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Dubai: India and South Africa will have one eye on next year's ICC World Twenty20 when they go head to head in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series in Dharamsala on Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gjo2sP

Trent Boult getting to grips with pink cricket ball

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult says the pink ball to be used in the world's first day-night cricket test in Adelaide later this year is "like a hockey ball." Boult has previously expressed skepticism about pink balls and the practicality of day-n via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KSZVmw

Dalmiya only had friends: Ganguly

Kolkata: Cricketing stalwarts and veteran administrators on Wednesday paid rich tributes to late Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya who passed away on September 20. A condolence meeting was held at the Eden Gardens via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O3W7mW

South Africa braces up for spin challenge

New Delhi: South Africa is not only the world's top Test side, it is also acknowledged as the team that tours best. India vs South Africa - Complete Coverage Bu via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MHZuys

N Srinivasan moves SC accusing BCCI Secretary of perjury

New Delhi: N Srinivasan Wednesday moved the Supreme Court accusing the BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur of committing an offence of perjury before the top court for making "plethora" of "misleading" statements against him including that he had "barged" via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MHXohR

Zimbabwe v Pakistan

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Pakistan Women v Bangladesh Women

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Independents v Hong Kong Cricket Association Under-19s

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ICC Champions Trophy: Bangladesh make cut, West Indies team fails

In what can be termed as the lowest ebb in West Indies cricket's history, the Caribbean islands have failed to qualify for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England as they were not among the top eight ODI teams as per ICC rankings on September 30, 2015, pa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jy7XKR

It's a big challenge to beat South Africa: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma says the Indian team is not reading too much into South Africa's surprise loss in the warm-up game to India A. The batsman added that it will be a big challenge to beat "one of the most consistent sides across formats" when the ser via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JChTrA

India vs South Africa: The Fab Four Entertainers

The 72-long cricket carnival featuring India and South Africa is all set to start on October 2. The two nations are all set to play for the Freedom Trophy for the first time this year after both countries named the series in honour of globa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VmJCZJ

Australia players sent back to states, Bangladesh tour in limbo

Australia's test cricketers have been sent back to their home states to train while awaiting a decision on whether their tour of Bangladesh will proceed amid increasing se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L3DRJv

No liquor to be served during Dharamsala T20

No liquor will be served to VIP's and guests during the India-South Africa T20 International for the first time as the game falls on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Informing this the DC Kangra Ritesh Chouhan said that because the match fall via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gg4LZ6

Pakistan Women v Bangladesh Women

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Love Kohli's winning mentality, on-field aggression: Ganguly

Mumbai: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday heaped praise on Test captain Virat Kohli for displaying a winning mentality and aggression on the cricket field. "I am a big fan of Virat Kohli. He is a captain who always wants to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LiNqpY

South Africa series is going to be tough and entertaining: Shikhar Dhawan

India ‘A’ Captain Shikhar Dhawan said the unofficial three-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’ gave him an ideal opportunity to test his fitness and he is happy to have made via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MXcIKH

ICC deems Sri Lanka spinner Kaushal's Doosra illegal

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that Sri Lanka off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been banned from bowling the Doosra delivery in international cricket due to an illegal action. He is, however, permitted to bo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KHNkF0

Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools in China

Sao Paulo: Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo announced on Monday that he will open 30 soccer schools in China and train Chinese youngsters with his special method. When attending the opening ceremony of his soccer school in Campinas of Sao Paulo s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iHt0Kd

India A thrash B'desh A by an innings and 32 runs

Bengaluru: India A bowlers ripped through the Bangladesh A line-up in a superb combined effort as the home team thrashed the visitors by an innings and 36 runs to win the only unofficial cricket Test.

BCCI to elect president on October 4, Shashank Manohar set for second term

The BCCI has called a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 4 to elect its new president with Nagpur lawyer Shashank Manohar emerging as a "consensus" candidate. <<br> via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FzAvha

Harbhajan on as Punjab captain for Ranji trophy

Chandigarh: Harbhajan Singh will lead the Punjab Cricket Association squad in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season while his long time India teammate Yuvraj Singh has been named the vice-captain. However, Yuvraj will lead the team in the first matc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P3b6P0

WI coach Simmons suspended for criticising selection policy

West Indies have suspended Phil Simmons after the coach criticised the selection policy for next month's tour to Sri Lanka. "The management of the WICB has taken action to suspend the head coach pending an investigation into the issue," the West Indie via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KHv9zd

Live: India A vs South Africa T20 warm-up match in Delhi, Sept 29

South Africa won the toss and are batting first against India A in the T20 warm-up match in Delhi. Live Scorecard via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1YLp10m

India A v South Africans

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Du Plessis, Hussey gang up to down Dhoni and Co. using 'CSK model'

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) future in the Indian Premier League may be uncertain after a two-year suspension but South Africa's Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis feels five seasons under 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni in the IPL transformed him as via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RcNo1M

Zimbabwe v Pakistan

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Mis Ainak Region v Speen Ghar Region

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India A take control against Bangladesh A

Bengaluru: India A had their counterparts from Bangladesh on the mat after taking a first innings lead of 183 runs and reducing the visitors to 36 for two in the second essay at stumps on the second and penultimate day of their unofficial game here on Mon via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L0aojJ

Denness the Menace- When Tendulkar was called 'cheat'

If the game of cricket is a religion in India, then Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly the most worshipped God in the country. But, an incident during India's tour of South Africa in 200 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jy8a5H

Aus tour of Bangladesh hangs on security briefings

Sydney: Australia are booked on a flight to Bangladesh late tomorrow but will await security briefings over fears militants could target Australians before deciding whether to go ahead with the tour. Three Cricket Australia officials were to me via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O4nj6H

South Africa keen to hit straps against India's T20 hopefuls

A strong South African T20 squadwith a judicious blend of youth and experience will open theircampaign in a 72-day long tour, when they take on a talentedbunch of India A youngsters in a T20 warm-up game, heretomorrow.

Boot camp for Team India ahead of South Africa series?

Team India members will undergo a two-day boot camp ahead of the South Africa series starting October 2. India vs South Africa ODI skipper MS Dhoni and 31 others were via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NWo4gn

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Melbourne: Cricket Australia (CA) is sending its own security expert to Bangladesh to determine whether or not it is safe for the Australian team to proceed with its planned tour. The Australian team has delayed its departure to Bangladesh afte via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iVq79y

Wasim puts Zimbabwe in a spin to claim first T20 for Pakistan

Harare: Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim took career-best figures of four for 11 as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first Twenty20 international at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

South African team arrives in India for Gandhi-Mandela series

New Delhi: A formidable South African cricket team arrived in India on Sunday for a two-and-a-half month long series to begin on October 2 with the first T20 International (T20I) against India at Dharamsala.

Pakistan Association of Hong Kong v Hong Kong Cricket Association Under-19s

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Batting is my strength: Gurkeerat Mann

Gurkeerat Mann, the latest entrant to the Indian squad, has said that he was very surprised to get the call to join the national team as an all-rounder for the forthcoming one-day series against South Africa. Talking to ANI, Mann recalled how he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KN6fw4

Looking forward to playing for India with positive vision: Gurkeerat

Gurkeerat Mann, the latest entrant to the Indian squad, has said that he was very surprised to get thel call to join the national team as an all-rounder for the forthcoming one-day series against South Africa. Talking to ANI, Mann recalled how h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FBkas2

Dhawan ton puts India A in command in unofficial Test

Bengaluru: India A took command of their unofficial three-day game against Bangladesh A by scoring 161/1 in their first innings after dismissing the visitors for 228 on the opening day here on Sunday. Leading the Indian charge was skipp via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iUsoS8

English pace-bowling legend 'Typhoon' Tyson passes away

Brisbane: England Test legend Frank Tyson has passed away on Sunday, aged 85. Tyson, whose international career spanned from 1954-59, took 76 wickets in 17 Tests at an average of 18.56.

