Dhaka, Oct 5 (IANS) Having hit a remarkable century for the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in a warm-up tie against England XI, top-order batsman Imrul Kayes believes average performance can never ensure a place in the national team. Although the left-handed batsman has spent eight years with Bangladesh, he is still looking for a permanent […]
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Drop Pollard for final ODI: Waqar to West Indies
Sharjah, Oct 4 (IANS) Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis believes Kieron Pollard is hurting the West Indies team’s morale with his lackadaisical approach and should be axed for Wednesday’s final One-Day International against Pakistan. Waqar said the big-hitting all-rounder “did not even try” as the Caribbean side slid to a 59-run defeat in pursuit […]
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‘India-New Zealand series not cancelled, willl go ahead,’ says Justice Lodha
Former Supreme Court chief justice RM Lodha has confirmed that reports about the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) cancelling the ongoing New Zealand series due to the frozen bank account is completely incorrect. “This is wrong that we have frozen accounts of BCCI. We have just written that decisions are taken in the EGM […]
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Video: MS Dhoni speaks about the best moment of his illustrious career
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is undoubtedly the most decorated skipper of the country. After taking the reigns of the team, the wonder boy from Ranchi took India to unprecedented heights in all the formats of the game. Dhoni led India to World Cup triumphs in T20I and 50-overs format as well as took the team to […]
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Pink ball to be put to test in Sri Lankan conditions today
Pink ball will be put to test for the first time in Sri Lankan conditions when Sri Lanka A play a four-day game against the visiting West Indies A at R Premadasa stadium. The 4-day first unofficial Test between the two countries begins today. “We have been lagging behind other countries in experimenting with the […]
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BCCI to cancel New Zealand series: Entire home season also in doubt
A brilliant victory in the 250th Test at home has turned sour for India due to some off the field issues. Justice LM Lodha has directed the banks to freeze the accounts of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and it has not gone down too well with the cricket board who are […]
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Skipper Holder laments West Indies struggle to find ‘complete game’
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), Oct 3 (IANS) Captain Jason Holder has welcomed the improvement shown by his batsmen but said the West Indies were still searching for the “complete game” after going down to Pakistan by 59 runs in the second One-Day International. Chasing 338 for victory at Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, the […]
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Faf du Plessis is happy with South Africa’s performance in 2nd ODI!
Faf du Plessis, captain and chief architect of South Africa’s thumping 142 run victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Johannesburg on Sunday, expressed his delight at his team’s complete performance that saw South Africa outplay the ODI world champions in all departments. Partnerships of 70, 76 and 150 for the first, […]
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15-day window between IPL, domestic calendar not possible: Anurag Thakur
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) The Indian cricket board stands to lose crores of rupees if the retired Justice RM Lodha panel’s recommendation to keep a 15-day gap between the Indian Premier League and the domestic calendar was implemented, board president Anurag Thakur said here on Sunday. Addressing the launch of the book “India 500 Tests” […]
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South Africa v Australia 2nd ODI: Statistical Review
On Sunday, South Africa clinched another thrashing victory against Australia in the 2nd ODI at New Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg). After winning the toss, Australia elected to field first. Hosts South Africa made 361/6 in 50 overs. In reply, visitors Australia were bundled out for just 219 runs in 37.4 overs. South Africa won by 142 […]