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On this day in 2018, Ireland's Ed Joyce announced his retirement from cricket

Joyce also featured in 256 first-class matches and 311 List A games, amassing 18,465 and 10,267 runs, respectively.

May 24, 2020, 14:50 PM IST

Mohammed Shami says ready to follow all coronavirus precautions when cricket resumes

Earlier this week, the ICC advised against the use of saliva on ball, while also batting for health and temperature checks. 

May 24, 2020, 11:19 AM IST

Born May 23, 1966: Graeme Hick, former England batsman

Zimbabwe-born former England batsman Graeme Hick, who played a total of 185 matches for the national side across formats, was born on this day in 1966.

May 23, 2020, 16:54 PM IST

On this day in 1999, South Africa thrashed England in ICC World Cup clash

Openers Gary Kirsten (45) and Herschelle Gibbs (60) stitched a 111-run partnership for the opening wicket before Lance Klusener smashed a unbeaten knock of 48 to help South Africa post a decent score of 225/7.

May 22, 2020, 16:01 PM IST

Born May 22, 1987: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Pakistan wicketkeeper-bastman

Sarfraz made his international debut during his national side's One-Day International (ODI) clash against arch-rivals India at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in November 2007.

May 22, 2020, 11:36 AM IST

ICC walks down memory lane, posts throwback picture of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid

The picture was from a practice session from 2007 when India traveled to England for a three-match Test series and seven ODIs.

May 21, 2020, 14:55 PM IST

On this day in 1997, Pakistan's Saeed Anwar scored the then highest individual score in ODIs

Anwar smashed a blistering knock of 194 runs off 146 deliveries which was decorated with 22 boundaries and five sixes against India.

May 21, 2020, 11:03 AM IST

Coronavirus: Everyone will be required to adapt to changes, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin was doing an Instagram live session on the official handle of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals and it was then that the spinner was asked how sport will change due to the coronavirus.

May 21, 2020, 09:40 AM IST

Australia's quick Pat Cummins wants 'something artificial' to shine ball

Australia's quick Pat Cummins wants cricket`s lawmakers to approve the use of an artificial substance to shine the ball after a ban on the use of saliva was recommended in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis.

May 20, 2020, 18:44 PM IST

ICC Cricket Committee wants players to stop using saliva to shine ball in post-COVID-19 era

Anil Kumble-led panel also recommended non-neutral match officials for all international matches

May 18, 2020, 22:51 PM IST

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar for his 'four deliveries' tweet on Steve Smith

Former Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has accused the ICC of "throwing neutrality out of window" after being trolled by the world cricket governing body for claiming that he can even now dismiss Australian batting star Steve Smith in four balls.

May 14, 2020, 10:23 AM IST

On this day in 2008, Indian women thrash Sri Lanka to lift fourth Asia Cup title

On May 11 in 2008, the Indian women's cricket team produced an all-round performance to thrash Sri Lanka by 117 runs and lift their fourth successive Asia Cup title at Kurunegala.

May 11, 2020, 16:12 PM IST

ICC asks followers to name all-time favourite fast-bowling pair; Twitterati picks Wasim Akram-Waqar Younis

While majority of them went for Pakistan duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, the pair Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was among the favourite Indian fast-bowling duo.

May 11, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar among top 5 cricketers with most international runs from January 2001 to December 2010

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting tops the list with a total of 19,718 runs, followed by Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara with 17,069 runs.

May 10, 2020, 17:11 PM IST

Born May 10,1958: Tauseef Ahmed, former Pakistan cricketer

Former Pakistan cricketer Tauseef Ahmed, who appeared in 104 matches for the national side between 1980 and 1993, was born on this day in 1958.

May 10, 2020, 14:42 PM IST

Born May 8, 1993: Pat Cummins, Australian fast bowler

Cummins made his debut for Australia during a Twenty20I match against South Africa at Newlands in October 2011. 

May 08, 2020, 10:12 AM IST

Born May 7, 1972: Upul Chandana, former Sri Lankan leg-spinner

Chandana began his career for Sri Lanka during a One-Day International (ODI) clash against Australia at Sharjah in April 1994. 

May 07, 2020, 14:00 PM IST

Born May 4,1985: Ravi Bopara, former England cricketer

Bopara made his last appearance for England during an ODI match against Afghanistan in Sydney in March 2015.

May 04, 2020, 14:09 PM IST

Michael Holding slams 'ridiculous' World Test Championship's points system

In July 2019, the ICC officially launched the inaugural edition of the WTC, which got underway on August 1, 2019. 

May 04, 2020, 13:33 PM IST

On this day in 1990, Pakistan's Wasim Akram took his second ODI hat-trick during Austral-Asia Cup final

On May 4 in 1990, former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram grabbed his second hat-trick in the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for the national side during the final of the Austral-Asia Cup.

May 04, 2020, 12:33 PM IST