Prithvi Shaw suspended until November 15 for doping violation
Shaw had ‘inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups,’ a BCCI release said
‘There will be more on the line’ – captains welcome World Test Championship
We have longed to have something to play for that gives proper context to Test cricket, says Faf du Plessis of the competition
India won’t ‘jump the gun’ with Ajinkya Rahane, says Virat Kohli
Rahane’s lean patch over the last two years could happen to anyone, says Indian captain as he backs his deputy
‘Will be very happy if Shastri continues as coach’ – Kohli
A new CAC comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shanta Rangaswamy is expected to announce the next coach by mid-August
Virat Kohli on reports of rifts with Rohit Sharma: ‘Baffling, ridiculous, disrespectful’
Coach Ravi Shastri, too, quashed reports of “divisions” in the dressing room
FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship
Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
‘If you are a great talent, you need time’ – Shreyas Iyer
The 24-year old batsman says it was ‘difficult’ to miss out on World Cup selection, but is confident he ‘will play for sure in the future’
Wriddhiman Saha’s fifty, Shahbaz Nadeem’s ten-for headline India A’s win
The left-arm spinner’s fifth such haul skittled West Indies A in both innings, while Saha made his case for Test selection in his first-class comeback
‘I had been practising for the role’ – Rishabh Pant on batting at No.4
The wicketkeeper-batsman said he was not going to let the weight of being MS Dhoni’s successor be a burden, and would continue to be himself
Byju’s to be India’s sponsor from September 2019
The learning app takes over from mobile phones manufacturer Oppo and their contract will run through to March 2022
Dhoni to spend two weeks working for the Indian Army
The former India captain will join the 106 Territorial Army Battalion (Para) and stay with them from July 31 to August 15
Kohli ‘excited’ about World Test Championship; praises youngsters in ODI, T20I squads
The India captain also speaks about how better fitness levels have helped his bowlers perform better in Test cricket
BCCI approves Indian Cricketers’ Association
Players’ body to comprise only ex-cricketers – both men and women
Disappointing not to get picked for India – Shubman Gill
The 19-year old said he “expected to be selected for at least one of the squads” for the Caribbean tour
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer smash fifties as India A wrap up 4-1 victory
West Indies A were bowled out for 236 despite half-centuries from Sunil Ambris and Sherfane Rutherford
No bias or favouritism in Rayudu’s WC exclusion – Prasad
India’s chief selector also explains that Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal were picked as World Cup replacements on team management’s requests
Dhoni opts out of West Indies tour, Hardik rested, Bumrah only for Tests
The uncapped pair of Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar have found places in the white-ball squads
West Indies A overcome Axar scare to sneak narrow win
Axar Patel struck an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls to follow an economical spell, but India A fell short of the target by six runs
Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
The trio were inducted in a ceremony in London on Thursday
CoA empowers selection panel, BCCI secretary no longer the convener
The directive is in line with the new BCCI constitution, which seeks to separate the governance and management functions of the board
Ranji Trophy knockouts to have ‘limited DRS’
The restricted version of the DRS, however, will not comprise Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge, the two key elements of the system used in international cricket
Manish Pandey, Shubman Gill, Krunal Pandya star as India A wrap up series
After Pandey’s hundred and Gill’s fifty carried India A to 295 for 6, Krunal tore up West Indies A’s chase with 5 for 25
Will MS Dhoni tour the West Indies? Selectors to meet on July 19
The BCCI, meanwhile, has invited applications for the entire roster of support staff, with the tenures of Shastri, Bangar, Arun and Sridhar about to end
Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders
Under the duo, KKR made three straight playoffs from 2016 to 2018
‘Needed a solid batsman out there in middle order’ – Shastri
India coach says if there was enough time, they could have tried Mayank Agarwal as an opener with KL Rahul dropping back to the middle order
Iyer, Khaleel overwhelm West Indies A in tour opener
Shreyas Iyer’s enterprising 77 anchored India A’s 190 before Khaleel Ahmed’s three-for helped seal a 65-run win
Dhoni should have come in to bat earlier – Gavaskar
The former India captain said there had been a lot of “baffling” decisions by the team management, including how Rayudu and Rahane had been handled.
