Cricket News

Samuels, Sammy parry England charge

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:13:31 GMT

Marlon Samuels' century and Darren Sammy's unbeaten half-century helped West Indies claw back into the second Test match against England here on Friday.

Seven India 'A' players short on match practice

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:11:12 GMT

In less than a week, the India A team will leave for the West Indies but at least half of the members of the squad are woefully short of proper match practice as they embark on a tour that will be an indicator of senior team's bench strength in the coming season.

Sehwag's 'bold' changes expose Delhi bowling

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:37 GMT

Delhi left out their leading wicket-taker, Morne Morkel, for Andre Russell, who had played just three matches all season. The omission of Irfan Pathan was even more puzzling. Rohit Bhaskar reports.

BCCI awards 16 former players as part of one-time payment

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:18:01 GMT

Former India skipper Kris Srikkanth, Madan Lal, Chetan Chauhan and Salim Durani, among others, were awarded with cheques before the start of the Indian Premier League's Qualifier 2 between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils today.

Over even before it began

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:27:25 GMT

Sehwag's decisions backfire as Vijay hits quickfire ton to steer CSK into their 3rd consecutive IPL final. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Scorecard | Pics

End strike or we’ll hire new pilots: Ajit Singh

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:56:16 GMT

Mounting losses due to agitation may make disbursement of wage arrears by June deadline difficult.

Now, fixing hits Kenya

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:29 GMT

A Kenyan player is being investigated over suspicion of fixing a 2011 World Cup game against Pakistan in Hambantota, according to the chief of Kenya Cricket Board.

Dhoni vs Sehwag: always foes, never friends

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:32:35 GMT

Not the best of pals even in India colours, Sehwag and Dhoni will have more than pride to fight for. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Face off: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils

Mumbai Indians fined for slow over rate

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:27:00 GMT

Mumbai Indians have been penalised for a slow over rate during their Indian Premier League eliminator against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Delhi hoping to come hard at Chennai in do-or-die battle

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:11:55 GMT

Wounded Delhi Daredevils would be eager to draw inspiration from their own performances in the league stages for a spot in the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League when they take on a rejuvenated Chennai Super Kings in the second qualifying match on Friday.

KP fined undisclosed sum for jibe against Knight

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:29:03 GMT

Kevin Pietersen was fined an "undisclosed sum" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following a Twitter attack on former England batsman Nick Knight.

Dhoni's knock was turning point of the match: Harbhajan

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:16:53 GMT

Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh has admitted that it was Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's whirlwind 20-ball 51-run knock that proved to be the turning point of the IPL eliminator.

More seeks amnesty to avail Board's largesse

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:27:13 GMT

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has applied for amnesty from the BCCI. More, who had joined the now-defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL) back in 2007 was banned for joining the unsactioned league.

Azad's ex-mates desert campaign against IPL

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:23:32 GMT

Two days after a dharna led by Kirti Azad demanding that the cricket Board show accountability in the wake of the controversies in the IPL, the member of the 1983 World Cup winning squad finds himself alone. Khurram Habib reports.

Marsh sends notice over Sri Lanka firing

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:48:34 GMT

Sri Lanka Cricket says former national coach Geoff Marsh has sent a letter of demand over his dismissal five months ago.

Home not so sweet

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:43:08 GMT

Teams in this edition, including the favourites, failed to deliver consistently on their home turf. Firoz Mirza reports.

Mumbai Indians caught in Dhoni whirlwind

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:23:56 GMT

The skipper hits form, leaves Super Kings a step closer to their third consecutive final. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Scorecard | High five from the contest | Winds of change

ECB wants DRS in upcoming India-England Test series

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:44:27 GMT

England and Wales Cricket Board has written to the BCCI, asking for the implementation of Decision Review System during England's four-match Test series later this year, though it was not optimistic of the Indian Board agreeing to it, a media report said today.

BCCI stops benefit payment to Kirti Azad

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:41:37 GMT

The BCCI may have dropped his name from the list of former cricketers who will get one-time benefit payment but a defiant Kirti Azad today said that he will not stop from raising his voice against the Indian Premier League and the board.

Ganguly supports BCCI, IPL

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:23:57 GMT

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly today made light of the controversies surrounding the fifth edition of IPL and also supported underfire BCCI, saying the sports body has run cricket in the "best possible way".

Knight Riders storm into their maiden IPL final

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:07:23 GMT

Daredevils stuck with their tried and tested plan of fielding four quickies, including all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Riding on an impressive show by their spin trio, the Knight Riders stormed to their maiden IPL final with an 18-run victory. Scorecard | Face off: Mumbai Indians vs Super Kings

Ignore IPL critics and focus on play-offs: Akram

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:59:54 GMT

Former Pakistan captain and bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Wasim Akram today slammed those criticising the Indian Premier League, saying that they were "jealous" of the cash-rich Twenty20 event's success and should be "ignored".

Devils ready for Knights out

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:02:40 GMT

Gambhir and Sehwag will be ranged against each other this time and the Pune fans will hope to enjoy an anxious contest as they look to lead their team to victory in the first qualifier of the IPL today. Amol Karhadkar reports. Face off

Reward a balm to years of pain

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:22:59 GMT

"I have been invited with my wife to witness the IPL final on Sunday. I will get a cash award sometime during the match. I have already received my return tickets," says Rajinder Goel, the happiness showing in his voice. Subhash Rajta reports. Know Rajinder Goel

More IPL dirt: Govt seeks probe into black money play

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:05:11 GMT

Spot-fixing, the SRK stadium brawl and ban, molestation charges, rave parties and now black money — the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to hurtle from one controversy to another. Chetan Chauhan reports.
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