Cricket News

PCB yet to clear players' participation in IPL

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief operating officer Wasim Bari Tuesday rejected reports that the country's leading players have already been cleared to play in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).6:03 PM on November 17

Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Tea, Day 2, First Test

Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera here Tuesday.4:05 PM on November 17

Sri Lanka 155/1 against India at tea

Sri Lanka were comfortably placed at 155 for one in the first innings, in reply to India's 426, at tea on the second day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.4:03 PM on November 17

Dilshan leads Sri Lankan reply against India

Tillekaratne Dilshan cracked an unbeaten half-century to put Sri Lanka in the comfort zone against India at tea on the second day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.4:00 PM on November 17

Wrestler Khali calls Tendulkar 'India's pride'

Popular wrestler The Great Khali Tuesday described Sachin Tendulkar as 'India's pride' and surprised everyone by singing a Hindi film song in praise of the cricket legend.2:06 PM on November 17

Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, lunch, Day 2, First Test

Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera here Tuesday.2:03 PM on November 17

Sri Lanka trail India by 389

Sri Lanka were 37 for no loss in the first innings against India at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Tuesday.2:03 PM on November 17

Sri Lanka reduce India's lead to 389

Sri Lanka did well to restrict India to 426 in the first innings and reduced the lead to 389 by the lunch break on the second day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.2:01 PM on November 17

India all out for 426 in first innings

India were all out for 426 in the first innings against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first cricket Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Tuesday.12:01 PM on November 17

Thackeray's comments not worth a reaction: Congress

Strongly condemning Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's strong reaction to cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar's assertion of his identity as an Indian, the Congress party said Monday that his comments were not worth a reaction.10:04 PM on November 16

India blasts Thackeray for taking on Sachin the legend

India's political establishment Monday joined the cricket board to slam Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray after he criticised cricket icon Sachin Tendulkarh's 'Mumbai belongs to all' comment.8:02 PM on November 16

BCCI slams Thackeray for picking on Sachin

Indian cricket board slammed Shiv Sena superemo Bal Thackeray Monday for picking on Sachin Tendulkar.6:03 PM on November 16

Politicians, sportsmen react angrily to Thackeray's remarks on Sachin

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's remarks that India's cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar should 'keep off the political pitch' has evoked strong reactions with virtually all political parties and sportsmen condemning Thackeray strongly.6:01 PM on November 16

Dravid, Yuvraj resurrect India's innings against Sri Lanka

Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh's century stand resurrected India's first innings after the first four wickets fell in quick time, three of these to fast bowler Chanaka Welegedara, on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here Monday.4:02 PM on November 16

Afghan cricket team to play in Asian tournament

Kabul, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) Afghanistan's national cricket team will compete in this year's Asian Cricket Council Twenty20 Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).4:01 PM on November 16