Virat Kohli ‘heartbroken’ after batting failure wrecks India’s World Cup campaign
India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there’s no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack
‘Forty-five minutes of bad cricket’ knocked us out – Kohli
The India captain said the ‘skill level’ of New Zealand’s bowlers ‘made life very difficult for the batsmen’
New Zealand in final despite thrilling Jadeja-Dhoni counter-attack
Matt Henry and Trent Boult reduced India to 5 for 3 in their chase of 240, but they fought back remarkably only to fall narrowly short
Live Report – India v New Zealand
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Virat Kohli embraces playing second fiddle in a World Cup of learnings
It’s been a new role in the middle overs, says Indian captain, and a challenge that he has enjoyed
Uphill task for New Zealand to take down favourites India
India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final
BCCI asks ICC to ensure no repeat of airplane political messages
Banners carrying political messages flew over Headingley during two round-robin matches of the World Cup
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Move aside Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the true Universe Boss
Rohit Sharma’s fifth ton in this World Cup has put him on another level – and he has helped KL Rahul click, too
Rohit, Rahul smash centuries; India jump to top of points table
Angelo Mathews’ third ODI hundred against India came in defeat, while Lasith Malinga ended his World Cup career conceding 82 runs
Live Report – India v Sri Lanka
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Last chance for India’s middle order to get it right ahead of the knockouts
Sri Lanka have had their moments in this World Cup. Can they sign-off on a high?
Decks cleared for Rahul Dravid to head cricket operations at NCA
Former India captain will continue to be the chief coach of the men’s Under-19 and ‘A’ teams
Harmanpreet, Blackwell set to return to Lancashire Thunder
India’s T20I captain is the first overseas signing for the franchise for 2019, while Alex Blackwell will take up the role of head coach once again
Injured Prithvi Shaw to miss India A one-dayers in Caribbean
Opener currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA; still in the fray for the three four-day games later in the month
Rayudu announces retirement after World Cup snub
Batsman thanks IPL franchises and India captains he has played under in an email to the BCCI
Rohit Sharma ton, Jasprit Bumrah four-for help India knock out Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin ensured that Bangladesh kept fighting, but too many of their batsmen failed to build on starts in a chase of 315
Smriti Mandhana returns to Western Storm for KSL 2019
Star batsman to team up with India team-mate Deepti Sharma at the franchise she starred for last season
Live Report – Bangladesh v India
All the live updates and analyses from the Bangladesh v India game
Ranji Trophy set to finish in March; Mushtaq Ali T20s gets pre-IPL auction window
Women’s T20 Challenger gets extra matches with the T20 World Cup slated for February-March in Australia
‘Surprised that Dhoni question continues to come up’ – Sanjay Bangar
His innings against England was polarising, but India’s assistant coach is quite pleased with Dhoni’s batting efforts through the World Cup
Can Bangladesh exploit India’s weaknesses and stay alive?
Mahmudullah has recovered from the calf injury he picked up against Afghanistan, and is expected to play on Tuesday
Vijay Shankar out of World Cup with toe injury
Mayank Agarwal to join the India squad later this week
How England’s win affects Bangladesh and Pakistan
India and New Zealand are through for all practical purposes, along with Australia. One spot remains to be taken
India’s start and finish raise questions of gameplan
Setting a steady platform has been a successful model for India in one-day cricket, but they were so shackled by England’s new-ball bowling that it left them way behind the rate
Kohli questions 59-metre boundary as England batsmen punish India’s spinners
India captain calls Edgbaston dimensions ‘bizarre’ and ‘crazy’
Jonny Bairstow puts ‘difficult week’ behind him in match-winning performance
Bairstow follows Michael Vaughan spat with century as England defeat India
Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help end India’s unbeaten run
Rohit Sharma’s century in vain as India’s middle order falters in a chase of 338
Live Report – India v England
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What does KL Rahul need to do to take the next step?
KL Rahul has made a start every time he has opened at the World Cup, but he is yet to make an impact. Is it a case of mind over matter?
England face India’s might as campaign nears point of no return
India likely to stick with their XI from the West Indies game, but Eoin Morgan hints at bringing back Jason Roy for crunch clash
Deepti Sharma signs up with Western Storm for maiden KSL stint
The 21-year-old allrounder will be available for the entire duration of the fourth edition of the tournament
‘Dhoni’s experience has come good eight out of ten times’ – Kohli
India captain refuses to believe Dhoni’s slow pace of batting in the middle overs is a matter of concern
Shami-Bumrah, Kohli put India one step closer to semi-finals
West Indies crash out of the race for the final four after going down by 125 runs
Live Report – India v West Indies
Catch all the updates, chatter and analyses from the India v West Indies game
India’s shaky middle order in focus against teetering West Indies
West Indies will be without the injured Andre Russell in their must-win game against the new No.1 ODI side
Manpreet Gony retires from Indian cricket, signs up for Global T20 Canada
The 35-year-old medium-pacer finishes up after 12 years of cricket in the Indian domestic circuit
Shami reveals Dhoni’s advice before World Cup hat-trick ball
The India quick bowler on how MS Dhoni motivated him before the hat-trick ball against Afghanistan
Bumrah again proves the jewel in Kohli’s crown
At various stages it appeared the World Cup was set for a massive upset, but once again India showed why they have the best bowling attack at the tournament
‘We had doubts at the halfway stage’ – Kohli
India were worried they didn’t have enough runs on the board against Afghanistan but their bowling line-up bailed them out
Bumrah’s magic and Shami’s hat-trick save India
Mohammad Nabi fought hard with a half-century, taking the chase right down to the wire, but he couldn’t make it happen in the end for Afghanistan
Live Report – India v Afghanistan
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Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman found to be in conflict of interest
BCCI’s ethics officer says they cannot be commentators and also in administration, gives them two weeks to pick one
India’s chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles
Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?
