Lasith Malinga
is a once in a lifetime bowler. With an action that is difficult to
emulate, Malinga has carved a niche for himself and become one of the
most dangerous limited overs bowlers in international cricket....Read more
10 little known facts about Lasith Malinga
Will be back for third KPL game: Uthappa
Robin Uthappa, the top draw at the Karnataka Premier League, which will
kick off in Mysore on Thursday (August 28), will miss the opening....Read more
Delhi High Court Restores Lalit Modi's Passport
The Indian government had revoked ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's passport in March 2010. He is likely to return to India.,...Read more
ODIs a Good Format to Come Back into Form, Says Elated Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was cheered on as he walked up
to the dais for the post-match presentation ceremony. India won the 2nd
ODI by 133 runs against England...Read more
Alastair Cook says Graeme Swann a 'so-called friend' after criticism
Alastair Cook has called Graeme Swann a "so-called friend" after the
former England spinner called for him to quit as captain for the World
Cup....Read more
Yet another duck for off-colour Kohli
Virat Kohli's
English summer of discontent is not over. His duck in Cardiff was the
third on this tour after he failed to open his account twice during...Read more
Michael Hussey calls for stringent measures to prevent illegal bowling actions
Michael Hussey, the Retired Australian
urged for stringent measures to prevent illegal bowling actions. The
former Australian batsman suggested more needs to be done by
International Cricket Council (ICC) to prevent....Read more
India must search for perfect practice
When ML Jaisimha learnt that he was to fly out to Australia in
mid-series in 1968 as a replacement for the injured BS Chandrasekhar, he
had....Read more
De Villiers, du Plessis steer South Africa home
A magnificent unbeaten century from a cramping AB de Villiers carried South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Australia......Read more
Raina ton studs massive Indian win
Suresh Raina came to the party as India put their humiliating Test
series loss behind them with a morale-boosting win over England....Read more
Shakib ban to end on September 15
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday (August 26) reduced the
sanctions on Shakib Al Hasan, making him eligible to play from September
15....Read more
Cook, Dhoni look for on-field statements
As countdowns for the World Cup go, neither England nor India can claim to have started in the best shape.....Read more
No man is bigger than the game
The Indian cricket fan is torn between two gruesome options: homicide or
suicide. The Indian cricket team - man for man the highest-paid in the
world - its skipper not merely the richest cricketer but....Read more
India cricket fans promise carnival atmosphere in Cardiff
India fans in Cardiff are promising an electric atmosphere at the Swalec
Stadium on Wednesday for the second one-day international against
England.....Read more
Alastair Cook's One-Day Recipe is Great, Says Joe Root
Graeme Swann may not back England to win World Cup
next year and said that Alastair Cook is not ODI material but Joe Root
strongly disagrees....Read more
Controversy-Stricken India Desperate for On-Field Action in Cardiff
With the first match in Bristol being washed out
without a ball being bowled, India will be itching to perform in a
format where Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men have shown their prowess
over the years....Read more
Yuvraj Singh and Usain Bolt to face-off in a game of cricket
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will make his first trip to India next week to play cricket against India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, organisers said on Tuesday....Read more
My plan is to bowl as full as possible: Yadav
Umesh Yadav made his international debut more than four years ago in
Zimbabwe, but a series of injuries and up-and-down form have meant...Read more
Perera helps Sri Lanka level series
Thisara Perera smashed 65 off 36 balls and then grabbed three wickets as
Sri Lanka completed a convincing 77-run win in the second One-Day
International on Tuesday (August 26) to level the three-match series
1-1.....Read more
India, England set to resume battle
eather permitting, India will get a chance to alleviate recent misery
when they run into England in the second One-Day International in
Cardiff on Wednesday (August 27)....Read more
Graeme Swann Says England Have No Chance of Winning World Cup
Graeme Swann says he is a fan of England skipper Alastair Cook but feels he should not be playing in ODIs....Read more
Glenn Maxwell's 46-Ball 93 Powers Australian Win vs. Zimbabwe