Albie Morkel recalled by Proteas for T20 series

Pacer Albie Morkel may feature in his first T20 international in 18 months as he was Saturday recalled to the South Africa squad for the series against India in place of David Wiese who has suffered a hand fracture. Wiese suffered the injury to his right via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KY40JR

BCCI presidency race: Shashank Manohar emerges top candidate

New Delhi: Shashank Manohar is all set to once again become the BCCI president with the ruling Anurag Thakur faction as well as Sharad Pawar group projecting him as the consensus candidate for the post left vacant by Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise. The 57- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LGWdAJ

Live: India A vs Bangladesh A 3-day match at Bengaluru, Sept 27-29

Bangladesh A have lost half their side after Shikhar Dhawan's India A opted to field in the three-day match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Earlier, Varun Aaron destroyed Bangladesh A top-order, picking up three wic via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gZjssX

A win-win situation for Mamata and Sourav Ganguly

All those who followed Sourav Ganguly closely are not surprised at the recent turn of events in his own life and that in the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Kolkata journalists, who keep a track of his cricket and business interests, had an I-kne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gZ5C9W

India A v Bangladesh A

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Indo-Pak series a distant dream: Shukla

New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajiv Shukla said on Saturday that there is very little chance that the proposed bilateral series between India and Pakistan will see the light of day. "There are certain requirements, safety bein via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OZdNRF

Dalmiya, a rare brand of official who truly loved cricket

Cricket lost one of its most transformational administrators in the passing away of Mr. Jagmohan Dalmiya. Mr. Dalmiya was that rare brand of official who knew not only how to play the game off the field but also truly loved it. It is never easy to be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MxjfbQ

Live: India A vs Bangladesh A 3-day match at Bengaluru, Sept 27

Seasoned opener Shikhar Dhawan will like to prove his fitness while an out-of-favour Ravindra Jadeja would like to keep the national selectors interested as India A take on Bangladesh A in a three-day match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sun via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iTTwke

Australia delays Bangladesh tour over security risk

The Australian cricket team has delayed its planned departure to Bangladesh after being warned by its government that there was a potential security risk from militants. The touring side were due to fly from Sydney on Monday morning for the three-week via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O1MJ4X

Kenya v South Western Districts

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Zimbabwe v Pakistan

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Free State v Gauteng

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Independents v Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club

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Kowloon Cricket Club v Pakistan Association of Hong Kong

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Jaitley meets Avishek Dalmiya in Kolkata

Kolkata: Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, who is one of the most influential figures in BCCI politics, met late Jagmohan Dalmiya's son Avishek at their residence Saturday to commiserate his loss. Dalmiya, who was the BCCI president, passed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MPLuFM

David Warner shells out whopping USD 450,000 on his Lamborghini Huracan

Australian cricket vice-captain David Warner is a sure shot speed lover as he reportedly spent a whopping 450,000 dollars to purchase his new beast machine Lamborghini Huracan. The explosive opener's flash sports car has a top speed of 325km/h a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VfcYJn

Guangzhou Open: Sania-Martina race to sixth title

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their winning run as they clinched the Guangzhou Open women's doubles title on Saturday. The top-seeded Indo-Swiss duo defeated local girls S Xu and X You 6-3 6-1 to clinch their sixth title together. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ld3NUW

BCCI presidency race: Thakur, Manohar meet Jaitley; talks on to convince Pawar

New Delhi: In a significant development to resolve the leadership logjam, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur and some other top officials belonging to Sharad Pawar faction had a meeting with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to find a consensus candida via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R7NOGO

Shastri expects a tough series against Proteas

Bengaluru: Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri expects a tough series against the visiting South Africa who are scheduled to play three Twenty20 Internationals, a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series and four Test matches. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QEvJ2d

Fitness test for Dhawan, acid test for Jadeja against Bangladesh A

Bengaluru: Seasoned opener Shikhar Dhawan will like to prove his fitness while an out-of-favour Ravindra Jadeja would like to keep the national selectors interested as India A take on Bangladesh A in a three-day match with the big series against So via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iRH1Wp

'I feel sorry for Ishant Sharma'

One of Ishant Sharma's severe critics now sympathises with the lanky Indian pacer. In an interview with Mid-day.com, former South African cricketer, Fanie de Villiers said, "Not often do I take Ishant's side but I feel sorry for him this time via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R7tIMK

Sania-Martina in Guangzhou Open final

Guangzhou: The Indo-Swiss tennis pairing of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their winning run to reach yet another final when they made it to the women's doubles summit clash of the $250,000 Guangzhou Open here on Friday. The t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OXWP5W

Shastri eyes talent from India A, to consult Dravid

Indian team Director Ravi Shastri on Friday said he would soon consult India A coach Rahul Dravid to identify players who are ready for top-level cricket so as to strengthen an already strong talent pool. "We have a very good bench strength. In fact, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WoszDv

BCCI Power Politics: Srinivasan to support Pawar in return for ICC tenure

New Delhi: Hectic parleys and backroom manouevering continued among BCCI bigwigs but there was still no breakthrough in the leadership logjam to find a consensus candidate for the President's post left vacant by the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya. The lat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LczfCP

Tendulkar warns Team India of Imran Tahir

Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today advised the Indian players to be wary of South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir in the upcoming home series against the Proteas. "Imran Tahir is one good bowler. They will have to play against him properly via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KEEYLb

Gauteng v South Western Districts

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Free State v Kenya

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Gauteng v Kenya

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Five-bowler strategy is not permanent: Ravi Shastri

Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri on Friday said that South Africa are still a formidable side despite the retirement of some big players recently but his side will continue their aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming series beginning on October via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VeGQAk

PCB chief threatens to boycott India: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has threatened to boycott India in ICC and Asian Cricket Council events if the BCCI officially refused to play the proposed series against Pakistan in December, according to a report. In a hard-hit via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gTvl3I

Dhoni is one of the all time greats in ODIs: Shastri

India ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be returning to lead India in the T20s and ODIs after a gap of three months. The period saw a young Team India under the leadership of Virat Kohli clinch a Test series in Sri Lanka after 22 years. <<br> via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KytBaN

Suresh Raina all set to don finisher's role

India middle-order batsman Suresh Raina is all set to don the role of a finisher to accommodate India skipper MS Dhoni at the No. 4 position. During India's tour of Bangladesh, Dhoni had batted up the order and moved Raina down as the India s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jguXxL

Free State v South Western Districts

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It's official! Sourav Ganguly to take over as CAB president

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has confirmed that former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The annonced was made in Kolkata on Thursday evening. "In this crisis period, someo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OUOGiA

Red-faced DDCA include Ishant in Delhi Ranji squad

New Delhi: After facing huge embarrassment for not being able to reach Ishant Sharma, a red-faced Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday included the Indian pace spearhead with immediate effect although he will only be availab via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KDF1HX

Dravid's guidance a boon to India A

Kadapa: Manager of India A team M V Siva Reddy Thursday heaped praise on Rahul Dravid, saying that the former India skipper's vast professional experience and guiding ability proved to be a boon for the youngsters. India A defeated Bangladesh b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QAk4Bq

Australia's oldest cricketer dies at 100

Image courtesy: http://ift.tt/1gQCjGs Melbourne: Australia's oldest cricketer Harold Stapleton, who represented New South Wales (NSW), has died aged 100. An all-rounder, who played only one first-class match for NSW in 1941 befor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LyJYGd

Sourav Ganguly set to become CAB president: Reports

According to media reports, former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be named president of Cricket Association of Bengal. Details to follow... Read:

ICC anti-corruption chief says tainted trio now PCB's 'responsibility'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-corruption Unit chief Ronnie Flanagan has said that the tainted trio of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt is now the responsibility of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Flanagan said t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QA65M3

Srinivasan, Pawar meet as BCCI Presidential battle heats up

New Delhi/Nagpur: The intense leadership battle in the BCCI after Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise has taken a new turn with known foes and former Board chiefs N Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar holding a surprise meeting in Nagpur. Current ICC President via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MrwlaF

Ganguly non-committal on Cricket Association of Bengal presidency

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) joint secretary and former India captain Sourav Ganguly called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amidst speculation that he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MKiqPJ

MS Dhoni's foundation receives 20000 Pounds from T20 fundraiser

New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Charitable Foundation received 20000 pound out of the 300,000 raised during the inaugural T20 fundraiser, 'Cricket for Heroes' held at The KIA Oval last week. India's limited-overs captain Dhoni smashed the win via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KuYblG

'Unreachable' Ishant gets ignored

New Delhi: Delhi have not picked fast bowler Ishant Sharma for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season as he did not respond to the chief selector's phone call. "(He) didn't answer our call nor responded to my text," selection committee chairman Vinay via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OuB2DE

Ganguly meets CM Mamata Banerjee, speculation rife

Kolkata: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) joint secretary and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amidst speculation that he is a top contender to be Jagmohan Dalmiya’s replacemen via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NMdskd

Ishant left out of Delhi Ranji squad for not answering phone call

SC stay on BCCI meeting overshadows race for interim president

New Delhi: Jagmohan Dalmiya's death has triggered a race within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the post of interim president, but the Supreme Court's stay on working committee meetings may throw a spanner in the works. Acc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KOR0WM

Ishant left out of Delhi Ranji squad

Ishant Sharma has been dropped from Delhi Ranji Trophy squad as the pacer didn't answer the selectors call and text, according to media reports. The upcoming Ranji season is scheduled to start from October 1 2015. Delhi Squad: Gautam via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MIHJ4S

Delhi squad for Ranji Trophy

Delhi Squad: Gautam Gambhir (captain), Unmukt Chand (vice-captain), Vaibhav Rawal, Milind Kumar, Nitish Rana, Yogesh Nagar, Mannan Sharma, Pulkit Narang, Sumit Narwal, Pawan Suyal, Sarang Rawat, Pradeep Sangwan, Parvinder Awana, Mohit Ahlawat (wk), via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JpmCgp

The Cronje Chronicles

He was South Africa's national hero. Rich, handsome, and married to an attractive wife life for Hansie Cronje was just awesome. But soon, the former South Africa captain's life took a sharp downturn when cricket's biggest match-fixing scandal br via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QxW6qq

Negi, Hardik, Chahal in India A squad for SA T20 warm-up game, Mandeep to lead

New Delhi: Punjab's top-order batsman Mandeep Singh will lead India A in a warm-up Twenty20 match against South Africa to be played at the Palam Cricket Ground on September 29, it was announced on Wednesday.

