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India star batter Virat Kohli , who was going through a lean patch, returned to form in the year 2022. Virat ended his 1020 days old century drought after he smashed a ton against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022. Since then, Virat continued his blistering form and finished as the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2022 with a total of 296 runs in 6 matches. As the year has reached to its conclusion, former India batter Aakash Chopra has picked his top-5 batters of 2022 and undoubtedly he included Virat as one of them. Chopra praised the former India skipper for giving brilliant performances during challenging conditions. "Nobody would have imagined that Virat Kohli would find a place on this list. He struggled for form for years altogether, and his performances were quite underwhelming in the IPL too. Everything was going wrong for him," said Chopra on his YouTube channel .  "However, by the end of 2022, he has turned things around in remarkable fashion. In T20Is this

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has expressed his excitement at the opportunity to potentially represent Pakistan again. Notably, Amir had called time on his international career in 2020 in protest over the "shabby" treatment he said he received from the then management. Recently, fellow pacer Wahab Riaz had hinted that Amir could be back in Pakistan's squad. "We may see Mohammad Amir coming back to play for Pakistan once again," Wahab was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan in an interview to Samaa News. However, with Ramiz Raja , the former PCB chief, shown the exit door by the new government, Amir has finally broken silence on his Pakistan future. "If Allah wills, I will play for Pakistan again. But I would like to play and perform well in PSL," Amir told the reporters at the National High-Performance Centre (NHPC) in Lahore. Notably, Amir has been training at the NHPC to prepare for the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Am

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said Ishan Kishan should be India's first-choice opener alongside Rohit Sharma in the ODI format for the coming years. In his most recent match against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Kishan turned his first ODI century into a career-high 210. The wicketkeeper-batter converted his maiden ODI ton into a double hundred in just 126 balls, the fastest in ODI history. Now that Shikhar Dhawan won't be playing in the ODIs, Gambhir thinks Kishan should continue to play the role of an opener. "I'm amazed we're discussing this because someone's got a double-hundred in the previous innings. The discussion is over. It has to be Ishan Kishan. Someone who can get a double-hundred in those conditions against a reasonable attack, especially at home, should play," ESPNcricinfo quoted Gambhir as saying when asked who he would like to see as Rohit's opening partner . Kishan received a call-up for India's three-match ODI and T20I series

Rishabh Pant has undergone a minor plastic surgery on forehead. He is currently stable and out of danger, informed DDCA director Shyam Sharma to NDTV. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter met with a horrific accident on Friday morning as he was driving from Delhi to Dehradun in his Mercedes Benz. His car caught fire after it hit a divider. Pant was fortunate enough to come out of the car in time, though he suffered a ligament tear in his right knee and cuts above his forehead. "Rishabh Pant underwent a minor plastic surgery near his forehead. A 3-member DDCA team is reaching Dehradun in an hour. BCCI is constantly in touch with the doctors at Max Hospital and with Pant's family. He is currently stable and out of danger. We are yet to decide whether he needs to be shifted to Delhi or not," DDCA director Shyam Sharma told to NDTV on Saturday. Rishabh Pant narrowly escaped death after his high-end vehicle smashed into a road barrier and caught fire on the Delhi-Dehradun highway.

The first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a draw after bad light forced early stumps on Day 5. The hosts declared their innings after scoring 311/8, taking a 137-run lead. The major contributions were made by Imam-ul-Haq, who smashed 96 runs while Saud Shakeel and Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 55 not out and 53 runs respectively. In return, the visitors made a blistering start and they posted 61/1 before the game was called-off. The result of the two-match series will now be decided in the next game that starts on Monday. However, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam got embroiled in a tense situation during the post-match press conference. As Babar was about to leave the press conference, a reporter got visibly irked after being ignored by the batter and yelled, "Ye koi tareeka nahi hain, yaha sawaal ke lie aapko ishaare kar rahe hain (This is not the way, I'm making repeated gestures to ask you a question)." babar made sure shoaib jutt realizes he's heard and ignor

The Delhi & District Cricket Association Director Shyam Sharma said a DDCA team will be at Max Hospital in Dehradun to monitor star Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant 's health, who met with a terrible accident a day back, and if needed the batter-wicketkeeper would be airlifted to Delhi for his plastic surgery. Pant met with a serious accident while returning from Delhi to Roorkee as his car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal on Friday. Sharma said that Pant might be airlifted to the national capital for further surgery as he suffered multiple injuries in the car crash. The 25-year-old was alone in the car and suffered injuries on his back, forehead and leg. Talking to ANI, Sharma said: "A team of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) is going to Max Hospital Dehradun to monitor his health, if required we'll shift him to Delhi and chances are high that we'll airlift him to Delhi for plastic surgery." Accordi

