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India vs England: While the 2016 series was decisively in India's favour, England have more often than not held their own in India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-last-5-home-test-series-results-2361095#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: The third and fourth Test match between India and England slated to be played at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad will have fans in attendance. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-third-and-fourth-tests-at-motera-to-be-played-with-fans-in-attendance-says-report-2361063#rss-sports-cricket

Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share an adorable family picture with Virat Kohli and their daughter Vamika. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anushka-sharma-reveals-name-of-daughter-shares-pic-with-virat-kohli-2361017#rss-sports-cricket

Abu Dhabi t10: Nicholas Pooran's power-packed knock of 89 runs off just 26 balls (12 sixes) guided Northern Warriors to 30-run win over Bangla Tigers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-nicholas-pooran-smashes-89-off-26-balls-as-northern-warriors-beat-bangla-tigers-by-30-runs-2361006#rss-sports-cricket

Kolkata Knight Riders have hired England's white-ball analyst Nathan Leamon as their strategic consultant ahead of the IPL 2021. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2021-kolkata-knight-riders-hire-nathan-leamon-as-strategic-consultant-2360977#rss-sports-cricket

Tamil Nadu produced an impressive batting display after left-arm spinner M Siddarth's four-wicket haul as they lifted the coveted Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy after defeating Baroda by seven wickets in the final on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-tamil-nadu-beat-baroda-by-7-wickets-in-final-to-clinch-title-2360867#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: India's pace attack will be headed by Jasprit Bumrah, while the selection of the pacer between Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj should be based on the pitch, according to Wasim Jaffer. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/wasim-jaffer-picks-indias-playing-eleven-for-1st-test-against-england-2360855#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: The MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to now host spectators too during the second Test match, with the BCCI likely to rework its planning. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-after-governments-fresh-covid-19-guidelines-50-per-cent-spectators-likely-for-2nd-test-report-2360848#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Jos Buttler would be returning home after the first Test against India, with Ben Foakes expected to play the remaining three Tests as the specialist keeper. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/jos-buttler-one-of-the-best-in-world-cricket-says-wicketkeeper-batsman-ben-foakes-2360829#rss-sports-cricket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India for their Test series win in Australia and said their triumph was "inspiring". source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/pm-narendra-modis-words-will-boost-morale-of-entire-indian-cricket-says-jay-shah-2360817#rss-sports-cricket

The match was originally scheduled to be played at Optus Stadium, and hosted by the Perth Scorchers following their defeat in The Qualifier on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-challenger-moved-from-perth-to-canberra-2360816#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara said the recent Test series win in Australia was a tad more special than the 2018-19 victory as Team India had a weaker team with so many youngsters. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-says-there-are-times-when-balls-faced-matter-a-lot-more-than-runs-scored-2360781#rss-sports-cricket

For a state team regular without a bare minimum IPL contract (Rs 20 lakh), a full season of Ranji, Vijay Hazare, Mushtaq Ali, Duleep Trophy would mean earnings of around Rs 15 to 20 lakh per season and this time it will be less than half. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-cricketers-sympathise-with-domestic-players-but-agree-holding-ranji-trophy-wasnt-feasible-2360779#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan named their squad for the three-match T20I series against South Africa in Lahore. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-mohammad-hafeez-unavailable-fakhar-zaman-dropped-as-pakistan-name-squad-for-south-africa-t20is-2360773#rss-sports-cricket

PM Narendra Modi, on his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, praised the Indian team's grit and resolve and the way players fought back to clinch a series win in Australia, after "initial hiccups". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ravi-shastri-react-to-pm-narendra-modis-kind-words-on-mann-ki-baat-2360754#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has made an "uneventful recovery" and will be able to do all his normal activities within the next few days, said Dr Aftab Khan of Apollo Hospital. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-will-be-able-to-resume-normal-routine-soon-after-uneventful-recovery-doctor-2360748#rss-sports-cricket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian Cricket Team for the way they bounced back to win the Test series in Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/pm-narendra-modi-hails-indias-glorious-series-win-in-australia-on-mann-ki-baat-2360739#rss-sports-cricket

