cricket

Shakib remains top allrounder, Root best Test batsman

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan retained his top spot in the ICC’s ranking while England’s batsman Joe Root became the no.1 ranked Test batsman.
27 October 2015, 08:38 AM

Sachin Tendulkar & Shane Warne want cricket at Olympic Games

All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar have called for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.
27 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Pitched battle erupts between Team India director Ravi Shastri & Wankhede curator

Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik has lodged an official complaint to Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) against Team India director Ravi Shastri for 'abusing him' during Sunday's fifth ODI against South Africa.
27 October 2015, 04:55 AM

Herath and Siriwardana seal 2-0 Test series win

Sri Lanka rallied strongly to sweep West Indies 2-0, after a crushing 72-run win inside tea on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.
26 October 2015, 09:15 AM

It is a girl for Shakib and Shishir!

Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan and his wife are ready to begin the new innings in their married life when they will welcome the newest member of their lovely family.
26 October 2015, 06:55 AM

Pakistan v England: Tourists question Wahab Riaz boot incident

England coach Trevor Bayliss is thought to have spoken to the match referee over Pakistan's Wahab Riaz using his foot rather than his hand to field the ball.
26 October 2015, 05:03 AM

Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.
26 October 2015, 04:39 AM

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mulls mini IPL

BCCI is seriously looking at introducing a 'mini IPL' - a new T20 league run by the board along the lines of Cricket Australia's Big Bash.
23 October 2015, 08:42 AM

Garfield Sobers says T20 taking toll on Test cricket

West Indies legend Garfield Sobers accused cash-rich Twenty20 tournaments of destroying Test cricket by luring players away from the longest form of the sport with large amounts of cash.
23 October 2015, 05:23 AM

Shahzad 80 sets up series-levelling win

Afghanistan leveled the series against Zimbabwe with a three-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Queens Sports Club, with Mohammad Shahzad’s 80 setting up their pursuit of Zimbabwe's 184 for 8.
22 October 2015, 15:31 PM

BPL: Shakib to lead Rangpur, Mushfiq Sylhet, Tamim Ctg

The third edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is going to start from November 22nd this year with six teams, namely - Dhaka Dynamites, Chittagong Vikings, Rangpur Riders, Comilla Victorians, Barisal Bulls and Sylhet Superstars.
22 October 2015, 09:16 AM

Jacques Kallis named head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders

South African legend Jacques Kallis has been named the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), replacing Trevor Bayliss.
22 October 2015, 08:18 AM

Bangladesh's Mahbubul Alam beaten black n’ blue by Zimbabwe at Bulawayo

On August 14, 2009 at Bulawayo in the 3rd ODI of the 5-match series against Zimbabwe, Mahbubul Alam of Bangladesh made history when he conceded the most runs in an innings in matches between both these countries.
22 October 2015, 05:57 AM

BCB announces itinerary for Zimbabwe’s tour

Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the itinerary for Zimbabwe’s Tour to Bangladesh this November.
21 October 2015, 14:01 PM

Al-Amin five-for goes in vain as Bangladesh A lose against Irene Villagers Cricket Club

Bangladesh A got off to a horrible start to their tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe when they were humbled by Irene Villagers Cricket Club by four wickets at Pretoria.
20 October 2015, 04:59 AM

Pakistan players could refuse to play World T20 in India due to security concerns: ICC President

Zaheer Abbas, International Cricket Council (ICC) President fears for Pakistan players' security during the World T20 in India next year.
20 October 2015, 04:34 AM

Shiv Sena attack derails India-Pakistan cricket talks

A meeting between India and Pakistan's cricket board chiefs in Mumbai has been cancelled after a protest by far-right Hindu nationalists.
19 October 2015, 09:34 AM

Marlon Samuels: West Indies off-spinner reported for bowling action

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for bowling with a suspect action for the third time in his career.
19 October 2015, 08:14 AM

India-Pakistan-Bangladesh series on the cards

It is understood that the Indian cricket authorities had discussed the possibility of a tri-series involving Pakistan and Bangladesh in its working committee meeting, according to a report of ESPNcricinfo.
19 October 2015, 05:51 AM

Root eyes England victory against Pakistan after Cook's epic innings

Batsman Joe Root is adamant England can still claim an unlikely victory on the final day of the first test against Pakistan after his side moved 46 runs ahead of Pakistan on Friday.
17 October 2015, 05:30 AM