South Africa batter Theunis de Bruyn will miss the third and final Test against Australia next week as he is set to return home for the birth of his first child. The 30-year-old came into the side for the Boxing Day Test in place of Rassie van der Dussen . Batting at number three, de Bruyn had scores of 12 and 28 in South Africa's innings-and-182-run defeat in Melbourne. He also made headlines when Australian quick Mitchell Starc warned him for backing up at the non-striker's end during the second innings. "Batter Theunis de Bruyn will miss the third #AUSvSA Test in Sydney as he returns home for the birth of his first child. We wish him everything of the best for this exciting part of his life," Cricket South Africa (CSA) tweeted on Saturday. SQUAD UPDATE Batter Theunis de Bruyn will miss the third #AUSvSA Test in Sydney as he returns home for the birth of his first child We wish him everything of the best for this exciting part of his life #BePartOfIt pic.

Rishabh Pant met with a horrific accident on Friday morning as he was driving from Delhi to Dehradun in his Mercedes Benz. His car caught fire after it hit a divider. Pant was fortunate enough to come out of the car in time, though he suffered a ligament tear in his right knee and cuts above his forehead. His condition is stable. A Haryana Roadways bus driver, named Sushil Mann, was among the people who took cricketer Rishabh Pant out of the Mercedes SUV after it crashed. Mann said he did not know who the injured man was and acted swiftly to arrange for an ambulance. Haryana Roadways later honoured Sushil, news agency PTI reported. "We gave them an appreciation letter and a shield in our office when they returned to Panipat," Haryana Roadways Panipat depot general manager Kuldeep Jangra told PTI. VVS Laxman , former India batter and current NCA head, hailed Sushil. "Gratitude to #SushilKumar, a Haryana Roadways driver who took #RishabhPant away from the burning car, w

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway, on Friday. Pant, who was going to his home in Roorkee, is currently undergoing treatment at the Max Hospital in Dehradun. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had said that the government will bear the entire expense of Pant's treatment. Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has provided an update on Pant, following the horrific car crash. Jay Shah took to Twitter and revealed that Pant is currently stable and undergoing scans. He also revealed that he had a conversation with the player's family, as well as the doctor who is treating on him. "My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the nece

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah had recently announced that India won't travel to Pakistan to take part in the 2023 Asia Cup, and also proposed the idea for the tournament to be held at a neutral venue. Following the announcement made by Shah, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had also threatened to pull out of the ODI World Cup, which will be held after the Asia Cup in India. Sharing his views on the same, Ramiz Raja , who was recently sacked from his role as the chairman of PCB, pointed out past incidents when teams refused to play in Pakistan, citing security concerns, and what happened next. Ramiz urged the board members not to bow to India's demands and show some leadership. "What is leadership? When Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has asked Pakistan to host a tournament and then India say they won't travel to Pakistan and shift the tournament to a neutral venue, what should be the response? Are we servant of India just because the

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Friday sustained injuries after his car collided with the divider and caught fire while he was travelling from Delhi to Uttarakhand. He was driving his Mercedes car, which met with an accident near Roorkee in Uttarakhand. Pant has sustained injuries to his head, knee and shin as a result of the accident. There could be a fracture in his leg and he is currently being moved to the Max Hospital in Dehradun. After Pant got injured in the road accident, people from all walks of life took to Twitter and wished the cricketer a speedy recovery. Here's how Twitter reacted: "Wishing dear @RishabhPant17 a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao," former India opening batter Virender Sehwag tweeted. Wishing dear @RishabhPant17 a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 30, 2022 Praying for Rishabh Pant. Thankfully he is out of danger. Wishing @RishabhPant17 a very

