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Under-19 Cricketers Fend For…

A committee appointed by the Supreme Court had allowed the BCCI CEO Rahul Johri to sanction funds for the senior players Close to two weeks into their series against England, the Indian Under-19 cricket team and staff including coach Rahul Dravid are fending for themselves after not receiving their daily allowances. A report in The Indian Express mentions that the Supreme Court’s recent directives to the BCCI over the Lodha recommendations and demonetisation have had a direct effect on the fledgling cricketers.

Not underestimating Bangladesh, says Saha

Resounding success against England and New Zealand notwithstanding, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said his team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. “Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper.

ICC starts ‘Big Three’ rollback despite BCCI opposition

The International Cricket Council had agreed in principle to rollback the ‘Big Three’ domination in the game’s finances and administration process which was decided in 2014. A new executive committee was decided to form in 2014 which comprises of Board of Control for Cricket in India , Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board to make most of the key executive decisions.

ICC confirms league plans but faces BCCI opposition over ‘Big Three’ scale-back

Dave Richardson said the ICC chief executive’s committee “explored a whole range of solutions to the future structure of bilateral cricket” The International Cricket Council has confirmed radical plans to introduce leagues to Tests and one-dayers, but its hopes of phasing out the controversial ‘Big Three’ model has been met with resistance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. In an effort to give international cricket significant structure, a meeting of the ICC’s chief executives’ committee in Dubai has yielded an agreement to put forward plans for a nine-team Test league to run over a two-year period from 2019.

BCCI new head Vinod Rai confirms India’s participation in ICC Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s new interim head Vinod Rai put all speculations to rest and made it clear that India would be participating in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for June in England. According to a report in Bangalore Mirror, the former Comptroller and Auditor General of India said that the Indian cricket governing body will request the International Cricket Council not to change the controversial revenue model formula now but later in the year.

Hussey warns Aus to avoid angering Kohli

Australia need a clear strategy to keep Virat Kohli in check and refrain from getting into verbal confrontations with the India captain during the four-Test series starting this month, former batsman Mike Hussey has said. Under leading batsman Kohli, India are unbeaten in their last 18 Tests, registering series wins in Sri Lanka and West Indies, while thumping South Africa, New Zealand and England at home.

Shaw a talented player but got a long way to go: Dravid

Batting legend and India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid described Mambai teen sensation Prithvi Shaw, part of the team for the ongoing youth ODI series against England, as a “talented” player who can become even better through learning and experience. “He is a talented player but he’s got a long way to go.

Shaw a talented player but got a long way to go: Dravid

Batting legend and India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid described Mambai teen sensation Prithvi Shaw, part of the team for the ongoing youth ODI series against England, as a “talented” player who can become even better through learning and experience. “He is a talented player but he’s got a long way to go.

Sport24.co.za | Domingo: Is 77.78% a ‘fail’, then?

It is a far cry from when they looked such a motley, debilitated crew by the middle of 2016, following early exit from a triangular one-day international series in the Caribbean, another failed major-tournament quest , a home Test series loss to England and away thumping in that format by the Indians. But the turnaround of the national side in the two most relevant landscapes – Tests and ODIs – has been nothing short of startling … making it seem an especially jarring development that head coach Russell Domingo now knows, almost seven months before the completion of his current contract period, that he will have to reapply for the post.

Alex Hales: Ruled out by a broken hand

Of the 15-man squad selected for the ODI series against India, which England lost 2-1, Hales’ absence is the only change, with no replacement selected. That gives Sam Billings three more matches to press his case as an alternative partner for Jason Roy at the top of the order but seamers Stuart Broad, Steven Finn and Chris Jordan have been overlooked.

David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings

Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.

Mickey Arthur: Pakistan are still a fledgling ODI side

“We’re ranked eighth at the moment and I think you could see the gap between eight and one. So we’ve got a lot of work to do in that regard,” said Mickey Arthur A Getty Images Following an embarrassing 4-1 loss in the just concluded One-Day International series, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur stated that following the loss, the scenario is clear as why hosts Australia are the No.

Virat Kohli’s losing streak on captaincy debut and other statistical…

The first T20I of the three-match series between India and England at Green Park, Kanpur was totally dominated by the Eoin Morgan ‘s men against Virat Kohli and his co. After restricting India to 147 for 7, English batsman got off a good start before openers Jason Roy and Sam Billings both were dismissed in the fourth over by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Captain Morgan then took charge along with Joe Root, and anchored the innings with their 83-run partnership.

Jonathan Trott is excited by the new set-up at Edgbaston.

JONATHAN Trott today reflected upon the back-room restructuring at Warwickshire and admitted: “It excites me to see the club striving to get better.” Monday, 9th January was a momentous one at Edgbaston as Jim Troughton was appointed first team coach with responsibility for all first-team matters while Ashley Giles returned to the club in an overarching strategic role as sport director.

MS Dhoni felicitated by Kapil Dev at innings break during third ODI in Kolkata30 min ago

Kolkata, Jan 22: Mahendra Singh Dhoni , who relinquished the One-Day International and T20 captaincy recently, was felicitated by Cricket Association of Bengal for his contribution to Indian cricket during the innings break of the third ODI against England here on Sunday. Dhoni, who led India to two World Cups – one 50-over and one T20 – along with a Champions Trophy, received a crystal trophy from India’s first 50-over World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev to loud cheers of “Dhoni, Dhoni” from the 55,000-odd spectators.

Close-in: The young turks of India

There’s no time like now to play cricket for India and there are quite a few talented young players, like Parthiv Patel, to choose from The last few weeks have been an exciting period in Indian cricket. The finals of the Ranji Trophy resulted in a historic win for Gujarat.

India vs England – 3rd ODI

Hosts India take on visitors England in the third and final One-Day International , at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Saturday. India, who are known to be a dangerous side back at home, will be the favourites to win this tie, as they aim to come up with a stellar performance and prove the English players, why they are still one of the formidable side at home.

Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews wants his side to start afresh in the limited-overs section of their tour of South Africa after a whitewash defeat to the Proteas in the Test series. Reuters/Ed Sykes Johannesburg – Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.

Stints in tennis ball cricket helped Kedar Jadhav

Considering the attention he has been getting post the knock, the Pune boy is not sure whether he will be able to hang out with his friends at Vaishali without being recognised by people. PUNE: After his match-winning knock of 120 against England in the first ODI in Pune on Sunday, life has changed for India batsman Kedar Jadhav .

England asked to bat first in Pune

Virat Kohli, starting life as India’s 50-over captain after inheriting the reins from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, won the toss and opted to chase under lights in the day/night contest at MCA Stadium. England selected Jake Ball ahead of fellow seamer Liam Plunkett, who has been struggling with a calf injury, with Joe Root back at number three after missing both warm-ups to attend the birth of his first child.

Eoin Morgan has backed England to continue playing ‘explosive’ one-day cricket

Eoin Morgan backed England to continue playing “explosive” one-day cricket in India but home captain Virat Kohli believes that commitment to attack could be their downfall. England lost the Test leg 4-0 before Christmas but their limited-overs unit has been a different proposition since a selection overhaul following the 2015 World Cup, winning five of the seven series since then.