By Dr. Farhan M. Asrar Who says Polo is the game of kings, cricket in the subcontinent has had its share of privileged Maharajas and Nawabs who left their mark in cricket history in their own unique ways. The captain of the first official Indian tour to England in 1932 [...]
Ludhiana: Not that Punjabis needed any more reasons to move to Canada. There are plenty. But the World Cup Cricket has added one more in the form of a young cricketer in Canada’s squad who has become an instant celebrity in Punjab. While England’s Monty Panesar may have been the inspiration behind Akshay-starrer ‘Patiala House’, [...]
Dhaka: Rock star Bryan Adams provided the sparks as a dazzling opening ceremony, showcasing a vibrant blend of sub-continental traditions and modernity, on Thursday launched the 10th edition of the cricket World Cup, setting the stage for 43 days of high-voltage cricketing extravaganza. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared the event open amid thundering cheers [...]
Narayanganj: For others winning this World Cup could be a matter of pride and glory for the country. For Pakistan, which has won a World Cup and hosted a final, a lot more is at stake. A terror attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 had put an end to Pakistan [...]
New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan feels that pressure could have a huge effect on Indian players as they embark on their journey to regain the cricket World Cup after 28 years. “I must tell that Indian media puts huge pressure on the Indian players. It’s difficult for them to play freely. I can understand [...]
Karachi: Coach Waqar Younis sees the upcoming World Cup as crucial for the redemption of Pakistan’s image in the cricket world and for the restoration of international matches in the country. “It is not just about winning the World Cup, it is also about the effects that our performances will have on convincing teams to [...]
Chennai: Zimbabwe head coach Alan Butcher’s comments were repeatedly muted at the press conference in the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Thursday as he inadvertently kept switching off the microphone. However, the former England Test player will hope the performances of his players come through loud and clear at the World Cup. Skipper Elton Chigumbura [...]
by Amrit Mathur With the World Cup starting in less than a month, the question uppermost on everyone’s mind is: Can India pull it off? India are strong favourites as they have a balanced team, the playing slots are sorted out and there is quality in the bench strength. The big stars, rich in experience, [...]
International Cricket Council had concerns about the presence of London bookie Mazhar Majeed, who was at the centre of spot-fixing scandal that rocked world cricket two months ago, during the Sydney Test early this year but failed to inform Cricket Austraia about it, a report claimed on Monday. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, in its programme ‘Four [...]
Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday completed his sixth double hundred in Test cricket, adding to the mountain of runs he has accumulated in his over two-decade career. Tendulkar’s knock of 214 came against Australia in the second Test in Bangalore. The right-hander took 363 balls and struck 22 fours and a couple of [...]
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