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BCCI nominates MS Dhoni for Padma Bhushan award

The BCCI has nominated former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (36) for Padma Bhushan, country’s third highest civilian award for his contribution to game. He is...

September 20, 2017

Star India won coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights for 2018-23

Star India acquired digital as well as media rights for Indian Premier League for a term of five years 2018-2023 with a whooping bid of Rs. 16,347.50 crore...

September 5, 2017

Dhoni become first wicket-keeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India captain, has become the first wicketkeeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI). He surpassed former Sri...

September 4, 2017

10 Top Indian Women Cricket Players and Their Achievements

Indian women’s cricket team has produced some incredible players over the years. From Mithali Raj to Jhulan Goswami, these players have made a significant contribution to the growth...

July 25, 2017

England wins 2017 ICC Women's World Cup

England’s women’s cricket team won 2017 ICC World Cup title by defeating India by 9 runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. It was England’s fourth Women’s World...

July 24, 2017

BCCI appoints Ravi Shastri as new head coach of Indian cricket team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named former Indian all-rounder and captain Ravi Shastri as the new chief coach of the Indian cricket team...

July 12, 2017

BCCI forms Committee to oversee Lodha Panel Reforms

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has constituted a special seven-member committee to analyse the few contentious Lodha panel reforms which are being opposed by the state...

June 27, 2017

Imran Khawaja Appointed as ICC Deputy Chairman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Imran Khawaja as its deputy chairman. Imran Khawaja is Chairman of Associates counties and a veteran administrator from Singapore. Recently, the ICC...

June 24, 2017

Virat Kohli Creates Record by becoming Fastest Batsman to Score 8000 runs in ODIs

India’s Skipper Virat Kohli has created a record by becoming the quickest batsman to score 8000 runs in one-day international cricket beating South Africa’s AB de Villier’s record by...

June 16, 2017

ICC ODI Player Rankings: Virat Kohli becomes No.1 ODI Batsman

Indian Skipper Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the recently released ICC ODI batting rankings. He overtook South Africa’s AB de Villiers and Australia’s David Warner...

June 13, 2017

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