In the latest development, Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy stadium would not host the 2017-18 season of the premier domestic tournament Ranji Trophy, as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday revealed the pitch would go under some face-lift. The decision was taken after the slower wicket witnessed lower scoring contests during the tenth edition of […]
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Joe Root Quashes England to Suffer Exhaustion Claims Before Ashes 2017-18
The newly-appointed skipper Joe Root for England has refused the statements which stated the Three Lions would be exhausted, before the start of the traditional Ashes series which will kick start on November 23 at Gabba in Brisbane. England is bound to fly to Australia on October 28. “If I’m not able to give my […]
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Kohli Is Always A Treat To Watch: Ganguly
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lauded Virat Kohli’s innings of 92 against Australia at the Eden Gardens here in the second One Day International, saying he is always a treat to watch. “He is always a treat to watch. It’s another good innings from Virat,” Ganguly, who is also the […]
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India Vs Australia: Hosts Bundled Out for 252, as Nathan Coulter-Nile, Kane Richardson Shared Six Wickets
In the second fixture of the five-match One-day internationals, India have set a target of 253 for Australia riding on Virat Kohli’s hard-fought knock of 92 which came off 107 deliveries on a surface which seemed to be on a slower side. The hosts India was bundled out on 252 in 50 overs following a […]
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Ottis Gibson Can Be a Great Contender To Become West Indies Coach: Geoffrey Toyana
Cricket South Africa has appointed Ottis Gibson as their new coach of the national team as a replacement of Russel Domingo. Gibson was the bowling coach of the England cricket team before being appointed as the coach of the South African team. Gibson was also the coach of the West Indian team which won the […]
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IND vs AUS 2017: Team India Head Coach Ravi Shastri in Awe of Wrist Spinners
Former India cricketer-turned-commentator, Ravi Shastri, who was announced as Team India’s chief coach in July, this year following the intense drama, in the build-up of appointment of a coach after veteran leg-spinner Anil Kumble stepped down unceremoniously soon after the loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy. A day before the second game in […]
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IND vs AUS 2017: Dilip Vengsarkar Hits Out at Mistimed India-Oz Series
Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar has lashed out at the timing of the ongoing One-Day International series between India and Australia. With the country receiving widespread rain at the moment, Vengsarkar feels the mistimed series is ‘robbing the fans of watching their favourite players in action’. “Why have an international One-Day series in the midst […]
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Smith Picks Sachin, Harbhajan Ahead Of Kohli In His Dream Team
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) If Australia skipper Steve Smith has to pick two India cricketers in his dream team, India counterpart Virat Kohli would not be part of it. “I would have Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh in my team,” Smith on Wednesday said when asked to name two cricketers he would like to have in […]
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Warner Is Under Pressure When He Is Facing Me: Kuldeep
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav relishes the opportunity of getting Australia opener David Warner out time and again and feels the southpaw comes under pressure every time he bowls to him. “If you are all over a batsman, you don’t feel the pressure. I think Warner is under pressure when he is playing me. […]
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PCB Slaps Five-Year Ban, Imposes One Million fine on Khalid Latif in PSL Fixing Case
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday (September 21) has banned top-order batsman Khalid Latif from all forms of cricket for five-long years after being found guilty in the spot-fixing case which grabbed the headlines during the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), in February this year. Adhering to the strict role for maligning […]