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has sustained injuries after his car collided with the divider and caught fire while he was travelling from Uttarakhand to Delhi. Initial reports suggest that Pant was driving his Mercedes car, which met with an accident near Roorkee in Uttarakhand. He was alone in the car and broke a window to escape from the vehicle after it caught fire. He has sustained injuries to his head, knee and shin as a result of the accident. Pant was part of the Indian team that had won the Test series against Bangladesh 2-0 recently. He had impressed with knocks of 46 and 93. He was recently dropped from the T20I team announced for the series against Sri Lanka. Pant had celebrated Christmas in Dubai with former India captain MS Dhoni and his family and the pictures were shared on social media by Dhoni's wife Sakshi . Pant has been India's regular wicket-keeper across all formats after MS Dhoni's retirement and has been one of India's top performers with

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced nominees for the Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 award. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam , Australia spinner Adam Zampa , Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza and West Indies' Shai Hope are the contenders to win the award. The ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2021 is in the running to do a repeat in 2022. Babar Azam once again showed his prowess in the 50-over format, showing once again why he has ruled the roost at the top of the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings since July 2021. The 29-year-old Pakistan skipper registered eight scores of more than fifty in nine matches this year, three of which he converted into hundreds. He finished the season with 679 runs at an astounding 84.87 average. Adam Zampa continued to show why he has been a vital cog in the Australian white-ball setup, finishing the year as the highest wicket-taker for his country in ODI cricket. The leggie had his joint-most productive year i

Star Australia opener David Warner on Thursday said he is "committed" to playing next year's 50-over World Cup in India but will quit if the team management says "it's time". The 36-year-old, who was undergoing prolonged lean patch in red-ball cricket, silenced his detractors by scoring a double century in his 100th Test. Asked if the second Test against South Africa, which Australia won by an innings and 182 runs, will be his final Boxing Day Test, the southpaw said, "I'm committed to playing next year's World Cup." "I will keep myself fit, try and keep scoring, but if they (the team management) do tap me on the back and say it's time, I'm ready (to quit)," said Warner, who was adjudged 'Player of the match.' On Tuesday, Warner, one the finest all-format players, became the 10th man in Test cricket's history to score a century in his 100th match, and the second to score a double ton. "The knock will be

The Indian U-19 women's cricket team produced an all-round effort to beat South Africa by 54 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Pretoria on Tuesday. The series serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be held in South Africa from January 14 to 29. Opener Shewata Sehrawat and Soumya Tiwari scored 40 each off 39 and 46 balls respectively to guide India to 137 for five after being asked to bat. In reply, South Africa only 83. However, the match grabbed attention for another reason. It came in the 17th over of the South African innings when India's Mannat Kashyap ran out Jenna Evans at the non-striker's end. The video soon went viral on social media. Eventually India captain Shafali Verma took back the appeal and the match went ahead. England women's cricketer Danielle Wyatt was not impressed with the incident. "Oh no I hope there's none of this in the u19 WC!" Wyatt tweeted. India and England h

Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 4 Live: On Day 3, Kane Williamson and Tom Latham hit contrasting hundreds to propel New Zealand to 440-6 at the close on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi. Williamson survived two stumpings and a leg-before decision before knocking an unbeaten 105, while Ish Sodhi was on one, with the tourists leading by two runs. Williamson's 25th Test century is his first in international cricket since he racked up 238, also against Pakistan, in Christchurch in January last year. With the National Stadium pitch likely to take spin on the last two days, New Zealand will look to press home their advantage in the first Test of the two-match series, their first in Pakistan since 2002. ( LIVE SCORECARD ) Here are the LIVE Updates of Day 4 of the 1st Test Match between Pakistan and New Zealand straight from National Stadium, in Karachi: source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-4-live-score-updates

India's T20 batting sensation, Suryakumar Kumar on Wednesday said his elevation to the post of vice-captain of the national side seems like a dream, and he would continue to play his natural game without being burdened by the added responsibility. Indian selectors made some major changes in the national white-ball set-up by giving the T20I captaincy reins to Hardik Pandya and appointing Suryakumar as his deputy for the series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Mumbai on January 3 next year. Senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul did not find a place in the squad for the series. "It (vice-captaincy) was not expected. I can only say it's kind of a reward to me for the way I (have) played this year. It feels good and I'm really looking forward to it," Surya told reporters after day two of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra here. Surya's first reaction after his father forwarded him the team list was of utter disbelief. &q

