IPL 2022: No pressure of price tag on me, says Rajasthan Royal's new recruit Shimron Hetmyer
Having been bought by Rajasthan Royals this term for Rs 8.5 crore, Hetmyer played down any significance of the price tag
Mar 19, 2022, 15:25 PM IST
IPL 2022: Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal in squad, Kumar Sangakkara confident of Rajasthan Royals turnaround
Commenting on the make-up of his squad, Kumar Sangakkara said the presence of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin will make a huge difference for Rajasthan Royals.
Mar 17, 2022, 13:44 PM IST
IPL 2022: Former Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga joins Rajasthan Royals coaching staff
The 38-year-old Lasith Malinga, who led his country to the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup trophy, will be working during the upcoming season with the talented group of pacers present within the Rajasthan Royals’ set-up.
Mar 11, 2022, 14:17 PM IST
IPL 2022: Sanju Samson reveals Rajasthan Royals wanted to ‘strengthen roots’ after retention
Having appointed Sanju Samson as their leader before the 2021 season, the Rajasthan Royals have chosen the mercurial batter as the first retained player, with Rs 14 crore coming off their purse.
Dec 01, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
IPL 2021: Why other countries love to hate India's T20 league
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder and former Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan has been in the eye of the storm for choosing his franchise over country by deciding to skip the country's tour of New Zealand to take part in IPL 2021. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) mulled over the options of withdrawing NOC given to Shakib al Hasan for taking part in IPL 2021. But Shakib isn't the only cricketer to be mired in this controversy with Ben Stokes' participation for Rajasthan Royals also drawing fans' ire. We take a look at some of the top cricketers who had suffered because some cricketing nations love to hate IPL.
Apr 02, 2021, 13:58 PM IST
West Indies clinch MCC's Spirit of Cricket award
West Indies have won the award after sending both their men`s and women`s teams to tour England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 04, 2020, 11:04 AM IST
Howzat appoints cricketing legends Kumar Sangakkara, Pollard, and Irfan Pathan, as the official brand ambassadors
India's Most Trusted Fantasy Sports App, Howzat partners with cricket legends to be part of Indian T20 advertisements and other brand communications
Sep 24, 2020, 09:49 AM IST
On this day in 2015, former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara bid adieu to international cricket
Sangakkara's last international fixture was the second Test of India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2015 at P Sara Oval in Colombo.
Aug 24, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
On this day in 2004, Sri Lanka defeated India to lift third Asia Cup title
On August 1 in 2004, Sri Lanka defeated India by 25 runs to lift their third title at the Asia Cup at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Aug 01, 2020, 15:06 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara backs Sourav Ganguly to take over as ICC chairman
Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara has thrown his weight behind Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly to take over as Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Jul 26, 2020, 14:03 PM IST
Sri Lanka drops probe into 2011 ICC World Cup final fixing allegations
The probe was sparked by former Sports Minister Aluthgamage claiming that the match, in which Sri Lanka lost to India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, was fixed.
Sri Lanka Minister submits 24-reason report on why team lost 2011 World Cup
India won the match by 6 wickets as Sri Lanka lost their second World Cup final in a row.
Jun 25, 2020, 17:32 PM IST
Clare Connor to become first female MCC president in 233 years
Connor is currently serving as the Managing Director of Women’s Cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Jun 25, 2020, 13:59 PM IST
Sri Lankan govt launches probe into 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation
Sri Lankan sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks.
Jun 19, 2020, 17:59 PM IST
2011 World Cup: Final was fixed, claims ex-Sri Lanka minister; Kumar Sangakkara demands proof
India had won the match by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2 as Sri Lanka lost their second World Cup final in a row.
Virat Kohli best batsman in the world currently, believes Kumar Sangakkara
Sangakkara's comments came during an Instagram live session with former Zimbabwe pacer Pommie Mbangwa for Cric Mate.
Sri Lanka suspends project to build new cricket stadium
A few days after proposal was made, the new project of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of contructing a 40,000-capacity stadium in Colombo has been suspended.
May 22, 2020, 12:58 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar among top 5 cricketers with most international runs from January 2001 to December 2010
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting tops the list with a total of 19,718 runs, followed by Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara with 17,069 runs.
May 10, 2020, 17:11 PM IST
Lahore terror attack changed my perspective about life: Kumar Sangakkara
As the Sri Lankan team bus approached the Gaddafi Stadium on March 3, 2009 for what should have been Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan, they were attacked by 12 gunmen on the Liberty Roundabout.
Feb 14, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
Smriti Mandhana fine with less pay for women cricket, idolises Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara
The male cricketers in the top bracket on Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) central contracts list Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are entitled to an annual remuneration of Rs 7 crore, while a female cricketer in the highest category gets Rs 50 lakh for the same period.
Jan 23, 2020, 13:29 PM IST
