India retain top Test spot, increase lead
May 01, 2018, at 05:53 pm
Dubai, May 1 (IBNS): India have consolidated their position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update in which series results from 2014-15 are removed and outcomes from the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons are weighted at 50 per cent, an official release stated.
Virat Kohli greets wife Anushka Sharma on birthday, calls her the most positive person
May 01, 2018, at 04:23 pm
Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli greeted wife Anushka Sharma on her birthday, calling her the most positive person he has known.
Didn't understand Duckworth Lewis method: Dinesh Karthik
Apr 22, 2018, at 04:52 am
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Dinesh Karthik on Saturday said he could not figure out the Duckworth Lewis method, which made the match considerably easier for Kings XI Punjab to win with a revised asking rate of just six per over here on Saturday.
Aiden Markram takes ninth spot in the ICC Test Batsman list
Apr 04, 2018, at 07:02 pm
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): South Africa opener Aiden Markram has sustained his surge towards the top during an amazing first year in Test cricket, making his way to ninth position among batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, an official release stated.
Following Sandpapergate, ICC announces review into player behaviour sanctions
Mar 29, 2018, at 10:09 pm
Dubai, Mar 29 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has commissioned a wide-ranging review into player behaviour, the spirit in which the game is played and the Code of Conduct, an official release stated on Thursday.
Rabada not guilty of level 2 offence but guilty of conduct contrary to the spirit of the game: ICC
Mar 20, 2018, at 08:39 pm
Dubai, Mar 20 (IBNS): South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has been found not guilty of the charge of making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player following a hearing before Michael Heron QC on Monday, the ICC said in a statement.
ICC confirms USACA events as disapproved cricket
Mar 12, 2018, at 06:48 pm
Dubai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that two bilateral series being planned by former ICC Member United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) would constitute unsanctioned events within the ICC’s regulatory framework.
Mar 10, 2018, at 01:27 am
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Windies will have to be smarter in Zimbabwe: Stuart Law
Mar 03, 2018, at 03:43 am
Harare/Dubai, Mar 2 (IBNS): The Windies coach Stuart Law has said his side will have to be smarter in approach in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, which will produce two sides that will complete the 10-team line-up for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.
Women's Cricket: Rumeli Dhar to replace injured Jhulan Goswami
Feb 17, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has named Rumeli Dhar as the replacement for injured Jhulan Goswami, an official release stated.
Women's Cricket: Jhulan Goswami ruled out of T20I series
Feb 13, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IBNS): Senior India bowler Jhulan Goswami has been ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa Women, an official release stated.
India opt to bowl, South Africa bolster spin attack with Shamsi
Feb 04, 2018, at 07:40 pm
Centurion, Feb 4 (IBNS): After a thorough defeat in the hands of the visiting Indian side, the South African team has bolstered its spin attack with the inclusion of Tabraiz Shamsi.
ICC announces U19 Cricket World Cup team
Feb 04, 2018, at 04:43 pm
Dubai, Feb 4 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced South Africa’s Raynard van Tonder as the captain of the Team of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup which ended in Tauranga on Saturday with India emerging triumphant by eight wickets over Australia to claim the title for the fourth time.
BCCI congratulates victorious India U19 team
Feb 03, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): The BCCI congratulated the India U19 team for winning the ICC U19 World Cup 2018.
U-19 CWC: Dravid to get Rs 50 lakh, Rs 20 lakh each for players from BCCI
Feb 03, 2018, at 08:53 pm
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) on Saturday, Feb 3, 2018, announced cash rewards for the victorious India U19 team that won the ICC U19 World Cup in New Zealand after beating Australia in the final.
India beat Australia to lift U-19 World Cup, only country to win it four times
Feb 03, 2018, at 08:03 pm
Mount Maunganui (NZ), Feb 3 (IBNS): India beat Australia in the finals of the Under-19 World Cup cricket match by eight wickets after Australians set 217 runs as target for India.
Vidarbha clinch Cooch Behar Trophy U19
Feb 01, 2018, at 02:56 am
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): After winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this season, Vidarbha continued their excellent run as they also clinched their maiden Cooch Behar Trophy U19 on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018.
SA beat Bangladesh, finish third in ICC U19 WC
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:31 pm
Queenstown, Jan 31 (IBNS): Fast bowlers Fraser Jones and Akhonya Mnyaka ripped through Bangladesh’s batting line-up as South Africa scored a comfortable eight-wicket victory to finish fifth at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.
Ambati Rayudu gets two-match ban for breaching BCCI's Code of Conduct
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Hyderabad captain Ambati Rayudu has been handed a two-match suspension for breaching the BCCI Code of Conduct during the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy match between Hyderabad and Karnataka on Jan 11, 2018.
Suresh Raina gets the nod for T20I series against SA
Jan 28, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked the squad for the three-match T2OI series against South Africa.
Rahul, Vijay steady ship after Parthiv's dismissal
Jan 26, 2018, at 03:15 am
Johannesburg, Jan 25 (IBNS): After bowling out South Africa for 194 runs, the Indian batters showed more resolve in the second innings, albeit they lost the wicket of Parthiv Patel, to end the day with 49 runs for the loss of a solitary wicket, here on Thursday, day two of the third and final Test match of the series.
South Africa bowled out for 194 runs
Jan 26, 2018, at 01:34 am
Johannesburg, Jan 25 (IBNS): On a green top, the South African team tasted their own medicine as the visiting Indian side bowled them out for 194 runs, here on Thursday.
U19 CWC: Aditya Thakare called-up as cover for Ishan Porel
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Auckland, Jan 17 (IBNS): India U19 medium-pacer Ishan Porel suffered a bruised heel in his left foot during India's first group game of the ICC U19 World Cup against Australia.
Afghanistan, India to face off for former's inaugural Test in June
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Afghanistan and India will be facing each other for the former's inaugural Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup opens in New Zealand
Jan 08, 2018, at 01:05 am
Dubai, Jan 7 (IBNS): The ICC U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup officially got underway in style at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday with an impressive ceremony showcasing New Zealand’s culture.
For some, confidence comes from senior international cricket
Jan 01, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Dubai, Jan 1 (IBNS): Afghanistan are a capable unit going into the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the presence of two cricketers who have already played senior international cricket is one reason for that.
ICC U-19 CWC: Players from England and Windies reminisce successes
Dec 30, 2017, at 06:29 pm
Dubai, Dec 30 (IBNS): The Windies will look to emulate Pakistan by winning back-to-back titles at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup when the 12th edition of the tournament is held in New Zealand from Jan 13 to Feb 3.
ICC U19 CWC: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka players look back with satisfaction
Dec 29, 2017, at 06:30 pm
Dubai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh and Sri Lanka players consider the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup as the best possible opportunity for cricketers to hone their skills as they approach senior-level cricket and advise them to grab every chance at the upcoming edition of the tournament, which showcases future stars every two years.
South Africa and Zimbabwe players recalls memories of past U19 CWC editions
Dec 28, 2017, at 08:00 pm
Dubai, Dec 28 (IBNS): South Africa and Zimbabwe players have not only found the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup a great training ground but also an opportunity to make friends, as the event, which replicates a major tournament experience in terms of organization and playing facilities, brings together players from different parts of the world.
Former India and Pakistan U19 CWC stars urge players to seize opportunities
Dec 27, 2017, at 05:48 pm
Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): India and Pakistan have traditionally done well in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cups, having reached the final five times each in an event that is acknowledged as a stepping stone in the development of all participants, players and match officials.