Sports calendar, July 2022: CWG, Women's Hockey WC, Wimbledon, Chess Olympiad and more

Here's the complete sports schedule for July 2022.

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Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews tests positive for Covid-19

Sri Lanka's Angelo Matthews has tested positive for Covid-19 will play no further part in the first Test against Australia. He will be replaced by Oshada Fernando

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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women LIVE Score, 1st ODI: SL wins toss, to bat vs IND; Playing XI announced

SL-W vs IND-W LIVE: Follow live score updates, commentary, and news from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekale on Friday.

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Sri Lanka wants to play fearless cricket, says women's head coach Hashan Tillakaratne

As Sri Lanka gears up for the ODI series beginning Friday, coach Hashan Tillakaratne believes his team can cause a few upsets if it plays to its strengths.

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India, Pakistan cricketers could play together in Afro-Asia Cup revival plan

ACC President Jay Shah, also the secretary of the influential Indian board, told the Cup's return may get rubber-stamped at an ACC meeting next month.

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Harmanpreet Kaur bats for more women's Test cricket

While ICC chairman Greg Barclay recently suggested that women's Tests was 'not part of the landscape moving forward', Kaur said that she would ‘definitely want’ to play more games.

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KL Rahul undergoes surgery in Germany, could be out of action for couple of months

Once Rahul is back in India, his rehabilitation would be monitored by the NCA Sports Science team headed by Dr Nitin Patel.

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N. Srinivasan credits the success of brand Chennai Super Kings to its fans

N Srinivasan, team owner of the Chennai Super Kings, sat down to trace the journey of the Chennai Super Kings, from its inception to its dominance in franchise cricket at the inaugural Sportstar South Sports Conclave.

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Anderson stunned by 'fearless' England's Stokes-McCullum transformation

Anderson, who has played a record 171 Tests since his debut in 2003, said coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes have created a totally different vibe among the squad.

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Babar Azam surpasses Kohli as world No. 1 T20I batter for longest period

Virat Kohli was the No.1 ranked T20I batter for a total of 1,013 days during his reign last decade, but Babar Babar has now surpassed this number.

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Senthilnathan sees red in negligence of longest format

TNPL has brought about a change in the way the State team plays the shorter versions, says former Tamil Nadu captain Sunil Subramaniam.

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Deepak Hooda: If you don't have any option, then why don't you go there like a warrior

Riding his powerful striking abilities, Hooda hogged the limelight with a 57-ball 104 in India's second T20 International against Ireland on Tuesday.

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England has sounded 'alarm bells' with New Zealand whitewash - McCullum

England, which had been mired in a run of one win in 17 tests, brought in McCullum as coach and named Ben Stokes as its new captain in May and the duo have made an immediate impact with a more swashbuckling style of play.

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Vaughan steps down from commentary role amid Yorkshire racism allegations

Azeem Rafiq, a player of Pakistani descent, alleged that Vaughan told him and two other players of Asian origin that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

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IND vs IRE: India beats Ireland by 4 runs, wins series 2-0

IND vs IRE, 2nd T20I: While Deepak Hooda's maiden century and Sanju Samson's 77 helped India to a 225-run total, Ireland's fiery chase nearly sealed a famous win for the host.

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Dhoni and Chennai: a match made on a bike

"Dhoni has travelled the length and breadth of this city on his motorbike, which in its own way, endeared him to the people of this city," CSK owner N. Srinivasan said.

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How CSK outbid MI to sign Dhoni at IPL 2008 auction - N Srinivasan explains

Dhoni's bidding started from the base price of US$400,000 and by the time the bids crossed the US$900,000 mark, only two teams were in the fray, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

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I am a big fan of cricket: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin

"I am a big fan of cricket and played while I was mayor. I never miss out on watching a game. Dr. Kalaignar (M. Karunanidhi) would always watch cricket amidst his busy schedule," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said at Sportstar's South Sports Conclave in Chennai on Tuesday.

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India vs Ireland LIVE, 2nd T20I: Toss, Playing XI, Dream11 prediction, IND vs IRE squads, weather info, streaming news

IND vs IRE LIVE, 2nd T20I: Here are the Dream11 fantasy prediction, toss update, streaming information and the squads as India takes on Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday.

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India to tour New Zealand for white-ball series after T20 World Cup

The series will be held between November 18 to 30 and New Zealand will return to India for a white-ball series in January next year.

