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For Kohli, it will be about 'high-voltage cricket' but no 'unnecessary tension'
"We understand that we are contributing to a larger cause, and the quality of cricket has to stand out"
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Kohli: 'There is more respect between the two sides, you can see that'
"We are contributing to a larger cause, so the quality of the cricket has to stand out"
3:01
AUSTRALIA VS INDIA
DAY-NIGHT TEST
India name Shaw, Saha, Ashwin, Umesh in XI for first Test
Gill and Pant were left out of the day-night Test
Kohli: My 'personality' is a 'representation' of 'new India'
Greg Chappell had recently called Kohli the "most Australian non-Australian cricketer of all time"
Mute Me: Saha over Pant for the pink-ball Test?
Moody, Chopra and Dasgupta take turns muting each other (or not)
9:23
Star Sports Connected: 'Kohli perfect role model but captaincy work in progress'
VVS Laxman on Virat Kohli the leader
3:36
AUSTRALIA VS INDIA
1ST TEST, ADELAIDE
A reassuring Australia-India rivalry to dull memories of a chaotic year
Given the challenges 2020 has thrown at everyone, it is refreshing just to talk about cricket again
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Australia's next superstar? Get to know Cameron Green
A first-class batting of average of 55 and bowling average 21 - the Western Australia allrounder has the makings of an outstanding cricketer
Aus vs Ind, 2020 - Justin Langer - We're going to be really well planned for Virat Kohli
2:04
WTC - RACE TO THE FINAL
WTC equations: India need to target five wins, Australia on easier footing
The ask for both teams will depend on how NZ fare in their series against Pakistan too
NZ put pressure on India as race for Lord's heats up
If NZ sweep Pakistan, India will need at least four wins and three draws in eight Tests
Excited about possibility but focused on Pakistan - Latham
Plunket Shield at start of the season was "great for the guys to get into that mode of the longer form", says Latham
BANGLADESH HOME SERIES
2021-22 SEASON
West Indies to tour Bangladesh in January
Visitors will arrive in Dhaka on Jan 10; tour to feature three ODIs and two Tests
Rain leaves points shared after Turner onslaught
Hatcher, Maddinson turned things around in field before the Stars were left a tough six-over target
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Whatever happened to Craig Simmons, maker of the fastest BBL hundred?
The man who made a century in 39 balls in his first season looks back at that golden summer and after
NEW ZEALAND VS PAKISTAN
SQUAD UPDATES
What will Pakistan do without Babar Azam?
As Babar Azam's prowess has increased, so has his side's tendency to rely heavily on him
Southland's Duffy ready for 'another step up' as international debut looms
The right-arm seamer is line to become the first Southlander to debut for NZ since Jeff Wilson in 1993
Ferguson out for six weeks with stress fracture to his back
Coach Gary Stead hopeful the pacer would return to the side before the end of the season
TOP HEADLINES
PLANNING FOR SMITH
How should India bowl to Steven Smith?
Don't bother trying to get him out lbw, among other things
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Jason Gillespie: You have to be ruthless with your discipline to Smith
The former Australia fast bowler and coach on the importance of plugging away
2:33
HURRICANES VS STRIKERS
BBL 2020-21
Siddle five-for, Weatherald and Carey's half-centuries give Strikers easy win
The game also saw both sides using the X-Factor substitute for the first time in the tournament
Briggs and Botha first players subbed out under X-factor rule
Adelaide Strikers brought in Matt Short and Hobart Hurricanes opted for Mac Wright
T10 NEWS
Paul Farbrace set for T10 coaching role with Bangla Tigers
Andy Flower will take over from Stephen Fleming at Delhi Bulls, with Dwayne Bravo joining him
DREAM TEAM
AN ALL-STAR AUSTRALIA-INDIA CURRENT XI
Ashwin or Lyon? Hazlewood or Shami? Who makes it to our combined current Australia-India XI?
And who opens with David Warner? Our panelists put their heads together to pick a powerhouse combined XI from the two sides
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VITALITY BLAST 2021
SIGNING NEWS
Mohammad Nabi joins Northants for T20 Blast
Afghanistan allrounder signing a coup as club seeks to boost middle order
MUST WATCH
VIDEOS OF THE WEEK
Gavaskar: Rahul could play at MCG in Kohli, Rohit's absence
3:21
Throwback: When Kohli hit 133 in Hobart
A throwback to Kohli's breakthrough innings in Australia against Sri lanka
2:08
Runorder - Coded signals - Yes or No?
