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Steve Smith scores 36th Test century, matches Dravid and Root's feat
Galle, Feb 7: Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith registered his 36th Test century on day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.
Root's poor ODI run continues, falls to Jadeja on return to format after 2023 WC
Nagpur, February 6: England batter Joe Root's return to ODIs was a dissappointing one as he continued his poor run against spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday.
1st ODI: Kohli out with knee injury as England elect to bat first
Nagpur, Feb 6: Virat Kohli missed out because of a right knee injury as England won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening ODI of the three-match series against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on Thursday.
Joe Root returns to 50-over format as England announce Playing XI for 1st ODI against India
Nagpur, February 5: The England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced their playing eleven for the upcoming first ODI match of the series against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
1st ODI: Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood named in England playing XI
Nagpur, Feb 5: Former England captain Joe Root is set to make his long-awaited return to England's ODI XI for the first time since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, as the visitors named their playing XI for the series opener against India, scheduled to commence on Thursday at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith likely to miss first two ODIs against India
New Delhi, Feb 4: England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India due to calf issues but is expected to fit for the Champions Trophy.
Root feels three ODIs against India useful opportunity for England to be in good place before CT 2025
New Delhi, February 4: England batter Joe Root sees the three ODIs against India, leading into the Champions Trophy a "really useful" opportunity to be together as a group and get into a good place before the tournament begins in Pakistan on February 19.
SA20 playoffs line-up confirmed as season 3 heads to action-packed final week
Mumbai, February 3: SA20 is heading into the business end of the competition with the start of the Playoffs on Tuesday, bringing in an action-packed week where destiny will be decided, as per a press release.
A look at England's struggles against spin, statistically, ahead of 4th T20I against India
Pune, January 30: As England prepares for the fourth T20I of the five-match series against India at Pune with an aim to level the series, an extremely key task in their hands will be to prepare for deadly spin trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel.
Ashwin backs Joe Root playing next T20 World Cup in India
New Delhi, January 28: Amid England's struggles against spin at the ongoing five-match T20I series against India, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed their star batter Joe Root to play the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
SA20: Paarl Royals maintain perfect home record, Durban's Super Giants eliminated
Paarl, Jan 28: Paarl Royals have completed a historic five-game 100 per cent home record at Boland Park. It is the first time any team has gone unbeaten at home throughout the league phase of the competition.
Joe Root steers Paarl Royals into SA20 season 3 playoffs
Paarl, January 25: England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the SA20 playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park on Saturday.
SA20 Season 3: With all-round show, Joe Root steers Paarl Royals into playoffs
Paarl: , Jan 25 (IANS) England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the SA20 playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park here on Saturday. Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals. The Royals top the standings with 24 points.
Bumrah, Jaiswal, Jadeja named in ICC Test Team of the Year
Dubai, Jan 24: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have been named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024.
Jaiswal, Jadeja, Bumrah among stars in ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024
New Delhi, January 24: Indian stars Yashavi Jaiswal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were featured in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, which was unveiled on Friday.
Paarl Royals take hold of top spot on season 3 table
Durban, January 24: Paarl Royals have cemented their position at the top of the SA20 Season 3 table with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Durban's Super Giants (DSG) at Kingsmead on
SA20: Paarl Royals remain on top with win over Durban's Super Giants
Durban, Jan 24: Paarl Royals have cemented their position at the top of the SA20 Season 3 table with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead.
SA20 2025: Joe Root's T20 masterclass spearhead Paarl Royals epic chase
Centurion, January 19: Joe Root delivered a T20 masterclass to lead the Paarl Royals to a thrilling eight-wicket victory over the Pretoria Capitals on Saturday.
SA20 2025: Western Cape teams shine on Super Saturday
Cape Town, January 19: SA20 delivered a batting bonanza on Super Saturday, with the two Western Cape teams, MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, completing fantastic run chases.
SA20: MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals win in fantastic run chases
Cape Town, Jan 19: SA20 delivered a batting bonanza with the two Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals completing fantastic run chases.
SA20: Hendricks, van der Dussen star in MI Cape Town's 33-run win over Paarl Royals
Cape Town, Jan 14: MI Cape Town returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first installment of the SA20 Cape derby at Newlands.
SA20 Season 3: Pretorius' Royal show helps Paarl open campaign with win
Paarl, Jan 11: Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future as the Sa20 Rising Star smashed 97 off 51 balls to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park here on Saturday. The 18-year-old, who is still awaiting his Matric results, was in imperious form and hammered 10 boundaries and six maximums as he shared a 132-run opening stand with former England captain Joe Root.
SA20: Pretorius helps Paarl Royals clinch massive nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Paarl, January 11: Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the SA20 rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.
David Miller feels Dinesh Karthik's experience will help the franchise in SA20 season 3
Cape Town, January 9: Paarl Royals captain David Miller heaped praise on veteran batter Dinesh Karthik and said that the wicketkeeper-batter's experience will help the franchise in the SA20 season 3.