Book on Virat Kohli launched
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) A book penning the life of India’s Test skipper Virat Kohli has been launched here in the presence of several high-profile cricketing personalities. The book, named “Driven: The Virat Kohli…
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England captain Cook poised for record Test appearance
Chittagong (Bangladesh), Oct 19 (IANS) Alastair Cook is mentally preparing to become England’s most capped Test player as he gets ready to lead his team against Bangladesh in the first Test beginning Thursday. Cook is…
India eye another big win vs New Zealand
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Brimming with confidence after a convincing victory in the first One-Day International (ODI), limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will eye another big win when favourites India take on New Zealand…
Book on Virat Kohli launched
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) A book penning the life of India’s limited-overs skipper Virat Kohli has been launched here in the presence of several high-profile cricketing personalities. The book, named “Driven: The Virat Kohli…
DDCA officials differ on Lodha panel issue: Chauhan
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Vice-President Chetan Chauhan said on Tuesday that there is a rift in the association over the reccommendations of the Supreme Court appointed Justice R.M….
Supreme Court defers decision on Lodha panel
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court, which was to take a decision on the BCCI’s review petition against the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee recommendations on Tuesday, has defferred the issue by two weeks….
Raina to miss second ODI against New Zealand
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Star batsman Suresh Raina will miss the second One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand to be played here on Thursday as the southpaw is still recovering from a bout of…
Gambhir endorses banning of Pakistani artists
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Veteran Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir has put his weight behind the banning of Pakistani artists and performers in the wake of political parties opposing the release of a Bollywood film…
DDCA will abide by Supreme Court verdict, says Chauhan
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Vice-President Chetan Chauhan asserted on Tuesday that the association will abide by the Supreme Court judgement on the Justice Lodha Committee reccommendations. “The DDCA…
Windies skipper Holder thrilled with team effort despite losing to Pakistan
Dubai, Oct 18 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder has hailed Darren Bravo’s eighth Test century on a difficult final day pitch and said his entire team had showed plenty of character, despite their 56-run…
Adams leaves Kent amidst link to vacant Windies coaching role
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Jamaican Jimmy Adams has quit as head coach of English county cricket side Kent after five years, further fuelling speculation he will take over the vacant role of the West Indies…
Bangladesh batsman Sabbir buoyed by recent form
Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) Living with the label of Bangladesh’s limited-overs specialist for a long time, Sabbir Hossain is on the verge of making his bow in Test cricket. It was difficult to imagine the…
India at last in a mood to accept DRS
By Veturi Srivatsa Soon after taking over as Test captain, Virat Kohli said he is open to a rethink on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS). Unlike his predecessors, he is not looking for a…
Only sought clarification from ICC, BCCI chief tells SC
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Indian cricket board chief Anurag Thakur on Monday denied having sought from the ICC any letter to say that the presence of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) nominee…
Only sought clarification from ICC, BCCI chief tells SC
New Delhi, Oct. Oct 17 (IANS) Indian cricket board chief Anurag Thakur on Monday denied he sought from the ICC any letter to say that the presence of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)…
Match-fixing was at its peak in 1996, says Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday claimed that match-fixing was at its rampant best in 1996 but he himself refrained from getting involved in the malpractice. “The atmosphere of the…
Some Aussie cricketers were like ‘tumour’ to the team: Ex-captain Clarke
Sydney Oct 17 (IANS) Former Australian captain Michael Clarke opened a can of worms when he said that some cricketers were “like a tumour” on the sport, but denied calling ex-teammate Shane Watson “a cancer”….
Match-fixing was at its peak in 1996, says Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar claimed on Tuesday that match-fixing was at its rampant best in 1996 but himself refrained from getting involved in the malpractice. “The atmosphere of the Pakistan…
India outplay Kiwis in opening ODI
Dharamsala, Oct 16 (IANS) India rode on a disciplined bowling performance and an unbeaten half-century from Virat Kohli to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Himachal Pradesh…
India vs New Zealand: First ODI Scoreboard
Dharamsala, Oct 16 (IANS) The following is the full scoreboard of the first One-Day International (ODI) between India and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here on Sunday: New Zealand innings…