Coach Ravi Shastri's dressing room stories of grit and determination work as a tonic for young Washington Sundar, who is ready for any challenge even if it means opening the batting for India in Test matches.
Rajasthan Royals on Sunday announced the appointment of former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara as the director of cricket for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Pakistan has retained six uncapped players in its squad of 17 for Tuesdays first test against South Africa in Karachi.
England captain Joe Root notched up another special milestone as he scored a second century in as many innings to keep England afloat on day three of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday (January 24) announced the 17-man squad for the first Test against South Africa that will begin on Tuesday.
Bairstow, Mark Wood and Sam Curran have been rested for the first two Tests against India, while Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Rory Burns -- who are not part of the Sri Lanka series -- have been recalled.
Among those lauding what can be called India’s greatest overseas Test win and finest series victory ever was WWE legend Triple H.
Acknowledging that his Test career is as good as over, Australia's flamboyant allrounder Glenn Maxwell is focused on whiteball formats, which includes three World Cups in as many years.
England captain Joe Root fought hard to keep his team in contention in the second cricket test against Sri Lanka by posting his 19th century on Sunday.
In an interesting turn of events, Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald was run out not once but twice of a single ball. The incident transpired in the ninth over of the Adelaide innings.Experienced batsman Faf du Plessis says South Africa must master the unfamiliar conditions and home captain Babar Azam when they play their first test in Pakistan since 2007 in the opening match of a twogame series that starts in Karachi on Tuesday.
Having picked up 60 of his 255 wickets in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at an average of 25, the 41-year-old Swann, a veteran of 60 Tests between 2008 and 2013, is aware of the skills required to succeed in sub-continent pitches.
The man who has in the past few years been responsible for drawing up a road map for Indian players to make it to the first team is former India captain Rahul Dravid.
Kerala born Tamil Nadu pacer Sandeep Warrier is rapidly rising through the ranks and no surprises he has been picked as a net bowler in the Indian squad for the home series against England. But there is a slight problem.
Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Australia captain Tim Paine after the wicket-keeper fired a verbal volley at him during the third Test match at SCG, saying: "I can wait for you to come to Gabba, Ash."Former captain Nasser Hussain has questioned England's decision to rest Jonny Bairstow for the first two tests against India next month, saying the batsman's spin proficiency was particularly needed at the start of the "iconic series".
Gill made his Test debut in the second Test in Melbourne. He scored 45 and 35 there, and then scored 50 and 31 in Sydney, and followed it up with seven and match-winning 91 in Brisbane.
Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said he was mentally prepared to bat for 10-15 overs despite a fractured thumb, having taken a painkiller injection during the drawn third Test against Australia at Sydney.
Ben Stokes can't wait to land in India as his team gears up for the big ticket series in the Subcontinent. Stokes was one of the players who was rested for Sri Lanka series and therefore he is one of the first members to board a flight for India.
Lasith Malinga was associated with Mumbai Indians for 12 years in which he assumed different roles for the franchise - from being their main strike bowler to master strategist, from bowling coach to mentor - excelling in each one of them. He played a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians becoming the most successful franchise in the history of the IPL.
India created history by breaching fortress Gabba and chasing down the target of 328 in the series decider against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. But 53 years ago an Indian XI led by the great Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi almost pulled off an impossible chase at the same venue in Brisbane.
Du plessis who himself is a veteran of 67 Test matches, is in peak form coming into this series. He scored a career best 199 against Sri Lanka not too long ago.
Meanwhile Punditry isn't something new for Inzamam. He has his own Youtube channel where he can be seen giving his views. In a latest video, the former skipper highlighted the role of Rahul Dravid in India's historic series win in Australia.