Powerful SA pace attack will put India under pressure: Smith
New Delhi, Dec 21: Former captain Graeme Smith feels South Africa’s “powerful” bowling attack will put the Indian batting line-up under serious pressure in the upcoming Test series, starting January 5 in Cape Town. The world no.1 Indian team, up against second-placed South Africa in their own den, certainly makes for an exciting contest. And Smith […]
BCCI opposes Asia Emerging Nations Cup to be hosted by Pakistan
KARACHI: The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has on Thursday objected to the hosting of Asia Emerging Nations Cup (AENC) by Pakistan. According to details, Pakistan had been awarded the hosting rights of the 6-nation AENC in a meeting of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on October 29. However, BCCI has raised the objection […]
India retain 105th spot, Germany tops FIFA list
21 December 2017 India football team remained stagnant on the 105th position while Germany finished first to be named the ‘Team of the Year’ in the FIFA rankings released here on Thursday. The Sunil Chhetri-led side, who were not slated to play any international fixtures since the previous rankings were released last month, retained their […]
A step up for Pakistani cricket: PCB gains big in adjusted FTP
Dec 20, 2017 Pakistan is set to play 121 internationals during a four-year period starting May 2019, as per a new scheduling document discussed at a workshop in Singapore early December. The new Future Tours Programme (FTP) has an additional two Tests, five ODIs, and 10 T20Is for Pakistan, taking the matches tally to 121 […]
Second-string India aim to continue winning run in T20s
December 19, 2017 The bench strength is expected to be tested but India are unlikely to lower the intensity when they take on Sri Lanka in a three-match Twenty20 series starting in Cuttack on Wednesday, aiming to extend their dominance in the shortest format as well. Following a 1-0 win in the three-match Test series, […]
Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England
December 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow kept his head with a fine century for England but Steve Smith showed a captain’s poise to guide Australia to 203 for three at the close of day two of the third Ashes Test on Friday. Smith was on 92 at stumps, with Shaun Marsh on seven, with the home […]
Rohit strikes third double ton in ODIs as India post 392/4
December 13, 2017 Rohit Sharma enhanced his status as one of the finest limited overs batsman of his generation completing a hat-trick of double hundreds in One Day Internationals, in Mohali, on Wednesday. No other batsman has so far hit more than one double hundred, but 30-year-old Rohit has now bagged his third double century in ODIs. […]
India’s tour game in South Africa cancelled
New Delhi, Dec 11: India’s two-day tour game ahead of their three-match Test series in South Africa has been cancelled, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said today. The Indians have instead, as per CSA, opted for training sessions on those days. “Please be advised that the two-day warm-up match for India at Eurolux Boland Park will no […]
Afghanistan to play their first ever Test in India
New Delhi, Dec 11 :India will host Afghanistan for their first ever Test in 2019-2020, the BCCI announced here today. Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland this June. “Afghans were scheduled to play their first Test in 2019 versus Australia but considering the historic relationship between India and Afghanistan, we decided to host their […]
5 institutions who may not remain with their teams in IPL 2018
The much awaited player retention policy for the eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League was recently released. An incredible 10 years of IPL have just whizzed by, much like Brett Lee’s deliveries. Under-19 world cup winning captain Virat Kohli is now team India’s record breaking skipper, well on his way towards being an all-time […]
