Australia may use World Cup pitch to woo Indian companies
NEW DELHI: The Australian government plans to use the ICC Cricket World Cup that will be held in that country as an opportunity to put local businesses in touch with Indian companies. It will be inviting 40-50 business leaders toward this end for a visit that will coincide with a match between... read more »
India vs Australia, 4th Test: India’s Ravichandran Ashwin has a ball, and b...
Cricket is often all about aesthetics. The dainty stance, the exquisite drive, the elegant pull, the pristine flick, the gazelle-like sprint on the outfield and a bowling action that can win you the moniker of Whispering Death like Michael Holding. Yes, you’ll have those who are ungainly yet... read more »
Virat Kohli comfortably placed at No.2 spot in ICC ODI ranking
Virat Kohli is the best-placed Indian at the second spot in the latest ICC ODI ranking list, which also has out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the top 10. Kohli, who is currently leading India against Australia in the fourth and final Test in Sydney, has 862... read more »
Bangladesh cricketer Rubel remanded in actress rape case
DHAKA: Bangladesh cricketer Rubel Hossain, who has been named in the country’s World Cup squad, was behind bars on Thursday after being remanded in custody over allegations that he raped an actress. A magistrate in the capital Dhaka delivered the order after 19-year-old Naznin Akter Happy lodged... read more »
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Future of CSK, Rajasthan Royals uncertain as Supreme Court talks of possible suspension
NEW DELHI: A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of IPL teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as the Supreme Court on Monday asked whether Gurunath Meiyappan’s... read more »
Ravi Shastri says, there’s no reason why India can’t perform in Australia
New Delhi: Team India’s director of cricket, Ravi Shastri gave pep talk in the hope of instilling confidence in the squad before leaving for the demanding tour of Australia on... read more »
Yuvraj Singh still hopeful of comeback into Indian team
New Delhi: Despite not having played international cricket for quite some time, star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is still harbouring dreams of playing for India. Talking to a leading English... read more »
Ready to lead a young side, says confident Virat Kohli
New Delhi: After leading Indian cricket team to a One-Day International series whitewash against the touring Sri Lankan side, stand-in skipper Virat Kohli said he is ready to lead a young side. He... read more »