Mitchell Marsh stroked 89 from 83 deliveries after
coming in at number three, while Glenn Maxwell hammered 93 from just 46
balls in...Read more
Blaming IPL for India's Test Debacle Cheap, Says Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen said it was the reluctance of Indian
officials to let their players appear in domestic overseas tournaments,
not the IPL, that was harming the the Indian....Read more
I could never bring myself to set a batsman up by giving him runs'
Glenn McGrath talks about the method behind his metronomic consistency, visualisation, and why aggression isn't about sledging....Read more
BCCI calls Dhoni comments on Fletcher as 'personal opinion'
I have not spoken to Dhoni and so the BCCI will not like to react to his comments - BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel...Read more
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Board of Control for Cricket in India Divided on Duncan Fletcher's Role
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has backed Team India chief
coach Duncan Fletcher to the hilt even as the BCCI has appointed Ravi
Shastri as the overall director of the national team for the ODI series
against England.....Read more
The Gloster guide to World Cup fitness
Modern-day schedules leave players with little time to recover. As a
result, it isn’t uncommon to hear talk of fatigue and player burnout....Read more
Ramdin blitz knocks Bangladesh out
Denesh Ramdin and Darren Bravo hit centuries in a record partnership as West Indies...Read more
Alex Hales to make 50-over England debut against India
England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed Alex Hales will make his
50-over international debut in the opening match of the one-day series
with India...Read more
India hope format change revives fortunes
A relentless examination that lasted five Tests and ended with three successive defeats is over, but some humiliating stats....Read more
When Dhoni sees a challenge, he takes it on: Chappell
Greg Chappell’s ability to dissect the game of
cricket to its bare minimum brought him success on the field. Recently,
while he was in Bangalore in his capacity as the.....Read more
Injured Michael Clarke out of Opening ODI vs Zimbabwe
Michael Clarke tweaked his left hamstring during
Australia's first training session on Friday, but jogged several laps on
Saturday to lend hope that he may recover in time....Read more
Saeed Ajmal to be Tested Monday, Outcome in Two Weeks
The top ranked ODI bowler in the world, Saeed Ajmal
will undergo a test on his bowling action in Brisbane on Monday after he
was reported for a suspect action....Read more
'Boss' Duncan Fletcher Will Lead India Into World Cup 2015, says Mahendra Singh Dhoni
After the 1-3 Test debacle, Team India witnessed a
major reshuffle on the coaching front with bowling coach Joe Dawes and
fielding consultant Trevor Penney forced to go on a break and BCCI....Read more
Want to Work on Bowling Skills, Says Steve Smith
All-rounder Steve Smith was added to the Australian
squad for the tri-series in Zimbabwe against the hosts and South
Africa, and looks....Read more
India vs England 2014: Hosts need to zero in on batting spine ahead of ODI series
Opening with a combination of a muscular, big-hitting batsman and
plodder who can stockpile runs and drop anchor at the other is nothing
new in international cricket......Read more
Zaheer Khan: India cannot win overseas without scoring runs
Veteran seamer Zaheer Khan feels India
would struggle to make an impact overseas unless the batsmen raised
their game and notch up big scores consistently. India’s woeful run of
form away from....Read more
Sachin Tendulkar helped to mentally prepare for England tour: Suresh Raina
In a cricket team there will be a couple of guys, who are responsible for the team’s energy quotient. Suresh Raina is one of the cricketers who take the responsibilities of charging up the boys on the field......Read more
11 Indian players who benefited most from County stints
A look back at India's performance in their last three Tests against
England, and you would be forgiven for thinking the the side had somehow
contrived to....Read more
Lack of Options Leave India Struggling With Dhoni Dilemma
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's garden appeared very rosy when his unfancied side claimed their first overseas win in three years....Read more
A good step but much more needed
Ravi Shastri has plenty of cricketing nous and can help jolt players out of their comfort zones, but his appointment should be the first of many decisions for the BCCI....Read more
All-round Knight gives England victory
England Women launched their ICC Women’s Championship campaign with a 42-run victory (D/L method) over India Women....Read more
Is there no cricket beyond IPL?
