Cricket

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) As India’s hunt for cricket’s new chief coach gathers momentum, limited overs skipper Mahendra singh Dhoni, who has worked with quite a number of coaches during his decade-long career, on Tuesday…

London, June 7 (IANS) Accusing the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption unit of being casual, former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has urged the world body to handle reports on fixing “more professionally”. McCullum, who…

Dubai, June 7 (IANS) Indian umpire Sundaram Ravi was on Tuesday retained in the International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel for his impressive track record, according to bcci.tv. Another Indian C. Shamshuddin has been elevated…

Georgetown, June 7 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder has lamented the “soft dismissals” and “horrible shots” which led to his side’s six-wicket defeat by Australia in their second match of the tri-nations series. Sent…

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 7 (IANS) Recuperating West Indies opener Lendl Simmons has said he expects to be fit and ready to lead the batting for his new franchise St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots…

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 7 (IANS) Recuperating West Indies opener Lendl Simmons has said he expects to be fit and ready to lead the batting for his new franchise St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots…

Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed on Monday rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) proposal to take up the position of the national team’s bowling coach. Javed has informed the BCB of his…

Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Aiming to overhaul the national team’s selection, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to devise a two-tier process that will involve the team manager. BCB president Nazmul Hassan, who said…

Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Aiming to overhaul the national team’s selection, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to devise a two-tier process that will involve the team manager. BCB president Nazmul Hassan, who said…

Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has said former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has been approached to become the team’s bowling coach. The right-arm fast bowler’s decision is awaited, reports…

Georgetown (Guyana), June 5 (IANS) Head coach Phil Simmons has praised the qualities of Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard, and says the duo is an invaluable part of any West Indies One-day team set-up. Both…

Georgetown (Guyana), June 5 (IANS) Resurgent off-spinner Sunil Narine hopes his career-best performance against South Africa proves a turning point in his career, enabling him to flip the page on the recent troubles surrounding his…

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) With just an year to go for the next women’s cricket World Cup in England, Indian skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday stressed the need for more specialised coaching staff in…

Harare, June 4 (IANS) Zimbabwean medium-pacer Taurai Muzarbani has been named as replacement for Tinashe Panyangara, who was ruled out of the upcoming limited overs series against India due to a back injury. Team physio…

Melbourne, June 4 (IANS) Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath said on Saturday that England quick James Anderson can go on to surpass his tally of 563 Test wickets, provided the latter stays fit. Anderson breezed…

London, June 3 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that Heather Knight will be the captain of the national women’s team across all three formats of the game. Knight’s first…

Georgetown, June 3 (IANS) Australian pacer Mitchell Starc says he has got his hunger back after spending the past six months away from cricket due to injuries. The left-armer is set to return to international…

London, June 3 (IANS) The cricket committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday expressed concern over the quality of pitches prepared for Test matches, which normally favour the home team. The Anil Kumble-led…