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  • Tendulkar, Harbhajan rested; Yuvraj recalled in ODI squad
    Mumbai, July 31: The senior selection committee today decided to rest Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh and recalled Yuvraj Singh in the 15-member Indian cricket squad for the tri-series in ....
  • India, Sri Lanka criticise unsporting pitch after drawn Test
    Colombo, July 30: The second cricket Test of the three-match series ended in a draw with both the teams India and Sri Lanka blasting the unsporting pitch after the end of the final day's pl....
  • Final scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Second Test
    Colombo, July 30: The following is the final scoreboard after the final day's play of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

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  • Second cricket Test ends in a high scoring draw
    Colombo, July 30: The second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw with the hosts declaring their second innings at 129 for three on the final day at the Sinhalese Sports Clu....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 5, Second Test
    Colombo, July 30: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the final day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri L....
  • Sri Lanka make 19/0 at lunch
    Colombo, July 30: Sri Lanka were 19 for no loss in the second innings at lunch, after bowling out India for 707 in the first innings, on the final day of the second cricket Test here today.
  • Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, Second Test
    Colombo, July 29: The following is the scoreboard at the end of fourth day's play in the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

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  • India end fourth day at 669/9, take 27 runs lead
    Colombo, July 29: India made 669 for nine in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 642 for four declared, and took a 27-run lead at the end of the fourth day's play in the second c....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, Second Test
    Colombo, July 29: The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri La....
  • Tendulkar double century takes India to safety
    Colombo, July 29: Sachin Tendulkar hit his fifth double cetury and test debutant Suresh Raina scored a ton as India made 589 for five and closed in on Sri Lanka’s mammoth first innings score of....
  • Tendulkar hits double ton as India make 589/5
    Colombo, July 29: Sachin Tendulkar hit his fifth double century as India made 589 for five in their first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 642 for four declared, at tea on the fourth day of....
  • Debutant Raina hits century as India avoid follow-on
    Colombo, July 29: Test debutant Suresh Raina struck a century and was involved in a 236-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar as India averted a follow-on in the second cricket Test against Sri....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, Second Test
    Colombo, July 29: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri ....
  • Debutant Raina hits ton as India makes 477/4
    Colombo, July 29: Suresh Raina scored a century on debut as India avoided a follow on and scored 477 for four in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 642 for four declared, at lunch o....
  • India doesn't deserve to be No.1 Test team: Steve Waugh
    New Delhi, July 28: Former Australian captain Steve Waugh feels that the Indian cricket team doesn't deserve to be the No.1 Test side in the world.

    In the light of India's str....
  • Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 3, Second Test
    Colombo, July 28: The following is the scoreboard after the third day's play of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

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  • Tendulkar, Raina take India to 382/4
    Colombo, July 28: India were 382 for four in their first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 642 for four declared, at the end of the third days' play in the second cricket Test here today....
  • Spinners put India on backfoot
    Colombo, July 28: Debutant spinner Suraj Randiv picked up two wickets, including the prized scalp of Virender Sehwag, to reduce India to 173 for three in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lank....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 3, Second Test
    Colombo, July 28: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri L....
  • Modi's lawyers want retired judge in BCCI panel
    New Delhi, July 28: Suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi's lawyers on Tuesday demanded the removal of Chirayu Amin and Arun Jaitely from the disciplinary panel of t....
  • India reduced to 173/3 at lunch
    Colombo, July 28: India were reduced to 173 for three in the first innings, in reply to Sri lanka's 642 for four declared, at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test here today. ....
  • Dalmiya all set to continue unchallenged as CAB chief
    Kolkata, July 27: Seasoned administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to continue his reign in the Cricket Association of Bengal unchallenged for yet another year with his detractors not putting up ....
  • Sangakkara, Jaywardene frustrate India
    Colombo, July 27: Skipper Kumar Sangakkara smashed his seventh double ton and Mahela Jayawardene notched up his 28th century as Sri Lanka ended the second day's play with a massive first in....
  • India trail Sri Lanka by 547 runs
    Colombo, July 27: Sri Lanka enjoy a first innings lead of 547 runs at the end of the second day's play against India in the second cricket Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here toda....
  • Sri Lanka declare their first innings at 642/4
    Colombo, July 27: Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 642 for four shortly after tea on the second day of the second cricket Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today. <....
  • Sangakkara, Jaywardene take Sri Lanka to 587/3
    Colombo, July 27: Skipper Kumar Sangakkara struck his seventh double ton and Mahela Jayawardene completed his 28th century as Sri Lanka piled a mammoth 587 for three in the first innings agains....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 2, Second Test
    Colombo, July 27: The following is the scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri La....
  • Sangakkara, Jayawardene take Sri Lanka to 587/3
    Colombo, July 27: Skipper Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene took Sri Lanka to 587 for three in the first innings against India at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test here tod....
  • Sangakkara double ton takes Sri Lanka to 457/2
    Colombo, July 27: Skipper Kumar Sangakkara struck his seventh double ton to power Sri Lanka to a mammoth 457 for two in the first innings against India at lunch on the second day of the second ....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 2, Second Test
    Colombo, July 27: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri ....
  • Sangakkara's double ton takes Sri Lanka to 457/2 at lunch
    Colombo, July 27: Captain Kumar Sangakkara made an unbeaten 214 as Sri Lanka piled 457 for two in the first innings against India at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test here toda....
  • Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 1, Second Test
    Colombo, July 26: The following is the scoreboard at the end of the first day's play in the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today. <....
  • Sri Lanka make 312/2 against India
    Colombo, July 26: Sri Lanka made 312 for two in their first innings against India at the end of the first day's play in the second cricket Test here today.

    Skipper Kumar Sangakkar....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 1, Second Test
    Colombo, July 26: The following is the scoreboard at tea on the first day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri Lan....
  • Sri Lanka consolidate after a good start
    Colombo, July 26: Opening batsman Tharanga Pranavitana and skipper Kumar Sangakkara struck half-centuries as Sri Lanka piled up 235 for one in their first innings at tea on the first day of the....
  • Sri Lanka cruise to 235/1 at tea
    Colombo, July 26: Sri Lanka made 235 for one in their first innings at tea on the first day of the second cricket Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Tharanga ....
  • Openers give Sri Lanka a good start
    Colombo, July 26: Opener Tillekaratne Dilshan hit a brisk half-century as Sri Lanka made 128 for one in the first innings at lunch against India on the first day of the second Test match at the....
  • Sri Lanka make 128/1 at lunch
    Colombo, July 26: Sri Lanka made 128 for one in the first innings at lunch against India on the first day of the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Opener Thar....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 1, Second Test
    Colombo, July 26: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the first day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here today.

