1st Test: Perera's five-fer hands Sri Lanka massive win against Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:25

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera picked up five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped fragile Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs in the first Test here Thursday.

Dominica government backs embattled Windies spinner

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 15:07

The Dominica government said it was standing behind the embattled West Indies off-spinner, Shane Shillingford, who has been suspended from international cricket because of an illegal bowling action.

We are ready for a fight in Test series, says Ashwin

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:29

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin refused to read too much into India`s 0-2 drubbing in the ODI series against South Africa and said that the result has rather made the players "ready for a fight" in the two-match Test series beginning on December 18.

Saqlain impressed with West Indies spinners

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 13:33

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq said he was honoured to be invited to the Caribbean to train the current generation of West Indies spinners.

Narine aiming to extend wicket-taking form

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 14:08

West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine, who recaptured his best form with a four wicket haul against Pakistan Tuesday, is aiming to extend his wicket taking momentum to the third ODI which bowls off in St. Lucia onFriday.

Swann eyeing swift comeback in Eng team following successful elbow surgery

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 13:17

England off spinner Graeme Swann has said he is feeling great after his successful elbow surgery that ruled him out of the Test series against New Zealand, adding he wants to make a comeback in the team as soon as possible.

Swann on recovery mode for Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:00

England`s number one off-spinner Graeme Swann has been officially cleared to play in the Ashes after undergoing successful elbow surgery in the United States.

Ajmal set for Australia, Afridi rules out featuring in Big Bash League

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 16:15

Pakistani cricketer Saeed Ajmal is all set to take part in the Australian Big Bash League after the Pakistan Cricket Board`s (PCB) granted permission to three players to participate in the event.

Ajmal to play in Australian Big Bash

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 10:31

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal will play a match in the Australia`s Twenty20 Big Bash after his Cricket Board allowed its players to participate in the league.

Lyon in high spirits ahead of Gabba Test despite modest form of late

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 16:14

Australia off spinner Nathan Lyon has said he is happy with his preparation for the first Test match against South Africa at The Gabba, in Brisbane, starting on November 9, despite displaying modest form in domestic competitions of late.

Botha says ‘information overload’ unsettling Oz spinner Lyon

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 13:30

South Africa off spinner Johan Botha has said Australian Test spinner Nathan Lyon is currently suffering from information overload, and must clear his mind before first Test match against the Proteas at Gabba, starting November 9.

Swann says KP must be ready to laugh at himself in England dressing room

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 13:37

England off spinner Graeme Swann has said Kevin Pietersen, who was reinstated in the squad for the India tour, must be ready to laugh at jokes directed at him in the dressing room.