Nicholas Pooran's blistering half-century and Wayne Parnell's hat-trick helped Northern Warriors register a 32-run victory over Delhi Bulls in the Abu Dhabi T10 on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-nicholas-pooran-wayne-parnell-star-as-northern-warriors-beat-delhi-bulls-by-32-runs-2360728#rss-sports-cricket

Jasprit Bumrah is known for bowling toe crushing yorkers and sharp bouncers, but who knew that the pacer can pretty much ace the bowling action of Anil Kumble. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pretty-close-anil-kumble-reacts-to-jasprit-bumrah-mimicking-his-bowling-action-2360717#rss-sports-cricket

T Natarajan on Sunday took to Twitter to share a picture of him in front of a temple. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t-natarajan-shares-picture-of-his-visit-to-a-temple-2360713#rss-sports-cricket

India's "exhilarating victory" against Australia, coupled with the return of some key players like Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya make them favourites in the Test series against England, Ian Chappell said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/india-overwhelming-favourites-for-test-series-against-england-ian-chappell-2360706#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly has been discharged from Apollo hospital in Kolkata following his angioplasty. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-discharged-from-kolkata-hospital-2360686#rss-sports-cricket

BBL: Mitchell Marsh has been charged for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during their Qualifier match against Sydney Sixers on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bbl-mitchell-marsh-fined-5-000-for-showing-dissent-at-umpires-decision-2360683#rss-sports-cricket

The Mumbai Cricket Association selected 100 players for the probable players' camp for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vijay-hazare-trophy-shreyas-iyer-arjun-tendulkar-among-100-players-selected-for-mumbai-camp-2360682#rss-sports-cricket

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is likely to be discharged from hospital on Sunday morning as his health condition is stable source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-likely-to-be-discharged-on-sunday-morning-report-2360672#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Moeen Ali said that Indian skipper Virat Kohli doesn't have any sort of weakness and it will be a challenge for his team to get him out. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-world-class-virat-kohli-doesnt-have-any-sort-of-weakness-says-moeen-ali-2360666#rss-sports-cricket

IPL 2021: The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League is likely to be held in India itself, with BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal stating that the country is in a better position to host the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2021-bcci-not-looking-at-back-up-overseas-venue-for-ipl-says-treasurer-arun-singh-dhumal-2360540#rss-sports-cricket

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers won the rights to host their second consecutive final after defeating Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bbl-final-to-be-played-at-sydney-cricket-ground-on-february-6-2360529#rss-sports-cricket

Jay Shah succeeds Nazmul Hussain was the previous chief of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The ACC is Asia's regional administrative body and it currently consists of 24 member associations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asian-cricket-council-appoints-jay-shah-as-president-2360522#rss-sports-cricket

Big Bash League: Former England captain Michael Vaughan wasn't too impressed with Andrew Tye, after the pacer bowled a wide delivery to deny James Vince a century in the qualifier on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sydney-sixers-vs-perth-scorchers-michael-vaughan-reacts-after-andrew-tyes-wide-ball-denies-james-vince-a-century-in-qualifier-2360519#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly recently underwent a second round of angioplasty and two stents were inserted in his coronary arteries. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-is-doing-well-his-vital-parameters-are-stable-hospital-2360512#rss-sports-cricket

The BCCI posted a video in which Jasprit Bumrah can be seen bowling leg-spin in the nets, emulating spin great Anil Kumble's action. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-emulates-anil-kumbles-bowling-action-in-nets-watch-2360509#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs West Indies: Shakib Al Hasan has been included in his side's upcoming two-match Test series, and it will be his country's first assignment in the longest format since their innings victory against Zimbabwe at home in February 2020. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-shakib-al-hasan-returns-to-test-squad-2360502#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Jos Buttler would be returning home after the first Test against India, and will then be expected to appear in the white-ball series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/huge-challenge-for-england-to-play-against-india-in-india-says-jos-buttler-2360483#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Aiden Markram accepted that he is not a finished product and is still looking for ways to improve his game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-first-20-30-balls-are-vital-in-the-sub-continent-says-aiden-markram-2360481#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara, in an exclusive chat with NDTV, said that the Indian team had a strategy in mind to counter Australian bowling unit's game plan that led to a historic Test series win Down Under. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-reveals-how-india-broke-australias-game-plan-down-under-2360474#rss-sports-cricket