Ever since Ramiz Raja was removed from the post of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, several stakeholders of the game in the country have spoken out against him. Now, veteran Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has also criticised the former PCB management led by Ramiz, who is also an ex-Pakistan cricket team skipper. Riaz, who has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan, said the former management never paid heed to players' demands. "We had a lot of difficulties with the previous board," Wahab Riaz was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan in an interview to Samaa News. The veteran pacer said that he was made to feel unwanted. "We were told things 'You have no idea how difficult it is to adjust you, nobody would keep you in a team,'" Wahab said. "That made us feel as if we've some loolhay langhray players who have never achieved anything in the game." Wahab added that former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja never responded to his messag

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 4 Live: Australia closed in on winning the second Test and the series against South Africa on Wednesday after Alex Carey struck a maiden century to leave them in a commanding position. The hosts declared at tea on 575-8 on day three with an ominous lead of 386 after South Africa were bowled out in their first innings for 189. In reply, the Proteas were 15-1 when play was abandoned early at the Melbourne Cricket Ground due to persistent drizzle. ( LIVE SCORECARD ) Here are the LIVE Updates of Day 4 of the 2nd Test Match between Australia and South Africa straight from Melbourne Cricket Ground source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-day-4-live-score-updates-3645810

David Warner battled through searing heat to hit an epic unbeaten 200 in his 100th Test on Tuesday before retiring in pain as Australia consolidated their advantage against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On a scorching day, the hosts were 386-3 at stumps on day two of the second Test, leading by 197 after the Proteas were dismissed in their first innings for 189. Travis Head was not out 48 with Alex Carey on nine. Steve Smith (85) and Marnus Labuschagne (14) were the only wickets to fall. But worryingly for Australia, Cameron Green , who took 5-27 in South Africa's first innings, also retired hurt after a nasty rap on the finger from Anrich Nortje . Smith and Warner's 239-run partnership took the game further away from South Africa, whose bowlers toiled in temperatures touching 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit). Opener Warner, 36, snapped a near-three-year century drought in typically aggressive and gritty fashion, reaching three figures for a 25th time

Sakshi Dhoni, wife of MS Dhoni, posted a photo on Instagram with the World Cup-winning captain and Rishabh Pant along with other friends. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sakshi-dhoni-shares-epic-photo-with-ms-dhoni-rishabh-pant-internet-amazed-3643140

Retired Australian pace bowling icon, Brett Lee has hailed Ishan Kishan's exploits in the third ODI against Bangladesh. Lee wants to see Ishan opening for India in the ODI World Cup next year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sure-shot-opener-for-india-at-the-world-cup-brett-lee-on-india-star-3640303

KL Rahul has not been included in the T20I side while he has been named in the ODIs. Rishabh Pant has not been named in either squads. Shikhar Dhawan's name is also missing from the ODI squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-to-lead-in-sri-lanka-t20is-rohit-captain-in-odis-3643015

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Australia have taken a healthy lead against South Africa source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-day-3-live-score-updates-3642805

Australian opening batter David Warner had to return to the pavilion retired hurt after his emphatic double century celebration against South Africa in the 2nd Test at MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-double-century-celebration-costs-david-warner-opener-returns-retired-hurt-3641283

Suryakumar Yadav has arguably been India's best T20 batter over the last year or so. In an interview, he opened up on his bond with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-opens-up-on-his-bond-with-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-3639593

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif made a cheeky request on live TV to Cheteshwar Pujara, leaving the veteran India Test batter in splits. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wave-your-bat-kiss-the-trophy-mohammad-kaifs-request-leaves-cheteshwar-pujara-in-splits-3641081

Warner has also registered the highest amount of centuries by an opener, with total of 45 centuries. He has 20 centuries in ODIs and 25 in the longer format. Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-equals-sachin-tendulkars-all-time-record-with-century-in-100th-test-3640919

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has termed Najam Sethi's appointment as 'political victimisation and vendetta'. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/didnt-allow-me-to-take-my-stuff-from-pcb-office-ramiz-raja-launches-scathing-attack-at-najam-sethi-3640220

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Live: On Day 1, Cameron Green took a career-best 5-27 as Australia ripped through South Africa's fragile batting source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-day-2-live-score-updates-3639900

Veteran Indian pacer Sandeep Sharma, who had a base price of INR 50 lakh, didn't manage to fetch a single bid from any of the 10 franchises in the IPL auction 2023. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-shocked-and-disappointed-veteran-indian-pacer-on-going-unsold-in-ipl-auction-3640473