Negi, Hardik, Chahal named in India A squad

New Delhi: The national selection committee, headed by Sandeep Patil, picked a young India A squad full of IPL performers for the upcoming one-off warm-up T20 tour opener against the touring South African side scheduled to be played at the Air forc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KuA9XO

Dalmiya's demise has left a big void in cricket: Miandad

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has paid homage to the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, saying he was someone who had a lot of respect for Pakistani cricket and cricketers. Miandad, who was the coach of Pakistan when the team went to India via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L5kPEH

Younis ruffles feathers in Pakistan cricket

Karachi: Former captain Younis Khan has ruffled quite a few feathers in Pakistan cricket with a slew of hard-hitting comments, prompting PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan to contemplate some disciplinary action against the senior player. When contact via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Wi1imi

PSL will provide invaluable experience for Pakistan players: Afridi

Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi has said that the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) will provide a great opportunity for his country's players to gain 'invaluable experience'. Afridi said that it would be a great opportunity for Pakis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Wi1img

Ashwin and I have struck a good combination: Amit Mishra

Bengaluru: At 32, Amit Mishra seems to have rediscovered his bowling mojo, coinciding with the resurrection of his international career that at one time seemed to have gone off the rails.

Tainted trio will tarnish new Pakistan league's image: Ramiz Raja

Lahore: Involving the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will be "extremely dangerous" for the reputation of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL), former captain Ramiz Raja has said. Former captain Butt and paceme via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MIdYkz

Shoaib Akhtar keen on buying PSL franchise

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar wants to own an outfit in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a franchise-based T20 tournament scheduled to kick-start from February n via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QxvE0d

State Bank of Pakistan v Sui Southern Gas Corporation

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Faisalabad v Federally Administered Tribal Areas

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Bahawalpur v Lahore Blues

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Multan v Sialkot

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PCB unveils plan for new T20 league

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed plans for a new T20 league, named the Pakistan Super League (PSL), stating that top cricketers like Kevin Pietersen, Shakib Al Hasan and Dwayne Bravo are likely to feature in the competition via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QvG0h8

Chances of Indo-Pak series look slim, says Shaharyar

Islamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan says chances of a series against India in December looks slim as the Indian board is still waiting to get clearance from its government. Both the PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QvG0h6

'As Virat said, if I get more opportunities, I would get better'

Bengaluru: Stuart Binny's appearances for India has been sporadic despite being in the wrong side of thirties and that is precisely the reason Stuart Binny endorses his Test captain Virat Kohli's opinion that a player needs to get more chances to p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OrW9Xl

Phase I of the ICC Americas Combine concludes in Indianapolis

Dubai: ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Courtney Walsh coached fast-bowlers and led one side in Monday's Twenty20 intra-squad match. It has been very competitive, said Walsh. The way they were playing over the past three days, you'd think they had pla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L2Om1N

Federer fan wakes up from 11-year coma, stunned to see his idol still on top

Seville (Spain): Spanish national Jesus Aparicio woke up from coma after a gap of 11 years and was stunned to hear that his idol, tennis maestro Roger Federer is still playing and has won 17 grand slams. Aparicio was involved in a car accident via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kxt9Hz

Amir rubbishes rumours of practicing on rooftop during ban

Disgraced Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir has rubbished rumours of practicing on rooftop while he was serving his five-year ban for his infamous role in the 2010 Lord's spot-fixing scandal. The left-hander described the rumours as 'inaccura via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NJjORm

Watch: Team India get together for preparatory camp

Team India members assembled at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for the preparatory camp ahead of the marathon South Africa series starting on October 2. Skipper MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harbhajan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MnWO8V

Race for BCCI president: East wants Amitabh Chaudhary as Prez

New Delhi: The sudden demise of veteran administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya has turned the BCCI into a divided house with the East Zone units deciding to prop up their own candidate, giving a new twist to the intense succession battle. The East Zone via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NJelKj

Watch: Bermuda cricketer slapped with life ban after ugly brawl

An ugly brawl where players aimed bats at each other in a domestic match in Bermuda made headlines last week. The incident took place during the final of the Champion of Champions tournament in Bermuda. The final was played between Cleveland C via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qvs2M1

Dalmiya's death hits Pakistan's cricket ties with India: Daily

Islamabad: Pakistan's cricketing ties with India have hit "another obstacle" due to the death of Indian cricket board chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, said a leading Pakistani daily which described him as a visionary. Board of Control for Cricke via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LK8gsz

Akhtar believes Younis should hang up batting gloves now

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes veteran Test batsman Younis Khan should retire from international cricket now. Describing Younis as 'one of the best batsmen' of the game, Akhtar said it would be better if the 37-year-old anno via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1j5h2dU

BJP leader moves HC against CSK, RR suspension

Chennai: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy came to the rescue of beleaguered Indian Premier League (IPL) outfits Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday, challenging their suspension from the multi-million dollar tournament in the Madras via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MnHg5b

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Watch: Team India's first taste of T20

South Africa v India at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, 01 December, 2006 This was the fourth T20I played by South Africa and the first by India. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. India went in with four seame via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qv2ApX

Watch: When Indians knocked out Proteas at Kingsmead

ICC World Twenty20: South Africa v India at Kingsmead, Durban, 20 September, 2007 It was the semi-final of the World T20 and India not only had to win but also ensure their net run-rate was good to progress into the last-four stage. Star perf via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NQiDRL

India vs South Africa: Kohli powers India into World T20 final

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Subramanian Swamy appeals in High Court against CSK, RR suspension

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With Dalmiya, the era of giants over

Can't remember the exact date and place of meeting Jagmohan Dalmiya for the first time, but it was sometime in 1979 when he and his close friend Inderjit Singh Bindra were seen as the new kids on the block on the cricket scene. The two had sha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LIeZ6u

BCCI bigwigs, Srinivasan, Pawar pay homage to Dalmiya

Kolkata: A host of top functionaries of the Indian cricket board, ICC chairman N. Srinivasan, players and others paid their homage to Jagmohan Dalmiya, the well known cricket administrator and the board president, whose body was kept at the Cricket via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LrfTs4

The void that will be tough to fill: BCCI look for options

New Delhi: With Jagmohan Dalmiya's death leaving a vacuum at the top in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said on Monday that the board will appoint an interim president if its constitution permits. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NGK8vl

Peaking for 25 weeks a year is not easy: Sania Mirza

Indian top women's tennis star SaniaMirza Sunday said that while confining herself to playing indoubles was good for her body physically it was, at the sametime, a mentally draining affair. "I am playing in one format which is a lot easy o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KG8THh

Chance of Second Innings: Dalmiya donates his eyes

BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who left for heavenly abode Sunday, donated his eyes to Vanmukta Eye Bank, a part of the city's Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre. "It may be recalled that social welfare programmes about 'Eradication of Blindn via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1isE51R

BCCI will meet to decide interim chief: Shukla

Dravid has put India A players on right track: S Aravind

Crediting coach Rahul Dravid for instilling positive thinking in the team, Karnataka seamer Sreenath Aravind, who has been included in the national T20 squad for the upcoming South Africa series, has said that the legendary batsman has put the India A pla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KtZXBe

When India's one-run win over Proteas went in vain

ICC World Twenty20: South Africa v India at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 02 October, 2012 South Africa were already out of the tournament and India needed to win the match convincingly to edge past Pakistan on net run-rate and qualify for the se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KtY9bw

'Jagmohan Dalmiya: I will miss his ready laugh'

A giant of international cricket has passed away. Jagmohan Dalmiya was one of those administrators for whom the game of cricket was above everything else. It was under his stewardship that the BCCI and ICC became the financial powerhouses they have b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MDeKzk

Sehwag plunders fastest triple century ever

No batsman had scored over 250 runs in a day's play of a Test for over 50 years. But, in 2008, Virender Sehwag crossed the mark on the way to scoring his second triple-hundred in Chennai against South Africa. After scoring his first triple to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MDeJLP

Have lost personal friend in Dalmiya's death: Jaitley

New Delhi: Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday condoled the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya, and recalled the veteran sports administrator's role in making the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) the most powerful body in the game. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QSItTz

Dalmiya's last journey begins, body brought to CAB

The body of BCCI President JagmohanDalmiya, who passed away following a massive cardiac arrest, was on Monday brought to the Cricket Association of Bengaloffice to let people pay their last respects to theadministrator.

