First IPL player tests positive for Covid
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Thangarasu Natarajan has become the first Indian Premier League player to test positive for coronavirus but the team’s match on Wednesday will go ahead, organisers said.
Tyagi’s last-over heroics help Rajasthan win IPL thriller
Pace bowler Kartik Tyagi defended four off the last over as the Rajasthan Royals edged out the Punjab Kings by two runs in an Indian Premier League thriller on Tuesday.
Pakistan ‘used and binned’ by England
PCB chairman Ramiz Raja says he feels “humiliated” after England cancelled white-ball tours for their men’s and women’s teams next month.
Taliban sacks CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board
The Taliban has replaced the head of the Afghanistan Cricket Board with a member of the feared Haqqani network, responsible for some of the worst attacks in the country’s history.
Extra security for New Zealand women’s cricketers in Britain
New Zealand Cricket on Tuesday boosted security around the women’s national team currently touring Britain as a precaution after a threatening email was received by English officials.
England call off Pakistan tour after security scare
England cricket chiefs on Monday withdrew their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s series in Pakistan citing “increasing concerns about travelling to the region”.
India’s busy home season to include Proteas T20I series
India will play four Tests, three ODIs and 14 T20Is at home over an eight-month period.
Kohli unnerves Bangalore with captaincy bombshell, pundits warn
Virat Kohli has “unsettled” his Royal Challengers Bangalore team by announcing that he will stand down as captain at the end of the Indian Premier League season, former top players said.
Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper
It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE.
Long road to recovery for paralysed Kiwi great
Chris Cairns says he is “facing possibly the greatest challenge” of his life after being left paralysed following a stroke during a heart operation.
Gaikwad stars as Chennai win opener of revived IPL
Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed an unbeaten 88 as the Chennai Super Kings beat holders the Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in the first match of the revived Indian Premier League on Sunday.
Kohli to quit as RCB skipper after IPL
Virat Kohli announced on Sunday that he will step down as captain of his IPL side the Royal Challengers Bangalore after the ongoing edition of the T20 tournament.
Black Caps feared being attacked outside stadium
New Zealand Cricket officials on Saturday threw a veil of secrecy over the security threat that forced the abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour.
New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour
New Zealand cancelled their tour of Pakistan over security concerns just minutes after the first match was due to start on Friday.
“Sore, but much better” – Paine confident for Ashes after surgery
Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he is “extremely confident” of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.
