Cricket News

Brisbane - Australia have handed England a resounding defeat in the first Ashes test of the Australian summer in a heated and divisive game.

Brisbane - Australia and England have been showcasing their rivalry on almost every sporting stage for over a century. But no sporting competition is as intense or long standing as the Ashes Test Cricket series. The latest series begins today at Brisbane’s Gabba.

New Delhi - Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar has been chosen for the country's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. India's Prime Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh, called Sachin to congratulate him on the honor.

Hambantota - The third and the final T20I between Sri Lanka and South Africa will be played at Hambantota and will give the hosts a chance to pull one back.

Cricket Australia is seeking an explanation on the controversial dismissal of Usman Khawaja, which was ruled upon by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Harare - Armed with a 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe, India will look to seal the series in the third ODI. Zimbabwe have all to play for in the game.

England go to Headingley for the 2nd test against New Zealand on Friday boosted by two sessions of extraordinary cricket. But can they build consistency into their game while blooding youngsters in the absence of Pietersen?

It has been announced that the cricket journalist and former president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, has died after a year long battle with cancer.

Mumbai - England charged to victory in the second test to beat India by a convincing ten wickets. Kevin Pietersen's recall to the side was more than justified by his match-winning one hundred and eighty-six innings.

Saltaire - A small, Italianate industrial village on the edge of Shipley is overflowing with visitors, soaking up the sunshine. The reason for their presence: they are enjoying the two week annual Saltaire Festival.