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RPT-WRAPUP 1-Nepal quake toll passes 6,100, $2 bln needed for reconstruction

(Repeats with no change to text) * Nepal puts initial reconstruction bill at $2 billion * Death toll rises past 6,100, almost 14,000 injured * Rescuers ordered to incinerate bodies immediately * Anger grows at slow p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JW5VeA

WRAPUP 2-Nepal quake toll passes 6,200, $2 bln needed for reconstruction

(Updates death toll, paragraphs 1, 9) * Nepal puts initial reconstruction bill at $2 billion * Death toll rises past 6,200, almost 14,000 injured * Rescuers ordered to incinerate bodies immediately * Anger grows at s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dzztoq

Taijul takes six, but Pakistan stretch lead to 296

Taijul Islam ended up with figures of 6 for 163 - his third Test five-for - as Pakistan lost their last five wickets for 34 runs, but the damage had already been done via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Game entering volatile period

Cricket is undoubtedly entering a new period of volatility, as positions of power and influence start to change hands either by accident, design or a little of both. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

West Indies v England

West Indies v England via Cricinfo Live Scores

WRAPUP 1-Nepal quake toll passes 6,100, $2 bln needed for reconstruction

* Nepal puts initial reconstruction bill at $2 billion * Death toll rises past 6,100, almost 14,000 injured * Rescuers ordered to incinerate bodies immediately * Anger grows at slow pace of aid By Rupam Jain Nair and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JVTZcB

Breakaway reports 'highly speculative' - CA

Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards has described reports of an alternative world cricket structure as "highly speculative" and said CA would work staunchly with the ICC and other countries to protect the global interests of the game via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We just made use of the home conditions: Russell

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) After winning the man of the match award for his allround performance, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Andre Russell on Thursday said his side made good use of the home conditions at the Eden Gardens. "My role was to play p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GL9pDg

We were confident of chasing down the Chennai total: Gambhir

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Having extracted sweet revenge against the Chennai Super Kings at home - only two days after going down to the three time winners in an away match - Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he was confident o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EwiOee

Afridi seeks 'happy ending to career'

Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi is hoping for a "happy ending" to his international career, and is targeting the World Twenty20 trophy next year in India via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

West Indies include Permaul for third Test

West Indies have added left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul to their squad for the third Test against England starting Friday in Bridgetown via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sarfaraz and Suryakumar's withheld Ranji fees

The Mumbai Cricket Association has decided to withhold the match fees of Sarfaraz Khan and Suryakumar Yadav as a punishment for their on and off-field indiscipline via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Tribute to late cricketer Ankit Keshri at Eden Gardens

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya along with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir and former India captain Sourav Ganguly paid tribute to late Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OJEyLs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings scorecard

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Following is the scorecard for the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Chennai Super Kings Dwayne Smith c te via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I1ql8J

We should try to be more aggressive: Dhoni

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) After going down to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a tantalisingly close game, Chennai Super Kings skipper M.S. Dhoni said on Thursday that his boys need to be a bit more aggressive, considering they were leading th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AmpSGm

Watch: How Hogg tricked Super Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir retained the same team for their revenge game against the Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Gambhir's faith in his old man Brad Hogg paid off splendidly for the hosts. CSK opener Brendon Mc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jcs743

Uthappa, Russell ensure sweet revenge for KKR (Roundup)

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) A stupendous unfinished fourth wicket partnership between Robin Uthappa and Andre Russel enabled defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take sweet revenge on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a seven wicket victory in the r via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DNwqzg

Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab

Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab via Cricinfo Live Scores

Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals via Cricinfo Live Scores

BCCI considers CA tie-up for NCA revamp

The National Cricket Academy board has authorised the preliminary proposal made by Cricket Australia, and authorised BCCI executives to negotiate further with CA regarding a bid to restructure the NCA into a High Performance Centre via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI extends helping hand to Nepal

The BCCI has extended its support to the cricket fraternity of Nepal, which has been devastated by a major earthquake that has claimed more than 5000 lives via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

KKR beat CSK by 7 wickets

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets in their Indian Premier League game at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Chennai Super Kings 165 for 9 in 20 overs (Brendon McCullum 32, Dwayne Bravo 30; Bra via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HV9hzH

Russell, Uthappa help KKR best CSK at Eden

Kolkata: Robin Uthappa and Andre Russellstruck belligerent fifties after veteran Brad Hogg'sfour-wicket haul to help Kolkata Knight Riders return towinning ways with a seven-wicket win over Chennai via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I1ihEX

Zimbabwe players express concerns over Pakistan tour

Several Zimbabwean players are wary of touring Pakistan next month but have committed to making the 10-day trip out of necessity to play competitive cricket. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'I had to do something to regain my confidence' - Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez has admitted that he was under a lot of pressure to produce a special innings following his poor run of form in ODI cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Teetering Mumbai hope not to capsize

The batsmen haven't been as productive, the bowlers have been struck by the same bug. Mumbai will need a swift turnaround to push for a playoff spot as they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede stadium via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 7-Boy, woman rescued in Kathmandu rubble, aid reaches some remote areas

* Teenager pulled alive from Kathmandu rubble * Government asks for more helicopters * Army flies supplies to village near Tibet * Death toll close to 6,000 * Hospital says hundreds sick from waterborne illnesses via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GzwcfQ

CSK post challenging 165/9 against Knights at Eden

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) A late cameo from all-rounder Pawan Negi (27; 13b, 4x4 1x6) ensured that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reached a challenging 165/9 against a spirited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling performance at the Eden Garden here on Thurs via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DZdM6v

England look to seal satisfying series win

ESPNcricinfo previews the third Test between West Indies and England in Barbados via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chennai Super Kings score 165 for 9 at Eden

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings made 165/9 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League game at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Brendon McCullum top scored for the visitors with 32, followed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Isefof

WRAPUP 6-Boy rescued in Kathmandu rubble, aid reaches some remote areas

(Updates death toll) * Teenager pulled alive from Kathmandu rubble * Government asks for more helicopters * Army flies supplies to village near Tibet * Death toll close to 6,000 * Hospital says hundreds sick via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EG03q2

Desolate and desperate in north India

Two of the bottom three teams will square up at Feroz Shah Kotla to seek a confidence-booster with the tournament halfway through via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Durham given go-ahead for floodlights

Durham's future as an international venue has received a major boost with the club granted planning permission to install floodlights at Chester-le-Street. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 5-Boy rescued in Kathmandu rubble, aid reaches some remote areas

(Adds details of adi reaching remote areas) * Teenager pulled alive from Kathmandu rubble * Government asks for more helicopters * Army flies supplies to village near Tibet * Hospital says hundreds sick from waterbor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JUL7nC

Vaas to discontinue as SL fast-bowling coach

Chaminda Vaas will not continue as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach, after his contract lapsed at the end of April, Sri Lanka Cricket has said via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Tendulkar, Yuvraj wish Rohit on 28th birthday

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and 2011 World Cup Player of the Tournament Yuvraj Singh on Thursday wished Rohit Sharma on his 28th birthday. "Happy Birthday Rohit. May you continue to attain greater heights and b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Q2QG7w

Tribute to late cricketer Ankit Keshri at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya along with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir and former India captain Sourav Ganguly paid tribute to late Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HUx5n6

Knight Riders bowl, Negi and More in for CSK

An unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders preferred to chase at Eden Gardens against Chennai Super Kings via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ICC investigates plans for alternate cricket structure

The ICC is investigating the Essel Group's mooted plans for an alternative world cricket structure, even as former IPL chief Lalit Modi revealed he stepped away from the project after deciding it was not something he could deliver via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh, Pakistan and WI tussle for Champions Trophy spots

The latest ICC rankings show an intriguing battle developing for qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Birthday boy Rohit wishes Mumbai Indians win

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma turned 28 on Thursday, he wished that his team comes out victorious against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Friday. "I wish Mumbai Indians wins big tomo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bi0bAa

WRAPUP 4-Boy rescued in Kathmandu rubble, some villagers still stranded

(Adds details from rural areas) * Teenager pulled alive from Kathmandu rubble * Government asks for more helicopters * Rain hampers rescue efforts, hits people living in open * Hospital says hundreds sick from waterb via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bYuSvB

Rohit confident openers Simmons-Patel will deliver

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday backed his openers Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel, saying it is just a matter of time before they score big runs in the Indian Premier League. "I don't think our openers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dwPaN7

Mumbai Indians refreshed after break: Rohit Sharma

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said five days away from cricket following their victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad was good for the team as it helped them refresh and focus on their plans in the Indian Premier Le via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gz0tLB

WRAPUP 2-Boy rescued in Kathmandu rubble, many villagers still stranded

* Teenager pulled alive from Kathmandu rubble * Government asks for more helicopters * Rain hampers rescue efforts, hits people living in open * Hospitals say people sick from waterborne illness By Gopal Sharma and R via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EU1jYt

UPDATE 1-Teenager rescued five days after Nepal quake

(Adds details) By Adnan Abidi KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - A 15-year-old boy was pulledout alive from the collapsed ruins of Kathmandu's Hilton Hotelon Thursday, five days after a huge earthquake causeddevastation across Nepal a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EU1jYr