KL Rahul only scored 57 runs in 4 innings across 2 Tests against Bangladesh. Calls for him to be dropped from India's Test team are intensifying. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/that-is-not-acceptable-dinesh-karthik-doesnt-mince-words-as-pressure-piles-on-kl-rahul-3637511

Skipper KL Rahul's never looked assured in the middle and was dismissed on the front foot in the two innings. His place in the first Test against Australia in February looks far from certain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-rahuls-approach-sane-selection-calls-are-need-of-the-hour-3637409

PAK vs NZ, 1stTest, Day 1 Live: Pakistan have lost wicket against New Zealand after Ajaz Patel dismissed Abdullah Shafique in the first Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-1-live-score-updates-3638229

Ravichandran Ashwin turned match-winner for India in the 2nd Test of the series against Bangladesh on Sunday. After the match, Ashwin shut down a troll on Twitter with an epic response. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-thought-i-blocked-you-fans-attempt-to-troll-r-ashwin-brutally-backfires-3637889

The Indian team management's decision to send Axar Patel ahead of Virat Kohli in 2nd innings of 2nd Test against Bangladesh left some former cricketers unimpressed. Cheteshwar Pujara, however, wasn't... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-axar-patel-came-ahead-of-virat-kohli-in-2nd-innings-cheteshwar-pujara-explains-3637692

AUS vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Australia face South Africa in the second Test of the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-day-1-live-score-updates-3637229

IND vs BAN: Chasing 145, Team India was on the verge of losing the game after Mehidy Hasan Miraz got a five-wicket haul and dismantled India's batting lineup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fans-former-cricketers-laud-team-india-after-thrilling-win-over-bangladesh-in-2nd-test-3636722

With the win, India boosted their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final, which will be played next year source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-world-test-championship-points-table-india-retain-second-spot-after-series-win-over-bangladesh-3636666

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that the star player can become the biggest superstar in cricket in coming years source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/can-become-biggest-superstar-irfan-pathan-backs-this-expensive-ipl-auction-buy-to-be-huge-hit-its-not-sam-curran-3636523

Chennai Super Kings on Friday bagged Ben Stokes for a whopping amount of Rs 16.25 crore, a mark that made the all-rounder the joint third-costliest player in the history of IPL auctions source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ooo-ben-stokes-deepak-chahars-hilarious-instagram-story-as-csk-buy-england-all-rounder-for-rs-16-25-crore-3634910

India vs Bangladesh: Virat Kohli dropped multiple catches at slip during Bangladesh's second innings against India in the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/twitter-reacts-as-virat-kohli-drops-multiple-catches-on-day-3-of-2nd-test-vs-bangladesh-3635517

The Board said the decision to add the three bowlers was made following a meeting of the interim selection committee, which was chaired by Shahid Afridi. Captain Babar Azam joined the meeting. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shahid-afridi-led-selection-committee-adds-3-bowlers-in-pakistan-squad-for-nz-series-3636170

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris feels Ben Stokes will replace MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings' skipper ahead of the IPL 2023 season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-will-be-captain-kiwi-legend-makes-bold-prediction-on-ms-dhonis-future-at-csk-3634019

The incident happened after the fifth ball of the sixth over of Bangladesh's second innings, following which the umpires called for stumps source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapde-bhi-utaar-de-virat-kohlis-hilarious-gesture-after-bangladesh-batters-waste-time-watch-3634510

Iyer, who scored 87 off 105 balls to take India out of trouble in the second Test against Bangladesh, was targeted for a brief period with short balls by the home side bowlers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/turned-a-deaf-ear-on-outside-talk-shryeas-iyer-on-short-ball-issues-3633268

IPL Auction 2023: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was Kolkata Knight Riders' costliest buy at a sum of Rs 1.5 crore. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kolkata-knight-riders-full-squad-complete-list-of-kkr-players-after-ipl-auction-2023-3634012

Virat Kohli was not happy with Rishabh Pant after the young wicketkeeper-batter turned down a single on the final delivery before lunch source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-gives-rishabh-pant-a-glare-after-youngster-denies-single-vs-bangladesh-on-day-2-watch-3632182

Following the conclusion of the series, the Australia women's cricket team paid a tribute to the "special tour to India" source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-women-cricketers-pay-tribute-to-special-tour-to-india-watch-3631811

IPL 2023 Auction Live Updates: The mini-auction for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place in Kochi later on Friday, December 23 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2023-auction-live-updates-3631478