    Sri L....
  • Sri Lanka opt to bat as India miss Yuvraj, Gambhir
    Colombo, July 26: Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test match of the three-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here toda....
  • Much at stake for India in second Test
    Colombo, July 25: India will have to lift their game by many notches when they take on Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here on Monday.

    Sri Lank....
  • Arrest warrants against IPL team owners Priety Zinta, Ness Wadia
    Chandigarh, July 24: Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab ended up on the wrong side of the law today when a court here issued bailable arrest warrants to its three owners - actress....
  • Kapil Dev to fulfil Indian immigrant's last wish
    New Delhi, July 23: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has volunteered to fulfil the last wishes of an Indian immigrant to Australia who died 63 years ago and receive his ashes for immersi....
  • Murali's record tough to break: Sourav Ganguly
    Kolkata, July 23: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly today congratulated Sri Lanka spin wizard Muttiah Murlitharan for his landmark feat of 800 Test wickets and said it would be tough....
  • Muralitharan ends Test career with a staggering 800 wickets
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan brought the curtains down on his illustrious Test career, claiming his 800th Test wicket in his last match against India ....
  • I hold no grudge against anyone: Muralitharan
    New Delhi, July 22: Legendary Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who today brought curtains to his illustrious Test career with a staggering 800 wickets, said he holds no grudge agains....
  • Murali a good human being: Bedi
    New Delhi, July 22: Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi, a diehard critic of Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action, today praised the Sri Lankan off-spinner for his wonderful qualities a....
  • We wanted to win it for Murali: Sangakkara
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara dedicated his team's ten-wicket win over India to Muttiah Muralitharan, who played his last Test at the Galle International St....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Scoreboard of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka which concluded here today.

    Sri Lanka first innings: 520 for eight declared

    Indi....
  • Murali only bowler to thrice claim 75 wickets or more in a year
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Muttiah Muralitharan, who retired from Test cricket today after claiming his 800th wicket, is the only bowler to capture 75 wickets or more in a calendar year three ....
  • Leading bowlers in Test cricket
    Galle, July 22: A list of top ten bowlers in Test cricket:

    Player Mat Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ 5 10

    Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) 133+ 800 9/51 16/220 22.72 2.47 67 22

    Sh....
  • Sri Lanka beat India by 10 wickets at Galle
    Galle, July 22: Sri Lanka beat India by 10 wickets in the first cricket Test against India and took a 1-0 lead in the three match series here today.

    Sri Lanka openers Tharanga Paranav....
  • Sri Lanka 32 runs away from win at tea
    Galle, July 22: Sri Lanka were 62 for no loss at tea in their second innings and are now 32 runs away from winning the first cricket Test against India here today.

    Chasing the 95-run ....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Fifth Day, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Scoreboard at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here today.

    Sri Lanka first innings: 520 for eight declared

  • Muralitharan finishes with 800 Test wickets
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Sri Lankan off-spinner Muthiah Muralitharan made a perfect finish to a stellar career, claiming his 800th Test wicket in his last match against India here today and ....
  • Lunch Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day Five, first Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Scoreboard at lunch on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here today.

    Sri Lanka: first innings 520 for eight declared

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  • India take 48 run lead, Muralitharan one short of 800 Test wickets
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Sri Lanka closed in on a victory in the first cricket Test against India, leaving the visitors tottering at 292 for eight at lunch on the fifth day here today.

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  • India 292/8 at lunch on day five
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 22: Following on, India were 292 for eight in the second innings, a lead of 48 runs, at lunch on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here today. <....
  • Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: The following is the scoreboard at the end of the fourth day's play in the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here....
  • India trail Sri Lanka by 63 runs after fourth day
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: India were struggling to save the first cricket Test as they were reduced to 181 for five, following on, and still trailed Sri Lanka by 63 runs at the end of the fou....
  • Tendulkar, Dravid do the repair act against Sri Lanka
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: India's hopes rested on Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar after they were reduced to 68 for two in the second innings, following-on, at tea on the fourth day of ....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here today.

    Sri Lanka (first i....
  • Following-on, India struggle at 68/2 at tea
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: India were 68 for two in their second innings at tea after being forced to follow-on by Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at the Galle Internatio....
  • Muralitharan edges closer to 800 Test wickets as India struggle
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: Muttiah Muralitharan picked up three wickets to move closer to becoming the first bowler to get 800 Test wickets as India slumped to 260 for eight in their first inn....
  • India forced to follow-on after being bowled out for 276
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: Sri Lanka enforced a follow-on after bowling out India for 276 runs in the first innings on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at the Galle International Stadi....
  • India struggling at 260/8 against Sri Lanka
    Galle (Sri Lanka) July 21: India were 260 for eight in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 520 for eight declared, at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at the Galle I....
  • Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 21: Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here today.

    Sri Lanka (first....
  • T20 format destroying Test cricket, says Yousuf
    Karachi, July 20: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf feels the Twenty20 format is damaging Test cricket.

    "Test cricket is being affected by Twenty20 because it is attracting ....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day three, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: Scoreboard on the third day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here today.

    Sri Lanka (first innings):....
  • India struggling at 140/3, trail Sri Lanka by 280 runs
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: India were struggling at 140 for three in their first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 520 for eight declared, at the end of the third day's play in the firs....
  • Scrap 50-over format to save Test cricket: Imran Khan
    London, July 20: Pakistan's legendary cricketer Imran Khan has suggested scrapping of the 50-over format to save Test cricket from dying.

    Imran spoke at the MCC's annual Cowdr....
  • Tea scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day three, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: Scoreboard at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here today.

    Sri Lanka (first in....
  • Ponting wants decision review system in Tests
    Melbourne, July 20: Australian captain Ricky Ponting today said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should ensure the decision review system is used in every Test series.

    The refe....
  • Sri Lanka score 520/8 at tea against India
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: Sri Lanka were 520 for eight in their first innings at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test against India at the Galle International Stadium here today. <....
  • Ishant strikes thrice as Sri Lanka
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: Fast bowler Ishant Sharma found his form claiming three wickets as Sri Lanka made 361 for six in their first innings against India at lunch on the third day of the f....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day 3, First Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here today.

