Indian team hit with major blow as key player ruled out of T20I matches
NEW DELHI: The health condition of the Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has forced him to be out of the final two T20I matches against South Africa. Shahbaz Ahmed has been selected as his replacement in the team. The board of Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement confirming that Patel
Four Indian Cricketers suspended over corruption charges
GUWAHATI, India: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has confirmed the suspension of four domestic cricketers due to suspected corruption in domestic cricket. Indian media outlets have reported that the players face allegations of engaging in activities throughout the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy held from November 26, to December 8. The
Tensions rise in Indian team dressing room as Gambhir, Kohli, and Rohit relations sour
NEW DELHI: Indian media outlets indicate escalating friction inside the cricket squad’s dressing room as the relationship between head coach Gautam Gambhir and seasoned batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is said to have worsened. Several sources report that the environment within the ODI team has been heavily tense with
BCCI to Rohit Sharma: Focus on fitness and performance, not speculation
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has apparently suggested that former captain and senior opener Rohit Sharma avoid discussing rumours about his future and instead concentrate entirely on his fitness and performance, on the field. Speculation was ongoing regarding the 37-year- batsman’s prospects before last month’s
Chris Broad exposes India’s financial power undermining world cricket
ISLAMABAD: India’s financial power has destroyed the global game of cricket, ex-ICC match referee Chris Broad said. Broad revealed that the Indian cricket team is given a privileged treatment in different aspects, thus the game loses its fairness. In an exclusive interview with a foreign media outlet, Broad disclosed criminal
Pakistan’s Sidra Ameen century celebration ruffles feathers in India
LAHORE: Pakistan women’s cricket team batter Sidra Ameen has hit the headlines, not only for breaking records with her performance, but also for an act that has ruffled feathers on the other side. During the current ODI series against South Africa, Sidra Ameen has registered back-to-back centuries, 121 in the
