Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik, who represented India between 2000 and 2007, might face the ire of media and fans for posting a controversial message on social media. With the whole country celebrating Diwali, cricketers from around the country took to social media to wish their countrymen. And just like them, the former left-arm spinner […]
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni says finisher’s job toughest in cricket
After losing the fourth One-day international against New Zealand at Ranchi, Indian captain MS Dhoni said that the job of a finisher is one of the toughest in cricket. India restricted New Zealand to 260 runs at Ranchi on Wednesday. Apart from Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane the rest of batting line-up failed to perform. […]
Modi, New Zealand PM use cricket terminology to stress bilateral ties
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart John Key on Wednesday used cricket terminology to emphasise the cordial relations between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference here, Modi referred to the fourth One-Day International, being played in Ranchi in Jharkhand on Wednesday between India and New […]
‘Champion’ great blend of Indian, international elements: Dwayne Bravo
Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Veteran West Indies all-rounder and singer Dwayne Bravo says that the Indian rendition of the song “Champion”, which features him and cricketer Chris Gayle, is a great blend of Indian and international elements. The Skore condom’s song was released on YouTube on Friday and has garnered 202,572 views within three days […]
Cricket board plays hide and seek with Lodha Panel (Column: Just Sport)
Soon, the Indian cricket board might cry before the Supreme Court in a filmi style that “tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh milti gayi My Lord, per insaaf nahi mila! (got date after date, date after date, date after date, My Lord, but no justice!)”. The Supreme Court is unwilling to show […]
When we play our best cricket we will beat most teams in the world: Tom Latham
New Zealand opener Tom Latham continued his good form with the bat during the first One-Day International against India but just like the Test series, he did not get enough support from the other end. His unbeaten knock of 79 runs helped the visitors to post a respectable total of 190. In the process, he […]
We want to play aggressive and intense cricket, says Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane has become one of India’s most reliable batsmen in every format. After playing a starring role in the recently concluded three-match Test series against New Zealand where he was the second highest run-getter with 347 runs, Rahane will look to play a vital role once again in the upcoming five-match One-Day International series. With […]
Playing Test cricket in the subcontinent is the hardest thing: Josh Hazlewood
The last time Australia were in India, they were blanked 4-0 by the hosts. The Aussies have traditionally struggled in the subcontinent and their conditions have only deteriorated in the last decade. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was not a part of the Australian squad for the India tour but he played in this year’s […]
Threat looms over future of Indian domestic cricket
The Lodha Committee recommendations have been a headache for BCCI officials and administrators from past few months. However, till now, these has had no affect on the players whatsoever as BCCI was conducting the international and domestic cricket smoothly but now it looks like the trend will break and the players will be the ultimate […]
Stats: India’s results on a new home ground which made debut in Test cricket!
Holkar Stadium at Indore is going to be 22nd Indian venue to organise a Test match. From 9th October 2016, Holkar Stadium will organise their first ever Test match and that will be the third and final Test of 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand. Though India already secured the Test series by […]