TCC Taped Ball Professional Tournament Spring 2017: Houston Arrows Winners, BBCC Runners up
HOUSTON: Houston Arrows won the TCC Taped Ball Professional League Spring 2017 tournament by defeating Ball Breakers Cricket Club (BBCC) by 6 runs in a low scoring thriller. For both HA and BBCC, this was their maiden final entry. It was a well-deserved win for HA who finished second in the group. The Professional League […]
Sarfaraz gets hero’s welcome as Pakistan team returns home
Hundreds of fans stayed up late to welcome home members of the national cricket team returning after their historic win against arch-rivals India at London’s Oval Ground. Crowds had gathered at airports in Karachi and Lahore early Tuesday morning, eagerly awaiting the return of the champions. Click here to read more… Credit: dawn.com
The wild and wonderful ways of Pakistan cricket
When it comes to trying to understand Pakistan – incomprehensible, unfathomable Pakistan – and how they won the Champions Trophy, the only place to start is right back at the beginning. And to do that we need to go not just to their preparation for this tournament, or even how they turned things around after […]
Champions Trophy 2017: Yuvraj Singh Flaunts ‘Superpowers’ Ahead Of Semi-Final
He was a storehouse of talent at the onset, a rare blend of grace and power, but for the better part of his 17-year-career, Yuvraj Singh has been an enigma as well as a paradox in Indian cricket. Standing on the cusp of his 300th ODI, it still remains a difficult task to describe Yuvraj […]
Champions Trophy 2017: Painful To See Pakistan Being Thrashed By India, Says Imran Khan
A sterling batting display from the top order, combined with some good bowling, handed India an easy 124-run victory (DLS method) over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Group B opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. India scored 319 for 3 in their rain-truncated 48 overs and then dismissed Pakistan to 164 off 33.4 overs […]
India’s Vaishali wins gold in Asian Blitz Chess Championship
CHENNAI: India’s R Vaishali won the women’s title with eight points from nine rounds in the Asian Continental Blitz Chess Championship in Chengdu, China, on Sunday. She was at her best in the Blitz event and won seven games and posted two draws in the nine-round event. Click here to read more… Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir knocks power Kolkata Knight Riders to 7-wicket win
Kolkata Knight Riders maintained their winning record at the MCA Stadium on Wednesday after romping to their straight sixth victory here with a seven-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiant. Kolkata Knight Riders began the second half of IPL-10 in a thumping fashion, which was similar to their opening clash 10-wicket win over Gujarat Lions. Skipper […]
‘Disgraceful,’ Says Furious Virat Kohli After Worst Batting Show In IPL History
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli minced no words on Sunday as he dissected his side’s performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League tie at the Eden Gardens. Speaking about the visitors’ abject display, Kohli termed the batting performance as reckless and unacceptable. RCB were all out for 49, the lowest ever […]
IPL 2017: SRH seek to put campaign back on track against KXIP
With back-to-back losses denting their confidence, defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to put their campaign back on track when they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) in Hyderabad on Monday. The Sunrisers had a perfect start this season by winning their first two games — against Royal Challengers Bangalore […]
Cricket: India House Premier League Finals
By Ravi Ozarker HOUSTON: What a final! Fans witnessed a keenly fought cricket match at India House Cricket Ground between two strong contenders, Cliff Jumpers Cricket Club (CJCC) and WOM Cricket Club (WOMCC) CJCC batted first and scored 160 runs in 20 overs which is considered a very good score going by the past records […]
Sachin Tendulkar’s New Documentary To Be Released On April 23
A new documentary film based on cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s life will be released on the eve of his 44th birthday. The film will showcase his eventful career that culminated with winning the World Cup in 2011. Titled ‘Little Master’, the film will be aired on Sony ESPN on April 23. Documenting the historic win of […]
TCC Taped Ball Winter 2016 Tournament: ECC Winners, Gladiators Runners Up
HOUSTON: ECC won the TCC taped Ball Winter 2016 tournament by defeating Gladiators by 13 runs in a keenly contested final between 6-time finalist and 3 time winners ECC and 6 time finalists and 2-time winner Gladiators. With this win ECC claimed its 4th and 2nd consecutive title. On a slightly overcast Saturday morning with […]
Michael Clarke Defends Virat Kohli, Says Australian Media Trying To Tarnish Image
Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has defended Virat Kohli, saying that two or three Australian journalists are trying to tarnish the Indian skipper’s image. Clarke, who led Australia to the 2015 World Cup title at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, has said that Kohli should not ‘bothered’ by a couple of Australian journalists. Australia’s ‘Daily Telegraph’ […]
India Vs Australia: Peter Handscomb, Shaun Marsh Defy Hosts As Ranchi Test Ends In Draw
A superb 124-run fifth-wicket partnership between Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb ensured that the 3rd Test between India and Australia ended in a draw. The hosts failed to drive home the advantage they got in the initial stages of the Australian innings and were found way short when it came to running through the visitors’ […]
India Vs Australia: Virat Kohli Gets Support From Matthew Hayden On Ian Healy’s Remarks
The ongoing India-Australia series has made global headlines not just for the battle on the pitch but off it as well. From Harbhajan Singh’s comments ahead of the 1st Test to the ‘brain fade’ row in the 2nd, there has never been a dull moment so far. Both camps have traded several verbal blows in […]
Virender Sehwag Takes Cheeky Dig At MS Dhoni During Pune Test
Virender Sehwag, in his post retirement avatar, has retained all the qualities that made him one of the most entertaining batsmen to watch. Carefree and fearless, Viru has grabbed the attention of fans, be it on social media or in the commentary box. The former India opener is everywhere, including featuring in his own chat […]
India vs Australia: Michael Clarke says pace will play its part vs Kohli & Co.
Australia have prepared for a spin onslaught in the Test series against India but former captain Michael Clarke feels that their fast bowlers, especially Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, still have a major role to play. “Australia is predicting that spin is going to play a huge role. But I still think the quicks have […]
India beat Pakistan by nine-wickets to win T20 Blind World Cup
India successfully defended their title in the T20 Blind World Cup on Sunday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets. Incidentally, in the previous and only edition of the T20 World Cup for the visually impaired, Pakistan had been on the losing end then too. Both teams came […]
Virat Kohli’s 204, Wriddhiman Saha’s ton puts India in command vs Bangladesh
India skipper Virat Kohli created a record on Friday by becoming the first batsman to notch up four double centuries in four successive series. His 204-run effort helped him surpass the record of Don Bradman and Rahul Dravid who made three doubles in three series. It also powered India to 687/6 on the second day […]
Cricket 2017 Kicks Off!
HOUSTON: With the warmer than usual Winter, youth cricket season in Greater Houston area has started off with all 4 clubs conducting their opening day in January. These clubs are KYC & ECC in Katy Area, NWCC in North West Houston and SLYCC in greater Southwest Houston areas. More than fifty children under the age […]
