Jesse Ryder was the top scorer for Central Districts in the Ford Trophy © Getty Images Batsman Jesse Ryder had met with New Zealand coach Mike Hesson following the first Test against Australia in Wellington, but there appears to be no change in the status quo with regard to his possible return to the national side. Ryder, 31, has not played for New Zealand since January 31, 2014, after he…
PCB chief reveals Bangladesh ready to tour Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has revealed that Bangladesh have agreed to play in his country, but he didn’t disclose the schedule of the matches. The 81-year-old said that the Bangladesh cricket team were willing to play in Pakistan, with matches expected to be played in Karachi and Lahore, the Express Tribune reported. Earlier, the PCB was forced to host all their home series in the United Arab…
Pattinson injury-afflicted yet again
James Pattinson’s career has been plagued by injuries © Getty Images Fast bowler James Pattinson‘s international future is clouded, after scans showed a recurrence of shin stress problems, following his exertions for Australia in their recent Test series victory in New Zealand. “James had a recurrence of his left shin soreness following the second Test in Christchurch and had follow-up scans in Melbourne yesterday,” Australia physio David Beakley said. “These…
Rahul Dravid Says Coaching is an Emotional Job, Rules Out Team India Assignment
Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils unveiled Dravid as their mentor. © NDTV New Delhi: Rahul Dravid has once again ruled out coaching Team India. Speaking to NDTV on Tuesday, the former Indian captain said he was happy with “short stints” as coach and wanted more time to spend with his two sons. (Rahul Dravid to be Delhi Daredevils Mentor in IPL 2016) On Tuesday, IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils unveiled…
Bates fifty leads New Zealand Women to series win
New Zealand Women 117 for 5 (Bates 54, Lanning 2-17) beat Australia Women 116 for 6 (Perry 55*, Kasperek 3-26, Nielsen 2-12) by five wicketsScorecard File photo – Suzie Bates hit seven fours during her 53-ball 54 © ICC/Solaris Images Allrounder Suzie Bates continued her excellent form, stroking her third fifty-plus score in four matches, to help New Zealand Women wrap up the series against Australia Women in Wellington. After…
Asia Cup 2016: Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wins Toss, Opts to Bowl First Against Sri Lanka
A win for India could see them secure final spot of the Asia Cup. © AFP Mirpur: India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Twenty20 match in Mirpur. India have brought back Shikhar Dhawan in place of Ajinkya Rahane, while Sri Lanka are unchanged. (Scorecard | Updates) Teams: India: MS Dhoni (C), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli,…
'Balanced' India to Start Favourites at World Twenty20, Says Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag reckons Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India side stand a good chance to win World Twenty20. © AP New Delhi: India have a perfect mix of world class performers and that makes them hot favourites at the upcoming World Twenty20, former batsman Virender Sehwag said. (India Are Favourites For World Twenty20: Shane Watson) Sehwag, who bid adieu to international cricket recently, said the hosts have a strong batting line up…
Pattinson injury afflicted yet again
James Pattinson’s career has been plagued by injuries © Getty Images James Pattinson‘s international future is clouded, after scans showed a worrying recurrence of shin stress problems, following his exertions for Australia in their recent Test series victory in New Zealand. “James had a recurrence of his left shin soreness following the second Test in Christchurch and had follow-up scans in Melbourne yesterday,” Australia physio David Beakley said. “These scans…
BCCI selector, media manager cleared of conflict charge
Justice AP Shah, the BCCI ombudsman, said the allegations against Nishant Arora “cannot be an issue of consideration” © Hindustan Times The BCCI ombudsman Justice AP Shah has dismissed allegations of conflict of interest against the board’s media manager Nishant Arora. Shah said the charges against Arora, leveled by freelance journalist Neeraj Gunde, “cannot be an issue of consideration.” Gunde had written to Shah last month alleging that Arora and…
Sidebottom talks up England's World T20 chances
Ryan Sidebottom is confident Trevor Bayliss’ current England squad have what it takes to emulate his 2010 ICC World Twenty20-winning side in India this month. The Yorkshire seamer was part of Paul Collingwood’s XI that beat Australia in the 2010 final in the Caribbean to end England’s 35-year wait for an ICC limited-overs trophy. And having seen the recent progress made under the influence of Paul Farbrace and Bayliss, Sidebottom…