BCCI names NCA COO
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Tufan Ghosh as the Chief Operating Officer of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “The…
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Windies fined for slow over rate in second Test vs New Zealand
Dubai, Dec 12 (IANS) West Indies stand-in skipper Kraigg Brathwaite was on Tuesday fined 40 percent of his match fee for over rate offences during the second Test against New Zealand at the Seddon Park…
I trust a lot in my preparation, says teenaged Sundar
Mohali, Dec 12 (IANS) Despite failing the Yo-Yo test, a requisite to make it to the national squad, teenaged all-rounder Washington Sundar on Tuesday justified his selection in the ODI squad against Sri Lanka, saying…
New Zealand complete 2-0 whitewash of Windies
Hamilton, Dec 12 (IANS) New Zealand completed a 2-0 whitewash of the West Indies after thrashing them by 240 runs in the second cricket Test at Seddon Park here on Tuesday. Chasing a mammoth 444,…
India aim to bounce back in second ODI vs Sri Lanka
Mohali, Dec 12 (IANS) Still licking their wounds after the humiliation in Dharamsala, India will be aiming to roar back when they face a rejuvenated Sri Lanka in the do-or-die second One-day International (ODI) at…
Virat, Anushka wed in Italy, begin new innings
Florence (Italy), Dec 11 (IANS) Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma — India’s most watched couples — sealed their relationship with a wedding — here amidst close family and friends…
PCB objects to BCCI’s FTP structure
Lahore, Dec 11 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday questioned the BCCI’s proposed Future Tours Programme (FTP) structure for the 2019-2023 cycle, which expectedly does not feature any India-Pakistan bilateral series. The Board…
Twitter abuzz with congratulatory messages for Virat-Anushka
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) led congratulatory wishes for India skipper Virat Kohli, who on Monday married Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma in a private ceremony in…
Lalit Modi lashes out at BCCI
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi took a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday after the body decided to revoke the…
Inter Collegiate SR Champions Trophy from January
Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The 16th Champions Trophy — a South Indian Inter Engineering Collegiate (T-20) Cricket tournament — will be held in Telangana from January 3 to 9. Teams from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala,…
India cancel warm-up tie, opt for practice in South Africa
Johannesburg, Dec 11 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday announced that India’s two-day warm-up match ahead of their three-Test series against the Proteas, has been cancelled. According to the CSA, India have insisted on…
PCB bans Nasir Jamshed for one year
Lahore, Dec 11 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday banned opening batsman Nasir Jamshed for a year after finding him guilty of non-cooperation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing case. The 27-year-old,…
Delhi, Bengal, Vidarbha join Karnataka in Ranji Trophy semis
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Delhi, Bengal and Vidarbha on Monday joined Karnataka as the three other teams to enter the semi-finals of the 2017 Ranji Trophy, Indian domestic cricket’s premier championship. While Delhi thrashed…
India to host Afghanistan for first-ever Test
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India will host newly promoted Test side Afghanistan for their first-ever Test match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday. The dates of the historic…
ACB hails BCCI’s decision to host Afghanistan for maiden Test as historic
Kabul, Dec 11 (IANS) Reacting to the BCCI’s decision to host Afghanistan for their first ever Test match against India, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Chairman Atif Mashal on Monday called it a historic moment for…
BCCI lifts ban on RCA
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday decided to revoke the ban on the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) provided former IPL czar Lalit Modi stays away…
1st ODI: Rohit blames batsmen for India’s defeat
Dharamsala, Dec 10 (IANS) India captain Rohit Sharma blamed poor batting for the humiliating seven-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International (ODI) here on Sunday. The Indian batsmen put up with a…
Perera praises Sri Lankan bowlers after win
Dharamsala, Dec 10 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Thisara Perera heaped praise on his bowlers after their seven-wicket win over India in the first One-Day International (ODI) here on Sunday. After opting to field, Sri Lanka…
Shakib is Bangladesh’s new Test captain
Dhaka, Dec 10 (IANS) All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named the new Test captain of Bangladesh with the upcoming Sri Lanka tour being his first assignment in the new role. Mahmudullah will be his…
Sri Lanka thrash India in first ODI
Dharamsala, Dec 10 (IANS) Sri Lanka dominated with both bat and ball to outclass India by seven wickets in the first One-day International (ODI) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday. After…