Kuldeep was the player of the match in India's 188-run win against Bangladesh in the first Test with the left-arm wrist spinner returning with a match haul of eight wickets, besides scoring a useful... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-happened-to-me-also-india-star-on-kuldeep-yadavs-surprise-exclusion-from-2nd-test-3629865

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Match, Day 2 Live: India resumed play on Day 2 at 19/0 with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul standing unbeaten at the crease source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-day-2-live-score-updates-3630384

The auction will see some of the biggest all-rounders in world cricket go under the hammer and teams will be vying to get them into their rosters. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-auction-2023-all-rounders-stokes-shakib-curran-on-wishlist-of-every-team-3630953

Team India took a rather shocking decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI for the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/its-tough-being-kuldeep-yadav-twitter-sympathises-with-india-star-as-he-gets-snubbed-for-2nd-test-3628196

England fast bowler Tymal Mills revealed Wednesday he had withdrawn from playing in the T20 Big Bash League because of a stroke suffered by his two-year-old daughter just before a flight to Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tymal-mills-pulls-out-of-big-bash-league-as-his-two-year-old-daughter-suffers-stroke-3628060

Several media reports also claimed that Ramiz Raja, who became the PCB chairman in September 2021, has either been sacked or will be sacked soon source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ramiz-raja-set-to-be-removed-as-pakistan-cricket-board-chairman-report-3627685

The changes come after Pakistan suffered a first-ever 3-0 home Test whitewash at the hands of England in a series that ended on Tuesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-recall-pacer-hasan-ali-for-new-zealand-tests-3627620

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya could become India's next captain in ODIs and T20Is, according to news agency ANI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-could-get-nod-for-indias-white-ball-captaincy-report-3627544

Some of the world's top cricketers will be among 405 players to go under the hammer at an auction on Friday for next year's money-spinning Indian Premier League. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-cameron-green-nicholas-pooran-up-for-grabs-at-ipl-2023-auction-3625693

Stand-in skipper KL Rahul would be eager to overcome his lean patch as India are expected go for the kill in the second Test against Bangladesh, beginning InMirpur on Thursday, to strengthen their... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-ban-2nd-test-india-to-go-for-kill-against-bangladesh-as-world-test-championship-battle-heats-up-3625393

Kaneria further stated that the management should do a "revamp" and call the U-19 players to feature in such series because even if they lose then it won't be disappointing. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aap-apni-c-teams-hi-lekar-aayiyega-ex-pakistan-spinner-slams-babar-azam-led-side-after-whitewash-against-england-3625264

Jemimah Rodrigues was dropped for the fifth and final T20I vs Australia while Harleen Deol was given an opportunity to bat at number three. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-reveals-why-jemimah-rodrigues-was-dropped-for-5th-t20i-vs-australia-3625086

A fan asked Ishan Kishan to sign at the back of his phone. As Kishan was about to sign, he realised that there was an autograph of MS Dhoni on the back of that phone. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fan-asks-ishan-kishan-to-sign-above-ms-dhonis-autograph-star-batter-gave-this-reply-3624879

Rehan, at the age of 18 years and 128 days, became England's youngest Test player and then the youngest in the world to take a 5-wicket haul on his debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/forever-grateful-to-my-mum-rehan-ahmed-shares-emotional-post-on-maiden-test-fifer-against-pakistan-3622786

The Indian duo of Sriram and Shrinivas, currently serving as the Bangladesh T20 coach and performance analyst respectively, worked with the pacer to identify his mistakes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indian-duo-helped-rahman-got-his-fizz-back-donald-3620062

This was England's first Test tour of Pakistan since 2005, having refused to tour the South Asian country in the years since because of security concerns. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-create-test-history-become-first-team-to-complete-3-0-sweep-in-pakistan-3622030

Bangladesh has got Nasum in the team, who may make his Test debut, in an effort to even the score. Nasum has exhibited excellent performance for the Bangladesh team in the white-ball format,... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-include-spinner-nasum-ahmed-in-15-member-squad-for-second-india-test-3621757

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test Day 4 Live: England need just 55 runs to inflict a first-ever whitewash on Pakistan on their home soil. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-england-3rd-test-day-4-live-score-updates-3621199

With the likes of Ben Stokes, Adam Zampa and Mayank Agarwal ready to be snatched by teams, a lot of paddles are expected to be raised for these star players. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/every-ipl-team-needs-somebody-like-rashid-khan-ex-india-star-on-mumbai-indians-likely-auction-targets-3621624

