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Robin Singh praises Rohit’s match-winning knock against KKR

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Mumbai Indians assistant coach Robin Singh heaped praise on skipper Rohit Sharma for his match-winning unbeaten 68 which guided the hosts to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting…



Richards knocks ICC for criticism of West Indies

St. John’s (Antigua), April 29 (IANS) Legendary former captain Vivian Richards has chided the International Cricket Council (ICC) for reprimanding the West Indies following their WorldT20 victory earlier this month. Richards, who never lost a…



Mumbai Indians beat KKR by six wickets

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total…





DDCA should allow corporate membership: Official

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) vice president C.K. Khanna has proposed it offers membership to corporate houses to improve its financial position and offer more opportunities to budding players….


Indian-origin batsman in NSW squad

Sydney, April 28 (IANS) Sixteen-year-old batsman Jason Sangha, who is of Indian origin, has become the youngest player to be given a New South Wales (NSW) contract as he was handed a rookie deal for…



Williamson appointed New Zealand Test skipper

Christchurch, April 28 (IANS) New Zealand confirmed batsman Kane Williamson as their Test skipper on Thursday, following Brendon McCullum’s retirement in February. Williamson is already the captain of New Zealand’s One-day International and Twenty20 outfits….



Ticket sales point to successful US leg: CPL

Kingston (Jamaica), April 28 (IANS) Caribbean Premier League (CPL) organisers have said the initial response to ticket sales for the Florida leg of the Twenty20 cricket tournament has been encouraging and point to a successful…


Pakistan want Windies for day-night Test

Lahore, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s cricket authorities want the West Indies to play a day-night Test during their tour in October, as they prepare for their historic pink-ball Test against Australia in December. The West…