With a number of Proteas internationals players set to complete their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) stints, the tournament organisers have confirmed a list of three replacement players for the remainder of the tournament. Barbados Tridents duo AB de Villiers and Wayne Parnell as well as Dale Steyn of the Jamaica Tallawahs have been recalled by […]
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ICC Top 10 Test Batsmen: Steve Smith at no. 1, no place for Virat Kohli
As per the latest ICC Test Rankings, there is no place for Virat Kohli in the list of top 10 Test batsmen. Australian skipper Steve Smith is sitting at the top with a comfortable lead of 57 points, from New Zealand’s skipper Kane Williamson, who is number 2 in the latest ICC Test rankings. South […]
Anderson, Rashid and Stokes added to England 14-man squad
England selectors have added James Anderson, Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes to the squad for the second Investec Test at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday. Lancashire bowler Anderson and Durham all-rounder Stokes, currently playing against each other in the Specsavers County Championship at Southport, have come through the first innings of the match without […]
BHUVI is the Chairman of India’s ‘fine committee’
A three member ‘fine committee’ was formed comprising of cricketers like by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cheteshwar Pujara and Shikhar Dhawan within Indian Cricket Team that is currently on West Indies tour for an upcoming four-Test series. India’s new head-coach Anil Kumble is known for his discipline and he has decided to impose fine on those who […]
Team India meets Sir Vivian Richards ahead of the First Test at Antigua
The Indian cricket team, post their arrival in Antigua – the venue for the first against the West Indies, met up with legendary batsman Viv Richards. The likes of Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Stuart Binny and Ajinkya Rahane were all seen having a discussion with the West Indian great, which is sure to inspire […]
Yasir Shah claims the number 1 spot in ICC Test rankings
Pakistan’s crafty leg-spinner Yasir Shah is the new number 1 Test bowler as per the latest ICC Test Rankings. Yasir, who won the man of the match award for his 10 wickets in the first Test of the ongoing series against England, dethroned England’s ace fast bowler James Anderson to claim the number 1 spot. […]
Alastair Cook offended by Pakistan’s military-inspired celebrations
England Test skipper, Alastair Cook has taken offence to Pakistan’s military-inspired celebration at Lord’s Cricket Ground after winning the first Test. Pakistan came into this Test match under a lot of pressure as this is the same ground where they lost their respect and 3 of their players were banned for spot-fixing. But they gave […]
Watch: Yasir Shah ’s massive leg break which cleans up the clueless Gary Ballance
The first Test between England and Pakistan has developed into a gripping contest with the tourists taking an upper hand over the hosts. England mettle is being truly tested by the Pakistani bowlers, especially leg-spinner Yasir Shah. The stout Pakistani leg-spinner has turned into a nemesis for the English batsmen. England are being reminded of certain […]
Cricket stars shower praise on Vijender Singh after his epic pro-boxing triumph
Indian boxer Vijender Singh defeated Australia’s Kerry Hope on Saturday to become the new WBO Asia/Pacific Middleweight champion. It was a terrific effort by India’s star boxer who registered his seventh win in as many encounters. There were a few current and former Indian cricket players who were present at the venue to support Vijender […]
Sachin Tendulkar to bat at number 4 in Musthaq Ahmed’s All-Time XI
Former Pakistani leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has announced his all-time eleven, which was published by the Lord’s cricket ground’s official Twitter handle on Saturday. Mushtaq, the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team, has picked just one Pakistan player (Wasim Akram) in his all-time eleven. “(I pick) Alastair Cook as an opener. I choose him […]