India has retained their fourth position in the latest International Cricket Council’s One-Day International rankings despite not playing the 50-over cricket since the three-match series against England in January. The list is led by South Africa with 119 rating points followed by Australia (118) and New Zealand (113). Fourth-placed India has 112 rating points. Meanwhile, […]
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Jayant Yadav Says Champions Trophy Too Far To Think About
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) With most of the India cricketers, especially the discarded ones counting on the Indian Premier League (IPL) to make it to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy squad in June, off-spinner Jayant Yadav on Wednesday said he does not necessarily see it as a gateway to the national side. […]
Shaharyar Khan Expects Misbah-Ul-Haq To Retire After Windies Tour, Imad Wasim Jumps To Number Two In Twenty20 Rankings
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan in his casual talk with Pakistan media stated the 42-year-old Misbah-Ul-Haq is expected to retire after the three-match Test series against West Indies which is scheduled from April 21 at Sabina Park. According to the Express Tribune, it has been understood Shaharyar hinted Misbah will retire after Caribbean series […]
8 Highly Controversial Quotes From Virat Kohli
Among the modern crop of players, one can safely assert that India’s lively skipper Virat Kohli is by far the most controversial cricketer around. Kohli is someone who remains in news no matter what the situation and whatever he says, goes on to grab the eyeballs. Be it his living on the edge nature or […]
IPL 2017: List Of Five Players Who Have Highest Strike-Rate In Tournament
Twenty20 game is not only about glamour, it’s also about giving their best on the field; be it with the bat, ball or banking on athleticism – to pull epic catches or sensational run outs – it has been home to exciting contests so far which have had witnessed significant milestones. The multi-faceted game is […]
Ashish Nehra Feels Its Responsibility Of The Team To Perform Better
Not just Ashish Nehra, but whole world had once written off any hopes of a comeback for him. However, being picked up by now defunct franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL auction 2014 just changed Nehra’s life. After the eighth edition of IPL in 2015, where the Delhiite ended up as the highest wicket-taker […]
“I Was Preparing Myself For A County Stint,” Says Back In IPL Fold Ishant Sharma
The IPL auction day came as a big surprise for Ishant Sharma, who is the most experienced bowler in the country, barring Ashish Nehra who only plays the shortest format of the game now. Ishant has been plying his trade in the T20 league since its inception and came in the tournament as a youngster […]
Marshall Named ICC Anti-Corruption Unit’s General Manager
Dubai, April 4 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alex Marshall as the new general manager of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Marshall, the 55-year-old chief constable presently the chief executive of the College of Policing, the professional body for police in England and Wales, will assume charge at the […]
Virat Kohli Unhappy Despite Hike In Retainer Fee
India skipper Virat Kohli is reportedly unhappy with the amount the Indian players earn and has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to increase it. The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) who has been given the duty to run the BCCI had doubled the annual retainer fee for all contracted players to 2 […]
IPL 2017: Top Five Run Scorer Of Indian Premier League
In 2008, a T20 revolution struck India when BCCI announced the commencement of Indian Premier League (IPL). From the past nine seasons, IPL has become an integral part of every cricket fan and for non-cricket fan’s schedule. If we call it like summer vacations from international cricket, it won’t be wrong. In past nine seasons, we […]