Page 775 - Cricket News
On this day 12 years ago, Shoaib Akhtar took 4 wickets for KKR on IPL debut
Pakistani spearhead Akhtar dismissed Gautam Gambhir (10), Virender Sehwag (0), AB de Villiers (7), and Manoj Tiwary (9)
 "On this day 12 years ago, Shoaib Akhtar took 4 wickets for KKR on IPL debut")
On this day 17 years ago, West Indies chased highest total in Test cricket
In 2013, South Africa went very close to break Windies' record in the format. Chasing 458 runs against India in Johannesburg, the Proteas fell eight-run shy of the target and the match ended in a draw
 "On this day 17 years ago, West Indies chased highest total in Test cricket")
Gambhir, Irfan recall instances when 'captain cool' Dhoni lost his temper
In the IPL, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar all have faced Dhoni's wrath at some point or the other
 "Gambhir, Irfan recall instances when 'captain cool' Dhoni lost his temper")
Coronavirus impact: ICC postpones Women's ODI, men's U-19 WC qualifiers
The women's event, from July 3-19 in Sri Lanka, was to feature 10 teams -- the hosts, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, United States, West Indies, and Zimbabwe
 "Coronavirus impact: ICC postpones Women's ODI, men's U-19 WC qualifiers")
On this day last year, Mumbai Indian stunned CSK to win its 4th IPL title
The side defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by one run in the finals of the tournament to become the most successful IPL franchise ever
 "On this day last year, Mumbai Indian stunned CSK to win its 4th IPL title")
Here's why AB de Villiers compared Kohli, Smith with Federer and Nadal
IPL not just a tournament but also about friendship, says AB de Villiers
 "Here's why AB de Villiers compared Kohli, Smith with Federer and Nadal")
Coronavirus: Afghanistan cricket board announces 25% pay cut for coaches
Head coach Lance Klusener, batting coach HD Ackermann and assistant coach Nawroz Mangal are among those impacted by the decision
 "Coronavirus: Afghanistan cricket board announces 25% pay cut for coaches")
With IPL wait getting longer amid Covid-19, viewers switch to films & news
Advertisers have estimated the loss in commercials could be Rs 6,000-7,000 crore in April and May. The loss includes ad revenues from IPL
 "With IPL wait getting longer amid Covid-19, viewers switch to films & news")
It evokes 'verbal diarrhoea': Warne slams obsession with Baggy Green cap
I loved playing cricket for Australia, and I didn't need to wear that cap or have that verbal diarrhoea about it, I just enjoyed playing cricket for Australia, says Shane Warne
 "It evokes 'verbal diarrhoea': Warne slams obsession with Baggy Green cap")
Covid-19: ICC still plans to go ahead with T20 WC, players not so confident
There has been no meeting (in the last week) between ICC and Cricket Australia over ICC T20 World Cup 2020 and there is no update and contingency planning continues, says an ICC official
 "Covid-19: ICC still plans to go ahead with T20 WC, players not so confident")
Rahul enjoys keeping, says still finds difficult to keep against Bumrah
K L Rahul also said that the 2016 IPL with the Royal Challengers Bangalore was a 'career-defining season' for him
 "Rahul enjoys keeping, says still finds difficult to keep against Bumrah")
England Cricket Board working closely with govt to safely resume playing
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said that the lockdown will be in place at least until June 1
 "England Cricket Board working closely with govt to safely resume playing")
Sri Lanka skipper Karunaratne aims to reach top-four in ODI, Test cricket
Sri Lanka is currently at the eighth spot in the ODI rankings, but the side whitewashed West Indies in the three-match ODI series earlier this year.
 "Sri Lanka skipper Karunaratne aims to reach top-four in ODI, Test cricket")
Coronavirus: Warner terms Aus vs NZ ODI match without spectators 'bizzare'
Australia played against New Zealand in an ODI without spectators on March 13, which till date stands as the last international cricket match before Covid-19 pandemic suspended cricketing action
 "Coronavirus: Warner terms Aus vs NZ ODI match without spectators 'bizzare'")
India needs to subdue Warner, Smith for its success in Aus: Ian Chappell
Australia will welcome Virat Kohli's troops in the latest edition of Border-Gavaskar Trophy which is currently scheduled to begin in November
 "India needs to subdue Warner, Smith for its success in Aus: Ian Chappell")
Virat Kohli reveals his favourite cricket moment apart from 2011 WC final
Kohli, the current India skipper, also admitted the "magical" atmosphere will be missing if the cricket season currently stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic resumes in empty stadiums.
 "Virat Kohli reveals his favourite cricket moment apart from 2011 WC final")
Sachin Tendulkar recalls 'special stint' with Yorkshire county in 1992
As India continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Tendulkar made a donation to a Mumbai based non-profit organisation to aid 4,000 underprivileged people, including children
 "Sachin Tendulkar recalls 'special stint' with Yorkshire county in 1992")
Covid-19: David Warner doesn't think T20 World Cup can go ahead as planned
The ICC T20 World Cup is slated to be held in Australia in October-November this year
 "Covid-19: David Warner doesn't think T20 World Cup can go ahead as planned")
Pakistan cricket board releases detailed judgement on Umar Akmal's 3-yr ban
Akmal was charged with two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents on March 17
 "Pakistan cricket board releases detailed judgement on Umar Akmal's 3-yr ban")
Root optimistic on resuming England home season despite coronavirus threat
Some media reports have suggested an expanded squad of up to 30 could remain in camp for as long as nine weeks, with Tests played behind closed doors
 "Root optimistic on resuming England home season despite coronavirus threat")