Nair completes hat-trick of tons as Karnataka take lead

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:44

Young batsman Karun Nair completed a hat-trick of first-class centuries in his debut season as Karnataka seized control on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against hosts Punjab, taking a 81-run first innings lead, here Monday.

New ODI rule should be looked into: Virat Kohli

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:17

Indian batsman Virat Kohli on Friday said the new ODI rule, which enforces an extra fielder inside the 30-yard circle at all times, should be looked into as it is working against the bowlers.

Guptill might miss October Bangladesh tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 15:23

New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is suspected to have had a finger fracture while playing for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their final round robin match of the Caribbean Premier League in the West Indies.

Taliban, Pak police relationship is of bowler, batsman: IG

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 17:33

In a bizarre statement, a senior Pakistani police official on Monday compared the relationship between the Taliban and police as one between a bowler and a batsman involved in a test match.

Injury fears cloud Pietersen, Steve Smith`s participation in third Ashes Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 11:30

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen and his Australian counterpart Steve Smith must reportedly prove their fitness during training on Wednesday if they are to play in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Warner says deserved `dumping` punishment despite Ashes recall

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 13:12

Controversial Australian batsman David Warner has admitted that he needed to be dumped from the national team even as reports emerged that he will rejoin the Australian squad in England on Monday.

Bell happy with `senior` England player role after two Ashes tons

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 12:21

England batsman Ian Bell has said that he is enjoying having emerged as his side`s senior batsman in the current Ashes series after scoring two centuries and gathering 317 runs in the first two Tests of this series.

`Dumped` Cowan thrilled to lead Australia XI against Sussex

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 11:49

Australian batsman Ed Cowan will captain the XI squad in a three-day match against Sussex from Friday at the Sussex County Cricket Club ground, even though he has been dumped from the first and the second Tests.

`Dumped` Warner back in Ashes contention with swashbuckling 193 against Proteas A

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 11:20

Troubled Australian batsman David Warner has come back in contention for the Ashes after his impressive performance helped put Australia A in a strong position on the first day of their first four-day Tests against South Africa A on Wednesday.

Hanif Mohammad recovering well from liver cancer, says Mushtaq

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 22:15

Legendary Pakistan batsman and former captain Hanif Muhammad is recovering well from liver cancer after undergoing a successful surgery in London, brother and former Test cricker Mushtaq Muhammad confirmed.

Trott had to sit down with team shrink after `wrong out` decision

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 13:57

England batsman Jonathan Trott reportedly had to sit down with the team psychologist to cool down after an umpiring mistake sent him into a meltdown on day two of the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Flower confident Pietersen will fully recover for Ashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:47

England coach Andy Flower is confident team`s premier Test batsman, Kevin Pietersen`s knee problem will not prevent him playing a full part in the forthcoming Ashes summer.