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India vs Bangladesh: first Asia Cup T20I scoreboard

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the first Twenty20 International of the Asia Cup played between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday: India Rohit Sharma…




Rohit’s 83 takes India to 166/6

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Rohit Sharma’s flamboyant innings of 83 runs not just took India out of trouble, but also helped them reach a competitive total of 166/6 in the Asia Cup opener against…


India make 166/6 in Asia Cup opener

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) India scored 166/6 in the Asia Cup opener against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Opener Rohit Sharma top scored for the visitors with 83. This…


Cricket board is caught in a cleft stick!

By Veturi Srivatsa The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is, perhaps, the only unit affiliated to the Indian cricket board to have rejected almost all the recommendations of the Justic Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee…


Cricketer Rohit named Nissan’s global ambassador

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) Yokohama (Japan), Feb 24 (IANS) Japanese…



Australia reclaim No.1 Test spot, India second

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) India have finished second in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship, while Australia took the top spot after winning the Christchurch Test by seven wickets, which has given them a…


Bandladesh win toss, opt to bowl against India

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the opening match of the Asia Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday. The…


Australia skipper Smith pledges to improve behaviour

Mumbai: Rajasthan Royal Challengers (RRC) player Steve Smith during a press conference in Mumbai on April 6, 2015. (Photo: Sandeep Mahankal/IANS) Christchurch, Feb 24 (IANS) Australia skipper Steve Smith, who was fined after pleading guilty…


Australian pacer Hazlewood fined for swearing

Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an exchange with umpire Ranmore Martinesz which took place…




Bangladesh captain Mortaza to be UNDP goodwill ambassador

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s cricket skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is going to be the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) “national goodwill ambassador for youth”. Mortaza currently captains the country’s One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20…


Bangladeshi cricketer Rubel faces punishment

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 23 (IANS) Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Rubel Hossain may face punishment and even be dropped from the central contract for not following injury rehabilitation guidelines. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said…



Asia Cup right stage to prepare for World T20: Kohli

Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 23 (IANS) India star batsman Virat Kohli believes that the Asia Cup starting here on Wednesday is the best platform to analyse the team’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of the forthcoming World…