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In the six months since Ambati Rayudu promised to change the culture, the former India batter has been spotted pitch-side at dawn, at a soil vendor’s door in the rain and, by his own count, five to seven kilos lighter

EXCLUSIVE: Sesame Street and Cricket Media are teaming to launch a 24/7 FAST channel dedicated to the children’s television staple. Initially, the free streaming channel will draw from Seasons 39 through 46. (Starting in Season 46, the series contracted from an hour to a half-hour.) Cricket subsidiary Sensical plans to refresh the programming monthly, with [

Former New Zealand U-19 teammates reunite in India, where Paul is documenting Stead’s journey as Andhra’s head coach, three decades after their first tour together.

The UAE suffered a rude awakening on the first day of their new era as they were soundly beaten by Ireland in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy. The hosts had been without a coach for the best part of five months before the start of the competition in Ajman. Oscar Nauhaus, the new incumbent , had around a week to prepare his new charges for the 10-team eve

Resentment over the events of South Africa in 2018 has been stewing for eight years. This week, the storm of Sandpapergate exploded again in all its fury – and it may destroy relationships for good

The winds of change are whistling through UAE cricket. Next month, a Sharjah-born and raised coach will oversee his first assignment as the head coach of the men’s national team. Ahmed Raza will need a fast start. The national team need to perform well in the tournament in Nepal to retain their one-day international status. Before that happens, the UAE women

Fatima Sana 'dreams of a time' when the men's and women's cricket teams are treated as equals.

<p>Former Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja has cancelled events to promote his new book, local media reported on Wednesday, after an awkward television interview in which he refused to confirm whether Australia’s bowlers were involved in the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2042956">2018 ball-tampering plot</a> in South Africa.</p> <p>Batsmen Steve

Marnus Labuschagne's return to the Queensland side nets just 12 runs, showing the path to his return to Test form will take some time yet.

Sandpapergate, the scandal that shattered Australian cricket eight years ago, refuses to go away.

To reduce Usman Khawaja’s intervention simply to a cynical marketing ploy is not only lazy, it takes away from the bigger picture.

Keeping the cricket ball in the perfect condition to behave the way you want it to has always been a part of cricket, but the Australians and their yellow scrap of sandpaper shed harsh light on the sport's so-called dark arts.

<p>Fast bowler Mitchell Starc denied on Tuesday any prior knowledge of Australia’s plot to tamper with the ball during the 2018 tour of South Africa, as Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg ruled out another investigation into ‘Sandpapergate’.</p> <p>Starc is the first of Australia’s bowlers to respond to Usman Khawaja’s assertions in his autobiography and

As Usman Khawaja's book is available on the shelves, his claims have rocked the cricket community, with Cricket Australia admitting they will not reopen the investigation.

'We’re comfortable with the outcome of the investigation,' Cricket Australia chief says after Khawaja's revelations.

Nigeria Cricket Federation President, Uyi Akpata, says the country is no longer an underdog following recent international successes by its national teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-no-longer-cricket-underdogs-akpata/

Cricket Australia will not reopen an investigation into the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate controversy, according to chief executive Todd Greenberg, in the wake of Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian Test team knew it was happening.

CA chief Todd Greenberg has backed Usman Khawaja’s right to tell his version of what happened in South Africa in 2018, but says the story does not correlate with what some other members of the team say.

Tom Puna was New Zealand's first test cricketer of Indian ethnicity.

<p>For the generation that I belong to, watching matches that gave you near-confirmed heart attacks was the norm. </p> <p>Whether it was the Chennai Test of 1999 against India, the Multan Test of 2003 against Bangladesh, the inaugural T20 World Cup final against India, or Saeed Ajmal’s brutal bashing at the hands of Australia’s Mike Hussey three years later,

New Zealand spinal surgeon Rowan Schouten has gained a reputation as the man to see for a generation of injury-plagued fast bowlers.

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims in his new book have rocked the Australian cricket community, reopening the Sandpapergate scandal from eight years ago.

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He has a point.

Perth Bears hoped to play their return match at their spiritual home, North Sydney Oval, but grade cricket is standing in the way.