Big Bash League: Josh Inglis slammed 69 runs to help Perth Scorchers set a target of 168 runs vs Sydney Sixers in their ongoing playoff match. His knock included an unbelievable shot in the 17th over, against Ben Dwarshuis. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-perth-scorchers-vs-sydney-sixers-josh-inglis-produces-the-most-outrageous-shot-of-bbl-10-in-playoff-fixture-watch-2360467#rss-sports-cricket

Ben Stokes' comment came as Mitchell Marsh got a horrendous decision from the on-field umpire during the ongoing BBL Qualifier match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-why-on-earth-arent-all-competitions-using-drs-asks-ben-stokes-2360461#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Jos Buttler said that Joe Root picks length brilliantly and has many shots that help him score runs quickly against spinners. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-joe-root-has-brilliant-game-against-spin-and-is-very-hard-to-bowl-dot-balls-at-says-jos-buttler-2360456#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Test Rankings: Cheteshwar Pujara has leapfrogged Babar Azam to jump to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Test batting rankings released, with Ajinkya Rahane moving up a place. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-test-rankings-cheteshwar-pujara-climbs-to-sixth-spot-ajinkya-rahane-moves-to-eighth-place-2360444#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara spoke to NDTV about India's historic win in Australia, the upcoming series against England at home and also expressed his interest in playing in the IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/cant-take-england-lightly-want-to-be-part-of-ipl-cheteshwar-pujara-to-ndtv-2360399#rss-sports-cricket

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final: Tamil Nadu's Shahrukh Khan will be aiming to impress talent scouts, when his side faces Baroda in the final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-final-formidable-tamil-nadu-favourites-against-unheralded-baroda-2360435#rss-sports-cricket

Australia opener David Warner on Saturday took to Instagram to share a picture of his daughter Indi, posing with a special gift from Indian skipper Virat Kohli. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-gifts-his-playing-jersey-to-david-warners-daughter-australian-batsman-shares-picture-2360430#rss-sports-cricket

The doctors are scheduled to conduct a few medical examinations on Sourav Ganguly to decide whether he is fit to be discharged from the hospital. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-likely-to-be-discharged-from-hospital-if-test-results-return-normal-report-2360401#rss-sports-cricket

Ajinkya Rahane's gestures off the field, whether it be presenting Nathan Lyon with a signed jersey or refusing to cut a cake with a kangaroo on it, made the headlines and earned him widespread praise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-reveals-why-he-refused-to-cut-cake-with-a-kangaroo-on-it-after-arriving-in-india-2360381#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: According to the report, Aussie cricketers have developed an affinity for assistant coach Andrew McDonald, who they feel is more approachable. Justin Langer refuted claims that his relationship with players has degraded. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-india-justin-langers-coaching-style-not-liked-by-players-coach-defends-himself-report-2360368#rss-sports-cricket

Mitchell Starc Birthday: The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a video of some of the best yorkers bowled by the Australian fast bowler. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mitchell-starc-birthday-icc-shares-video-of-australian-pacers-jaw-dropping-yorkers-watch-2360333#rss-sports-cricket

The BCCI will also host the U-19 National One Day tournament for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Women's national 50-over tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-ranji-trophy-for-first-time-in-87-years-bcci-to-host-vijay-hazare-trophy-on-state-units-wish-2360329#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: The trio will practice in the morning at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for the next three days to get into the groove ahead of the Test series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-ben-stokes-jofra-archer-rory-burns-to-start-training-on-saturday-as-visitors-clear-second-covid-19-test-2360318#rss-sports-cricket

