Women's Cricket: England set 228-run target for India in 1st ODI of three-match series

September 18, 2022 9:06 PM

Women's Cricket: England set 228-run target for India in 1st ODI of three-match series

In international women's cricket, the first one-day international match of 3-match-ODI series between India and England is underway at County Ground at Hove in England. England has given a target of 228 runs to India. By the time of filing this report, India were 84 on 1 in 15 overs. Earlier, England scored 227 runs with a loss of seven wickets in 50 overs. India had won the toss and elected to bowl first. Before this series, England women had won the 3-match T20 international series ag...

Cricket: IPL 2020 Suspended Indefinitely

April 17, 2020 8:31 AM

Cricket: IPL 2020 Suspended Indefinitely

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the  Indian Premier League 2020 indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that due to the evolving global health concerns regarding COVID-19 and lockdown measures implemented by the Government of India to contain the spread of the pandemic, the IPL Governing Council of the BCCI has decided that the IPL 2020 Season will be suspended till further notice.   Talking about the future, Mr Shah said BCCI will conti...

Cricketer Kevin Pietersen urges Indians to follow govt directions on self-isolation to contain COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020 2:31 PM

Cricketer Kevin Pietersen urges Indians to follow govt directions on self-isolation to contain COVID-19 pandemic

Cricketer Kevin Pietersen tweeted in Hindi urging Indian citizens to follow government directions on self-isolation to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The 39-year-old former England captain said in the tweet that everyone is united in the fight against COVID-19. He urged everyone should to listen to their government's instructions and stay at home for a few days.

New Zealand cricketers, staff members gone into 14-day self-isolation after Australia tour

March 20, 2020 1:12 PM

New Zealand cricketers, staff members gone into 14-day self-isolation after Australia tour

New Zealand cricketers and support staff members have gone into a 14-day self-isolation period after returning from their aborted Australia tour due to COVID 19. New Zealand Cricket confirmed that all 15 players and support staff members who returned from Sydney last weekend have gone into self-isolation as per the government's directive. New Zealand were scheduled to play three ODIs and as many T20s but the Chappell-Hadlee series was called off after just one ODI, which was held withou...

Cricket Australia planning to host men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

March 17, 2020 2:29 PM

Cricket Australia planning to host men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule in October despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing a collapse of sports events worldwide. The novel coronavirus outbreak has shredded sports calendars worldwide, including international and domestic cricket. Cricket Australia Chief Kevin Roberts hopes that all forms of sport can be played again in a few weeks or a few months' time. The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifi...

First ODI match between India and South Africa abandoned in Dharamsala due to incessant rain

March 12, 2020 8:58 PM

First ODI match between India and South Africa abandoned in Dharamsala due to incessant rain

The first One-Day International match between India and South Africa was today abandoned in Dharamsala without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain. The Indian team led by Virat Kohli will now take on Quinton de Kock-led South Africa in the 2nd ODI in Lucknow on the 15th of March.  The third and final ODI  will be played in Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on 18th March. South Africa tour of India is the last one before the start of the IPL-2020. This India vs South Africa match is th...

South Africa ODI squad reach New Delhi for three-match series

March 9, 2020 12:48 PM

South Africa ODI squad reach New Delhi for three-match series

The South African cricket team reached New Delhi today for a three-match ODI series against India starting in Dharamsala from March 12. The 16-member side will be flying to the hill city today itself while the Indian squad will reach the venue on Tuesday. The centrally contracted Indian players will undergo a series of medical tests at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to ascertain fitness as well as to assess workload. The visiting team is accompanied by Cricket South Africa's ...

Women's T20 World Cup: India to take on Australia in finals

March 5, 2020 8:03 PM

Women's T20 World Cup: India to take on Australia in finals

In Cricket, India will take on four-time winners Australia in the final of the women's Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne on Sunday which coincides with International Women's Day.   An unbeaten run in the group stage propelled India into their maiden Women's T20 World Cup final against defending champions Australia after their last-four clash against England was washed out in Sydney today. Persistent rain since morning delayed the toss and eventually, the semifinal was ca...

Cricket: New Zealand wins Second Test against India

March 2, 2020 10:54 AM

Cricket: New Zealand wins Second Test against India

In Cricket, New Zealand have won the second Test against India by seven wickets clinching the two match series 2-Nil. New Zealand achieved 132 run target losing three wickets only at Christchurch. Earlier, India were all out for 124 in their second innings leaving New Zealand to chase 132 runs. Resuming the third day play on 90 for six, India lost overnight batsmen Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant early.   For the hosts, lead pacer Trent Boult finished with impressive figures of 4 for 28 and his n...

New Zealand beat India by 10 wickets in 1st test at Wellington

February 24, 2020 3:11 PM

New Zealand beat India by 10 wickets in 1st test at Wellington

In cricket, India lost the first Test match against New Zealand by 10 wickets at Basin Reserve in Wellington today. After conceding a huge lead of 183 runs, India were bundled out for a paltry 191 runs in their second innings. New Zealand scored nine runs required to win the match in just 10 balls to lead the two-match series one-nil. This victory marks the 100th Test win for New Zealand. Earlier, New Zealand were bowled out for 348 runs in their first innings in reply to India's 165 ru...