Dhoni, Harbhajan are my role models: Gurkeerat

Having earned a maiden call-up in the Indian ODI side for the upcoming South Africa series, Punjab all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann said that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh are his batting and bowling role models respectively. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1j20IL3

Dhoni is my role model, I relate to him: Gurkeerat

Bengaluru: Having earned a maiden call-up in the Indian ODI side for the upcoming South Africa series, Punjab all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann said that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh are his batting and bowling role models respec via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ktz9RD

Younis Khan fumes at PCB, claims he was not invited for Pakistan Super League launch

Former captain and veteran batsman Younis Khan, who led Pakistan to its only Twenty20 world title, has lambasted the PCB, claiming that the Board did not invite him for the launch of much-delayed Pakistan Super League T20 event in Lahore. Younis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NNPBSR

Richie Richardson Inducted into ICC Match Referees Panel

Former West Indies captain Richie Richardson was on Monday inducted into the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, replacing Sri Lanka's Roshan Mahanama who stepped down last week. "Mr Richardson will take over the match referee's role after he ha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PiDhY7

Practising seam bowling to add variety in my game: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is "practising seam bowling" to add to his aggressive brand of batsmanship, which he feels can be a vital asset in the days to come, at a time when India is struggling to churn out quality all-rounders. "I have started practising se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gFggSZ

Jagmohan Dalmiya: The man behind making India a global cricketing powerhouse

BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away in Kolkata, will forever be remembered as the man who made Indian cricket a self sufficient entity and engineered a shift of power base from its spiritual home at Lord's to Kolkata's Eden Gardens. <<br> via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1YtbZUQ

Dalmiya's death leaves BCCI in search of new president

All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur as the top brass of the cricket board will get together in the next fortnight to decide on the way forward due to sudden d via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1YtbWIR

Dalmiya to receive state funeral

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to a hospital three days ago after complaining of chest pain, died on Sunday even via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KpFhfQ

Indian cricket mourns death of Dalmiya

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, hailed as the architect of India's rise as the game's financial superpower, passed away in a private hospital in Kolkata on Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BC via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ir17WK

BCCI chief Dalmiya, the man who made Indian cricket game's financial powerhouse, dead

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to a hospital three days ago after complaining of chest pain, died on Sunday evening, triggering shock and sorrow among the fraternity who termed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OowDSF

BCCI chief Dalmiya dead, condolences pour in

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to a hospital here three days ago after complaining of chest pain, died on Sunday evening, hospital sources said. He was 75. The veteran via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WbJj0F

BCCI open to multiple coaches for multiple formats

Bengaluru: BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that the board is not averse to having different coaches for different formats in future just like Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni captaining teams across Tests and limited overs, respecti via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KCvNiI

Raina slams ton as India A seal series 2-1

Bengaluru: Senior batsman Suresh Raina hit a strokeful century to help India A outplay Bangladesh A by 75 runs via Duckworth/Lewis method in the third unofficial rain-hit ODI and clinch the series 2-1 on Sunday. Choosing to bat, the Unmukt Cha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KCvN2e

'England's revival can take them to elusive World Cup trophy in 2019'

One thing getting apparent is that the poor cousins of the ICC World Cup of 2015 could well turn out to be the big brother of the 2019 edition. England, who looked totally out of their depth in the World Cup played in Australia have since then playe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OnhUHD

Team India squad for South Africa ODI and T20 series: S Aravind, Gurkeerat named

The national selectors have named all-rounder Gurkeerat Mann and S Aravind in the national squad for the upcoming limited overs series against South Africa. The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier on Sunday in Bengaluru to announce the In via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iZsFmB

Former Pakistan captain Hafeez gets his lost money back

Karachi: Pakistan's experienced allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has been refunded 22.5 million rupees which he had lost in a property deal to a con artist. Hafeez was handed over five million rupees in cash and the rest of the amount through cheque via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NENajP

PCB secures Dubai, Sharjah as venues for PSL

Karachi: The PCB has finally succeeded in securing Dubai and Sharjah as venues for the Pakistan Super League T20 event early next year but at the cost of having to share the facilities with the organisers of the planned Masters Cricket League. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ku7ijr

Akram tells Younis to focus on Test cricket

Karachi: Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram has advised the national team's prolific run-scorer Younis Khan to focus on playing Test cricket only. The fast bowling bowling great said that it would be better for Younis if he focused on just Test cri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ku7ijn

Misbah calls for revival of India-Pakistan bilateral series

Karachi: Pakistan's Test captain Misbah-ul- Haq has said that cricket should be kept away from politics and called for revival of bilateral series with neighbour India. Misbah told reporters during a visit to the Punjab University in Lahore tha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Yqix6V

Australia tap former India all-rounder Sriram for spin lessons

Melbourne: Australia have employed former India all-rounder Sridharan Sriram as a coaching consultant to help with their troubles playing spin bowling in the lead-up to their tour of Bangladesh. A left-hand batsman and left-arm spinner, 39-year via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ipLI9f

Don't eat junk food to stay fit, say Virat and Sania

Bengaluru: Indian cricket Test captain Virat Kohli and ace women's tennis star Sania Mirza have advised sportspersons not to eat junk food to stay fit. "As a sportsperson, I am very cautious of what I eat. I advise sports enthusiasts don't eat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KYY5WQ

Don't eat junk food to stay fit, say Virat and Sania

Rohit Sharma slams 'talent' tag, says it messed things for him

In a candid interview with DNA, Rohit Sharma has hit out at his critics, saying he is a hard-worker and the 'talent' talk has spoiled things for him. Media is unfair and wrong "I don't think that I am talented. This 'talent' talk has me via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1V3Pp66

Won't be in the next James Bond: David Beckham

Los Angeles: Former footballer David Beckham finds the rumour of him being the next James Bond funny and says that he was "definitely" not planning to be an 007 agent. "I saw that the other day and I laughed many times about it," Beckha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KtSJwe

Captain Smith defends beer logo on Australia shirts

Melbourne: Beer and cricket go hand in hand for many Australians and the captain of the national team, Steven Smith, sees little problem with the logo of a local brew being prominently featured on his test shirt. The 'Victoria Bitter' logo has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KqLE0f

BCCI likely to make decision about India-Pakistan series in October

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president TC Mathew has said that the final decision about the India-Pakistan series is expected to be made in October. Mathew revealed that BCCI is waiting to get permission from the Indian via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lq7PYS

Live: India A vs Bangladesh A, 3rd and final unofficial ODI at Bengaluru, Sept 20

Early blow to India A as Mayank Agarwal falls cheaply in the third and final one-day match against Bangladesh A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Sanju Samson has joined skipper Unmukt Chand. After a shock defeat against Bangladesh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MjCK7J

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Northern Cape Diamonds v KwaZulu-Natal

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Bijapur Bulls v Hubli Tigers

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Hong Kong Cricket Club v Independents

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Dhoni ready for limited overs cricket as focus shifts to T20

Bengaluru: India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be back in the thick of things after a three month break as Indian selectors will be picking the squad for the upcoming T20 International and ODI series against South Africa, starti via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qp6Yqu

Leander might retire after Rio Olympics, says father

New Delhi: Leander Paes, one of the greatest tennis players India has produced, might retire after the 2016 Rio Olympics if he does not perform well. Leander's father Vece Paes said that the tennis star is quite focussed on qualifying and playing the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KXloAi

Davis Cup: Paes, Bopanna fail to give India lead

New Delhi: Leander Paes, partnering Rohan Bopanna, suffered a rare doubles defeat in the Davis Cup as Radek Stepanek and Adam Pavlasek gave Czech Republic a 2-1 lead over India in the World Group play-off tie, Saturday. It was one rubber in whi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KXllo8

Paes, Bopanna fail to create magic; leave India trailing 1-2

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Australia to 'bore' their way to victory in subcontinent: Smith

Melbourne: Australia must stifle their attacking instincts in the subcontinent and "bore" batsmen into giving up their wickets, captain Steven Smith has said. Smith will lead a rebuilding Australia team into a two-Test series against Bangladesh next m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NJl8oO

Ravi Shastri has come at the right time: Vijay

New Delhi: Praising Team Director Ravi Shastri for lifting the morale, Test opener Murali Vijay has said that the former all-rounder has entered the Indian cricket dressing room at the right time as things have fallen into place with the current coaching via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QNBfQF

SC to hear BCCI's plea for clarification on Srinivasan

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear the Indian cricket board's plea seeking clarification whether its former president N. Srinivasan could attend the governing body meeting in his capacity as the president of Tamil Nadu Cr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QoDx86

ICC's Americas Combine commences in Indianapolis

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday welcomed players from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Bermuda, Suriname and the Cayman Islands to Indianapolis this week, to begin the first-ever ICC Americas Cricket Combine. The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MxhLRR

