
Amitabh says he is still awaiting an answer for his SMS that he sent to Shah Rukh. ...

03:18 PM, Nov 13, 2009

Talukdar was arrested on Sunday, remanded to police custody on Monday. ...

10:24 PM, Jan 05, 2009

Jaipur: Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara says it requires exceptional skill to execute the switch-hit and he is certain that the much talked-about controversial shot will soon be up for discussion in the ICC meetings. I feel it requires exceptional skill to play and perfect that shot. It is not Kevin Petersen of England but many others too who play the switch-hit. Remember David Warner also played such shot against ...

12:38 AM, May 13, 2008

Mirpur: Allrounder Angelo Mathews was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup due to a calf injury, dealing a blow to Sri Lanka's chances in the four-nation tournament. Fast-bowling allrounder Shaminda Eranga has been named as replacement for Mathews. Eranga was originally named in Sri Lanka's Test squad to play Pakistan in the UAE last year, but had to withdraw with a shoulder injury to his right arm. ...

02:49 AM, May 03, 2008

Mumbai: If given a chance, talented India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is confident of doing well in overseas conditions as he feels he has requisite experience of playing abroad. I have had enough exposure playing in South Africa and have toured with the 'A' team to UK. Therefore, I believe that I have enough experience to perform in overseas conditions, said the 24-year-old cricketer. Pujara, who recently returned to domestic cricket ...

06:09 PM, Apr 28, 2008

Brisbane: He may be under pressure as a captain but as a finisher lower down the batting order, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered one of the best in ODI cricket even by his rivals. There is compelling evidence by way of figures and comparison that Dhoni is a class finisher. Add to this the mix 189 catches, 63 stumpings, countless run-outs and captaincy to boot. Sri Lankan skipper...

04:42 AM, Apr 24, 2008

Karachi: Fully aware of BCCI's might in the ICC, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf has once again expressed his eagerness to restore bilateral cricket ties with India as soon as possible. Ashraf has also clarified his recent comments made in Dubai where he had said that India is reluctant to play against Pakistan because of the latter's present form. Since I became chairman I have made every effort to see that...

02:27 AM, Apr 23, 2008

Melbourne: Australian pace sensation James Pattinson can't wait for the four-Test series against India later this month as he feels there is no bigger challenge for him than bowling at their famed batting line-up. That's the pinnacle, the Boxing Day Test. When I was young I would go every year. So to be out there playing is going to be a dream come true - if I get the chance,...

07:35 PM, Mar 28, 2008

Cuttack: India's stand-in captain for the one-day international (ODI) series against West Indies, Virender Sehwag congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin for being selected for Dilip Sardesai award, and wished the offspinner all the best for the future. Appreciating the Indian Cricket Board's decision to award Ashwin Rs five lakha as prize money, Sehwag said that Ashwin was going in the right direction. It's really good for him. I am really happy for ...

05:43 PM, Mar 25, 2008

New Delhi: Seventeen wickets fell during the second day as West Indies grabbed a slight advantage over India with a 116 -run lead, having bowled out the hosts for 209 in their first innings at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Earlier, skipper Darren Sammy produced an inspired spell to help the visitors dismiss India for 209 and take a useful 95-run lead. Sammy finished with 3/35, as only Virender Sehwag (55)...

12:09 PM, Mar 17, 2008

New Delhi: Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes India's bowling is still a concern and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have to add some sting to their attack ahead of World Cup semifinal clash against Pakistan. "Bowling is still a concern. Zaheer Khan is bowling well but there is still some sting missing in the second new-ball bowler. Munaf Patel is trying but he has just not been able to get...

06:29 PM, Jan 07, 2008

Karachi: Former captains and players on Thursday praised controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for taking the decision to retire from international cricket after the ongoing World Cup. "His announcement today has not come as a surprise to me because something like this was on the card," former captain Rashid Latif said. "He (Shoaib) has crossed his prime and not to forget he is 35 already, having said that the amount...

03:58 PM, Jan 03, 2008