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Morne Morkel steps down as Pakistan’s bowling coach

14 Nov 2023 11:32 AM IST

After Pakistan’s disastrous campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023 ended with a defeat against England, Morne Morkel has stepped down as the bowling coach of the Men in Green’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The former South African fast bowler joined the Pakistan team on

Mitchell Starc, set to ditch white ball, prioritises Test cricket

14 Nov 2023 11:31 AM IST

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has declared his intention to step away from white-ball cricket before considering retirement from the red-ball format. Despite achieving an impressive record of 230 ODI wickets at an average of 23.17, Starc is resolute in his decision not to participate in the next World Cup.

India dominates group stage, secures top spot with unbeaten streak

14 Nov 2023 11:30 AM IST

The round-robin phase of the Cricket World Cup 2023 has concluded with Team India emerging as the table-topper, winning all nine matches. The team’s stellar performance has set the stage for an intense semi-final clash against New Zealand on November 15. In the last league match, India secured its ninth

Indian Cricket Team Receives Grand Welcome in Mumbai ahead of ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals

13 Nov 2023 17:48 PM IST

Amidst an atmosphere of soaring confidence, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India landed in Mumbai on Monday, gearing up for their high-stakes ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finals against New Zealand on Wednesday. The Men in Blue concluded the league round with a dominating 160-run victory over the Netherlands, maintaining their unbeaten

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Dates, Groups, Schedule, How to Watch, Previous Finals & Odds

13 Nov 2023 15:54 PM IST

Football fans are in for a treat during the early part of next year as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is hosted by Ivory Coast. The delayed tournament is scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, and looks set to be one the most

ICC Cricket World Cup Hits One-Million Fan Milestone, BCCI Expresses Joy and Gratitude

11 Nov 2023 11:50 AM IST

In a momentous occasion for cricket enthusiasts, the ICC Cricket World Cup welcomed its one-millionth fan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the match between South Africa and Afghanistan on Friday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, expressed happiness at this significant milestone

Van der Dussen steers SA to victory in tricky run chase

11 Nov 2023 11:05 AM IST

South Africa achieved a successful run-chase, although it wasn’t clinically executed. While pursuing a modest target, the openers provided a solid start with 57/0 in the initial powerplay. However, both openers were dismissed in quick succession. Rassie van der Dussen and Markram formed a fifty-run partnership, appearing comfortable until Rashid’s

Our cricket’s future, now in reliable hands: Deep Dasgupta

11 Nov 2023 11:04 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta feels that the beacon in the Indian cricket team is slowly being passed from the previous generation to the next generation as the likes of Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj dominate the ODI batting and bowlers rankings, respectively. Rising superstar Gill overtook Pakistan skipper Babar

Ball-tampering charges loom over NZ Test player Henry Nicholls

11 Nov 2023 11:04 AM IST

Following umpire reports of ball-tampering during a domestic first-class match, New Zealand Test player Henry Nicholls faces charges for breaching New Zealand Cricket’s code of conduct, according to the report. Nicholls seemed to brush the ball against a helmet during a change of ends during this week’s Plunket Shield match

South Africa celebrates 32 years of return to International Cricket

11 Nov 2023 11:03 AM IST

The renowned Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata has been the setting for numerous memorable cricket matches, and competing at this venue is akin to etching your name in the annals of history. For South Africa, the ground holds special importance as it served as the backdrop for their comeback to

Pakistan eyes all-time great triumph against England

11 Nov 2023 11:02 AM IST

In a thrilling face-off set to unfold at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Pakistan is gearing up to take on England in the 44th match of the World Cup 2023. This contest carries immense significance, especially for England, who finds themselves in a challenging position after securing only two

US triumphs, Italy and Canada advance in Finals

11 Nov 2023 11:00 AM IST

The United States began its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a win over defending champion Switzerland, setting up a decisive tie against the Czech Republic for a spot in the semifinals. Danielle Collins and Sofia Kenin won their singles matches to give the Americans the victory