Play 05:07 Agarkar: RCB still trying to address their bowling 2015 form Royal Challengers Bangalore were ousted in the second Qualifier by Chennai Super Kings in a last-over finish in Ranchi. Big picture How a team boasting of all the T20 riches in the world doesn’t have a single IPL trophy to show after eight seasons can perhaps make for a good case study. While it underlines the unpredictability of…
Winston Davis, who was paralysed in an accident in 1997, is best known for his haul of 7/51 in the 1983 World Cup. © NDTV Highlights The joy of West Indies’ ICC World T20 victory spread to all corners of the world. That includes a little town called Bewdley in Worcester, England, where former West Indies fast bowler Winston Davis resides. (When West Indies Rose Above Taunts, Disrespect to Turn…
The opening match of IPL 2016 will be played in Mumbai on April 9 as scheduled after the Bombay High Court adjourned a matter related to the hosting of matches in the drought-hit state of Maharashtra. While hearing a Public Interest Litigation on Wednesday and Thursday, the High Court had sought an explanation from the BCCI and the three state associations on why water should be “wasted” on IPL matches…
Despite the nature of Malinga’s injury, the team had decided to wait for the first five matches before taking the final call on a replacement © BCCI Lasith Malinga, the Mumbai Indians pacer, is unlikely to feature in this year’s IPL due to a knee injury, Ricky Ponting, the head coach, said at the team’s inaugural press conference on Thursday. Despite the nature of Malinga’s injury, the team had decided…
Rohit Sharma, accompanied by Ricky Ponting, rang the opening bell in the Bombay Stock Exchange. (Image credit: Rohit Sharma Twitter) Highlights Rohit Sharma, the skipper of Mumbai Indians, the two-time Indian Premier League champions, along with head coach Ricky Ponting and team owner Nita Ambani rang the opening bell of the Bombat Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday. Mumbai Indians will open their campaign against Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede…
MS Dhoni launches the jersey of his new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants along with teammate Ajinkya Rahane in Mumbai on Thursday. © PTI Highlights Mumbai: The jersey of new Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) was unveiled in Mumbai on Thursday in the presence of India’s limited overs and Supergiants skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and national teammate Ajinkaya Rahane. (No One But Mahendra Singh Dhoni Will…
Fran Wilson’s half-century came in vain as England Women’s Academy lost by two wickets against Australia A in the final match of their tour of Sri Lanka. The Shooting Stars produced a balanced batting attack as they chased down their target with 21 balls to spare after bowling EWA out for 232. Having won their previous five matches of the tour, EWA were looking to make it six wins from…
Australia and New Zealand kicked off the inaugural Day-Night Test in Adelaide in November 2015. © AFP Highlights Australia will play two day-night Tests against South Africa and Pakistan next southern summer in a revamp of home international scheduling, a report said on Thursday. (More Day-Night Tests Touted After Adelaide Success) Following the success of the inaugural pink-ball Test against New Zealand in Adelaide last year, Cricket Australia will stage…
Hampshire all-rounder Gareth Berg could miss up to half of the season after having surgery on his knee following an injury he picked up last month. The 35-year-old was an integral member of Hampshire’s County Championship side last season, playing all 16 matches. He sustained the injury whilst playing against Nottinghamshire during a pre-season tour to Barbados in March. Missing you, @Bergy646 #pressday pic.twitter.com/JIVfujSvoJ — Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) April 7,…
Alex Lees will take charge in the limited-overs formats © Getty Images Head coach: Jason Gillespie Captain: Andrew Gale (Champ); Alex Lees (T20, 50) Last season Specsavers Championship: Winners Div 1; NatWest Blast: 8th North Group; Royal London Cup: semi-finals In: David Willey (Northamptonshire) Out: Josh Shaw (Gloucestershire – loan), Rich Pyrah (retired), Moin Ashraf, Dan Hodgson, Jonny Tattersall (all released) Overseas: Kane Williamson (June-July), Travis Head (July onwards) 2015…