Ashes: Hazlewood & Co put Eng batsmen on the mat at 54/6
Leeds, Aug 23 (IANS) It was expected to be the day when the English batsmen would build on the good work by young paceman Jofra Archer in the third Test of the Ashes at Headingley…
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Waqar applies for Pakistan bowling coach’s job: Reports
Lahore, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis on Thursday submitted a request to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to consider his candidature for the post of the team’s bowling coach. According to Geo…
Lanka reach 144/6 before rain plays spoilsport on Day 2
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) Persistent rain ensured that only a shortened first session of play was possible on Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the P. Sara Oval…
Look to middle everything even at the nets: Kohli to Richards
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS) The old adage goes that winners don’t do different things, they do things differently. And it has once again come to the fore as India captain Virat Kohli and…
Mike Hesson appointed Director Cricket Operations of RCB
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as Director Cricket Operations for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Simon Katich joins Hesson as the head coach. It will be interesting…
Hesson appointed Director Cricket Operations of RCB
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as Director Cricket Operations for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Simon Katich joins Hesson as the head coach. The franchise has decided…
Sri Lanka left reeling by Boult, Southee onlsaught
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) New Zealand reduced Sri Lanka to 144/6 in the rain-hit first session on Day 2 of the second Test in Colombo on Friday. Trent Boult and Tim Southee both bowled double…
Klusener appointed SA batting coach for India tour
Cape Town, Aug 23 (IANS) Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed the senior men’s team’s batting coach for the T20I leg of their tour of India in September. The 47-year-old, widely considered…
We did a very good job with the ball: Roach
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS) West Indies pacer Kemar Roach said his team used the conditions on offer well in North Sound on Day 1 of the first Test against India. Roach ended the…
Not too concerned on missing out century: Rahane
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS) Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane rescued India from a precarious situation on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua. Rahane walked in when India were reeling at…
Rahane’s rescue act takes India to 203/6 on Day 1
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane led India’s efforts as the West Indies held the upper hand on Day 1 of the first Test in Antigua. With pacers Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel…
Ashes, 3rd Test: Archer shines with 6 as rain plays spoilsport
Leeds, Aug 23 (IANS) Jofra Archer grabbed six wickets in only his second Test match, as England bowled Australia out for 179 despite Marnus Labuschagne’s defiant 74 at stumps on a rain-affected opening day of…
Rahane 50 helps India to 134/4 at tea against WI
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane hit form with a dogged half century as India rode his unbeaten knock to reach 134/4 after a top order collapse against the West Indies at tea…
Prasad reveals why Jonty didn’t make the cut in list of 3
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) India’s chairman of selectors M.S.K. Prasad on Thursday cleared the air on why South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes had to leave empty-handed despite applying for the post of fielding coach…
Ashes: Warner helps Aus to 54/2 at tea
Leeds, Aug 22 (IANS) David Warner seemed to be getting back among runs as Australia crawled to 54/2 at tea on a rain-affected opening day of the third Ashes Test here at Headingley on Thursday….
Rahul, Rahane steady ship; India’s top order collapse
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 22 (IANS) Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel tormented the top order before K.L. Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship to help India reach 68/3 at lunch in the opening Test…
Rathour, Arun, Sridhar selectors’ priority for support staff
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian senior selection committee on Thursday shortlisted candidates for various coaching positions with Vikram Rathour, Bharat Arun and R. Sridhar on priority list for the role of the team’s…
West Indies win the toss, opt to field against India
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 22 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and chose to field first against India in the first of the two-match Test series on Thursday. India captain Virat Kohli…
Ashes: Archer shines as rain curtails 1st session in 3rd Test
Leeds, Aug 22 (IANS) England gun-quick Jofra Archer threatened to wreak havoc once again as he snared a wicket before rain continued to disturb play on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at…
ICC appoints Hall as General Counsel & Company Secretary
Dubai, Aug 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council has appointed Jonathan Hall as General Counsel & Company Secretary. Jonathan brings 27 years of legal experience across a range of sports, most recently in senior consultative…