Baroda rode on skipper Kedar Devdhar's fighting 64 and bowlers' impressive show to beat Punjab by 25 runs and enter the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-baroda-beat-punjab-by-25-runs-to-enter-final-2360226#rss-sports-cricket

A clinical display of accurate bowling and powerful hitting helped Qalandars defeat Pune Devils by nine wickets, in the fourth match of the Abu Dhabi T10. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-clinical-qalandars-defeat-pune-devils-by-nine-wickets-2360214#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Graham Thorpe feels Joe Root's longevity in Test cricket is a real achievement, and it requires a "good sense of humour" to play that amount of cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-graham-thorpe-hails-joe-roots-work-ethic-ahead-of-100th-test-2360164#rss-sports-cricket

Since his horrendous show in an away series in England in 2014, Virat Kohli has demolished the England attack both at home (2016) and away (2018) although the team had contrasting results in both series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-need-to-bowl-best-ball-against-virat-kohli-as-often-as-possible-england-batting-coach-graham-thorpe-2360137#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Nauman Ali and Yasir Shah shared 14 wickets between them and led Pakistan to an emphatic victory against South Africa in the first Test in Karachi on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-1st-test-babar-azam-heaps-praise-on-spinners-nauman-ali-yasir-shah-after-pakistan-beat-south-africa-2360132#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly has been shifted to a private room from the critical care unit and he is doing well, said the medical bulletin issued by the hospital. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-doing-well-shifted-to-private-room-says-hospital-2360126#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam, who scored a century in the first innings to put the hosts on top in the first Test against South Africa, said he is enjoying his time in the dressing room. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-enjoying-my-time-in-the-dressing-room-says-fawad-alam-2360097#rss-sports-cricket

Paddy Upton feels extroverts seem to be more affected by the restrictions of staying in a bio-bubble, and it depends on a lot of factors. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-india-mental-conditioning-coach-paddy-upton-warns-of-mental-illnesses-due-to-extended-stay-in-bio-bubble-2360089#rss-sports-cricket

KB Arun Karthik led Tamil Nadu into their second successive Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final with an unbeaten 89-run knock that shaped their seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan in the first semi-final on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-arun-karthik-stars-as-tamil-nadu-beat-rajasthan-to-reach-final-2360058#rss-sports-cricket

Big Bash League: Ben Laughlin of Brisbane Heat completed a one-handed screamer during the Eliminator against Adelaide Strikers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-bash-league-ben-laughlin-pulls-off-stunning-catch-watch-2360028#rss-sports-cricket

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons feels that unlike the ODIs the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh will be be a lot more competitive. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ban-vs-wi-bangladesh-know-test-series-wouldnt-be-as-easy-as-odis-says-west-indies-head-coach-phil-simmons-2360009#rss-sports-cricket

Nauman Ali took five wickets in his debut match, helping Pakistan win the first Test match against South Africa. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-defeat-south-africa-by-seven-wickets-in-first-test-match-2360000#rss-sports-cricket

Sana Mir featured in 226 international matches for Pakistan, including 137 as captain from 2009 to 2017. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-pakistan-womens-team-skipper-sana-mir-recovers-from-covid-19-2359991#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Indian skipper Virat Kohli posted a workout video on Instagram while in quarantine in the team hotel ahead of England Test series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-virat-kohli-posts-workout-video-while-quarantining-in-hotel-room-watch-2359958#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Virender Sharma and Anil Chaudhary are set to make their on-field debut in the longest format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-nitin-menon-anil-chaudhary-virender-sharma-to-officiate-during-england-test-series-says-report-2359861#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Kagiso Rabada said that it was hard and relentless work, which helped him become the third-fastest Proteas bowler to reach 200 Test wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-no-magic-answer-just-hard-work-for-200-test-wickets-says-kagiso-rabada-2359834#rss-sports-cricket