Gambhir, Dasgupta and the Runorder crew on England offering information to their captain from the dugout
7:45
Runorder: What's with all the fuss around the switch-hit?
Gautam Gambhir, Deep Dasgupta and the Runorder crew discuss if it should be banned
7:24
Lockie Ferguson: 'Speed means everything to me'
Lockie and his brother Mitch Ferguson on their plan to harness talent with their new app
3:32
SOUTH AFRICA VS SRI LANKA
Migael Pretorius called up to bolster South Africa pace attack
Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius have "not yet been medically cleared" to play
EDITOR'S PICKS
ROAD TO 2023 WORLD CUP
Zimbabwe to host ODI World Cup qualifiers in June-July 2023
ICC announces "new-look calendar" to make up for postponements caused by pandemic
WOMEN'S ODI WORLD CUP
Hosts New Zealand to kick off 2022 Women's ODI World Cup on March 4
Eight of the best teams will battle from March 4 to April 3 to decide the champion
AUSTRALIA VS INDIA
BUILD-UP TO 1ST TEST
Gavaskar: Rahul could play at MCG in Kohli, Rohit's absence
3:21
Gill as opener, Pant as keeper - Gavaskar, Border give their views on India's XI
The former players, after whom the trophy is named, feel Prithvi Shaw is playing 'too many' shots at the start
Gavaskar on increased concussion incidents: 'Front press' the reason for getting hit on helmet
Playing more "back and across" a safer way for batsmen to succeed on the bouncy pitches in Australia, says the former India captain
IPL NEWS
Tom Moody returns to Sunrisers, as director of cricket
Trevor Bayliss will continue to be the team's head coach in the IPL
INTERVIEW
JASON GILLESPIE
'If the batsman doesn't think they can score off the front foot, you're bowling too short'
Ahead of the India-Australia Test series, Jason Gillespie rates the fast bowlers on both sides and breaks down their key areas of focus
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NEW ZEALAND VS WEST INDIES
2ND TEST, WELLINGTON
Southee and Wagner wrap up dominant 2-0 win
Joshua da Silva's debut half-century gave WI a positive takeaway from a tough tour
If players can travel and quarantine, why can't umpires, asks Holder
"Even if it's a case where you get a home and an opposing umpire then that's fair"
LIFE IN BUBBLE WORLD
Holder 'looking to make use of every opportunity' as bubble life continues
Away from home since June,his next destinations are Australia and Bangladesh
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AUSTRALIA VS INDIA
TEST SERIES
How Mitchell Starc went from 'f*** you' to 'I can't hear you'
The Australian fast bowler tuned out the clamour to get clarity and lots of wickets
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Starc's boots made to have Lyon's victims walking
Starc's bowling will provide Lyon with ample rough stuff outside the right-handers' off stump
GALLE VS JAFFNA
LPL 2020, FINAL
Rejuvenated Gladiators look to find a way past Hasaranga
Stallions' legspinner has excelled with his googlies, taking 16 wickets at an economy of 5.27
SLC/LPL
'I bowled wicket-to-wicket and tried to bowl dots' - Hasaranga on his LPL success
The legspinner says he honed his googly during his time away from the national team
SCORCHERS VS STARS
BBL 2020-21
Fantasy Pick: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars
Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 9 of BBL 2020-21
Make Maxwell and Stoinis captain and vice-captain
Tom Moody picks his fantasy team for the game between Scorchers and Stars
6:43
INTERVIEW
Whatever happened to Craig Simmons, maker of the fastest BBL hundred?
The man who made a century in 39 balls in his first season looks back at that golden summer and after
INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
THE AGGRESSION GAME
Runorder: Have Australia-India contests become 'too nice'?
