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Top seed Novak Djokovic raised his level to put an end to the fairytale run of Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven during a battling 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2 victory on Sunday and keep his Wimbledon title defence on track. Chasing a fourth straight Wimbledon crown and seventh overall at the …

Veteran bowler James Anderson called on England’s batsmen to play with aggression as they look to claw their way back into the rearranged fifth Test against India at Edgbaston. The hosts closed on 84-5 on day two of the Test, 332 runs behind and needing 133 to avoid follow-on, with …

Bangladesh cricketers had a distressing experience during their sea voyage from Saint Lucia to Dominica on Thursday. In a five-hour-long ferry ride from Saint Lucia to Dominica via Martinique island, a number of cricketers felt seasick and questions were raised regarding Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) travel arrangements for the Tigers’ …

Jos Buttler said he had been given the “greatest honour” after being named as England’s new white-ball captain in succession to “inspirational” World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan. Buttler’s appointment was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday, just two days after Morgan announced his retirement from international …

Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in Friday’s delayed fifth Test against England, after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was ruled out with Covid-19, it was announced Thursday. India had given Rohit a chance to return a negative test but the opener will be unavailable, with fast bowler Bumrah leading the team …

England have recalled James Anderson for the delayed fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday. The paceman missed the conclusion of England’s series whitewash of New Zealand when an ankle injury ruled him out of the third Test at Headingley. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google …

Pakistan has given separate contracts to players in the Test and limited-overs squads in a bid to build long-term depth, the chief selector said Thursday. Previously, top players were offered one contract and could be called on to play any version of the game, but specialisation has made this out …

India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the rescheduled fifth Test against England beginning on Friday and seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side instead, the touring team said on Thursday. Rohit was doubtful for the clash since he tested positive for COVID-19 during a warm-up match in …

Roquibul Hassan, the first captain of the national cricket team, believes that cricketers have to illustrate the beauty of Test cricket in order to attract fans. While raising questions about a lack of Test culture following a humiliating defeat 2-0 series defeat to the West Indies, Test captain Shakib Al …