Windies spark Twitter outrage after ‘Mankad’ controversy

Windies spark Twitter outrage after ‘Mankad’ controversy

New Delhi : The cricketing fraternity on Tuesday expressed their outrage on Twitter after West Indies bowler Keemo Paul effected a ‘mankad’ to claim Zimbabwe’s last wicket with three runs needed off the final over to win the pulsating Under19 World Cup group stage match in Chittagong.West Indies advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament […]

At 54, retired Bruno mulls boxing return

At 54, retired Bruno mulls boxing return

Johannesburg : Retired heavyweight champion Frank Bruno is mulling to make a return to competitive boxing at the age of 54.Bruno, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003, admitted that he has returned to training and he wanted to return to the boxing ring in order to get free from his mental illness completely.The […]

Windies reach U19 WC quarters with controversial win over Zimbabwe

Windies reach U19 WC quarters with controversial win over Zimbabwe

Dubai : The West Indies secured the last quarter-final spot in the Under19 Cricket World Cup with a thrilling, but controversial, two-run win over Zimbabwe on Tuesday that gave them second place in Group C behind England.Zimbabwe, chasing the West Indies’ 226 for nine, began the last over needing just three runs to win with […]

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20 series

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20 series

New Delhi : Indian prolific batsman Virat Kohli has been rested for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, starting from February 9.He has been replaced by Pawan Negi.The All-India Senior Selection Committee and Women’s Selection Committee today met to announce the India teams for the home series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Kohli has retained […]

Kohli retains top-spot in ICC T20 batsman rankings

Kohli retains top-spot in ICC T20 batsman rankings

Dubai : Indian prolific batsman Virat Kohli has retained his world’s number one spot in the recent ICC Player rankings for T20I batsmen following his excellent run of form in the just-concluded series against Australia.Kohli was the leading run-scorer with 199 runs during his side’s series win that eventually allowed India to replace the West […]