India wants more anti-terror action from Pakistan to resume cricket ties: TharoorMUMBAI - Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has said that the historical and treasured cricket matches between India and Pakistan would become a spectacle once again provided ‘certain things’ happened in bilateral relationship. Tendulkar targets 15K Test runs, 2011 WC for India
Indian cricket board rejects WADA code endorsed by ICC over notification requirementMUMBAI, India — World cricket’s adoption of the World Anti-Doping Agency agreement has been sidetracked by India’s rejection of a clause governing notification of players’ whereabouts when they are not competing. ICC to find solution after BCCI rejects WADA claseMUMBAI - After India cricket board’s rejection of the controversial “whereabouts” clause of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cricket Council (ICC) board will BCCI rejects WADA’s anti-doping clauseMUMBAI - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sunday rejected the controversial anti-doping clause of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that makes it mandatory for players to make themselves available for out of competition tests. Champions League to kick off in BangaloreMUMBAI - The Champions League Twenty20 cricket will kick off in Bangalore Oct 8 with the Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on the Cape Cobras of South Africa at the N. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Cricket’s Corporate Trophy winners will bag Rs.10 millionMUMBAI - The winners of its Corporate Trophy will bag Rs.10 million in prize money while the runners-up will get Rs.5 million, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced here Monday. PCB to seek ICC assurance on govt. permission to play in World CupMUMBAI - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt will meet ICC president David Morgan on Tuesday to discuss the possible solutions to a scenario in which the Pakistan cricket team is not allowed to play its 2011 World Cup home matches in India or if the Pakistan Government does not allow its team to play in India. Kambli denies remarks against Sachin, BCCIMUMBAI - Vinod Kambli Tuesday denied making any remarks against Sachin Tendulkar after a media report claimed the former cricketer had, in a reality show, accused his childhood friend of letting him down when he was going through a rough patch in his career. India to host Pakistan’s eight World Cup matchesMUMBAI - The Central Organising Committee (COC) of the 2011 World Cup Tuesday recommended that India should host eight of the 14 cricket matches that were scheduled to take place in Pakistan. Saurav Ganguly eyes innings as administrator
No overseas players from 2009-10 season, rules BCCI
Formar Indian skipper Dravid among 30 probables for Champions Trophy
BCCI to reconsider Deodhar Trophy’s fate after Sena threatsMUMBAI - Stung by threats from the Shiv Sena, the Indian cricket board is contemplating to accommodate the Deodhar Trophy tournament in a cramped 2009-10 schedule. BCCI finalises venues for ODI series against AustraliaMUMBAI - The Indian cricket board Wednesday finalised the seven venues for the one-day series against Australia in October-November. Tendulkar, Zaheer rested; Nehra back after four yearsMUMBAI - Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan have been rested while left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra has returned to the India squad for the four one-dayers in the West Indies. J.B. Roy led hockey faction flexes its musclesMUMBAI - Around 25 men’s and 22 women’s state hockey units have met at Aamby Valley in a bid to form a “unified and democratic” national federation, according to the Bengal Hockey Association (BHA) that organised the conclave. BIG TV launches interactive cricket viewingMUMBAI - BIG TV, the direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV service provider of the Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is offering stadium-like cricket viewing experience to its customers along with interactive options like multi-lingual audio and different camera views. Sachin Tendulkar takes up educational charity in MumbaiMUMBAI - Taking an inspiration from his late father who was committed to certain social responsibilities, India’s batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has decided to sponsor the education of 200 children, who are part of Anapalya, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Mumbai. 79 players shun ICL to join BCCIMUMBAI - The BCCI today granted amnesty to 79 players and 11 former cricketers, as they decided to cut-off their ties with the rebel board, the Indian Cricket League. BCCI offers amnesty to 102 ICL rebelsMUMBAI - The Indian cricket board Tuesday offered amnesty to 79 current cricketers and 12 former Test players, who had joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). India can defend Twenty20 title: DhoniMUMBAI - Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Friday his team can retain the Twenty20 World Cup starting in England from June 5. Indian women’s rugby team to play in ThailandMUMBAI - Indian Rugby Union has announced its first ever women’s rugby national squad to take part in the Asian Women’s Rugby 7s Tournament to be played at Pattaya in Thailand. Indian cricket team to leave for England todayMUMBAI - The Indian cricket team will leave for England on Friday for the second edition of the World T-20 Championship. Anil Kumble, Harsha Bhogle launch Castrol index for cricketMUMBAI - Castrol India today announced the media launch of the Castrol index for cricket, an analytical tool that objectively analyses player and team performances and provides unique insights that enhance understanding and enjoyment of the game. Cricket World Cup 2011 to cost around 40-50 million dollarsMUMBAI - The Cricket World Cup to be staged in 2011 in the Indian sub-continent will cost around 40 to 50 million US dollars. Host nations to set-up local organising committee for 2011 World CupMUMBAI - India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the three host nations of the 2011 cricket World Cup, will set-up a local organising committee in their respective countries, it was decided by the 2011 World Cup sub-committee here Wednesday. The believe it or not of Ronaldo and Messi, by Castrol!MUMBAI - A team of performance analysts at Castrol have revealed that a free kick by Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo can generate greater acceleration than a Formula 1 race car, while Barcelona striker Lionel Messi runs down the field during a season are the equivalent of the distance between Barcelona to Madrid. |