Ravi Shastri (IANS Photo) Former India cricket coach Ravi Shastri believes the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, won by Australia 3-1, demonstrates the continued strength of Test cricket. He feels the series highlights why the longest format remains vibrant.A report in The Sydney Morning Herald indicates a meeting is scheduled later this month between ICC Chairman Jay…
Ravi Shastri (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advocates for a two-tiered Test cricket system. He believes this is crucial for the format’s survival, especially considering the growing popularity of T20 cricket. His comments follow the record-breaking attendance at the recent India-Australia Test match in Melbourne.The match attracted a staggering 373,691…
India’s Arshdeep Singh (Photo credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: As a blockbuster 2024 cricketing season comes to a close, it is now that time of year when the International Cricket Council (ICC) recognizes the exceptional performances of players — both men and women — at the annual ICC Awards.The awards are held each year to celebrate…
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Thursday avoided a ban following his physical on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.The incident took place at the end of the 10th over when Kohli bumped shoulder…
India’s Rishabh Pant (L) plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York. (AP/PTI) Four days after confirming that India and Pakistan will not play in each others’ grounds until 2027, at least, the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially…
Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting (X Photo) Newly discovered letters written by Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman offer a glimpse into his cricketing insights and admiration for fellow players. These letters, written between the 1980s and 1990s, were addressed to his close friend, British entertainer Peter Brough.Bradman and Brough’s friendship spanned decades, originating from…
Pat Cummins and Steve Smith (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Seven Australian cricketers participated in a word association game, giving one-word descriptions of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Indian cricket. The activity, organized by ABC Sport, offered a glimpse into the players’ perspectives.Australian Test captain Pat…
Host of the ‘hybrid’ 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has officially communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that their neutral venue of choice for India’s matches will be the United Arab Emirates (UAE).“Pakistan has chosen Dubai as the neutral venue for the Champions Trophy and it has been conveyed to the ICC…
NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will happen under the Hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday as the announcement ended the suspense over the future of the tournament to be held early next year.With India’s refusal to visit Pakistan over security concerns, all the matches involving the Men in Blue will now…
File image of India captain Rohit Sharma shaking hands with former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Photo Source: X) On Thursday, after weeks of delays, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that India and Pakistan will play matches hosted by either country at neutral venues. This rule will apply to all events during the 2024-2027 window.It…