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Indian Supreme Court rejects bid to halt IPL

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:40 +0800

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Supreme Court dismissed a petition on Tuesday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country's lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition amid growing concerns about corruption in the sport. Former test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players were arrested along with 11 bookmakers on Thursday on suspicion of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The case has prompted the Indian government to look at the possibility of introducing a law to combat matchfixing and spot-fixing. ...

Supreme Court rejects bid to halt IPL

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:36 +0800

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Supreme Court dismissed a petition on Tuesday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition amid growing concerns about corruption in the sport. Former test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players were arrested along with 11 bookmakers on Thursday on suspicion of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The case has prompted the government to look at the possibility of introducing a law to combat matchfixing and spot-fixing. ...

Cricket-Indian Supreme Court rejects bid to halt IPL

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:00 +0800

* Activist demanded cancellation amid corruption fears * Bollywood actor arrested over 'bookmaker links' (Updates with actor's arrest) NEW DELHI, May 21 (Reuters) - India's Supreme Court dismissed a petition on Tuesday seeking to scrap the remaining matches of the country's lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition amid growing concerns about corruption in the sport. Former test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players were arrested along with 11 bookmakers on Thursday on suspicion of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ...

Kevin O'Brien says no specific plans against Pak spinner Saeed Ajmal

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:50:04 +0800

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): Irish all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, whose team will face Pakistan in the upcoming two ODI series at home, has said that Saeed Ajmal is a "tricky customer" as well as "one of the best spinners in the world", but have admitted that they have no specific plans on how to tackle Ajmal in the upcoming matches.

Anderson most skillful fast bowler in the world: England bowling coach David Saker

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:24 +0800

London, May 21(ANI): England's bowling coach David Saker has described Jimmy Anderson as the most skillful bowler in the world, following the latter's astounding display during the Lord's Test against New Zealand.

Ex-PCB chairman Tauqir demands imposition of ad-hoc on board

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:22 +0800

Islamabad, May 21 (ANI): Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Lieutenant General (retired) Tauqir Zia, along a few former and current players and administrators, have serious reservations on the mechanism adopted by the PCB, and is demanding the imposition of ad-hoc on the board.

Spot fixing: Supreme Court refuses to ban IPL matches

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:29 +0800

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a PIL seeking a stay on all remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of the spot-fixing scandal.

Warner expected to plead guilty for Twitter rant during CA hearing

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:29 +0800

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): Australian Test batsman David Warner is expected to plead guilty during Cricket Australia hearing over his recent Twitter rant with two prominent journalists.

IPL Spot-fixing: TV star Vindu Dara Singh arrested in Mumbai

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:28 +0800

Mumbai, May 21 (ANI): Vindu Dara Singh, the actor son of the late wrestler-cum-actor Dara Singh, was arrested here today for his alleged role in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

Daniel Vettori set for NZ Test return this week

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:18:11 +0800

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori is set to return to action in the second Test against England this week after Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour with a calf injury.

Waugh says Warner needs to develop 'thicker skin' as he faces CA hearing over Twitter rant

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:18:11 +0800

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): Former Test batsman Mark Waugh has said David Warner should develop a thicker skin, as he is facing Cricket Australia hearing over last weekends' Twitter rant.

Bell fit as England name unchanged squad for second test

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:02:04 +0800

LONDON (Reuters) - England named an unchanged squad for the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following a bout of tonsillitis. Bell climbed out of his sick bed to take his place at the crease in the first test won in stunning fashion by England on Sunday but had been a doubt for Headingley. Yorkshiremen Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root will get the chance to play at their home ground after solid performances at Lord's, while bowler Tim Bresnan is again included in the 12-man squad having undergone elbow surgery in February. ...

Cricket-Bell fit as England name unchanged squad for second test

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:24 +0800

LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - England named an unchanged squad for the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday after batsman Ian Bell was declared fit following a bout of tonsillitis. Bell climbed out of his sick bed to take his place at the crease in the first test won in stunning fashion by England on Sunday but had been a doubt for Headingley. Yorkshiremen Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root will get the chance to play at their home ground after solid performances at Lord's, while bowler Tim Bresnan is again included in the 12-man squad having undergone elbow surgery in February. ...

Tainted IPL trio to be produced in Delhi court after last round of questioning

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:56 +0800

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Tainted Indian premier League (IPL) cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan faced a last round of questioning by Delhi Police on Tuesday before being taken to a court in the city.

Humaira crowned UAE's lady cricketer of the year

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:35 +0800

Humaira Tasneem added another feather to her well-decorated cap when she won lady cricketer of the year at the annual Shyam Bhatia awards.

Ian Bell to recover in time for second test against New Zealand

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:48:13 +0800

London, May 21(ANI): England middle order batsman Ian Bell is expected to recover from tonsillitis and play against New Zealand in the second test match starting from Friday.

