Indian Premier League

Kapil blasts Tendulkar's 100th ton hype

Former India great Kapil Dev has slammed the media's obsession with Sachin Tendulkar achieving 100 international centuries, saying the focus should be on the team's performances.
 

Some foreign IPL stars unpaid, says union

The Indian Premier League has not honoured the contracts of some foreign stars and not paid them despite repeated reminders, the world players' union said on Friday.
 

Marsh wants to coach Sri Lanka to cricket W. Cup

Former Australian batsman Geoff Marsh began his two-year stint as Sri Lanka's new coach on Thursday hoping to lead the side beyond his contract and into the next World Cup in 2015.
 

India's troubled Kingfisher cuts low-cost flights

Struggling Indian airline Kingfisher said Wednesday it planned to cut its low-cost service and announced measures to preserve capital and raise cash.
 

Kochi thrown out of IPL

Kochi Tuskers Kerala were expelled from the money-spinning Indian Premier League on Monday for failing to meet their financial obligations.
 

Razzaq relishes Champions League cricket in India

Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq on Wednesday said he was relishing the prospect of playing Champions League matches in India, where he aims to do his bit for improved neighbourly relations.
 

Dravid set for T20 debut as India lose Gambhir

Veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid is set to play his first -- and last -- Twenty20 international in the one-off game against England at Old Trafford here on Wednesday after Gautam Gambhir became the latest player to leave an injury-hit tour.
 

Indian gov't rejects bid to regulate cricket

A controversial proposal that sought to regulate India's cricket board and other national sports bodies was Tuesday rejected by the government, local media reported.
 

Quick thrills hurt ageing India in Tests

Ageing superstars, a shallow back-up pool and the national addiction to instant cricket have left India facing a depressing outlook at the Test level following their 4-0 drubbing by England.
 

India to probe Test debacle in England

India's cricket chiefs said on Saturday they will review their team's disastrous Test series in England where Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men lost the number one Test ranking.
 

England to play extra Windies T20s

England are to play two additional Twenty20 internationals against the West Indies in September in a bid to fulfil broadcast obligations three years after the collapse of the Stanford Super Series.
 

T20 Champions League loses sponsor: report

The much-hyped Twenty20 Champions League has lost its title sponsor due to lack of interest in the multi-nation club tournament, Indian media reported on Wednesday.
 

Dhoni admits schedule catching-up with India

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was looking forward to the chance to regroup after his side's crushing 319-run second Test defeat by England again raised questions about players' workloads.
 

Majola applauds 'healthy' finances after bonus row

Gerald Majola, the man at the centre of a bonus scandal that has shaken South African cricket, put his own spin on the story Monday after an audit found no funds missing from Cricket South Africa coffers.
 

South African body to seek legal advice after audit

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will seek legal advice after an independent audit into an acrimonious bonus scandal turned up possible misconduct but no missing funds, its president said Saturday.
 

String of hits brings smile back to Bollywood

Bollywood has had a better start to the second half of 2011 after a tough first six months of empty cinemas and postponed releases caused by clashes with major cricket tournaments, analysts say.
 

Hayden out of retirement for cricket Big Bash

Former Australian Test opener Matthew Hayden will come out of retirement to play for Brisbane Heat in the Twenty20 Big Bash next summer, the team said Monday.
 

Pietersen double ton leaves England on top

Kevin Pietersen's commanding unbeaten double century left England well on top against India at the close of the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Friday.
 

Shastri summoned in IPL probe

Ravi Shastri has been summoned by a law enforcement agency probing alleged financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the former India all-rounder confirmed Thursday.
 

Sri Lanka T20 crashes before take off

Sri Lanka's first Twenty20 tournament, which promised initially to rival the hugely popular Indian Premier League (IPL), begins Thursday amid doubts about its interest even for domestic cricket fans.