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Howzat idea? 8-member panel led by ICC chief explores two-tier structure in Test cricket

Proposed Test cricket format would have two divisions of six teams each, as against nine teams in current one. Commentators are divided over the issue.

ICC just tweaked rules for men’s cricket. Stop clock rule in Test, new DRS protocols now in place

While some of the new rules are already in effect for the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, those relating to white-ball cricket will take effect 2 July.

25-yr-old Shubhman Gill appointed India Test captain, Rishab Pant to be his deputy

Ahead of England tour, the Indian squad get new entrants—B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, while celebrated pacer Mohammed Shami was excluded on fitness grounds.

Rank turners take away the fairness of Test cricket, make ordinary spinners extraordinary

The reliance on rank turners almost led to a defeat against Australia in 2023 and a 3-0 Test series loss against New Zealand this year.

From Vinoo Mankad to Kapil Dev, India had it all — what’s behind the dry spell of all-rounders now

The problem was highlighted in ODI World Cup when Hardik Pandya limped off with ankle injury in match against Bangladesh. This also hurts India most when team plays Test matches overseas.

India to tour Bangladesh in December, for 2 tests, 3 ODIs

The team will kick off the month-long trip with the three ODIs, which will all be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

Warne didn’t fail on subcontinent pitches. He just ran into legendary Indian batters

In the famous 2001 Kolkata Test, even the great Glenn Mcgrath and the brilliant Jason Gillespie could not make an impact on Laxman and Dravid.

Kohli has made no official request for break from ODI series in South Africa: BCCI official

After vice-captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to hamstring injury, reports had emerged that India's Test skipper Virat Kohli will take a break to spend some time with his family.

Final Test cancelled after India ‘unable to field team’ against England, says ECB

In a revised statement issued by ECB, it omitted the term 'forfeit' and stated that 'India is unable to field a team' due to fear of spike in Covid cases inside the camp.

ICC approves substitutions for players during Test matches if Covid-19 symptoms show

The Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee said regulation for Covid-19 replacements will not be applicable in ODIs and T20Is.The Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee said regulation for Covid-19 replacements will not be applicable in ODIs and T20Is.

On Camera

Dharali floods a wake-up call for IMD, NDMA to buck up—the Himalayan region is vulnerable

If extremely heavy rainfall can cause such damage without a rare event like a cloudburst, it should leave the system working toward India’s disaster preparedness thinking.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.