Former Sri Lanka captain and dashing left-hander Sanath Jayasuriya is all set to return as the chairman of the senior selection committee taking over from Aravinda De Silva, who performed his duties as a stop-gap arrangement. The 46-year-old Jayasuriya had stepped down from the post last year. According ESPN Cricinfo, SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala has been quoted by Singhalese newspaper […]
» Read moreWhen Shane Watson was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 9.5 Crore in the Indian Premier League auction in February earlier this year, it was considered a good move. With his all-round capabilities, he adds more strength to an already power-packed batting line-up and boosts the bowling unit as well. If he is under pressure to perform and justify […]
» Read moreAfter weeks of denial, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has finally decided to have a Twenty20 tournament of its own. Called the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), the competition is likely to be held from last week of August to September, for a period of 14 to 20 days, and will feature eight teams. The TNCA held an Executive […]
» Read moreA 69-run partnership between Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa helped hosts KKR beat Delhi Daredevils in their first IPL 2015 match at the Eden Gardens, on Sunday. Earlier, Delhi Daredevils struggled on a green top and managed to score only 98, losing all their ten wickets in the process. Piyush Chawla (2), Bradd Hogg (3), John Hastings (2) and Andre […]
» Read more: The BCCI has terminated IPL contract of Harsha Bhogle meaning the 54-year-old won’t be heard commentating during the ongoing season of the highly popular Indian domestic T20 tournament. Bhogle has been a regular in the commentary box since the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 but in a surprising move, the cricket board has decided to […]
» Read moreDefending champions Mumbai Indians to 121/8 in 20 overs, Ajinkya Rahane scored an unbeaten fifty to take Rising Pune Supergiants home with ease as the MS Dhoni-led new entrants began their Indian Premier League journey in an emphatic way. Rahane and Faf du Plessis put on 78 for the opening wicket to lead Pune to a commanding nine-wicket win over […]
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