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West Indies beats Bangladesh by 10 wickets, wins Test series

A wet field washed out the first two sessions on Monday, but when Bangladesh resumed on 132-6, needing 42 more runs to make West Indies bat again, play lasted less than 12 overs.

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TNPL 2022: Tiruppur Tamizhans beats Ruby Trichy Warriors by four wickets

Tamizhans stitched two crucial middle order partnerships that were instrumental in its first win of the season.

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Mayank Agarwal added to India squad for England Test

According to the latest government rules, Agarwal won't have to undergo any quarantine, and will be available to play immediately if required

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Eoin Morgan could announce retirement soon: report

England's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan could announce retirement due to lack of form and fitness issues, according to a report in The Guardian.

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WI vs BAN 2nd Test Day 3: Bangladesh staring at innings defeat as Roach crosses 250-wicket landmark

Bangladesh was reduced to 132-6 in its second innings at stumps on Sunday and still trailed the hosts by 42 runs at Daren Sammy Stadium.

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test Day 4: England 113 runs away from series sweep

England, chasing a target of 296, finished at 183-2 on the penultimate day at Headingley with Ollie Pope (81 not out) and Joe Root (55 not out) on the crease.

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ENG v NZ: Foakes tests positive for COVID-19, out of third Test

England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes will miss the remainder of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley; Sam Billings will keep wickets.

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IND-W vs SL-W: India eyes series sweep against Sri Lanka

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led outfit had thrashed the home team by 34 runs in the opening T20 and then followed it up with a dominating five-wicket win in the second game to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

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Rumeli Dhar retires: Is this all-rounder the most underrated cricketer of her time?

Former India all-rounder Rumeli Dhar announced her retirement this week, a development that was as underrated as her career. Here's a look back at Dhar's active playing days, straight from the horse's mouth.

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India vs Ireland LIVE updates, 1st T20I: Playing XI, Toss, IND vs IRE Dream11 prediction, weather info, match streaming

IND vs IRE LIVE, 1st T20I: A look at the predictions, playing XI and squads ahead of India vs Ireland, 1st T20 at The Village in Dublin on Sunday.

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WI vs BAN 2nd Test, Day 2: Mayers heads West Indies turnabout to lead Bangladesh by 106

West Indies started the day 167 runs behind Bangladesh and finished it 106 runs ahead in the second test at Daren Sammy Stadium on Saturday.

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ENG v NZ, 3rd Test, Day 3: England strikes late to seize control over New Zealand

New Zealand was on 168-5 and led England by 137 runs when rain brought a premature halt to the day's play.

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Mumbai vs MP live score Ranji Trophy 2022 final Day 5: Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parkar brisk as Mumbai eyes quick runs

Ranji Trophy final live score Mumbai vs MP: Get the commentary and updates from the fifth day of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

He is currently in isolation at the team hotel and is under the care of the BCCI Medical Team.

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England centurion Bairstow revels in just being himself

England was in trouble at 55 for six before Bairstow and debutant pace bowler Jamie Overton (89 not out) put on an unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 209 in 223 balls.

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India vs Ireland, T20Is: Schedule, Where to watch, timing, key stats, full squads, venue

India vs Ireland,T20I series 2022: Here's all you need to know about the two-match T20I series between India and Ireland that will begin in Dublin on June 26.

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WI vs BAN 2nd Test, Day 1: West Indies on top after Bangladesh batting collapse

Bangladesh showed progress in making 234 against the West Indies after being forced to bat first in the second test at Daren Sammy Stadium on Friday.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE Score, MUM vs MP Final Day 4: Patidar nears 100 as Madhya Pradesh takes first innings lead against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs MP Day 4: Get the live score updates, commentary and highlights from the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 25 - Kapil Dev's India lifts the 1983 World Cup

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. Here is a series acknowledging 75 great sporting achievements by Indian athletes.

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NZ's Nicholls given 'a bit of space' after freak dismissal

Nicholls had eked out a 99-ball 19 just before tea when he launched a drive off spinner Jack Leach, only to see the ball hit Daryl Mitchell's bat at the non-striker's end and ricochet into the hands of Alex Lees at mid-off.

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Australia retains Maxwell as Head cover for Sri Lanka Tests

Maxwell was already in the country for two limited overs series, which conclude with the fifth one-day international in Colombo later on Friday.

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ENG v NZ, 3rd Test, day 1: Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Broad strikes for England

New Zealand was 225 for five at close of play, with Mitchell 78 not out following his hundreds at Lord's and Trent Bridge.