  • Sri Lanka make 361/6 against India at lunch
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 20: Sri Lanka made 361 for six in 93 overs in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test against India at the Galle International Stadium here....
  • Rain washes out second day's play of first Sri Lanka-India Test
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 19: Heavy rains washed out the second day's play in the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here today.

    Incessant overnight rains had left the o....
  • Rain delays second day's play in Galle Test
    Galle, July 19: Continuous rains delayed the start of the second day's play in the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka here today.

    The heavy overnight rains left the outf....
  • Shoaib Malik to replace Afridi in second Test versus Australia
    Karachi, July 19: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is set to replace outgoing skipper Shahid Afridi in the playing line-up for his team's second and final Test against Australia at Head....
  • Sri Lanka 256/2 at stumps on day one
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 18: Sri Lanka were 256 for two at stumps on the first day of the first cricket Test against India here today.

    Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara (103) and Thar....
  • Final Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, First Test, Day One
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 18: Scoreboard at stumps on the first day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here today.

    Sri Lanka:

    Tharanga Paranavitana batting ....
  • Sri Lanka make confident start against India
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 18: Sri Lanka started on a confident note as they made 91 for one in their first innings at lunch against India on the first day of the first cricket Test at the Galle I....
  • Sangakkara century guides Sri Lanka to 228/1
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 18: Kumar Sangakkara struck his 22nd Test century, guiding Sri Lanka to 228 for one at tea on the first day of the first cricket Test against India here today.

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  • Sri Lanka opt to bat against India
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 18: Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first cricket Test of their three-match series at the Galle International Stadi....
  • Dhoni pinning hopes on Sehwag
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 17: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said opener Virender Sehwag's form will be crucial as the visitors look for their first Test series win in Sri Lanka in ....
  • It is just another match for me, says Muralitharan
    Galle (Sri Lanka), July 17: World record holder spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, on the eve of his last cricket Test, said today that it was just another match for him.

    The first Test of....
  • Impossible to break Murali's record: Warne
    Melbourne, July 17: Australian spin wizard Shane Warne feels that his greatest rival Muttiah Muralitharan's world record of almost 800 Test wickets will never be beaten.

    Warne adm....
  • Pakistan captain Afridi to retire from Test cricket
    London, July 16: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who made a comeback to Tests after four years for the series against Australia, made an unexpected announcement today to retire from Test cricke....
  • Mendis spins out India for 291 in warm-up match
    Colombo, July 14: Yuvraj Singh put himself on the right track for the Test series with a fluent century but could not save India from the guile of Ajantha Mendis, who took six wickets to bowl o....
  • Fitness issues for Harris ahead of India tour
    Melbourne, July 10: Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris is in doubt for the team's tour to India in October because of a troublesome right knee.

    Harris, who made his international ....
  • Immediate cricket ties between India, Pakistan not possible: Pawar
    Mumbai, July 8: Calling an end to all the doubts regarding the resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan, ICC President Sharad Pawar stated that such ties between both countries are....
  • Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka on Friday
    Chennai, July 8: World’s number one test team leaves on its first overseas assignment against the fourth ranked Sri Lankans for a three test series. The Indian team would leave without Mahendra....
  • Only Harbhajan can equal my Test record: Muralidharan
    New Delhi, July 7: Sri Lanka's legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan may have decided to retire from the Test cricket, but the cricketer himself is hopeful that India's Harbhajan Singh....
  • Muralitharan to retire after Galle Test against India
    New Delhi, July 6: Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan will retire after the first cricket Test against India beginning from July 18 at Galle.

    Muralitharan, 38, is the le....
  • Dhoni's hometown gets stadium
    Ranchi, July 4: While Indian cricket captain and hometown boy M.S. Dhoni prepared to tie the knot in Dehradun, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar and Jharkhand Gov....
  • Dhoni to wed today evening at private affair
    Dehradun/Lucknow, July 4: Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to tie the knot with fiancee Sakshi Rawat at a very private affair on the outskirts of Dehradun today evening, a day....
  • Kalmadi asks BCCI to reschedule Australia series
    New Delhi, July 2: Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has sought the help of Sports Minister M.S. Gill to "convince" the Indian cricket board to reschedule ....
  • 2011 World Cup: ICC green signal for umpire review system
    Singapore, July 1: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to use the Decision Review System (DRS) during the 2011 World Cup, jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, in c....
  • India-Pakistan cricket series can resume soon: Pawar
    New Delhi, July 1: Cricket matches between India and Pakistan can resume soon if both governments give the go-ahead, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said today after becoming president of the....
  • Howard's rejection leaves ICC divided
    Singapore/Melbourne, July 1: On the day when Sharad Pawar took over as the president of International Cricket Council (ICC), the game's governing body was clearly divided in two blocks foll....
  • No division in ICC over Howard: Pawar
    Singapore, July 1: Indian Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, who took over as International Cricket Council (ICC) president today, has insisted that the rejection of former Australian prime min....
  • Sharad Pawar is new ICC president
    Singapore, July 1: Former BCCI president Sharad Pawar has taken over as International Cricket Council president today.

    Pawar was the ICC president designate and he took over from Brit....
  • Its a challenge to return to Test cricket: Dravid
    New Delhi, June 28: Rahul Dravid will make a comeback with the Sri Lanka series after being knocked down by a Shahadat Hossain bouncer in Bangladesh in January. The veteran batsman feels it wil....
  • Yuvraj back in cricket team for Sri Lanka
    Chennai, June 26: Yuvraj Singh today returned to the Indian Test team for the away series against Sri Lanka later this month.

    Subramaniam Badrinath was dropped as the selectors, who m....
  • PM hails Indian cricket team
    New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup.

    "The players displayed team spirit and fighting qualities i....
  • India set Sri Lanka 269 to win Asia Cup
    Dambulla, June 24: India, batting first, set Sri Lanka a modest target of 269 to win the Asia Cup final here today.

    India scored 268 for six in 50 overs after winning the toss, with o....
  • BCCI, IPL franchisees brainstorm on next season
    Mumbai, June 24: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials met here today to discuss a range of issues including player retention, salar....
  • India elect to bat in Asia Cup final
    Dambulla, June 24: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup cricket final here today.

    Teams:

    India: Mahendra Sin....
  • Afridi to decide his Test future after England tour
    Karachi, June 24: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi will decide his Test future after the exhaustive tour of England that begins this month.

