World No 1 South Africa target winning 2013 Champions Trophy and 2015 World Cup

 

Gary Kirsten has proved to be a coach with a golden touch, firstly with India and now with South Africa.
He took India to number one in Test cricket and they won the 2011 World Cup in his last assignment with the world's most populous cricket nation.

Marlon Samuels to return home after sustaining facial injury

 

Injured West Indies middle order batsman Marlon Samuels, who was ruled out of the 15 man squad to Australia, is to return to the Caribbean, media reports said.
 

Shane Bond slams Mike Hesson for role in Ross Taylor's sacking

 

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond believed his boss "sabotaged" former captain Ross Taylor and was dishonest about his role in the sacking, reports said Friday.

Chris Gayle's inclusion will enhance Jamaica's chances

 

Chris Gayle, one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, is arriving at St.Lucia to bolster Jamaica's chances of capturing the only regional title that has eluded them.

Dwayne Smith apologises for Mankading Dwayne Bravo

 

Dwayne Smith, the captain of Barbados apologised to Dwayne Bravo for running him out at the non-striker's end after Bravo backed-up too far in the Caribbean T20 match.

India, England reach MS Dhoni's hometown for third ODI

The India and England cricket teams on Wednesday reached Mahendra Singh Dhoni's home town to be present on the inauguration of the newly constructed stadium at Ranchi on January 18 where the third one-day international between the two teams would be played the very next day.

ndia vs England 2012-13: Ticket prices for Dharamsala ODI starting from Rs 250

The starting price for the tickets of the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) between India and England to be played at Dharamsala on January 27, has been fixed at moderate price of Rs 250.

Gambhir, Ishant and Jadeja need to be consistent during this transition phase

Going by India’s recent spate of results on the field, a 127-run victory, especially against a side that seemed to be brimming with unshakable confidence prior to the contest, was not anticipated. Almost everything fell in place for the hosts. Despite a lacklustre start to the innings, the middle-order consolidated and laid a foundation for the following batsmen to finish with a flourish. The task was duly performed by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, and the bowlers seemed to savour the challenge of defending a total of 285. That they dispensed a formidable English line-up for just 158 was unexpected. It was heart-warming from India’s point of view.

Brendon McCullum set to bat lower for New Zealand in Tests

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum looks set to bat lower down the order for the home series against Engand in February-March.

Indian team fails to wear black armbands to remember late Rusi Surti

Indian team not wearing black armbands during the second One-Day International (ODI) against England in the memory of former Test cricketer Rusi Surti has raised eyebrows as this is considered a norm in international cricket to pay respect to the departed personalities of cricket fraternity.