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Ranji Trophy Live Score, MUM vs MP Final Day 3: Dubey, Shubham century stand keeps Madhya Pradesh ticking

Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs MP Day 3: Get the live updates and commentary from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Sarfaraz Khan: Mumbai’s relentless run machine

The right-hand batter continued his sensational form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he amassed 937 runs in six matches at an average of 133.85.

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Jemimah Rodrigues on comeback performance: Every time you wear this India jersey, you're naturally pumped up

Coming in at number five, Jemimah Rodrigues did not succumb to the pressure created by the Sri Lankan bowlers and scored an unbeaten 36 from 27 balls, which included three fours and a six.

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IND-W vs SL-W: Jemimah, bowlers shine as India beats Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Unbeaten cameos from Jemimah Rodrigues (36) and Deepti Sharma (17 off eight) helped India set up a breezy 34-run win over Sri Lanka in Dambula on Thursday.

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IND-W vs SL-W series: Free stadium entry for fans in Sri Lanka

The limited-overs series between Sri Lanka and India starts on Thursday with the first match of the three-match T20I series at the RDICS, Dambulla.

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IND-W v SL-W 1st T20I Live Updates: India's Harmanpreet Kaur chooses to bat vs Athapaththu's Sri Lanka

Follow live updates, commentary, scores and news from the first T20I between Sri Lanka and India in Dambulla on Thursday.

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Sarfaraz Khan hits fourth hundred of Ranji Trophy 2021-22 in final against MP

Sarfaraz Khan continued his stupendous form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season with another hundred, his fourth in the tournament, against Madhya Pradesh in the final on Thursday.

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England's Stokes, Buttler back Morgan to rediscover form

Eoin Morgan has not scored a T20 or ODI half century in almost a year and his form has raised questions ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year as well as England's defence of their 50-overs title in 2023.

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Ranji Trophy 2022 final Day 2 live score, Updates: Sarfaraz, Mulani look to dig in after Jaiswal 78

Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, MUM vs MP Day 2: Get the live updates and commentary from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Washington Sundar likely to make county championship debut this season

India all-rounder Sundar could be seen playing for Lancashire; his participation, however, will be subject to fitness.

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Rumeli Dhar announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rumeli Dhar, one of India’s prominent all-rounders, has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old Dhar burst into the scene in 2003, making her debut against England.

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Zaheer Abbas admitted in London hospital ICU

Abbas, 74, was reportedly moved to the ICU three days after getting admission in Saint Mary's Hospital in Paddington, where he was put on oxygen support.

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Chamari Athapaththu: If we play to our potential, we can beat India

Sri Lanka women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu believes that her team has the talent and the potential to beat India in the limited-overs series, beginning on Thursday.

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'Extreme spin' of Sri Lanka ODI pitches great preparation for Tests: Warner

The host beat Australia by four runs in the fourth ODI in Colombo on Tuesday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Ranji Trophy final live score, MUM vs MP: Prithvi Shaw wins toss, Mumbai to bat first vs Madhya Pradesh

Ranji Trophy 2022 Final live: Live updates and commentary from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Sibling rivalry fuels rise of Overton twins to England ranks

Only two weeks ago, the 28-year-old Overtons went head to head in an English County Championship match — Craig plays for Somerset and Jamie plays for Surrey, both as fast bowlers.

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Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test

An England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson indicated that Stokes had tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning.

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Ranji Trophy: Obdurate MP the final hurdle in Mumbai’s quest for redemption

Domestic behemoth Mumbai, champion on 41 occasions, will face off against a resolute team that punches above its weight.

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Ranji Trophy: Mumbai captain Prithvi Shaw advises youngsters to enjoy their game ahead of final

Madhya Pradesh captain Aditya Shrivastava stated that fast bowler Kuldeep Sen is fit to play. Kuldeep, who had a good IPL 2022 with Rajasthan Royals, had missed the knockout matches.

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Mandhana holds on to eighth position, Jhulan slips to sixth in ODI rankings

Smriti Mandhana, has scored 411 runs in ODIs this year from nine matches, including a century against West Indies at the World Cup earlier this year.

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Lisa Sthalekar appointed Federation of International Cricketers' Association president

Lisa Sthalekar was appointed as the president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland this week.

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Ravichandran Ashwin tests COVID-19 positive, misses India's flight for England Test

Ashwin is currently in quarantine and will join the Indian squad for the rescheduled fifth Test against England after meeting all protocols requirements.

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Ireland-bound Indian squad to get three-day break to rejuvenate

It is understood that all the members of the Ireland-bound squad will assemble in Mumbai on June 23 along with NCA head VVS Laxman and his team of support staff.

