Kolkata: On Friday, Sri Lanka and Australia were locked in a one-sided ODI that wasn’t part of the original tour itinerary. In Karachi the same day, Pakistan and New Zealand faced off in the final of a tri-nation series involving South Africa that was put together by the Pakistan Cricket Board only towards the end … Read more
In and of itself, India’s final league fixture against West Indies at The Wanderers meant little in the context of the 2009 Champions Trophy. Both teams were already eliminated coming into this game at the Bullring on September 30. West Indies had been squarely beaten by Pakistan and Australia while India, who were drubbed by … Read more
Harmanpreet Kaur wanted to “slow down” after relentless cricket late last year. Fresh from a break — she was rested for the Ireland series — the India and Mumbai Indians captain is looking to pick up the pace again, with the Women’s Premier League (WPL) starting on February 14. From (L-R): Mumbai Indians’ Charlotte Edwards, … Read more
Gqeberha, In Afghanistan’s nascent cricket history, Rashid Khan is unarguably the greatest but Azmatullah Omarzai can certainly claim to be the latest after winning the first ever ICC ‘ODI Cricketer of the Year’ Award for his war-torn country. MY ICC award can act as inspiration for Afghan youth: Azmatullah Omarzai This is a feat not … Read more
India Vs England 1st ODI LIVE SCORE: Virat Kohli returns to the format he’s had tremendous success in India Vs England LIVE SCORE: For a team that prides itself on consistency and quality in ODI cricket, a twelve-year trophy drought in the format is certain to be something of a sticking point for Indian cricket. … Read more
After more than two decades of sporting isolation owing their apartheid policy, South Africa returned to international cricket towards the end of 1991, the Board of Control for Cricket in India taking the lead in facilitating the African nation’s cricketing comeback. During their first One-Day International series ever in November 1991, South Africa showcased great … Read more
Lucknow [India], : Former Indian pacer and Lucknow Super Giants mentor Zaheer Khan indicated that the franchise is in no mood to rush young pace sensation Mayank Yadav back into competitive cricket and is instead, putting effort and energy into making sure that he is a long-term option as a bowler without any breaks. Zaheer … Read more
Melbourne [Australia], : Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes that the selectors should take a gamble and include a 23-year-old uncapped Big Bash League star in the ICC Champions Trophy squad to replace injured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. Ponting names young BBL star to replace Marsh in Champions Trophy Marsh, a key figure in the Australia limited-overs … Read more