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England expands central contracts to record 39 and splits coaching setups

England issued a record 39 central contracts and split coaching setups ahead of the winter tour to South Africa.

Sanju Samson scores 82 off 41 balls to end four-innings lean patch

Sanju Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi, ending four consecutive low scores and matching Virat Kohli's record for the fastest Indian fifty against West Indies.

Sanju Samson equals Kohli's record for fastest India fifty against West Indies

Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford chase down 250 to level series

Hope's unbeaten 102 and Rutherford's 84 power West Indies to their highest T20I chase.

Parthiv Patel says RCB rejected Bumrah recommendation in 2014

Parthiv Patel revealed RCB dismissed his suggestion to sign Bumrah at the 2014 mega-auction.

AB de Villiers says current Virat Kohli is better than 2016 version

De Villiers rated Kohli's current form higher than his 2016 peak, citing greater freedom at the crease.

Abhimanyu Easwaran focuses on Bengal as India dream stays alive

Abhimanyu Easwaran said he will concentrate on performing for Bengal rather than worry about India selection ahead of the Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi.

Gareth Roderick extends Worcestershire contract to 2028

Gareth Roderick has extended his Worcestershire contract through 2028 after 146 appearances since 2021.

West Indies chief says ECB help would make women's Test a certainty

West Indies chief executive says ECB funding would guarantee a women's Test against England next year.

Gautam Gambhir says bowlers' careers at stake after failure to defend 249

Gambhir said bowlers' careers depend on balanced conditions after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies in Ranchi.

Gautam Gambhir calls for balance between bat and ball after 249 chase

Gautam Gambhir urged a fairer contest between bat and ball after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies.

BCCI kept Rohit Sharma's rehab quiet as 32 players treated at Centre of Excellence

BCCI kept Rohit Sharma's post-IPL rehab confidential while 32 players received treatment at Centre of Excellence with budget rising to Rs 127 crore.

Basit Ali recalls Nana Patekar's weekly calls during mother's illness

Basit Ali said Nana Patekar called his mother weekly in hospital and checked on him after heart surgery, describing the late actor as a close friend.

Nic Maddinson returns to Australia Test side 10 years after debut

Maddinson returns to the Test side a decade after his last appearance after recovering from cancer that spread to his lung and lymph nodes, opening the batting in Durban.

Nic Maddinson opens for Australia nine years after last Test

Nic Maddinson opened for Australia against South Africa in Durban after a nine-year absence from Test cricket.

Abhishek Sharma wants to emulate Kohli, Rohit and Dhoni

Abhishek Sharma said he wants to emulate Virat Kohli's adaptability and learn Rohit Sharma's timing and MS Dhoni's finishing skills.

Arunachal Pradesh forfeit Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland

Arunachal Pradesh forfeited their Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland due to an administrative deadlock within the state association.

Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji Trophy opener against Chhattisgarh

Mukesh Kumar eyes India return after strong domestic run

Mukesh Kumar is back on selectors' radar after strong Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup performances.

Australia name replacement at No 5 after Green ruled out of first Test

Green ruled out of first Test with abdominal strain; Maddinson or Connolly in contention at No 5.

Australia reach 187 for six on opening day against South Africa

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw lead Australia's fightback after South Africa reduced the visitors to 187 for six on day one in Durban.

Wankhede curator says flat pitches unfair to young bowlers

Mhamunkar says flat international pitches deny young bowlers the assistance they receive in domestic cricket, making debuts unnecessarily difficult.

Shane Watson says India's inconsistency stems from Gambhir's batting order changes

Lockie Ferguson expects pace to play a big role in India-New Zealand series

Lockie Ferguson said New Zealand's pace attack will play a significant role in the upcoming limited-overs series against India due to cooler conditions and softer wickets.