There's a huge hunger to win Ashes in England: Smith

Sydney: Australia have a huge hunger for an Ashes triumph in England, according to all rounder Shane Watson, while batsman Steve Smith believes this year's series will not even be close if the tourists play to their potential. After the 5-0 swe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OHFsZ5

REFILE-Nepali quake victim, found after 80-hour ordeal, laments his rescue

(Deletes redundant "of" in paragraph nine) By Rupam Jain Nair and Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - Nepali farmer Rishi RamKhanal was looking forward to leaving Nepal for Dubai, where a$220-a-month job as a cleaner at a K via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AjOdMM

Nepalese army gets image boost from quake relief work

By Andrew R.C. Marshall and Ross Adkin CHAUTARA, Nepal, April 30 (Reuters) - In the rubble-strewnNepali hilltop town of Chautara, a round-the-clock rescue effortby the military is helping to recast the image of an institutiononce criticised via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AjObEO

Daredevils face struggling Kings XI

New Delhi: Following their humiliating 10-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Daredevils have no option but to go all out against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ETW62T

Struggling Daredevils face Kings XI (Preview)

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Following their humiliating 10-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Daredevils have no option but to go all out against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Fr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EtiQ6s

Climbing to reopen on Everest after quake, avalanche

By Gopal Sharma and Andrew R.C. Marshall KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - Climbing will reopen onMount Everest next week after damage to routes caused byavalanches that were set off by a huge earthquake, one of whichkilled 18 climbers at bas via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EtiPQ7

Teenager rescued five days after Nepal quake

By Adnan Abidi KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - A 15-year-old boy was pulledout alive from the collapsed ruins of Kathmandu's Hilton Hotelon Thursday, five days after a huge earthquake causeddevastation across Nepal and killed nearly 5,500 p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EEYyIx

Nepali quake victim, found after 80-hour ordeal, laments his rescue

By Rupam Jain Nair and Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - Nepali farmer Rishi RamKhanal was looking forward to leaving Nepal for Dubai, where a$220-a-month job as a cleaner at a Kentucky Fried Chickenrestaurant promised him the ch via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I0mSr7

Augmented Indian hockey squad selected for Japan series

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Unlike previous times, Hockey India (HI) on Thursday selected a 24-member squad that will be taking on Japan in a bilateral series to be played in Bhubaneswar from May 3 to 9. The squad is seeing the addition of six via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DDTe2V

Confident Mumbai face Royals in crucial IPL clash (Preview)

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Following a thrilling win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at home, a confident Mumbai Indians will aim to hold on to the winning touch when they face Rajasthan Royals in a key Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Wankhede Stad via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ETN3Ps

Hafeez eyes double as Pakistan take lead

Mohammad Hafeez continued to pile on runs and was 10 short of his maiden double-century in another session that went Pakistan's way via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

REFILE-WRAPUP 1-Nature seems to be against us: rain hampers Nepal rescue teams

(Fixes grammar in first paragraph) By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - Rescue teams toiled inpouring rain on Thursday in the debris left by last week'sdevastating earthquake in Nepal, but officials said the chanceof fin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QMR1g2

WRAPUP 1-Nature seems to be against us: rain hampers Nepal rescue teams

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 30 (Reuters) - Rescue teams toiled inpouring rain on Thursday in the debris left by last week'sdevastating earthquake in Nepal, but officials said the chancesof finding any more survivors was bleak as the de via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zfcUz1

Stokes 'in the mould of Kallis' - Simmons

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes allrounder Ben Stokes is the glue that holds the England side together and said he was in the mould of Jacques Kallis via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Settled Jarvis sets up late Lancashire victory

In the election-debate episode of The West Wing President Jed Bartlet and his staff talk about "the square foot of real estate" which lies inside a person's head. Were he to watch the TV show, Lancashire seamer Kyle Jarvis might nod his head in qui via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ranchi to host second qualifier of IPL play-offs

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex is set to host the Indian Premier League's second play-off qualifier on May 22, according to the Indian cricket board. As per the revised Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 play via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AhpsRx

Chopra plays long game as Bears opt for safety first

Warwickshire ultimately decided that much as they might have liked to leave Headingley with a win it was the long game that they were really interested in. Thus not losing became the priority that dictated their tactics on the final day via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

RCB, Rajasthan Royals share spoils

Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Persistent pre-monsoon showers that started during innings break forced the abandonment of the game between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.</ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zqasG5

IPL Scoreboard: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals

Bengaluru, April 30 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium here on Wednesday. Royal Challengers Bangalore Chris Gayle via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bfblpc

Sarfaraz lights up Chinnaswamy before rain plays spoilsport

Bengaluru: A half-century by old faithful AB de Villiers, followed by a cameo by 17-year old fresh face from Mumbai Sarfaraz Khan, carried Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to 200 for seven against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GwQVRh

A brief Gayle and then a storm

Plays of the day from the rained out game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings via Cricinfo Live Scores

Kusal, Kaushal seal series for Sri Lanka A

A three-wicket haul from Tharindhu Kaushal and a run-a-ball 110 from Kusal Perera helped Sri Lanka A beat Pakistan A by seven runs and gain an unassailable 2-0 series lead via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Footitt, Godleman complete Derbyshire win

Pace bowler Mark Footitt and opening batsman Billy Godleman guided Derbyshire to a seven-wicket win over Gloucestershire at Bristol. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Voges, Franklin pull off huge Middx chase

Composed centuries from captain Adam Voges and James Franklin led Middlesex to a five-wicket Championship victory over Somerset at Taunton after they had been set an unlikely 402 to win via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL: AB de Villiers, Sarfaraz Khan lift RCB to 200

Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) A half-century by old faithful AB de Villiers, followed by a cameo by 17-year old fresh face from Mumbai Sarfaraz Khan, carried Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to 200 for seven against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DBRaZn

WRAPUP 5-Tired of waiting for aid, angry Nepalis block roads

(Updates death toll) * Frustration grows as Nepalis wait for help * Officials concede mistakes made in early stages of rescue * Tensions between stranded Nepalis and foreigners * Death toll passes 5,200, more than 10 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dtptgg

Dhiman Sarkar new president, Amitabha Das Sharma secretary of CSJC

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Dhiman Sarkar of Hindustan Times and Amitabha Das Sharma of The Hindu were elected the president and secretary, respectively, of the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club on Wednesday. Archiman Bhaduri of The Times of Indi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GFKYUM

Northants wrap up first win since 2013

Northamptonshire ended a run of 20 Championship matches without a win by beating Leicestershire by 92 runs at Grace Road via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bhatti to replace injured Rahat

Fast bowler Bilawal Bhatti has been picked by Pakistan's national selection committee as a replacement for the injured Rahat Ali for the ongoing Tests against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mushtaq hails 'flawless' day for Pakistan

Making sound plans and sticking to them was how Pakistan overcame their fielding lapses and an unresponsive pitch in the first Test against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ireland target New Zealand model

John Bracewell says there are 'clear parallels' with New Zealand as he joins Ireland in their attempt to become a Test-playing nation via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 4-Tired of waiting for aid, angry Nepalis block roads

* Frustration grows as Nepalis wait for help * Officials concede mistakes made in early stages of rescue * Tensions between stranded Nepalis and foreigners * Death toll passes 5,000, almost 10,000 injured By Gopal Sh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J91sVH

Borthwick sees Durham home

Scott Borthwick's unbeaten 97 saw off Sussex at Chester-Le-Street and ensured that Durham preserved their unbeaten record via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Taylor leads way for 'exciting' new England

England's newest one-day captain, James Taylor, may only be in the job for one game but he is hopeful of having a more lasting role to play in revitalising the team via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Royals opt to bowl against RCB

Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday. Royal Challengers Bangalore: Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JSEvpN

Changes in overs, points in Ranji Trophy proposed

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) The technical committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has proposed changes in Ranji Trophy matches like increasing the number of overs per day from 90 to 95, without adding additional playing hours, and do via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bep1Rl

Mental training camp concludes for Indian archers

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A mental training camp organised for Indian archers by the sports ministry concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehra Stadium here on Wednesday. This is the first of its kind camp organised with the help of the Sports Authori via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HR8m3h

Indian batsmen test mettle of spinners: Brad Hogg

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Australian spinner Brad Hogg on Wednesday said he enjoys bowling against Indian batsmen who test the mettle of spinners owing to their traditionally superior technique against tweakers. "I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GHnUb4

Ranchi to host IPL 2015 Qualifier 2

Ranchi will host the second qualifier of the IPL 2015 tournament on May 22 for logistical reasons. More to follow... via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bep1AP

We believe we can win from any situation: Bravo

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said on Wednesday that his team believes they can pull off victory from any situation in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. He also praised skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as " via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HZCIlN

Royals bowl, Southee in for Morris

Rajasthan Royals chose to bowl on a Chinnaswamy Stadium surface expected to have a little in it for the seam bowlers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kartik warns against rushing Narine back to bowling

Murali Kartik, the former India spinner, said the ban on his offbreaks is a setback for Sunil Narine but added rushing him back into bowling could be detrimental to Narine and his team Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Knight Riders' second chance to topple Super Kings

After gifting a slender two-run win to Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Riders have a chance to make amends at their home ground on Thursday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ranchi to host second IPL qualifier

