Herath returns to the top 10, Mendis just outside the top 20

Aug 01, 2016, at 02:44 am

Dubai, July 31 (IBNS): Rangana Herath and Kusal Mendis have charged up the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after steering Sri Lanka to a 106-run victory over number-one ranked Australia in the first Test in Pallekele on Saturday. It was only the second Test victory for Sri Lanka over Australia, the previous one being way back in September 1999.

Patriots claim second Hero CPL win to hold up Knight Riders’ qualification

Jul 30, 2016, at 03:38 pm

Lauderhill, July 30 (IBNS): The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots claimed just their second win of the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

Amazon Warriors qualify for Hero CPL knockouts with a win in Florida

Jul 29, 2016, at 03:50 pm

Florida, July 29 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have secured a spot in the knockout stages of the Hero Caribbean Premier League with a stunning victory over the Barbados Tridents in Lauderhill, Florida. In the historic first match for the Hero CPL in the USA the Amazon Warriors easily chased down their target of 143 with Dwayne Smith and Nic Maddinson both making fifties. Smith and Maddinson put on an opening stand that was worth 92 runs as the Amazon Warriors won by six wickets.

Netherlands and Afghanistan have number-one position in sight in ICC Intercontinental Cup

Jul 29, 2016, at 01:53 am

Dubai, July 28 (IBNS): The top position in the ICC Intercontinental Cup will be up for grabs when the Netherlands and Afghanistan will feature in a crucial league match at The Hague on Friday, an official release said.

Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa

Jul 23, 2016, at 10:00 pm

Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.

Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.

Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan

Jul 21, 2016, at 06:20 pm

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

ECB’s Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Jul 19, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board today jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019.

Two ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier spots up for grabs

Jul 12, 2016, at 06:52 pm

Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): Two teams will book their spots for next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier in events to be played in different parts of the world this month, according to an official release.

Anil Kumble looks forward to work with Kohli

Jun 24, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble on Friday told Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli he is looking forward to work with him.

Cricket fraternity welcomes Anil Kumble as head coach of Indian team

Jun 24, 2016, at 04:44 am

Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): With the BCCI appointing Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian team for one year, the cricket fraternity as well as some eminent politicians on Thursday welcomed the veteran bowler's new role and wished him success.

Anil Kumble Indian cricket coach for next one year: BCCI

Jun 24, 2016, at 12:09 am

Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI on Thursday announced Anil Kumble as India cricket team's head coach for the next one year.

Committee to submit name of head cricket coach to BCCI by Friday

Jun 23, 2016, at 07:52 pm

Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI appointed committee is set to hand over the name of India cricket team's next head coach to the board on the morning of June 24, Friday.

Jaipur: Cricketers collide while taking a catch, one succumbs to injury

Jun 22, 2016, at 02:39 am

Jaipur, Jun 21 (IBNS): A 26-year old cricket succumbed to his injuries after he collided with two others while taking a catch in a game in Jaipur on Sunday, reports said.

Pakistan's Imad Wasim aiming to showcase talents at CPL

Jun 17, 2016, at 11:31 pm

Port of Spain, June 17 (IBNS) Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim is relishing the prospect of being a part of the Jamaica Tallawahs squad for the fourth edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this summer and is determined to bring a fearlessness.

Pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket, says Sourav Ganguly

Jun 17, 2016, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Participating in a panel discussion organized by Star Sports about India's first pink ball match to be played at Eden Gardens here, former Indian captain and CAB President Sourav Ganguly said playing with a pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket.

West Indies aims to gain valuable points in tri-series against Australia and South Africa

Jun 02, 2016, at 12:50 am

Dubai, June 1 (IBNS) Eighth-ranked West Indies will aim to create some daylight between itself and ninth-ranked Pakistan on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings when it hosts world champion Australia and third-ranked South Africa in a tri-series from 3-26 June. A total of 10 matches will be played in the triple-league format with the top two sides progressing to the final.

Anurag Thakur elected as President of BCCI

May 22, 2016, at 06:53 pm

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Anurag Thakur was elected unanimously as the Hony. President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the remaining period of the term 2014-17 at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday.

Marylebone Cricket Club releases laws of cricket app

May 13, 2016, at 02:32 am

Dubai, May 12 (IBNS): Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has released the first ever Laws of Cricket app.

ICC announces umpire, match referee appointments for finals of ICC World Twenty20 India 2016

Apr 02, 2016, at 03:37 am

Dubai, Apr 1 (IBNS): The ICC on Friday announced details of the umpire and match referee appointments for the women's and men's finals of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup clash

Mar 05, 2016, at 04:49 am

Dhaka, Mar 4 (IBNS) In a consolation victory, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets here on Friday.