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Former India captain Bishan Bedi has died at the age of 77 in Delhi. Bedi was ailing for the last two years and had undergone multiple surgeries including one on the knee about a month ago. He is survived by his wife Anju, and two children, Neha and Angad. One of the game’s greatest left-arm

Dhaka Metropolis took a 54-run lead with Abdul Gaffar Saqlain taking four wickets for Rangpur. It was the start of Rangpur’s fightback. Anik Sarkar missed out on a debut hundred when he fell on 99, before Nobin Islam, at No. 7, struck 145 – his maiden century – with 19 fours and four sixes. Rangpur

The packed 25,000 crowd at the HPCA Stadium rose to their feet. Chanting his name with the same fervor as all of India did when they used to go “Saaachin! Saachin!” Virat Kohli was one hit away from equalling the record of his idol for most ODI hundreds. Like it was with his 48th hundred

Alyssa Healy could face an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on her hand following a domestic accident at home. The nature of the injury and how it happened has not been confirmed but Sydney Sixers announced on Sunday afternoon that Healy suffered a hand injury at home on Saturday night and was

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — Top Story: Klaasen sends England’s title-defence hopes spiralling South Africa 399

Big picture: Here comes India’s bogey team Ask any ardent Indian fan which is their second-favourite cricket team, and New Zealand will remain a common answer. Ask the same set of fans which team spooks them the most when it comes to ICC events: New Zealand will once again be the unanimous reply. Why you

Travis Head will slot straight back in at the top of Australia’s batting order when he is cleared to return to action, which could be as soon as their next game against Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday, meaning a move down the list for the in-form Mitchell Marsh. Head, who had been recovering at home,

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — Top Story: Warner, Marsh hundreds set up vital win over Pakistan

Adam Zampa has had to deal with back, neck, shoulder, and glute complaints – and even illness – in this World Cup, but he has overcome them to revive Australia’s campaign. After taking 4 for 47 against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the legspinner bagged another four-wicket haul against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday, to help

“He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England,” the BCCI said in a media release. “He is advised rest and will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI medical team.” India play England on