newscricket3 years ago

IND vs SA | Faf du Plessis’ captaincy was unimpressive, feels VVS Laxman

Indian cricket veteran VVS Laxman felt that the SA captain did not use his ace weapon Kagiso Rabada wisely on day one of the second Test, claiming it to be a tactical blunder. Rabada was the only bowler who tasted success in a day where the Proteas as a whole were below par in their performance.
SportsCafe Desk
featurecricket4 years ago

IPL 2019 | Chennai Super Kings – SWOT Analysis

Chennai Super Kings will defend the title for the third time in the IPL and after they managed to equal Mumbai's record last season, their denigrators would think twice before writing off 'The Expendables'. But, beneath the incredible consistency lies loopholes even MS Dhoni won’t be able to fix.
Subhayan Dutta
featurecricket5 years ago

IPL 2018 | Four things we learnt from CSK vs SRH ft. Kane Williamson and MS Dhoni

Another IPL and another final for CSK. The team literally tested their fans’ patience to the limit and thanks to Faf du Plessis’ brilliant half-century, the team entered their seventh final. However, Kane Williamson’s questionable captaincy put Sunrisers’ fortunes ahead of second qualifier in doubt.
Bastab K Parida
newscricket5 years ago

VIDEO | Cameron Bancroft caught on camera using a seemingly sharp object, raises ball tampering concern

The South Africa and Australia series has seen pretty much every form of controversy in the first three Tests itself. However, Saturday witnessed the only form no cricket fan would ever want to see, as Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera attempting to shine the ball with a seemingly sharp object.
SportsCafe Desk
newscricket5 years ago

ICC charge David Warner, Quinton de Cock for breaching code of conduct

Australia opener David Warner and South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock have been charged by ICC for breaching the code of conduct after CCTV footage showed them having a verbal altercation on Day 4 of the first Test. Both players have been given time till March 7 to respond to the charges.
SportsCafe Desk
newscricket7 years ago

Kevin Pietersen to consider International return with South Africa

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen admitted on Sunday that he is “thinking” about the possibility of returning to International cricket by playing for South Africa. The 35-year old has not played an International match since he was sacked by England following the 2013-14 Ashes.
Arun S Kaimal
newscricket7 years ago

We (Pune) have got the desire to win the IPL in our first year: Stephen Fleming

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming on Friday oozed confidence in his team’s ability and desire to win the ninth edition of IPL in their debut year. The Kiwi also hinted that Indian skipper MS Dhoni could play till the 2019 World Cup with the wicketkeeper-batsman physically fit and fresh.
Arun S Kaimal
newscricket7 years ago

Rising Pune Supergiants unveil jersey for IPL 2016

The Rising Pune Supergiants unveiled their jersey for the ninth season of the Indian Premier League on Monday at New Delhi in the presence of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and owner Sanjiv Goenka. The team also appointed ex-Indian cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the Assistant Coach of the side.
Debarshee Mitra