Cricket

By Veturi Srivatsa Justice Mukul Mudgal is the most sought after man in the world of sport. The former chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court is also the most feared in Indian…

St. Kitts, July 16 (IANS) After a consistent performance in the practice games in the run up to the first Test against the West Indies starting July 21, India’s batsman Lokesh Rahul praised head coach…

London, July 15 (IANS) The Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) has threatened to take legal action against the Masters Champions League (MCL), following non-payment of dues. The MCL — a T20 tournament for retired…

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) England will play a five-match Test series followed by three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals on their tour of India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced…

Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), July 14 (IANS) India’s seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that patience will be the key for him and other bowlers on the slow tracks of the West Indies during the…

Colombo, July 14 (IANS) Ahead of their three-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, Australia skipper Steve Smith has confirmed the appointment of legendary Muttiah Muralitharan as a consultant to work with the young spinners….

London, July 13 (IANS) England’s legendary all-rounder Ian Botham believes his country’s Test side is the most feared in the world and deserves to be in the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings….

St Kitts, July 13 (IANS) Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, India will have a final chance to work on their shortcomings when the Virat Kohli-led visitors take on WICB President’s XI…

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Afghanistan are attempting to have more One-Day International (ODI) cricket fixtures leading into September 2017 cut-off for 2019 World Cup qualification by proposing annual bilateral games against India and teams…

London, July 13 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who was part of the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory panel that selected Anil Kumble as head coach, has reckoned that the legendary leg-spinner will help the young Indian…

St.John’s (Antigua), July 12 (IANS) Indian speedster Ishant Sharma who is gearing up for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies believes the five-day cricket is his strength. Ishant is the most-experienced fast bowler…

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) vice president C.K. Khanna on Tuesday announced that a new CEO and CFO for the association will be named as per Board of Control…

London, July 12 (IANS) Legendary batsman legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday joined Spartan International Group as an investor and member advisory board. The former India batsman has joined as an investor and will serve on…

London, July 12 (IANS) Out of favour England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the bandwagon of players who believe Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir should be banned for life as he was involved in the infamous…

Dubai, July 12 (IANS) With England taking on Pakistan and India locking horns with the West Indies, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings may be heading for some major changes in the near future….

Sydney, July 12 (IANS) Hailing his frontline seamer Mitchell Starc, Australia coach Darren Lehmann on Tuesday said the lanky pacer has the pedigree to take 300 Test wickets, only if his fitness and workload can…

Kingston, July 12 (IANS) Pacer Jerome Taylor has announced his retirement from Test cricket after an injury-plagued 13-year first class career but will be available for selection in the shorter formats of the game. The…

London, July 12 (IANS) Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad said his team needs to forget about Pakistan bolwer Mohammad Amir’s past and concentrate on his cricketing abilities as he is capable of doing some real…