India coach Kumble wary of Kiwi spinners
Kanpur, Sep 20 (IANS) India may be tipped to be the favourites for the upcoming Test series at home against New Zealand, but coach Anil Kumble warned on Tuesday that the visitors have enough firepower…
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Pakistan won’t fear powerful West Indies, warns Arthur
Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has praised the West Indies’ ability in the shortest format but said while they respected the reigning world champions, his side intended to play fearless cricket…
West Indies wary of dangerous Pakistan: Badree
Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Leg-spinner Samuel Badree has said the West Indies would be wary of an unpredictable Pakistan side, as they chase victory in the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series. He said Pakistan were…
Lankan pacer Kulasekara released on bail
Colombo, Sep 20 (IANS) Sri Lankan fast-medium bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been released on bail after he was involved in a crash in which a motorcyclist died. The Sri Lanka cricket board said preliminary investigations…
India will be too strong for New Zealand: Brett Lee
By Tridib Baparnash New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Former Australia pace spearhead Brett Lee feels India will be too strong a challenge for New Zealand when the two sides lock horns in the upcoming three-match…
Ganguly, Dalmiya likely to have Eden stands named after them
Kolkata Sep 19 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is mulling naming seven Eden Gardens’ stands after eminent personalities involved with the game in the state like former India captain Sourav Ganguly and late…
Eden to have Lords-like bell before second Test
Kolkata Sep 19 (IANS) Eden Gardens will have a bell similar to the Lords ground ahead of the India-New Zealand second Test starting on Septeber 30, Cricket Association of Bengal officials said here on Monday….
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ICL signs three-year deal with ICC
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Magpie Group on Monday signed a three-year agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over conducting the upcoming Indian Champions League (ICL) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According…
Kapil Dev backs action-packed result-oriented Test matches
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Former India World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev on Monday batted for more aggressive approach to Test cricket, calling it a challenge for both the batsmen and bowlers. Kapil observed…
BCCI partners Janalakshmi Financial Services for three years
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced Janalakshmi Financial Services (Jana) as an Official Partner for a period of three years. Janalakshmi will be the…
West Indies a force in limited overs even without top players: Holder
Dubai, Sep 19 (IANS) The West Indies Test and One-Day skipper Jason Holder has said they remain a powerful force despite the absence of some top players heading into the series against Pakistan in the…
Don’t believe in biopics on cricketers: Gambhir
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Out-of-favour India batsman Gautam Gambhir on Sunday stoked a fresh controversy asserting that films shouldn’t be made on cricketers but on those people who have contributed for the welfare of…
BCCI invites tenders for IPL broadcasting rights
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced an open tender process for global broadcasting rights for the glamorous Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday. “We are…
New Zealand begin India tour with a draw against Mumbai
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) New Zealand began their cricket tour of India with a draw against Mumbai in their three-day warm-up match at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium here on Sunday. The visiting team’s Luke…
Ambrose questions timing of Simmons’ sacking as West Indies coach
St.John’s (Antigua), Sep 18 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose has questioned the dismissal of Phil Simmons as head coach on the eve of the teams series against Pakistan in all formats. Ambrose,…
Radford returns as Windies batting coach for Pakistan series
London, Sep 18 (IANS) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has recruited the services of former Middlesex and Sussex batsman Toby Radford as batting coach for the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates…
Stokes launches scathing attack on Samuels in new book
London, Sep 18 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes has launched a scathing attack on the West Indies middle-order batsman Marlon Samuels in the newest twist of a lingering feud between the two cricketers. In an…
Pawar, Yadav’s tons propel Mumbai to 107-run lead over New Zealand
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) New Zealand bowlers were put to a stern test as Ranji Trophy Champions Mumbai reached 431/5 to gain a comfortable 107-run lead on the second day of the three-day practice…
Hope my understanding with Ashwin helps the team: Wriddhiman Saha
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is buoyant over his understanding with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and hopes it would augur well for the team as it readies to host New…