Ranchi will host IPL's second qualifier on May 22 for logistical reasons via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Joe Dawes fears for seamers' workload

Joe Dawes, India's former bowling coach, has asked for India to manage the workloads of their fast bowlers better, and also called for better communication between the national team management and the rest of the cricket set-up via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bracewell to take charge of Ireland

Ireland have announced that John Bracewell has been appointed as their new head coach via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ann King, Fletcher recalled for Sri Lanka tour

Left-hand batsman Stacy Ann King, offspinner Afy Fletcher, and 19-year old allrounder Chinelle Henry have been recalled to West Indies women's squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Disappointed with the way I got out, I wanted to do something special: Bravo

Chennai: Adjudged man-of-the-match for his brilliant bowling performance, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said he wanted to make it count with the ball after he got out cheaply against the Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian P via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bdQdjc

KKR look to turn tables against CSK at home (Preview)

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) After losing out to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a slender margin of two runs, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would want to turn the tables on them when the two sides clash again in an Indian Premier League (I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zcLRnO

Changes proposed in Ranji points, overs

The BCCI technical committee has proposed measures to make Ranji Trophy matches more result-oriente via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

KKR's Narine banned from bowling off-spinners in IPL

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) right-arm spinner Sunil Narine has been banned from bowling off-spinners in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for a suspected illegal action, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) release said via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kt9idQ

WRAPUP 3-Tensions rise in Nepal after "weak" response to deadly quake

(Updates with protest, rescued man's leg to be amputated) * Frustration grows as Nepalis wait for help * Officials concede mistakes made in early stages of rescue * Tensions between stranded Nepalis and foreigners * via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Fx0OST"weak"-response-to-deadly-quake-news-environment-and-nature-pe3pushdcffif.html

KKR's Narine banned from bowling off-spinners in IPL

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) right-arm spinner Sunil Narine has been banned from bowling off-spinners in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for a suspected illegal action, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rel via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HYot0u's-narine-banned-from-bowling-off-spinners-in-ipl-news-others-pe3oEphccicje.html

BCCI bans Narine from bowling offbreaks

via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Lancashire put bleak financial days behind them

Lancashire have put the bleak financial days behind them,, announcing a surplus of £793.000 for the year ended 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 2-Tensions rise in Nepal after "weak" response to deadly quake

(Updates with increased death toll, adds quotes, paragraphs 1,8-10, 17-18) * Anger and frustration grow as Nepalis wait for help * Officials concede mistakes made in early stages of rescue * Tensions rise between stranded Ne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DA9GRU"weak"-response-to-deadly-quake-news-environment-and-nature-pe3jusheifiea.html

Quick strikes stall Bangladesh

Pakistan picked up three wickets for seven runs towards the end of the first session on the second day to dent Bangladesh after a confident 63-run partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and debutant Soumya Sarkar had helped the home side cross the 300-run ma via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 1-Tensions rise in Nepal after "weak" response to deadly quake

* Anger and frustration grow as Nepalis wait for help * Officials concede mistakes made in early stages of rescue * Tensions rise between stranded Nepalis and foreigners * Death toll passes 4,800, almost 10,000 injured via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GDLpPo

Victoria sign Ian Holland and Travis Dean

Victoria have handed contracts to allrounder Ian Holland and batsman Travis Dean for the 2015-16 season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Simmons encouraged despite 'startling' Grenada collapse

Phil Simmons could be forgiven for phoning his old friends at Ireland and asking if his former job was still available. Less than a month into his new role as West Indies head coach, the sheer enormity of his task has become apparent via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Injured Ashwin to skip CSK's next two games

Indian off-spinner RavichandranAshwin has been ruled out of the next two IPL matches due to ahand injury which he suffered during Tuesday's match betweenChennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwin has split in his middle finger. We d via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PTGb6A

Roderick resists but Derbyshire on course for victory

Gareth Roderick and Hamish Marshall provided some Gloucestershire resistance but Derbyshire moved closer to victory on the third day at Bristol. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dogged Denly displays Kent colours

Joe Denly is back with Kent, his home county, and the Old Trafford faithful enduring his dogged innings surely recognised he aims to thank them for their faith in him via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We were outstanding on the field: Dhoni

Chennai: Praising the fielding efforts of his side Chennai Super Kings, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said they were "outstanding" on the field in the thrilling two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League match at t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dpCqI8

Combative Gale treads the tightrope

Tim Bresnan took a five-wicket haul but Ian Westwood's 196 helped Warwickshire to a strong position against the champions via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We messed it up, rues Gambhir

Chennai: Going down to Chennai Super Kings in a thriller, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said his batsmen messed up the game by playing too many dot balls and failing to rotate the strike.

We were outstanding on the field: Dhoni

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Praising the fielding efforts of his side Chennai Super Kings, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said they were "outstanding" on the field in the thriling two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League ma via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bb5CAG

Was eager to do something special with the ball: Dwayne Bravo

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Adjudged man-of-the-match for his brilliant bowling performance, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said he wanted to make it count with the ball after he got out cheaply against the Kolkata Knight Riders in an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bb5Cko

We messed it up by playing too many dot balls: Gambhir

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Going down to Chennai Super Kings in a thriller, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said his batsmen messed up the game by playing too many dot balls and failing to rotate the strike. Gambhir said via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DTPcnw

R Ashwin out for two matches

Offspinner R Ashwin will be out of the next two matches Chennai Super Kings play with a finger injury via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Unblemished records in the balance

Chris Rushworth's five wickets have set up an intriguing final day in which both Durham and Sussex are hanging on to 100% records via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Essex punish Surrey after Lawrence landmark

Daniel Lawrence's mature 161 spearheaded Essex's third day drive to a mammoth 610 for 8 declared - and a first innings lead of 270 - against Surrey in the Division Two match at the Kia Oval via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WRAPUP 8-Nepal quake victims still stranded, PM says toll could be 10,000

(Adds survivor, more rescue teams not needed) * Death toll passes 4,600, more than 9,000 injured * People still stranded in remote areas * Man trapped for 80 hours found alive in Kathmandu * Street vendors return to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FveBJS

CSK pull off thrilling 2 run win over Knights (roundup)

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) A scintillating bowling performance backed up by some terrific fielding enabled Chennai Super Kings successfully defend a below par total as they pulled off a thrilling two-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FveBJQ

Super Kings prevail over KKR in a last-ball thriller

Chennai: A scintillating bowling performance backed up by some terrific fielding enabled Chennai Super Kings successfully defend a below par total as they pulled off a thrilling two-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JyumBZ

IPL Scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium here on Tuesday Chennai Super Kings D. Smith run out 25 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P3seAz

Hales sights exclusive 1000-run club

Alex Hales has been feted as a potential saviour of England's one-day game but, after narrowly missing out on a third century in four innings (one of them a double), he is closing in on a fabled first-class landmark via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

England won't come close to us in Ashes - Smith

Steven Smith and Shane Watson are convinced Australia are on course to retain the Ashes in England later in the summer via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Super Kings beat Knight Riders by two runs

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in their Indian Premier League game here on Tuesday. Chennai Super Kings scored 134 for six in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 29 not out, Dwayne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GEH5lQ

Willey's assault brings Leicestershire heartache

Northamptonshire's seamers took five wickets in the second hour of play to bowl the visitors back into a match which ended the day finely balanced at Grace Road via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hildreth gives Somerset the edge

Adam Voges are at opposite ends of their careers but their brace of 90s held Middlesex together against Somerset at Taunton via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hot Royal Challengers run into table-toppers

Two wins and two losses - Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals with contrasting momentums will face-off again, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Watch: Bravo's stunning catch

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwyane Bravo took a splendid catch to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Surya Kumar Yadav.Watch video: The name is Bravo.

Nepal says no more foreign rescue teams needed in quake search

By Ross Adkin and Andrew R.C. Marshall KATHMANDU, April 28 (Reuters) - Nepal has told aid agenciesit did not need more foreign rescue teams to come and help inthe search for earthquake survivors, because its government andmilitary could cop via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JP7RFA

Lancashire signal it's over for Flintoff

Ashley Giles's disclosure at a Lancashire members forum that Andrew Flintoff is unlikely to play any cricket for Lancashire this season should surprise no one via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

KKR restrict Super Kings to 134 for 6

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) A stupendous bowling performance from defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) restricted batting power-house Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to just 134/6 in an Indian Premier League encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KqphcG

Chennai Super Kings score 134 for 6

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings made 134 for 6 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League game here on Tuesday. Faf du Plessis was 29 not out while Piyush Chawla and Andre Russel both returned via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KqiYpz

Lawrence becomes third youngest century maker

Few sights in sport are more intoxicating than an irresistible talent emerging. Those at the Oval were privileged that, at 17, Daniel Lawrence looked just that as he became the third youngest century-maker in Championship history via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Premadasa to get indoor nets, swimming pool

Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee has taken steps to build indoor nets and a swimming pool at the R Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, where the national side conducts much of its training via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AFC Cup" East Bengal go down to Johor Darul Ta'zim 0-1

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) East Bengal crashed out of the AFC Cup with a 0-1 loss to Malaysian outfit Johor Darul Ta'zim FC in a rain-interrupted tie at the Salt Lake stadium here on Tuesday. The sole goal of the match came as early as the seven via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PSObER

