Cricket

Indo-Pak cricket: PCB chief blames Indian politicians for impasse, sees no resolution before 2019 elections

Ehsan Mani insists cricket fans from India and Pakistan are more than eager to watch the arch-rivals in action but conceded he isn't hopeful of the situation getting better.

Oct 17, 2018

India vs West Indies: Prithvi Shaw to open innings with Rohit Sharma in ODI series?

The management and the selectors are very keen to try out new players and rotate the senior and established names as they build a side for the World Cup next year.

Oct 17, 2018

Virat Kohli has his way as BCCI to amend policy on WAGs company during overseas tours

Wives and girlfriends of India cricketers will be allowed to stay with their partners after the first 10 days of overseas tours as the BCCI sees no harm in players spending time with their families.

Oct 17, 2018

India vs West Indies: Umesh Yadav replaces injured Shardul Thakur for ODI series

Shardul Thakur, who made his Test debut in Hyderabad, could only bowl 10 deliveries and had to hobble out of the field owing to a groin injury. He has now been ruled out of the ODI squad as well.

Oct 16, 2018

Virat Kohli shares the secret of his success after leading India's rout of West Indies

The once-chubby cricketer, who gorged on butter chicken and mutton rolls almost regularly, gave up on his favourite foods to reach an unmatched fitness level that would elevate his game even further.

Oct 16, 2018

India vs West Indies: Visitors suffer huge jolt as coach Stuart Law handed ban ahead of ODI series

Law has also been docked 100 per cent of the match fees and has been awarded 25 percent match fee fine and one demerit point for his behaviour.

Oct 16, 2018

Sanath Jayasuriya denies match fixing after being charged for breaching ICC anti-corruption code

Jayasuriya was charged under the ICC anti-corruption code over failure to cooperate with an investigation carried out by the apex body's Anti-Corruption Unit and tampering with or destroying relevant information.

Oct 16, 2018

Rohit Sharma's wife reacts as fan attempts to kiss cricketer during Vijay Hazare quarter-final

Ritika Sajdeh took to Instagram to come up with a funny post while tagging Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in response to the pitch invasion incident involving Rohit Sharma.

Oct 16, 2018

India tour of Australia: Big selection headaches over opening slot, wicketkeeper

Prithvi Shaw is a certain opener and the form of Rahul is jittery, but he should walk out in the first Test to face the new ball.

Oct 16, 2018

#MeToo in cricket: ICC proposes ban for players, coaches and officials accused of sexual harassment - Report

According to the proposal, not just players and the support staff, even officials, journalists and advertisers accused of sexual misconduct will not be allowed to enter stadiums during ICC tournaments, including World T20, Cricket World Cup.

Oct 16, 2018

Pakistan vs Australia: Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed in firing line after questionable tactics in UAE

Hopes were riding high on Pakistan in the two-match Test series against Australia, who were playing their first series since the infamous Sandpaper Gate.

Oct 15, 2018

Virat Kohli on Prithvi Shaw: Don't think any of us were even 10% of what he is at 18

Captain Kohli expressed delight at Shaw's fearless approach after the 18-year-old amassed 237 runs and walked away with the Man of the Series award in his maiden assignment with the Indian team against the West Indies.

Oct 15, 2018

India vs West Indies statistical review; Prithvi Shaw, Umesh Yadav join elite list

India have been a dominant force at home, and the number 1 Test side in the world have been a tough opponent to beat in the comfort of home conditions.

Oct 15, 2018

Rishabh Pant or Wriddhiman Saha? Sunil Gavaskar picks his choice for Australia series

Wriddhiman Saha, who was India's number 1 choice wicket-keeper, had injured his hamstring in the first match of the South Africa Test series and has since missed India's matches.

Oct 15, 2018

India vs West Indies: Prithvi Shaw reacts to Sachin Tendulkar comparisons after dream start to Test career

Teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw has said he is not going to be "scared" of expectations and that he would try to express himself while representing India at the highest level.

Oct 15, 2018