Delhi Bulls brilliantly chased down Bangla Tigers' impressive total of 128 runs with seven balls to spare in their opening match of Abu Dhabi T10. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-delhi-bulls-pull-off-remarkable-run-chase-to-beat-bangla-tigers-by-7-wickets-2359811#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Heaping praise on South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, former Indian Test batsman Wasim Jaffer said considering his young age it's scary to think what he can achieve in the coming years. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-scary-to-think-what-kagiso-rabada-can-achieve-says-wasim-jaffer-2359786#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly's health condition is stable and he had a good sleep on Thursday night, while doctors are planning to carryout requisite medical examinations on him on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-gangulys-health-condition-stable-after-angioplasty-report-2359754#rss-sports-cricket

The COVID-19 regulations for the India-England Test series are the same as the IPL bio-bubble during the hard quarantine period, a BCCI official told PTI. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/india-players-clear-first-of-3-covid-19-tests-bcci-allows-families-during-hard-quarantine-2359650#rss-sports-cricket

India vs England: Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to share a photo with wife Ritika Sajdeh amid his quarantine period in Chennai ahead of the Test series against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2020-21/ind-vs-eng-rohit-sharma-shares-gorgeous-quaran-team-photo-from-chennai-see-pic-2359602#rss-sports-cricket

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen put ona 127-run stand to help South Africa take a 29-run lead, but Yasir Shah helped put the visitors four wickets down. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-1st-test-day-3-yasir-shah-helps-pakistan-foil-south-africa-fight-2359568#rss-sports-cricket

England opening batsman Rory Burns said India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is a hard bowler to plan against, looking at the angle he bowls with. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-jasprit-bumrah-is-a-hard-man-to-prepare-for-says-rory-burns-2359536#rss-sports-cricket

Dilhara Lokuhettige has been found guilty of three offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-sri-lanka-player-found-guilty-of-breaching-icc-anti-corruption-code-2359452#rss-sports-cricket

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly underwent a successful angioplasty at the Woodlands hospital in Kolkata on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-undergoes-successful-angioplasty-gets-two-more-stents-2359454#rss-sports-cricket

Former England coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough "formidable players" to challenge an upbeat Indian team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-england-have-formidable-combination-of-players-to-challenge-india-at-home-says-andy-flower-2359438#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share a picture onboard a plane with his son Agastya, who boarded a flight for the first time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-shares-adorable-picture-as-son-agastya-boards-first-flight-2359428#rss-sports-cricket

Jermaine Blackwood has been the top run-scorer for West Indies in recent Test series against England and New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-bat-the-same-way-as-rishabh-pant-says-west-indies-batsman-jermaine-blackwood-2359415#rss-sports-cricket

Kagiso Rabada achieved the feat on Day three of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kagiso-rabada-becomes-third-fastest-south-african-to-claim-200-test-wickets-2359372#rss-sports-cricket

Tamil Nadu will take on a spirited Rajasthan side while Punjab will be up against Baroda in the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-tamil-nadu-hold-edge-over-rajasthan-punjab-favourite-vs-baroda-2359356#rss-sports-cricket

A regular member of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires since 2012, Bruce Oxenford will continue to officiate in domestic fixtures in Australia despite his retirement from international matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australian-umpire-bruce-oxenford-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-2359295#rss-sports-cricket

A series of medical tests would be conducted on BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday following which a decision might well be taken on the next course of treatment, a senior doctor at the hospital where he has been admitted said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-to-undergo-medical-tests-decision-on-stent-insertion-after-reports-arrive-says-doctor-2359253#rss-sports-cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara was in the line of fire of the Australian bowlers during the second innings of the Brisbane Test but did not flinch. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujara-reveals-he-had-to-grip-bat-with-four-fingers-after-getting-hit-on-finger-during-gabba-test-2359249#rss-sports-cricket

Rishabh Pant took to Twitter on Thursday to ask his fans for suggestions as he begins search for a new home. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-seeks-suggestions-on-twitter-for-new-home-fans-come-up-with-hilarious-replies-2359230#rss-sports-cricket