    Afridi today said he will review his personal....
  • Indian women cricketers need to play more matches: Mithali
    Agra, June 23: Former India captain and Arjuna awardee Mithali Raj has said the growth of women's cricket in India has been quite slow in the absence of opportunities to play more matches. ....
  • Maharoof hat-trick triggers Indian collapse
    Dambulla, June 22: India collapsed like a pack of cards and were all out for 209 in 42.3 overs against Sri Lanka after Farveez Maharoof claimed a hat-trick in an inconsequential match of the As....
  • Stevens surprise inclusion in England Lions squad
    London, June 22: Veteran Darren Stevens was today included in the England Lions one-day squad for an upcoming triangular tournament which also includes India.

    The 34-year-old Kent pla....
  • Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in Asia Cup
    Dambulla, June 22: Sri Lanka defeated India by seven wickets in an inconsequential match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament here today.

    Sri Lanka, who elected to field, bowled out Ind....
  • Srinivasan re-elected TNCA president
    Chennai, June 20: Cricket Board secretary N. Srinivasan was unanimously re-elected president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association at its 80th Annual General Meeting, here today.

    Ther....
  • BCCI technical committee to inspect Kochi's home venue
    Kochi, June 20: A three member technical committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and owners of Indian Premier League's Kochi franchise will inspect the facilities at t....
  • BCCI calls special AGM to decide Lalit Modi's fate
    New Delhi, June 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a special annual general meeting on July 3 to decide the fate of suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman L....
  • India clinch last-over thriller against Pakistan
    Dambulla, June 20: Harbhajan Singh's six off Mohammad Aamer's penultimate ball clinched a three-wicket thriller for India against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup cricket tournament....
  • Saina beats world champion Lu Lan to make Singapore Open final
    Singapore, June 19: Indian's star shuttler Saina Nehwal stormed into the final of the Singapore Open Super Series badminton with a spectacular victory over World Champion Lu Lan of China to....
  • Pakistan set India 268-run target in Asia Cup
    Dambulla, June 19: India bowled out Pakistan for 267 in 49.3 overs in the Asia Cup cricket here today.

    Salman Butt (74) and Kamran Akmal (51) top scored for Pakistan after it decided ....
  • Pakistan elect to bat against India
    Dambulla, June 19: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against India in the Asia Cup cricket tournament here today.

    Teams:

    India:

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captai....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup
    Dambulla, June 16: Scoreboard of the match between India and Bangladesh in Asia Cup here today.

    Bangladesh:

    Tamim Iqbal c Raina b Kumar 22

    Imrul Kayes c Sehwag b N....
  • Aamer didn't use cellphone: ICC
    Dambulla, June 16: Pakistani player Mohammed Aamer was given a clean chit by International Cricket Council (ICC) today after television footage suggested that the fast bowler was talking on a c....
  • India beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup
    Dambulla, June 16: India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their opening match of the Asia cup cricket tournament here today.

    India bowled out Bangladesh for 167 in 34.5 overs and cha....
  • Bangladesh elect to bat against India
    Dambulla, June 16: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and elected to bat against India in their Asia Cup cricket tournament match here today.

    Teams:

    Bangladesh:....
  • Dhoni accuses Kolkata firm of cheating
    Ranchi, June 16: Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a police complaint against a Kolkata-based sports management company accusing it of cheating him of Rs.10 crore.

    ....
  • Sri Lanka to bat against Pakistan
    Dambulla, June 15: Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against Pakistan in their Asia Cup cricket One-Day International here today.

    Teams:

    Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara ....
  • India A wins as Unadkat's 13 wickets force West Indies A to collapse
    Leicester, June 14: India A found its new hero in Jaidev Unadkat as the left handed medium fast bowler from Suarahstra bagged 13 for 103 and forced West Indies A team to collapse. It was a de....
  • Raina stars in India's T20 win over Zimbabwe
    Harare, June 13: Suresh Raina led from the front as India again strolled to a seven wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International today and wrapped up the series 2-0 at t....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Zimbabwe, Twenty20
    Harare, June 13: Scoreboard of the second Twenty20 International between India and Zimbabwe here today.

    Zimbabwe:

    Hamilton Masakadza c Sharma b Dinda 2

    Brendan Tay....
  • India A shines - Jaidev Unadkat comes forth as the future of Indian pace bowling
    New Delhi, June 13: The FIFA World Cup may have mesmerized sports lovers, the world over but at Leicester the India A cricket team is shining. And this time it's the seamers who are doing w....
  • Dhoni confident of good showing in Sri Lanka
    Chennai, June 12: Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, looking fit and fresh after a fortnight's break, struck a confident note on the eve of the team’s departure to Sri Lanka for t....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Zimbabwe, Twenty20
    Harare, June 12: Scoreboard of the Twenty20 match between India and Zimbabwe here today:

    Zimbabwe

    Hamilton Masakadza c Raina b Vinay Kumar 1

    Brendon Taylor lbw b V....
  • Giant screens for Kolkata soccer fans
    Kolkata, June 12: With the World Cup soccer kicking off in South Africa, the West Bengal government has began installing giant screens across the state to give sports buffs of the football craz....
  • India to field against Zimbabwe
    Harare, June 12: India won the toss and opted to field against Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 match here today.

    Teams:

    India: Suresh Raina (captain), Dinesh Karthik wicketkeeper....
  • Afridi exudes confidence ahead of Asia Cup
    Karachi, June 12: The Pakistani cricket team left for Sri Lanka today for the Asia Cup at Dambulla later this month and skipper Shahid Afridi said they will go all out to win the title.

  • Jaydev Unadkat's seven-wicket haul puts India A on driver's seat
    Leicester, June 12: The second day of India's four-day tour match against West Indies saw an exciting development with Jaydev Unadkat, young speedster from Gujarat bagging seven wickets for....
  • Don't fight, Trinidad PM tells West Indies cricket bodies
    Port-of-Spain, June 11: Newly-elected Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is of Indian-origin, has urged two warring West Indies cricket groups to unite in the intere....
  • Kapil Dev to endorse Olive Telecom
    New Delhi, June 11: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has been appointed the goodwill ambassador for Olive Telecom in India.

