New Delhi, Putting an end to all speculations about him, Indian batting great Virender Sehwag on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. “Thanks everyone for all your wishes and love. I hereby retire from all forms of international cricket and from the Indian Premier League (IPL),” Sehwag announced […]
New Delhi, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had fallen out of favour with the national selectors, has been recalled to the squad after a gap of around 14 months for the first two Tests against South Africa, starting on November 5. What prompted his inclusion was that Jadeja scored 149 runs and picked up 24 […]
New Delhi/Mumbai, Putting an end to speculation, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said talks on reviving cricketing ties with Pakistan have been cancelled following Shiv Sena protests. PCB chief Shahryar Khan was to meet newly-elected BCCI president Shashank Manohar in Mumbai to discuss the resumption of bilateral series between the two cricket crazy countries. […]
Johor Bahru (Malaysia), India defeated Australia 1-0 to register its third consecutive victory ahead of the final of the 5th Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament here on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty stroke in the 42nd minute to give the victory to two-time defending champions India, who will face Britain in the […]
New Delhi, With the national selectors meeting on Monday to select the Indian team for the last two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against South Africa, Ishant Sharma‘s chances of being called up suffered a big blow with the Delhi speedster suffering a hamstring injury during a Ranji Trophy match against Haryana here on Saturday. India are […]
Left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan’s retirement from international cricket has posed a serious question to India: who can be the next Zaheer? But the man himself believes that current speed star Umesh Yadav has the potential to step into his shoes but only if his talent is nurtured and maximised. The 37-year-old pacer ended his 14-year-long […]
Left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. The 37-year old pacer made the announcement on Thursday, ending his 14-year long international career. Zaheer made his India debut in 2000 and played his last game for India in 2014 at Wellington against New Zealand. He is leaving the field after playing […]
The baton of Bengal cricket administration is poised for a generational shift on Thursday, with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly all set to take over as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal — a week after a rained out T20 International at the Eden Gardens has seemingly taken some shine off the big change. […]
It is amusing to find former cricketers sitting in judgment on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s future in international cricket. Joining the discussion is a divided media which in any case thrives on controversies. Does someone who quit Test cricket abruptly with 10 Tests shy of hundred Tests in the middle of a series need to be […]
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Giving his recipe for improving Indian football standards, Brazilian legend Pele on Monday said the authorities must focus on the base – the grassroots – and spread the game in the schools, colleges and universities to groom youngsters, besides ensuring foreign exposure for players and coaches. He also lauded the Indian […]