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Stokes named ICC player of the year after a smashing 2019

Sport Agency - 17 Jan 2020

Ben Stokes was named the International Cricket Council (ICC) player of the year on Wednesday, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the...

Indian women’s cricket star needed boy’s haircut to play

Article Agency - 4 Oct 2019

The teenager has become known for her aggressive batting. But her father, Sanjeev Verma, told of the struggle to get her daughter accepted in games

Kohli undaunted by Ashwin, Sharma injury blows

Article Agency - 13 Dec 2018

Ashwin is receiving treatment for a left-sided abdominal strain, while Sharma jarred his back while fielding in Adelaide

India end 10-year win drought in Australia first Test nail-biter

Article Martin Parry - 10 Dec 2018

Rishabh Pant made history by matching the record 11 catches in a Test currently held by England's Jack Russell and South Africa's AB de Villiers

‘Quota’ players? What a joke!

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2018

But after the pioneering stints put in by Hashim Amla and Makhaya Ntini, the current generation has it a lot easier. At least on the surface.

Smog in Delhi affects players in international cricket match

Article Nick Perry & Faisal Kamal - 3 Dec 2017

Play is routinely suspended due to poor weather, low visibility, lightning or rain, but a stoppage as a result of pollution is almost unheard of.

Proteas fell through the cracks

Article Neil Manthorp - 28 Nov 2015

Blame the pitch, but the South Africans were warned and could have prepared for it.

Unflappable Dhoni plays it supercool

Article Neil Manthorp - 17 Oct 2015

Celebrating victory or graciously accepting defeat, the legend doesn’t ever let the pressure get to him.

Win or lose, it’s no sweat for MS Dhoni

Article Neil Manthorp - 5 Dec 2013

India's captain is a man apart, say three South African coaching staff who got to know him during their shared journey to World Cup glory in 2011.

A new spin on India’s SA cricket tour

Article Neil Manthorp - 27 Sep 2013

An ICC document shows a commitment to the upcoming series that would allow Cricket South Africa to sue for loss of revenue if India shortens the tour.

Australia demolish India in Sydney

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Feb 2012

Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the one-day series international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

India revel in magical semifinal win

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2011

Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali Stadium on Wednesday after India ended Pakistan's World Cup dream.

India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2011

India and Pakistan head into an epic World Cup showdown on Wednesday that will showcase the bitter rivalry and common bonds between the neighbours.

Police taste food to protect India and Pakistan

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2011

Two policemen are working as official food tasters to protect the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams ahead of the World Cup semifinal clash.

India’s Sehwag ignores injury to smash 175

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Feb 2011

Opener Virender Sehwag ignored an injury to smash 175 and lift India to a massive 370-4 in the opening match of the World Cup against Bangladesh.

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