Category: Cricket

India wanted Mike Dennes removed as match umpire for their 3rd unofficial Test against South Africa back in 2001 (Images via Getty Images) A major moment in cricket’s power dynamics erupted in November 2001 when India, with the backing of South Africa, forced the removal of International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Denness. In […]

Andy Pycroft (R) takes team sheet from the Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha before the match against the UAE in the Asia Cup. (PTI) Pakistan withdrew their threat of pulling out from the Asia Cup ahead of the match against UAE on Wednesday. In what was a dramatic day in Dubai, Pakistan team stayed put […]

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) India have opted to use their talismanic pacer for three overs in the powerplay in search of early scalps, leaving skipper Suryakumar with weaker options at the death. It’s a gamble the team is willing to take…DUBAI: The Indian team was engaged in a lengthy training session on a hot and […]

Saim Ayub of Pakistan leaves the field after being dismissed. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan set up another high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup after a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. But amid the victory and the off-field dramas, all eyes were on young opener Saim […]

Andy Pycroft (left) during the toss for the match between India and Pakistan. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of blatant bias, branding him a “favourite for the Indians” in the wake of the handshake controversy and mounting tensions at the […]

Pakistan and UAE players after the match. (Pic credit: ACC) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Metallica’s song “Nothing Else Matters” could be the perfect theme for the Pakistan vs UAE match.It was a rock-and-roll day in Dubai.The match started an hour late after Pakistan threatened to boycott the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft continued to […]

Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in the […]

Haris Rauf and Suryakumar Yadav TimesofIndia.com in Dubai:Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf admitted that batting in Dubai has been challenging as several players are struggling to adjust in the ongoing Asia Cup.Speaking after Pakistan’s 41-run win over the UAE, Rauf said the team is working on strategies to help the top three batters play deeper into […]

ICC stood ground and reiterated that Pycroft is not guilty of any code of conduct violation. (Video grab) Will they? Won’t they? The guesswork continued for the last few days as there was a lot of uncertainty regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ongoing Asia Cup. To make matters worse, the side decided against boarding the […]

Pakistan have played one and lost one so far in the Asia Cup. Their fate in tournament, however, remains unclear. (AFP) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing a critical decision regarding their continued participation in the Asia Cup, with tensions escalating over the match referee controversy following the India-Pakistan match. The board is set […]