As we get ready for the first One-Day International between England and India, all the talk is about Ravi Shastri....Read more
South Africa complete series whitewash
Zimbabwe spoke a big game, but ultimately failed to come to the proverbial party, as South Africa......Read more
India vs England 2014: Ideal opportunity for Sanju Samson and other youngsters to shine
Impresses a certain Rahul Dravid
at a selection trial organised by the Rajasthan Royals. Becomes a
household name in his maiden IPL season. Turns heads on his maiden tour
of Australia.....Read more
India team manager was unhappy with Anushka Sharma accompanying Virat Kohli
After returning from India’s Test debacle in England, Indian team manager Sunil Dev has expressed his unhappiness over Anushka Sharma being allowed to accompany Virat Kohli. Dev said that.....Read more
Imperative to get the joy back into the game
This column could have been written on Sunday evening, hours after India had suffered.....Read more
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Captaincy Not Up To Test Standard: Former England Skipper Mike Brearley
Following a 3-1 series loss against England,
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Test captaincy has been criticised by former
players and experts.....Read more
I was hard on Pujara and Kohli
In an exclusive interview Ravi Shastri, India's new team director, talks about what needs to be done for India to bounce back....Read more
India could be whitewashed in Australia - McGrath
Glenn McGrath has suggested that India are likely to cop another 4-0 Test series loss in Australia unless they improve on all aspects of their cricket....Read more
Pollard, Ramdin bail out West Indies
Kieron Pollard and Denesh Ramdin saved West Indies from a humiliating defeat, engineering a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh.....Read more
Duncan Fletcher speaks out; explains why Team India failed in the Test series against England!
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clipped Duncan Fletcher’s wings by ‘resting’ two of his trusted men in bowling coach Joe Dawes and fielding coach Trevor Penney for the forthcoming...Read more
BCCI willing to give Ravi Shastri blank cheque if he continues till ICC World Cup 2015
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen on Ravi Shastri overseeing the affairs of the Indian team at least til the ICC World Cup 2015. Though the BCCI has appointed Shastri only for the One-Day....Read more
Alex Hales’ inclusion a positive move by England for ODI series against India
here have been few English batsmen since Andrew Flintoff and Kevin
Pietersen that can be thought of as “big-hitters.” In recent times, the
core of England’s batting has revolved around touch....Read more
Rahul Dravid was BCCI’s first choice ahead of Ravi Shastri to oversee Indian ODI team
Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid was supposedly Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) preferred choice ahead of Ravi Shastri to oversee the Indian One-Day International (ODI) team in England.....Read more
Watching India crumble against England
When my US-based sons and I planned, with great excitement, to meet
halfway in London for some bonding time after the budget session of
parliament, we chose the week of the Oval Test between India and England
as the perfect setting for our holiday together....Read more
No Effort, no Heart, no Fight, Team India Disappointed: Sourav Ganguly
India selectors needed to change their mind set and pick players who matter, suggested former Test captain Sourav Ganguly....Read more
Cheteshwar Pujara Gets BCCI Nod to Play County Cricket
Cheteshwar Pujara, considered a Test specialist, and
Virat Kohli were expected to be the bulwarks of the young Indian
batting line-up, but failed to live up to their reputations in England,
where conditions were conducive to swing bowling....Read more
Time to liberate MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has a phlegmatic, unruffled air about him. That he is rarely
given to another disposition suggests it is how the man is constructed.
There is no mask, no pretense at being "cool". In the delirium....Read more
Duncan Fletcher isn't required: BCCI
Ravi Shastri's appointment as the director of cricket for the England
ODIs might leave current coach, Duncan Fletcher, with no alternative but
to resign from his post as the head coach of the Indian team, sources
from....Read more
U-19 dreams make way for harsh realities
Unless you have an exceptional memory, it is unlikely that the names of Ravikant Shukla or Ajitesh Argal would ring a bell.....Read more
Up to Shastri to decide what to do: Patel
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reacted to India’s 1-3
series drubbing against England by putting in place some major changes,.....Read more
Parnell stars as South Africa ease to series victory
Wayne Parnell took three wickets and contributed some handy runs as
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs in the second One-Day
International to clinch the three-match series on Tuesday (August 19) in
Bulawayo.....Read more
Gavaskar slams 'jelly-like', 'embarrassing' India
Sunday's loss was particularly humiliating, India collapsing to 94 all out in their second innings after being skittled out for 148 in their first effort at The Oval....Read more
Uncapped Hales gets ODI nod
England have rewarded Alex Hales for a superb
recent run of form with Nottinghamshire by selecting him for the
forthcoming one-day international series against India.....Read more
India Must Get Back to Basics, Things are Pretty Bad: Glenn McGrath
India lost a hattrick of Test matches against
England to lose the series 3-1. Woeful batting combined with bad
fielding were the reasons for the debacle, feels former Aussie great
Glenn McGrath....Read more
MS Dhoni Takes Pride in Wearing India Cap: VVS Laxman
After India's shambolic series defeat in England,
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy has come under the scanner. However,
Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman came to ....Read more
Spat With Jadeja Made me More Determined: James Anderson
Earlier in the five-Test series, the Indian
management had brought a Level Three charge under the International
Cricket Council's code of conduct, accusing England pacer James Anderson
had "abused and pushed" Jadeja in a pavilion....Read more
MS Dhoni’s momentary outburst about IPL – what does it signify?
