Cricket News

'2008 best year for South African cricket'

South African cricket fans say 2008 was the most successful year for the country's cricket team, according to an internet survey.

BCCI to reconsider Deodhar Trophy's fate after Sena threats

Stung by threats from the Shiv Sena, the Indian cricket board is contemplating to accommodate the Deodhar Trophy tournament in a cramped 2009-10 schedule.8:01 PM on July 04

Chaminda Vaas to retire from Test cricket

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas has decided to retire from Test cricket, chief selector Asantha de Mel said Saturday.8:00 PM on July 04

Qadir to reveal irregularities in Pakistan cricket board

Former Pakistan chief selector Abdul Qadir is preparing ammunition for his July 14 meeting with a parliamentary committee and says he will candidly inform the Members of the National Assembly (MNA) about the irregularities in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).3:33 PM on July 04

Pakistan likely to recall Asif for Champions Trophy

Pakistan is seriously considering recalling Mohammad Asif in the 30-member preliminary squad for this September's ICC Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it would not raise any objection against the pacer's inclusion once he completes his doping ban.3:33 PM on July 04

India put West Indiies to bat in third ODI

India won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in the third one-day international cricket fixture here Friday.8:00 PM on July 03

Sohail denies reports of rift with PCB director

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Aamer Sohail Friday played down reports of a growing rift with fellow Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) director Wasim Bari.7:31 PM on July 03

Don't want to see John with an England jumper on, says Ponting

With just five days left for the Ashes, Australian captain Ricky Ponting again made it clear that he is not happy with John Buchanan's decision to join the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as an adviser.6:31 PM on July 03

Muralitharan set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers

Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is all set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers for the Twenty20 Big Bash and play as local hero at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the same venue where 14 years ago he was labelled a chucker by umpire Darrel Hair.3:00 PM on July 03

Rejuvenated Indian team ready to relaunch West Indies campaign

The four-day break could serve as a fresh impetus for the travel-weary Indian cricket team to relaunch their West Indies campaign in the last two one-day internationals slated for Friday and Sunday.8:31 PM on July 02

PCB fines Asif over Dubai misadventure

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs.1 million on bowler Mohammad Asif over his Dubai misadventure.7:30 PM on July 02

BCCI finalises venues for ODI series against Australia

The Indian cricket board Wednesday finalised the seven venues for the one-day series against Australia in October-November.6:02 PM on July 01

Pakistan board satisfied with Sri Lanka security cover

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given the green signal to the security arrangements being made for the safety of its cricketers in Sri Lanka.5:02 PM on July 01

Pakistan minister blames PCB for losing World Cup rights

Pakistan's Sports Minister Pir Aftab Shah Jilani blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for losing the 2011 World Cup hosting rights.5:01 PM on July 01

Vaughan retires from all forms of professional cricket

Former England captain Michael Vaughan Tuesday retired from all forms of cricket bringing down the curtains on an international career spanning over 11 years.8:30 PM on June 30