India cricket

Srinivasan to miss BCCI working committee meet

Apr 19, 2014: N Srinivasan will not attend BCCI's emergent working committee meeting on Sunday, despite being eligible to attend as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association

'BCCI lacks leaders to take on Srinivasan' - Manohar

Apr 18, 2014: Two former BCCI presidents, Shashank Manohar and Jagmohan Dalmiya, have reacted strongly to the news of the BCCI calling an emergent meeting on Sunday

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Srinivasan appeals to court to allow BCCI comeback

Apr 15, 2014: N Srinivasan has asked the Supreme Court to "reconsider" the interim order passed on March 28, preventing him from discharging functions as BCCI president

IPL 2014 news

Delhi Daredevils fret over Pietersen's fitness

Apr 13, 2014: Kevin Pietersen's taped little finger on the right hand is giving Delhi Daredevils some anxious moments ahead of their game against Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2014

IPL teams face hit in sponsor revenue

Apr 2, 2014: The shift of some matches overseas, the controversies emerging from the corruption scandal and the clash with the elections are causing sponsors to be wary

IPL news

Discussion or 'courtesy call'?

Apr 1, 2014: Franchise officials say Sunil Gavaskar, the new BCCI President - IPL, held an informal conference call with them to discuss IPL issues

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Johnson promises more fire in IPL

Mar 26, 2014: Mitchell Johnson has issued a warning for batsmen in the IPL: he will continue to deliver the menacing spells that destroyed the confidence and mental composure of some of the best international batsmen in the last six months

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Srinivasan exploring legal options

Mar 26, 2014: In the day between the Supreme Court's stinging remarks against him and the expiry of the court's ultimatum to step down, BCCI president N Srinivasan is believed to be exploring his legal options

Vinay Kumar

'I handle pressure better now'

Mar 25, 2014: Vinay Kumar talks about Karnataka's historic treble, how his bowling has improved, and his thoughts on making a comeback to the India side

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India tie-up with England, Australia to revamp NCA

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'It's time to play for Virender Sehwag'

Mar 18, 2014: Ahead of a new IPL season with a new franchise, Virender Sehwag has said he won't put pressure on himself to perform and show the selectors he can still play for India

IPL 2014

Bailey to captain Kings XI Punjab

Mar 17, 2014: George Bailey will captain Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming IPL season

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Duncan Fletcher's job safe - BCCI secretary

Mar 14, 2014: The India coaching staff, comprising the trio of Duncan Fletcher, Trevor Penney and Joe Dawes has received the "wholehearted" support of the BCCI in the wake of raging criticism in the media recently

IPL 2014

Cautious BCCI takes fresh guard on Sharjah

Mar 14, 2014: Assurances from the UAE government and cricket officials in the country had convinced the BCCI that the match-fixing cloud over Sharjah in particular had lifted and that the IPL will be corruption-free

IPL 2014 news

Franchises relieved with IPL schedule

Mar 12, 2014: An easier travel schedule, familiar playing conditions and more freedom to fulfill sponsor obligations are the major advantages of the IPL's decision to conduct some games in the UAE and Bangladesh, franchises feel

IPL 2014 news

IPL starts in UAE on April 16, ends in India on June 1

Mar 12, 2014: The IPL's organisers have announced a three-phase schedule for this season's tournament

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BCCI points out Mudgal report ambiguity

Mar 7, 2014: The BCCI's first formal response to the Supreme Court about the Mudgal Commission's inquiry on IPL corruption has highlighted the ambiguity in the two reports submitted by the panel last month

Graeme Smith retirement

'Smith the greatest Test captain ever' - Kirsten

Mar 7, 2014: Gary Kirsten has called Graeme Smith the "greatest captain ever" in Test cricket

'He had a feel for the energy of the team'

Mar 7, 2014: Self-belief, presence and a feel for his players - Gary Kirsten on why Graeme Smith was a natural-born leader

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SC to hear IPL corruption case on March 25

Mar 7, 2014: The Supreme Court has deferred to March 25 the hearing on the case relating to corruption in the IPL, including arguments over the findings of the Mudgal Commission report, which was submitted to the court on February 10