This had been captain MS Dhoni’s
retort when asked whether a stint in county cricket would not be more
beneficial for the Indian team prior to such tours than the Indian Premier League (IPL)...
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Mahela Jayawardene - The Sri Lankan colossus
Sometimes, as a writer, you sit back and marvel at sportsmen who can
turn around games in the most improbable manner. When a sportsman scales
unparalleled peaks,.....Read more
Broad to miss ODI series against India
There was no place for Ravi Bopara in the 15-man England squad to take
on India in the five-match ODI series. Stuart Broad, who is likely to
undergo a knee surgery after....Read more
Manner of defeats has scarred India deep
I really don't know how to explain this performance. Is there an
explanation? How is it possible? Is it the worst ever? I was here in
2011 and in Australia in January 2012. On both these occasions, I had
thought that I had perhaps seen the worst....Read more
Jayawardene gets the perfect farewell
Mahela Jayawardene ended his 17-year Test career on a victorious note on Monday...Read more
Mahela Jayawardene: A Sub-Continental Champion Moves On
On a Sunday afternoon at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri
Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene scripted a fine Test farewell for himself.
His final -149th-Test match had been moved to his home ground in Colombo.....Read more
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Ducks Questions on Captaincy, Says Don't Blame IPL for Test Shame
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday, gave an open-ended reply
to a query if he was ready to quit captaincy after another Test debacle
on foreign soil, losing the five-Test series 3-1 to England on Sunday....Read more
Spirit departs sorry India
The details of India's capitulation at The
Oval did not bear repeating as even their Man of the Series,
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, gave up the fight...Read more
Dissecting Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli's struggles
As Cheteshwar Pujara gestured towards the umpire while taking middle
stump guard for the last time in this tour, he found himself in an
unfamiliar predicament: not that the opening,....Read more
It was an amazing performance: England captain Alastair Cook on Investec series win
England skipper Alastair Cook, who led his side to make a remarkable
turnaround to win the five-match Test series against India 3-1 despite
being 0-1 down in the beginning, has called the team’s victory as an "an
amazing performance"....Read more
Mahela set for victory in final Test as Pakistan collapse
It is hard to imagine what Pakistan would have felt in the morning when
Saeed Ajmal got one to kick up from length on Kumar Sangakkara and had
him caught at short leg. There would have been the elation....Read more
MS Dhoni uncertain of quitting India captaincy following Test defeat to England
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave an open-ended reply to a query if he is ready to quit captaincy after another Test debacle on foreign soil having lost the current series 1-3 to England...Read more
5th Test: India Lose by Innings Inside Three Days Again, England Win Series 3-1
Chris Jordan and James Anderson starred with the
ball after Joe Root scored an unbeaten 149 as England defeated India by
an innings and 244 runs in the fifth and final Test at The Oval...Read more
India vs England: The Five Talking Points of Team Dhoni's Horror Show
India can only hope to level the five-Test series
against England now. Down 2-1 after back-to-defeats at Southampton and
Manchester, Team Dhoni has flattered to deceive after a momentous win at
Lord's....Read more
Dhoni’s captaincy seems to be about proving people wrong
The Old Trafford Test saw a desperately disappointing performance from
India. To lose a game in two and a half days on a pitch like that was a
real.....Read more
James Anderson Crossed the Line of Respect, Says Former England Captain
Mike Brearley feels pacer James Anderson ought to
be aggressive in his approach to cricket but never lose respect for the
opposition.....Read more
India Women strong after 16-wicket day
In their first game as a professional outfit, a nervous-looking England Women registered....Read more
Sri Lanka's stylist in strife
The Sri Lankan team led by Mahela Jayawardene rode through the streets
of Lahore for day three of the second Test against hosts, Pakistan. At
first, his team-mates were commenting, 'Why should anyone let.....Read more
Ross Taylor: Sharing experiences with players helps you to improve
Ross Taylor is playing for the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2014. Taylor has now played T20 cricket around the world and has built a reputation as one of the....Read more
Broad and Dhoni miss training
England's Stuart Broad and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni both
missed their teams' respective training sessions at The Oval on
Wednesday ahead of the fifth Test, which starts on Friday.....
