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England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the two Tests against New Zealand next month after a recurrence of his elbow problem. Archer was unable to bowl on Saturday during Sussex's County Championship match with Kent, and did not bowl in the game's final day on Sunday either. The England and Wales Cricket Board said the 26-year-old "was suffering from pain in his right elbow". The first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starts on 2 June. "The England and

England expect players to be available for their Twenty20 World Cup build-up if there is a clash with the rescheduled Indian Premier League. One possible window for the postponed IPL is before the T20 World Cup in October, when England are due to tour Bangladesh and Pakistan. "If those tours go ahead I'd expect them (players) to be there," said England managing director Ashley Giles. "We're planning on involvement of England players in England matches." The IPL was postponed last week amid the

Star batsman David Warner and former Australia opener turned commentator Michael Slater have clearly denied that the duo were involved in an altercation inside a Maldives bar. SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Warner and Slater, who was commentating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, along with the Australian contingent are staying in the Maldives before they all leave for Australia. The rumour of physical exchange between the duo in the Maldives was first reported by the Daily Telegraph as cited by foxsports.com.au. The former Australian

Rain is affecting Saturday's County Championship fixtures with six matches abandoned without a ball bowled. Yorkshire against Kent was called off shortly after 11:00 BST and the games at Lancashire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Northants and Nottinghamshire followed. Play did start at Lord's between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at 13:10. Hampshire and Somerset began the third day of their Group Two encounter at The Ageas Bowl at 17:30 BST. But while Group Two leaders Gloucestershire managed to beat Middlesex by seven wickets, only 9.3 overs were possible in

This year's Twenty20 World Cup could be moved to the United Arab Emirates if India continues to suffer with a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament is due to begin in October, but the Covid death toll in India has passed 200,000, with at least 300,000 new infections every day in the past week. Last week, India joined the UK's travel red list - effectively banning travel to and from the country. Other countries - including Australia - have also closed their

A stunning performance from Ravindra Jadeja helped Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore and go top of the Indian Premier League. Jadeja, who was dropped on nought, equalled the IPL record for most runs by a batsman in an over when he hit 37 off the final over of CSK's 191-4. He then took 3-13 with the ball and had a direct-hit run out as RCB could only reach 122-9 from their 20 overs. The win moves CSK top at the expense

Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson have joined fellow Australian Andrew Tye in ending their Indian Premier League (IPL) season early to return home. India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, 34, also said he is taking a break from the IPL to support his family. The news comes as India struggles with a surge in coronavirus cases. Tye, who was with Rajasthan Royals, flew to Sydney on Sunday, citing the "stress of bubble life" and concerns about borders closing in Australia. "I just thought I should try

Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 74 as Pakistan chased 189 with a ball to spare to beat South Africa in the Twenty20 series opener. Pakistan required 11 from the last over, and three from two balls, with an overthrow sealing a four-wicket win. Rizwan, who hit nine fours and two sixes, shared 41 with Babar Azam, 45 with Fakhar Zaman and 48 Faheem Ashraf. Earlier South Africa made 188-6 with opener Aiden Markram making 51 and captain Heinrich Klaasen 50. Left-arm spinner

Australia completed a clean sweep over New Zealand with a 21-run victory in a rain-affected final one-day international of the series. The match was reduced to 25 overs a side after rain in Tauranga. Australia posted 149-7, with White Ferns off-spinner Leigh Kasperek taking three wickets in five balls to disrupt their progress. However, New Zealand once again struggled for impetus with the bat, finishing on 128-9. Alysaa Healy top-scored for Australia with 46 but she, Ashleigh Gardner and Rachael Haynes all fell

The richest franchise tournament in world cricket is back on Friday as the Indian Premier League kicks off its 14th edition. Global cricketing superstars - including India icon Virat Kohli and England all-rounder Ben Stokes - will be on show in the Twenty20 tournament, with ball-by-ball radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live sports extra and online. The 2021 IPL returns to India after last year's competition took place in the United Arab Emirates because of Covid-19. This year, for at least the

Former Indian cricketer and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to social media, the Little Master informed that all other members at his home have returned a negative COVID result. "I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bay. However, I've tested positive today following mild symptoms," Tendulkar said in a statement on Twitter. "All others at home have tested negative. I've quarantined myself at home and am following all

Yusuf Pathan, former India all-rounder, took to Twitter on Saturday to reveal that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Earlier in the day, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar had tested COVID-19 positive. Yusuf was part of the India Legends squad, captained by Tendulkar, during the recently-concluded Road Safety World Series T20 tournament. Yusuf said he has mild symptoms and is currently quarantining at home while taking all the precautions and medication.  "I've tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. Post the confirmation, I have quarantined

Injured England speedster Jofra Archer, who has already been ruled out of the Indian Premier League, will undergo a surgery on his right hand on Monday. Archer played in two Test matches and five T20 Internationals against India before returning home a few days ago after the completion of the shortest format. He had four wickets in two Tests and seven more across five T20Is. “England fast bowler Jofra Archer will undergo a procedure to his right hand following a scan and subsequent Consultant review

Buttler carried his bat through the innings to guide England to 158 for two with 10 balls to spare Jos Buttler hit a brilliant 83 as England beat India by eight wickets on Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in their five-match Twenty20 series. Virat Kohli’s 77-run blitz saw India to 156-6 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad which was kept empty because of the rising number of coronavirus cases in India. Buttler carried his bat through the innings, smashing four sixes

India skipper Virat Kohli (pix) on Wednesday credited India's Test success to not moaning about pitches as he fuelled controversy over spin tracks that have dominated the series against England. "There is always too much noise and too much conversation about spinning tracks," Kohli said on the eve of the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad. "The reason for our success has been that we haven't cribbed about pitches that we played on and we would continue to play like that as a team." England

India Legends will play their first match against Bangladesh Legends on March 5 and Sri Lanka Legends start their campaign against West Indies Legends on March 6. Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team in the 'Road Safety World Series' starting here on March 5. Former Sri Lankan swashbuckling opener Sanath Jayasuriya, who is remembered for the vital role he played in the team's 1996 ODI

Virat Kohli wants India to approach the pink-ball Test against England like a normal five-day match but with the sessions reversed, the home captain said on the eve of the third test in Ahmedabad from Wednesday. Virat Kohli wants India to approach the pink-ball Test against England like a normal five-day match but with the sessions reversed, the home captain said on the eve of the third test in Ahmedabad from Wednesday. Kohli's century helped India crush Bangladesh by an innings and 46

India vs England in Ahmedabad will be first time sides have faced each other in day-night Test; Sri Lanka only country to win away from home in a Test played with pink ball; follow text commentary on Sky Sports' digital platforms from 8.30am, Wednesday Day-night Test cricket isn't quite uncharted territory for India and England, but neither side has that much experience when it comes to playing the longest form of the game with a pink ball. The two teams head to Ahmedabad

Rohit Sharma said he will be "extra cautious and focussed" while batting during the twilight phase of the upcoming day-night match against England. If the pitch for the Day-Night Test at Motera behaves on the same lines as the one for the second Chennai Test, it would neither surprise nor disappoint Rohit Sharma. The Indian opener, who hit a match-setting 161 in the first innings on a rank-turner to help the team get back on terms in the series, sees nothing wrong in teams

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has revealed that he struggled with depression and felt like the "loneliest guy in the world" after failing with the bat during a tour of England in 2014. Kohli, one of the highest-paid athletes in the world with a net worth of US$26 million, also said that a chat with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar helped him through the mental-health crisis. The 32-year-old batsman made the revelations on a podcast with English commentator and former cricketer Mark