New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)-appointed disciplinary committee, looking into the alleged financial irregularities by suspended Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi, is likely to complete its investigation by the end of this month, a move being objected to by the defence. The three-member Committee met for two consecutive days in the national capital - April 22 and 23 for over two hours each during...
04:33 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Livid with his batsmen after yet another loss, Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene said their inconsistency is not letting the side post even a decent total for the bowlers to defend. The Daredevils slumped to their seventh loss in the T20 League after going down by five wickets to Kings XI Punjab last night. "That's where were we are lacking. We are not consistent enough to compete. This...
12:26 PM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Kings XI skipper Adam Gilchrist was happy with his team's five-wicket win against Daredevils here Tuesday at the half-way stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hoped the side will find some luck as it embarks on a trip of three big games. Kings XI face Knight Riders April 26, Mumbai Indians April 29 and Super Kings May 2. "We have reached the half-way stage, but we...
02:51 AM, Apr 24, 2013
New Delhi: Normal service was restored for Delhi Daredevils who followed up an excellent run-chase two nights ago with another sloppy batting performance that formed the basis of their seventh defeat in eight matches. Given first use of a sluggish Feroz Shah Kotla surface on Tuesday evening, the hosts made 120 for 7 which Kings XI Punjab chased down for the loss of five wickets to pocket their fourth win...
11:06 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Bangalore: After his breathtaking 66-ball 175 in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday, Chris Gayle was modesty personified, preferring to highlight the contributions of his team-mates whose efforts paled in comparison to the Jamaican's record-breaking feat. "(Tillakaratne) Dilshan and A B (de Villiers) supported us really well. It was a breathtaking game and happy to be on the winning side. The bowlers finished things on a high," Gayle said...
10:24 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Kolkata: Having being pushed to the bottom half of the table after four defeats, Kolkata Knight Riders need to raise their game as they face a struggling star-studded Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in game 33 of IPL 6 on Wednesday. After having lost consecutive matches, both sides are in need of impactful performances to increase their chances of making it to the play-offs. An exciting game is on...
08:58 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Pune: Even as Sachin Tendulkar is in Kolkata to discharge his IPL duties for Mumbai Indians, a special programme has been planned in his home state where 100 young cricketers will be present with former India captain Chandu Borde and former Maharashtra captain Shantanu Sugwekar. The duo of Borde and Sugwekar, who have had a close association with Tendulkar, will share their experiences with the budding cricketers during the programme...
08:27 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Kolkata: Welcoming batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to the club of 40, former India skipper and Mumbai Indians mentor Anil Kumble on Tuesday said a win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday will be the best way to celebrate April 24 - the maestro's birthday. "I welcome Sachin to the club of cricketers past 40 and wish him all the best. The best way to celebrate his birthday would be a...
07:27 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Gayle's 175 is the highest score is now the fastest in T20 cricket, breaking the previous record of 34 balls which Andrew Symonds achieved for Kent against Middlesex in 2004. ...
06:56 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Live updates from game 32 of IPL 6 between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab played at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. After a morale-boosting victory that snapped a six-game losing streak, Delhi Daredevils would look to continue their winning momentum and keep themselves afloat in the competition with a win against Kings XI Punjab. On the other hand, Punjab have had an up-and-down run, winning three and losing three matches....
06:53 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday broke a spate of Twenty20 records on Tuesday during his surreal 175 not out off just 66 balls against Pune Warriors at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gayle's 175 is the highest score is now the fastest in Twenty20 cricket, breaking the previous record of 34 balls which former Australia allrounder Andrew Symonds achieved for Kent against Middlesex in 2004. It also...
06:26 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Chris Gayle struck the fastest century in cricket history on his way to 175* that helped Royal Challengers Bangalore post a record 263 and hammer Pune Warriors India by 130 runs. As a result, RCB consolidated their position on top of the leaderboard, while Pune continue to languish on the eighth position. RCB remained unchanged while Pune made a couple of changes: Mithcell Marsh replaced Ajantha Mendis and Ali Murtaza...
02:55 PM, Apr 23, 2013
New Delhi: Indian cricketers who sustain injuries during the cash-rich Indian Premier League will now have to depend on their respective franchise to bear the costs of their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). This decision was taken at the NCA Committee meeting in Chennai on Monday during which members expressed the opinion that austerity measures needed to be taken in a bid to put an end to the...
04:34 PM, Apr 22, 2013
New Delhi: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma is confident of the team staging a comeback after "one bad game" against Delhi Daredevils who thrashed them by nine wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla here. "We cannot get disheartened because it is just one bad game and we will look forward to putting some good performance in the coming games," Sharma said after his side lost the game on Sunday. The Mumbai...
01:52 PM, Apr 22, 2013
Mohali: Going through a lean patch, Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist has indicated there could be a change of guard when the team plays its next match in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Punjab pulled off a thrilling win over Pune Warriors here last night riding on David Miller and Mandeep Singh's brisk half centuries, but Gilchrist's poor run of form continued, with the Aussie spilling a catch off...
11:53 AM, Apr 22, 2013
Mohali: David Miller and Mandeep Singh gave Kings XI Punjab a thrilling seven-wicket win over Pune Warriors India on Sunday and regarded this as the most exciting match of their career. Miller played an innings of 80 runs off 41 balls to ensure the victory for Punjab in the last over. "I have been a part of a few good games, but this one ranks right up there because the...
10:42 AM, Apr 22, 2013
Mohali: Despite posting a challenging total of 185 runs at Mohali, riding on a blistering knock by Luke Wright, Pune Warriors India got another thrashing at the hands of Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. Wright, who smashed a whirlwind 34 off just 10 deliveries, expressed his disappointment in an interview to the IPL website, "Obviously we are disappointed, but yes, we managed to get ourselves to a good score on...
10:36 AM, Apr 22, 2013
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils coach Eric Simons heaved a sigh of relief as Virender Sehwag struck a match-winning unbeaten 95 to guide his team to a nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians to break the six-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday. "More than a touch of relief. We never stopped believing in ourselves. When you have lost six in a row,...
09:18 AM, Apr 22, 2013
New Delhi: Six consecutive defeats into their IPL 6 campaign, the Delhi Daredevils franchise announced that they had signed on legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards in the capacity of team ambassador. As per the official terminology, Richards would have an "advisory role" with Delhi. The news did not make many sit up considering Delhi's downward spiral had left them needing to win almost all their remaining matches to...
08:13 AM, Apr 22, 2013
Live updates from Game 28 of IPL 6 between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. With their confidence severely dented after suffering six consecutive defeats, basement dwellers Delhi take on the star-studded Mumbai Indians side in game 28 of IPL 6 at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday. Mumbai come into this match after being humbled by Rajastan Royals in their previous encounter which pushed them to...
02:53 PM, Apr 21, 2013