    "It is a pleasure to be associated with a brand like Oli....
  • Ganguly to lead MCC side against Pakistan
    London, June 10; Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will lead a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) side, which will include Brian Lara of the West Indies, in a Twenty20 match against Pakistan a....
  • World Twenty20 qualification expanded to 16 teams
    Dubai, June 10: The qualification for the 2012 World Twenty20 cricket has been expanded to 16 teams.

    The qualification tournament, which previously involved six or eight teams, will b....
  • We laid stress on players' fitness, says Srikkanth
    New Delhi, June 7: Chairman of selection committee Krishnamachari Srikkanth hinted today that Yuvraj Singh was dropped from 15-man Asia Cup cricket squad due to lack of fitness.

    "....
  • Tendulkar opts out, Yuvraj dropped for Asia Cup squad
    New Delhi, June 7: Yuvraj Singh was dropped while Sachin Tendulkar opted out of the 15-member cricket squad for the Asia Cup that was selected here today.

    Yuvraj was axed following a ....
  • Amin admits being part of Pune bid; Manohar blasts Modi
    Mumbai, June 5: Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar today said that it was Lalit Modi, the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman, who had invited interim IPL chief Chirayu ....
  • Chandimal ton knocks out India
    Harare, June 5: India crashed out of the traingular series with a six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the fifth One-day International here today.

    Dinesh Chandimal scored a sparklin....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series
    Harare, June 5: Scoreboard of ODI tri-series match betweeen India and Sri Lanka here today.

    India:

    Dinesh Karthik c & b Perera 27

    Naman Ojha lbw b Kulasekara 1....
  • Sri Lanka beat India by six wickets
    Harare, June 5: India were knocked out of the triangular series after they lost to Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fifth One-day International here today.

    India were restricted to 268....
  • India set Sri Lanka 269-run target
    Harare, June 5: India scored 268 for nine in their 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the One-day International series here today.

    Virat Kohli top scored with 68 and Yusuf Pathan made 44 a....
  • Pawar family is not involved with IPL bid, asserts Modi
    New Delhi, June 4: Indian Premier League's suspended chief Lalit Modi today clarified that former Indian cricket board chief Sharad Pawar and his family had no involvement in the failed bid....
  • No member of my family involved in IPL bidding: Pawar
    New Delhi, June 4: Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar today said no member of his family was part of any Indian Premier League (IPL) team nor had they ....
  • Zimbabwe beat India by seven wickets
    Harare, June 3: Zimbabwe defeated India by seven wickets in the One-day international of the trinagular series here today.

    Put into bat, India made 194 for nine in 50 overs. In reply,....
  • No match-fixing in IPL, I trust franchisees, players: Modi
    London, June 3: Lalit Modi, suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner, insists there has been no match-fixing in the three editions of the cash-rich Twenty20 league and th....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Zimbabwe, ODI tri-series
    Harare, June 3: The following is the Scoreboard of the ODI tri-series match between India and Zimababwe here today:

    India:

    Dinesh Karthik c Taibu b Lamb 33

    Murali ....
  • Playing in India not ideal Ashes preparations: Ponting
    Melbourne, June 3: Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says playing on slow Indian wickets before hosting the prestigious Ashes on bouncy tracks will require quite a few changes in the squad.

    ....

  • India set 195-run target for Zimbabwe
    Harare, June 3: India were restricted to 194 for nine in 50 overs by Zimbabwe in the One-day International (ODI) tri-series at the Harare Sports Club here today.

    Sent in, India lost e....
  • Former CEO sues Deccan Chargers
    London, June 3: Tim Wright, a former Deccan Chargers CEO, is suing the Hyderabad-based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for alleged breach of contract for 10 million pounds.

    Wrig....
  • BCCI is issuing notices on flimsy grounds, says Modi
    Mumbai, June 2: Lalit Modi, suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman, has accused N.Srinivasan, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), of harassing him by issuing ....
  • Cricket should not be part of Asian Games, says Gill
    New Delhi, June 2: Sports Minister M.S. Gill today refrained from taking a stance on the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not to send the teams to the November Asian....
  • For Fitzegerald there are only two seasons, cricket and rugby
    New Delhi, June 1: The International Cricket Council (ICC) communication officer James Fitzgerald claims to be a man of only two seasons: cricket and rugby.

    The Irishman managed to su....
  • Scoreboard: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, ODI, tri-series
    Bulawayo, June 1: The following is the scoreboard of the One-day International between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the tri-series here today:

    Zimbabwe:

    Hamilton Masakadza c Ku....
  • WADA's 'whereabouts' clause: ICC wants to resolve differences
    Mumbai, June 1: International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat today said the world body does not intend to clash with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and wants to sort out the diffe....
  • Sri Lanka thrash Zimbabwe by nine wickets
    Bulwayo, June 1: Sri Lanka thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a rain affected One-day International of the tri-series here today.

    Late start due to heavy rains curtailed the match t....
  • BCCI not to send teams for Asian Games
    Mumbai, June 1: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not send teams to this year's Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, where the sport will make its debut.

    The BCCI ....
  • Speed backs Howard for ICC presidency
    Melbourne, June 1: Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Malcolm Speed has backed ex-Australian Prime Minister John Howard as the world body's next president-elect and believes he ....
  • Sahara India retains cricket team's sponsorship rights
    Mumbai, May 31: Sahara India has retained the sponsorship rights of the Indian cricket team for a whopping Rs.30.34 million ($653,000) per match till December 2013, the Board of Control for Cri....
  • India surpass Australia's record of most number of ODIs played
    Bulawayo, May 31: India played their 742nd One-day International (ODI) match during their seven-wicket over Sri Lanka here on Sunday. India surpassed Australia's tally of 741 ODIs and now h....
  • India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets
    Bulawayo, May 30: Rohit Sharma smashed an unbeaten 101, his second consecutive century, as India cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second One-day International....
  • Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series
    Bulawayo, May 30: The following is the scoreboard of the One-day International tri-series match between India and Sri Lanka here today:

    Sri Lanka:

    Upul Tharanga run out (Koh....
  • Injured Vinay ruled out of Zimbabwe tri-series
    Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), May 30: Indian speedster Vinay Kumar has been ruled out of the ongoing One-day International (ODI) tri-series here with a knee injury. He will be replaced by Abhimanyu Mith....
  • Sri Lanka set India 243 victory target
    Bulawayo, May 30: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 242 with a ball to spare by India in the One-day International tri-series here today.

