Cricket News

Yuvraj posts his bald picture on Twitter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:17:14 GMT

Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh who is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer in the US today posted his bald picture on his Twitter account and tweeted "Finally the hair has gone!"

Tendulkar might be rested but will rotation work for India?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:28:40 GMT

Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to be rested from India's next ODI tri-series match against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday but if past record is to go by, the move could end up hurting the beleagured team.

BCCI, Sahara chiefs to meet at the weekend

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:28:32 GMT

The crucial meeting between the cricket board president N Srinivasan and Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy is likely to be held on February 12.

Fixing rears head in B’Desh

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:25:02 GMT

The Bangladesh Premier League has got its first dose of controversy as Mashrafe Mortaza reported to his franchise, Dhaka Gladiators, an approach from a fellow cricketer to indulge in spot-fixing.

Ajmal trapped by the scribe, says Pak board

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:20:50 GMT

Lahore: Stung by the controversy created by Saeed Ajmal's recent interview, the Pakistan Cricket Board has imposed a media gag on the players making it mandatory for them to make statements only in the presence of the team manager.

Gavaskar formally inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:55 GMT

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame yesterday in Dubai when he received his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of Famer and teammate Kapil Dev.

Warner likely to be rested for Sri lanka match

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:54:39 GMT

In-form Australian batsman David Warner is likely to be rested for Friday's tri-series cricket match in Perth against Sri Lanka, which could pave the way for Queenslander Peter Forrest making his international debut.

ICC says cheers to Afghan big bash

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:37:00 GMT

Afghanistan's rise from war to wickets has delighted the International Cricket Council (ICC) as it looks to far bigger markets — China and the United States.

McCullum ton powers NZ to 220-run victory vs Zimbabwe

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:28:56 GMT

New Zealand crushed Zimbabwe by 202 runs in the final one-day international in Napier today to complete a 3-0 series whitewash over the out-classed tourists. Scorecard

Nothing but love of the game for Lanka boys

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:13:45 GMT

After the International Cricket Council withheld payment to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) - one of the worst managed cricketing bodies in the world - for co-hosting the 2011 World Cup, following allegations of misappropriating funds, the players were affected the most. Amol Karhadkar reports.

No clarity on Sahara-BCCI meet

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:32 GMT

With the cricket board looking to mollify their estranged partners Sahara, there was no clarity on when the two would meet to sort out their major differences. HT reports. Closure concerns

Rusty Rohit finds the going tough now

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:47:04 GMT

Just like his shaky 21-run knock against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, Rohit Sharma looked out of sorts during his 17-ball stay at the wicket against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Amol Karhadkar reports.

Yuvraj breaks silence, says all is well

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:42:18 GMT

Yuvraj Singh has expressed his determination to fight his rare form of cancer and get back to playing. In his first public interaction, the player clarified a few things around his ailment and thanked millions of fans and dignitaries for their wishes.

Pattinson to return in later stages of tri-series, says Arthur

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:43:34 GMT

Tearaway fast bowler James Pattinson, who is recuperating from an injury, could be back in the team for the later stages of the ongoing triangular series, Australia coach Mickey Arthur said today.

India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in Perth ODI

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:13:29 GMT

Ashwin, Jadeja bail India out after some reckless shots left them in tight spot against Sri Lanka. Amol Karhadkar reports. Kohli's injury scare

Yuvraj thanks fans on Twitter, vows to come back stronger

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:08:07 GMT

Undergoing treatment in the United States for a tumour between his lungs, India all rounder Yuvraj Singh took some time out to thank his friends, fans and well wishers, on Twitter.

India are a top team, we need to be on our toes: Mathews

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:49 GMT

"We haven't played them for quite a while. It's great to be playing them. They are a world-class team. You need to be on your toes all the time," said Sri Lanka vice-captain Angelo Mathews. Amol Karhadkar reports.

Old foes meet after break

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:24:59 GMT

India get respite from formidable Australia but Sri Lanka will be tough to beat in the CB series tie. Amol Karhadkar reports. Match reckoner | Strategy box | India's adversaries

Ajmal's bowling heightens the 'degree' of confusion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:53:31 GMT

Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal on Tuesday created more confusion about his bowling action, by claiming he has special dispensation from the game's governing body to straighten his arm beyond the allowed 15 degrees.

Central Zone ensure place in the final

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:37:06 GMT

Disciplined show with both bat and ball helped Central Zone qualify for the final of the Duleep Trophy after they took the crucial first-innings lead against defending champions South Zone, on the final day here on Tuesday.

Twin centuries blunt a hapless North attack

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:32:10 GMT

East Zone's Anushtup Majumdar (144) and Manish Vardhan (125) punished an unimaginative North bowling to ensure there were no last-day hiccups as East coasted to the first Duleep Trophy final in six years.

PCB names Malik in ODI & T20 squads

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:28:55 GMT

In a rather surprising decision, the Pakistan cricket Board today announced the inclusion of former captain Shoaib Malik in the national squad for the one-day and Twenty20 series against England.

2009 auction rigged to benefit CSK: Modi

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:15:31 GMT

With his hands already full grappling with the Sahara controversy, N Srinivasan on Tuesday was left fending off a volley of allegations from his arch-rival Lalit Modi.

Yuvraj will fight his illness: Sehwag

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:12:53 GMT

India vice-captain Virender Sehwag today said the whole team is praying for a speedy recovery of Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the US for a malignant tumour between his lungs.

Tendulkar back in top ten, Zaheer static in ICC rankings

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:48:53 GMT

Sachin Tendulkar rose three places to be the only Indian cricketer in the list of top-ten batsmen in the ICC Player Rankings for Test released in Dubai today.