Cricket

Dubai, Jan 29 (IANS) Legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has identified former West Indies maestro Brian Lara as the most difficult batsmen he has ever bowled to. The 43-year-Muralitharan, here to compete in the inaugural Masters…

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The Spidercam aerial camera will be used during the World Twenty20 scheduled to be played in India from March 8 to April 3, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson…

Melbourne, Jan 28 (IANS) Australia’s experienced all-rounder Shane Watson believes his compatriot Steve Smith and India batsman Virat Kohli have a big but healthy rivalry between them to be the most incredible batsman in the…

 (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) Melbourne, Jan 28 (IANS) India star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said he was disappointed but deserved to being left out of the playing XI during the One-Day International (ODI) series against…

Dubai, Jan 27 (IANS) Bogged down by a back spasm, former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to miss Libra Legends’ first match of the inaugural Master Cricket League (MCL), starting here on Thursday. Ganguly…

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian batsman David Warner wants his teammates to save big shots for the World Twenty20 in India and instead look for more ones and twos in the ongoing series. India defeated…

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar was on Wednesday delighted to be a part of and launch the first ever luxury Monarch Cruise that will bring together the best names of cricket and…

Dubai, Jan 27 (IANS) Dubai has been witness to many cricket rivalries in the past, but lovers of the sport are now bracing for an altogether new experience as retired players will battle it out…

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Australia’s swashbuckling batsman David Warner was given the Allan Border Medal for being the most outstanding cricketer and was also adjudged to be the best Test player of the year at…

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Following their 37-run triumph over Australia in the first match of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series in Adelaide on Tuesday, India’s day got even better as they were named…

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) Declared Man of the Match for his quickfire unbeaten 90, India star batsman Virat Kohli said he was happy to begin preparations for the forthcoming World Twenty20 with a comfortable 37-run…

Mumbai: India`s limited over skipper MS Dhoni addresses a press conference ahead of India`s tour of Australia, in Mumbai on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped…

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) India defeated Australia by 37 runs in the first of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series at the Adelaide Oval here on Tuesday. Asked to bat, India scored 188 for…

Dubai, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting legend Brian Lara believes that the recently retired West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul should have been afforded the time to make a graceful exit from the game. Hailing Chanderpaul as…

Dubai, Jan 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC), has praised recently retired West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul as “a role model for millions”. The 41-year-old Guyanese called time on his international career last week,…

Melbourne, Jan 25 (IANS) One of the most fearsome fast bowlers Jeff Thomson and most skilful wicketkeepers Wally Grout will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame (ACHoF) at the Allan Border Medal…

Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) Ahead of the first Twenty20 International against Australia on Tuesday, Indian team director Ravi Shastri on Monday heaped praise on limited overs specialist and experienced batsman Yuvraj Singh, terming him as…

Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at Green Park in Kanpur on Oct 11, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s Rohit…