I’ve learnt a lot from Dhoni, Fleming: Raina
Rajkot, April 25 (IANS) Indian batsman Suresh Raina who for the first time is leading a side — Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League (IPL) — says he has learnt the tricks of the…
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Be objective, transparent for aspiring youngsters: SC tells BCCI
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it was performing a public duty and has to be “objective, transparent, fair and…
IPL: Punjab win toss, to bowl first against Mumbai
Mohali, April 25 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bowl first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against defending champions Mumbai indians at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on…
IPL: Hyderabad face Pune, aim to continue winning streak
Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to continue their winning streak when they face Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on…
Learnt to be honest and change people’s perception: Virat Kohli
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) India’s star batsman Virat Kohli said on Monday that he has learnt to be honest both on and off the field over a period of time which has helped him change…
Waiting to watch Tendulkar, Dhoni, Azhar biopics, says Kohli
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli arrives for the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2016, in Mumbai on April 8, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) India’s star batsman Virat Kohli said on…
Punjab’s Maxwell fined, Marsh warned for breaching code of conduct
Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was on Monday fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL)’s code of conduct against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hyderabad beat…
Mustafizur can revolutionise Bangladesh cricket: Mortaza
Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh One-Day International captain Mashrafe Mortaza believes left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman can revolutionise cricket in the nation if he plays for 10 or more more years. The 20-year-old has taken international…
KKR pip Pune Supergiants by two wickets
Pune: Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders in action during an IPL match between Rising Pune Supergiants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on April 24, 2016. (Photo: Nitin Lawate/IANS)…
Rahane, Dhoni push Supergiants to 160/5
Pune, April 24 (IANS) A late cameo from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane’s 52-ball 67 helped Rising Pune Supergiants manage a challenging 160/5 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL)…
Kolkata opt to field against Pune
Pune, April 24 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and decided to field against Rising Pune Supergiants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium…
IPL: Punjab, Mumbai aim at turnaround
Mohali, April 24 (IANS) Struggling sides Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians will eye turnaround when they face off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Monday. While Punjab are at the bottom…
Samuels not gracious in victory, says Stokes
Chester-Le-Street (England), April 24 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes has praised Marlon Samuelss match-winning knock during the World T20 final but accused the West Indies batsman of not being gracious enough in victory. Samuels produced…
IPL: Bangalore opt to bat against Gujarat
Rajkot, April 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here…
Bangladesh’s Soumya looks to hit form in Dhaka Premier League
Dhaka, April 24 (IANS) Swashbuckling Bangladesh southpaw Soumya Sarkar hopes to return to form in the familiar atmosphere of the Dhaka Premier League. It was Soumya’s superb show for title holders Prime Bank in the…
Drought, cricket overdose dims IPL’s glitter
By Ajeyo Basu New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Debuting with a bang, the much-hyped Indian Premier League (IPL) has lost much of its sheen since. The match-fixing controversy coupled with an overdose of cricket has…
IPL: All-round Hyderabad thrash Kings XI Punjab by five wickets
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner during an IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, April…
Clinical death bowling paved Delhi’s victory: Duminy
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A clinical bowling performance at the death overs and perfect execution of plans proved decisive in Delhi Daredevils 10-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), batsman…
Delhi soar to second with close win over Mumbai
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) An assured bowling performance extended Delhi Daredevils’ upswing to three successive matches with a 10-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Saturday. It was…
Hyderabad opt to field against Kings XI Punjab
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner won the toss and decided to field against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday. Kings XI have made two…