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2018 - YEAR IN REVIEW

2018 - YEAR IN REVIEW
A year of falling apart for Australia

A year of falling apart for Australia

The ball-tampering saga shook Australia to its very core, got two of its best players suspended, had a review pointing at the existence of a toxic culture, and left a side vulnerable
More of the Black Caps please
India in 2018 / Rejoice and regret
Pakistan in 2018 / A familiar fickleness
SA in 2018 / A good year sullied by the AB decision
England in 2018 / A turnaround year in Tests for ODI giants
2018 - YEAR IN REVIEW
The year of results, the year of happy journeys

The year of results, the year of happy journeys

2018 witnessed a dip in the percentage of Tests being drawn as well as teams going beyond the conventional wisdom of 'kings at home, paupers away'
Retirements in 2018, and their groundbreaking intrigue
Test team of the year
ODI team of the year
T20 team of the year
INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, 2018-19
Rohit to miss New Year Test against Australia

Rohit to miss New Year Test against Australia

He will join the ODI squad on January 8 ahead of the three-match series that begins on January 12, the BCCI announced
The pace attack that refuses to give in, and keeps on giving
India retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Stats / A 37-year drought ended
Our first-class cricket is amazing: Virat Kohli
2018 IN REVIEW
Ever-improving women's cricket falls short of a quantum leap

Ever-improving women's cricket falls short of a quantum leap

Year 2018 made it difficult to assess whether the game has moved forward or is still searching for acceptance outside Twitter hashtags
Mandhana named Cricketer of the Year, Healy wins T20 honour
YEAR IN REVIEW
Sri Lanka seek light amidst dark times

Sri Lanka seek light amidst dark times

8h ago
Since the retirements of Sangakkara and Jayawardene, Sri Lanka have stumbled on many occasions and there doesn't seem to be a window of hope
Afghanistan in 2018 / A year to remember for Afghanistan
Bangladesh in 2018 / More disappointments than glories
Windies in 2018 / A familiar tale
Associates in 2018 / Doing more with less
INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, 2018-19
Paine admits that Australia need Smith, Warner

Paine admits that Australia need Smith, Warner

1d ago
The world-class top-order batsmen are currently still serving their bans for the ball-tampering saga
Labuschagne added to Australia squad for Sydney Test
SRI LANKA IN NEW ZEALAND 2018-19
New Zealand end 2018 with fourth consecutive series win

New Zealand end 2018 with fourth consecutive series win

1d ago
Hosts defeated Sri Lanka by 423 runs in Christchurch to take the two-match series 1-0
Scorecard
Angelo Mathews ruled out of Brisbane Test
Gallery
PAKISTAN TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2018-19
Would be stupid to not give seaming wickets to our bowlers - du Plessis

Would be stupid to not give seaming wickets to our bowlers - du Plessis

2d ago
The South African pace bowling attack has the best bowling average in 2018
Amla, Elgar give South Africa 1-0 lead
Second innings struggles are due to mental pressure - Sarfraz
PCB 'strongly refute baseless allegations' of Arthur's outburst
Arthur receives demerit point for showing dissent
HARSHA BHOGLE
ODI XI of 2018

ODI XI of 2018

3d ago
Rohit walks into Harsha Bhogle's ODI XI of 2018 but there are some surprises in here too. Watch as the Voice of Cricket picks his ODI XI of the year. Are your favourites in it?
T20 XI of 2018

T20 XI of 2018

5d ago
Harsha Bhogle has picked his T20 XI of the year. Find out if your favourites have made the cut
ENGLAND CRICKET NEWS
Alastair Cook knighted after illustrious career

Alastair Cook knighted after illustrious career

2d ago
The former England captain becomes the first cricketer to receive the honour since Ian Botham in 2007
BBL 2018-19
Ingram, Siddle help Strikers back to winning ways

Ingram, Siddle help Strikers back to winning ways

22m ago
Sydney Thunder recorded their second loss on the bounce
Hobart Hurricanes keep unbeaten run intact
RANJI TROPHY 2018-19
Ranji Highlights: Evergreen Wasim Jaffer shines for Vidarbha

Ranji Highlights: Evergreen Wasim Jaffer shines for Vidarbha

23h ago
The veteran batsman struck an enterprising 178 off just 196 balls against his former side Mumbai
Manish to take over captaincy for Karnataka
WBBL 2018-19
Perry, Gardner help Sixers consolidate top spot

Perry, Gardner help Sixers consolidate top spot

6h ago
Elsewhere, Brisbane Heat moved up to second spot and are now tied on points with Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers
Year in review: Throwback to Team India's journey in 2018

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Year in review: Throwback to Team India's journey in 2018

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ODI XI of 2018

ODI XI of 2018

Dec 27 2018
Harsha Bhogle picks his top-5 events of 2018

Harsha Bhogle picks his top-5 events of 2018

1d ago
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SPECIALS

Zubayr Hamza 1.0 - A sign of South Africa's future

Zubayr Hamza 1.0 - A sign of South Africa's future

Although it's far too early to tell, in Zubayr Hamza there appears to be an appropriate plug for the gargantuan hole that Hashim Amla will leave
Kotla pitch fiasco turns spotlight to neutral curator issue

Kotla pitch fiasco turns spotlight to neutral curator issue

The match on Saturday had a delayed start due to a wet pitch, and the neutral curator overlooking the affairs - Sunil Chauhan - wasn't present at the venue at the time of handing over the ground to the match referee
Hugh Edmeades: The man who sold the world

Hugh Edmeades: The man who sold the world

Unable to take the job in 2007, the new IPL auctioneer's life came a full circle in 2018
The Nathan Lyon effect

The Nathan Lyon effect

The 31-year-old has made a massive impact in the ongoing series against India
The Patiala cousins who made it big at the IPL auction

The Patiala cousins who made it big at the IPL auction

"I had never imagined that I would get into any of the franchises with such a hefty price tag." - Prabhsimran

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