Cricket News

PCB tells Inzamam to mind his business

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday hit back at former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq for what it termed were damaging remarks made by him against the current captain Shoaib Malik and the board chairman Nasim Ashraf.8:01 PM on August 15

Dhoni rues loss of Sachin

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rued the absence of star batsman Sachin Tendulkar for the five match ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka that begins next week.3:01 AM on August 14

Sri Lanka include Warnapura in ODI squad

Opening batsman Malinda Warnapura was drafted in the 15-member Sri Lankan cricket squad that will take on India in a five match ODI series beginning next week in Dambulla.1:30 PM on August 13

No differences between selectors and Lawson: Salahuddin

Pakistan's chief cricket selector Salahuddin Ahmed denied reports that he had a spat with coach Geoff Lawson, saying that the national selection committee and the former Australian Test pacer have a normal working relationship.12:31 PM on August 13

ICC will ensure sanctity of Ramadan during Champions Trophy

Haroon Lorgat, the chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has given an assurance that all possible steps are being taken to maintain the sanctity of Ramadan during the Champions Trophy.8:00 PM on August 12

ICC task force winds up Pakistan visit

The International Cricket Council (ICC) task force Tuesday headed for Australia after completing a whirlwind tour of Pakistan to assess the security situation here ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.7:33 PM on August 12

Lawson's 'special mission' fuels speculations in Pakistan

Geoff Lawson flew out of Lahore for hometown Sydney late Monday night, fuelling speculations that his turbulent stint as Pakistan cricket coach might be over.6:01 PM on August 12

South Africa concerned about safety in Pakistan during Champions Trophy

The threat by the South African cricket squad to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy series scheduled in Pakistan next month received fresh impetus when the high commissioner in that country, D.J. Mavimbela, warned Cricket South Africa (CSA) about the players' safety.10:00 AM on August 12

Sachin to fly back home, Badrinath to play ODIs

Sachin Tendulkar will fly back home as he has injured his left elbow in the third cricket Test against Sri Lanka and will be unavailable for the five-match ODI series.8:33 PM on August 11

Third Test: Final Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka

The following is the final scoreboard of the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at P.Saravanamuttu Stadium here Monday.7:02 PM on August 11

Third Test: Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, tea, day four

The following is the scoreboard at tea on day four of the third and final cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at P.Saravanamuttu Stadium here Monday.5:02 PM on August 11

Cricket board announces Rs.2.5 mn cash award for shooter Bindra

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Monday announced a cash award of Rs. 2.5 million to the Beijing Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra.4:02 PM on August 11

India 238/7 in second innings of Colombo Test

Carrying forward their overnight score of 161 for five, India were 238 for seven at lunch in their second innings on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against Sri Lanka here Monday.2:03 PM on August 11

Third Test: Scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, lunch, day four

Following is the scoreboard at lunch on day four of the third and final cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at P.Saravanamuttu Stadium here Monday.2:00 PM on August 11

Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, third Test, third day

The following is the scoreboard on the third day of the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here Sunday:8:31 PM on August 10