7:55
Gill: India have 'plenty of moves' for chin music
The batsman has emerged as a contender to open the batting with Mayank Agarwal
DAMBULLA VS JAFFNA
LPL 2020, 2ND SEMI-FINAL
Jaffna Stallions set up final clash with Galle Gladiators
Johnson Charles smashed 76 and Wanindu Hasaranga took 3 for 15 to see off Dambulla Viiking
'LPL vital for Sri Lanka cricket's future' - Shanaka
The allrounder has been a regular advocate of SL having it's own T20 league
COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA
DOLPHINS VS TITANS
SA domestic match called off after player tests positive as SL series looms
Six players in the match are part of the squad for the Sri Lanka Test series starting December 26
T20 WORLD CUP NEWS
Singapore promoted to global qualifier for 2022 T20 World Cup
Hong Kong will be demoted down to the regional qualifiers
THUNDER VS HEAT
BBL 2020-21
Daniel Sams' stunning all-round show carries Sydney Thunder to victory
His effort trumped a fine all-round performance from Jack Wildermuth for the Heat
Lynn, Lawrence investigated for Covid-19 protocol breach
Still permitted to play, they will need to prepare separately from the two teams
SRI LANKA TOUR OF SA
INJURY UPDATE
Injured Mathews likely to miss South Africa tour
The allrounder sustained a hamstring injury during the LPL semi-final on Sunday
AUSTRALIA A V INDIANS
TOUR MATCH
Australia's opening conundrum deepens as Burns fades
Warner and Pucovski will both miss the first Test
Vihari: The challenge with the pink ball is during twilight, under floodlights
He says Kohli and Pujara - who didn't play the pink-ball warm-up - have been practising in the nets
McDermott, Wildermuth tons as honours are shared
SIXERS VS RENEGADES
BBL 2020-21
Sixers hand Renegades biggest ever BBL defeat
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HURRICANES V STRIKERS
BBL 2020-21
Hurricanes' Short takes down Rashid, before top-order slide costs Strikers
A last-wicket stand of 61 between Worrall and Briggs made Hurricanes nervous
PAKISTAN IN NEW ZEALAND
Babar Azam ruled out of NZ T20Is
Pakistan captain is now a doubtful starter when their tour of New Zealand kicks off with the three T20Is on Dec 18
Misbah: We considered pulling out of New Zealand tour
He says Pakistan would not use the quarantine period as an excuse if they lost
Taylor dropped for Pakistan T20Is; Ferguson injured
Kane Williamson and Trent Boult return to the T20I side; Jacob Duffy earns maiden New Zealand call-up
COLOMBO VS GLADIATORS
1ST SEMI-FINAL, LPL 2020
Mathews calls for IPL-style playoff structure in LPL
Colombo captain disappointed to exit tournament after his side had topped the league phase
Dhananjaya Lakshan's all-round show puts Galle in final
Daniel Bell-Drummond's 70 in vain for Colombo Kings
ICC EVENTS UPDATES
2022 U-19 men's WC qualifying events to begin June 2021
Qualifiers for the 2023 Women's T20 WC will kick off in August next year
INDIAN DOMESTIC SEASON
Yuvraj in Punjab's 30-man probables' list for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Since he has played in overseas leagues, the BCCI has to clear his potential domestic return
ANANTHA NARAYANAN
STATS ANALYSIS
Has batting become easier in the second half of a Test in recent times?
You may think so, but the numbers indicate otherwise
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INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
1ST TEST, ADELAIDE
BCCI: Rohit 'clinically fit' but must work on endurance
Batsman given detailed training plan for his 14 days of quarantine in Sydney
RENEGADES VS SCORCHERS
BBL 2020-21
Renegades start strong after bowlers, Shaun Marsh fire
Lalor and Hatzoglou shine on debut for Renegades as Scorchers slump to big defeat
Top Headlines
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When 'little toothpick' Tendulkar saved the game with his maiden Test hundred
- ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Quote Unquote: who's saying what
- VVS Laxman
When VVS Laxman turned out to bat for Pudsey Congs
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The top 20 balls of this century
- Michael Steele / © Getty Images
Growing up with Murali
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Who's leading in every format
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Brisbane 2001: 'For the first time, I saw genuine fear in Australia'
- Associated Press
Records index
Most runs, most wickets, and a lot more
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The many shades of Marlon Samuels
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20 cricketers for the 2020s: players we think will dominate the decade
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Wasim Jaffer's best Mumbai Ranji XI
Your shots: pictures by fans
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Like father, unlike son
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Deadly venom: the terror of Derek Underwood
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Cheteshwar Pujara on Rahul Dravid: 'He taught me there is life beyond cricket'
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What has English cricket been like for black players?