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Ravichandran Ashwin: A complete cricketer who rocketed to prominence
Ravichandran Ashwin kick-started his career as an opening batman for Tamil Nadu. Who would have thought then that he will be one of India’s spinning spearheads? He was picked for the Test squad.....Read more
Ajmal move reveals ICC's firm hand
The scrutiny over Saeed Ajmal is one of
the signs that the ICC is taking greater control in the process of
identifying suspect bowling actions by backing match officials and
bringing uniformity in testing......Read more
Arjuna Award: All-Rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to be Honoured
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the 15 sportspersons who's names have been recommended for the prestigious Arjuna Award......Read more
I Can't Get Too Carried Away and Have to Practice Hard, Says Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali has picked up 19 wickets in four Tests vs India and was instrumental in England winning at Southampton and Manchester.....Real More
Danish Kaneria Loses Final Legal Challenge Against Life Ban
Danish Kaneria had exhausted all the legal options
available to him in England to appeal a life ban which, under reciprocal
arrangements between all members of the International Cricket Council,
means the 33-year-old leg-spinner is barred from playing cricket
worldwide.....Read more
Gavaskar escapes unscathed from car accident
Sunil Gavaskar was lucky to escape unhurt in a car crash while
travelling from Manchester to London on Sunday after the completion of
the fourth Test between India and England....
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Dhawan still a better bet than Gambhir
For anyone that’s followed India’s cricket away from home in the past three years, those words from Bob Dylan’s Time Out Of Mind (1997)....Read more
South Africa canter to nine-wicket win
ane Piedt recorded the best figures by a South African spinner on Test debut as South Africa....Read more
Angelo Mathews has taken giant strides as Sri Lanka captain
Retirements can be tough on the best sides — leaving behind huge voids
and a challenge for the next generation. In recent times, numerous teams
have lost some of their greats. The Indians would....Read more
Geoffrey Boycott asks Sam Robson to mend his batting technique
Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has told opener Sam Robson that there is a huge question mark against the Australia-born batsman’s international future.....Read more
RCA may take legal action against BCCI
Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) vice-president Mehmood Abdi
on Tuesday said that RCA may take legal recourse regarding the reported
move by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to form an
ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the state body......Read more
Pakistan Defeat Doesn't Augur Well for Misbah's Captaincy: Rashid Latif
Former Pakistan skippers Rashid Latif and Mohammad Yousuf lashed out at the team after their defeat to Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle....Read more
SA vs ZIM : Unconvincing Proteas keep control
Spinner John Nyumbu upstaged batsman Faf du
Plessis, but South Africa maintained command over Zimbabwe regardless on
day three of the one-off......Read more
England v India: Moeen Ali at heart of his side's revival
The transformation of Moeen Ali from part-time spinner to match-winner
has been central to England's remarkable comeback in their Test series
against India....Read more
Saeed Ajmal Reported for Suspected Illegal Bowling Action
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side's seven-wicket loss in the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium on Sunday......Read more
The Ashes 2013: When Stuart Broad ran through Australia in a session at Chester-le-Street
Stuart Broad
has a rare quality. He can look completely ordinary during one spell,
and wreak havoc in another. Broad has, for a long time now, shown a....Read more
My job is done: Jayawardene
Test cricket will bid farewell to one of its most elegant strokemakers when Mahela Jayawardene quits the.....Read more
Sangakkara back as No. 1 Test batsman in ICC rankings; Ashwin top all-rounder
Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka's veteran Test batsman is now ranked No.1 in
the latest International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test rankings for
batsmen....Read more
Du Plessis leads Proteas' steady chase
South Africa had lost more wickets than they'd have liked by stumps on day two of the Test against Zimbabwe in Harare....Read more
