Mushtaq to conduct camp at GHCA KATHMANDU: Former Pakistan international cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq is coming to Nepal next month to conduct a week-long training camp at the Wai Wai Great Himalaya Cricket Academy. According to GHCA, Mushtaq — regarded as one of the best spin... 09 Mar, 2020
India survive Dananjaya brilliance to beat Sri Lanka PALLEKELE: Akila Dananjaya's career-best 6-54 was in vain as India beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in their second one-day international to go 2-0 up in the five-match series on Thursday. Dananjaya ran through India's top and middle order but... 25 Aug, 2017
Art of deception will help spinners thrive in IPL NEW DELHI: Contrary to popular belief, Twenty20 cricket rewards brains as well as brawn with the smartest spinners able to find a way to nullify the most explosive batsmen, according to wily Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran Amit Mishra. Mishra's... 05 Apr, 2017
Ashwin increases repertoire to keep batsmen in a spin NEW DELHI: Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is adding a surprise leg-break to his already formidable bag of tricks but is convinced that the controversial 'doosra' cannot be bowled with a straight arm. The 29-year-old is basking in the... 31 Dec, 2015
Sri Lankan spinner Kaushal barred from using the "doosra" COLOMBO: Sri Lankan off spinner Tharindu Kaushal is banned from using a variation in his bowling after independent assessments concluded that he bowls it with an illegal action, the International Cricket Council announced Tuesday. The ICC said... 29 Sep, 2015
New Zealand set for tough Sri Lanka test GALLE: New Zealand face a severe examination of their skill and stamina as they prepare to take on buoyant Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting on Tuesday. On top of the challenge of playing on unfamiliar wickets in oppressive heat and humidity,... 16 Aug, 2009
Aussie spinners agree to flick 'doosra' SYDNEY: Australia's leading spin bowlers say they are firmly against coaching the controversial 'doosra', with one Test great saying it is an illegal delivery. The 'doosra', an Urdu term for a ball that turns away from a right-hander, as opposed to a... 27 Jul, 2009
India take 3-0 lead Kanpur, November 20:India crafted a 16-run win in the shortened third one-day international against England to go 3-0 up in the seven-match series today.Chasing a modest England total of 240, the home team were 198-5 after 40 overs when poor light... 21 Nov, 2008
India fightback slows Australia’s victory bid Bangalore, October 12:Australian captain Ricky Ponting faced a tricky decision on a likely target for India after the hosts clawed their way back into the first cricket Test on Sunday.The tourists will start the final day’s play with an overall lead... 12 Oct, 2008
Bips romancing gen next MUMBAI:Romancing younger men on screen seems to be in vogue in Bollywood. The latest to join the bandwagon is Bipasha Basu who pairs up with Ranbir Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh in two of her forthcoming films.While Ranbir is Bipasha’s co-star in... Travel Abroad 29 Mar, 2008
Vaas powers Sri Lanka to victory over WI Georgetown, March 27:Chaminda Vaas took 5-61 to lead Sri Lanka to an historic first win in the Caribbean, defeating West Indies by 121 runs with 6.4 overs left in the opening Test.West Indies, resuming on 96-1 and needing 437 for victory, tried holding... 28 Mar, 2008
Gilchrist ton guides Aussies to victory Perth, February 15:Retiring wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist scored a century in his final appearance at his home WACA Ground today as Australia beat Sri Lanka by 63 runs in a limited-overs tri-series match.Australia was all out for 236, then Brad Hogg took... 15 Feb, 2008