SLC standoff with ICC could be resolved soon

Sri Lanka's sports minister has expressed his confidence that Sri Lanka Cricket's current standoff with the ICC will be resolved, while the ICC has agreed to release a small percentage of the sum it is holding in escrow via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AFC Cup: Chhetri strikes put BFC in last 16

Male (Maldives), April 28 (IANS) A double strike by skipper Sunil Chhetri helped Bengaluru FC overcome a one-goal deficit to beat Maziya 2-1 here Tuesday and book a place in the last-16 of the AFC Cup. Chhetri tucked home a penalty in the 70th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JxYHAF

Mominul rues 'lapse in concentration'

Mominul Haque has admitted that his dismissal off the last ball of the day was due to a lapse in concentration, and that it offered Pakistan a way back into the game via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

KKR opt to bowl against CSK

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and chose to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday. KKR have made via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DT6sth

Indians safely brought down to Everest Base Camp

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) All Indian mountaineers, who were trapped at Everest Camp I and II following avalanches triggered by the massive Nepal earthquake last week-end, have been safely brought down to the Base Camp, according to an official. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GshZRM

Knight Riders bowl, Hogg in for Narine

Reported once again for a suspect action, Sunil Narine was left out of Kolkata Knight Riders' XI as they chose to bowl first on a flat pitch in Chennai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Daredevils to play in lavender jerseys during May 1match

New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Daredevils on Tuesday said the team will sport lavender-coloured jerseys for their May 1 home match against Kings XI Punjab to create awareness about cance via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AaFRHe

Billings, Willey, Ansari called up for Ireland ODI

England's team to play Ireland in Dublin next week will contain several of the next generation making an impression in the county game, including up to six debutants via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

AFC to pay tribute to Nepal victims in Kolkata

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) East Bengal and Johor Darul Taz'im will observe a minute's silence for the victims of Nepal earthquake before their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup tie at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Tuesday. "A minute's silen via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DwMyDH

IIFCL to invest Rs.30 crore for TOP scheme

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The sports ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with public sector company India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) to provide Rs.30 crore to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Oz1ZqW

Near remote Nepal quake epicentre, survivors dig for loved ones alone

* Remote villages yet to be reached by rescuers * Many dead likely to be unaccounted for * Woman digs bodies of two children from rubble * Her son, aged four, miraculously survives By Sanjeev Miglani JHARIBA via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gs9p5r

'CSK not concerned by the suspense over Narine's participation'

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming is expecting a tough battle at home against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday. "They are an excellent side. They have some good batters. We have played them las via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kpr1Tm

RCB hope to sustain momentum against Royals

Bengaluru: Rejuvenated by two back-to-back victories that put their campaign back on track, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be seeking to maintain the momentum when they host top guns Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bz8loi

Is Kings XI Punjab missing Maxwell magic this season?

Mohali: Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey rued a dismal batting performance from his side as they lost their home Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 20 runs at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PR5xBW

I am trying to be as aggressive as I can be: Boult

Mohali: After clinching the man-of-the-match award for his brilliant spell of bowling against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad's left arm fast bowler Trent Boult said he was still learning and it via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FtT6Jg

42 orphans to witness East Bengal's AFC Cup tie

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) As a promise made to The Calcutta Orphanage, city football giants East Bengal will be hosting 42 boys from the welfare institution for their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup encounter against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EyNL2J

New book on Sourav Ganguly recounts his career, controversies

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) A book recounting former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly's incident-filled cricket career has been unveiled here. Penned by a digital marketing expert with an IT company, Satptarshi Sarkar - a die-hard fan of the "Prince via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bz2y21

Cricketer Rahul Ghosh discharged from hospital

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Rahul Ghosh, the 20-year-old cricketer who was hospitalised last Tuesday after being hit on the head while fielding in a local league match, was discharged on Monday night after doctors declared him "stable". "He will via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EyNI71

RCB hope to sustain momentum against Royals (Preview)

Bengaluru, April 28 (IANS) Rejuvenated by two back-to-back victories that put their campaign back on track, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be seeking to maintain the momentum when they host top guns Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier Leagu via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P1lqU2

As a bowler, important to keep batsmen guessing. says Henriques

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Moises Henriques on Tuesday said that as a bowler it is important to keep batsmen guessing about what's coming. Sunrisers beat Kings XI by 20 runs here on Monday. "I guess it's abo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P1dp1B

Difficult to predict Boult, says Wriddhiman Saha

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha on Tuesday said it was difficult to predict Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Trent Boult. Sunrisers beat Kings XI by 20 runs here on Monday. "He bowls a good yorker a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P1doL4

Bangladesh bat; Pakistan opt for Yasir over Ajmal

Bangladesh handed Test caps to Soumya Sarkar and seamer Mohammad Shahid as they chose to bat in the first Test against Pakistan at Khulna via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

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Jarvis provides the hope of an answer

The matter that will have troubled Lancastrians above all, perhaps, is who would take the wickets or bowl the spells that have been Glen Chapple's responsibility for nigh on two decades via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Our top-order failed again: Bailey

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey rued a dismal batting performance from his side as they lost their home Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 20 runs at the Punjab Cricket Association stadiu via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OwJtiT

I am learning, feels nice to be rewarded: Trent Boult

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) After clinching the man-of-the-match award for his brilliant spell of bowling against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad's left arm fast bowler Trent Boult said he was still learnin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JLxh6Y

We got the team balance correct: Warner

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) An elated Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner on Monday expressed happiness at his side getting the balance right in their victorious outing against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match here at the Punjab Cric via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OwJrr3

Hastings extends bowlers' batting blitz

John Hastings extended the bowlers' batting blitz begun on the first day by century-making debutant Oliver Robinson as Durham and Sussex swopped blow for blow via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ECB must compromise on IPL: Lloyd

Bengaluru: Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) needs to compromise and allow its players to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to have any chance of mastering the T20 format. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ex8lAn

Moeen's success surprises himself

In a little over a year since his international debut, Moeen Ali has become a pivotal figure in English cricket especially for his bowling but he also wants to flourish with the bat via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Northants edge ahead of fluctuating day

Sunrisers edge past Kings XI by 20 runs

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Monday. Set 151 for victory, Kings XI could only manage 130 for nine. Th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QBy8N0

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mohali, April 28 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard for the Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Indian Premier League match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Monday. Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner c Miller b Patel via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QBy8MW

Spirited Sunrisers hunt down Kings XI Punjab

Mohali: Pace spearhead Trent Boult led theway with three wickets after David Warner's brisk half-centurylaid the foundation as Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded a 20-runwin over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GpV2Pd

Browne shows up Surrey shortcomings

The England captain has not scored a Test century for 23 months. So perhaps it is reassuring to know that the production of Essex opening batsmen remains in fine working order via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bresnan five-for reward for changed action

Tim Bresnan took a five-wicket haul but Ian Westwood's 196 helped Warwickshire to a strong position against the champions via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricinfo Live Scores

Gubbins' turn has worth for Middlesex

Adam Voges are at opposite ends of their careers but their brace of 90s held Middlesex together against Somerset at Taunton via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Swing vote edges day for Nottinghamshire

The fact that Hampshire, and the club's Ageas Bowl ground, remains a key local concern was evidenced by a walk-on part in the general election hoopla on Monday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh v Pakistan

Bangladesh v Pakistan via Cricinfo Live Scores

Guptill hits 200 again in World Cup reminder

Martin Guptill blasted a sensational maiden first-class double century to bring back memories of his World Cup quarter-final spectacular and guide Derbyshire into a winning position against Gloucestershire in Bristol via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL: Sunrisers post 150/6 against Kings XI

Mohali, April 27 (IANS) Skipper David Warner cracked a half-century, before Ashish Reddy launched a late assault as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 150 for six against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Punjab Cricket Ass via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EeFuzm

Defending champions look to breach CSK's fortress

With a hot run of form as well an enviable home record, Chennai Super Kings will be hoping to firm up their position at the top of the table with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Modi seeks IOC's help to promote India as 'sports hub'

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Intending to promote India on the global sports map, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sought help from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in enabling the country to become a nerve centre of sports. Accor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EdY5vE

IPL fan park moves to Surat, Warangal

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Following successful hosting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) fan parks at Nadiad in Gujarat and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, the weekend carnival moves to Surat and Warangal. "The two cities will host the IPL fan parks via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1A62L2C

AFC Cup: Key game for Bengaluru FC

Male (Maldives), April 27 (IANS) Needing just a draw to qualify for the pre-quarter-final of the AFC Cup, Bengaluru FC take on Maziya Sports and Recreation Club at the National Football Stadium here on Tuesday. The Blues sit second on the Grou via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HKodjT

Kings XI opt to bowl against Sunrisers

Mohali, April 27 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey won the toss and chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Monday. Kings XI brought two c via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DtptSu

Kings XI bowl, Steyn and Sehwag out

Languishing low in the points table, Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad left out a big name each - Virender Sehwag and Dale Steyn, for Manan Vohra and Moises Henriques via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Misbah under pressure to finish tour on a high

Much like the situation when he often comes in to bat, Misbah-ul-Haq has lots of repair and rebuilding work to do ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Captain Mushfiqur looks to continue Mashrafe's success

