New Delhi: In the past nine years of his cricketing career with his ODI debut back in 2008, Virat Kohli has not taken a break citing personal reasons. But now he’s called for it. The Indian cricket captain has requested the BCCI for a break in December, when Team India will play three Tests, three…
Indian team announced for T20 series against Kiwis
October 23, 2017The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 16-member team for the upcoming three-match T20 series against New Zealand, this morning. The senior men’s selection committee has named Mumbai opener Shreyas Iyer and Hyderabad Opener Mohammed Siraj, who have made it to the team for the first time. Ashish Nehra has been…
BCCI submits suggestions on CoA’s draft proposal on new constitution
October 17, 2017As per the direction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has submitted the suggestions on the draft proposal prepared by Committee of Administrators (CoA) on the new constitution of the cricket body before the Supreme Court. Last month, the Apex Court had once again reprimanded the BCCI for its constant delay in…
India, Australia lock horns for tournament decider
October 13, 2017Hyderabad: For the first time in this limited-overs tour, Australia are on an even footing with India, having bounced back to level the three-match T20I series at 1-1 after losing the ODI series 1-4. Thus, the visitors would be looking to end their Tour on a high when the two sides meet in the third…
India look to seal series
October 10, 2017In-form India will look to continue their domination of Australia and seal the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at the Barsapara Stadium later today. India, who are ranked fifth, started the T20 series on a winning note outclassing the visitors in every department to register a nine-wicket victory via the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-marred…
Cricket Talk: Congrats, ‘Men in Blue’ on your ascent to ‘Numero Uno’ ranking
October 4, 2017By V.N. Prasad Aussies were outclassed by our boys in all the departments of the game in the recently concluded ODI series. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jadeja and Ashwin would have added more sheen to the series. Whereas Chahal and Kuldeep grabbed the opportunity with both the hands, none of the bowlers amongst the OZs…
Indian squad announced for T20 series
October 2, 2017The BCCI announced the Indian men’s squad for the up-coming three-match T20 series against the Australian team. Veteran left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra has made a comeback in the 15-member team while selectors once again ignored senior spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Opener Shikhar Dhawan and wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik have also made it into the…
Rahul, Manish Pandey make a comeback, Yuvraj Singh axed
August 14, 2017Yuvraj Singh was axed even as Karantaka’s batsmen K.L. Rahul and Manish Pandey made a comeback to the Indian squad for the five-match One Day International series and one-off Twenty20 against Sri Lanka. The 15-man squad was announced after a two-hour long selection meeting. While Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami were rested, Rohit…
Ashwin, Jadeja to be rested for ODI series?
August 11, 2017The Indian team management is likely to rest spinner R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja from the limited overs matches, starting August 20. It is expected that pacer Mohammed Shami will also be rested from the ODI series as his workload needs to be monitored. Chairman of selectors M.S.K. Prasad is in Kandy to track the…
Bharath Arun appointed as India’s Bowling Coach
July 19, 2017BCCI’s Committee of Administrators (CoA) decided to retain the services of Sanjay Bangar, Assistant Coach and Fielding Coach R. Sridhar while appointing Bharat Arun as the Bowling Coach of the Indian Men’s cricket team. The appointments were made by CoA Chairman Vinod Rai, who acted on the recommendations of BCCI Acting President C.K. Khanna, Acting…
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