Team India skipper Virat Kohli wished his former captain MS Dhoni on his 40th birthday on Wednesday (July 7). Kohli, who is currently in London ahead of India’s five-Test series against England, took to his Instagram handle to wish Dhoni his birth anniversary. The current captain shared a photo of the 2011 World Cup in which Kohli and Dhoni are enjoying the final win of the team. ....

All-rounder Rashid Khan has been appointed captain of the Afghanistan team for the T20 World Cup, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates in October-November. ....

Two days before their opening day-night One-day International against Pakistan on Thursday, England cricket was thrown into a tizzy after seven members -- three players and four management team members - tested positive for Covid-19. ....

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer gave updates on his recovery from a shoulder injury and his availability in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer had injured his shoulder in March while fielding in India's first ODI against England in Pune and went under the knife in April. ....

The Indian cricket board's plan to accommodate two more franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 season is likely to leave cricket boards around the world worried as an increase in number of teams will mean the tournament will be extended by 10-15 days to accommodate more matches. The extended phase will overlap with Future Tours Programme (FTP). ....

World T20 will be low-scoring as pitches would be worn out: Boucher ....

Indian batsman KL Rahul has said that skipper Virat Kohli is a "different sort of captain" who gives his 200 per cent on the field. ....

The stage is all set for the construction of world's third largest cricket stadium in the Pink City as the Jaipur Development Authority has allotted land to Rajasthan Cricket Association. ....

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith has said he is willing to sacrifice his participation in the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE if it can help him remain fit for the Ashes beginning December 8. ....

Two West Indies women cricketers -- Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation -- collapsed on the field in the span of 10 minutes during the second T20I against Pakistan in North Sound, Antigua on Friday. ....

Stand-in England coach Graham Thorpe feels that all-rounder Sam Curran's stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the reason behind the 23-year-old making an impact for his country of late. ....