Chris Green

The moment came on the third ball of the 17th over of the first innings when Amir bowled a slow bouncer to Faheem Ashraf. Faheem tried to play an upper-cut but edged it to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

Uttar Pradesh police and Special Operations Group apprehended two men in Meerut for operating a counterfeit currency racket. Seized from them were fake notes worth over Rs 4.88 lakh, printing equipment, and partially printed currency. The duo reportedly used Instagram to connect with buyers and supplied fake notes via courier and direct exchanges.

Australian all-rounder Chris Green, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for this year's IPL, has been banned from bowling for three months after being reported for an illegal action during the Big Bash League (BBL).

The toss is conducted in the Big Bash League not by a coin but by a bat flip. And nowadays the edges of the bats are so thick that the willows can sometimes land on their edges. That's exactly what happened before the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday.

Australia's T20I squad in India is set for a major overhaul with six World Cup winners returning home before the series concludes. Changes include the return of wicketkeeper-batter Josh Phillippe and big-hitter Ben McDermott for the third T20I in Guwahati, and the addition of NSW duo Ben Dwarshuis and spinner Chris Green. Green, recently appointed as the full-time captain of the Sydney Thunder, is set to make his international debut in either Raipur or the series-ending match in Bengaluru.

Spinner Chris Green on Tuesday equalled the record for registering the most economical spell by an Australian bowler in the shortest format of the game.

Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday, and head coach Brendon McCullum feels the side will be at its aggressive best during the 2021 edition.

In spite of a below-par performance in the last Indian Premier League in the UAE where they failed to make the knockouts, the Kolkata Knight Riders kept faith in their side as they retained most of their players.

Australia skipper Matthew Wade opted to bowl after winning the toss in the fifth and final T20I against India at the MChinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape sealed top spot and a Qualifier 1 berth with a seven-wicket win over MI Cape Town, knocking the latter out of playoff contention. Chris Green starred on debut with 3/29 before Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke powered the chase, ensuring the Orange Army finished in the top two.

Pretoria Capitals booked their place in the SA20 Season 4 final after beating Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 7-wickets at Kingsmead in Durban. Bryce Parsons (3/10 and 60) and Dewald Brevis (75 off 38 balls) played key roles in Capitals' surge to the title match. This will be their first appearance in the SA20 final.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins became the most expensive foreign buy ever in the Indian Premier League (IPL) players' auction when two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders bid a whopping Rs 15.50 crore for him.

Australia's skipper Pat Cummins acknowledges the struggles of the Australian cricket team in the Twenty20 series in India after their 50-over World Cup victory. The team faced a subpar Indian team and reinforcements were sent to relieve the struggling World Cup heroes. Cummins recognizes the strain on the players who have been playing in India since September, with a hectic domestic cricket summer ahead of them. Despite the challenges, Cummins stands by his team and believes these tours provide opportunities for younger players.

West Indies all-rounders Sunil Narine and Andre Russell on Sunday arrived in Abu Dhabi to join the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jos Buttler showcased remarkable mental strength by scoring a half-century in The Hundred, dedicating his performance to his late father. Despite the emotional burden, the 34-year-old's fluent 57 off 34 balls wasn't enough to secure victory for his team. His heartfelt tribute after reaching fifty resonated with supporters, highlighting his resilience and commitment.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided youngsters a platform to showcase their skills and Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach Kyle Mills feels that rookies like Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi will be able to earn glory if they are able to dismiss India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli in this edition of the tournament.

England's white-ball analyst Nathan Leamon will be joining Kolkata Knight Riders as a strategic consultant ahead of 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Trinbago Knight Riders and St. Lucia Zouks registered dominant wins in their respective semifinals to qualify for the Caribbean Premier League final here.

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are 'hopeful that England and Australian players will not have to skip their initial matches in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as something is being worked out to see the interests of all.

Ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dubai's tallest building, Burj Khalifa lit up in the colours of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Babar Azam was left furious during a BBL match when teammate Steve Smith refused a simple run to keep strike in the Power Surge. The incident occurred in the 11th over and went viral. Smith later smashed a record 32-run over and scored 100. Babar was dismissed soon after in frustration, but the Sixers won comfortably, with Smith named Player of the Match.

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Mustafizur Rahman brought back memories of his rookie days with his cerebral variations but an impressive rear-guard action from Anuj Rawat took Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a respectable 173 for six in the IPL opener in Chennai on Friday. However on a good batting track, the total might not be enough to stop CSK.

Check MI vs KKR IPL live score updates, scorecard, ball by ball commentary, live streaming and highlights on Times of India.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian cricket veteran, has signed with Sydney Thunder for BBL 15, marking a significant moment in Big Bash League history. Following his retirement from Tests and opting out of the IPL, Ashwin will bring his experience to the spin-heavy squad.

Nottinghamshire secured a victory against Lancashire in a Vitality Blast match which was marked by 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed taking a hat-trick and five wickets. Notts initially struggled but ultimately chased down the target. Despite the win, Nottinghamshire missed the quarter-finals.

Steve Smith's tactical decision to deny Babar Azam a single during a crucial power surge ultimately paid off as Smith smashed a record-breaking 32 runs in the subsequent over. Despite Babar's visible frustration, Smith's aggressive batting secured a five-wicket win for the Sydney Sixers, with Smith going on to score a century.

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones lauded the addition of England skipper Eoin Morgan to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad and said that he can assist the franchise's captain Dinesh Karthik in IPL 2020.

In a predictable move, the Indian team made four changes to their squad. Prasidh Krishna was dropped, and Mukesh Kumar returned to the team. Deepak Chahar was brought in to replace Arshdeep Singh. The batting order also saw changes with Shreyas Iyer making a comeback as vice-captain, taking the place of Tilak Varma. Additionally, Jitesh Sharma, who last played during the Asian Games, was included as the wicketkeeper, filling in for the rested Ishan Kishan.