Faded West Indies Revisit Scene of Glory
In 1960, a West Indian cricket team arrived in Australia little known and largely unconsidered.
Tamim ton leads Bangladesh to series win - ESPN CRICINFO
Tamim Iqbal hammered his second consecutive century as Bangladesh clinched their first series win over Pakistan with a commanding performance in the second ODI.
For Kenyan Cricket Star, a Rebirth
The hero of Kenyas 2003 World Cup run, Collins Obuya, has reinvented himself as an adept batsman, helping lift the fortunes of the team.
Virender Sehwag Hits for Six Off the Pitch Too
For 14 years Virender Sehwag has set cold fear into the hearts of bowling attacks all over the world, culminating in Thursdays brutal yet beautiful innings of 219 against the West Indies in Indore.. Some of the finest verbal hits of cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Cricket, Bollywood Style, Heads for South Africa
Days after deciding that this seasons edition of the Indian Premier League, professional crickets biggest tournament, should be moved outside of India for security reasons, the leagues organizers announced on Tuesday in Mumbai that they had chosen South Africa as the new venue, not England, where the sport was invented.. The Indian Premier League has decided to export its glitzy, popular professional cricket tournament to South Africa this year.
ESPN Looks to Score With Cricket Stateside
ESPN is hoping that a U.S. audience will warm up to another sport that uses a bat and a ball to score runs in innings but that isnt baseball: cricket.
Kings XI end Royals run in Super Over - ESPN Cricinfo
The man with the most runs for Kings XI Punjab had been on the bench for their first four games of the season. Brought in because regular captain George Bailey had a shoulder injury, Shaun Marsh played two crucial innings��.
His Wildness in Check, Australian Bowler Dominates Ashes
Mitchell Johnson, who has been taunted by cricket fans for his lack of control in the past, has led Australia to a 2-0 lead in the Ashes with something no one can teach: raw speed.
Bengal player dies after on-field accident - ESPN Cricinfo
Anikt Keshri, a former Bengal Under-19 cricketer, died on Monday morning in Kolkata having encountered a freakish accident on the cricket field last Friday.
Bangladesh well placed to complete whitewash | Cricket.
BD need to arrange more competitive matches against INDIA SA and SL rather than club level TEAM like PAK.cricinfo plz post. on April 22, 2015, 7:55 GMT. Azhar Ali has been good at opening. Since he is openning it has not��.
ICCs withholding of funds unlawful - SLC - ESPN Cricinfo
Sri Lanka Cricket has expressed shock at its recent treatment by the ICC, and has described the ICCs withholding of funds due to the board as unlawful. SLC also said the ICCs account of what transpired at the April 16��.
Mumbai snap losing streak in run-fest | Cricket | ESPN CRICINFO
Faced with the prospect of their fifth successive defeat in IPL 2015, Mumbai Indians top order pulled together to help set up an 18-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Rumors and Theories About the Lahore Attack
As some readers of The Lede will have noticed, there has been a sort of virtual cross-border skirmish going on here between readers in Pakistan and India, in the comments threads below our posts this week about the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore and the response online, and about the investigation into the attack.. A leading Sri Lankan cricketer who survived the Lahore attack does not believe one conspiracy theory about the attack that is making the rounds.
Hafeez cleared to bowl in international cricket
Mohammad Hafeez, the Pakistan allrounder, has been cleared to bowl in international cricket. His reworked action was found to be legal by results of a retest conducted in an ICC-accredited facility in Chennai on April 9. Hafeez was suspended from.
Badree to mentor Australia spinners
West Indies legspinner Samuel Badree will mentor Australias young spinners as part of Cricket Australias spin camp this year. Badree, currently, ranked the No.1 Twenty20 international bowler in the world, will work alongside Cricket Australias head.
Sarkar ton powers Bangladesh to 3-0 | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
Soumya Sarkar blasted a maiden ODI hundred and put on 145 with Tamim Iqbal as Bangladesh wrapped up a 3-0 series whitewash in emphatic fashion.
