Mohammad Nabi played eight matches for Quetta Gladiators in the inaugural edition of the PSL © AFP Mohammad Nabi is set to leave the Pakistan Super League and link-up with the Afghanistan squad ahead of their Asia Cup T20 qualifier clash against United Arab Emirates in Fatullah on Friday. Nabi, who struck a boundary to help Quetta Gladiators clinch a last-ball thriller against Lahore Qalandars in Dubai on Tuesday night,…
England hopeful over Brunt for World T20
Katherine Brunt was forced out of the South Africa tour with injury © Getty Images England remain hopeful that pace bowler Katherine Brunt will be fit for the World T20 after injury forced her out of the current tour of South Africa. She has been included in England’s 15-player squad for the tournament in India which begins on March 15. Brunt flew home from South Africa after suffering a back…
Mumbai enter final on lead in Cuttack run fest
File photo: Aditya Tare marked his return from a thumb injury with a century in the second innings to help build Mumbai’s lead © PTI Mumbai breezed into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in three seasons, but were denied an outright win courtesy centuries from Naman Ojha (113) and Harpreet Singh (112). Madhya Pradesh, who were set an improbable 571 in little over four sessions, ended on…
I Am Not a Relationship Counsellor, Ask The Expert Please: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was named brand ambassador of Tissot. © PTI Virat Kohli on Tuesday opted not to answer any questions related to his love affair during an event in Mumbai. Kohli was named the brand ambassador of luxury watchmakers Tissot. And it is official. I am honored and privileged to be the new brand ambassador of @TISSOT#Gratefulpic.twitter.com/mucjusnheL — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 16, 2016 Kohli, who reportedly broke up with…
Hemphrey fifty takes Queensland to big win
Queensland 376 (Hopes 94, Hartley 70) and 3 for 158 (Hemphrey 79*, Renshaw 49) beat Tasmania 300 (Webster 106, Gulbis 40, George 3-44) and 233 (Triffitt 57, Wildermuth 3-31) by seven wicketsScorecard Charlie Hemphrey struck a brisk 79, featuring eight fours and a six © Getty Images Charlie Hemphrey‘s sensible half century guided Queensland to a comfortable victory over Tasmania on the fourth day-night of the Sheffield Shield match at…
Delhi and District Cricket Association Shoots Down Lodha Panel Recommendations
Justice (retd) RM Lodha panel recommended several tenure, age restrictions for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. © PTI New Delhi: The Delhi and District Cricket Association on Wednesday refused to implement Justice RM Lodha Committee’s recommendations which could have direct ramifications on the functioning of Board of Control for Cricket in India’s state units. (Mahendra Singh Dhoni Avoids Questions on Justice Lodha Panel) The managing committee of…
New Zealand Pacer Doug Bracewell Out of Second Test vs Australia
Doug Bracewell is New Zealand’s one of the most consistent performers in Tests. © AFP Wellington: Struggling New Zealand suffered another injury blow Wednesday, with a shoulder strain ruling paceman Doug Bracewell out of the second Test against Australia. Already missing batsman Ross Taylor and spinner Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps said a scan had confirmed Bracewell injured his shoulder as the hosts fell to a heavy defeat in the…
West Indian All-Rounder Kevon Cooper Reported For Bowling Action
Kevon Cooper, playing for Rajasthan Royals, was also reported for a suspect action during the Indian Premier League in May 2014 but was later cleared. © AFP Dubai: West Indian all-rounder Kevon Cooper was on Wednesday reported for a suspect bowling action in the ongoing Pakistan Super League in Dubai, the first instance of this kind in the Twenty20 league. (PSL Will Find It Hard to Produce Players Like Kohli,…
Fawad five-for seals huge win for Victoria
Victoria 325 for 9 dec (Maxwell 79, Dean 60, Mennie 3-73) and 305 for 5 dec (Handscomb 102, Maxwell 63) beat South Australia 224 (Raphael 48, Lehmann 41, Boland 5-38) and 189 (Head 59, Fawad 5-24) by 218 runsScorecard File photo – Fawad Ahmed’s 5 for 24 helped Victoria dismiss South Australia for 189 © Getty Images Victoria charged to an outright victory over South Australia and a commanding lead…
Indian Women's Team Defeats Sri Lanka to Seal ODI Series
India captain Mithali Raj scored an unbeaten 53 against Sri Lanka. © Twitter Ranchi: The Indian women’s cricket team took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a six-wicket win in the second match here on Wednesday. (India Skipper Mithali Raj Wants Women’s IPL to Happen Soon) Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka could manage only 178 for nine in the allotted 50 overs…