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What will Indian cricket gain from the sports bill?

The ongoing debate regarding the proposed and rejected National Sports (Development) Bill 2011 in India has brought the nation's focus towards the tussle between the sports ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on one side, [...]

Posted On : Sep, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

PCB complains of political interference in Afridi row

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday complained of "political interference" in its disciplinary proceedings against all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Afridi, 31, is being brought up on charges of breaching the PCB's code of c [...]

Posted On : Jun, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Warne apologises for IPL bust-up: report

Australian legspin legend Shane Warne has reportedly apologised for his part in a bust-up with a cricket official after a recent Indian Premier League match. Warne, captain of the Rajasthan Royals IPL team, was involved in an angry exchan [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Indo-Pak cricket? BCCI’s response is tepid

If the World Cup semi-final was any indication, cricket fans on both sides of the border are eager to see arch-rivals India and Pakistan play each other again. But while there are reports of a possible resumption of bilateral cricket tie [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Ponting still best option for captain

Ricky Ponting’s resignation and the appointment of Michael Clarke as Australian cricket captain have dominated the the sports sections of Australian newspapers recently. I am astounded by the opinions that critics have been doling [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Waqar confident of positive cricket by Pakistan

Pakistan’s coach Waqar Younis said on Tuesday that Pakistan team would look forward by putting the defeat aside and play positive cricket in the coming matches.Addressing a post-match press conference, Waqar Younis pointed to dropp [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Cricket: World Cup power rankings

Cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson is working for nzherald.co.nz at the World Cup. He is ranking the teams for us on a week-to-week basis, judging from what he hears and observes at the tournament. This week little threatened the rank [...]

Posted On : Mar, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Sri Lanka Cricket refutes 'baseless' fixing report, condemns...

Sri Lanka Cricket has rubbished allegations of match-fixing that have cropped up against Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Smaraweera due to a TV report, condemning the channel for carrying a “baseless and demoralising” story. [...]

Posted On : Mar, 02 2011 | Comments : 1

India has a great opportunity to win World Cup: Mongia

Nayan Mongia was one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen India produced. He figured in the 1996 and 1999 editions of the World Cup and endeared himself to many with a competent job behind the stumps. Since retirement he has established [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Cricket-New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor for...

Recent results suggest coach John Wright is being overly optimistic about his New Zealand side's chances at the cricket World Cup when he talks about reaching the quarter-finals. "You just have to get through the group phase,&qu [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Waqar apologises for remarks

The coach questioned the board’s tactics and said the delay would only cause disharmony in the team with the tournament less than a month away. In response, the PCB sent a showcause notice to the former captain asking him to explai [...]

Posted On : Jan, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Pakistan cricket 'spot-fixing' trio face tribunal

A make-or-break anti-corruption tribunal against Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer opens in Doha Thursday, with the players facing lengthy bans if found guilty. The hearing will be held behind closed doors [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Cricket spot-fixing accused desperate to play again

Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer on Wednesday voiced confidence they would again play for their country ahead of a make-or-break anti-corruption tribunal in Doha. The pair, along with Mohammad Asif, face the hearing Thu [...]

Posted On : Jan, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

World Cup 2011: Impotent Pakistan bowling attack

Imran Khan is one man whose views on cricket fans all across the globe are regarded very highly. He was recently asked about Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming world cup. He said Pakistan’s chances would depend heavily on whe [...]