Nothing quite right with this India
Everything went wrong for India at Old Trafford,
in what was one of their two meekest Test performances since 8-0 - the
other came just a few days ago, in Southampton....Read more
Stuart Broad may wear mask to play in England-India fifth Test
England pace bowler Stuart Broad may wear a protective mask to play in the final Test against India after
suffering a broken nose....Read more
India Lacked 'Backbone' to Fight Against 'Persistent' England, Says Sunil Gavaskar
Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Farokh
Engineer summed up India's shoddy performance as the lack of 'backbone'
and 'passion' as MS Dhoni & Co. succumbed to a loss by innings
and 54 runs....Read more
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2014, 1st Test at Galle: Hosts record their second quickest successful run-chase in Test cricket
India press slam cricket team's 'spineless surrender'
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni faced criticism from the nation's
press Sunday for his "bizarre" tactics during the side's humiliating
loss to England,.....Read more
All-round woes confront phlegmatic Dhoni
Through the lean times, and there have been plenty away from home in the last three years, MS Dhoni has always........Read more
ICC to ban top-ranked Test players against minnows
As South African seamer Dale Steyn took the 24th five-for of his Test career against Zimbabwe, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally came up with a decision of banning Top 10 ranked Test bowlers.....Read more
Dhoni, and a primal appetite for a scrap
A generation ago, an overseas captain won the toss at Old Trafford and chose to bat. Within no time, he had been....Read more
India's Batting at Old Trafford a Joke: Farokh Engineer
Former Indian wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer blasted
MS Dhoni's decision to bat on a fast pitch at Old Trafford in the fourth
Test against England and questioned the technique shown by his batsmen
as tourists were shot out for 152 in their first innings....Read more
Message sent is it's okay to abuse - Dravid
Rahul Dravid is concerned with the perception sent out by the 'not guilty' verdict in the James Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja pushing case, considering there was evidence of abuse.....Read more
John Holder: James Anderson 'lucky' to escape punishment
England bowler James Anderson was "extremely lucky" to escape punishment
for his altercation with India's Ravindra Jadeja, according to former
Test umpire John Holder.......Read more
Indian Batsmen Equal Record Zeroes in Single Test Innings
The Indian team became the owner of an
ignominous statistic with six of their batsmen getting out without
scoring, thereby equalling the record number of six ducks in a single
Test inning by an international team......Read more
When Tendulkar conquered Old Trafford
It was at a promotional event in January 2014 that a young cricket fan
asked Sachin what he remembers of the Old Trafford hundred, his first
ever, in August 1990. A witty Tendulkar answered the question with a
smile......Read more
We got lucky with the overheads: Broad
Before Thursday (August 7) morning, Stuart Broad was averaging 36 with
the ball in this series, and had taken five wickets fewer than Moeen
Ali....Read more
International Cricket Council Seeks to Improve Umpires' Communication Skills
Selection headaches ahead of crucial Test
In the wake of losing the third cricket Test and face in the
Jadeja-Anderson spat judgment, India will look to regroup and devise a
plan to make enough runs and take 20 English wickets to win the fourth...
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Dhoni and Cook look to leave ill will behind
MS Dhoni, the India captain, insisted that he had no regrets after the
Jimmy Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja fiasco ended with the International
Cricket Council deciding...
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Gambhir, Ashwin set for Old Trafford outing
Five of the players from that game – Michael Atherton, David Gower, Ravi
Shastri, Sanjay Manjrekar and Kapil Dev – are doing commentary or
analysis on this series...
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Sachin Tendulkar's Knock in Sydney can Teach Virat Kohli: Sunil Gavaskar
Virat Kohli has always considered Sachin Tendulkar his inspiration. Battling a rare lean batting phase currently, the Indian vice-captain can learn from Tendulkar's 241-run knock in Sydney Test in 2004, feels Sunil Gavaskar....
