Virat Kohli has been rested for the three T20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February ahead of the Asia Cup later in the month. Delhi left-arm spinner Pawan Negi, who used to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, received his first call up to the India side. Squad MS Dhoni (capt), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran…
Shane Watson Bids to Open at World Twenty20 After Unbeaten 124
Shane Watson said opening the innings has always suited his game. © AP Sydney: Australia’s stand-in skipper Shane Watson has declared his preference for opening the batting with a blistering 124 not out against India, just weeks out from the ICC World Twenty20. But Watson’s huge total, which came off 71 balls at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, was not enough to prevent India from winning the match to…
Feroz Shah Kotla To Lose 520 Seats Due to New Regulations by Delhi Municipal Corporation
There are reports that Delhi Daredevils want to play their matches in IPL 2016 in venues like Raipur and Indore. © AFP Under-fire Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) officials deposited an amount of Rs 83 lakh to the Land & Development Office (L&DO) as land assessment fee for the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as 520 seats are set to be removed under the new regulations set by Municipal Corporation…
New Zealand's Chance to Avenge World Cup Drubbing
In-form New Zealand will host Australia in a three-match ODI series. © Getty Images Wellington: New Zealand this week face Australia in a one-day international for the first time since the Baggy Greens humiliated their trans-Tasman rivals in the World Cup final last March. While the pressure proved too much on that occasion as Brendon McCullum’s men slumped to a seven-wicket loss in Melbourne, this time New Zealand are on…
Surrey sign Finch as Sangakkara cover
Aaron Finch has previously played county cricket for Yorkshire © Getty Images Surrey have signed Australia batsman Aaron Finch as cover for Kumar Sangakkara while he is at the Caribbean Premier League. Finch, who has previously played for Yorkshire, is expected to be available from July 2, when Surrey begin a Championship fixture against Warwickshire. Sangakkara is Surrey’s main overseas signing for 2016 but has been named as one of…
Nathan McCullum Make Cut in New Zealand Squad For World Twenty20
Nathan McCullum will be key on the spin-friendly conditions during the World Twenty20. © AFP Wellington: New Zealand on Monday named three spinners in the Black Caps squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in India, anticipating a wealth of turning wickets. Veteran Nathan McCullum, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi were all included in the 15-man party, which will be captained by Kane Williamson with Brendon McCullum’s retirement pending. “With the…
Pakistan Cricket Board Considering Central Contract For Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir is likely to get a Grade C central contract, according to sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board. © AFP Tainted Pakistan left-arm pacer Muhammad Amir is under consideration from the Pakistan Cricket Board for a central contract, just one month after his comeback to international cricket following a five-year ban for spot fixing. (Mohammad Amir Will Play Crucial Role in World Twenty20: Waqar Younis) Reliable sources in the…
Younis Khan Breaks Silence on Abrupt ODI Retirement, Says Pakistan Cricket Board Had No Confidence in Him
Younis Khan abruptly announced his retirement from ODIs during the series against England and was not picked in the Pakistan Super League. © AFP Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has finally broken his silence on his decision to retire abruptly from one-day international last November during the series against England. (Younis Khan Announces Retirement From ODIs) “It unfortunate I am blamed for the limited over series defeat to England. But…
Rishabh Pant slams fastest fifty in huge India win
Tariq Stanikzai struck nine fours and a six in his 48-ball 56 © International Cricket Council Group D India Under-19 opener Rishabh Pant had the fastest recorded u-19 international century comfortably in his sights when he was dismissed for 78 off 24 balls, having blown Nepal Under-19 away in a small chase. Pant did break the record for the fastest recorded u-19 fifty though, getting there in 18 balls, one…
South Africa Seek Redemption in One-Day Series Against England
Ab de Villiers would like to right the wrongs of the Test series against England and will hold the key for South Africa in the 5-match ODI series. © BCCI Bloemfontein: South Africa will be keen to avenge a Test series defeat when they meet England in five one-day internationals, starting at the Mangaung Oval on Wednesday. (Broad Bowls England to Series Victory Over South Africa) “There are no soft…