Amateur cricketer was clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.

An amateur cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' has been banned from the sport for two years over cheating during games.

Afghanistan Refugee Women's cricket team players express disappointment foreign players have signed up for the country's franchise league.

An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.

Ahmed Raza says he “fully understands” the responsibility on him after being named as the new UAE coach. The 38-year-old former captain of the national team takes over from Lalchand Rajput, who has stepped down after a troubled near-three-year spell at the helm. “I am honoured to have been chosen for this exciting role and look forward to beginning my new in

Hussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.

Many famous cricketers call the UAE home, with Australian great Brett Lee, former India international Robin Uthappa and England batter Alex Hales among those who have settled in the Emirates. Retired England all-rounder Moeen Ali is also part of that group. There are many reasons cricketers choose the UAE – lifestyle, location and easy access to various leag

With Australia’s top four set for a massive overhaul, Mark Taylor believes the nation’s cricketers must get back to playing in the Sheffield Shield quickly.

<p>Mohammad Rizwan made a commanding unbeaten double century on the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041925">second day</a> of the opening round of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Gold tournament, putting Peshawar Blues in a strong position against Faisalabad at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium and delivering a timely response after a turbulent period following Pak

Fast bowlers dominate at Cricket Media Club awards as England's Ollie Robinson, Naayva Sharma and Ethan Bamber all claim prizes.

<p>Part entertainer, part enigma, Glenn Maxwell will go down in cricket folklore as the game’s great what-if a maverick shot-maker whose limited-overs wizardry never extended to red-ball cricket.</p> <p>Where many of his peers stuck to the batting manual, Maxwell rewrote it with his 360-degree stroke-play, which made field settings a nightmare for rival capt

<p>Part entertainer, part enigma, Glenn Maxwell will go down in cricket folklore as the game’s great what-if a maverick shot-maker whose limited-overs wizardry never extended to red-ball cricket.</p> <p>Where many of his peers stuck to the batting manual, Maxwell rewrote it with his 360-degree stroke-play, which made field settings a nightmare for rival capt

Il primo ministro britannico cade ma si rialza e continua a giocare

ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.

The Proteas’ surprising victory against the Australians at Newlands is a nod to those brilliant cricketers who never got a chance to represent their country.

Glenn Maxwell calls time on his international career after building a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous short-form players.

Batter says positive test came from use of prescription medication ‘not performance related in any way’

<p><em>Newlands, Cape Town. Saturday morning, before the first ball.</em></p> <p>Marnus Labuschagne crouches on his haunches at the edge of the outfield, waiting to bat. Australia need 288 to win the Test and the series. In the first innings he made a five-ball duck. He has scored 11 Test hundreds, and the last came at Old Trafford in July 2023. For a stretc

The batter is recovering in hospital after being airlifted in a critical condition.

A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes.

A calm head on young shoulders, Arafat Minhas has swiftly earned the reputation of a match-winner for Pakistan.

A classic Test comes to its conclusion tonight – and the result will come with a judgement on one call made by Australian captain Pat Cummins.

South Africa-Australia’s three-Test series has given cricket lovers savage momentum switches, memorable individual feats, and the sense that anything could happen.

New Zealand and India celebrate 100 years of sporting ties with a programme of international matches, cultural events and business initiatives.

Hamilton marks 100 years of sporting ties between New Zealand and India.

Ryanair said Kumar Sangakkara ‘refused to provide the required visa documentation when requested’

One demerit point added to the Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s disciplinary record for conduct during ODI against England.

From disastrous two-day Tests to a public feud over the BBL, there’s been a lot happening at Cricket Australia. But the need to regenerate the men’s Test side might be their most pressing issue.

Taylor Swift took the stage at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday night, and while she didn’t give audiences an update on when they can expect new music, she did reveal she and Brad Paisley still have “Bad Blood” from a tour prank gone wrong nearly 20 years ago. “Thank you so much […]

Nigeria’s cricket team secured a dramatic one-run victory over Uganda, their first ever, to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-nigeria-stun-uganda-to-win-africa-wcup-qualifier-c/