The academy has been started in collaboration with ICON Sports Academy, which began in January 2023. The official announcement about the new DC Cricket Academy was made during a press conference in Guwahati on Friday.
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Despite retirement from int'l cricket, Dhoni highest taxpayer in J'khand
According to the Income-Tax Department, former captain of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni has consistently been the highest individual taxpayer in the state, ever since he started his career in international cricket.
Former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passes away at 88
Salim Durani, one of the finest all-rounders, passed away at his home here after a prolonged battle with cancer, on Sunday. He was 88, according to a family source.
BCCI annual contracts: Jadeja promoted to A+ category; joins Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah
Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Sunday promoted to A+ Grade in the BCCI's annual player contracts for the men's team for the 2022-23 season, joining Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in the highest category.
4th Test: India need to work on both batting and bowling, says Dravid
India have to improve both in its batting and bowling during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the team wants to win the match and qualify for the World Test Championship final without the help of others, said head coach Radhul Draivd on Tuesday.
Gardner, Sciver-Brunt and Wolvaardt in shortlist for ICC Women Player of the Month for February
A trio of stars from Australia, England and South Africa -- Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt that dominated the ICC Women's T20 World Cup -- have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's Player of the Month Award for February 2023.
Jadeja, Brook, Motie shortlist for ICC Men's Player of the Month for February
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, England batter Harry Brook and West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie on Tuesday made it to the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for February 2023.
WPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, elect to bowl first against Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bowl first against Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals in the second match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at Brabourne Stadium, here on Sunday.
WPL could offer a path to India Team for youngsters, says Gujarat Giants' captain Beth Mooney
The Adani Gujarat Giants' captain Beth Mooney, who recently won yet another Women's T20 World Cup title in South Africa with the Australian side, said that there has been a buzz amongst the players about the tournament.
WPL 2023: Hurley Gala aims for shining in a 'very good opportunity' after overcoming World Cup setback
With Adani Gujarat Giants all set to kickstart the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, young pace all-rounder Hurley Gala is raring to go in what she calls is a 'very good opportunity'.
Virat, Anushka visit Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, offer prayers
Earlier this year, the duo also visited Rishikesh and Vrindavan with their daughter Vamika. While in Vrindavan, the family paid a visit to Baba Neem Karoli's ashram, in Rishikesh, they visited the Swami Dayanand Ji Maharaj's samadhi at Swami Dayanand Ashram.
WPL will present situations for players on what needs to be done in crunch situations: Veda Krishnamurthy
India batter Veda Krishnamurthy feels the WPL will present learning opportunities for players in the competition for dealing with crunch situations in a game. The WPL season-opener on March 4 will see Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium.
Women's T20 World Cup: Mandhana makes Ireland pay for missed chances as India reach semis
A sparkling innings from Smriti Mandhana helped India seal a semifinal spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 with a rain-affected five-run victory over Ireland.
Women's T20 World Cup: Jemimah, Richa lead India to seven-wicket win over Pakistan
Fantastic unbeaten knocks by Jemimah Rodrigues (53 not out off 38) and Richa Ghosh (31 not out off 20) led India to an impressive seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of Women's T20 World Cup 2023 at Newlands Cricket Ground, here on Sunday.
Assam fast bowler Abu Nechim announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Assam fast bowler Abu Nechim, who also played for India U19 men's team and had appearances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has announced retirement from all forms of the game.
IPL 2023, mini-auction: Sam Curran gets highest-ever bid, sold to PBKS for 18.5 cr; MI get Green for 17.5 cr
England all-rounder Sam Curran on Friday became the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history after Punjab Kings bought him for a whopping Rs 18.50 crore at the 2023 mini-auction of the cash-rich tournament.
Facing open revolt in Hyderabad Cricket Association, Azharuddin remains defiant
Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president Mohammed Azharuddin faces a revolt with the majority of members deciding to conduct elections to elect new office-bearers even as the former Indian cricket captain remained defiant.
India turned down visas of Pak blind cricket team for ongoing T20 WC, Pak body says
In a statement, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said India has denied the team visas for the tournament, which is taking place in the neighbouring country from December 5 to 17, Dawn reported.
India missed a leg-spinner in T20 WC, pressure to perform at big stage affect 'Men in Blue' at ICC events: Moeen Ali
England all-rounder Moeen Ali feels that India missed a leg spinner in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the pressure of performing on the big stage is one of the reasons for the 'Men-in-Blue' failure in ICC tournaments.
Sikkim set to host its first ever Ranji Trophy match this December
The Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA), in a press statement, said the association has received BCCI approval to host Ranji Trophy matches in Sikkim, after having met the standards required for hosting the first-class tournament.
BCCI scraps Chetan Sharma-led selection committee, invites fresh applications
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has initiated the process to re-constitute the selection committee for the senior men's team and invited applications to appoint five selectors.
T20 World Cup: Ben Stokes slams unbeaten 52 as England beat Pakistan, become white-ball kings
All-rounder Ben Stokes showed calmness and poise in his typical gritty style to slam an unbeaten 52 in guiding England to the Men's T20 World Cup title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer New Zealand by 7 wickets to reach final
Pakistan produced a clinical performance to thrash New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semifinal at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, here on Wednesday.
Retain Axar or bring in Chahal; India's dilemma for England test
India stormed to the top of the Group 2 Super 12 league of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup last night by demolishing Zimbabwe by a staggering 71-run margin in their final round robin clash at the huge Melbourne Cricket Ground here.
T20 World Cup: India set up semis showdown with England after 71-run defeat of Zimbabwe, top Group 2
India set up a semifinal showdown with England in the Men's T20 World Cup after a 71-run thrashing of Zimbabwe in their final Group 2 match in Super 12 stage in front of a huge crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.