The victory in the World T20 final for the West Indies this year was more than a sporting victory for the squad. It represented a victory for the players over the officials of the West Indies Cricket Board and victory over the conditions marring the board. However, weeks after the emotional victory at the Eden […]
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ICC suspends membership of Cricket Association of Nepal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended the membership of the Cricket Association of Nepal for engaging in the government interference and failing to conduct free and fair elections. In light of the ongoing court case involving the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the ad hoc Committee established by the Nepali National Sports Council (NSC), […]
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Blow for South Africa: CSA banned from hosting any international tournaments
In what comes as a blow to the sport in South Africa, the official board, Cricket South Africa (CSA) is now banned from hosting any cricketing tournaments in the country. South Africa’s sports minister, Fikile Mbalula, imposed the ban due to the failure to meet transformation guidelines. It is reported that Mbalula took the decision after […]
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Mustafizur can revolutionise Bangladesh cricket: Mortaza
Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh One-Day International captain Mashrafe Mortaza believes left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman can revolutionise cricket in the nation if he plays for 10 or more years. The 20-year-old has taken international cricket by storm and is presently plying his trade for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). But Mortaza […]
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I want to bring smiles through politics: Cricketer-turned political debutant Laxmi Ratan Shukla
Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Former Bengal captain and India cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, bidding for his maiden victory in the West Bengal assembly polls, is hoping to bring smiles on the faces of the electorate as his fours and sixes earlier would on the faces of his fans. “The fours and sixes that have brought […]
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Your favourite cricket stars and their diet charts
Right from the very first time people learned about Michael Phelps’ super diet during the London Olympics in 2012; there has been a lot of curiosity among cricket fans about the sort of diet the leading cricketers opt for to go about their duties in the best possible way. Athletes have to follow a strict […]
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Drought, cricket overdose dims IPL’s glitter
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Debuting with a bang, the much-hyped Indian Premier League (IPL) has lost much of its sheen since. The match-fixing controversy coupled with an overdose of cricket has affected the IPL’s popularity to a significant extent. The match-fixing controversy in the sixth edition in 2013, which implicated even the then Board […]
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Pakistan’s great spinner says having cricket coach is a waste of money
Pakistan’s great spinner Abdul Qadir has ridiculed the need to have a head coach for the national team in any format and blamed the ICC for trying to sell this idea to all cricket playing nations. “Having a coach is a waste of money and nothing else. In cricket, there is no need for a […]
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Top 5 cricket games you must have in your smartphone
Right now cricket fans around the world are gripped by the fever of Indian Premier League 2016. Supporting and cheering for their favourite teams hoping them to win the tournament. While watching a live cricket match, the atmosphere becomes so stimulating and exciting that we feel that the game is actually being played in front […]
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Abdul Razzaq blames Waqar Younis for Pakistan cricket downfall
Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has blamed Waqar Younis for the downfall of Pakistan cricket. Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis recently resigned from the Pakistan coach which he was appointed in May 2014. However, Razzaq is not happy with Waqar’s coaching as he believed that Waqar has done a huge damage to Pakistan cricket team. […]