Ashwin, Jadeja make England struggle
Rajkot, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja struck crucial blows as England posted 102/3 in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the first Test here on Wednesday….
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England to bat vs India in first Test
Rajkot, Nov 9 (IANS) England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to bat in the first cricket Test match against India beginning at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday. India are…
IPL 2017 schedule fiinalised, auction to be held in Bengaluru
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council announced on Tuesday that the schedule for the 2017 season of the lucrative Twenty20 cricket tournament has been finalised and the players’ auction…
WICB moves to levy 20 percent of contract fees from T20 stars
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Nov 8 (IANS) The Federation of International Players Association (FICA) has announced its opposition to an unprecedented move by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to levy 20 percent of the…
Delhi’s Pant blasts quickest century in Ranji history
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Delhi batsman Rishabh Pant completed his century in just 48 deliveries to smash the record of quickest century in the Ranji Trophy domestic cricket tournament, during his side’s clash against Jharkhand…
India’s batting in good health: Laxman
By Gaurav Sharma New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Former batting stalwart V.V.S. Laxman has said he was impressed by the performance of Indian batsmen in the recently concluded cricket series against New Zealand. An elegant…
India not making special preparations ahead of DRS debut: Kohli
Rajkot, Nov 8 (IANS) India Test skipper Virat Kohli has said adjusting to the Decision Review System (DRS) won’t be a problem for the team as it gets ready to take on England in the…
SC allows BCCI to spend Rs.58.66 lakh for England Test
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to spend Rs.58.66 lakh for the conduct of the first Test match between India and…
SC allows BCCI to spend Rs. 58.66 lakhs for England Test
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to spend upto Rs. 58.66 lakhs for the conduct of the first Test match between…
In-form India start England Test series as favourites
Rajkot, Nov 8 (IANS) Visitors England will have their task cut out for them against the in-form No.1 Test side India in the first match of a five-game series, beginning at the Saurashtra Cricket Association…
Haddin, Harris in Australia’s coaching team for ODI series against Kiwis
Melbourne, Nov 8 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday confirmed that former wicket-keeper Brad Haddin and former fast bowler Ryan Harris will join national team head coach Darren Lehmann on the coaching staff for the…
Test success a chance to create new culture: West Indies bowling coach
Potchefstroom (South Africa), Nov 8 (IANS) Bowling coach Roddy Estwick believes the West Indies can build on last week’s cricket Test win over Pakistan and use it to create a new culture in the embattled…
HC suspends DDCA decision to remove Justice Mudgal appointed selectors
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended the order of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) of removing three selectors appointed by a panel set up by Justice Mukul Mudgal,…
HC suspends DDCA’s decision to remove Justice Mudgal appointed selectors
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended the order of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) of removing three selectors appointed by a panel set up by Justice Mukul Mudgal,…
Hardik has talent, need to put his mind in right track: Kapil
By Gaurav Sharma New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former India captain Kapil Dev on Monday advised promising all-rounder Hardik Pandya to put his mind in the right direction if he has to excel in cricket’s…
Iconic MCG could soon be covered with new lightweight roof
Melbourne, Nov 7 (IANS) Australia’s iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) could be fitted with a retractable roof in what would be one of the biggest stadium redevelopments ever attempted. The MCG is in line for…
Focus is on playing attacking cricket, DRS will come later: Rahane
Rajkot, Nov 7 (IANS) With all eyes on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) during the upcoming Test rubber against England, Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said the team’s primary focus is to play…
Clarke, Johnson, Taylor slam DRS after Aussie-SA first Test
Perth, Nov 7 (IANS) Close on the heels of Mitchell Marshs controversial leg before dismissal during the opening cricket Test of the three-match series against South Africa at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) ground…
Shaun Marsh ruled out of second Test against South Africa
Perth, Nov 7 (IANS) Australia opener Shaun Marsh was on Monday ruled out of the second cricket Test against South Africa after fracturing his finger during the first game of the series. Cricket Australia (CA)…
Delhi’s smog hits second day of two Ranji ties
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The thick smog that has shrouded the national capital for the past week affected two Ranji trophy cricket matches for the second consecutive day here on Sunday. The Gujarat vs…