As the Indian Premier League (IPL) appears set to capitalize on recent International Cricket Council (ICC) changes to the schedule through a “mini IPL” in September, former Australian coach Lehman fears this tournament will further restrict time off for his players. In 2015, the Australian players have spent 280 days on overseas. Under Cricket Australia […]
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Irish cricketer Stuart Thompson takes indefinite break from cricket
Irish all-rounder Stuart Thompson has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from professional cricket to undergo treatment for performance anxiety. The 24-year old confirmed the news after withdrawing from a domestic fixture for North-West Warriors. “I have realised it is in my best interests and everyone else involved in the squad and Cricket Ireland […]
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Ravi Shastri resigns from ICC Cricket Committee
Ravi Shastri has resigned as a member of the Cricket Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The former Team India director has been a member of the panel as a media representative for the last six years. For the time being , there is no indication that his decision to resign has been influenced […]
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With Kumble, Indian cricket’s golden generation back at the helm
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) With Anil Kumble’s selection as the national team’s head coach by three of his celebrated peers, and another of their fancied colleagues looking after the youngsters, the golden generation of Indian cricket has again come together post-retirement to reshape the destiny of the game in the country. While cricketing legend Rahul […]
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Will Ganguly replace Kumble at ICC’s Cricket Committee?
The ongoing annual conference of International Cricket Council (ICC) in Edinburgh is discussing possible replacement of Anil Kumble at the Cricket Committee. Anil Kumble has been appointed as BCCI coach and so he will not be able to continue as chairman of prestigious Cricket Committee which features only recognized cricketers. The Committee, apart from Kumble, […]
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5 venues with most international matches
Cricket is one of the popular games in the world. The first ever international cricket game was played between USA and Canada in 1844. It is been played by 10 regular countries and other associate nations apart from Russia, China, Japan and Korea. There are various grounds in the world but few are most popular […]
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Match fixing scandal set to rock South Africa cricket once again
Match fixing is raising its ugly face once again as South Arica Cricket is bracing itself for its biggest match-fixing scandal since the Hansie Cronje affair. The match-fixing investigation stems from last year’s Ram Slam T20 Challenge in which the Titans beat the Dolphins in the final. According to reports in a leading daily, several top […]
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India responsible for stagnant cricket ties: Shahryar Khan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan has again come up with the same old topic of resuscitating the cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. In a talk with The Dawn the PCB chairman said “These series would have been played in India or a mutually agreed venue in a third country. The BCCI […]
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Bengal pacer Shib Shankar Paul announced retirement from cricket
Bengal right-arm pacer Shib Sankar Paul announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. After making debut for Bengal in 2000/01, Shib Paul played 61 first-class matches, 61 List A matches and 8 T20 matches where he picked up 220, 86 and 12 wickets respectively. After his team Kalighat Club won the P Sen Invitational […]
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DPL team raises match fixing allegations against three international players
There is no end to the problems in Bangladesh cricket as another controversy has erupted in Bangladesh cricket and this is the big one i.e. match fixing allegations. DPL team Victoria SC has raised allegations on three international players for doubtful on-field activities during the game. The three players which are under scanner are Naid […]