The last time Australia toured Sri Lanka, they won the three-match Test series 1-0. Michael Hussey, who has retired from International cricket about three years ago, was their star man on that tour. The left-handed batsman scored 463 runs at an astonishing average of over 92 to take the man of the series award. The […]
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Three Indians included in James Franklin’s all Time XI
The former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin has too joined the list of players who are now a day’s announcing their all time XI squad on the Lords official you tube channel. Franklin has selected quite a strong team as the team includes players who have already proved their worth at the international level. Interestingly […]
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5 U-19 stars who failed to make it big at the highest level
U-19 cricket has given a lot of stars to International cricket. Yuvraj Singh, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma are some of the few big names who emerged from the U-19 level. Eight of the 10 current Test captains have learnt the nuances and finer points of the sport at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. The […]
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ICC names Steve Elworthy as 2019 World Cup MD
Dubai, July 19 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and hosts England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday jointly announced Steve Elworthy as managing director of the ICC 2019 World Cup. He will also have an oversight of the Champions Trophy and the women’s World Cup, which will both be staged in England and […]
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Mohammad Kaif to captain in the upcoming 2016/17 Ranji season
In the upcoming Ranji season for 2016/17, former Indian player Mohammad Kaif will captain Chhattisgarh side. The Chhattisgarh side will play the Ranji Trophy tournament for the first time ever.“Glad to be appointed Chhatisgarh’s first captain. Exciting new journey, look forward to working with young talent,”. Mohammad Kaif was one of the best fielders of […]
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England recall Anderson and Stokes for the second Test
England have recalled star pacer James Anderson and all-rounder Ben Stokes as part of a 14-man squad ahead of Friday’s second Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford. Both the players were recovering from injuries. James Anderson picked up a shoulder injury during the Third Test against Sri Lanka and has been out ever since, while Stokes […]
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar appointed as the chairman of Anil Kumble’s ‘fine committee’
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been appoited as the chairman of the “fine committee” which has been given the responisibility of enforcing Anil Kumble’s new rule of punishing late-comers with a fine of 50$. According to Kumble, a player will have to pay a fine of $50 if he arrives late for the team bus. The three-member committee […]
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My role was to give support to fast bowlers, says Yasir Shah
Pakistan’s leg-spinner Yasir Shah took five wickets for 64 against England. The English team reached stumps on the second day of the first Test on 253 for seven-86 runs behind Pakistan’s first-innings 339. It was the first time a leg-spinner took five wickets in a Test innings at the ‘home of cricket’ since Shah’s fellow […]
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FICA threatens to sue MCL organisers
London, July 15 (IANS) The Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) has threatened to take legal action against the Masters Champions League (MCL), following non-payment of dues. The MCL — a T20 tournament for retired cricketers — had its inaugural season earlier this year. It was supposed to be held for the next two years […]
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No hostile reception for Mohammad Amir at Lord’s
As Mohammad Amir was gearing up to make his Test return, there were speculation that he might receive a hostile reception from the English fans for his wrong doings six years ago. The tainted pacer was found guilty of deliberately bowling no-balls at Lord’s Test in 2010. He was banned for five years by the ICC […]