India captain Virat Kohli said that returning to cricket after his marriage and all the ensuing distractions would not be difficult as cricket was in his blood just like the other members of the side and his focus was back ...
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Unadkat hopes Sri Lanka sereies to be a turnaround in his career
Back in the national team after a year in the wilderness, left-arm pacer Javdev Unadkat feels that his impressive show in the T20 International series against Sri Lanka can prove to be a turnaround in his career. The 26-year-old Saurashtra ...
Read More »Rohit Sharma jumps to fifth spot in ICC ODI Rankings, Shikhar Dhawan rises to 14th
India opener Rohit Sharma on Monday moved up two places to the fifth position in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings after a stellar show in the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. India had wrapped up the series 2-1 ...
Read More »Our batting let us down on a seaming track: Rohit Sharma
Dharamshala: Rohit Sharma rued India’s batting performance in their massive seven-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at Dharamshala. Indian batsmen came a cropper under pace-friendly conditions. Rohit agreed that the batting let the ...
Read More »Doctors say no to sport in Delhi as cricketers choke in smog
NEW DELHI: Unprecedented visuals of Sri Lankan cricketers wearing face masks on the cricket field have reignited debate about hosting major sports in heavily polluted New Delhi, where doctors are increasingly vocal about the health risks posed by smog. ...
Read More »Kohli double ton helps India nudge ahead on smoggy day
The second day’s play at Feroz Shah Kotla was headlined by the notorious Delhi smog which managed to hold up play on many occasions to elicit contrasting reactions from both the camps on Sunday (December 3). However, the day belonged ...
Read More »‘Retired’ Ajmal says PCB did not fight his case well at ICC
Karachi: While formally announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket, Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not fighting his case well with the International Cricket Council (ICC) following his suspension for ...
Read More »Skipper Virat Kohli leads pay rise call for India cricketers
NAGPUR: National team skipper Virat Kohli has demanded a greater share of India’s growing cricket wealth for players ahead of contract talks this week, officials said. Top players saw their annual basic deals doubled to $300,000 this year. But the ...
Read More »India continue to dominate Sri Lanka with Kohli’s 19th Test ton
Nagpur : India skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday set another milestone as he scored 19th Test century of his cricket career while batting Sri Lanka out of the Nagpur Test, here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. The captain fantastic’s ...
Read More »Kohli is correct, need preparation time for SA tour: Sourav Ganguly
Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today back current skipper Virat Kohli on the issue of cramped scheduling and said that the team needs more time to prepare for tough assignments like the upcoming South Africa tour. Kohli yesterday complained ...
Read More »Negotiating Ashwin, Jadeja the main challenge: Karunaratne
KOLKATA: After the first day’s play of the warm-up match between Sri Lanka and Board President’s XI, Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne said the main challenge for the visitors would be to negotiate the Indian spin duo of R. Ashwin and Ravindra ...
Read More »Dhoni opens Cricket academy in Dubai
New Delhi: The flamboyant Indian cricketer MS Dhoni visited Dubai on Saturday and unveiled his first global cricket academy in the effervescent city of Dubai. Named after the two-time world cup winning captain the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) is a joint venture ...
Read More »Debutant Mohammed Siraj in tears during National Anthem ceremony in 2nd T20I
NEW DELHI: Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Siraj on Sunday made his debut for the India in the second T20I against New Zealand in Rajkot. As the talented bowler took the field in coloured clothing, he failed to control his emotions and ...
Read More »MS Dhoni should give youngsters a chance in T20Is, says VVS Laxman
Former India cricketers VVS Laxman and Ajit Agarkar slammed MS Dhoni for his average performance against New Zealand at Rajkot on Saturday and said that it was time for Team India to look for other options in Twenty20 cricket. Chasing a mammoth ...
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