Cricket

Former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur cleared of contempt proceedings by SC

Anurag Thakur tendered an unconditional apology in front of the Supreme Court for filing a false affidavit in connection with a contempt case against him

Jul 14, 2017

India vs Srilanka World Cup 2011 was fixed? This Sri Lankan legend wants his country's loss to be investigated

World Cup-winning Sri Lankan skipper Ranatunga believes Kumar Sangakkara's men played below-par cricket in the final and that he will provide the necessary evidence against the team soon.

Jul 14, 2017

Don't blame Ravi Shastri nor Sourav Ganguly for latest India coach drama, it is all COA's fault

Committee of Administrators was in a great hurry, asking the Cricket Advisory Committee to announce India coach while the CAC wanted to meet Virat Kohli in person before making the call.

Jul 14, 2017

Payment controversy in Indian cricket! Here is how much the BCCI pays its support staff

Zaheer reportedly missed out on an opportunity to join the Indian cricket team as bowling coach last year as the BCCI were not willing to pay his demand of Rs 4 crore for 100-day service.

Jul 14, 2017

Indian cricket's off-field drama: Why on earth do we need so many coaches and consultants?

While India's stature on field has grown, it is yet to put in place a system which can make use of the ex-players' skills and experience. Head coach, sub coach, consulting coach — it's too many cooks spoiling the broth.

Jul 14, 2017

Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli set to pick support staff; is Sourav Ganguly the biggest loser?

It is looking more than likely that Bharat Arun will be appointed as the bowling coach of the India team. Can you see Ravi Shastri having the final laugh over Sourav Ganguly?

Jul 14, 2017

MS Dhoni to play for CSK again as Chennai Super Kings get ready for IPL return

Chennai Super Kings believe loyalty is what will bring them right back to the top of the Indian Premier League

Jul 14, 2017

Ravi Shastri to be fired as India coach over Zaheer fiasco?

Ravi Shastri wants a different bowling coach, Sachin, Ganguly and Laxman aren't happy, neither are the COA or the BCCI -- what a ridiculous muddle

Jul 14, 2017

Good news for West Indies cricket! Chris Gayle gives positive update on ODI return

Twenty20 specialist Gayle says he is confident of representing the West Indies at 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Jul 14, 2017

No Zaheer Khan? Shastri-Ganguly episode could turn ugly as Ravi Shastri wants Bharat Arun as bowling coach

Ravi Shastri wants Bharat Arun as bowling coach. Will Ganguly once again yield to Indian coach's request? Your guess is as good as mine.

Jul 13, 2017

Mithali Raj wanted to be Sachin Tendulkar, but she couldn't. Here's why

Despite being at the top of the world, Raj rues not being able to push herself more due to lack of support from teammates throughout her career.

Jul 13, 2017

Virat Kohli's blunder: India captain congratulates Mithali Raj, but goofs up with another cricketer's picture

Mithali Raj has scored 6,028 runs in his ODI career. She received congratulatory messages from many India cricketers, but it was Virat Kohli's goof up, which grabbed some major eyeballs.

Jul 13, 2017

Ravi Shastri not happy with Zaheer Khan, Rahul Dravid's appointments? CoA also sides with the head coach

Shastri, while maintaining he is open to BCCI appointing consultants, asserts he will take the final call on deciding the full-time support staff.

Jul 13, 2017

Mithali Raj record: Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes as India celebrates supergirl

Raj became the first woman cricketer to go past 6000 ODI runs on Wednesday.

Jul 13, 2017

Magnificent Mithali Raj with another record, bags over 6,000 runs in Women's ODI cricket

Mithali Raj achieved the feat on Wednesday, July 12, while playing against Australia in the Women's World Cup 2017 in Bristol.

Jul 12, 2017