Mithali Raj, captain of Indian women's cricket team has added another record to an already glittering career as she became the female cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals when she led her team out for the third ODI against New Zealand February 1.

Mithali Raj becomes first female to play 200 ODIs

India captain Virat Kohli, known for his fitness and strict training, dropped an easy catch of a New Zealand player Ish Sodhi in the third One-Day International on Monday.

Even Virat Kohli drops catch, Twitterati can't believe it

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India. And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night.

In leisure time, Virat prefers to sit on a bench with wife on full moon night

England's fast bowler Stuart Broad was forced to change his room the night before first Test match of a three-match series between England and West Indies kicked off at Kensington Oval.

'Was getting eaten alive': Stuart Broad forced to change room ahead of 1st Test

The day MS Dhoni retires we will remember him hitting "that six" which won India the World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede in 2011. However, Dhoni's retirement day is still sometime in the future as the last over victory at Adelaide in the last over is anything any proof - the first ball six in the final over was vintage Dhoni.

Why MS Dhoni is the Roger Federer of cricket

Australian opener David Warner, who is working towards a return to international cricket after serving a ball-tampering ban, has picked up an elbow injury during his ongoing stint with the Bangladesh Premier League.

David Warner to return home midway from BPL after elbow injury

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Manu Sawhney has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the sport's governing body. Sawhney has previously served as the managing director of ESPN Star Sports for 17 years and was responsible for leading the global broadcast partnership deal with the ICC that ran from 2007-2015.

All you need to know to about Manu Sawhney, the new ICC chief

Manu Sawhney has been appointed as International Cricket Council's (ICC) new chief executive, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday. The ICC has confirmed that David Richardson will step down as chief executive as his contract is set to expire in the summer after the cricket World Cup.

Manu Sawhney named new ICC chief executive

Retired cricketers plying their trade in T20 leagues might be a global trend right now but India captain Virat Kohli says he wouldn't even be "seen around the scene" the day he is "totally spent" to pick up the bat again.

Won't pick up bat again after retirement: Virat Kohli

The BCCI on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 15 lakhs per match for each of the playing eleven that featured in India's maiden Test series win on Australian soil.

BCCI announces cash awards for triumphant Team India members

WION Sports: Team India win historic Test series in Australia

In pictures: Virat's India breaks 71-year Test series jinx in Australia

Yuvraj Singh may be past his prime but the veteran all-rounder Sunday said he would give his "best shot" to get into the reckoning for the upcoming World Cup. "Cricket has given me everything.

Yuvraj Singh still harbours World Cup selection hopes

South Africa beat Pakistan by nine wickets on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday. Pakistan claimed a wicket and forced Hashim Amla to retire hurt before South Africa passed their meagre target after less than an hour's play at Newlands.

South Africa beat Pakistan by nine wickets to clinch series

For every Sachin Tendulkar, there is an Achrekar coaxing him to greater glory as every sportsman will testify. Team India in the past 15 years have had some good coaches who have helped India attain the No-1 status.

Why every sport in India needs a Ramakant Achrekar

If India, the world's top-ranked nation, win or draw in Sydney they will clinch a first-ever series victory in Australia.

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: India win toss, bat in fourth Australia Test

It turned out to be a glorious 2018 for India captain Virat Kohli and South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as both maintained their respective pole positions in the year-end ICC Test Player Rankings.

ICC Test Player Rankings: Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada end 2018 on top spots

Virat Kohli continued to dominate the cricket chatter with his batting and brashness, the indomitable MC Mary Kom rolled back the years like very few can and, month after month, Indian sports also found new and younger heroes to raise a toast to.

Virat Kohli, Mary Kom make 2018 their own; India discovers new stars too

Former England cricket and rugby captains Alastair Cook and Bill Beaumont headlined sporting personalities in the New Years Honours List with both men receiving knighthoods from Queen Elizabeth II.

Former England captains Alastair Cook and Bill Beaumont knighted

India captain Virat Kohli praised his side after they defeated Australia by 137 runs in Melbourne on Sunday to win the third Test of their four-match series. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.

Delighted Virat Kohli praises Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Agarwal after 3rd Test victory over Australia

A clinical India had Australia on the ropes Friday and staring at defeat in the third Test after skittling them for 151 before a devastating spell by Pat Cummins sparked the game back into life.

INDvsAUS, 3rd Test, Day 3: India in charge but devastating Pat Cummins gives Australia hope

David Warner's isolation by Steve Smith and Camron Bancroft in their recent interviews will not impact the opening batsman's re-integration, Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts promised Thursday.

David Warner's integration very much on: CA Chief Executive Roberts

A PIL has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to authorities for initiating legal action against the BCCI for allegedly representing the country without any proper official approval from the government.

Plea in Chennai HC seeks legal action against BCCI

Gearing up for the New Zealand tour, Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj Saturday stressed on the need to bring the focus back on cricket after hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons following a controversial ending to their World T20 campaign.

Time to bring focus back on cricket, says Mithali Raj ahead of New Zealand tour

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