First Test: Australia reach 84/1 at lunch vs India
<p>Australia lost opener David Warner before reaching 84/1 by lunch break on the opening day of the first cricket Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday. Skipper Steve Smith (1 not out) and Shaun Marsh (1 not out) were at the crease when the umpires called for the close of […]</p>
BCCI congratulates women’s team for World Cup qualifier final win
<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the women’s team for for pulling off a last-ball thriller against South Africa in the final of the World Cup qualifier at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo. Chasing a decent 245, captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck a run-a-ball 41 to steer the team […]</p>
We have plans for every Australian player: Rahane
<p>In a riposte to Australia captain Steve Smith’s jibe that the visitors won’t shy away from sledging, India batsman Ajinkya Rahane revealed that the hosts have designed plans for every single player. “We don’t know if they will sledge or not. We have some plans against each of them, I can’t discuss that here. Skill […]</p>
Afridi announces international retirement
<p>One of the most flamboyant and controversial cricketers of his generation, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has finally called time on his international career. The decision, announced after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final here on Sunday night, put an end to an illustrious and colour 21-year career. The 36-year-old however, will continue to play […]</p>
IPL auction: Pune get Stokes for whopping Rs 14.5 cr
<p>England all-rounder Ben Stokes was on Monday bought by Rising Pune Supergiants (RPSG) for a whopping Rs 14.5 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction here. Already on demand after his scintillating performance with both the bat and ball during England’s recent tour earlier this year, Stokes was purchased by the RPSG after close […]</p>
Tea stall owner son eyeing olympic dream
<p>Son of a tea stall owner in Vadodara is eyeing olympic dreams after Karate is declared as the part of 2020 olympics in Tokyo. Siddharth Bhalegare is a state champion in Karate and now heading to Goa for National Championship later in this month where he get a chance to represent the country in Commonwealth, […]</p>
Hyderabad to host 2017 IPL opener, final
<p>The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad will host the opening tie as well as the final of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), it was announced on Wednesday. Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL opener on April 5 while the final is scheduled […]</p>