    Sent in to bat, the Sri Lankans lost wickets at r....
  • Clinical Zimbabwe upset India in tri-series opener
    Bulawayo, May 28: An uninspiring young Indian outfit were shocked by Zimbabwe who handed down a six-wicket defeat in the opening One-day International of the tri-series cricket here today.

    ....

  • Zimbabwe shock India in tri-series opener
    Bulawayo, May 28: Zimbabwe shocked India by six wickets in the opening One-day International of the tri-series cricket here today.

    Set a winning target of 286 runs, Zimbabwe gave a po....
  • Sharma's ton takes India to 285/5 against Zimbabwe
    Bulawayo, May 28: Rohit Sharma struck a century as India scored 285 for five against Zimbabwe in the opening ODI of the tri-series here today.

    Sharma made 114 off 199 balls with the h....
  • David Morgan and Sharad Pawar back Howard's nomination
    Dubai, May 28: International Cricket Council (ICC) president David Morgan and president-elect Sharad Pawar have come out in support of former Australian prime minister John Howard's nominat....
  • Two county players approached by Indian bookmakers
    London, May 27: The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that two county players have formally reported being approached by bookmakers this season.

    The information has been p....
  • A testing tour for Indian youngsters
    Bulawayo, May 27: A young Indian side led by a new captain in Suresh Raina will have a lot to prove in the One-day International tri-series when they face Zimbabwe in the opening match here on ....
  • Stallions deserved to play in Champions League: Butt
    Karachi, May 27: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt today said he was disappointed after the country's domestic Twenty20 champions Sialkot Stallions were ignored for the third ....
  • Match-fixing cloud over English domestic cricket
    London, May 26: English cricket today again came under the cloud of match fixing with reports surfacing that a county player has revealed that he was approached by an Indian businessman seeking....
  • Bhajji backs Brazil for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
    Kolkata, May 26: Indian offie Harbhajan Singh considers Latin American soccer powerhouse Brazil as his favourite team in the coming World Cup in South Africa.

    "I don’t follow socc....
  • No one can doubt my integrity, says Srinivasan
    New Delhi, May 26: Replying to the virtual charge sheet served on him by suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi, Indian cricket board secretary N.Srinivasan said today that his ....
  • After the pub brawl, cricketers crawl
    Mumbai, May 26: Six Indian cricketers today apologised to the Indian cricket board for their involvement in a pub brawl in St.Lucia, West Indies, after the team's exit from the World Twenty....
  • WADA asks BCCI to fall in line by Nov 2011
    New Delhi, May 25: World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has set November 2011 as the deadline for the Indian cricket board to comply with its controversial whereabouts clause.

    WADA directo....
  • Champions League Twenty20 to feature 10 teams
    Mumbai, May 24: The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), scheduled to be held in South Africa from Sep 10-26, will feature 10 teams, the governing council of CLT20 confirmed today.

    Team....
  • Cairns mulls suit against Modi for match fixing slur
    Wellington, May 23: Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns says he has taken the legal course against suspended Indian Premier Legal Commissioner Lalit Modi over allegations of match fixin....
  • Players explain their position in pub brawl incident
    New Delhi, May 20: Four of the six Indian players, who were asked by the Indian Cricket board why action should not be taken against them for their role in the St Lucia pub incident in the West....
  • English counties not to play in Champions League
    London, May 20: English counties will not take part in the Champions League Twenty20 as the revised dates clash with the end of the English domestic season.

    The England and Wales Cric....
  • ICC to discuss ODI format in its annual meeting
    London, May 19: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee, chaired by Clive Lloyd, will discuss the format of One-day International (ODI) cricket and the feasibility of the use ....
  • Younis Khan signs for Surrey, BCCI bars Piyush
    London, May 19: Pakistan's suspended former captain Younis Khan has signed to play for Surrey in all competitions until mid-July.

    Younus has been banned indefinitely from playing ....
  • BCCI slaps notices on six players for pub brawl
    Mumbai, May 18: The Indian cricket board today asked Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Ravindra Jadeja to explain why action should not be taken against t....
  • BCCI appoints former SPG director as security advisor
    Mumbai, May 18: Retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ranjit Kumar Das will be the new security advisor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

    The board, in a stat....
  • Lorgat praises West Indies for a successful World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 18: International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat praised the West Indies for the staging of a highly successful and memorable World Twenty20.

    "....
  • BCCI to issue notices to players involved in pub brawl
    New Delhi, May 18: Acting tough on indiscipline among players, the Indian cricket board on Monday decided to issue show cause notices to some players, including senior members of the side, for ....
  • IMG wants good relationship with BCCI
    Mumbai, May 17: The top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday quizzed officials of world renowned sports management company, International Management Group (IMG), ....
  • England shouldn't rest on World Twenty20 laurels, says Flower
    London, May 17: England cricket team's director Andy Flower doesn't want to rest on his laurels and wants his boys to improve following his side's World Twenty20 triumph.

    ....
  • Haddin fined for showing dissent at umpire decision
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 17: Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin was fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the Code of Conduct during his side’s seven-wicket defeat against....
  • Australia lift Women's World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 17: Australian women made up for the loss of the men's team by winning the Women's World Twenty20, beating New Zealand by three runs in a thrilling final here....
  • Scoreboard: Australia vs. England, final, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 17: The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 final between Australia and England at the Kensington Oval here on Sunday.

    Australia:

    Sh....
  • We want to kick on from here: Collingwood
    Bridgetown, (Barbados), May 17: After lifting the World Twenty20 trophy, Paul Collingwood hoped their first major world title will herald a new beginning for English cricket.

    "It&....
  • England outclass Australia to win World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 17: England produced an all-round performance as they outclassed Australia by seven wickets to win the World Twenty20 for their first major world title, at the Kensin....
  • England elect to field against Australia
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 16: England captain Paul Collingwood won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the final of the World Twenty20 at Kensington Oval here today.

    T....
  • Unpaid dues: ICL officials face legal action
    Chandigarh, May 15: A court here today issued notice to three officials of the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) for not paying the Rs.700,000 dues of a local hotel.

    Chandigarh Indust....
  • Lalit Modi's lawyer to submit show-cause reply
    Mumbai, May 15: Lalit Modi, suspended chairman and commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will not personally submit his reply to the chargesheet slapped on him by the Board of Contro....
  • Scoreboard: Australia vs Pakistan, semi-final, World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 15: Scoreboard of the second semi-final between Australia and Pakistan in World Twenty20.