For a man who has always batted for the team's cause, Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim can now count on the team's stronger mentality, a result of limited-overs captain Mashrafe Mortaza's approach via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Thakur hits back at Srinivasan on bookie links allegation

New Delhi: The internal feud within the BCCI took an ugly turn Monday with Board Secretary Anurag Thakur launching a stinging attack on ICC Chairman N Srinivasan, saying that he should actually share information on bookies with his own family membe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Dt2x5S

Anurag Thakur hits back at Srinivasan on bookie issue

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur blasted International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman N. Srinivasan on Monday through a public letter and "requested" him to issue "a list of suspected bookies via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Frmj7D

New quake felt in northeast India, strength 5.1 - USGS

PATNA, India, April 27 (Reuters) - Tremors shook northeastIndia on Monday, three days after a severe earthquake causeddevastation in neighbouring Nepal, sending residents rushing outof their homes fearing for their safety. The U.S. Geologic via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gy3FK7

AIFF suspends three footballers for misconduct

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) suspended three footballers for misconduct on Monday. The AIFF disciplinary committee suspended Dempo SC footballers Sheikh Jewel Raja and Prabir Das and Mohun Bagan striker B via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FrmiAC

Learning leadership skills from Ponting, says Rohit

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said on Monday that having two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting in the side as coach helps him learn a lot about leadership skills and qualities. "Wheneve via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FrmfVF

ECB must compromise on IPL: Former England player Lloyd

Bengaluru, April 27 (IANS) Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) needs to compromise and allow its players to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to have any chance of mastering the T20 form via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b6BO8z

Death toll in Nepal quake reaches 3,726 - official

KATHMANDU, April 27 (Reuters) - The number of people killedin Nepal by the Himalayan country's worst earthquake in eightdecades has risen to 3,726, a home ministry official said onMonday. That number represented a jump of 500 from earlier o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1z55A8T

Honoured to be recommended for Arjuna award: Rohit

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday said he is extremely happy and feels honoured after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recommended his name for the Arjuna award. The BCCI Working Committee met in Kolkata on S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EbUf6d

Knights set for tough test against CSK (Preview)

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face perhaps their toughest challenge yet when they meet an in-form Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Tues via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gzaf5R

Tendulkar 'annoyed' by rumours of daughter joining films

New Delhi : Sachin Tendulkar, who is making his film debut in a docu-feature on his life, is upset by speculation that his daughter Sara is joining showbiz. "My daughter Sara is enjoying her academic pursuits. Annoyed at all the baseless via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zdfYMd

'Zaheer 95 perfect fit' - Duminy

A round-up of IPL related news on April 27, 2015 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Malinga fined 5% of match fee

Mumbai: Lasith Malinga of the Mumbai Indians was on Sunday fined five percent of his match fee for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bviFgO

Malinga fined 5% of match fee

Cook hails outstanding Anderson after England victory

St George's, Grenada: England captain Alastair Cook gave the credit for Saturday's second-Test win over West Indies to James Anderson after the seam bowler's blistering spell in the morning transformed the game.

Buoyant Bangladesh target another first

The hosts are in good position to topple their 0-8 record, stretching back 14 years, against Pakistan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Moores backs Trott despite another duck

Peter Moores has hinted that Jonathan Trott will retain his place in the England side for the third Test of the series against West Indies via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Prince hundred shows value of his u-turn

Lancashire will be grateful Ashwell Prince decided to extend his career as his hundred guided them against Kent while others gave their wickets away via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Robinson debut century completes amazing Sussex last stand

Oliver Robinson, rejected by Yorkshire for unprofessional conduct, notched up his maiden first-class century on his Sussex debut and helped to demolish the county's record for the last wicket in the process via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Westwood digs in but Yorkshire don't wilt

Ian Westwood's willingness to graft for runs made this just about Warwickshire's day, although there were satisfied expressions on the faces of the Yorkshire bowlers after restricting their opponents to 270 runs from 97 overs via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI recommends Rohit Sharma for Arjuna award

Kolkata: The BCCI on Sunday recommended dashing batsman Rohit Sharma for this year's Arjuna award. "The (Board of Control for Cricket in India) working committee recommended Rohit Sharma for the Arjuna award for the year 2015," its secr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ot7Gqg

Tendulkar, Dravid, Ganguly to find new Team India coach

Former stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar,Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid will be part of the Committeewhich will find Indian cricket team's new coach and thesupport staff. The trio, according to sources, will provide input toBCCI President Jagmo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ot7EyL

BCCI to seek fresh legal opinion on CSK valuation issue

Kolkata: In a step that could spell further trouble for its former chief N Srinivasan, the BCCI on Sunday decided to seek a fresh legal opinion on the demerger and transfer of shares of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. The matter was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ot7DuF

Surrey's top order graft healthy position

Chilly and unrelentingly gloomy, this was the sort of day Kevin Pietersen thought he'd left behind when his international career began a decade ago via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Planned to get wickets early, that's what happened: RCB pacer Aaron

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Awarded man of the match for his excellent bowling, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Varun Aaron on Sunday said his team had set a target to take early wickets and everything went as planned in their Indian Premier Le via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PHb2D2

Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad via Cricinfo Live Scores

Most balanced side we are playing: RCB skipper Kohli

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) After a thumping 10-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday said the current RCB squad was the most balanced one in terms of both batting and bowling. RCB pac via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dh3eKm

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore played here at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday. Delhi Daredevils: M.A. Agarwal st Ka via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KkGy6S

We were outplayed in all departments: Duminy

New Delhi: After their humiliating 10-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, Delhi Daredevils skipper J.P. Duminy on Sunday said it was a tough day for the team as they were outplayed in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ot19vO

Hales demands England attention

Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales struck an impressive century against Hampshire to ensure that he maintained England's attention. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Outplayed in all departments: Daredevils skipper Duminy

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) After their humiliating 10-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, Delhi Daredevils skipper J.P. Duminy on Sunday said it was a tough day for the team as they were out via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dh0e0K

Malinga fined five percent of match fee

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Lasith Malinga of Mumbai Indians was on Sunday fined five percent of his match fee for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KkDHei

Knights, Royals share points after washout

Kolkata: The Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday was abandoned due to rain.

Roderick resistance thwarts Derbyshire

Gareth Roderick continued his impressive start to the season as Gloucestershire battled to 275 all out after losing the toss in bowler-friendly conditions via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Raine gives further cause for optimism

Leicestershire set up the opportunity to record a first County Championship win since September 2012 with a dominant opening day showing against Northamptonshire at Grace Road via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kohli's boys flatten Daredevils at Kotla

New Delhi: It was a sweet homecoming forDelhi boy Virat Kohli as he led Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) to a crushing 10-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in anIndian Premier League match here Sunday. Varun Aaron (2/24) and Mitchell St via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DNyBlf

RCB demolish Daredevils by 10 wickets

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) An incisive display of pace bowling by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) helped them beat hosts Delhi Daredevils by 10 wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday. RCB bowle via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b3Uoy6

Trescothick and Hildreth gallop before Somerset stumble

Marcus Trescothick hit a 129-ball century as he and James Hildreth put Somerset in command before a major last-session collapse halted their momentum via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI seeks fresh advice on CSK's demerger

The BCCI working committee has decided to seek fresh legal advice on Chennai Super Kings' low valuation in an attempt to demerge the franchise from India Cements Ltd via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

RCB bowl out Daredevils for 95

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A brilliant bowling performance from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) helped them skittle out Delhi Daredevils for a meagre 95 in just 18.2 overs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1btQzma

Tickets for KKR v RR rained out game to be refunded

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The spectators who purchased priced tickets for Sunday's IPL match between Kolkata Night Riders and Rajasthan Royals, that was rained out, would be provided refund, the KKR announced. "Patrons who have a valid priced p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OUMfJG

BCCI recommends Rohit Sharma for Arjuna award

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The BCCI on Sunday recommended dashing batsman Rohit Sharma for this year's Arjuna award. "The (Board of Control for Cricket in India) working committee recommended Rohit Sharma for the Arjuna award for the year 2015," via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DpJTf4

Swimmer Masadur Rahman dies of multi-organ failure

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Indian double-leg-amputee swimmer Masudur Rahman Baidya, who created a sensation by crossing the English channel 18 years ago, died on Sunday in a city hospital after multi-organ failure, his close associates said. He was 46. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HHzwtd

BCCI to seek fresh legal opinion on CSK valuation issue

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) In a step that could spell further trouble for its former chief N Srinivasan, the BCCI on Sunday decided to seek a fresh legal opinion on the demerger and transfer of shares of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. The ma via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EtxZGb

BCCI to set up advisory panel of prominent cricketers

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The BCCI on Sunday decided to set up a cricket advisory committee comprising prominent players for the overall conduct and development of the game, according to its secretary Anurag Thakur. The Board of Control for Cri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GlrIcG

Motorsports: Ali, Musthafa adjudged champs

Coimbatore, April 26 (IANS) Kolkata's S.K. Ajgar Ali and navigator Mohd. Musthafa from Erode won the Overall and Pro-Expert titles in the second round of the FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship here on Sunday. The winning pair tied wi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EtxYC0