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John Campbell hits winning six as West Indies beat Bangladesh in first test

Out-of-form Bangladesh had given the West Indies a scare on Saturday, at one stage reducing the West Indies to 9-3 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium but it was a big win for the host in the end.

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IND vs SA Live Score, 5th T20I: Rain delays start of play at Bangalore after South Africa wins the toss and opts to bowl

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live Score: Here are the live score updates, commentary and highlights of the IND vs SA series-decider at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.

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Orion Keech Singh - Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech reveal son's name

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and wife Hazel Keech revealed the name of their infant son on social media on Father's Day.

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India vs South Africa Live weather Updates: Rain threatens to play spoilsport ahead of series-decider in Bangalore

IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Here are the weather updates as India takes on South Africa in the series-decider on Sunday at Bengaluru, which has witnessed persistent rains over the last couple of days.

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IND vs SA 5th T20I, Dream11 fantasy team: India vs South Africa predicted XI

IND vs SA 5th T20I: Here are the Dream11 fantasy prediction, predicted playing XI and the squads as India takes on South Africa in the series-decider at Bengaluru on Sunday.

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BAN v WI 1st Test, day3: West Indies on verge of victory, needs 35 to win

Bangladesh started the day on 50-2 and got into deeper trouble with poor shots to regulation deliveries.

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PCB suspends coach after molestation allegations

The coach, Nadeem Iqbal of Multan region, was a well-known pace bowler in his playing days and made his first class debut for the same team as fast-bowling great Waqar Younis.

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Ranji Trophy 2022: Mumbai qualifies for 47th final

Mumbai, the most successful team in the history of the tournament with 41 titles, will meet Madhya Pradesh in the final.

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Ranji Trophy 2022: Madhya Pradesh qualifies for first final since 1998-99

MP qualified for the final for the first time since the 1998-99 season where it finished runner-up under the leadership of its current coach Chandrakant Pandit.

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IND v SA: Avesh Khan lauds Rahul Dravid for backing players

Avesh repaid the faith the team management showed by giving him another chance as he finished with figures of 4/18 including three wickets in one over to help India level the series against South Africa.

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BAN vs WI 1st Test, Day 2: Bangladesh trails West Indies by 112 with 8 wickets left

The West Indies was all out for 265 after tea at barely two runs an over for a first-innings lead of 162, and reduced Bangladesh to 50-2 by stumps. Bangladesh trailed by 112 with eight wickets left.

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England have sights set on 500-run mark, says Buttler

England will keep chasing the 500-run mark in one-day internationals (ODI) after narrowly missing out on the milestone in a record-breaking win over Netherlands, Jos Buttler said.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE Score Semifinals, Day 5: Rain delays start, Bengal needs 254 runs to win; Mumbai lead crosses 650

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates and commentary from Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy Semifinals.

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BAN vs WI 1st Test, Day 1: With six ducks, Bangladesh out for 103 against West Indies

Bangladesh gained another share of an unwanted record on Thursday when six players were out for ducks in its paltry first innings of 103 on the first day of the first test against the West Indies.

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IPL Media Rights auction: BCCI’s blockbuster sale could open floodgates to higher viewership

IPL Media Rights: The high premium that digital rights commanded at the auction could be a game-changer for the league, franchises’ fortunes and the way cricket is watched.

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SL vs Aus, 2nd ODI: Bowlers power Sri Lanka to series-levelling win over Australia

Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne picked up three wickets to trigger an Australian collapse as the hosts won the rain-hit second one-day international by 26 runs on Thursday to level the series.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE Score Semifinals, Day 4: Rain delay likely for MP vs Bengal; Mumbai aims for massive lead vs UP

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates and commentary from Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy Semifinals.

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Ranji Trophy semifinals: MP gains vital first-innings lead despite Tiwary, Shahbaz centuries

Madhya Pradesh gained the vital first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Bengal, despite hundreds from Manoj Tiwary and Shahbaz Ahmed in Alur.

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ENG vs NZ: New Zealand's Covid outbreak worsens as Conway tests positive

All-rounder Michael Bracewell and two members of the backroom staff, Vijay Vallabh and Chris Donaldson, have also tested positive for coronavirus.

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England skipper Morgan will know when time is right to step aside: Mott

Morgan took charge of the white-ball sides in December 2014, guiding England to the Twenty20 World Cup final two years later before helping them win the 50-overs event in 2019.

