Zaheer decided to retire at the right time: Srinath

    Mumbai : Former India fast bowler and current International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Javagal Srinath believes that left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan’s decision to call time on his career came at the right time

The 37-year-old Zaheer has contributed immensely for the country and should be proud of his achievement, Srinath added.

Zaheer announced his retirement from international cricket on October 15 after a shoulder injury that has put paid to his efforts to return to action, capping a 14-year long career punctuated by considerable success as well as crippling injuries.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/zaheer-decided-to-retire-at-the-right-time-srinath/

India can’t afford mistakes like in first ODI: Rohit

      Indore : India batsman Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday the team can’t afford to make mistakes like they did in the first One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa, if they are to become the No.1 side in the world.

India is currently ranked second behind world champions Australia in International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI team rankings.read more...http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/india-cant-afford-mistakes-like-in-first-odi-rohit/

Held guilty despite no evidence against me: Raj Kundra

     New Delhi : Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra on Wednesday pleaded his innocence and said that he has been held guilty despite not having evidence against him, following the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee verdict which suspended him for life from taking part in any form cricketing activity.

The Lodha panel, in a landmark decision here on Tuesday, suspended Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royals from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years in the spot fixing and betting scandal that rocked the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament in 2013.  read  more  http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/held-guilty-despite-no-evidence-against-me-raj-kundra/

ICC congratulates Australia, New Zealand for in day-night Test

    Dubai : The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulated Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on their landmark decision to play a day-night Test in Adelaide from November 27 to December 1.

“It’s to be applauded. Day-night first class cricket has been trialled in a number of countries. Australia and New Zealand are taking the step now, quite a bold step, in staging a match, the first of its kind. It’s a recognition of the fact that cricket is obviously about the players but it’s also about the fans and we want to grow cricket worldwide,” ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said on Monday night. Read  More  http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/icc-congratulates-australia-new-zealand-for-in-day-night-test/

Dhoni, Mustafizur fined for on-field collision

   
   Dhaka : India One-Day International (ODI) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman both have been fined by the International Cricket Council on Friday following their mid-pitch collision in Thursday night’s match.

Dhoni has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for the incident, while Mustafizur has been docked half of his fee. Dhoni and debutant left-armer Mustafizur collided in the 25th over as India’s skipper was running to the danger end on a quick single, reports cricket.com.au.

The impact jarred the bowler and drew a quick rebuke from Dhoni before umpires quickly intervened to ensure things remained cool on the field.

The bowler had already been spoken to after appearing to stray into the path of India opener Rohit Sharma earlier during the match, but a collision was avoided.read more http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/dhoni-mustafizur-fined-for-on-field-collision/

Kohli let off after anti-corruption code breach

Mumbai : Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli was let off on Tuesday after being found guilty of violating the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) anti-corruption code. Kohli met his girlfriend Bollywood star Anushka Sharma in the stands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during a rain-break in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Daredevils...

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De Villiers on the edge of suspension

Melbourne : South African skipper AB de Villiers is one game away from suspension after South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its 130-run loss to India Sunday. The Proteas were ruled to be one over behind by International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Jeff Crowe after time allowances were taken into consideration. While De Villiers was fined 20 percent of his ... Read More