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Out-of-sorts Kohli sends SOS to childhood coach
He might be the darling of every girl following Indian cricket, but over the last couple of years Virat Kohli has shown that he knows what it takes to stay focused and let his bat do the talking in crunch situations — both..
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Younis ton rescues Pakistan
When Misbah-ul-Haq chose to bat, the skies were overcast and the pitch
had been under covers following overnight rain. The ball moved around
for a while, and Pakistan lost their openers inside six overs. Then came
in Younis Khan and fought his way through to lunch. By stumps, Younis
was batting on 133...
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Cricket needs yellow cards and sin bins
I am often asked which sport I prefer to cover – cricket, golf, tennis
or rugby? I never give a definitive answer because for me to
categorically state my love for one sport cancels out the admiration I
have for the others....
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ICC's Dave Richardson not to appeal Anderson verdict
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has
said that he will not appeal against the verdict pronounced by Gordon
Lewis, which ruled James Anderson 'not guilty' in the shovegate incident
involving...
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ECB offered to investigate Anderson
James Anderson
could have been dealt a sterner sanction than the not guilty verdict in
the official hearing about the incident with Ravindra Jadeja at Trent
Bridg...
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“ICC has lots to answer” in Anderson case
When N Srinivasan took charge as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), there were those that joked...
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Sachin Tendulkar Didn't Face a Single Ball in Nets During 2003 World Cup, Says Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar produced a fairytale run in the 2003 World Cup, which,
in his own words, included the biggest match of his career, without
facing a single ball in the nets, according to former teammate Rahul
Dravid,....Read more
Ashwin and Gambhir may play at Old Trafford
If the signs from India's net sessions are anything to go by, R Ashwin
seems set to play his first Test of 2014. It is not clear if he will
take the place of Rohit Sharma or Ravindra Jadeja if he does so. During
their loss in.....Read more
Five things to know about the fourth India-England Test
Until the third Test at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, it had been a
desperate year for all involved with England cricket. Attempting to
rebuild the team after a 5-0 Ashes whitewash in....
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India in England: No place for Gambhir, Uthappa, Yuvraj in ODIs; Karn Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni Make Cut
Keeping in mind the 2015 World Cup, India's cricket selectors have
decided to invest in rookies like leg-spinner Karn Sharma and
wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson by picking them in the 17 member ODI
squad for the five-match series and a Twenty20 international.....
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Warner calls Anderson an instigator
David Warner has called James Anderson an “instigator” while describing
sledging as something that was “good for the game on the field”...
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Misbah, Mathews face contrasting worries
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to begin a potentially engrossing contest
when they face off in the first Test of the two-match series starting...
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Sanju Samson — Sreesanth’s antithesis has the chance to salvage Kerala’s tainted reputation
Sanju Samson’s selection for the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and
T20s comes as a major shot in the arm for Cricket in Kerala. Despite the
ever-growing passion in the game, the state has lagged behind in
developing players for India...
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Learnt how to bat in middle order - Samson
Young Sanju Samson's biggest takeaway from playing in Australia has been an understanding of middle-order batting dynamics...
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Banned cricketers Malik, Aamir back prison terms for fixers
Pakistan's banned cricketers,
Salim Malik and Muhammad Aamir have backed moves by New Zealand's
government to enforce prison sentences for players found guilty of spot
or match fixing...
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England v India: How everything changed for Cook's men
When Stuart Broad had Australia's Peter Siddle caught by James Anderson to seal a
third successive Ashes triumph
at Chester-le-Street...
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India Can Never Win in England With Four Bowlers, Says Andrew Strauss
Having a win under their belt at Lord's, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and company decided to go with an extra batsman in the third Test against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The hosts drew level in...
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India's return to nets hints at changes
India's first day on a cricket field since the loss at the Ageas Bowl,
and what would have been a demoralising verdict for them in the James
Anderson hearing, began with a longish huddle at Old Trafford on....
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Ashwin, and great expectations
The first time he played a full Test series in England, he took five
wickets in three Tests. On his first tour of Australia, his five wickets....
