Girlfriend"

Virat Kohli reportedly gave the English team ammunition to sledge him when he spoke to former opener Nick Compton about talking to his ex-girlfriend. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/when-england-players-sledged-virat-kohli-over-his-ex-girlfriend-2246107

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman Deserved Better Farewell, Says Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh said players who have given everything to cricket deserve a better farewell and he hopes that young cricketers will not have to face this kind of situation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virender-sehwag-gautam-gambhir-vvs-laxman-deserved-better-farewell-says-harbhajan-singh-2246098

"A Walk To Remember": Yuzvendra Chahal Shares Throwback Picture With MS Dhoni

Yuzvendra Chahal took to his social media handles to share a throwback picture with former India captain MS Dhoni and fellow spinner in Team India, Kuldeep Yadav. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-remembers-a-walk-with-ms-dhoni-kuldeep-yadav-in-throwback-post-2246097

Rashid Khan Names Virat Kohli Among Four Batsmen He Finds Tough To Bowl To

Rashid Khan said that bowling against great batsmen like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle and Andre Russell is very tough, especially on small grounds. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ab-de-villiers-chris-gayle-andre-russel-very-tough-to-bowl-to-says-rashid-khan-2246068

Yuvraj Singh's "Blast From The Past" Gets Sourav Ganguly Nostalgic

Yuvraj Singh shared a photo with former teammates VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag among others. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singhs-blast-from-the-past-gets-sourav-ganguly-nostalgic-2246061

Rohit Sharma's Take On Yuzvendra Chahal's TikTok Videos Is 'Mind Blowing'

When Rohit Sharma decided to start a Q&A session with his fans on Instagram, he was asked for an opinion on Yuzvendra Chahal's TikTok videos. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharmas-take-on-yuzvendra-chahals-tiktok-videos-is-mind-blowing-2246053

"Aaj Se Troll Karna Band": Barcelona Fans React To Ravi Shastri's Tweet

Ravi Shastri took to Twitter and wrote about Barcelona's return to La Liga action, whilst also adding a couple of pictures of Lionel Messi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fans-react-as-ravi-shastri-tweets-about-barcelonas-la-liga-return-2246051

"Aaj Se Troll Karna Band": Barcelona Fans React To Ravi Shastri's Tweet

Ravi Shastri took to Twitter and wrote about Barcelona's return to La Liga action, whilst also adding a couple of pictures of Lionel Messi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fans-react-as-ravi-shastri-tweets-about-barcelonas-la-liga-return-2246051

"No One Trusted Each Other": Harbhajan Singh On 2007 World Cup Debacle

Harbhajan Singh blamed Greg Chappell for trying to divide the team when he was the coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-says-2007-50-over-world-cup-has-to-be-the-lowest-point-of-my-career-2246031

Harbhajan Singh Says "Ricky Ponting Was The Umpire Himself" In 2008 Sydney Test

Ricky Ponting had claimed the catch of Sourav Ganguly in the second innings. The umpires were not sure as to whether it was a clean catch or not, but Ponting seemed to have raised his finger, signalling it's out. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-says-ricky-ponting-was-the-umpire-himself-in-2008-sydney-test-2246028

KL Rahul Says 2019 Suspension Deserves "Credit For My Consistent Performance"

KL Rahul believes the suspension that followed his unsavoury comments about women on a TV show last year completely changed his thought process about his game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-says-2019-suspension-deserves-credit-for-my-consistent-performance-2246015

Mushfiqur Rahim Wishes Shahid Afridi Speedy Recovery After He Tests COVID-19 Positive

Mushfiqur Rahim tweeted saying he was "hurt" to hear that Shahid Afridi had tested positive for COVID-19. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mushfiqur-rahim-wishes-shahid-afridi-speedy-recovery-after-he-tests-covid-19-positive-2246012

"It Was Tough To Absorb": Sarfaraz Ahmed On Being Dropped From Pakistan Team

Sarfaraz Ahmed opened up about how it felt to be the captain of the Pakistan team to being dropped from the squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-was-tough-to-absorb-sarfaraz-ahmed-on-being-dropped-from-pakistan-team-2246000

"This Is Not Under-19 Cricket": Shubman Gill Recalls Hardik Pandya's Funny Sledge During Domestic Game

Shubman Gill, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, recalled how Hardik Pandya tried to provoke him to hit his deliveries during a domestic 50-over game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-recalls-hardik-pandyas-funny-sledge-during-domestic-match-2245889

Misbah-ul-Haq Says Pakistan "Not Expecting Anything In Return" For England Tour

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said that their upcoming tour of England amid the coronavirus pandemic is not dependent upon a return visit. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/misbah-ul-haq-says-pakistan-not-expecting-anything-in-return-for-england-tour-2245871

"IPL In October Looks Difficult", Can Be Conducted In Sri Lanka: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar feels realistic chances of conducting a shortened IPL this year is in Sri Lanka from early September as Australia might end up hosting the T20 World Cup in October. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/ipl-in-october-looks-difficult-can-be-conducted-in-sri-lanka-sunil-gavaskar-2245835

Gautam Gambhir Says India "Have Not Been Able To Handle Pressure" In Crucial Games 

Gautam Gambhir said that the players' mental toughness also plays a key role in them excelling in the knockout matches of a a big tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-says-india-have-not-been-able-to-handle-pressure-in-crucial-games-2245802

Euro T20 Slam Organisers Eyeing August Window For Tournament

Euro T20 Slam organisers are looking to stage the inaugural edition of the showpiece event in Ireland later this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/euro-t20-slam-organisers-eyeing-august-window-for-tournament-2245794

Watch: David Warner And His Daughters Dance On Akshay Kumar's Hit Song

David Warner continues to entertain his fans with fun TikTok videos as he posted yet another one on Instagram during the coronavirus lockdown. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-and-his-daughters-dance-on-akshay-kumars-hit-song-watch-2245766

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja Get NADA Notice, BCCI Cites "Password Glitch"

Five centrally contracted Indian cricketers including Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been issued notices by NADA for failing to disclose their whereabouts source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-ravindra-jadeja-get-nada-notice-bcci-cites-password-glitch-2245752

Watch: Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine Show Off Basketball Skills, Challenge Kieron Pollard And Jason Holder

Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine showcased their basketball skills and issued a challenge for their teammates Jason Holder and Kieron Pollard. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dwayne-bravo-sunil-narine-show-off-basketball-skills-challenge-kieron-pollard-jason-holder-watch-2245717