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Manoj Tiwary: These runs will have no value to me if I can't help my side

Tiwary, unbeaten on an overnight score of 82, knows his job is only half done and says, "these runs will have no value to me if I can't help my side get a first-innings lead.

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England thriving under McCullum's positive approach, says Broad

England chased 299 in 50 overs on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Tuesday to win by five wickets and clinch the three-match serie

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Ranji Trophy LIVE Score Semifinals, Day 3: Tiwary nears hundred for Bengal vs MP, Mumbai aims for quick wickets

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates and commentary from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Semifinals.

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England fined for slow over rate in second Test win over New Zealand

England chased 299 in 50 overs on the final day of the Test to win by five wickets and clinch the three-match series against the reigning world Test champion.

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England captain Stokes 'blown away' by Test win at Trent Bridge

Captain Ben Stokes said England's victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge was the highlight of his career.

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NZ pacer Jamieson ruled out of third England Test with back injury

The 27-year-old walked off the field late on day three during England's first innings and played no part in its run chase on Tuesday as a Jonny Bairstow century powered the host to a five-wicket win for a 2-0 lead in the series.

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Afghanistan completes T20 sweep as Zimbabwe replaces coach

Afghanistan won the final Twenty20 against Zimbabwe by 35 runs on Tuesday to complete a clean sweep of all six limited-overs games on its tour.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE Score Semifinals, Day 2: Mumbai aims to cross 300 vs UP; Mantri century leads MP fightback vs Bengal

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates, commentary and highlights from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Semifinals.

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Maxwell leads Australia to victory over Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Glenn Maxwell guided injury-hit Australia to a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the series-opening one-day cricket international on Tuesday with an unbeaten 80 from 51 deliveries.

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Blistering Bairstow blasts England to victory over New Zealand in second Test

Jonny Bairstow blasted a match-winning 136 from 92 balls to lead England to a remarkable five-wicket, second test victory over New Zealand on Tuesday, clinching the three-Test series.

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India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Prediction: IND vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team, Predicted XI, Squads

IND vs SA Third T20I: Here are the Dream11 fantasy prediction, predicted playing XIs and the squads as India takes on South Africa in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

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Cricket roundup: Brendon McCullum appointed head coach of England’s Test team

McCullum is known for his role in inculcating a new culture within the New Zealand set-up during his playing days and advocating a refreshing brand of cricket that made the team a crowd favourite during the latter stages of his playing career.

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Danni Wyatt: 'CWG may help get more women playing cricket'

In an interview with Sportstar, England veteran Danni Wyatt spoke about the benefits of playing franchise cricket and the future of women’s cricket. As a ‘die-hard fan’, she also had a piece of advice for Virat Kohli...

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IPL media rights auction: BCCI assured minimum revenue of Rs 45,950 crore on day 2; Focus shifts to final day

At the end of the second day of the e-auction, the BCCI was assured of a minimum revenue of Rs 45,950 crore for the five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027.

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Angelo Mathews, Pakistan's Tuba Hassan win ICC 'Player of Month' award for May

Mathews was rewarded for his spectacular performance in Sri Lanka's Test series victory against Bangladesh.

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India tour of Ireland: Kotak, Bali, Bahutule to be part of support staff

NCA coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Sairaj Bahutule and Munish Bali will be part of India’s support staff for its short tour of Ireland later this month.

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Australia's Kane Richardson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson has been ruled out of the five-match 50-overs series in Sri Lanka in the latest injury setback to the touring side.

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Shadab gives Pakistan ODI series sweep against West Indies

Shadab Khan’s brilliant all-round performance led Pakistan to a 53-run win over West Indies in the third one-day international and a 3-0 series sweep.

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Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list

Shane Warne has received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia along with former tennis player Ashleigh Barty in the Queen's Birthday list.

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ENG vs NZ 2nd Test Day 3: Root, Pope hit tons as England respond strongly in second Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope's centuries helped England launch a fightback to reach 473-5 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

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India vs South Africa LIVE, 2nd T20I: IND vs SA Playing XI, Toss, Dream11 fantasy picks, Where to watch

IND vs SA 2nd T20: A look at the predictions, playing XI, dream11 fantasy team and squads ahead of India vs South Africa, second T20I.

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Head must wait for ODI turn, says Australia coach McDonald

With David Warner skipping the one-day series in Pakistan earlier this year, Head partnered skipper Aaron Finch at the top order and was their second highest run-scorer with a century and a fifty in three innings.