Ahmed, who at 18 years 126 days old on Saturday became the youngest ever to play a Test for England, grabbed 5-48 to bundle Pakistan out for 216, giving his team a target of 167 runs source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/teenager-rehan-ahmed-demolishes-pakistan-as-england-poised-for-3-0-cleansweep-3620548

It is likely that decision is also made on split coaching. Rahul Dravid could stay as coach in Tests and ODIs and someone else could step in to be the T20I coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-apex-council-meeting-to-be-held-on-wednesday-central-contracts-selection-committee-on-agenda-sources-3620158

Reports say that Babar Azam, on Sunday, didn't come out to lead the team for one hour and remained in the dressing room to protest the behaviour of the security personnel. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/intrusive-security-measures-irk-pakistan-skipper-babar-azam-reports-3619543

The Boxing Day contest at the MCG will be the first Test match at Shane Warne's home ground, which saw him claim his 700th Test wicket in his final appearance at the venue during the 2006 Ashes, since... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shane-warne-to-be-honoured-during-australia-vs-south-africa-boxing-day-test-3619072

PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Pakistan will begin the Day 3 of the ongoing third Test against England at 21/0 as the hosts are trailing by 29 runs source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-england-3rd-test-day-3-live-score-updates-3617995

The Indian cricket team, which is currently in Bangladesh for a two-match Test series, enjoyed a special screening of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-enjoys-special-screening-of-fifa-world-cup-final-in-bangladesh-see-pics-3618676

India stand-in captain KL Rahul admitted that his team was made to really work hard by Bangladesh to register a comprehensive 188-run win in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/were-made-to-work-hard-for-this-win-says-rahul-3616838

Sachin Tendulkar failed to acknowledge the crowd in real time in the flight and he later revealed the reason, thanking them for their love source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-fans-chant-sachin-sachin-as-he-boards-flight-cricket-legend-reacts-3616895

On Day 1 of the third Test between Pakistan and England, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja was asked to share his views on ICC's decision to give the Rawalpindi pitch a demerit point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/iss-narrative-se-bahar-niklo-ramiz-raja-fumes-at-reporter-over-question-on-rawalpindi-pitch-rating-watch-3616861

PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: England will resume their innings at the score of 7 for 1 with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope at the crease. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-england-3rd-test-day-2-live-score-updates-3616737

The incident took place in the 47th over of the Bangladesh innings when Najmul Hossain Shanto edged Umesh Yadav's delivery to first slip source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pants-sharp-reflexes-save-virat-kohlis-blushes-in-brilliant-relay-catch-watch-3615172

India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who had a face-off with Litton Das in the first innings, tried something similar against Najmul Hossain Shanto after the latter had completed his fifty source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-siraj-sledges-najmul-hossain-shanto-bangladesh-batters-reaction-in-pure-gold-watch-3615046

Veteran India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik doesn't feel that the India star is keen on playing in IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/he-realises-that-ipl-is-not-his-cup-of-tea-dinesh-karthik-on-india-star-3614932

Australia's innings got off to the worst possible start as Kagiso Rabada dismissed David Warner on the very first ball, thanks to Khaya Zondo's excellent catch at short leg. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/david-warner-out-for-golden-duck-as-khaya-zondo-takes-a-stunner-watch-3614813

Sydney Thunder entered the cricket record books in the most unwanted fashion on Friday after being bowled out for just 15 in their Big Bash League game against Adelaide Strikers -- the lowest T20... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/do-not-scratch-your-eyes-twitter-amazed-as-sydney-thunder-bowled-out-for-15-runs-in-big-bash-league-match-3614739

PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Having already conceded the series, after defeats in the first two games, Pakistan now look to salvage some pride when they take on England in the third and... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-england-3rd-test-day-1-live-score-updates-3614580

While reacting to what transpired between the two, Mohammed Siraj revealed what he said to Litton Das before the delivery which claimed the latter's wicket source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-format-nahi-hai-mohammed-siraj-opens-up-on-his-face-off-with-litton-das-in-1st-india-bangladesh-test-3612507

According to a report, Rohit Sharma will recover in time before the second Test match and will fly to Bangladesh for the match source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-likely-to-return-for-second-test-against-bangladesh-report-3612223