Anderson in 'realms of immortality' - Giles

Lancashire coach Ashley Giles believes James Anderson has lifted himself into the "realms of immortality" within English cricket after overtaking Ian Botham to be the leading Test wicket-taker via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India U-14 girl footballers return from quake-hit Nepal (Roundup)

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Indian Under-14 girls football team, left stranded in Kathmandu following fresh tremors on Sunday, have returned home safely aboard a military aircraft. "The U-14 Girl's Team has landed safely in New Delhi. Every via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GviFbD

KKR, Royals IPL encounter called off due to rain

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday was abandoned due to rain. Despite a Herculean effort from groun via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qwtb83

RCB opt to field against Daredevils

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Daredevils at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Sunday. The teams: Delhi Daredevils: Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer, JP Du via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GviFbB

RCB bowl against unchanged Daredevils

Virat Kohli asked home side Delhi Daredevils to bat first on his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla, giving his bowlers first use of a pitch he said was hard and had grass via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Points shared as match washed out

No play was possible at the Eden Gardens and after a heavy afternoon shower left the ground water-logged via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kusal Perera guides Sri Lanka A to easy win

A ton from Kusal Perera and a half-century from Ashan Priyanjan guided Sri Lanka A to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan A in the first unofficial ODI in Matara via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Royal Wahingdoh hold Mumbai FC 1-1 in I-League

Guwahati, April 26 (IANS) A second half equaliser from South Korean forward Seong-Yong Kim saved the day for Royal Wahingdoh as they drew 1-1 against Mumbai FC at the Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. The visitors opened the scoring as Josimar da via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GlhEjQ

KKR honour Keshri as 16th man vs Royals, offers Rs.10 lakh

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), acting on a request from Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), named late Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri as the 16th squad member during their Indian Premier league (IPL) match against Rajasthan Roya via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GlhEjI

India U-14 girl footballers return from quake-hit Nepal (Third Lead)

India U-14 girl footballers return from quake-hit Nepal

Dhoni bells the cat as it goes around: Ashwin

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't have any preconceived notions and goes into the game blank and just operates on his instincts as to who is bowling well and how t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Dp2Nmi

Sunrisers middle-order has to wake up: Rahul

Mumbai: With the middle-order failing to get the team home time and again, Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Lokesh Rahul on Sunday said that with a couple of games left in the pool stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it is high time the batters should wa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HHXmH0

McClenaghan seeks Tendulkar's coaching

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan on Sunday said he asked legendary Sachin Tendulkar if he could give him a coaching session in the nets after wishing the maestro on his 42nd birthday on Friday. "I wished him happy birth via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JGOv5x

Dhoni bellls the cat as it goes around: Ashwin

Malinga keeps it simple: Rohit

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday heaped praise on pacer Lasith Malinga for keeping things simple enroute his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. Opting to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HGEdUi

REFILE-UPDATE 3-Injured flown from Everest, aftershock triggers new avalanches

(Adds graphic links) By Sanjeev Miglani KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - The first rescue planecarrying people injured in an earthquake-triggered avalanchethat ripped through tents on Mount Everest arrived in Kathmanduon Sunday shor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GkhY2d

Dhoni operates on his instincts: Ashwin

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't have any preconceived notions and goes into the game blank and just operates on his instincts as to who is bowling well via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IZo6zY

Sunrisers middle-order needs to wake up: Rahul

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) With the middle-order failing to get the team home time and again, Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Lokesh Rahul on Sunday said that with a couple of games left in the pool stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it is high time t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IZo6zS

Asked Tendulkar for coaching session: McClenaghan

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan on Sunday said he asked legendary Sachin Tendulkar if he could give him a coaching session in the nets after wishing the maestro on his 42nd birthday on Friday. "I wished him ha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IZkIF8

Rahane's technique earns Wadekar praise

A round-up of IPL related news on April 26, 2015 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Ankit Keshri's death has brought to the fore Indian cricket's glaring errors

The untimely death of Ankit Keshri in Kolkata has brought about the need for the sporting authorities to ensure that emergency services and ambulances are available wherever their sport is being played. This is the least that can be done. As far a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bGQlc1

Rescue plane reaches Kathmandu with Everest injured

KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - The first rescue planecarrying people injured in an avalanche at the Everest base camparrived in Kathmandu on Sunday carrying 15 climbers who survivedthe collapse triggered by Nepal's worst earthquake in 81 years. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DMmDsg

'Middle order has to wake up' - KL Rahul

KL Rahul, the Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman, has called for smarter cricket from him and the rest of the middle order via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

UPDATE 2-Seventeen bodies found at Everest base camp, injured rescued by helicopter

(Updates on evacuations) By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - Seventeen bodies have beenrecovered at the base camp on Mount Everest where hundreds ofclimbers are stranded after an earthquake in Nepal on Saturdaytriggered via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EEnbXM

UPDATE 2-Seventeen bodies found at Everest base camp, injured rescued by helicopter

Climbers above Everest base camp all safe

KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - There are around 100climbers at camps 1 and 2 on Mount Everest, above base camp, andall are safe after an earthquake set off an avalanche, the headof the Nepal Mountaineering Association said on Sunday It wil via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1E7hm1u

UPDATE 1-Seventeen bodies found at Everest base camp, official says

(Recasts) By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - Seventeen bodies have beenrecovered at the base camp on Mount Everest where hundreds ofclimbers are stranded after an earthquake in Nepal on Saturdaytriggered an avalanche o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qv2XTw

Seventeen bodies recovered in worst Everest disaster

KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - Seventeen bodies have beenrecovered on Mount Everest base camp after a severe earthquakeon Saturday set off an avalanche, making it the deadliestdisaster in the history of mountaineering on the world's highestpeak.</ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IbHlYA

Bad weather hampers search for avalanche survivors on Everest

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - Bad weather frustratedefforts to rescue hundreds of climbers stranded on Mount Evereston Sunday, a day after an earthquake in Nepal triggered anavalanche in possibly the single deadliest incid via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KihVYy

Nepal earthquake death toll jumps to 1,805- home ministry

KATHMANDU, April 26 (Reuters) - The death toll from Nepal'searthquake has jumped to 1,805, a home ministry official said onSunday. Nepal has urged countries to send aid to help it cope withthe aftermath of the devastating earthquake that st via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KhWmr7

Quake triggers Everest avalanche, reports say 18 killed

An Indian armymountaineering team found 18 bodies on Mount Everest onSaturday, an army spokesman said, after a massive earthquake inNepal unleashed an avalanche on the world's tallest mountain atthe start of the main climbing season. Nepal via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bG2nm4

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Gloucestershire v Derbyshire

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Hampshire v Nottinghamshire

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Leicestershire v Northamptonshire

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Yorkshire v Warwickshire

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UPDATE 4-Quake triggers Everest avalanche, reports say 18 killed

(Adds death of Google engineer) By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 25 (Reuters) - An Indian armymountaineering team found 18 bodies on Mount Everest onSaturday, an army spokesman said, after a massive earthquake inNepal unleashed an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EDn8eI

Super Kings stamp their authority over Kings XI

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) marched to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) points table with a comfortable 97-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in their league match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Opz3Bp

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals

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Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore

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CSK conquer Kings XI Punjab to reach top in IPL

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) marched to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) points table with a comfortable 97-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in their league match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QtDzxr

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. Chennai Super Kings: Dwayne Smith b Anuree via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b1sx1s

I-League: Mohun Bagan beat Pune FC 2-0

Pune, April 25 (IANS) Pune FC suffered their second consecutive defeat, going down 0-2 to Mohun Bagan in an I-League match played at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex here on Saturday. A goal in each half from Mohun Bagan striker Jeje L via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b1gPUl

I-League: Salgaocar beat Shillong Lajong 3-1

Shillong, April 25 (IANS) Salgaocar FC defeated hosts Shillong Lajong FC 3-1 to give the hosts their first home loss in the I-League here on Saturday. It was Salgaocar's second win in six games that took them to the sixth spot with 17 points f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b1gPE5

We paid the price for not batting well: Sunrisers coach Moody

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody on Saturday said the poor batting performance right from the start against Mumbai Indians led to the team's loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. After Mumbai Indians ele via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b1gNvW

Very satisfied with overall performance: MI skipper Rohit

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday praised his team for putting up a much improved performance, both with the bat and ball, to outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter.</ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HDKBwV

CSK set Punjab 193-run target

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) An aggressive batting display by Chennai Super Kings helped them post a strong score of 192 for three against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. CSK wo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HDKBgB

Rohit praises Malinga for match-winning performance

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday heaped praise on pacer Lasith Malinga for keeping things simple enroute his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1E4iSBD

Malinga scripts Mumbai Indians' stunning win

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians bowled their heart out to successfully defend a modest total against Sunrisers Hyderabad and earn their second win in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1b1500s

Anderson sparks six-wicket WI slide

England claimed six wickets in a helter-skelter morning session to reignite their smouldering hopes of winning the second Test in Grenada via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Malinga picks four as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (Roundup)

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowled their heart out to successfully defend a modest total against Sunrisers Hyderabad and earn their second win in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. After putting up 157/8 on the board, the h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IW73i2

Royal Challengers look to continue away success

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping their batting and bowling can click collectively again after their previous game against Rajasthan Royals, something Mitchell Starc said had been a problem area for them this season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Narine-less KKR still a threat for Royals

