Root hundred finally secures England a win in the ODI series
Joe Root smashed his second ODI century as England prevented India from securing a clean sweep with a consolatory 41-run win in the inconsequential fifth cricket match, in Leeds on Friday. Root struck 113 runs as England put on board a challenging 294 for seven and then bowled out the visitors for... read more »
Broad, Prior undergo successful surgeries
England pacer Stuart Broad and wicketkeeper Matt Prior have undergone successful surgeries to cure long-standing injuries and are set to start their respective rehabilitation programmes on their road to recovery before the 2015 World Cup. Broad, who was the second-highest wicket-taker behind James... read more »
BCCI criticize Botham for hitting out at IPL
The Cricket Board on Friday rubbished former England great Ian Botham’s criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he had no locus standi, and advised him to first get his facts right before commenting on the Twenty20 League. “Let him get his facts correct first. He... read more »
IPL not good for cricket: Botham
Former England captain Ian Botham has branded the Indian Premier League (IPL) as “too powerful” for the good of cricket and believes that it should not exist. Delivering the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s Wednesday night, Botham said the IPL provided... read more »
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