Pakistan bat, make three changes
A century from Azhar Ali laid the platform for Pakistan to push to a big total, but a farcical collapse thereafter ensured they only made 250. Two big stands - 91 for the first wicket between Azhar and Sami Aslam, and 98 for the third between Azhar and.
BCCI Demands Damages From West Indies Over Abandoned Tour
Indias cricket board (BCCI) has written to their West Indies counterparts (WICB) demanding damages for the tour which was abandoned by the Caribbean team last month.
For 2 Retiring Wicketkeepers, Parallel Legacies
Tatenda Taibu and Mark Boucher have more in common than neighboring nationalities and their sudden retirements on consecutive days in the past week.
Virender Sehwag Hits for Six Off the Pitch Too
. Some of the finest verbal hits of cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Suspicions Turn to Cricket’s Dark Side
The strangling death of the coach of Pakistan’s national cricket team has gained the world’s attention.
Pakistan Line Up Six Test Series Against India-Report
REUTERS - Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding with India to play up to 14 tests, 30 one-day and 12 Twenty20 internationals between 2015 and 2023, ESPN Cricinfo has reported.
Hughes Injury a Reminder of Gentlemens Game Dangers
To cricket outsiders, the Gentlemans Game often conjures the image of a slow-paced summer pastime, where players barely break sweat during matches that drag on for days.
KKR bowlers hand DD ninth successive home loss
Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers set up their third win in four games, restricting Delhi Daredevils to 146 for 8. Gautam Gambhir then made his third half-century in four innings to consign the hosts to their ninth successive defeat at Feroz Shah Kotla.
Kings XI end Royals run in Super Over
The man with the most runs for Kings XI Punjab had been on the bench for their first four games of the season. Brought in because regular captain George Bailey had a shoulder injury, Shaun Marsh played two crucial innings to give Kings XI their second win.
Confusion Follows Triumph for Pakistan
Younis Khan led the Pakistan cricket team to a rare trophy after taking over as captain earlier this year. Now he has quit, out of form and disillusioned with the task of leadership.
Indifferent England make inroads
At the end of another day of hot, sweaty toil, West Indies had provided another show of the character that Phil Simmons hopes to instil in this side. The scene had moved from Antigua to Grenada but West Indies, thanks to an innings of discipline and .
Hafeez cleared to bowl in international cricket - ESPN Cricinfo
Mohammad Hafeez, the Pakistan allrounder, has been cleared to bowl in international cricket. His reworked action was found to be legal by results of a retest conducted in an ICC-accredited facility in Chennai on April 9.
Badree to mentor Australia spinners - ESPN CRICINFO
West Indies legspinner Samuel Badree will mentor Australias young spinners as part of Cricket Australias spin camp this year. Badree, currently, ranked the No.1 Twenty20 international bowler in the world, will work��.
Pakistan set for full tour of Sri Lanka in June - ESPN Cricinfo
Pakistan will likely play three Tests, five ODIs and two T20 internationals in Sri Lanka during the tour planned for June and July, a Sri Lanka Cricket official has said.
Mohammad Amir, a Fallen Cricket Star, Seeks Redemption
Amir, a cricket star from Pakistan who is nearing the end of a five-year ban for spot-fixing, hopes to reignite his once-promising career.
CSK target final-overs bite, RCB early boosts - ESPN Cricinfo
Chennai Super Kings finishers havent functioned to full potential, much the same as Royal Challengers Bangalores bowling outfit.
Sandeep Sharma on the upswing after injury
Kings XI Punjab seamer Sandeep Sharma has said the Ranji Trophy was more difficult than the IPL for a fast bowler, and that it was a big step up from under-19 cricket. As and when you progress to senior cricket, Ranji Trophy cricket, every team has .
Kumars, Warner help Sunrisers win in rain - ESPN CRICINFO
Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame a limp finish to their innings, a Duckworth-Lewis readjustment, wet outfield, dropped catches, and fumbles in the field to successfully defend 117 in 12 overs. For the first 8.4 overs of the chase,��.
