cricket-newsPCB investigates Moin Khan casino controversy
Lahore, Feb 24 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday launched an investigation against chief selector Moin Khan after he was reportedly seen in a Christchurch casino two days before his
Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at stake in Australia-New Zealand clash
Melbourne, Feb 24 (IANS) Saturday’s cricket World Cup clash between co-hosts Australia and New Zealand in Auckland will be more than just the race for quarter-finals and Trans-Tasman bragging
Zimbabwe's target revised to 363 after rain delay
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Zimbabwe's run-target was revised to 363 from 48 overs following a rain delay in their World Cup Pool B encounter against the West Indies at the Manuka Oval here
Rohit's two double-hundreds inspired me: Gayle
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who smashed the first World Cup double-century here Tuesday, said he wanted to get it ever since India's Rohit Sharma scored two of them in
Rain halts play in Windies-Zimbabwe clash
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Rain halted play in the World Cup clash between the West Indies and Zimbabwe at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.Zimabwe were at 18/1 in 2.3 overs while chasing the West Indies'
Gayle whirlwind hits Zimbabwe
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Powered by Chris Gayle's whirlwind 215, the West Indies zoomed to 372/2 against Zimbabwe in a World Cup Pool B encounter at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.This is the highest
With 215, Gayle scores highest World Cup knock
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle scored the highest cricket World Cup score by smashing 215 runs in a Pool B encounter against Zimbabwe at the Manuka Oval here
McCullum a 'threat' to us: Aaron Finch
Auckland, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of their Pool A World Cup game here Feb 28, Australian opener Aaron Finch Monday spoke of the threat posed by New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum, terming him to be
England captain Morgan 'Delighted' with first win
Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) On a high after clinching a World Cup Pool A game against Scotland, England skipper Eoin Morgan said he was delighted with the performance as the players got a chance
More quality cricket in offing in World Cup: Tendulkar
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IANS) Cricket World Cup 2015 brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar Monday predicted that the 14-nation tournament will be even more competitive as it progresses after the first 10
Windies touch down in Canberra for Zimbabwe assignment
Canberra, Feb 23 (IANS) A buoyant West Indies arrived here to begin final preparations for their third game of the cricket World Cup against Zimbabwe Tuesday.The squad took the three-hour flight
Moeen Ali's ton powers England to 303/8 against Scotland
Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) Moeen Ali (128) scored his second One-Day Internatonal (ODI) century to power England to 303/8 against Scotland during a World Cup Pool A game at the Hagley Oval here
Harbhajan, Ishant congratulate India
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Pacer Ishant Sharma, who was ruled out of the World Cup with an injury, and out-of-favour off-spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning their
India overpower South Africa at the MCG
It is natural to go ga-ga over India's victory over South Africa at the MCG Sunday -- because this is the first time they have beaten the Proteas in a World Cup match after losing at all their three
Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble was Sunday inducted into the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here.Kumble
Run-outs cost us dearly: De Villiers
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers rued the run-outs that cost them dearly as they slumped to a 130-run defeat to India in their World Cup Pool B encounter at the
Was relaxed, respected the good balls: Dhawan
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) India opener Shikhar Dhawan has said he was able to score his match-winning knock of 137 runs against South Africa Sunday because he stayed relaxed and played shots to the
Tendulkar calls for Globalisation of Cricket
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar Sunday stressed the need to globalise cricket, saying that it would only be possible if smaller teams get a chance to play and
PM congratulates Indian cricket team
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for their second consecutive win in the World Cup."Great performance. Well played. Congrats Team
India break jinx, beat South Africa in World Cup (Roundup)
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) India finally managed to break a 23-year-old jinx when they thrashed favourites South Africa by 130 runs to win their second World Cup Pool B match at the 90,000-capacity
