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BCCI decision is shocking: Ajit Chandila on life ban

Faridabad, Jan 19 (ANI): Cricketer Ajit Chandila, who has been banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for spot-fixing on Monday, said the decision was hard and shocking. Chandila added that since Patiala House Court's decision was in his favour, he has hopes of playing for the country again. Chandila further said that he would write an application to the BCCI to reconsider their decision.

Indian bowlers will learn from this series: Ravi Shastri

Canberra, Jan 19 (ANI): Indian Cricket team Director Ravi Shastri on Tuesday said after the India-Australia cricket series, the bowlers will definitely learn something. He said the performance of the Indian Cricket team was disappointing. He added that the team could have pulled off the match in Melbourne, but somehow it did not happen. He further said that in Australia nothing came easy because Australians are the world champions.

BCCI should reconsider decision of banning Chandila: Veerpal Gurjar

Faridabad, Jan 18 (ANI): Veerpal Gurjar, brother of Ajit Chandila, on Monday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should reconsider its decision of banning Ajit Chandila. Gurjar added that he has already been given a clean chit given by a court and no one has the right to ruin one's future. He said they will urge the government to look into the matter and help them in getting justice.

Dhoni says Australian bowlers executed their plans well

Brisbane, Jan 16 (ANI): India's ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that the Australian bowlers executed their plans well after his team lost second one-day by seven wickets in Brisbane. Rohit Sharma burnished his reputation in limited-overs cricket with a second successive century but could not stop Australia from winning the second one-day to consolidate their lead in the series. Dhoni admitted that the major problem in his side was of execution and the Australian bowling made it difficult for the Indian batsmen to score at the later stage of the innings. Australia's opening pair eventually fell in quick succession after identical knocks of 71, but George Bailey added 78 runs with skipper Steven Smith (46) and George Maxwell (26 not out) hit the winning run to complete the chase with one over to spare. Aaron Finch said his 145-run partnership with Marsh gave them an advantage and also praised counterparts' bowling attack. Bailey followed his 112 in Perth with a 58-ball knock th

Team India gears up for 2nd ODI in Brisbane

Bribane, Jan 14 (ANI): After losing the first ODI against Australia on Jan 12 in Perth, team India has geared up for the second ODI to be played tomorrow. India will look to level the series in Brisbane after Australian captain Steve Smith's brilliant innings helped the hosts clinch a five wicket win over team India in the first ODI. Team India went under a practice session for the next match to be held in Brisbane.

Target of 310 runs a good score on board: MS Dhoni

Perth, Jan 12 (ANI): After getting defeated by five wickets in the first ODI against Australia, India's limited-over captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday said the target of 310 runs was a good score by the team. Talking of the bowling part in today's match Dhoni said that the fast bowlers bowled well and provided with a good start but spinners did not perform as expected of them. He further stressed that spinners could have avoided the easy boundaries.

Lodha panel recommends two separate governing bodies for IPL, BCCI (Part 1)

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): The Supreme Court appointed Justice (Retd.) R. M Lodha committee, which submitted their report on Monday, recommended two separate governing bodies for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In January 2015, the Supreme Court appointed the three-member committee consisting of Justice (Retd.) Lodha, Justice (Retd.) Ashok Bhan and Justice (Retd.) RV Raveendran in a bid to improve the tattered image of the BCCI. Justice (Retd.) R. M Lodha on Monday said that the governing council of IPL will be entitled to take all decisions concerning the IPL, which obviously will include the decision relating to financial matters. He, however, added that the governing council would be answerable directly to the general body of the BCCI.

Lodha panel recommends two separate governing bodies for IPL, BCCI (Part 2)

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): The Supreme Court appointed Justice (Retd.) R. M Lodha committee, which submitted their report on Monday, recommended two separate governing bodies for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In January 2015, the Supreme Court appointed the three-member committee consisting of Justice (Retd.) Lodha, Justice (Retd.) Ashok Bhan and Justice (Retd.) RV Raveendran in a bid to improve the tattered image of the BCCI. Justice (Retd.) R. M Lodha on Monday said that the governing council of IPL will be entitled to take all decisions concerning the IPL, which obviously will include the decision relating to financial matters. He, however, added that the governing council would be answerable directly to the general body of the BCCI.