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Belagavi Panthers v Hubli Tigers

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All-round Nasir helps Bangladesh A level series

Bengaluru: All-rounder Nasir Hossain cracked an unbeaten ton and picked up a five-wicket haul to ensure a comfortable 65-run victory for Bangladesh A as the visitors levelled the three-match unofficial ODI series against India A at 1-1. The Mominul Ha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kqy4ZM

Ten10 format is the future of cricket: Syed Kirmani

Hyderabad: Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani on Friday said the days of ten-overs-a-side contest making a foray into international cricket is not far away as it would make the game even more interesting. Kirmani noted that initially only T via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OCql0V

Davis Cup: Somdev Devvarman stuns World No. 40 Vesely

New Delhi: A brilliant win by tennis ace Somdev Devvarman over Jiri Vesely helped India level the Davis Cup World Group Playoff tie against Czech Republic at 1-1 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) complex on Friday. Somdev won the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KvYi1v

Afridi wants Pakistan to stop pushing for India series

Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi said he wants his country's cricket board to stop pushing for a series against India and concentrate more on persuading other teams via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mgj0BY

Davis Cup: India concede 0-1 lead to Czechs after Yuki's defeat

New Delhi: Lukas Rosol blunted Yuki Bhambri's challenge in straight sets as Czech Republic took a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie here on Friday. World number 85 Rosol stamped his class as he thrashed 125th ranked Yuki 6-2 6- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OiU8wl

BCCI president Dalmiya in stable condition

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital after he complained of chest pain is now stable, doctors said on Friday. The 75-year-old was admitted to the city's B.M. Birla Hospit via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MgcLOh

Memorable T20I matches between India and South Africa

South Africa will arrive in India for a tour comprising of three T20Is, five ODIs and four Tests commencing on the 2nd of October. The two teams have played in eight T20Is till date with India emerging victorious on six occasions and South Africa on tw via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OBPs41

Dhoni, Sehwag bat for British Soldiers, raise 300,000 Pounds

Team India skipper MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag raised nearly 300,000 pounds as Heros XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets at the Kia Oval in the Cricket for Heroes match. Dhoni hit the winning runs and was declared the man-of-the-match via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P6fTNc

'Indian cricket team very happy with Shastri'

New Delhi: Top BCCI official Rajiv Shukla said here on Thursday that the Indian cricket team is "very happy" with team director Ravi Shastri. "Basically the coach's job is being done by Mr. Ravi Shastri and he has been advised to continue till via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UZ4nF9

BCCI president Dalmiya in hospital

Kolkata: BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital on Thursday night after he complained of chest pain, underwent angiography, hospital sources said. The 75-year-old has been admitted to the city's B.M. Birla Hospital. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KknuGW

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Live: India A vs Bangladesh A, 2nd unofficial one-day match at Bengaluru, Sept 18

Having outplayed Bangladesh A in all the departments in the first unofficial ODI, an upbeat India A will be looking to keep the winning momentum going and clinch the three-match series in the second game itself today.

Griqualand West v Eastern Province

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Speen Ghar Region v Amo Region

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Hubli Tigers v Mangalore United

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Belagavi Panthers v Bijapur Bulls

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Dhaka Metropolis v Rangpur Division

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Chittagong Division v Sylhet Division

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Centurion Raina hammers Proteas

When he is on song, the southpaw is a treat to watch. In May 2010, Suresh Raina became the first Indian batsman to score an international T20 hundred against South Africa during the World T20. With the Proteas all set to visit the Indian shor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KiKAhd

England not bothered about facing Pak pacer Amir: Broad

England fast bowler Stuart Broad said his team will be ready to put aside the past and treat Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir as just another opponent if and when their paths cross on the cricket field in the coming 12 months. The Pakistan fast bow via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MdQosV

India squads for SA T20 and ODI series to be picked on Sunday

The Indian squad for the three T20 Internationals and five ODIs for the upcoming series against South Africa will be announced in Bengaluru on Sunday, September 20. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QjpMHK

Four special T20I knocks by Indian batsmen

India have played 55 T20Is and have won 31. Lost 22, tied one and one was a no result. During the course of these matches there have been some memorable knocks played by the Indian batsmen which have resulted in victories. Here are four of t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NECZNH

Fit again Vijay eyeing strong show against Proteas

Having recovered from a recurrent hamstring injury, Indian opener Murali Vijay is targetting a return to peak fitness before the home series against South Africa which sta via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1F3JNSh

I was a great fan of VVS Laxman: Zaheer Abbas

A wristy player during his playing days, the current ICC president Zaheer Abbas has said he was a great fan of former India batsman VVS Laxman for his artistic batting. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iiF44D

Mangalore United v Namma Shivamogga

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Mysuru Warriors v Rockstars

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Double Delight: De Villiers grinds India into Motera dust

During South Africa's tour of India in 2008, Ab de Villiers grinded a hapless Indian attack into the Motera dust in relentless fashion to carve out a splendid, maiden double century. After Anil Kumble and his men were shot out for a paltry 76 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KfRZLZ

Watch: De Villiers grinds India into Motera dust

Captain Dhoni's support to British Army

New Delhi: Noted as India's most successful captains and one of the finest wicket-keeper batsmen to have graced the game, MS Dhoni’s name is mentioned in the same breath with cricket's greatest players of all time. The man whose passion for the armed forc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NwlEoz

India vs South Africa: A gripping victory in Kolkata

South Africa tour of India, 2nd Test at Kolkata, Feb 14-18, 2010 India were trailing 1-0 in the two Test series and needed a win to square the series. Even a draw would mean that they would lose their first home series since their defeat to Aus via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UUDZl4

India vs South Africa: When Jadeja turned it around for the men-in-blue

South Africa tour of India, 1st ODI at Jaipur, Feb 21, 2010 South Africa won the toss and elected to field. Sachin Tendulkar was run-out for four in the second over of the innings but Virender Sehwag got India off to a quick start in customar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W1YGZx

India vs South Africa: Gamechanger - Yuvraj's 'Jonty-like dive' in Colombo

ICC Champions Trophy, 1st Semi-Final: India v South Africa at Colombo, Sept 25, 2002 This was the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy. India were just starting to put together a good run in the ODI games fresh on the back of their famous win via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KfjPKy

DDCA chaos forces Gautam Gambhir to skip practice

The ongoing fiasco at the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) deepened further as the senior most player Gautam Gambhir kept himself away from the Ranji Trophy via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1F24fTK

India vs South Africa: When Tendulkar bowled India to victory

Hero Cup, 1st Semi-Final: India v South Africa at Kolkata, Nov 24, 1993 There was a five nation tournament played between India, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa called the Hero Cup. India and South Africa were squarin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ov8OI5

South Africa bowlers step up preparation for India tour

With less than two weeks to go for the India tour to begin, South African bowlers have stepped up the gas in a preparatory camp under bowling coach Charl Langeveldt. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1igfu00

Under Duncan Fletcher work ethic was pretty abysmal: Sunil Gavaskar

Criticising Duncan Fletcher's coaching reign between 2011-15, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that work ethic during the Zimbabwean's tenure was "pretty abysmal" via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MaEv77

Gayle, Pollard to play in Pakistan Super League

West Indian T20 specialists Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard are among the marquee players who are expected to feature in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League scheduled to be held in Doha next year. Explosive opener Gayle had report via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MqYZvd

Live: India A vs Bangladesh A - 1st Unofficial ODI in Bengaluru, Sept 16

India A lose Unmukt Chand early after being put into bat in the first unofficial one-day match against Bangladesh A at Bangalore on Wednesday. Live Scorecard via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KpdLjN

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Bellary Tuskers v Hubli Tigers

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Belagavi Panthers v Bijapur Bulls

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I don't care about a few as whole country loves me: Sania

She has always found herstupendous success on court go hand-in-hand with controversiesoff it and that is precisely the reason why Sania Mirza ishardly bothered about what a few people have to say about her. Call it coincidence but both of her via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1idEIw0

Gayle might play in the Pakistan T20 league: Najam Sethi

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that West Indian T20 specialist Chris Gayle had given his consent to take part in the Pakistan Super League schedul via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VZSCRb

Sania to decide mixed doubles partner for Olympics: Bopanna

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna said it is up to Sania Mirza to decide whether she wants to partner him or Leander Paes in mixed doubles at next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Sania partnered Paes at the 2012 London Games where the pair via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NAGvJ5

All eyes on Raina as India A take on Bangladesh A in opener

Star batsman Suresh Raina to get some batting practice ahead of the upcoming South Africa series, as India A take on full-strength Bangladesh A in a three-match One Day se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QeClEk

Happy to work with Dravid again: Suresh Raina

Middle-order batsman Suresh Raina who shared a good relationship with former India skipper Rahul Dravid is happy to be back working with him. Raina is in Chennai as part of the India A squad that will soon take on Bangladesh with Dravid as the coach of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mov4Up

