Numerous Pak cricketers to feature in Sri Lankan Premier League 2013

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 13:29

The Sri Lankan Premier League is set to attract a large number of Pakistani spectators as players from the country will rule the roost in each of the seven participating teams.

IPL matches stay put in Chennai: BCCI

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 17:32

The Indian cricket board has no plans to shift Indian Premier League (IPL) matches out of Chennai despite threats by Tamil activists to disrupt games involving Sri Lankan players.

Michael Clarke to consult medics before making IPL Commitments

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 14:19

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he will consult with medical experts before making a decision about playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), although he added that it is unlikely that his back and hamstring problems will keep him out of the Ashes tour.

Sialkot Stallions players unhappy with PCB

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 10:18

Members of the Sialkot Stallions team that went to South Africa late last year to play in the Champions League Twenty20, remain unhappy with the share given to them from the appearance fee of USD 500,000 by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Windies women's team returns home to big welcome

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 16:31

The West Indies women`s cricket team returned to the Caribbean following a long but successful tour of Asia.

MCC calls for inclusion of T20 cricket in 2024 Olympic Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 19:24

MCC`s world cricket committee has called for the inclusion of Twenty20 cricket at the 2024 Olympic Games.

WICB hails success of Caribbean T20

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 14:01

Newly appointed West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief Michael Muirhead hailed the regional governing body`s role in the Caribbean Twenty20 as the tournament bowled off here with fanfare.

Shakib, Nazir and Afridi hit jackpots in BPL auction

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 14:22

Around 150 foreigners went under the hammer for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction on Thursday despite a pay row, and local star Shakib Al Hasan along with Pakistani duo of Imran Nazir and Shahid Afridi emerged as the biggest gainers.

‘Lack of quality off spinner may be Proteas’ achilles heel in T20s against Kiwi's

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 10:44

South Africa selectors might face a selection conundrum due to lack of quality off spinner in the shortest format of the game ahead of their three Twenty20 internationals against New Zealand, according to sports writer Rob Houwing.

Young replaces Holland in Adelaide strikers squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 11:56

Spinner Jon Holland has been replaced by Brad Young in the Adelaide Strikers squad for the ongoing Australia`s domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL).

‘Master blaster’ Richards urges ICC to cut down number of T20s

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 13:40

Caribbean legend Viv Richards has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to slash the number of Twenty20 internationals and bring proper balance between all formats of cricket.

Sri Lanka T20 captain Mathews unfazed by chief selector’s batting-style criticism

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 12:28

Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Angelo Mathews has said he is not concerned with the criticism of his batting by chief selector Ashantha de Mel, and added it won’t affect him as he prepares to lead the side against New Zealand in a one-off Twenty20 next Tuesday.