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Dhawal Kulkarni: Optimistic about India comeback

Kulkarni, who made the last of his 14 India appearances in October 2016, hoped that his effort would not go unnoticed. Just like the other DK, the 33-year-old is making a bid to return to international cricket after a stint with a microphone in his hand.

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IPL media rights auction: Bidders list, timings, schedule, purse involved; TV, OTT bidding contenders

IPL media rights: Here's a look at all the details on bidders for media rights packages, e-auction process, purse involved and schedule of the Indian Premier League media rights auction for the 2023-2027 cycle.

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No double hundred, no problem for New Zealand's Mitchell

The middle order batter fell after a career-best 190, and his 236-run collaboration with fellow centurion Tom Blundell was the bedrock of New Zealand's robust first innings total of 553 at Trent Bridge.

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ENG vs NZ 2nd Test Day 2: Mitchell stars for New Zealand as England eyes second Test fightback

Taking advantage of a docile pitch and lacklustre England bowling, Mitchell pummelled his way to his highest Test score (190).

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SL vs AUS: Scintillating Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid whitewash by Australia

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged world champion Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash.

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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: India eyes comeback after initial stumble against South Africa

The first of the five-match series was a lesson for the Indian bowlers, who faced the heat of the Proteas firepower in Delhi and witnessed a 200-plus total getting overhauled comfortably.

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Ranji Trophy: Aditya Tare ruled out with finger injury

The Mumbai wicketkeeper fractured his finger during the quarterfinals; Hardik Tamore is likely to be drafted into the playing eleven for the semifinals.

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Manoj Tiwary: Cricket has helped me deal with politics

The Bengal stalwart says he wants to clinch the Ranji Trophy before he retires.

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PAK vs WI 2nd ODI: Pakistan beats West Indies by 120 runs, takes unassailable 2-0 lead

West Indies stumbled against left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz as Pakistan recorded a thumping 120-run victory in the second ODI on Friday.

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ENG vs NZ 2nd Test Day 1: Mitchell puts New Zealand in command

Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 81 helped New Zealand to 318-4 and a position of strength after Day 1 of the second Test against England on Friday.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 5 Highlights: Bengal advances to semis on the basis of first-innings lead

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live commentary and score updates from Day 5 of the Quarterfinals.

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Akshat Raghuwanshi: MP wunderkind repays coach's leap of faith in Ranji Trophy

Raghuwanshi's talent was telling as climbed the rungs of age-group cricket quickly - U-14, U-16 and also led the MP Under-19 side during the 2021-22 Vinoo Mankad Trophy where he scored 176 runs in five innings.

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Ishan Kishan: You don't lose a game because of one player

Ishan Kishan addressed India's lose to South Africa in the first T20I in New Delhi.

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ICC CEO: Focus on developing the game across formats, growing women's cricket

The ICC CEO, Geoff Allardice, spoke about the plan to grow the game, tournaments in the pipeline and more...

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AFG v ZIM: Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to clean sweep over Zimbabwe

Afghanistan's cricketers completed a 3-0 one-day series whitewash over Zimbabwe after leg-spinner Rashid Khan starred in a four-wicket win on Thursday.

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NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for covid, ruled out of second Test against England

Williamson, will begin five days of isolation and be replaced as captain by Tom Latham, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.

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Rassie van der Dussen: IPL experience helped us pull off a win tonight

Van der Dussen says familiarity with the heat and IPL exposure helped him launch the assault that he did to steal a win for South Africa in the first T20I. 

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals: Mumbai registers highest win margin in First Class cricket, beats Uttarakhand by 725 runs

Mumbai beat Uttarakhand by a margin of a whopping 725 runs in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy 2022 on Thursday.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinal: Madhya Pradesh beats Punjab by 10 wickets to reach semifinal

Madhya Pradesh reaches the semis for the first time since 2016-17.

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West Indies squad for Bangladesh series announced

Bangladesh's tour to the Caribbean will also include T20s in Dominica on July 2 and 3 and Guyana on July 7 and ODIs in Guyana on July 10, 13 and 16.

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PAK vs WI: Babar's 17th ODI century earns Pakistan win over West Indies

Captain Babar Azam’s record-breaking 17th ODI hundred powered Pakistan to a five-wicket win over the West Indies in sweltering heat on Wednesday.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 4 LIVE Score Updates: Mumbai declares, Uttarakhand needs 795 to win

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates, commentary and highlights from Day 4 of the Quarterfinals.

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SL vs AUS: Australia edges out Sri Lanka to clinch T20 series

Chasing 125, world champion Australia struggled against Wanindu Hasaranga's (4-33) spin before Matthew Wade's run-a-ball 26 not out secured a tense victory with 13 balls to spare.