Banned Pak cricketer Mohd Asif yet to give consent to PCB's anti-corruption rehab program

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:34 +0800

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan's banned fast-bowler, Mohammad Asif, is yet to give his consent with regards to taking part in the anti-corruption rehabilitation program of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

RR feel heat ahead of playoff

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:30:00 +0800

New Delhi, May 21 -- It seems Rajasthan Royals, caught in the middle of the spot-fixing scandal involving three of their players, want to stay away from the spotlight as much as possible.To this end, they have decided to stay put in Jaipur and will arrive in Delhi for Wednesday's eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad only on Tuesday night after a practice session on their home ground that starts at 8.30 in the morning. ...

Impossible to stay on top of the game all the time

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:30:00 +0800

India, May 21 -- We are at the business end of the tournament and it is worth reflecting on the journey that has brought us at Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad to this stage. ...

Chinese checker for visiting teams

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:30:00 +0800

New Delhi, May 21 -- Few things come in the way of cricket. One of them has been the visit of the Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang.Due to Keqiang's visit, the entire Sardar Patel Marg, where the teams' hotel is located, was cordoned off during the afternoon. The teams were told to leave for the ground early or go out later. Mumbai Indians arrived early but had to wait inside the dressing room as the heat, at close to 45 degrees, was a bit too much on the field to bear.The Super Kings, meanwhile took their time and arrived a bit late.Published by HT Syndication with permission from Hindustan Times.

Delhi cops face challenge in building case

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:30:00 +0800

New Delhi, May 21 -- Sensational revelations may be fine but the police needs solid evidence to prove the charges against former Test pacer Sreesanth and two other cricketers arrested for spot-fixing to secure their conviction in court.The fate of past match-fixing cases, including the one in 2000 involving then South Africa captain Hansie Cronje, Herschelle Gibbs and Nicky Boje where the chargesheet has not been filed even after 13 years, don't inspire much confidence. ...

IPL spot fixing: Tainted trio terminated from Rajasthan Royals franchise

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:20 +0800

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Rajasthan Royals franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday terminated the contracts of its three players-S.Sreesanth, Amit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan on charges of spot-fixing in the T20 league.

Vettori joins NZ squad early after Martin ruled out

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:47 +0800

LONDON (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour of England with a calf injury. "Bruce Martin out of England tour, Dan Vettori to join squad early, BJ Watling making good progress," New Zealand Cricket tweeted on Monday. Wicketkeeper Watling hurt his knee on Saturday diving to make a run-out and captain Brendon McCullum took over the gloves for the rest of the first Lord's test which New Zealand lost by 170 runs. ...

BCCI probe chief assures Delhi Police of all cooperation in investigations

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:20 +0800

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): BCCI chief probe officer, Ravi Sawani met the Delhi police Commissioner and assured of all cooperation in the cricket scam investigation and requests the Indian Franchise, to which the players belong to file a police report on Monday.

Cricket-Vettori joins NZ squad early after Martin ruled out

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:28:52 +0800

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori could play his first test for 10 months after spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour of England with a calf injury. "Bruce Martin out of England tour, Dan Vettori to join squad early, BJ Watling making good progress," New Zealand Cricket tweeted on Monday. Wicketkeeper Watling hurt his knee on Saturday diving to make a run-out and captain Brendon McCullum took over the gloves for the rest of the first Lord's test which New Zealand lost by 170 runs. ...

IPL spot fixing: BCCI official meets Delhi Police chief

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:21 +0800

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) anti-corruption unit head Ravi Sawani on Monday met Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar over the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

England ponder top-order problems ahead of Ashes

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:16:37 +0800

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - England secured the convincing victory over New Zealand they demanded in the first test at Lord's but question marks remain over the make-up of their team for the Ashes series against Australia starting in July. The fast bowling of James Anderson and Stuart Broad was largely responsible for the 170-run win over the New Zealanders who more than held their own for three days of the match against a team ranked six places above them. ...

Cricket-England ponder top-order problems ahead of Ashes

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:54 +0800

By Ed Osmond LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - England secured the convincing victory over New Zealand they demanded in the first test at Lord's but question marks remain over the make-up of their team for the Ashes series against Australia starting in July. The fast bowling of James Anderson and Stuart Broad was largely responsible for the 170-run win over the New Zealanders who more than held their own for three days of the match against a team ranked six places above them. ...

India mulls spot-fixing law after arrests

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:08:35 +0800

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is mulling a law to deal with the issue of spot-fixing in sport following last week's arrest of cricketers and bookmakers, government officials said on Monday. Former India test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players were arrested along with 11 bookmakers on Thursday on suspicion of spot-fixing in the country's ongoing Twenty20 league. The cricket board immediately suspended the trio, who have been accused of taking money to concede a certain number of runs in a particular over. ...

PCB chief assures complete cooperation to curb cricket corruption

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:23 +0800

Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has assured that the board will put its best efforts to eradicate cricket corruption.