In the shadow of Sunil Narine's action being reported, it will be interesting to see how Kolkata Knight Riders respond against Rajasthan Royals via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

East Bengal beat Dempo 3-1 in I-League

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) A rampant East Bengal downed Goan football club Dempo 3-1 to climb to fourth spot in the I-League standings at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday. The home side, on a rainy afternoon, dominated possession and struc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HD5LLE

UPDATE 3-Quake triggers Everest avalanche, reports say 18 killed

(Adds report of higher death toll) By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 25 (Reuters) - An Indian armymountaineering team found 18 bodies on Mount Everest onSaturday, an army spokesman said, after a huge earthquake inNepal unleashed an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IVYMuE

CSK opt to bat against Kings XI

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) being played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. The teams: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1z0kpto

Maxwell left out, CSK bat in bid for top spot

Chennai Super Kings chose to bat at home against Kings XI Punjab in a bid to climb past Rajasthan Royals to No. 1 in the league via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'The lowest point in our international history' - Ramiz

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has described the national team as a "rudderless ship" after they were whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series and beaten convicingly in the only T20I on their ongoing tour of Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

We do not lack batting firepower: Gambhir

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday said the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) do not lack batting firepower and hopes to see a turnaround of fortunes when they meet Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OouhnU

Watch: Malinga's send-off to Warner

David Warner not amused by Malinga's send-off #IPL https://t.co/hZIVWwIunJ â€” IndianPremierLeague (@iplscoreupdat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDV0f3

Mumbai Indians post 157/8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Visitors Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a impressive show with the ball by picking up wickets at regular intervals to restrict hosts Mumbai Indians to 157/8 in 20 overs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 encounter at the Wankh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I8zlaO

Bangladesh's Sabbir fearless in approach

Mirpur, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh all-rounder Sabbir Rahman has said his "fearless" approach against Pakistan's bowling attack brought him success in the Twenty20 International. Bangladesh thrashed an out-of-sorts Pakistan by seven wickets at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KfWFmp

BCCI to discuss CSK valuation, future of CLT20

The low valuation of the Chennai Super Kings franchise, and the future of the Champions League Twenty20 will be the two main items in the agenda during the BCCI's first working committee meeting under the stewardship of newly-installed president Jagmohan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Narine available for selection: Gautam Gambhir

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday confirmed that West Indies spinner Sunil Narine, reported for suspected bowling action, will be up for selection against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Pre via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GsF35k

Afridi criticises umpires after T20I defeat

Mirpur, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has criticised umpiring decisions following their seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the one-off Twenty20 International here. Bangladesh registered their maiden win over Pakistan in T20Is via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DJXjTz

Mashrafe, Afridi praise Bangladeshi debutant Mustafizur

Mirpur, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman bowled superbly on debut in the lone Twenty20 International against Pakistan and both the captains had some special words for him. Mustafizur returned with 2/20 from four overs on Frid via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Oo22Wt

Can't ask for more: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe

Mirpur, April 25 (IANS) Delighted at his side's total domination of Pakistan in the One-Day Internationals (ODI) and the only Twenty20 International, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza feels asking for more is difficult. Bangladesh follow via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Oo22Wn

Axar Patel focused on improving batting

Axar Patel regards himself as a batting allrounder and said he was putting in a lot of work at the Kings XI Punjab nets via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

18,000 underprivileged kids cheer for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Over 17,000 underprivileged children from various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) filled up the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday to cheer for their home team Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premie via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bDwlqL

Daredevils, RCB seek consistency in form (Preview)

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Initial strugglers Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will aim at maintaining their surge in form when they play against each other in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla her via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IUGLN7

Mumbai Indians opt to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. Mumbai Indians brought in two changes in their p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qsos7o

Mumbai bat, to face dream duo of Steyn and Boult

Sunrisers Hyderabad finally gave the IPL fans what they have been dreaming of: Dale Steyn and Trent Boult bowling together via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Royals face test of character against Knights (Preview)

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) table-toppers Rajasthan Royals face a massive test of character when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. Both teams lost their pr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EBVdfo

Jonty Rhodes names new born baby girl India

Mumbai: Former South Africa cricketer and current Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes and wife Melanie have named their new born baby girl India. The couple were blessed with a baby daughter on Thursday. The couple named the baby India J via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zXY0bn

Jonty Rhodes names new born baby girl India

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer and current Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes and wife Melanie have named their new born baby girl India. The couple were blessed with a baby daughter on Thursday. The couple named via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DmgHpi

Injured Rahat Ali to miss Bangladesh Tests

Rahat Ali has become the latest Pakistan player to be ruled out of the ongoing Bangladesh tour via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sachin's autobiography in Marathi coming on May 30

Pune (Maharashtra), April 25 (IANS) Finally, the wait is over for Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar's Maharashtrian fans who were looking forward to his reading his autobiography in Marathi. His eagerly-anticipated autobiography "Playing It My Way via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GseIEy

Mumbai Indians sign up Hilfenhaus, Munro

A round-up of IPL related news on April 25, 2015 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Great expectations from A tour for Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Pakistan A's tour to Sri Lanka, which commences in Matara on Sunday, is being looked at by both countries as one that could help fill vacancies created in their senior sides via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Soumya, Litton and Shahid earn maiden Test call ups

Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das and Mohammad Shahid earned maiden Test call ups after they were picked for the first Test against Pakistan, starting April 28 in Khulna via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Afridi bemoans 'poor decision' from umpire

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has insisted that he was hard done by the umpires for adjudging him caught behind even when replays suggested no clear nick via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Munro replaces Hazlewood in Mumbai Indians squad

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) technical committee has approved a replacement for Mumbai Indians' pacer Josh Hazlewood, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) release said on Friday. All-rounder Colin Munro will replace via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DliqLA

Warner is fantastic as skipper: Laxman

Mumbai: Ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad team mentor V.V.S. Laxman heaped praise on skipper David Warner on Friday saying the Australian, as a senior squad player, has taken lot of responsibility and has been fan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1yYdGQO

Narine to undergo test in Chennai again

Kolkata Knight Riders have decided to send Sunil Narine for another test of his bowling action after the match officials expressed "concerns" over "fair amount" of deliveries the offspinner bowled in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in V via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mushfiqur's words were confidence boosters - Sabbir

Sabbir Rahman is a middle-order batsman who is building a reputation as a finisher. Needing 104 from 14.2 overs was right up his alley, and with someone like Shakib at the other end, the job was slightly easier via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab

Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab via Cricinfo Live Scores

IPL: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday: Rajasthan Royals Ajinkya Rahane lbw via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DZU6Ti

RCB thrash Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in IPL

Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) An overall sturdy team performance from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) helped them beat table-toppers Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bpbPcF

Kohli's Challengers topple table-toppers

Skipper Virat Kohli blasted hissecond successive fifty and pacer Mitchell Starc snapped threewickets as Royal Challengers Bangalore notched up acomprehensive nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in theirIPL encounter here Friday. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DHS2fs

USA's preparatory tour to Jamaica cancelled

The camp would have been the first chance for USA's new squad to play together ahead of the ICC Americas Division One T20 tournament, but it has been scrapped via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

RCB restrict Royals to 130/9

Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) An overall strict bowling performance from the Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) helped them restrict IPL table-toppers Rajasthan Royals to only 130/9 from 20 overs at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday. Royal via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JClE2h

Murtagh returns for England ODI

William Porterfield will play his 200th game for Ireland when he leads his side against England in a solitary ODI on May 8 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bengaluru FC strike twice to down Bharat FC in I-League

Pune, April 24 (IANS) A goal on either side of the break saw defending champions Bengaluru FC move smoothly past a sloppy Bharat FC here on Friday and join leaders Mohun Bagan at the top of the I-League table with 28 points. Young Eugeneson Ly via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OkV4l1

Root makes 182* out of England 464

Joe Root extended his innings past 150 - the fourth time he has done so from six Test centuries - but wickets fell regularly at the other end as England were dismissed for 464 inside the first session via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Middlebrook set for Yorkshire return

Yorkshire have signed offspinner James Middlebrook to cover for Adil Rashid ahead of their Championship match with Warwickshire on Sunday. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kings XI target winning form against familiar opponents

Kings XI Punjab have not been the dominant team they've been over the past season, which might be helpful for Chennai Super Kings, who've not had the best luck against them via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

RCB field against Rajasthan Royals

Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and chose to field against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday. The squads: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GqHR5G

RCB opt to bowl, Gayle returns

Chris Gayle returned to the Royal Challengers Bangalore XI after missing out their previous game, one that they lost to Chennai Super Kings at home via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Zimbabwe confirm tours from India and New Zealand

Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed incoming tours from India and New Zealand this winter, though the team's proposed trip to Pakistan next month is "still to be confirmed" amid security concerns via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Warner is fantastic as skipper: Sunrisers mentor Laxman

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad team mentor V.V.S. Laxman heaped praise on skipper David Warner on Friday saying the Australian, as a senior squad player, has taken lot of responsibility and has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JBGOO2

Mumbai running out of breathing space

Mumbai Indians are almost halfway of their campaign but have lost five matches, three away and two at home at the Wankhede. They need a win and they need it now via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