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Sunil Gavaskar: Ignore biased views of biased people against India

Former players from overseas, who are hardly in the bottom rung of those who played international cricket, get their biased comments splashed all over the cricketing media in the country, be it the print or the electronic media.

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Dravid: Having Hardik back adds depth to our side

India head coach Rahul Dravid weighs in on Hardik Pandya's remarkable IPL 2022 season and what he can bring to the India playing XI.

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Sportstar Explains | What to expect in the IPL Media Rights Auction on June 12

In this special episode of Matchpoint Paradox, Sportstar's cricket podcast, Amol Karhadkar and Meenakshi Verma Ambwani give you the lowdown on what to expect from the IPL Media Rights auction.

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Dravid on Umran: Hope to see him in longer format of the game

Rahul Dravid addresses Umran Malik's season and the pace dividends IPL 2022 has given Indian cricket.

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SL vs AUS: Australia beats Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in 1st T20

Australia was chasing a modest target of 128 and got home with six overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. It was Australia’s third 10-wicket win in its T20 history.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Bengal to resume at 577/5, Uttarakhand trails by 608 runs

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Live updates, commentary and highlights from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals.

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The resurgence of Hardik Pandya

It was a tough battle against his own self-doubt and an injury-ravaged body, but a determined Hardik Pandya did all the hard work to rise again like a phoenix, and lead Gujarat Titans to the 2022 IPL title.

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Pakistan hosts West Indies for ODI series in intense heat

The temperature is expected to top 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) this week in Multan, and organizers have pushed back the starting time for games to 4:00 p.m. local time to give some respite from the intense heat.

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WIPL, a path forward for women’s cricket

While the week-long Women’s T20 Challenge may have helped showcase the best of women’s cricket, a full-fledged Women’s IPL tournament will help unearth and groom raw talent.

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IPL Diary: A power-packed final on and off the field

After hosting the tournament in the United Arab Emirates for two years, the IPL was held from start to finish in India this time around and the BCCI ensured that the final of the tournament was a star-studded affair.

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IPL media rights auction: What to expect

With the curtains coming down on the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, all eyes are on the multi-crore media rights auction on June 12.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 1: Gharami scores hundred as Bengal takes command against Jharkhand

Bengal rode on Sudip Kumar Gharami’s maiden first-class hundred to end day one with a commanding 310 for one on the board in the first quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy in Bengaluru on Monday.

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Ranji Trophy quarterfinal: Punjab, MP fight for control on day one

MP will look to buckle up in the upcoming days as conditions and command seem to twirl constantly between the sides. 

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 1: Uttar Pradesh restricts Karnataka to 213 for seven

Timely breakthroughs allowed Uttar Pradesh to restrict Karnataka to 213 for seven on the first day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal outing at Alur grounds here on Monday.

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Australia's tour to give Sri Lanka Cricket a financial boost

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday said all income from tickets for the three Twenty20s, five one-day internationals and two Test matches would be donated to public welfare initiatives.

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Humbled New Zealand seeks quick fixes for Nottingham Test

The Black Caps head to Nottingham for the second Test against England with pride wounded and their World Test Championship on a knife-edge after a deflating defeat at Lord’s.

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New Zealand women’s team appoints Ben Sawyer as head coach

Sawyer is also the head coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, and has previously been head coach of Sydney Sixers.

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England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

The 31-year-old stepped down as skipper in the aftermath of England's 1-0 series defeat in the Caribbean in March, which came on the heels of a disastrous 4-0 loss against Australia in the Ashes.

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Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals, Day 1 LIVE Updates: Bengal, Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab in action

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Here are the live updates, commentary and highlights from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals.

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ENG vs NZ live score, 1st Test, Day 4: Root, Foakes hold firm as England comes closer to victory

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test. Day 4: Get the live score updates, commentary and highlights from the fourth day of the first Test at Lord's.

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Shams Mulani, Mumbai’s new wunderkind

The all-rounder has been the standout performer for his State team this season in the Ranji Trophy and the Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy.

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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test: Broad has 'good feeling' about day four

England was 216-5 with Joe Root and Ben Foakes on a sixth-wicket stand of 57 at close on day three, chasing a target of 277 after dismissing New Zealand for 285 before lunch.

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What will happen if rain stops play during the Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts in Bengaluru?

With the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals scheduled to be held from Monday, June 6, there is a high probability of rain playing spoilsport.

