Apex court slams BCCI for resisting reform
(Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said the functioning of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should be “transparent and visible” and observed that the apex…
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IPL season 9 set to roll out with two new teams
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) With a new title sponsor and two recently formed franchises, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to roll out its ninth edition from Saturday with defending champions Mumbai Indians…
Sports broadcasting industry to grow by 15-20 percent this year
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Depending on the higher number of sports events in 2016, the overall sports broadcasting industry in India is likely to grow by 15-20 percent over the last year, industry sources have…
I let Rohit use his instincts: MI coach Ponting
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rating Rohit Sharma’s leadership abilities highly, Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting on Friday said he lets the talented India opener use his instincts. Under Rohit’s captaincy, Mumbai have won the Indian…
IPL: Mumbai Indians eye winning start against Pune Supergiants
By Aritra Chowdhury Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai Indians will aim to get their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 campaign off to a winning start when they take on debutants Rising Pune Supergiants…
Felt like the world came crashing down: Stokes
London, April 8 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said he felt as if “the whole world had come down” on him as he was hit for four consecutive sixes in the final over…
IPL great stepping stone between first class and world cricket: Ashwin
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Rising Pune Supergiants star off-spinner Ravichandra Ashwin on Friday praised the Indian Premier League (IPL) and termed the country’s domestic T20 tournament as a stepping stone between first class and international…
Mumbai Indians have adequate cover for Malinga: Bond
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) After veteran pacer Lasith Malinga was ruled out of the first half of Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said on Friday his side has enough depth…
Venus Williams bows out of Charleston tennis tourney
Charleston (South Carolina), April 8 (IANS) Former World No.1 Venus Williams lost to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-6 while top-seeded and defending champion Angelique Kerber advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-2,…
Bumrah deserves credit for consistency: Bond
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond on Friday heaped praise on the team’s young pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his consistent performance for India over the past couple of months, especially in…
Sarwan slams board for West Indies cricket’s decline
Georgetown (Guyana), April 8 (IANS) Former captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has blamed the regional board for the decline of the West Indies cricket and believes CARICOMs intervention represents the best chance at ensuring the sports revival….
West Indian spinner Narine cleared by ICC
London, April 8 (IANS) The West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to bowl again in international cricket. The 27-year-old successfully underwent tests at the Sri Ramachandra University…
Mustafizur will adapt quickly to IPL: Sunrisers coach Moody
Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody is confident his new recruit Mustafizur Rahman will adapt to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in no time. The former Australian cricketer has praised the…
RCB unveils new jersey, first team with home, away designs
Bengaluru, April 8 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unveiled on Friday an all new black and red jersey with two designs for home and away matches. “We are the…
HC allows inaugural IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Declining to put on hold the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 season starting here on Saturday, the Bombay High Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government to…
Hoping Narine’s potency is intact: KKR skipper Gambhir
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Spinner Sunil Narine has been key to Kolkata Knight Rider’s success over the past few seasons and captain Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he is hoping the Trinidadian is still as…
Former pacer Javed rejects Pakistan coach role
Lahore, April 7 (IANS) Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed on Thursday ruled himself out of the running for the post of head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. Javed, who is currently coaching the United…
KKR a well balanced unit: Coach Kallis
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Jacques Kallis on Thursday said he believes the cricket franchise is a “very well balanced unit” ahead of the 2016 season. The two-time Indian Premier League…
Ex-India cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla’s assets over Rs.4.5 crore
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Former India cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who is contesting the West Bengal assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate, possess assets worth over Rs.4.5 crore. Contesting from Howrah North in Howrah…
No contact from ICC about Narine: KKR coach Kallis
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders coach Jacques Kallis on Thursday said the team has received no word from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on whether their West Indian off-spinner Sunil Narine has been…