Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the ICC to protect ODI and Test cricket amid the growing popularity of T20 cricket and the mushrooming of T20 leagues across the globe.

Will cricketers only play IPL or Big Bash? Kapil Dev wants ICC to protect Test and ODI cricket

The Indian women's team will play as many as 65 international games in the inaugural Future Tours & Programmes (FTP) set by the ICC during the three-year cycle between May, 2022 to April, 2025.

Indian women's team to play 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is in three-year cycle as ICC releases FTP

Indians across the world are celebrating as today (August 15, 2022) marks 75 years of India's independence. India declared freedom from British colonial rule on August 15 in 1947 and the country has since gone on to achieve some remarkable feats in different fields to emerge as one of the global leaders.

'Be proud and stand tall': Kevin Pietersen sends special message in Hindi as India celebrates Independence Day

The legendary Ricky Ponting has lavished praise on Team India's star batter Suryakumar Yadav hailing him for his ability to play shots 360 degrees around the ground.

'He scores 360 degrees around the ground': Ricky Ponting compares Team India star to AB de Villiers

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made yet another bold claim stating that he wasn't aware of Sachin Tendulkar's stature before coming up against him in international cricket.

Saqlain told me about Sachin, I didn't know him: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar makes bold claim

Senior batter Virat Kohli's form is a huge concern for the Indian team ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE. The premier tournament is all set to get underway on August 27 with India locking horns with Pakistan in a marquee clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28.

'Let him practice': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacts to Virat Kohli's lean patch ahead of Asia Cup 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's stint with four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seems to be coming to an abrupt end as the Indian all-rounder has reportedly severed all ties with the franchise.

Ravindra Jadeja likely to leave CSK as all-rounder has been 'completely out of touch' with franchise - Report

India are all set to lock horns with Pakistan in a marque clash in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 which gets underway later this month. India have dominated their arch-rivals over the years in the premier competition and will be aiming to continue their stellar run against the Men in Green when they meet in Dubai on August 28.

Former Pakistan pacer explains why India are favourites against Babar Azam & Co. at Asia Cup 2022

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who is currently leading Sussex's charge against Surrey in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup, put on an absolute masterclass as he added yet another century to his name on Sunday (August 14).

Cheteshwar Pujara slams back-to-back tons for Sussex as he continues red-hot form in Royal ODI Cup

Former New Zealand national cricket team star Ross Taylor recently sent the cricketing community into a frenzy by levelling allegations of getting slapped by one of the owners of his previous IPL team, Rajasthan Royals.

BCCI official issues response to Ross Taylor’s shocking revelation of Rajasthan Royals slapgate

Pakistan men's national team skipper Babar Azam recently found himself in the esteemed company of Bismah Maroof and Masood Jan as the trio was conferred with civil awards to recognize their efforts in representing the country.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam conferred with Sitara-e-Pakistan award on 75th Independence Day

From facing racism in the team's dressing room to getting slapped by the Rajasthan Royals team owner, former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has made some stunning revelations in his autobiography - 'Ross Taylor: Black & White'.

We had to get security to extract us: When Ross Taylor's coffee outing with Rahul Dravid in India went wrong

India's Cheteshwar Pujara recently made his way to the headlines after recording a stunning performance, scoring 107 runs in 79 balls while playing for Sussex against Warwickshire at the Royal London One-Day Cup 2022 match.

Cheteshwar Pujara reveals he felt 'pukish' after smashing 22 runs off a single over for Sussex

Sachin Tendulkar is often credited to have made India fall in love with cricket with his batting heroics during his playing days. One of the greatest batters of all time, Tendulkar made a mockery of some of the best bowling attacks in the world to notch up almost every record in international cricket.

On this day in 1990: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden international ton against England

Team India superstar Virat Kohli has been struggling with the willow for quite a while now and has been on the receiving end of intense criticism from former cricketers and experts amid his woeful form.

'Let the guy live in peace': Zimbabwe star backs Virat Kohli amid his woeful form for Team India

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as the Bangladesh captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. The BCB also announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 27.

Shakib Al Hasan named Bangladesh captain for Asia Cup, tri-series in NZ and T20 World Cup

After being thrashed by India, Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies are now hosting Kane Williamson's New Zealand. Pooran & Co. have their back against the wall following a disastrous performance versus Team India at home.

WI vs NZ: When and where to watch West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd T20I - IST time & streaming details

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar had recently responded to Adam Gilchrist's plea of allowing Indian players to take part in the overseas cricket leagues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a strict stance when it comes to Indian players taking part in overseas leagues as active players are barred from doing so.

Gavaskar gives hard-hitting response to Gilchrist's plea of allowing Indian players to play in foreign leagues

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has seemingly responded after Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela's recent interview where she spoke about her meeting with a person, who she referred to as 'RP'.

Did Rishabh Pant hit back at Urvashi Rautela after 'RP' interview? Indian cricketer's Insta post goes viral

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun is all set to leave Mumbai and in all likelihood will ply his trade for south-western neighbours Goa in the next domestic season.

Arjun Tendulkar to leave Mumbai, likely to play for Goa in domestic cricket next season

After signing former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis as a marquee player for their Johannesburg franchise in Cricket South Africa (CSA)'s new T20 league, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly looking to rope in the legendary MS Dhoni as a mentor for the team.

CSK likely to rope in MS Dhoni as mentor, Stephen Fleming as head coach of CSA T20 league franchise - Report

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam is currently enjoying a purple patch with the willow in international cricket. Babar has been a force to reckon with for Pakistan across all three formats and has been among the most consistent run-getters for the team and despite the team's crammed schedule, remains unfazed by the increased workload.

'Do you think I have become old?': Babar Azam tells reporter on question over increased workload

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has heaped praise on Virender Sehwag calling him one of the toughest batters he has bowled to. Lee recently recalled his fierce battles with Sehwag and said the former Indian opener was just too good with the bat.

Brett Lee recalls fierce battles with Virender Sehwag: 'If one Sachin wasn't enough, we've got another'

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Faf du Plessis is all set to reunite with the franchise as he has been reportedly roped in by the CSK management as a marquee player for their team in South Africa's new T20 league.

Faf du Plessis back with Super Kings in CSA T20 league, MI rope in Rashid, Rabada and Curran

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