NEPAL SURPRISE NEW ZEALAND IN THE U-19 WORLD CUP
It was the Raju Rijal led Nepal U-19 side who managed to clamber upon a high flying New Zealand U-19 side in the current edition of U-19 World Cup. The wing can be considered as a huge upset in the very early stages of the tournament and as a huge moral boost for the underdogs. […]
Watson to lead Australia for final India T20
All-rounder Shane Watson will lead Australia in the third and final Twenty20 international against India on Sunday.
Feroz Shah Kotla at risk of losing World T20 matches
New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground is in danger of losing its World Twenty20 fixtures.
McCullum to play final one-day series pending fitness
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been named to lead his country in one-day series against Australia, providing he can prove his fitness.
Banned Narine included in Windies squad for World T20
West Indies have taken a gamble by naming Sunil Narine in their squad for the World Twent20 tournament in March as the off-spinner is currently suspended.
South African Ford returns as Sri Lanka coach
COLOMBO (Reuters) – South African Graham Ford will return as Sri Lanka’s head coach until the 2019 World Cup after overseeing Surrey’s return to top tier in his successful two-year stint with the English county championship side. Sri Lanka appointed Ford first in 2012 and after two years in charge, the 55-year-old moved to Surrey, […]
Rohit, Kohli power India to series win in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli maintained their prolific form with the bat to secure India’s series-clinching 27-run win over Australia in the second Twenty20 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Man-of-the-series in India’s 4-1 defeat in the one-day internationals, Rohit hit a 47-ball 60 at the top of the order […]
New Zealand v Pakistan ODI washed out in Napier
The second one-day international between New Zealand and Pakistan in Napier was abandoned.
Open Letter to Indian Cricket Team Captain
Dear Mr Dhoni, I would like to take this opportunity to greet you on your wonderful career. With a captaincy record of 45 percent wins in the whites and almost 55 percent wins in ODI, you’ve reached a higher level altogether as one of the most successful Indian captains. You have not only been a wonderful […]
Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A Pakistani man has been arrested for hoisting the flag of arch rival India on his roof, an act police described as “anti-state” but which the accused says was a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, officials said on Wednesday. Umar Draz, from the eastern Pakistani district of Okara in Punjab, […]
Analysis – Victorious England still searching for answers
A trio of match winners in Stuart Broad, Joe Root and Ben Stokes offer England a bright future in test cricket but England still faces some trials ahead.
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