England hard man and ex-captain Brian Close passes away

Brian Close, England's youngest-ever Test cricketer and the man who had the courage to take blows from the fearsome West Indies fast bowlers on his body, has died at the age of 84 on Sunday. The left-handed batting all-rounder made his debut at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M8hbqt

Chris Gayle has a strip club in his own house

He is known for his flamboyant batting. But Chris Gayle's approach to life is what earns him more fans. He is called the 'coolest man in sport' and Gayle's latest revelation will leave many dumbshocked. Gayle took to Instagram to show via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ObGvPG

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SC breather to Dhoni, stays criminal proceedings

In a much awaited breather, the Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceeding against cricketer MS Dhoni in a Bengaluru court over his alleged portrayal as Lord Vishnu in a publication. Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni had moved to the Supreme Cour via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M6NtSO

I still prefer to have toss in Test cricket: Steve Waugh

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh on Monday denied of backing fellow countryman Ricky Ponting’s demand of getting rid of toss before a Test match, stating that he would prefer the system to remain as it is. Recently it was reported in a sect via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MmGIza

England ex-captain Brian Close passes away

London: Former England captain Brian Close has died at the age of 84, the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Monday. Close became the youngest player ever to win a Test cap for England when he made his debut against Ne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NyWyHd

Current Indian pacers lack skill and discipline: Jeff Thomson

Mumbai: Legendary fast bowler Jeff Thomson believes that the current group of Indian pacers lack skill and discipline, which was mainly exposed during India's tour of Australia in the 2014-2015 season. Thomson is in the city as the Mumb via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ka5K0Y

Sourav Ganguly to coach junior cricketers of Tripura

Agartala: Tripura cricket could be about to get a boost with former India captain Sourav Ganguly announcing on Monday that he would train junior teams from the state. "I would come here (Agartala) soon to coach the Under-16 and Under-19 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lc31WM

Oxigen for Cricket fans: Chance to bring South African cricket stars home

Calling all cricket fans out there. Here's the perfect opportunity to elevate your love for the sport to the pinnacle this year-end cricketing season. India's mobile wallet company, Oxigen, which is sponsoring the South African team in the upcoming T2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Y2rfrG

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'Test cricket is real cricket', insists Sourav Ganguly

The one-day or T20 format may be very popular but the real cricket is playing Test matches that actually develop the real skill of a player, according to former Indian cricket captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Joint Secretary Sourav Ganguly. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KlgqLo

Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against Dhoni

SC stays criminal proceeding against Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Bengaluru court over his alleged portrayal as Lord Vishnu in a publication. Dhoni on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka High Court order in a case filed against him for all via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mm8Rq1

Australia to flog injured paceman Starc until he breaks down

Melbourne: Australia plan to bowl paceman Mitchell Starc until he breaks down with a chronic ankle injury that will require surgery and a four-month spell from cricket, selector Rod Marsh said on Monday. Starc is suffering bone spurs in an ankl via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UQoDca

Australia thrash England to win one-day series

Manchester: Australia thrashed England by eight wickets in their fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday to win the series 3-2 and take some consolation for the pain of Ashes defeat.

I've become a better batsman in past 8 months: Dhawan

New Delhi: Having scored consistently since the last ICC Cricket World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan believes that he has "become a better batsman" in the past eight months compared to what he was when he made his Test debut against Australia back in 2013. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MlUJxc

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Australia's Henriques returns to cricket after jaw injury

Sydney: Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques made a welcome return to cricket on Sunday, his first match since a sickening collision playing in England that left him unconscious and needing jaw surgery. New South Wales Blues and Sydney Sixer via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MkifKQ

BCCI AGM postponed till SC gives its verdict on Srinivasan

New Delhi: The Annual General Meeting of the BCCI which was scheduled to be held on September 27 in Kolkata has been indefinitely postponed as the parent body awaits Supreme Court verdict on whether former president N Srinivasan can be allowed to a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1La9TDX

Ravi Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 T20 World Cup: BCCI

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Delhi's Ranji mess: 3 DDCA officials give different probables list

Mired in one controversy after another, the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) on Saturday hit a new low after three top officials gave three separate probables list with one naming Gautam Gambhir as captain while another faction naming Mada via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KflfSd

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

New Delhi: The BCCI has filed a 238-page writ petition in the Supreme Court in order to get clarity about whether its former president N Srinivasan should be allowed to attend the Board meetings. The BCCI had planned to move the apex court afte via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L9TM9H

PCB seeks Zaheer assistance for Indo-Pak series in December

Karachi: Encouraged by a recent ICC statement on the importance of Indo-Pak cricket ties, the PCB has now sought the assistance of the ICC President Zaheer Abbas to convince India to play in December. "I met with Zaheer Abbas the other day and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O8tu9y

'James Taylor is ready to play with the big boys'

At the start of the English summer the England team had surprised everybody with the brand of One-Day cricket they had played. It was such a refreshing change that the British public which had lost faith in its One-Day team after its ignominious loss via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MjTM8m

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Federer fires back at Becker for calling his SABR tactic 'disrespectful'

Roger Federer has hit back at Boris Becker and other critics, saying that his sneak-attack strategy is not 'disrespectful' to other opponents. The Swiss maestro used the tactic, which involves advancing right up to the service line on an opponent's se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NvenqC

Federer's sneak attack disrespectful to opponents: Becker

New York: Legendary tennis player Boris Becker has slammed 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer, describing the latter's new chip-and-charge return tactic as 'almost disrespectful' to opponents. Becker, now coach of Serbian star Nova via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UNzkvW

Kohli, Dhawan among 45 players for Delhi Ranji camp

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is among 45 cricketers named for Delhi team's Ranji Trophy camp beginning at the Feroz Shah Kotla on September 14. Besides Kohli, who led India to a historic Test series triumph in Sri Lanka recently, the likes of Shik via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ghjH2d

Morgan, Willey on fire as England level series

Leeds: Eoin Morgan and David Willey shone as England held their nerve to beat Australia by three wickets in a tense fourth one-day international at Headingley on Friday and level the series at 2-2.

Paes, Hingis win third mixed major with U.S. Open triumph

New York: Martina Hingis and Leander Paes once again proved to be a potent partnership as the Swiss-Indo duo captured their third mixed doubles title of the year with victory at the U.S. Open on Friday. The Australian Open and Wimbledon champions came via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iEd4c1

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It's going to be a tough series for us: Graeme Smith

Former cricket captain Graeme Smith has said that he is 'nervous' about the Proteas’ upcoming “tough” tour of India, starting with the first Test in Mohali on November 5. “I’m a bit nervous. It’s a tough tour for us and this is a big season for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iiHoce

Abhimanyu Mithun to marry actress Radikaa Sarathkumar's daughter

Veteran southern actress Radikaa's daughter Rayane Radikaa will get engaged to Indian cricketer Abhimanyu Mithun on September 23 in a traditional ceremony here. "They'll get engaged on September 23. The wedding date is not finalised. Both Rayane via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VRfn9V

Dhoni back as India gear up for Proteas challenge

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan were named among the thirty players selected for a preparatory camp ahead of the series against South Africa. Also included were pacer Mohammed Shami and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, who is back with a remodel via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ERxzw3

MS Dhoni moves Supreme Court against Karnataka High Court order over portrayal as god

Played at Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka High Court order in a case filed against him for allegedly “denigrating” a H via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XS2r5K

Shami, Jadeja in preparatory camp for Proteas series

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will fancy their chances of staging a comeback to the Indian squad after being included in the preparatory camp for the upcoming home series against South Africa which gets underway next month via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JZo5eT

Kohli becomes co-owner of UAE Royals

Joining the IPTL bandwagon, India Test captain Virat Kohli has become co-owner of the UAE Royals, which will be led by Swiss great Roger Federer. <<br> via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KI402n

Australia opener Warner ruled out of Bangladesh tests

Australia will be forced to blood an entirely new opening partnership in Bangladesh next month after David Warner was ruled out of the two-test series with a broken finger via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NleyDs

Djokovic, Federer face tough tests to making finals

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer remain on course for a marquee one-two clash in the men's U.S. Open final, but each must first vanquish a formidable opponent and friend i via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FABCaW

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Recap: Best matches between India and South Africa

India and South Africa have been involved in some memorable contests over the years in all formats of the game. In Tests and ODIs, there have been some games that have gon via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XPmkKI

Proteas pick three spinners for India tour

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Wayne Rooney will be coming to India as part of the ISL: Sourav Ganguly

Brazilian great Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down in the city with ISL team Atletico de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly claiming that England supe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JYltA7

Anderson admits ECB doctored pitches to suit them during Ashes

England fast bowler James Anderson has admitted the England Cricket Board (ECB) doctored the pitches during the Ashes series, also adding that they should feel no shame ab via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Of3iJx

