cricket

Reviving India-Pakistan ties important for cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, the former India captain, believes New Delhi and Islamabad must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular cricket matches between India and Pakistan.
2 November 2015, 05:01 AM

Cremer, Chakabva return for Bangladesh series

Zimbabwe's national selectors have recalled legspinner Graeme Cremer and wicketkeeper-batsman Regis Chakabva for the upcoming limited-overs matches against Bangladesh.
31 October 2015, 05:20 AM

Bangladesh cricketers practice ahead of Zimbabwe series

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team sweated it out during the practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the Zimbabwe series.
30 October 2015, 07:31 AM

Pakistan cricket team seek series win as farewell gift for captain

Pakistan target victory over England in the third and final Test from Sunday in what would be a fitting farewell for Misbah-ul-Haq, the country's most successful captain who has hinted he's ready to retire.
30 October 2015, 06:09 AM

Day-night Test to go ahead despite pink ball concerns

Cricket Australia says it intends to proceed with next month's contentious first-ever day-night Test despite player unease over the experimental pink ball to be used.
29 October 2015, 08:38 AM

'Review system needs review' – Waqar Younis of Pakistan

Waqar Younis, the Pakistan coach, has criticised the inconsistency of the Decision Review System, and believes that the margin of doubt for Umpire's Call should be increased from 50 percent to 75 percent.
29 October 2015, 06:19 AM

AB de Villiers of South Africa is at the peak of his career: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on South African One-Day International (ODI) captain AB de Villliers for his batting performance in the recently concluded limited-overs series against India.
28 October 2015, 07:50 AM

Rangpur rope in Jurgensen as coach

The Rangpur franchise has appointed Shane Jurgensen as their head coach for the Bangladesh Premier League's third season starting next month.
28 October 2015, 04:49 AM

Shakib remains top allrounder, Root best Test batsman

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan retained his top spot in the ICC’s ranking while England’s batsman Joe Root became the no.1 ranked Test batsman.
27 October 2015, 08:38 AM

Sachin Tendulkar & Shane Warne want cricket at Olympic Games

All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar have called for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.
27 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Pitched battle erupts between Team India director Ravi Shastri & Wankhede curator

Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik has lodged an official complaint to Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) against Team India director Ravi Shastri for 'abusing him' during Sunday's fifth ODI against South Africa.
27 October 2015, 04:55 AM

Herath and Siriwardana seal 2-0 Test series win

Sri Lanka rallied strongly to sweep West Indies 2-0, after a crushing 72-run win inside tea on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.
26 October 2015, 09:15 AM

It is a girl for Shakib and Shishir!

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan and his wife are ready to begin the new innings in their married life when they will welcome the newest member of their lovely family.
26 October 2015, 06:55 AM

Pakistan v England: Tourists question Wahab Riaz boot incident

England coach Trevor Bayliss is thought to have spoken to the match referee over Pakistan's Wahab Riaz using his foot rather than his hand to field the ball.
26 October 2015, 05:03 AM

Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.
26 October 2015, 04:39 AM

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mulls mini IPL

BCCI is seriously looking at introducing a 'mini IPL' - a new T20 league run by the board along the lines of Cricket Australia's Big Bash.
23 October 2015, 08:42 AM

Garfield Sobers says T20 taking toll on Test cricket

West Indies legend Garfield Sobers accused cash-rich Twenty20 tournaments of destroying Test cricket by luring players away from the longest form of the sport with large amounts of cash.
23 October 2015, 05:23 AM

Shahzad 80 sets up series-levelling win

Afghanistan leveled the series against Zimbabwe with a three-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Queens Sports Club, with Mohammad Shahzad’s 80 setting up their pursuit of Zimbabwe's 184 for 8.
22 October 2015, 15:31 PM

BPL: Shakib to lead Rangpur, Mushfiq Sylhet, Tamim Ctg

The third edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is going to start from November 22nd this year with six teams, namely - Dhaka Dynamites, Chittagong Vikings, Rangpur Riders, Comilla Victorians, Barisal Bulls and Sylhet Superstars.
22 October 2015, 09:16 AM

Jacques Kallis named head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders

South African legend Jacques Kallis has been named the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), replacing Trevor Bayliss.
22 October 2015, 08:18 AM