Indian lawmakers, journalists play friendly cricket match

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Indian lawmakers battled it on pitch with journalists in a friendly match in the national capital at the third edition of 'Batting 4 life' which was dedicated to raise awareness around preventable childhood diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea. The trust formed by the Political Leaders Coalition for Child and Adolescent Health (PLCCAH) organised the match in association with a social services organisation, Global Health strategies (GHS) to provide policy direction for addressing issues related to child and adolescent health. News anchor and consulting editor of India Today Group, Rajdeep Sardesai, who was also present at the match, praised the efforts taken by the organisation help discuss issues on child health.The friendly match was won by lawmakers. Anurag Thakur, a BJP lawmaker, said that the game was played with a good sportsman spirit. The trophy was presented to the winning team by Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan.

Dhoni to lead India in World T20 at home

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been announced as India's limited-overs captain for next year's World Twenty20 while also throwing a lifeline for batsman Yuvraj Singh's international career by including him in the shortest format for Australia tour. India lost one-day international and Twenty20 series against South Africa at home under Dhoni, who retired from Tests during Australia tour last year and thereby paving way for Virat Kohli to take over as the captain in the five-day format. India will play five ODIs and three T20 internationals in Australia. All-rounder Yuvraj, who last played for India in 2014 World Twenty20 , has shown strong form during the domestic season. Chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil said that the left-handed batsman, who adjudged the best player during India's 50-over World Cup triumph in 2011, would always remain 'special'. Also making a comeback to the T20 team was 36-year-old left-arm fast bowler Ashish Nehra, who last played for India in

Indo-Pak series depends upon PCB, says Manohar

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on Tuesday said that the decision to play with Pakistan at a third venue entirely depends on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and clearance from the Government of India. With regard to IPL-2016, he said there will be a player draft for the two new teams and these players will be selected from the suspended teams of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

Amla- de Villiers defy Kohli's quest for 3-0 victory

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): South Africa on Sunday opted to salvage a draw in the final test here after the host tightened the grip on the match, riding high on Rahane's second ton of the series.India declared its second innings on 267-5 half an hour before the lunch break as soon as Rahane (100) became the fifth Indian to score centuries in each innings of a test match on the penultimate day at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium.Addressing post-match news conference, Indian fast bowler, Umesh Yadav, said that the visitors were playing defensive cricket under pressure. Even after Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Bavuma, the score moved at a funereal pace as de Villiers too curbed his natural aggression, needing 33 balls to get off the mark. Despite the presence of contemporary cricket's most destructive batsman in de Villiers and one of the most fluent scorers in Amla, the first 10 overs of their partnership did not yield a single run and things did not improve later either. Rahane then took a qui

Awaiting Govt's response on Indo-Pak cricket series: Rajeev Shukla

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): Senior BCCI functionary Rajeev Shukla said on Friday, that the cricket board is waiting for the Central Government's response for the holding of the India-Pakistan cricket series in Sri Lanka. He said that the BCCI has sent a proposal to the foreign ministry, but the response is yet awaited. Earlier, the BCCI had proposed that Pakistan play limited-over series against them in India in December, which includes five ODIs and two T20s. But later the proposal was refused by the PCB. India has not played a full bilateral Test series with Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. According to a memorandum of understanding signed between the PCB and BCCI, both countries are scheduled to play six series between 2015 and 2023 after a clearance from the Indian Government.

