Under-fire West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine says he is targeting the Twenty20 World Cup in India in March for a return to international cricket. The 27-year-old was banned from bowling in international cricket last November after the sport’s governing body (ICC) ruled his action to be illegal and has not played any competitive cricket since, […]
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ICC appoints Channel 2 Group as audio rights partner
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Channel 2 Group as its global audio rights partner after it acquired exclusive rights for all ICC events from 2016 to 2023. Under the terms of an agreement, Channel 2 Group will have global FM and AM rights, including exclusive distribution and sub-licensing rights for all the 17 […]
'I am dying, I am living on my last savings': Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria
Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria recently revealed that he is living on his last savings and now seeks help from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Kaneria was found guilty of spot-fixing while playing for an English county side Essex and had sufficient evidence to confirm the claims, which resulted in his life […]
Twitter blast Indian team after an inexplicable collapse
Team India knows how to make things difficult for them. Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli built a 217 run partnership. They also scored hundred each. But, After Dhawan’s departure Australia bounced back in the match. India suffered a big collapse. MS Dhoni once again got out for ducks. John Hastings has become the only bowler […]
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator in corruption case
Dubai, Jan 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with their Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation. Warnaweera was charged with an offence under Article 2.4.6 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code which relates to “failing, without compelling […]
ICC announces MRF Tyres as global partner
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and MRF Tyres, a market leader in automotive tyres, on Wednesday announced a four-year deal which confirms the latter as a global partner for world cricket events from 2016-20. The announcement was made at the MRF Tyres headquarters here at a function attended by ICC chief […]
Biggest challenge was to select best 15 for U-19 World Cup: Coach Dravid
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) With the Under-19 cricket World Cup due to start on January 27, India chief coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said his biggest challenge ahead of the tournament was to select the best-15 set of players from the 30 probables because of “excess talent” in the pool of players. India will take […]
India tour of Australia 2016: Dhoni blames poor fielding for the series loss
On Sunday, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the review of his leadership only can be done through PIL. India suffered three consecutive defeats in this ongoing Australia tour after losing the third ODI by 3 wickets at Melbourne. India already ended their hope to win the ODI series as they are behind 3-0 […]
AUS vs IND 2016: Anxious Australian selectors pick out of favour speedster
Australian selectors are feeling anxious about their bowling department, so they called out of favour Shaun Tait after five years. The speedster’s selection in the team exposed selectors wariness about a lack of high-velocity pace bowling options ahead of the World T20. While Chris Lynn has been rewarded for his explosive batting in Big Bash […]
Chris Gayle equals Yuvraj Singh’s fastest T20 fifty
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle equaled Yuvraj Singh’s record of the fastest half-century in T20 cricket.Melbourne Renegades opener Chris Gayle hit a 12 ball 50 against Adelaide Strikers at Dockland Stadium in Melbourne. Adelaide Strikers batting first scored 170. Melbourne Renegade came to chase down the total started well as Chris Gayle scored 56 off […]