Cricket News

The focus is on winning the series: Dhoni

Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Tuesday said the players are not taking additional pressure by thinking about the top Test spot that they will earn if they beat Sri Lanka in the third and final Test starting at the Brabourne Stadium here Wednesday.6:04 PM on December 01

Netherlands cricket crying for government support

Even after a stunning win over hosts England in the Twenty20 World Cup earlier this year, Netherlands cricket is struggling to get government support to popularise the game in the football crazy European country.10:00 AM on December 01

BBC apologises after Boycott uses F-word

The British Broadcasting Corporation has apologised to radio listeners after cricket commentator and former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott used the F-word off air.8:01 PM on November 30

McKay replaces Hilfenhaus for second Test against West Indies

Fast bowler Clint Mckay replaced an injured Ben Hilfenhaus in the 12-member Australian team for the second cricket Test against the West Indies that starts Friday at the Adelaide Oval.2:04 PM on November 30

Hip injury rules out Taylor from Australia tour

Fast bowler Jerome Taylor has been ruled out of the ongoing cricket series against Australia due to an injury, it was announced by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) here Monday.2:03 PM on November 30

India a win away from topping Test Championship table

A win against Sri Lanka in the third and the final Test starting here Wednesday will propel India to the top spot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test Championship table.8:01 PM on November 29

Misbah to join Pakistan team in New Zealand

Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq, who left for Wellington to join the team ahead of the second cricket Test against New Zealand, said more than bolstering the batting, the tourists will have to improve their fielding to be able to level the three-match series.6:03 PM on November 29

Gambhir returns to top spot in Test rankings

Gautam Gambhir's century in the Kanpur Test against Sri Lanka elevated him to the top spot in International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test rankings.6:00 PM on November 29

Muralitharan may retire before 2011 World Cup

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralithran, who is struggling for form in the ongoing cricket Test series against India, said he may retire from both forms of the game before the 2011 World Cup in the subcontinent.4:01 PM on November 29

Play cricket, enjoy spa on cruise off Kerala coast

Play cricket, rejuvenate in a Swedish spa and go shopping -- all this on the high seas! Aquamarine, a luxury cruise ship, offers these and many more holiday pleasures off the Kerala coast from December while sailing to Colombo or the Maldives.6:02 PM on November 28

Sreesanth dashes home to give thanks at Guruvayur temple

Indian speedster S. Sreesanth, who made a great comeback to the Indian cricket team after a gap of 18 months, arrived Saturday on a day-long trip to this Kerala town to offer prayers at the Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur.2:01 PM on November 28

Netherlands team arrive to play practice matches

The Netherlands national cricket team arrived here Friday to play some practice matches against a local club.8:05 PM on November 27

Dhoni lauds aggressive Sreesanth for controlling emotions

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded temperamental fast bowler Sreesanth for controlling his aggression and playing a match-winning role in the mammoth victory over Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test here Friday.6:03 PM on November 27

Crushing victory over Sri Lanka marks India's 100th Test win

India thoroughly outplayed Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test to win by an innings and 144 runs and go 1-0 up in the three match series here at the Green Park stadium Friday.4:05 PM on November 27

Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day four, second Test

Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka here Friday.2:03 PM on November 27