Gritty Rahane rescues India after Piedt shines

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): Ajinkya Rahane rescued India with a gutsy unbeaten 89, guiding the hosts to 231 for seven after off-spinner Dane Piedt made a memorable return to the South African test side on the opening day of the fourth and final test. India were reeling at 66-3 and then at 139-6 but Rahane, often unnoticed in the crowd of flashy strokeplayers around him, featured in two fifty-plus stands to help India post the highest total in the low-scoring four-match series. Ravichandran Ashwin was giving him company on six at stumps. For South Africa, Piedt claimed four wickets while paceman Kyle Abbot (3-23) also justified his recall for the final test against India, who have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. Of all the tracks used in the four-match series, the hard 22-yard strip at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium offered the least turn but Piedt conjured up a performance that left many wondering why the 25-year-old was not played before. Home captain Virat Kohli won his fourth successive

Kohli hits back over SA Test pitch row

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Virat Kohli steadfastly defended the spin-friendly pitches and once again resented the talk around the pitches, which he claimed "defied logic" while addressing a news conference in New Delhi. India beat South Africa inside three days both in Mohali and Nagpur, while also dominating the rained-out second test in Bangalore. Pitches used for the four-match series have taken some sheen off India's achievement, with the Nagpur surface rated as "poor" by the match referee. Indians are criticised for the game and techniques when they don't play well but when the visitors don't play well, it's always the wicket. Currently the number one test bowler, Steyn will finish the series having bowled only 11 overs, during India's first innings at Mohali. The turning tracks in India had already taken much of the sting off the Proteas attack and Steyn's injury meant he and Morne Morkel, who missed the Mohali contest with a quad strain, never bowled in tandem in the series. It mi

Virat Kohli confident of winning upcoming match against South Africa

Nagpur, Nov 24 (ANI): Leading 1-0 in what has now effectively become a three-game series after the washout at Bengaluru, Indian cricket Test captain, Virat Kohli, seemed to be confident and sees the next Test match as another opportunity to play good cricket. Kohli reiterated that his team is feeling good about approaching the upcoming match. South Africa pace spearhead Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the third Test against India in Nagpur after failing to sufficiently recover from a groin strain which he got during the opening match. South-African captain, Hashim Amla, said that Steyn was unlikely to take the field on Wednesday.

Delhi HC asks DDCA to pay Rs. 1 crore to state govt as entertainment tax

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): After the fourth test match between India and South Africa was scheduled to be held in Delhi, the High Court has directed DDCA to pay 1 crore rupees to the state government as a good will gesture and showing the intention to pay taxes due. DDCA Vice President Chetan Chouhan said that the DDCA will follow all instructions given by the court. He assured that the match will take place in the national capital.

Rain washes out third straight day of India-SA test match

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (ANI): Wet weather and soggy conditions ensured play was called off without a single ball being bowled for the third successive day in the second test between India and South Africa on Tuesday (November 17). After two days were lost to rain, the downpours relented in the morning but the wet outfield, especially along the run-up areas, remained a concern for the umpires. The match officials initially ruled out any action in the morning session but seemed optimistic of play resuming after lunch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in southern Bengaluru city. Even the fielding coach of India cricket team, Ramakrishnan Sridhar, seemed resigned to the situation. Even the fans who came from different parts of the country were disappointed.

Saina Nehwal fails to defend China Open title

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of her Chinese opponent Li Xuerui to finish as a runner up at the China Open Superseries. The Olympic champion took 39 minutes to beat Nehwal 21-12, 21-15 in a thrilling summit clash to clinch the title. Nehwal's father, Harvir Singh, said that she is recovering fast from her injuries. Meanwhile, former badminton player, Dinesh Khanna, hailed Nehwal for reaching the finals. Nehwal currently ranks number two in women's singles by the Badminton World Federation. She won bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

If PCB agrees, will approach Govt: Shukla on Indo-Pak series

Kanpur, Nov 15 (ANI): IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Sunday that BCCI will seek permission from the Central government if PCB agrees on playing Indo-Pak cricket series in India itself. Shukla added that as soon as a response is received from Pakistan, a proposal will be sent to the Central government.