    Pakistan:

    Kamran Akmal c Warner b Johnson 50

    S....
  • Michael Hussey snatch sensational victory for Australia in semi-finals
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 15: Michael Hussey produced a breathtaking 24-ball 60 to give Australia a sensational come-from-behind three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semi-final of ....
  • Pakistan set 192-run target for Australia
    Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 15: Defending champions Pakistan made 191 for six in 20 overs against Australia in the semi-final of the World Twenty20 at the Beausejour Stadium here on Friday.
  • Akram, Gavaskar come out in support of Dhoni
    New Delhi, May 14: Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Wasim Akram have come out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni saying that removing him as the Indian captain from Twenty20 and ODI teams will....
  • Cricket war: Modi now readies own chargesheet against IPL bigwigs?
    New Delhi, May 14: Lalit Modi, the suspended chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), may be preparing to strike back at the bigwigs of the league's governing council (GC) with his own ....
  • 'Most unfair' to target Dhoni for T20 debacle, says Big B
    New Delhi, May 14: Mahender Singh Dhoni, who stands to lose his captaincy after the Indian team's poor performance at the World Twenty20, has found a steadfast supporter in Bollywood megast....
  • BCCI not happy with Indian team, future lies uncertain for Dhoni
    New Delhi: With BCCI still awaiting Indian Cricket Coach Gary Kirsten's report on the team's World T20 debacle, the players will have lots to answer and plenty to ponder over. Fitness o....
  • Indian cricket team returns home
    Mumbai, May 14: The Indian cricket team returned home today after a disappointing performance in the World Twenty20 in the Caribbeans.

    India, the 2007 champions, failed to win a singl....
  • England stroll into World Twenty20 final
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 14: England strolled into the World Twenty20 final with a seven-wicket win over last year's finalists Sri Lanka in the semi-final here on Thursday.

    Engl....
  • Scoreboard: Sri Lanka vs. England, semi-final, World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 14: The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 semi-final between Sri Lanka and England at the Beausejour Stadium here on Thursday.

    Sri Lanka: <....
  • Australia not taking Pakistan lightly in semi-final
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 13: Australian captain Michael Clarke can't resist the temptation of facing England in the World Twenty20 final, but for now he is not thinking beyond Friday'....
  • Kirsten blasts seven Indian cricketers
    Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 13: Raising questions about the commitment of some Indian cricketers, coach Gary Kirsten has said even his own fitness is better than some of the younger players in ....
  • Advantage Modi as Board backs down
    New Delhi, May 13: N. Srinivasan, Indian cricket board secretary, seems to have decided to bring the very public e-mail exchanges with Lalit Modi to an end by assuring the suspended chairman of....
  • Indian team has to look ahead: Tendulkar
    Zirakpur (Punjab), May 13: Despite being disappointed with the early ouster of the Indian cricket team from the ongoing World Twenty20 in West Indies, Sachin Tendulkar still considers them as t....
  • Indian cricketers involved in pub brawl, Yuvraj denies
    New Delhi, May 13: Six Indian cricketers were reportedly involved in a pub brawl at Gros Islet in St. Lucia after the team's exit from the World Twenty20, but Yuvraj Singh has denied the in....
  • IPL an excuse, players weren't good enough: Ex-captains
    New Delhi, May 12: Former India captains said that players have to be blamed for the team's early exit from the ongoing World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.

    Sourav Ganguly feels that ....
  • BCCI awaits team management's report, rules out player fatigue
    New Delhi, May 12: Stung by the team's exit from the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean, the Indian cricket board is waiting for the team management's report before taking some corrective ....
  • IPL parties take a toll, admits Dhoni
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 12: After their disappointing exit from World Twenty20, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni refused to blame the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the team's perfor....
  • IPL Kochi owners meet Kerala Chief Minister
    Thiruvananthapuram, May 12: The owners of the newly-acquired Indian Premier League (IPL) Kochi franchise today called on Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan to seek the government's su....
  • Scoreboard: India Vs Sri Lanka, World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St Lucia) May 12: Scoreboard of the Super Eights match between India and Sri lanka World Twenty20.

    India

    Dinesh Karthik c & b Malinga 13

    Gautam Gam....
  • India go down to Sri Lanka, out of World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 12: A last ball six from Chamara Kapugedera handed Sri Lanka a thrilling five wicket victory over India and gave them a good chance of qualifying to the semi-finals o....
  • Australia thrash West Indies to make World Twenty2o semis
    Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 12: Australia qualified for the semifinal with a four-wicket win over the West Indies in the last Group F match of the Super Eights and eliminated the hosts from the....
  • Scoreboard: West Indies vs. Australia, World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St. Lucia), May 12: Following is the scoreboard of the last Group F match of the Super Eights between the West Indies and Australia in the World Twenty20 at the Beausejour Stadium h....
  • India to play Brazil at home in Davis Cup
    New Delhi, May 11: India have been drawn to play Brazil at home in their Davis Cup World Group play-off tie on Sept 17-19.

    Brazil play in India since the last tie between the two coun....
  • Bharat Patel appointed advisor to Chirayu Amin
    New Delhi, May 11: The Indian cricket board today appointed Bharat Patel, former chairman of Proctor and Gamble, as advisor to interim Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Chirayu Amin.

  • India, New Zealand in semi-finals of Women's World Twenty20
    Basseterre (St.Kitts), May 11: India defeated Sri Lanka today to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 on the last day of fixtures at Warner Park while New Zealand r....
  • England outclass New Zealand, qualify for semis with Pakistan
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 11: England relied on its new found batting prowess and self-confidence to beat New Zealand by three wickets, knocking them out of the World Twenty20.

    Chasi....
  • New Zealand set England 150-run target
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 11: New Zealand scored 149 for six against England in the last Group E Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 here.

