Dave Richardson, the chief executive of International Cricket Council (ICC) has squashed all the suggestions regarding the life ban for the match fixers. This he said in context with Mohammad Amir’s return to Lords cricket ground where all the match fixing scandal took place in the year 2010. Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif deliberately bowled […]
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Video: Misbah-ul-Haq’s unique celebration after completing his century
A single off Steven Finn down to the third man saw Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq becoming the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years. At the age of 42 years and 47 days, Misbah became the sixth-oldest man to make a century in Tests. And his celebrations were spot on after completing the […]
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Revealed – Harsha Bhogle’s response after being axed from commentary panel
Renowned cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle might not have graced the game on the field, but his voice has surely made the game a far richer sport. Bhogle, despite not being an international cricketer himself, has been a genuine ambassador for the sport. It comes as no surprise that the Hyderabad-based commentator has found […]
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When Gautam Gambhir refused to take Man of the Match award
It was an ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2009. India was chasing a huge target set by Sri Lanka. India lost both of their star openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag cheaply. Gambhir and Kohli stepped up and put up a record partnership of 224. Both of them completed their centuries. Though […]
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England deserve to be top-ranked Test side: Botham
London, July 13 (IANS) England’s legendary all-rounder Ian Botham believes his country’s Test side is the most feared in the world and deserves to be in the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings. Alastair Cook’s team is fourth in the ICC world rankings behind Australia, India and this summer’s tourists Pakistan, who they […]
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Video: Dhoni’s lightening fast stumping against Gorge Bailey
Indian limited over captain is known for his brilliant skill with the glove. He is the highest run- getter as a wicket keeper batsman in One Day Cricket. He made his debut in 2004 as lower middle order wicket keeper batsman. He shined after playing a few matches of One Day International cricket. Dhoni hit his […]
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Backing Mohammad Amir’s return, Sachin Tendulkar says Amir can play a starring role against England
sachinLegendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has said that he is fine with Mohammad Amir’s return to Test cricket as the pacer has served his sentence. As the tainted pacer is gearing up to make his much anticipated return to Test cricket, the world is divided over his return. The 24-year old pacer is expected to […]
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Twitterati raise funds for Nana Patekar’s foundation
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) A fundraising campaign organised on micro-blogging website Twitter saw over 2,670 Twitter users pooling in money for Bollywood actor Nana Patekar and Marathi filmmaker Makarand Anaspure’s non-government organisation, Naam Foundation. The foundation has been using the funds thus raised for the drought victims in Maharashtra. The Twitterati collectively sent out more […]
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Bookies never dare to approach Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly is known for his never say die attitude. After match fixing saga engulfed the Indian cricket, he led an Indian team to excellence. Under his captaincy, India qualified for the 2000 Champions Trophy final, won the famous Natwest trophy final chasing 325 in 50 overs and more famously qualified in […]
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Amir is ready to answer with his performance: Wahab Riaz
Wahab Riaz has said that Mohammad Amir has the backing of the whole Pakistani team as he prepares to make his much anticipated return to Test cricket at Lord’s on Thursday. The tainted pacer is set to make a return to Test cricket in England this summer and, should he be selected for the first […]