IPL: Mumbai opt to bat against Punjab
Visakhapatnam, May 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Friday. Mumbai made one change to…
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BCCI welcomes appointment of Kumble, Dravid on ICC panel
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The Indian cricket board on Friday welcomed the extension of Anil Kumbles term as International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee chairman for three more years and Rahul Dravids appointment to the…
Kumble re-appointed ICC cricket panel chief; Dravid to debut
Dubai, May 13 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday re-appointed former India skipper Anil Kumble as its cricket committee chairman while his teammate Rahul Dravid was added as a member of the panel…
Not qualified to be BCCI president: Ganguly
Kolkata: CAB chief Sourav Ganguly addresses a press conference in Kolkata, on March 9, 2016. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Former India captain and incumbent Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly…
IPL: KKR host struggling Supergiants
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would look to get one foot into the play-offs when they host a struggling Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at…
IPL: Delhi restrict Hyderabad to 146 for 8
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad squandered a brilliant start to finish at 146 for eight against a disciplined Delhi Daredevils in a league encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi…
Independent Manohar elected ICC chairman unopposed
Mumbai: BCCI president Shashank Manohar arrives to attend BCCI`s special general meeting in Mumbai, on Feb 19, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as…
IPL: Delhi win toss; opt to bowl vs Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday. The visitors have…
IPL 2016 reaches massive 317 mn viewers
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) The ninth edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a massive viewership of 317 million. Official broadcasters of the Twenty20 tournament, Sony Max, Sony Six and Sony ESPN…
BCCI congratulates Manohar on election as ICC chairman
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Thursday welcomed Shashank Manohar unopposed election as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. Manohar, who stepped down as president of the Board of Control for Cricket…
IPL: KKR ropes in Tait as Hastings’ replacement
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as replacement for his compatriot John Hastings for the remainder of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League…
IPL: Punjab coach Bangar denies any threat from co-owner Preity Zinta
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar reacted strongly to a media report which claimed that the team’s co-owner Preity Zinta threatened to sack him after the one-run loss to Royal…
IPL: Punjab face tough task against confident Mumbai
Visakhapatnam, May 12 (IANS) On a high after a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, defending champions Mumbai Indians will aim to continue their winning momentum when they take on bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab in…
India keen to host Australia in day-night Test in 2017
Adelaide, May 12 (IANS) India wants to host Australia in a day-night Test match during their tour in 2017, Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive officer James Sutherland said on Thursday. He said the Board of…
England call up uncapped Ball, Vince for first Test
London, May 12 (IANS) England called up uncapped duo Jake Ball and James Vince for their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Seam bowler Jake Ball and batsman James Vince…
Independent Manohar elected ICC chairman unopposed
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is the first to bag the post without any board affiliation….
ICC clears Sri Lanka’s Perera of doping charges
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday withdrew disciplinary charges against Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera and lifted the provisional suspension imposed on him for doping. “Perera is, therefore, now free…
Independent Manohar elected ICC chairman unopposed
Dubai, May 12 (IANS) Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar on Thursday was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is the first to bag the post without any board affiliation….
Legendary cricket commentator Tony Cozier passes away
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 12 (IANS) Renowned regional and international cricket journalist Tony Cozier, the voice of West Indies cricket for more than five decades, has died. The 75-year-old passed away on Wednesday at the Bayview…
RCB top order lets down fans again
Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrate fall of a wicket during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 11, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Bengaluru,…