    Brendon McCullum scored 33 while Ross ....
  • Scoreboard: New Zealand Vs England, World Twenty20
    Gros Islet (St Lucia) May 11: The following is the scoreboard of the Group E match in the Super Eights between New Zealand and England in the World Twenty20:

    New Zealand:

    Br....
  • Must-win match for West Indies against Australia
    Gros Islet (St Lucia), May 10: After inflicting crushing defeats on India and Sri Lanka, a fired-up Australia will be eying to round off their third and last Super Eights match against West Ind....
  • Pakistan set 149-run target for South Africa
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 10: Pakistan made 148 for seven in 20 overs against South Africa in a crucial Group E match of the Super Eights in the World Twenty20 at the Beaujour Stadium here tod....
  • India have to beat Sri Lanka by 20 runs and more
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 10: To stay in the hunt in the World T20 here, India will not only have to beat last year's finalists Sri Lanka by 20 runs in their last Group F match of the Supe....
  • Pakistan opt to bat against South Africa
    Gros Islet (St.Lucia), May 10: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the Group E match of Super Eights at the World Twenty20 at the Beausejour Sta....
  • India beat Australia in Sultan Azlan Shah hockey
    Ipoh, (Malaysia), May 10: Defending champions India thwarted an Australian fightback to score a 4-3 victory in a league match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.

    ....
  • I would love to play in 2011 World Cup: Jayasuriya
    Barbados, May 10: Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is hoping that his performance at the ongoing World Twenty20 would get him a berth in next year's ODI World Cup in the sub-con....
  • Clarke on backfoot as Modi and IMG plan to sue him
    London, May 10: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Giles Clarke is on the backfoot as suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi and the International Management Gro....
  • Scoreboard: Australia vs Sri Lanka, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 10: Scoreboard of the Super Eights match between Australia and Sri Lanka in World Twenty20 here.

    Australia

    Shane Watson b Mathews 1

    Davi....
  • Australia demolish Sri Lanka by 81 runs in Super Eights
    Bridgetown, (Barbados), May 10: Cameron White shouldered the responsibility with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 85, and then took a sensational catch to cut short dangerous Tillakaratne Dilshan&....
  • Dhoni blames batsmen for World Twenty20 loss
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed the batsmen for his team's 14-run loss to hosts West Indies in the Group F match in the Super Eight stage of the Worl....
  • West Indies set India 170-run target
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: Skipper Chris Gayle smashed a 66-ball 98 as the West Indies made 169 for six in 20 overs against India in a crucial Group F match of the Super Eight in the World T....
  • ECB will not sue counties, says chairman Clarke
    London, May 9: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke says it will not take legal action against Lancashire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire for talking to the suspended Indian ....
  • India opt to bowl against West Indies
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in their must-win Group F Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 at t....
  • Seniors rested for Zimbabwe tour, Raina to lead
    Mumbai, May 9: Senior players would be rested for the upcoming triangular cricket series in Zimbabwe, the national selectors today announced while appointing Suresh Raina as captain of the 15-m....
  • Indian women beat Pakistan, to face Sri Lanka for place in semis
    Basseterre (St. Kitts), May 9: India registered an emphatic nine-wicket victory over Pakistan to keep their hopes alive for a semi-final berth in the Women's World Twenty20 cricket.

  • Modi says first set of IPL papers delivered to Board
    New Delhi, May 9: Lalit Modi, the suspended chairman and commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL), says the first set of documents related to the Twenty20 extravaganza the cricket board ....
  • England outclass South Africa by 39 runs
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: Kevin Pietersen struck a belligerent half-century as England roared to a 39-run victory over South Africa in their second Group Eights match of the World Twenty20 ....
  • Scoreboard: England vs South Africa, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: The following is the scoreboard of the Super Eights Twenty20 match between England and South Africa in World Twenty20 here on Saturday.

    England:

    ....
  • Scoreboard: England vs South Africa, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 9: The following is the scoreboard of the Super Eights Twenty20 match between England and South Africa in World Twenty20 here on Saturday.

    England:

    ....
  • Pakistan lose a last-ball thriller to New Zealand
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 8: Defending champions Pakistan lost a last-ball thriller by one run to New Zealand in the Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 here today.

    Chasing New ....
  • England elect to bat against South Africa
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 8: England won the toss and decided to bat against South Africa in the Super Eight stage of the World Cup Twenty20 here today.

    Teams:

    England: Pau....
  • Australia, Sri Lanka to fight for semi-final berth
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 8: Australia and Sri Lanka would be looking to seal a semi-final berth when they meet in their second Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 here on Sunday.

  • IPL matches to be taxed from next year, says Bhujbal
    Mumbai, May 8: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal today said that the state government has decided to impose entertainment duty (ED) o....
  • IMG can sue England board chief for claims about Modi
    London, May 8: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke is facing a possible legal action from sports marketing giant IMG for his allegations that the company was involved in....
  • Jayawardene stars as Sri Lanka beat Windies by 57 runs
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 8: Mahela Jayawardene smashed a superb 98 as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 57 runs in their Group F match of the World Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval here to....
  • Scoreboard: West Indies vs Sri Lanka, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 8: The following is the scoreboard of the Group F match between the West Indies and Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval here on Friday.

    S....
  • Shoaib Malik barred from playing at Hyderabad ground
    Hyderabad, May 7: There seems to be no end to controversies surrounding Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. Now the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has banned his entry into Gymkhana Cricket ....
  • Australia set India 185-run target
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 7: Australia went on a six-hitting spree to score 184 for five against India in the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20 here today.

    Put in to bat, Aust....
  • BCCI issues another showcause notice to Lalit Modi
    New Delhi, May 7: Suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi is yet to shrug off his recent setback and he already finds himself in another trouble. BCCI, the apex governing body of Indian cricket, has ....
  • South Africa set New Zealand 171-run target
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 7: South Africa scored 170 for four against New Zealand in a Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 here on Thursday.

    South Africa's total was boosted....
  • Counties deny Modi trying to split English cricket
    New Delhi/London, May 7: English counties today outrightly dismissed their cricket board chairman Giles Clarke's allegations that Lalit Modi was trying to set up a parallel league in Englan....
  • Albie Morkel sparkles in South Africa's victory over Black Caps
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 7: South Africa marched to an impressive 13-run win over New Zealand in their first Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 at Kensington Oval here.

    South ....
  • Scoreboard: South Africa vs New Zealand, Super Eights, World Twenty20
    Bridgetown (Barbados), May 7: The following is the scoreboard of the Super Eights match between South Africa and New Zealand in World Twenty20.

    South Africa:

    Jacques Kallis ....
  • England beat Pakistan in Super Eights
    Barbados, May 6: England beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Super Eights of the World Twenty20 here today.

    Set a target of 148 runs, England completed the run chase with three balls ....
  • Australia beat England on boundary countback
    St Kitts, May 6: In a dramatic ending, Australia overcame defending champions England through boundary countback to 6's after both teams were locked in a tie following the regulation time a.... </