KKR bowlers hand DD ninth successive home loss | Cricket.
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We are ready to take another step - Tamim
If the 132 in the first ODI was his answer to the doubters, Tamim Iqbal simply lapped up the three hours he took to score an unbeaten 116 in the second. In the process, he helped Bangladesh to their first-ever ODI series win over Pakistan. He called it.
Uncapped Litton, Mustafizur in Bangladesh T20 squad
Batsman Litton Das and left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, both uncapped, have been included in the Bangladesh squad for the only T20 international against Pakistan. They have replaced Mominul Haque and Rubel Hossain - who has been rested - in .
All-round Duminy sees Daredevils through
JP Duminys all-round brilliance set the foundation of Delhi Daredevils second win of the season but it still took remarkable presence of mind from Mayank Agarwal to close the doors on Sunrisers Hyderabad. The home team needed seven runs off the last .
Trying to Turn the U.S. Into a Cricketing Nation
The U.S.A. Cricket Association will take a significant step in converting America to cricket when two of the top eight teams in the world play international matches in Florida this weekend.
Bangladesh believed they were favourites - Mashrafe.
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Royal Challengers bowl, Gayle misses out
Royal Challengers Bangalore made three changes to their side, Chris Gayle being the biggest name to miss out, in their bid to lift themselves off from the bottom of the table. They won the toss and opted to bowl against Chennai Super Kings, who were.
Bangladesh eye rise in ODI rankings | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
With one eye on the ICC ODI rankings, Bangladesh spin bowling coach Ruwan Kalpage hinted that they are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination for the third and final ODI against Pakistan. He also stressed that��.
Bangladesh eye rise in ODI rankings
With one eye on the ICC ODI rankings, Bangladesh spin bowling coach Ruwan Kalpage hinted that they are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination for the third and final ODI against Pakistan. He also stressed that gaining automatic qualification.
South Africa to host first Africa T20 Cup
South Africa will host the first Africa T20 Cup as a curtain raiser to the domestic season. Makhaya Ntini, the former South Africa fast bowler, is the face of the 16-team event, which will see 13 South African provincial sides compete with Zimbabwe.
Top Cricketer Excels On and Off the Field
Kumar Sangakkara has shown that even as he ages, he has an all-around game that few can match, plus an academics knowledge of the game.
The Steyn-Boult selection conundrum
It is 3pm, still an hour before the game begins. This is mid-April heat unleashing its worst. Sunrisers Hyderabad, however, are out there training at full tilt, as are the visiting Delhi Daredevils. Its a Saturday and there is a sizeable crowd already.
Kumars, Warner help Sunrisers win in rain
Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame a limp finish to their innings, a Duckworth-Lewis readjustment, wet outfield, dropped catches, and fumbles in the field to successfully defend 117 in 12 overs. For the first 8.4 overs of the chase, 80 runs came during which.
A rare hundred by a Pakistan captain
Azhar Alis century in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh made him the eighth Pakistan captain to score an ODI hundred. India have had the most such captains, 11, with Australia having 10. While this difference may not seem stark, it is interesting that.
Spectacular Change as Punjab Returns to Indian Premier League Cricket
The team went five for five in its temporary home in the United Arab Emirates.
Shining Light Taylor Proving Doubters Wrong
If there was one thing pretty much the whole cricketing community agreed upon on the first weekend of the World Cup, it was that James Taylor deserved better than to be robbed of a century by a dodgy umpiring decision.
England founder on Samuels defiance - ESPN Cricinfo
At the end of another day of hot, sweaty toil, West Indies had provided another show of the character that Phil Simmons hopes to instil in this side. The scene had moved from Antigua to Grenada but West Indies, thanks to an��.
For Australian Cricket Team, a New Spin Option?
Xavier Doherty is aiming to make his mark as the next great spin bowler to come out of Australia.