Toronto Nationals sign up Yuvraj Singh for Global T20 Canada
Other big-name signings for the 2019 season include Kane Williamson, Chris Lynn, Shoaib Malik, Faf du Plessis and Shakib Al Hasan
Vijay Shankar hit by Jasprit Bumrah yorker, team says he’s fit
The blow to the foot occurred on Wednesday, and the allrounder only trained sparingly on Thursday
BCCI hands Rasikh Salam two-year ban for age fraud
The Jammu & Kashmir pacer has been replaced by Prabhat Maurya in the India U19 squad
Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement
The hairline fracture the India opener suffered on his left thumb while batting against Australia hasn’t healed as well as expected
Samiuddin: Pakistan need to first figure out what their best XI actually is
Beaten Pakistan have made six changes over three games after their opening match
Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav put India 7-0 ahead
On its biggest stage, cricket’s most fraught rivalry once again failed to live up to its billing as a meek Pakistan were thoroughly outclassed
Bhuvneshwar out for two-three matches with hamstring injury
The new-ball bowler pulled up after delivering the fourth ball of his third over, and went off the field immediately
Live Report – India v Pakistan
ESPNcricinfo’s live updates and analysis on India v Pakistan
Niroshan Dickwella ton helps Sri Lanka A pull level
The opener struck a 93-ball 111 and was part of a first-wicket partnership of 165 as his side overcame India A’s 260-run target
Weather looms large over World Cup’s most anticipated clash
India will want to treat it like any other match, because viewing it through the prism of history might just play into Pakistan’s hands
India v Pakistan: will rain affect the World Cup’s biggest rivalry?
Light showers are forecast for Sunday in Manchester, but the indications are that we will have a proper contest
Dhawan really wants to play – Kohli
The left hander is expected to miss at least India’s next two matches and his ability to field will also be a factor in his recovery
India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout
The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anmolpreet Singh sparkle in rain-hit game
The (no) result means India A now have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
Live Report – India v New Zealand
All the live action, analyses and chatter from the India v New Zealand game
Florida to kick off India’s full West Indies tour on August 3
The tour includes two Tests that are part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship
The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham
If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan
The selectors have worked out that KL Rahul can perform Dhawan’s role should he fail to recover, which is the rationale behind choosing Pant, a middle-order batsman, as cover
Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India – Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson also praised West Indies’ short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing there
Jemimah Rodrigues to beef up Indian presence at KSL
ESPNcricinfo understands the 18-year old will leave for the UK towards the end of July and will be available for the whole tournament
Hairline fracture puts cloud over Shikhar Dhawan’s World Cup
No replacement named, BCCI says the opening batsman will stay with the team and be under observation for the time being
‘I would have loved to average 40 in Tests’ – Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh talks about his relationship with his father, his favourite captains, and about how he spurned the offer of a farewell match
‘I have decided to move on’ – Yuvraj Singh announces international, IPL retirement
Allrounder, who last played for India in June 2017, has decided to hang up his boots after a glittering career
Virat Kohli tells India fans not to boo Steven Smith
India captain makes intervention from the middle after “Cheater!” chants directed at Steven Smith
‘Not getting wickets early on was key’ – Aaron Finch
Australia captain praises Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma for “swallowing their pride” against new ball
Dhawan 117 and Bhuvneshwar’s three-for secure India’s victory
Australia’s bowlers conceded their highest total in World Cup cricket and their batsmen were unable to bail them out
MS Dhoni sheathes dagger, complies with ICC’s glove regulations
The former India captain wore a new pair of green mitts against Australia, without the emblem that was embossed on his previous pair
Live Report – Australia v India
Catch all the action and analyses from the Australia v India match
Aaron Finch strikes positive note as Australia greet familiar opponents
They’ve already met in eight ODIs this year, and Australia’s captain says coming back from 2-0 down to win a series in India ‘was really important for the confidence of the side’
