Height became a problem in finding accommodation for an Afghani man who flew down to watch one-day international cricket series between Afghanistan and West Indies here.

Eight-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find accommodation in India

Steve Smith struck a sparkling half-century to fire Australia to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their T20 match in Canberra on Tuesday. The former captain's unbeaten 80 from 51 balls gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their three-match series after the opener was washed out in Sydney on Sunday.

Cricket: Steve Smith fires Australia to victory over Pakistan in T20 match

Bangladesh defeated India by seven wickets in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley stadium here on Sunday. The visitors have now taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

T20I: Bangladesh trounce India, Mushfiqur shines

Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Virat Kohli's record to become the highest run-getter in the T20I format of the game. Sharma played a knock of nine runs in the first T20I against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley stadium.

Rohit Sharma scores most runs in T20I, breaks Kohli's record

As concerns over pollution in the national capital continues to grow, Bangladesh`s players were seen training wearing marks at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.

Delhi T20I: Bangladesh players train with masks as air quality drops in national capital

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is taking an indefinite break from cricket with immediate effect as he undergoes treatment for mental health issues, coach Justin Langer said.

Cricket: Australia's Glenn Maxwell battling mental health problems, takes break

India will be hosting Day-Night Test match in Eden Gardens of Kolkata, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly confirmed on Tuesday.

Bangladesh agrees to play Day-Night Test match: Sourav Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be held as scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium here despite air quality in Delhi deteriorating post-Diwali.

India-Bangladesh T20I to be held in Delhi as planned despite poor air quality

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday visited team India's dressing room here at JSCA Stadium Complex and interacted with the players. The third and final Test of India and South Africa was played in Ranchi, which is also Dhoni's hometown.

MS Dhoni visits Team India at JSCA Stadium Complex in Ranchi

Pakistan dropped former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed from the country's Twenty 20 and Test squads for their upcoming Australian tour Monday, while experienced players Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez were also given the axe in the shorter format.

Pakistan drops Sarfraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik from Australia tour

Paceman Umesh Yadav claimed three wickets as India bowled out South Africa for 162 and forced the follow-on on day three of the third Test on Monday. The tourists will bat again trailing by 335 runs in response to India's 497 for nine declared in Ranchi.

India vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Proteas all out for 162, Kohli enforces follow on

Former middle-order batsman Mike Hussey has been drafted in by Australian coach Justin Langer to help mentor the side during their upcoming Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Mike Hussey joins Australia staff for Sri Lanka, Pakistan series

Rohit Sharma struck his maiden double Test century Sunday as India declared on 497 for nine on day two of the third Test against South Africa. The in-form opener reached the milestone with a six off paceman Lungi Ngidi in the third over after lunch to a standing ovation from the raucous home crowd in Ranchi.

Rohit Sharma hits double ton as India declare on 497-9

Opening batsman Rohit Sharma on Saturday broke the record for registering the most number of sixes in a bilateral Test series. He achieved the feat on the first day of the third and final Test against South Africa here at Ranchi.

Rohit Sharma breaks Shimron Hetmyer's record of most sixes in Test series

Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of the West Indies for a second spell on a four-year deal, the country's cricket board (CWI) has said. Simmons, who takes over from interim coach Floyd Reifer, was first named coach after the 2015 World Cup but was suspended for a period later that year for questioning selectors.

West Indies reappoint Phil Simmons as coach

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has praised the current skipper Virat Kohli calling him a 'champion player'. "India is a good team. They are playing well. Yes, I know they have not won a big tournament but they played well in the big tournaments except the semis and the finals.

Virat Kohli is a champion player: Sourav Ganguly

Former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten would be the perfect candidate to replace Trevor Bayliss as England coach and the country's cricket board should not hesitate to make another overseas appointment, former captain Michael Atherton said.

Gary Kirsten ideal candidate to coach England: Michael Atherton

Mayank Agarwal hit his second century in successive matches on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa Thursday and said his side should aim for a 500-run first innings.

2nd Test: Mayank Agarwal hits ton as India dominate South Africa

England fast bowler James Anderson has swapped the cricket nets for the facilities at the training ground of Premier League champions Manchester City in a bid to recover from a calf injury, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

Cricket: England bowler Anderson seeks Manchester City's help in regaining fitness

India's 15-year-old women's cricket sensation Shafali Verma had to get her hair cut like a boy so that she could get into the local academy to train, her father said.

Shafali Verma, Indian women's cricket sensation needed boy's haircut to play

Seconds after the NBA's first games in India ended, the packed Mumbai stadium erupted with cheers as spectators -- some of whom were still struggling to understand basketball etiquette -- rose to their feet.

NBA scores on debut in cricket-mad India but questions remain

1st Test, Day-2: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal put India on top against South Africa

India's opener Mayank Agarwal hits maiden double century against South Africa in first Test

Committee of Administrator's chief, Vinod Rai, on Wednesday said that the newly elected Board of Control for Cricket body will have the liberty to appoint Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) if the need arises.

New elected BCCI body to have freedom to appoint CAC

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