ICC bans Bangladesh pacer Shohidul for failing dope test
The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced a 10-month ban on Bangladesh pace bowler Shohidul Islam from all cricketing activities after he failed a dope test conducted in March.
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'Dada' of Indian cricket Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 50th birthday
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who is credited for putting fire in the belly of Indian cricketers with his no-holds-barred approach, celebrates his 50th birthday today, July 8. Fondly called ‘Maharaj’ and 'Dada' by most, Ganguly thrust young guns in the line of fire to turn them into braver cricketers, putting his complete trust in the youth. One of the most memorable instances of this was of course India's unforgettable 2002 Natwest Series triumph, in which India beat England by 2 wickets in the final at Lord's. Ganguly's subsequent shirt ripping act on the Lord's balcony is one cricket visual which will never be forgotten.
"Pange Lete Hai Full": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Behaviour vs England And Why It's Good
The opinions surrounding Virat Kohli's lean patch, and its possible end, have been wide-ranging. Some have criticised the former Indian cricket team captain, while others are optimistic that he will soon turn around the corner. His recent show in the fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston, has again got some critical response. He even had mild altercation with Jonny Bairtsow. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has now commented that Kohli riling up rivals is a good sign for the cricketer.
ICC meet before Commonwealth Games to discuss Future Tours Programme
Cricket Council’s (ICC) Annual Conference in Birmingham from July 23-26, TOI has learnt. The meeting will be held just before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) kick off in Birmingham from July 28.
Belief will be key for Derbyshire, says Mickey
Mickey Arthur says Derbyshire are daring to dream as they approach Saturday's Vitality Blast quarter-final away to Somerset. The county have to go into the game without their talismanic T20 captain Shan Masood, who is now away with Pakistan, but head of cricket Arthur believes his squad have the collective belief to cope.
We are ready for Australia challenge in CWG, says Indian hockey team skipper Manpreet
Commonwealth Games, despite not playing against the current world no. 1 side for over a year. Australia are the most successful men's hockey team in CWG's history, having won all the six gold medals on offer since the game's introduction in the quadrennial event in 1998 Kuala Lumpur. India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in the 2010 and 2014 editions.
Pakistan Arrive In Sri Lanka For Test Series. See Pics
The Pakistan squad for the upcoming two-match Test series arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday. Skipper Babar Azam would hope that his team could win this series as it would boost their chances of finishing in the top 2 in the World Test Championship points table. Pakistan recently toppled India and went up to the third spot after India's loss to England in the Edgbaston Test and the subsequent docking of points due to slow over rate.
Virat Kohli will be back among runs soon, believes Rashid Latif
Virat Kohli's poor form with the bat in India's seven-wicket defeat to England in the Edgbaston Test has subjected the former captain to more criticism for his long run of low scores. Experts and fans alike had hoped that Kohli would return to form, now that he no longer has to carry the burden of captaincy, but the 33-year-old batter failed to fire in the Indian Premier League and was rested for India's T20I series against South Africa. Back in the squad on England tour, Kohli had scores of 11 and 20 in the rescheduled fifth Test against England, resulting in people again questioning his extended lean patch.