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TATA to replace VIVO as IPL title sponsor

Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council announced Tuesday that the Indian native Tata Group will replace Chinese smartphone makers VIVO as the new sponsors of the T20 league as the latter had pulled out of the position ahead of the league's 15th season this year.

IPL 2022 auction to take place in Bengaluru on February 11-13, sources report

Sources have reported that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction will be held in Bengaluru between February 11-13. The IPL 2022 is the 15th rendition of the cash-rich league with the mega auction being set to take welcome the addition of two new teams, namely Lucknow and Ahmedabad, making the IPL a 10-team tournament.

Shardul Thakur's bowling heroics during India vs. South Africa match

Shardul Thakur, the 30-year-old bowler who replaced the wounded Mohammed Siraj on Day 2 of the Johannesburg Test between India and South Africa on Tuesday, wasted no time in doing what he does best: breaking a promising-looking combination.

Pakistan Cricket Board announces 2021 PCB Awards nominations

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the categories and candidates for the annual 'PCB Awards 2021.' As the Pakistani players gave stellar performances in 2021, the board has announced the nominees for several award categories, with pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi dominating five of them.

Former Pakistan rounder Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Mohammad Hafeez, a veteran all-rounder from Pakistan, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, January 3. Hafeez, often known as 'The Professor,' had an 18-year worldwide career.

ICC nominates Ravichandran Ashwin for Test Player of the Year

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's renowned off-spinner, was named one of four contenders for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Cricketer of the Year award on Tuesday. Ashwin took 52 wickets in 16 Test innings (as of December 28) and leads the list of bowlers with the most wickets in 2021.

IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn, Simon Katich join Sunrisers Hyderabad as coaching staff members

The Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced that it signed West Indies legend Brian Lara as the team's batting coach and strategic advisor, Dale Steyn as its bowling coach, and Simon Katich as its assistant coach ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022.

KL Rahul registers seventh century in Test career in Centurion, reaps praises

KL Rahul registered his seventh Test century on Sunday in Centurion on the first day of the ongoing first Test between India and South Africa. The batsman hit a four in the fifth delivery of the 78th over to reach the century after receiving a turn-up delivery by Keshav Maharaj

Virat Kohli takes up helium balloon challenge, answers fans questions

Currently the most well-known Indian sportsman, especially on social media, Virat Kohli is known for his effective batting style which has proven to be a challenge for any bowler.

Wasim Jaffer says Chris Gayle is already a legendary player

Wasim Jaffer, was recently asked by fans on social media about his experience of coaching former West Indies captain and opener Chris Gayl