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Anderson, Broad at forefront of England's transition

James Anderson, 39, and Stuart Broad, 35, may well be in the twilight of their careers but hold the promise of ushering in a new dawn for English cricket.

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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 3: Root, Stokes take England near win after Jamieson show

Stokes celebrated turning 31 by clubbing his way to 54 and Root occupied the crease with calm authority as he finished with an unbeaten 77.

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Aim is to solidify our batting line-up ahead of World Cup: Bavuma

The South African T20 side last competed in November at the World Cup in Sharjah and with the next World event slated to begin in October, Bavuma is keen to marshal his troops.

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ENG vs NZ Live Score, 1st Test, Day 3: New Zealand loses three in three balls after Mitchell hundred

England vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test. Day 3: Get the live score updates, commentary and highlights from the third day of the first Test at Lord's in London.

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UAE U-19 women bowls out Nepal U-19 for 8 runs, wins match in seven balls

Nepal fell for eight runs in 8.1 overs before the UAE openers completed the thrashing in just seven balls.

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What went wrong for CSK and MI in IPL 2022? - Analysis

IPL2022: While Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians became the first team to lose its first seven matches of an IPL season, M.S. Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings endured a stop-start campaign, which never took off.

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Women's Tests should be played over five days, says ICC's Barclay

International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Greg Barclay said women's Test matches should be played over five days, but raised doubts over the place of the longer format in the future of women's cricket.

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Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Quarterfinal schedule, dates, squads, streaming info, weather forecast

Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts: Here's everything you need to know about the knockout matches that will begin in Bengaluru from June 6.

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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 2: Mitchell, Blundell put New Zealand on top with 227-run lead

An unbeaten stand of 180 between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put New Zealand in control against England after two days of the first test at Lord’s on Friday.

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Shubman Gill available for Punjab vs MP Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

Punjab will miss in-form seamer Arshdeep Singh, who was named in the Indian T20I side for the home series against South Africa.

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ENG vs NZ LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Kiwis aim to wrap up England early, leads by 15 runs

England vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test. Day 2: Get the live score updates, commentary and highlights from the second day of the first Test at Lord's.

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Finch hopes Australia can bring some joy to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Finch, who led Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup title last year, ruled out any complacency against a home side containing batter Kusal Mendis and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test: England collapses after Anderson, Potts bundle Kiwis for 132

England looked to be putting a string of poor results behind it with a rousing bowling display before being reduced at 117/6 at stumps with 17 wickets tumbling on Day 1 at Lord's.

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Saha yet to take a call on new team after seeking NOC from Bengal

Wriddhiman Saha admits that he has spoken to quite a few state units and will formally seek a No-Objection Certificate from the Cricket Association of Bengal after he informed the state unit that he is not willing to play the Ranji Trophy knockouts.

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Malinga appointed Sri Lanka Bowling Strategy Coach for white-ball series against Australia

Lasith Malinga was appointed the 'Bowling Strategy Coach' of Sri Lanka for the white-ball segment of Australia's tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday.

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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1 LIVE: Anderson removes Young, Latham early after New Zealand opts to bat

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Presenting the live updates, commentary and highlights from the first day of the 1st Test at Lord's.

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Sai Kishore: Making debut and not wondering whether I belonged in IPL my biggest takeaway

As much as he loves learning from others, Sai Kishore's focus during these two months was less on picking brains of his teammates and more on implementing what he already knows.

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Moeen Ali awarded OBE for services to cricket, says 'door open' for Test return

The 34-year-old quit the long format last year with 2,914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 tests but still plays an important role in England's limited-overs sides.

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Ranji Trophy: Back to the grind in domestic cricket

The Ranji Trophy, this year, is being held in two phases – the league stage was held in February and March, and the knockouts in June. The players, though, a little rusty from the long break are relishing the challenge.

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Dhoni holds centrestage at TDCA-TNSJA event

N. Srinivasan praises Thiruvallur Assn. secretary Baba; CSK skipper presents scholarships to 10 budding sportspersons.

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BCCI president Ganguly not resigning, confirms board secretary Jay Shah

“The rumours doing the rounds about Mr Sourav Ganguly stepping down from the post of BCCI president are factually incorrect,” Shah told Sportstar.

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England recall Broad and Anderson as Potts makes debut in New Zealand opener

England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday while giving a debut to Matthew Potts.

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Australia coach McDonald out with COVID-19 for start of Sri Lanka tour

Australia's new head coach Andrew McDonald will miss the start of Australia’s cricket tour to Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19.

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