Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has been appointed to take up the same role for two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders, said the franchise on Friday ahead of the 2022 season.

Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Bharat Arun as bowling coach for IPL 2022

Rain played spollsport as the third session of Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended abruptly, here at Hobart on Friday. At the Stumps on Day 1, Australia's score read 241/6 with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc currently unbeaten at the crease.

Ashes 2021/22: Rain interrupts play after Travis Head's ton on Day 1 of final Test

Keegan Petersen scored a superb 82 as South Africa completed a seven-wicket victory in the third test and a 2-1 series win over world number one India on a spiteful Newlands pitch having chased down their challenging target of 212 on Friday.

Keegan Petersen shines as South Africa beat India by seven wickets in 3rd Test, seal series 2-1

South Africa lost Aiden Markram and then captain Dean Elgar as they reached 101/2 at stumps on day three of third Test at the Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday.

SA v IND: Markram, Elgar fall at stumps on Day 3 in South Africa's 212-run chase vs visitors in final Test

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Rishabh Pant for unbeaten knock of 100 runs in the second innings on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test against South Africa here at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday.

Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant for his unbeaten ton against South Africa on Day 3 of 3rd Test

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice, on Thursday said that he has received no communication from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja regarding the four-nation T20I series, involving both India and Pakistan.

No communication from Ramiz Raja on his Four-Nation T20I series idea, reveals ICC CEO

England's Test captain Joe Root has revealed that he is considering entering the upcoming IPL auction, four years after going unsold in the auction for the lucrative T20 league.

England's Test captain Joe Root considering to enter IPL 2022 mega auction

Ten days after announcing retirement, Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Thursday withdrew his decision, saying he wants to play again for the nation. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that left-handed batter Rajapaksa has withdrawn his retirement.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa withdraws from retirement, wants to play for Sri Lanka again

The second match of the ODI series between hosts West Indies and Ireland will be played on January 13 (Thusday) at the Kingston, Sabina Park ground in Jamaica. The severely depleted Irish side, already trailing 1-0 in the series, suffered a major setback when 3 big players of their team got out of the series after being Corona positive.

WI vs IRE, 2nd ODI live streaming: When and where to watch West Indies vs Ireland match live online?

Jasprit Bumrah`s dominant bowling performance backed up by a gritty batting performance by Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli helped India recover some lost ground against South Africa on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here at Newlands, Cape Town on Wednesday.

India vs SA, 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 42 headlines India's recovery at stumps on Day 2

Australian star pacer Mitchel Starc is considering putting his name in the IPL 2022 mega auction, which will be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. It’s been seven years since the 31-year-old Starc played in the Indian Premier League, citing workload management and injuries concerns.

'Certainly an option' - Aussie speedster Mitchel Starc willing to put his name for IPL 2022 mega auction

Team India off-spinner Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa after testing positive for Covid-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

India vs South Africa ODIs: Jayant Yadav replaces Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini also included

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has advanced eight places to a career-best third position in the ICC Men`s Test Player Rankings after a fine show in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Ravichandran Ashwin holds on to second place, Kyle Jamieson climbs to third in ICC Test Bowling Rankings

Bowling all-rounder Chris Morris announced his retirement from cricket on Tuesday, calling time on a career which saw him represent South Africa 69 times across all formats.

South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris retires from all forms of cricket

Melbourne Stars pacer Haris Rauf pulled off a unique celebration after taking a wicket in his side's clash against Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League on Tuesday.

WATCH: Melbourne Stars pacer Haris Rauf does unique celebration; washes hands, puts on mask after a wicket

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar on Monday termed India captain Virat Kohli as a `world class player` who brings a different dynamic to the game. India and South Africa will lock horns in the third and final Test, beginning Tuesday at Cape Town.

Virat Kohli brings different dynamic to game, says Dean Elgar ahead of SA vs Ind 3rd Test match

India will be aiming to register a historic maiden Test series win in South Africa when they lock horns with the Proteas in the third and final Test of the three-match series in Cape Town.

A look at India's record in Cape Town as Virat Kohli & Co. search for maiden Test series win in South Africa

Taking on South Africa in Cape Town for the third Test, India will be seeking a maiden triumph against the Proteas in the purest format in their own backyard. The Test series being played between India and South Africa has now reached a turning point as both the teams are currently tied at 1-1 and the series will be decided at Newlands, Cape Town.

SAvsIND: When and where to watch South Africa vs India 3rd Test match - IST time and streaming details

England`s Jos Buttler will miss the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia in Hobart with a finger injury, skipper Joe Root said after the visitors eked out a thrilling draw in the fourth match in Sydney on Sunday.

Ashes: Injury forces Jos Buttler to fly home, Joe Root proud of team's character in SCG draw

England`s walking wounded defied Australia`s pace attack to bat out a dramatic final day of the fourth Ashes test for a morale-boosting draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Ashes, 4th Test: Broad, Anderson manage to hang on as England walk away with draw

The South Africa Captain, Dean Elgar’s father has revealed what his son told him ahead of the final day of the 2nd Johannesburg Test against India. His father said that Elgar will be in the middle ‘till the end of the game’.

'Dad I will be there till the end': What Dean Elgar told his father before the final day of 2nd Test vs India

India opener Mayank Agarwal was on Saturday nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for December following his stellar performance in the Test series against New Zealand and South Africa.

Indian Opener Mayank Agarwal among three nominated for ICC men's Player of the month award

Rishabh Pant has been criticised by many for 'throwing his wicket away' in India's second innings of the second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. Pant was dismissed for a duck in the second innings as India lost the Test match by seven wickets after setting up a target of 240 runs for the hosts in their second innings.

'Rishabh Pant should be given a break': Former India all-rounder on keeper's poor show in 2nd Test vs SA

Usman Khawaja scored his second century of the match to help Australia to 265 for six declared on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes test on Saturday, handing England an unlikely victory target of 388.

Usman Khawaja's unbeaten century puts Australia in a commanding position in 4th Ashes Test

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