Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced that he will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the second Commonwealth Bank Test against New Zealand in Perth. Johnson, 34, the country’s fourth highest Test wicket-taker, informed his teammates of his decision last night, saying that... Read more
Neither India nor South Africa could cope with the Day Three batting conditions but the advantage India had built up over the first two days was sufficient to give them victory by 108 runs in the First Freedom Series Test match at Mohali on Saturday. India started the day... Read more
Cricket Australia has congratulated former Australian captain Ricky Ponting who has this evening been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame at a gala celebration in Melbourne. One of the greatest cricketers ever to play the game, Ponting was a brilliant batsman and fieldsman with freakish skills. His... Read more
By CricketCountry Staff As India gears up for a stern Test from South Africa, Ravi Shastri who was been the Team Director since the England tour of 2014 was informed that he would continue in his position till ICC World Twenty20 2016. Speaking ahead of the South Africa series... Read more
By Bharath Seervi Michael Clarke retired from international cricket after losing the Ashes 2015 2-3 under his captaincy. Bharath Seervi lists some important records held by Clarke in his Test career. Australian skipper (and senior-most cricketer) Michael Clarke retired from Tests and international cricket after the Ashes 2015. Australia... Read more
Dale Steyn says his passion and hunger to win games for South Africa has been the pillar behind his reign as arguably the best fast bowler of his generation. Steyn’s entry into the 400-wicket club is further testament to the brilliance and skill of the 32-year-old, who continues to... Read more
The International Cricket Council has congratulated Scotland and the Netherlands for winning the ICC World Twenty20 2015 Qualifier after the final was rained off on Sunday. Under the regulations of the tournament, in the event of a no-result in the final, the title is shared. ICC Chief Executive David... Read more
The Governing Council of the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) has today confirmed that the CLT20 competition will be discontinued with immediate effect. The Governing Council of the CLT20, comprising representatives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Cricket Australia (CA) made... Read more
Pakistan has jumped three places to third in the ICC Test Championship table following a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final cricket Test in Pallekele on Tuesday. Pakistan had entered the series in sixth position on 97 points, one ahead of Sri Lanka. The 2-1... Read more
Australia fast-bowler Ryan Harris has today announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after injury ruled him out of taking any further part in the Qantas Tour of the British Isles. Harris, 35, made his Test debut for Australia in 2010 in a match against New Zealand in... Read more