Kohli refuses to answer anything on Ishant, captaincy

The Indian cricket team’s new-found aggression which has resulted in a few on-field altercations has drawn criticism but Test skipper Virat Kohli refused to be drawn into via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LYXdOM

I am a committed to Anushka: Kohli

Mirza-Hingis storm into US Open women's doubles final

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza remained on course for her second successive women's doubles Grand Slam title after cruising into the US Open final with her Swiss partner Martina Hingis at Flushing Meadows. The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair claimed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UIrUdn

I have become more responsible: Virat Kohli

Fresh from captaining the Indian Test cricket team to an away series victory in four years, Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he is ready to be "more responsible" in their bid via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LlmaBj

Paes, Hingis enter mixed doubles final

Leander Paes and his Swiss parter Martina Hingis marched into the mixed doubles final of the US Open 2015 in New York on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XO6pfr

Federer to face Wawrinka in US Open semi-finals

Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka shrugged off the threat of rain to storm into the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, while Simona Halep stood up for the younger generatio via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gaPTnZ

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Kohli has always backed everyone in the team: Ashwin

Crediting Test captain Virat Kohli for backing him as a frontline tweaker, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that the young cricket leader has always helped via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1id9g1o

Berdych to skip Czech Republic's Davis Cup tie versus India

Czech Republic's top-ranked player Tomas Berdych will miss the Davis Cup play-off against India in New Delhi from September 18-20. The world No.6 will skip the tie as he wants to focus on the rest of the ATP season. Czech captain Jaroslav Navr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K7hLkz

Indian T20 squad to be picked during 'A' series against Bangladesh

The Indian squad for the T20 series against the visiting South African cricketers is expected to be picked during the India ‘A’-Bangladesh ‘A’ One-Day series in Bengaluru via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NpbojE

Indian T20 squad to be picked during 'A' series against Bangladesh

The Indian squad for the T20 series against the visiting South African cricketers is expected to be picked during the India 'A'-Bangladesh 'A' One-Day series in Bengaluru which is scheduled to be held in the middle of this month. "The tentative date o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iwqarM

Dhawan to test his fitness against Bangladesh A, to lead in 3-day match

New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina will get to test their fitness and form ahead of the South Africa series as the selectors Wednesday named them in India' A squads for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh A. Left-handed opener D via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EO0tNA

Brad Haddin calls time on career

Sydney: Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin announced his retirement from first class cricket on Wednesday, following Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers in stepping down from Tests in the wake of the Ashes series defeat. The pugnaciou via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MahX9s

Taylor century keeps England alive in series

Manchester: James Taylor's patient century laid the platform for England to beat Australia by 93 runs in the third one-day international at Old Trafford on Tuesday, leaving the touring side 2-1 up in the series.

'We won't go bankrupt if India decides against playing Pakistan'

Dhaka: PCB chief Shahryar Khan has asserted that Pakistan cricket in past few years has survived without playing India and it will continue to survive in case the BCCI backs out of the series slated to be held in the UAE in December. The PCB an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K83JDC

Bangladesh announce 15-member 'A' team for India tour

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced their 15-member 'A' team which will tour India starting from September 13. They will play three One-Day Internationals and two three-day matches against India A between September 16 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1iw4097

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Ishant's aggression has hurt India's cause: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised pacer Ishant Sharma for his overt display of aggression during India's recent tour of Sri Lanka. Ishant displayed excellent form with the ball as India won the second and third Tests in Colombo to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Fw0Wij

Ishant's aggression has hurt India's cause: Manjrekar

Dhawan ruled out of T20 series against South Africa: Report

In a huge blow to Team India, in-form opener Shikhar Dhawan has been reportedly ruled out of the T-20 series against South Africa. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OupU6L

'Stokes, for me, was out by the letter of the law'

Melbourne: Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has defended captain Steve Smith, saying that he was right to appeal for Ben Stoke's controversial dismissal during the second One-Day International (ODI) against England at Lords last Sa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OupU6I

Bayliss urges England to stop getting emotional over Stokes controversy

England coach Trevor Bayliss has urged his side to stop getting emotional on all rounder Ben Stokes' dismissal and get on with winning the five-match ODI series against Australia. Bayliss further backed Stokes' act, saying that it was quite natu via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JPbSJq

Hafeez cleared to bowl in domestic competitions

Lahore: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez can now bowl in domestic competitions despite being banned from bowling at the international level for an illegal action. Hafeez was handed a 12-month ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) i via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i9EVkg

Paes to face Bopanna in US Open semis

New York: Doubles tennis aces Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna have ensured that at least one Indian will play the final of the US Open after both reached the mixed doubles semifinals where they will play against each other. Bopanna and Yung-Jan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K4xwNw

Kohli to pad up for India A to prepare for South Africa

To prepare for #INDvSA , @imVkohli will once again step out for India A!

Pietersen omission helping England: Strauss

Manchester: England cricket team are benefiting from the decision to exclude batsman Kevin Pietersen from selection, believes country's cricket chief Andrew Strauss. Strauss, the England and Wales Cricket Board's director of cricket, to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IVnjO6

'Compare Rohit's stats with other cricketers before criticising'

Indian cricket team's batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Monday urged Rohit Sharma's staunch critics to compare his initial Test career record with "any other cricketer" and be a bit "less harsh" on the stylish right-hander for some of his low scores. "I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nf0oUd

PCB advises Asif to stay away from more controversy

Karachi: Pakistan cricket authorities have advised disgraced pace bowler Muhammad Asif to refrain from making controversial statements in the media and focus on the rehabilitation program for him. The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled a nearl via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NeXZJc

Bangladesh pacer Hossain in trouble over 'maid abuse'

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday said it is "utterly embarrassed" at the implication of pacer Shahadat Hossain in a case for allegedly torturing his maid. BCB Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury dubbed the e via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g6Ertu

'Nobody's selection is guaranteed in Pakistan squad'

Disgraced Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has lashed out at cricketers, who were refusing to play along with him, former skipper Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir, saying that who knows they might themselves not be in the squad in future. The 32- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g6Epld

Wasim, Rameez to be Pakistan Super League brand ambassadors

Karachi: Former captains Wasim Akram and Rameez Raja have signed formal contracts with the PCB to be the brand ambassadors of the Pakistan T20 Super League (PSL) for the next three years. A top official of the board told PTI that Wasim and Rameez had via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g6Eplb

I am a real bad loser, but I don't show it: Pujara

Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has revealed that he's a 'bad loser' when he's not able to contribute to his team's success. "You know what, I am real bad loser. I don't show it but it really hurts when I don't contribute to the success of the team via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FuOeA9

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Pele to meet Sourav Ganguly in Kolkata

Brazilian legend and football's elder statesman Pele will come to India after a gap of 38 years after accepting an invitation to attend the final of the 56th edition of the Subroto Cup as its chief guest, the tournament organisers said here on Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FtkzYb

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Indian batsmen have to work on rotating strike: Bangar

Indian cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that rotating the strike in Tests is something the country's batsmen need to work on and improve. "Strike rotation is something we are all making our batsmen (aware) of. We are working on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PWN71T

Watch: Federer's sneak-attack at US Open

Roger Federer might not be so keen to try out his old-dog-new-trick, rush-the-net "SABR" — "sneak attack by Roger" — return strategy against his next opponent at the U.S. Open. "I don't think so," Federer said. "I can always try. But it's probably not via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EMNCLg

'It will be unfortunate for cricket if Indo-Pak series doesn't take place'

Former Pakistan pace bowler and current head coach Waqar Younis believes that regular bilateral cricket series with India can help ease the escalating tensions between the two sub-continental arch rivals. Waqar said that he was optimistic about via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JMfHiH

Watson a role model for kids: Warner

Australian opener David Warner said on Monday that recently retired teammate Shane Watson is a "role model for kids". Watson retired from Test cricket on Sunday after having played 59 matches for Australia in a career spanning a decade, but wil via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LT8aBB

Stokes denies allegations of 'wilfully' obstructing the field

England all rounder Ben Stokes has insisted that he did not deliberately lift his left hand to block the ball from hitting the stumps during the second ODI against Australia, which eventually led to his dismissal on grounds of obstruction during the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K197sh

Bradman blazer sells for 132,000 Australian Dollars

The blazer worn by Australian cricketing great Donald Bradman during his first series as Test captain sold for A$132,000 ($91,410.00) on Monday, local media reported. The green jacket with gold piping and the Australia crest on the breast pocket was w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Oq21wY

Australia's whipping boy Watson to be missed from Test arena

Melbourne: The retirement of all-rounder Shane Watson robs Test cricket of one of its most enigmatic characters, while depriving Australian fans of their favourite whipping boy in the red-ball game. The 34-year-old Queenslander bowed out on Sunday aft via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PW8P5S

Sania-Martina through to US Open quarters

New York: Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis stormed into the US Open quarterfinals with a straight-set triumph in their third-round match here. The top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair eased past 13th seeded Dutch-Czech combinat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Fsds28