KKR's star spinner Sunil Narine reported for illegal action again

New Delhi: Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Sunil Narine has been reported yet again for a suspect bowling action for their April 22 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam. Narin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HzOfX2

Sunrisers mentor Laxman supports Super Over concept

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad team mentor VVS Laxman said on Friday that he supports the concept of "Super Over" in Twenty20s as it excites the crowd and enables a team to get a result in case of a tie, negating the possibility of shared via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1yWkUVm

Pune FC aim to derail leaders Mohun Bagan in I-League (Preview)

Pune, April 24 (IANS) Pune FC will be eager to end their "home" campaign on a high when they host leaders Mohun Bagan in an I-League Round-19 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex here on Saturday. The game will be a crucial on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DHdtgF

Sunil Narine reported for suspect action again

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Sunil Narine has been reported yet again for a suspect bowling action for their April 22 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DHduBf

Growth of cricket in Andhra phenomenal (Column: Just Sport)

The technical committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meets at the end of each season to hear out coaches and captains of Ranji Trophy teams on the ills of domestic cricket. A lot of noise is made on scheduling of matches, qualit via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gf2w7n

Pakistan bat, four debutants in the mix

Pakistan have one last chance to collect a limited-overs victory on this tour and Shahid Afridi has chosen to bat via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Munro replaces Hazlewood in Mumbai Indians squad

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) technical committee has approved a replacement for Mumbai Indians' pacer Josh Hazlewood, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) release said on Friday. All-rounder Colin Munro wil via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DGZMy6

Anamul, Razzak star in South Zone win

Abdur Razzak's six-for on the final day guided South Zone to a 216 run win over North Zone in the opening match of the Bangladesh Cricket League. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

UAE matches of 2014 IPL garnered Rs.250 crore: BCCI

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Twenty matches of the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL), played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April that year, contributed Rs.250 crore to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the gulf country, a Board of Control for Crick via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1yW5Oiy

Narine reported for suspect action again

Kolkata Knight Riders offspinner Sunil Narine has been reported by the match officials for a suspect action following the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 22 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Middlesex clinch Kyle Abbott deal

Middlesex have signed a shorty-term deal with the South African pace bowler Kyle Abbott via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dhoni's daughter Ziva meets Super Kings

Unseen Pictures of @SaakshiSRawat kissing her doll during #RCBvsCSK !! ???? She is your LIFE now!! < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1z0wIX3

CSK eye summit position vs Kings Xi Punjab (Preview)

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to go level on points with table-toppers Rajasthan Royals when they play against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zTYvmQ

6-year-old boy dies while playing cricket in Hyderabad

We failed to capitalise on good start: Rohit

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday regretted at not capitalising on a good start provided by his openers as his team slumped to their fourth loss in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Chasing a target of 19 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HzoNBb

Always up for challenges: Shreyas Iyer

New Delhi: Following his match-winning 83 against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), young Delhi Daredevils batsman Shreyas Iyer said he enjoys opening and is always up for challenges. "At the moment I am really enjoying via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1aXzOiB

6-year-old boy dies while playing cricket

Hyderabad: A six-year-old boy died here while playing cricket after he was hit on the chest by a powerful shot. T. Vamshi Krishna died while playing cricket when he was hit by a ball near his house in Sahara Estate in Vanasthalipuram here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HzoPZy

Raina, Rohit, Ishant wish Sachin on 42nd birthday

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Cricketers Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Rohit Sharma, Mohammmad Kaif and Ishant Sharma showered greetings on Indian Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on his turning 42 on Friday. Though the maestro ended his career via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zTRyC2

6-year-old boy dies while playing cricket

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) A six-year-old boy died here while playing cricket after he was hit on the chest by a powerful shot. T. Vamshi Krishna died while playing cricket when he was hit by a ball near his house in Sahara Estate in Vanasthal via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GeqTlD

Struggling Mumbai Indians face Sunrisers Hyderabad in crucial IPL clash (Preview)

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Having lost five of their six previous encounters, hosts Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when they face a rejuvenated Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zTEf4D

Was confident Shreyas could open: Pravin Amre

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Assistant coach Pravin Amre on Friday praised Delhi Daredevils' match-winner Shreyas Iyer, saying he was confident the young batsman could open the innings. The 20-year-old Iyer batsman struck a 56-ball 83 to steer h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1bzVHGe

Bopara hindered by lack of consistent role

England and Sunrisers Hyderabad allrounder Ravi Bopara has said his up-and-down career was largely a consequence of never having a definite role in any team via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Always up for challenges: Daredevils' Iyer

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Following his match-winning 83 against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), young Delhi Daredevils batsman Shreyas Iyer said he enjoys opening and is always up for challenges. "At the moment I am really via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ge2IUp

Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid

Explosive Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell is eyeing a stint in English county cricket to further his Test ambitions after missing out on a place in the tour squads for the Caribbean and England. Maxwell scored 324 runs at an average of 64.80 in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DiJECw

Pat Howard reappointed for two years

Pat Howard has signed on for another two years as Australia's executive general manager of team performance via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cheema to captain Canada at ICC Americas T20

Allrounder Rizwan Cheema will captain Canada once again after he was chosen to lead a 14-man squad announced by Cricket Canada on Tuesday to tour USA for the ICC Americas Division One T20 tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL: Daredevils snap win-less streak at home

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) An impressive all-round display helped Delhi Daredevils overpower Mumbai Indians by 37 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium here on Thursday. Chasing a formidable target of 191 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1byIkpH

Watch: A World without Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar may have retired from cricket but he still rules the hearts of fans with chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' reverberating once again at the Feroz Shah Kotla as the chief mentor of Mumbai Indians side walked out before the start of the IPL game Th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DF6swB

BCCI questions CSK's low valuation

India Cements Limited has proposed to transfer control of Chennai Super Kings to a trust, which has N Srinivasan among the trustees, at only Rs five lakh (approx. $8000), as part of the process to delink the former board president from the franchise via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPL: Daredevils down Mumbai Indians by 37 runs

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium here on Thursday. Delhi Daredevils: Mayank Agarwal c Rayudu b McCle via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DF2UdW

Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bangladesh v Pakistan

Bangladesh v Pakistan via Cricinfo Live Scores

Gurbux, Aparna get lifetime awards; Saurav Ghosal best sportsperson

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Incheon Asian Games squash team gold medallist and individual silver winner Saurav Ghosal, former Olympian Gurbux Singh and basketball player Aparna Ghosh were honoured by the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club (CSJC) on Thursd via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QoI8co

Daredevils post 190/4 against Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A superlative batting display from Shreyas Iyer (83) and skipper Jean Paul Duminy (78 not out) helped Delhi Daredevils post a strong 190 for four against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match at the Feroz Shah via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HwPXIQ

Just Rs 5 lakh for CSK? IPL feels cheated

The Chennai Super Kings are never far from controversies. The actual CSK brand is valued around Rs. 400 crore.When N Srinivasan was forced to sell it, though, BCCI was told IPL's most successful team was only worth Rs 5 lakh. Srini sold via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JyeP1z

AIFF to appoint CEOs in five states at its own cost

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) would appoint chief executive officers in five state associations at its own cost, federation president Praful Patel announced here on Thursday. "AIFF, in an effort to further via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OhNNCt

Cook-Trott stand strengthens England position

Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott, newly in harness as openers, compiled England's biggest Test opening stand in more than two years as the tourists reached lunch almost halfway to West Indies' first-innings score for the loss of one wicket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

I-League football: Bengaluru FC eyeing second spot

Pune, April 23 (IANS) Champions Bengaluru FC, currently placed third, will look to make progress in the Hero I-League when they square off against Kalyani Bharat FC at the Balewadi Stadium here on Friday. Ashley Westwood's team had, only two d via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HrF7VS

Mashrafe hopes to ride on ODI form

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza hopes that their ODI form can rub off on the solitary T20 against Pakistan on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mumbai Indians opt to field against Delhi Daredevils

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium here on Thursday. The Daredevils brought in Shah via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DExaFI

Fed Cup to be on hold for two-three years: AIFF

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The country's age-old inter-club knockout tournament Federation Cup will be on hold for the next two-three years, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday. The decision was taken at a meeting of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JxDaoj

Unchanged Mumbai opt to bowl

Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl, as the side took on Delhi Daredevils at the Feroz Shah Kotla via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh edge South Africa, complete 6-1 series win

Bangladesh Under-19s edged South Africa Under-19s by one wicket in the seventh and final Youth ODI in Chittagong to complete an emphatic 6-1 series win via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hudson to step down as CSA convener of selectors

Andrew Hudson has confirmed he will not stand for reappointment as South Africa's convener of selectors, a week before the nominations for the panel must be completed via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Stragglers run into table toppers

Royal Challengers Bangalore, languishing at the bottom of the table, will run into table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on Friday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Shami officially out of IPL-8, IPL panel approves replacement

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) technical committee has approved a replacement for injured Delhi Daredevils pacer Mohammed Shami, an official release said on Thursday. "The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K8FpiL

Royals look to inflict more misery on RCB (Preview)

Ahmedabad, April 23 (IANS) Pace setters Rajasthan Royals will look to inflict more misery on bottom dwellers Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday. Fortunes couldn't h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K8ZrK8