Azhar Ali has so far scored 7097 runs from 96 Tests at an average of 42.49. He has 19 centuries and 35 fifties to his credit source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/azhar-ali-to-retire-from-test-cricket-after-england-series-3611983

Suryakumar Yadav's reaction came on Sachin Tendulkar's romantic video with wife Anjali on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/from-non-strikers-end-suryakumar-yadavs-reaction-on-sachin-tendulkars-romantic-gesture-for-wife-anjali-is-pure-gold-3611889

Former South Africa cricketer Allan Donald has issued an apology to Rahul Dravid for sledging the ex-India batter during a tri-nation series match in 1997. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-allan-donald-apologises-to-rahul-dravid-for-silly-behaviour-india-great-reacts-3611516

Rishabh Pant had scored a blazing 46 off 45 balls in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/definitely-he-is-overweight-former-pakistan-captain-on-rishabh-pants-fitness-3611370

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match, Day 3 Live Updates: Bangladesh trail India by 271 runs going into the third day source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-match-ind-vs-ban-day-3-live-score-updates-3610445

India reduced Bangladesh to 133 for eight at stumps after posting 404 in their first innings on day two, taking control of the first Test in Chattogram on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ind-vs-ban-1st-test-day-2-kuldeep-yadav-takes-4-bangladesh-133-8-at-stumps-3609384

On the second ball of the 112th over, Ravichandran Ashwin edged Taijul Islam's delivery. The ball ran towards the third man fence and this gave the Indian duo of Ashwin and Kuldeep to steal a couple.... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-india-awarded-5-penalty-runs-as-a-result-of-rare-on-filed-incident-vs-bangladesh-in-1st-test-3608933

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar hails from Afghanistan, the country that has already given the world of cricket players like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb ur Rahman, etc. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/meet-15-year-old-allah-mohammad-ghazanfar-youngest-player-in-ipl-2023-auction-3608703

Australia will face one of cricket's most hostile pace attacks when they play South Africa at Test level from Saturday for the first time since the infamous "Sandpaper-gate" series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aus-vs-sa-test-series-australia-brace-for-south-african-pace-in-first-match-3608292

Southee, who has 346 internationals to his name and has led the T20 side on 22 occasions, will become New Zealand's 31st Test captain when he leads the team on this month's Test tour to Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kane-williamson-to-step-down-as-new-zealand-test-captain-tim-southee-named-his-successor-3607988

Harmanpreet said her side had fancied their chances to chase down 173 but the too many dot balls the hosts batters played meant that they were restricted to 151 for 7 in the end. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-had-lot-of-dot-balls-could-not-rotate-strike-harmanpreet-3607636

Arjun Tendulkar, who shifted base to Goa from Mumbai to get more opportunities, scored his maiden first-class century on Day 2 of the match against Rajasthan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/arjun-tendulkar-slams-century-on-ranji-trophy-debut-replicates-fathers-feat-3606068

In a recent interview, PCB chief Ramiz Raja has targetted the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not being proactive enough to solve the issues between the two boards. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-produces-entire-icc-wealth-and-so-ramiz-raja-pakistan-board-chief-on-world-cricket-body-3605801

Virat Kohli recently named a place which he thought served the best Chinese food, something which he has not tasted ever again source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/that-manchow-soup-fried-rice-virat-kohli-remembers-chinese-van-serving-best-food-3605343

Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq attracted criticism for saying that the team will try to get a consolation win in the third Test beginning December 17. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-sort-of-a-coach-is-saqlain-mushtaq-ex-pak-cricketer-lays-into-head-coach-3603493

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Match: India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul won the toss and opted to bat first vs Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series, starting Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-match-ind-vs-ban-day-1-live-score-updates-3603066

Pakistan suffered another injury blow when fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out on Tuesday of the third and final Test against England in Karachi this week source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-pace-bowler-naseem-shah-out-of-third-england-test-3604356

India opener Smriti Mandhana has reached a career-best 741 points as she continues to maintain her third position in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings for batters released on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smriti-mandhana-touches-career-best-ranking-points-holds-third-place-in-icc-rankings-3602697

India vs Bangladesh: India skipper Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the 1st Test due to a thumb injury and it is KL Rahul who will be leading the side in his absence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-telecast-live-streaming-3602275

The ICC on Tuesday rated as "below average" the pitch used for the first Test between England and Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for not offering any help to the bowlers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-england-test-series-icc-rates-rawalpindi-track-below-average-3602240