The four-day practice game will be played at the County Ground in Northamptonshire in July later this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-to-clash-with-india-a-in-england-before-test-series-2359128#rss-sports-cricket

Ajinkya Rahane has such calmness that bowlers don't feel scared when they fail to execute a plan under him, while Virat Kohli's energy is sometimes mistaken for anger, India's bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/just-his-energy-bharat-arun-on-virat-kohlis-perceived-anger-on-pitch-2359008#rss-sports-cricket

Vijay Shankar got married on Wednesday and his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad sent their best wishes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vijay-shankar-marries-vaishali-visweswaran-sunrisers-hyderabad-wish-them-on-their-special-day-2358985#rss-sports-cricket

Fawad Alam hit 109 in almost six hours as Pakistan finished Day 2 of the 1st Test at 308-8 against South Africa. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-fawad-alam-hits-dream-century-to-put-pakistan-in-charge-on-day-2-2358980#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly will undergo stenting on Thursday, Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-to-undergo-stenting-on-thursday-2358955#rss-sports-cricket

Dinesh Karthik joined the Bernie Sanders meme fest, sharing his own version of the meme. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dinesh-karthik-joins-bernie-sanders-meme-fest-see-pic-2358941#rss-sports-cricket

Vaishali Dalmiya, daughter of former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, met Sourav Ganguly at the Apollo Gleneagles Hopsital on Wednesday and said "he is perfectly alright." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-looking-quite-relaxed-not-at-all-uncomfortable-says-former-bcci-chiefs-daughter-after-meeting-2358929#rss-sports-cricket

Australia national selector Trevor Hohns said selectors "didn't spend one minute" on Tim Paine's captaincy during selection meeting, adding Paine's leadership "was never in question." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-selector-says-didnt-spend-one-minute-on-time-paines-leadership-during-selection-meeting-2358911#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly visited the Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday, after having undergone an angioplasty earlier in the month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-came-for-cardiac-checkup-vital-parameters-stable-says-hospital-2358884#rss-sports-cricket

The trading window ahead of IPL 2021 auction will close on February 11. Team owners are required to return two negative COVID-19 tests ahead of February 18 auction in Chennai. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2021-trading-window-closes-february-11-no-quarantine-for-owners-at-auction-says-report-2358857#rss-sports-cricket

The ICC on Wednesday released the latest men's ODI player rankings, with Ireland all-rounder Paul Stirling and Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan making notable gains source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-odi-player-rankings-paul-stirling-mehidy-hasan-move-up-2358853#rss-sports-cricket

Vishnu Solanki helped Baroda pull off a last-over heist against Haryana with a sensational 71, which included a six off the game's final ball, to fire his team into the semifinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-vishnu-solankis-6-off-final-ball-fires-baroda-into-semi-finals-watch-2358850#rss-sports-cricket

West Indies batsman Shai Hope and his brother Kyle will be placed in isolation in accordance with Government of Barbados protocols. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shai-hope-brother-kyle-test-positive-for-coronavirus-2358811#rss-sports-cricket

India batsman Hanuma Vihari recalled his game-changing partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin during Sydney Test against Australia and said "I owed the team that innings." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hanuma-vihari-recalls-sydney-test-against-australia-says-i-owed-the-team-that-innings-2358809#rss-sports-cricket

The England cricket team and staff arrived in Chennai on Wednesday for the Test series against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-moeen-ali-should-be-available-for-the-1st-test-says-head-coach-chris-silverwood-2358785#rss-sports-cricket

Sourav Ganguly to be admitted to hospital after the former India captain complained of chest pain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-complains-of-chest-pains-again-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-2358756#rss-sports-cricket

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane spent parts of his first day in quarantine in Chennai, ahead of the first Test against England, playing with his daughter. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-spends-day-one-of-quarantine-in-chennai-playing-with-daughter-2358745#rss-sports-cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 player auctions will be held in Chennai on February 18, the IPL said in a tweet on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2021-player-auction-to-be-held-on-february-18-in-chennai-2358715#rss-sports-cricket