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Cayman Islands v Vanuatu

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Band-e-Amir Region v Boost Region

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Mysuru Warriors v Bellary Tuskers

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Bijapur Bulls v Mangalore United

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Cumberland 117/5 * v Oxfordshire 85/10

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India to host Bangladesh 'A' tour this month

Mumbai: India will host Bangladesh 'A' for a tour from September 16-29, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) statement said on Saturday. BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have agreed on the tour and confirmed the schedul via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IRBgN6

Stop running after BCCI: Miandad to PCB

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to stop running after the BCCI to resume bilateral ties. Miandad said the inflammatory statements given by Indian leaders and ministers were most unfortunate via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UA0RRq

Tendulkar takes boat journey through Kerala backwaters; inspects villa

Kochi: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday undertook a boat journey through Kerala's scenic backwaters to reach nearby Panangad to see a luxury waterfront villa which he plans to buy from a private developer. Reaching the site, Tendulka via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g3lFTD

Shane Watson retires from Test cricket after new injury

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Sunday announced his retirement from Test cricket effective immediately after another injury setback cut short his one-day international tour of Britain. Watson sustained a series-ending calf injury in Saturday's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i5s0Qy

Can play with five bowlers if Binny is that option: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is of the opinion that the Virat Kohli-led side can play with five bowlers if Stuart Binny is the bowling all-rounder although it should be situation specific. "You have to decide as per the situatio via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EImeya

Australia opener Warner in doubt for start of Bangladesh tour

Australia opening batsman David Warner faces a race to be fit for the start of the Bangladesh tour after suffering a broken thumb during Australia's one-day international win over England at Lord's on Saturday. The Test vice-captain was struck by a ve via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NiRQgB

Tainted Asif says Mandela was his inspiration during prison sentence

Disgraced Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif described Nelson Mandela as his inspiration, saying the anti-apartheid leader's life experience helped him get through his difficult phase in prison in England. The 32-year-old is looking forward to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PTWPSt

'Ishant now has to sit back and cool his heels'

The just concluded Test series between hosts Sri Lanka and India was one of the best advertisements for Test cricket. The contests between bat and ball were gripping and it was a real test not just of the skills but also the temperament of the player via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ky9s7Z

Australia batsman Warner breaks thumb, out of ODI series

London: Australia opener David Warner will miss the rest of the one-day international series against England after breaking his left thumb in the second match on Saturday. Cricket Australia says on its official Twitter account that the left-han via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Xwah4F

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Western Province v Zimbabwe President's XI

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Hubli Tigers v Bijapur Bulls

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Bellary Tuskers v Namma Shivamogga

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Ankit Keshri's family to get Rs 25 Lakh compensation from BCCI

Deceased Bengal U-19 captain Ankit Keshri's family will receive a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from BCCI's insurance company as the aforesaid amount has been cleared. CAB secretary Subir Ganguly told PTI that they have received intimation from the BCCI via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XtUd3r

Shoaib Malik gets PCB contract in category A

Islamabad: Allrounder Shoaib Malik is a surprise inclusion among six players awarded category A contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday. Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq, Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi, batsman Younis Khan and allrounder via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N9pT9v

Never tried to promote tobacco and alcohol: Tendulkar

Kochi: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who has been an inspiring ad icon for nearly three decades, on Saturday said that he as brand ambassador has never tried to promote tobacco and alcohol. "One thing my father told me... try not to promote via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FpfhwP

Indian batsmen not bad against spin: Rahane

Mumbai: India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said the current group of country's batsmen are not bad players against spin bowling, adding that they will aim to improve their performance in the forthcoming Test series against South Africa at h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KwFUaO

Sachin Tendulkar to buy a luxury villa in Kochi

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar plans to own a luxury waterfront villa in 'God's own country.' The master blaster, who co-owns a soccer team called Kerala Blasters, has shortlisted one of the villas being developed on the bank of a scenic backwater are via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i3dBEn

'Haven't received proposal on Indo-Pak cricket match'

Kanpur: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju Friday said that his ministry has not received any proposal on India-Pakistan cricket match. Rijiju was here to attend a meeting with the DRDO-run Defence Materials and Stores Research and D via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KRala4

Rahane should bat at No.5 in Tests: Dravid

Mumbai: India A and Under-19 cricket teams' head coach Rahul Dravid believes batsman Ajinkya Rahane should bat at No.5 in Tests considering his ability to give the tailenders company and keeping in mind the success he has had in the middle order. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JIOU9f

Glenn McGrath and his wife Sara welcome their first child together

Cricket legend Glenn McGrath and his wife Sara welcomed their first child together into the world on Friday in Sydney, News.com.au reported. The baby girl has been named Madison Mary Harper McGrath according to Australian Women's Weekly magazine via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g0GyyZ

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Easterns v Zimbabwe President's XI

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Bahawalpur Region v Lahore Region Blues

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Karachi Region Blues v Quetta Region

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Mysuru Warriors v Mangalore United

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Belagavi Panthers v Rockstars

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Somdev crashes out in Bangkok Open

Bangkok: Somdev Devvarman frittered away a dream start in his quarterfinal against Ti Chen to bow out of the ATP Bangkok Open Friday. The second seed Indian bageled the sixth seed Taipei player in the opening set but eventually lost 6-0 5-7 3-6 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UrgDU2

Injured Wriddhiman Saha eyeing comeback in South Africa series

Back to back half-centuries against Sri Lanka happened just at the time when Wriddhiman Saha needed a confidence-booster as he slowly recovers from a hamstring injury that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NeJkiM

Sachin Tendulkar to buy a house in Kochi

If reports are to be believed, Sachin Tendulkar will have his first residence in South India very soon. Reportedly, the Master is all set to buy a house in Kerala. Sachin will arrive in Kerala on Friday night for the silver jubilee celebrations of t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Xp7Jp5

'Don't understand why Ishant is still getting to know his bowling'

Former India speedster Venkatesh Prasad fails to understand why Ishant Sharma is still learning about his bowling when he should be the undisputed leader of the pace attack. Ishant regained his mojo in the recent series in Sri Lanka but his 65-Test c via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i0LjKO

'Would have been in air force if not a cricketer'

Mumbai: Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said he would have been an officer with the Indian Air Force if he had not taken up cricket as a career. The willower, speaking to bcci.tv, also took a trip down memory lane and recounted experien via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VBF9Pt

Rahul Dravid's son Samit scores 93 in Under-12 match

Following in the footsteps of his father Rahul Dravid's son, Samit scored heavily and played a major role in his side's victory on Thursday. Playing for his school team in an Under-12 match in Bengaluru, Samit Dravid scored 93 runs and helped Mally Ad via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JDMczz

Shane Warne's advice to tennis bad boy Kyrgios

Melbourne: Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has advised fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios to avoid controversies on the tennis court and fulfil his potential by starting to win on a regular basis. Kyrgios has been at the centre of a strin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qd1Kin

Shane Warne's advice to tennis bad boy Kyrgios

Kerala to name cricket stadium after Tendulkar

Kochi: The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) is all set to name one of its stadiums after Sachin Tendulkar. KCA president T.C. Mathew said on Friday that while there was a pavilion at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here named after Tendulkar, the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Qd1Kil

Leander, Sania book 2nd round berths at US Open

New York: Country's top doubles players, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza made it to the second round of the US Open with straight sets win in their respective events.

After Ashes loss, Australia beats England in 1st ODI

Southampton: Australia continued its recovery from losing the Ashes to England by winning the first match of their one-day international series by 59 runs on Thursday. Matthew Wade's bustling batting proved decisive for Australia at the Rose Bo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UqPVed

Saeed Ajmal quashes retirement talk

Out-of-favour Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has brushed aside rumours surrounding his retirement, insisting that he is still a 'better limited-overs bowler'. The 37-year-old said that he was looking forward to play in the next week's nationa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UqPVe9

Sri Lanka's Kaushal reported for suspect bowling action

Colombo: Sri Lankan off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action at the end of the third cricket test against India. The International Cricket Council said in a statement Wednesday that match officials e via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fYyte9

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach

Colombo: Marvan Atapattu has quit as Sri Lanka coach, the country's cricket board said on Thursday without giving a reason for his decision. The former Test captain became the first Sri Lankan to take the job on a full-time basis since Roy Dias in 199 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O1qfje

Easterns v Western Province

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Bijapur Bulls v Bellary Tuskers

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Hubli Tigers v Rockstars

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Chelsea ties up with India's Wipro in digital, fan engagement drive

MUMBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Reigning English Premier League champions Chelsea FC will team up with Indian IT services group Wipro Ltd to help improve its digital media strategy, the two said a day after rival Manchester United made a similar announcemen via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EBPiXN

Lack of balance in batting concern for India: Dravid

India A and Under-19 cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid is concerned about the country's young batsmen's inclination towards attempting big shots, ignoring the importance of rotating strikes to construct partnerships. "One of the areas that c via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VyrmJo