Cricket News from India.

1,200 cricket teams to vie for premier league in Himachal

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:38:29 GMT

The cricketing season is back in the hills of Himachal Pradesh with a staggering 1,200 teams, mainly from rural areas, all set to compete in the mega premier league starting in November.

Indian film drops Pakistan's Asif - report

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:15:03 GMT

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif has been dropped from a planned role in a South Indian film after he was embroiled in betting scam allegations, Indian media reported Wednesday.

Padukone, Kumble, Dravid among stars to welcome Queen's Baton Relay to Bangalore

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:57:29 GMT

Some of the leading lights of Indian sports will welcome the Queens Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, which reaches Bangalore on September 2.

Pakistan scandal throws focus on India

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:04 GMT

Young Indian cricketers were on Tuesday warned of the perils of corruption following the illicit gambling allegations levelled against the Pakistani team in England.

"Asif's ex-girlfriend managed seven Pak cricketers, said could strike deals,"' says Dixit

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:32:25 GMT

Dheeraj Dixit, the Indian photographer named in the match fixing scandal, has alleged that Veena Malik, the former girlfriend of Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif, had told him that she managed seven players and could strike a deal for fixing cricket

Police seek Dhoni's help in anti-Maoist campaign

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:04:05 GMT

Jharkhand Police have sought help of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a campaign against Maoist rebels.

Yuvraj still a top batsman, says Murali

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:02:18 GMT

Indias middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh is only going through a bad phase in his career and will certainly make an impact in the 2011 World Cup, says legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.

Murali to play another three years

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:59:42 GMT

Muttiah Muralitharan -- having done all the hard work and accomplished just about everything a bowler could dream of, including a record 800 Test wickets -- is all set to enjoy his life and playing cricket for "another three years" before hanging

PCB to take action after British police investigation is over: Sharad Pawar

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:53:53 GMT

International Cricket Council (ICC) President Sharad Pawar on Monday said that the Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) would be able to take appropriate action in the spot-fixing scandal only after the investigation is completed by the British police.

Dhoni offers prayers at Deori temple near Ranchi

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:47:52 GMT

Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the vintage Devi temple known as Deori here on Monday and sought blessings of the divine along with his newly wed wife Sakshi and other family members.

India blocks use of umpire review system for upcoming Australia series

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:05:00 GMT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has blocked the use of the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) for the India-Australia series to be played in October.

India declines comment on Pakistan scandal

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:45:00 GMT

India's cricket board on Monday reacted cautiously to the spot-fixing scandal around the Pakistan team, saying the world governing body would deal with it.

Lalit Modi's disciplinary hearings next month

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:06:23 GMT

The Indian cricket board's disciplinary committee looking into the suspension of Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi Sunday fixed two sets of dates for the hearings in September.

India fined for slow over rate

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:42:11 GMT

India was fined for its slow over rate in the final of the tri-nation ODI cricket series against Sri Lanka here Saturday.

BCCI denies Modi"s allegation of rigging players" bid

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:16:20 GMT

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Shashank Manohar has denied allegations made by suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi that senior officials fixed the bidding of players for the 2009 tournament.

Dilshan's century guides Sri Lanka to a thumping win

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:33:51 GMT

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a fine century to guide Sri Lanka to a thumping 74-run win over India in the Triangular Series final at the Ranagiri Satdium here Saturday.

BCCI president Manohar defends Srinivasan, says Modi is lying

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:06:31 GMT

The Indian cricket board Monday said that claims made by suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi that board secretary N. Srinivasan fixed the 2009 players' auction were baseless and malicious.

Sri Lanka elect to bat against India

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:15:02 GMT

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara elected to bat after winning the toss against India in the triangular one-day series final on Saturday.

IPL helped in creating harmony among international cricketers: Jayawardene

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:54:43 GMT

Sri Lankan vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has given an opportunity to international cricketers to get to know each other better creating harmony among them.

Mumbai, Punjab enter final of Buchi Babu cricket

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:55:04 GMT

Mumbai and Punjab entered the final of the Buchi Babu Memorial All-India cricket tournament here Friday, defeating Karnataka and Kerala, respectively.