England all-rounder Ben Stokes had a miraculous escape on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. England were reduced to 36/4 at one stage in their first innings before Stokes and Jonny Bairstow helped the visitors fight back with a 128-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Sachin Tendulkar asks valid question after Stokes' miraculous escape during 4th Ashes Test, Twitter responds

An unbeaten century by Jonny Bairstow (103 off 140 balls) on another rain-interrupted day saw England post 258/7 on Day 3 of the fourth Ashes Test, even as Australia strengthened their advantage with the ball, with Pat Cummins and Scott Boland taking two wickets apiece at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Jonny Bairstow's century keeps England in fight despite Australia's dominance in 4th Ashes Test

Slow over-rates in T20 Internationals will invite stricter penalties now with the ICC on Friday announcing that teams which fail to keep up with the schedule will end up with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the innings, starting this month.

Slow over-rate penalty, optional drinks interval: ICC changes T20I playing conditions

India's domestic cricket schedule was thrown into chaos on Tuesday when the BCCI decided to postpone major tournaments including Ranji Trophy and the Col CK Naidu Trophy due to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.

BCCI postpones Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments amid COVID-19 surge

Virat Kohli-led India got off to a brilliant start in the ongoing Test series against South Africa as they got the better of Proteas by 113 runs in the series-opener in Centurion.

India en route to becoming one of the great teams on earth: Ex-Aussie spinner hails Virat Kohli &  Co.

New Zealand host Bangladesh in the first Test match of 2022 at Mount Maunganui from Saturday. This will be New Zealand's first Test at home since being crowned World Champions in June. All-Rounder Mitchell Santner looks back on that triumph and a memorable year for the New Zealand team in this conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION EXCLUSIVE: A memorable 2021 for New Zealand Cricket

7-0: A look at India's woeful Test record in South Africa

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ran through the South Africa batting line-up in the onging first Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets.

My father would cycle 30km to take me to coaching camp: Md. Shami recalls struggles after 200 Test wickets

One of India's greatest spinners of all time, Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket earlier this week. Harbhajan drew curtains on a career that lasted over 23 years as he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker of all time for India across formats.

'No one told me why I was dropped': Harbhajan Singh opens up on 'sad story of Indian cricket' post retirement

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday (December 24) as he drew curtains on an illustrious career spanning over 23 years.

Sourav Ganguly held me when I was 'no one', I was 'someone' when Dhoni became captain: Harbhajan Singh

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday, addressed the pre-match press conference ahead of the team's first Test against South Africa in the upcoming three-match series.

Ajinkya Rahane seems to be in good space: Rahul Dravid on batter's rough patch ahead of SA Test series

Rahul Dravid was part of the Indian team when a young Virat Kohli made his Test debut for India in 2011. Kohli has since gone on to become one of the best batsmen of the current era and has established his credentials as a modern-day great with his batting heroics across formats.

I was there when Virat Kohli made his debut, his growth as a cricketer has been phenomenal: Rahul Dravid

Indian cricket team will take on South Africa in the series-opener of the upcoming three-match rubber at the SuperSport Park in Centurion from Sunday (December 26).

Explained! Why series-opener between India-South Africa will be called Boxing Day Test?

From failing to cement his spot in the Indian Test team during their tour of Australia in 2020-21 to being named the vice-captain of the side for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, KL Rahul has managed to script a remarkable turnaround in his Test career.

Never thought I would get to play another Test for India: KL Rahul on being appointed as vice-captain

Australia's star batter Matthew Wade recently opened up on his battle with testicular cancer at the age of 16. Wade was one of the heroes for Australia during their T20 World Cup 2021 title-winning campaign where he produced a match-winning knock under pressure in the all-important semi-final against Pakistan.

'Sport pushed me through': Australia's Matthew Wade opens up on battle with testicular cancer at age of 16

Virat Kohli-led India are in South Africa for three Tests and equal number of ODIs, starting from December 26 at Centurion. However, things aren't at its very best between Indian Test captain Kohli and Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI.

THROWBACK: 'One of my favourite captains' - When Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Virat Kohli

Sports schedules go haywire due to Omicron Covid variant: What's cancelled, what's postponed

Sri Lankan Cricketer and World Cup winner Roshan Mahanama speak to WION on the release of his new book ''My Innings: Retired hurt to the best view of the game"'.

Sri Lankan Cricketer & World Cup winner Roshan Mahanama speaks to WION on release of his new book

Indian youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Captaining Maharashtra in the tournament, Gaikwad has dominated the run-scoring charts with over 600 runs so far in just five matches as he bangs on the selectors' door ahead of the ODI series against South Africa.

'Seemed like he was playing against kids': Aakash Chopra wants youngster in squad for South Africa ODIs

In an exclusive interview with WION, former Sri Lankan cricketer Roshan Mahanama shed light on the present situation of Sri Lankan cricket. Mahanama said that at present, Sri Lankan cricket has been politicised and needs to be protected.

Sri Lankan Cricket politicised, needs to be protected: Roshan Mahanama

Virat Kohli's explosive press conference ahead of India's upcoming Test series against South Africa has put the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a spot of bother amid the raging controversy over the change in team India's ODI captaincy.

All selectors put together have not played half the number of matches Virat Kohli has: Ex-India all-rounder

India's Test captain Virat Kohli rubbished the rumours that all is not well between him and India's newly-appointed white-ball captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit replaced Kohli as captain of the ODI side last week ahead of the team's upcoming tour of South Africa.

It's absolutely ridiculous! When Virat Kohli rubbished rumours of rift between him and Rohit Sharma

Pakistan got off to a winning start in the onging three-match series against West Indies at home. Babar Azam & Co. thrashed West Indies by 63 runs in the series-opener at the National Stadium in Karachi to take 1-0 lead and set a new world record in T20Is.

Pakistan create history, set new world record after thrashing West Indies by 63 runs in 1st T201

Rohit Sharma has become India's new captain across white-ball formats after replacing Virat Kohli as the ODI skipper of the team last week. Rohit had been appointed as the T20I skipper of the Indian team after Kohli decided to step down from captaincy post the T20 World Cup 2021.

Rohit Sharma heaps praise on Virat Kohli: He led from the front, there was determination to win every game

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