The England squad just completed a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka and will be playing four Tests in India, the first two to be played in Chennai. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-england-cricket-team-support-staff-arrive-in-chennai-ahead-of-test-series-see-pics-2358712#rss-sports-cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the Player of the Month award for men's and women's cricket to recognise and celebrate the best performances throughout the year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-ravichandran-ashwin-nominated-for-new-icc-player-of-the-month-awards-for-january-2358670#rss-sports-cricket

India all-rounder Washington Sundar took to social media to post pictures with music maestro AR Rahman. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/washington-sundar-meets-ar-rahman-shares-pictures-on-instagram-2358649#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammed Shami penned an emotional message for his father Tousif Ali who died due to a heart attack four years ago. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-pens-emotional-tribute-to-father-says-proud-to-be-your-son-2358617#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that the members of the Indian cricket team were subjected to racial abuse during the third Test at Sydney. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-australia-confirms-indian-players-were-subjected-to-racial-abuse-at-sydney-cricket-ground-2358565#rss-sports-cricket

Matthew Wade was dropped Wednesday for Australia's Test series in South Africa after failing to fire against India, while under-pressure Tim Paine retained the captaincy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-drop-matthew-wade-keep-tim-paine-as-captain-for-south-africa-test-tour-2358530#rss-sports-cricket

Baba Aparajith and Shahrukh Khan scored unbeaten knocks of 52 and 40 to help Tamil Nadu defeat Himachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-tamil-nadu-defeat-himachal-pradesh-to-seal-semi-final-berth-2358468#rss-sports-cricket

England head coach Chris Silverwood said he is "perfectly happy" with England's current rotation policy for their Test team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-vs-india-chris-silverwood-stands-by-england-rotation-policy-amid-selection-criticism-2358455#rss-sports-cricket

According to ICC, Mohammed Naveed and Shaiman Anwar have been found guilty of two offences each under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/uae-cricketers-mohammed-naveed-shaiman-anwar-found-guilty-of-match-fixing-offences-icc-2358445#rss-sports-cricket

Rashid Khan scored 48 and took four wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland in the 3rd ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khans-all-round-heroics-seals-afghanistan-whitewash-against-ireland-2358435#rss-sports-cricket

Imran Farhat made 4,195 runs in his 105-match international career - 2,400 in 40 Tests, 1,719 59 ODIs, and 76 in seven T20Is. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistans-imran-farhat-retires-from-professional-cricket-pcb-congratulates-him-2358429#rss-sports-cricket

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Dunk may have idolised Adam Gilchrist growing up, but now wants to emulate former India captain MS Dhoni. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/will-be-happy-if-i-played-even-5-10-per-cent-as-good-as-ms-dhoni-ben-dunk-2358420#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: The visitors had allegedly faced racial abuse from spectators during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/couldnt-find-those-who-racially-abused-indian-players-says-cricket-australia-report-2358415#rss-sports-cricket

Sakshi Singh shared a photo with her husband MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-spends-quality-time-with-ms-dhoni-sakshi-before-england-tests-2358410#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Kagiso Rabada took two wickets as South Africa left Pakistan flailing at 33/4 after they were bowled out for 220 on Day 1 of the first Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-1st-test-day-1-kagiso-rabada-leads-south-africa-comeback-after-pakistan-bowl-them-out-for-220-2358389#rss-sports-cricket

Ajinkya Rahane helped India to a memorable victory in Australia, as they retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in dramatic manner. He took over the captaincy with Virat Kohli departing after the first Test match due to paternity leave. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-england-hes-the-captain-i-am-his-deputy-says-ajinkya-rahane-on-virat-kohlis-return-2358376#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan vs South Africa: Imran Butt was one of two Pakistan players to make their Test debuts, and he marked the occasion with a brilliant diving catch. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-debutant-imran-butt-takes-stunning-catch-to-dismiss-aiden-markram-watch-2358360#rss-sports-cricket