Australia, South Africa favourites in U-19 World Cup

Australia, South Africa favourites in U-19 World Cup

Three-time former champions Australia and two-time runners-up South Africa will be the favourites to advance to the ICC Under-19 World Cup semifinals when they feature in Sunday’s quarterfinals. Australia, which won the title in 1988, 2000 and 2010, will take on 2004 finalists West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here. South Africa, losing […]

IPL probe committee likely to submit report Feb 10

IPL probe committee likely to submit report Feb 10

The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, investigating allegations of spot-fixing and betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is likely to submit its report Feb 10, the BCCI said Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI), however, said in a release that the committee has yet not arrived at any final conclusion. The […]

Seamers were not consistent enough: Dhoni

Seamers were not consistent enough: Dhoni

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Sunday said his seamers were not consistent enough while one batsman needed to play till the end in the first One-Day International against New Zealand which India lost by 24 runs. Virat Kohli’s 123 off 111 balls went in vain as India were bowled out for 268 in 48.4 overs […]

Kohli’s ton goes in vain as India lose NZ opener

Kohli’s ton goes in vain as India lose NZ opener

Virat Kohli’s 123 off 111 balls went in vain as India slumped to a 24-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International of the five-match series at McLean Park here Sunday. Corey Anderson smashed an unbeaten 68 off 40 balls to take New Zealand to 292 for seven after being asked to bat […]

India lose to New Zealand by 24 runs

India lose to New Zealand by 24 runs

India lost to New Zealand by 24 runs in the first One-Day International of the five-match series at McLean Park here Sunday. Chasing 293, India were all out for 268 in 48.4 overs. Virat Kohli’s 123 off 111 balls went in vain. New Zealand made 292 for seven in 50 overs with Kane Williamson, Ross […]

India win toss, opt to field in first ODI

India win toss, opt to field in first ODI

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and asked New Zealand to bat first in the first One-Day International here Sunday. India brought in Ajinkya Rahane in place of Yuvraj Singh, who was dropped for the tour, and not cap Stuart Binny. New Zealand preferred to play Adam Milne instead of veteran Kyle Mills […]

I would like to improve my performance: Dhoni

I would like to improve my performance: Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said here Saturday that he would personally like to atone for his poor performance in South Africa during the forthcoming New Zealand tour. Dhoni was out of form in the Test series and came to bat at No.7 and managed only 87 runs in four innings. He also wants the […]

Gayle to captain Jamaica in West Indies Super50

Gayle to captain Jamaica in West Indies Super50

Chris Gayle is set to captain Jamaica in the West Indies NAGICO Super50 tournament to be staged in Trinidad and Tobago from this month. Gayle was recommended for the job by the national selection panel, a decision ratified by the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) during a board meeting Thursday, the Gleaner has reported. The decision […]

SC to open report on RCA election Jan 17

SC to open report on RCA election Jan 17

The Supreme Court Monday said it will open on Jan 17 the Justice (retd) N.M.Kasliwal report on the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections, which were embroiled in controversy after former IPL czar Lalit Modi entered the race for the president’s post. A bench of Justice Anil R. Dave and Justice M.Y.Eqbal rpt M.Y.Eqbal said they […]

No international cricket in Pakistan soon: Ex-PCB chief

No international cricket in Pakistan soon: Ex-PCB chief

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan does not see international cricket returning to his country anytime soon. Khan feels the sport is suffering a lot since Pakistan became a no-go zone for international teams following the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. Since the attack, Pakistan not only […]