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Ravindra Jadeja vs James Anderson Big Fight: The F-word and What Happened Behind the Scenes
Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson have grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons in the ongoing India versus England series. But their Trent Bridge row has highlighted the kind of language that prevails in the gentleman's game....
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ICC code needs to be clearer: Gordon Lewis
The row over James Anderson's altercation with Ravindra Jadeja may have
resulted in both parties being cleared but it will continue to cast a
shadow over this week's fourth Investec Test....
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India vs England 2014, 4th Test at Old Trafford: India must show more positive intent
India’s shambolic display in the third Test at Southampton saw England win a completely one-sided match by 266 runs. What stood out in India’s abject defeat was a lack of intent and focus....
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“ICC has lots to answer” in Anderson case
When N Srinivasan took charge as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), there were those that joked that the....Read more
Trent Bridge warned over pitch
Trent Bridge has been given an official warning by the International
Cricket Council (ICC) after its pitch was rated 'poor' following last
month's first Test between England and India...
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'Samson the future for India'
"He is a sensible batsman, adapts his game to the situation," said India A coach Abhay Sharma...
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India shocked at Anderson’s not guilty verdict
India are shocked that Anderson has been found
not guilty in the Trent Bridge incident involving Jadeja, but the case
boiled down to one team's word against the other....
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We want to spoil Jayawardene's farewell party: Misbah
Pakistan will do whatever it takes to win the two-Test series in Sri
Lanka even if it means spoiling senior batsman Mahela Jayawardene's
farewell party, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Saturday....
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Kapil Dev Slams India's Poor Fielding in Southampton Defeat
Former India captain Kapil Dev has
criticised MS Dhoni's team for dropping catches that allowed England's
batsmen to take control of the third Test in Southampton.As a result, India lost by 266 runs, squandering their lead in the five-match series that now stands at 1-1....
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Ravindra Jadeja-James Anderson spat: India have put behind controversy, says team manager Sunil Dev
Indian team manager Sunil Dev has played down rumours of India calling off the tour due to Ravindra Jadeja-James Anderson controversy and also stated that India have put behind the entire fiasco....
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It’s cricket, not WWE
Before Gordon Lewis, the Judicial Commissioner who looked into the charges against James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja, had made...
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Manning up will lead to more confrontations
After the Test victory at Southampton, there was more to celebrate for
England, as James Anderson was found not guilty of the Level 3 charges
levelled against him by the Indians...
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10 little known facts about Jacques Kallis
Finally, the moment we had all dreaded: Jacques Kallis announced his retirement a mere seven months before what could have been his final World Cup. Like Graeme Smith (who became the first Test batsman to finish in the 9,000s....
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India Need Fresh Ideas, Must Bring in Gautam Gambhir: Sourav Ganguly
Indian batting crumbled against Moeen Ali's spin (6/67), eventually losing the Southampton Test by 266 runs. Sourav Ganguly said the team needs to make changes if they need to get back their lead in the five-Test series...
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MS Dhoni Vetoes ICC Chairman N. Srinivasan's Appeal Not to Protest Ravindra Jadeja Fine
The ICC has fined Ravindra Jadeja 50 per cent of his match fees for an altercation with James Anderson during the first Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham...
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India should play Ravichandran Ashwin in 4th Test at Old Trafford: Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen on Thursday called for spinner Ravichandran Ashwin‘s inclusion in the Indian side for the fourth Test match against England at Old Trafford, as the tourists crashed to a 266-run defeat in the third Test match at Southampton....
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Alastair Cook heaps praise on Moeen Ali after England’s win over India in 3rd Test at Southampton
England captain Alastair Cook on Thursday praised Moeen Ali
and said the part-time spinner had improved “leaps and bounds” — thanks
to his stint with Worcestershire where he bowls with Pakistan offie Saeed Ajmal..
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Dhoni concedes India must revisit options
Afterwards, as the sprinklers watered the square at the Ageas Bowl, MS
Dhoni kicked a football about with the enthusiasm of a small kid. You
wouldn’t have guessed that this was the captain of a....
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Ali spins England to parity
After the glory, the ignominy. Less than a fortnight after a famous
victory at Lord’s, India slumped to a crushing 266-run defeat at.....
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