Today undoubtedly cricket has left all the mega sports behind in terms of popularity.
From its starts, it has changed and modified as per the taste and perception of the viewers and the latest format of fast food cricket-T-20 has created a passion among the people. There was a time when it was termed a game of some nation but today it has been enchanted to the rest part of the world.
Cricket was initially a summer sports in the 17th century in England. After travelling a long journey it became an adopted sport in the second half of 17th century. Today cricket has become a triumph for it fans and a market where everything is available, money, glamour, adventures and many more. If cricket has today survived with such an immense support from its fans then certainly credit goes to its experts who changed its formats as per the demand and taste of its viewers.
Initially it was in Test match format and it was blamed for its marathon 5 days duration. Then it comes one day match in which results was bound to declare in the same day. Needless to say, One-day international matches had special attractions and charm, which remained for a long time. To enhance its charm, the tournament of World Cup cricket was initiated in which all Test playing nations along with one-day international teams participate. The beginning of World Cup tournament created storm in other parts of the country especially in the third world. The popularity of cricket rises day by day and it reaches to Gulf countries, Canada, Africa and European nations.
But soon it become clear that One-day International is losing its charm in the world of cricket. To retain the charisma of cricket, a new format was initiated, which is called mini version of cricket or fast food edition of cricket, known as T-20 cricket where you have to spent just your three hours and get in return a full of adventure, struggle and complete entertainment. It was initiated to confront the challenges of other more popular games in the world like Football, basketball and Tennis. If all these things are available in only three hours then certainly the fast food version of cricket has got such popularity. Although five days test matches have their own charm which experts assume that it is the true test of character and calibre.
Today cricket has been played in throughout the world especially in Australia, England, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and some of the other countries. But its popularity is increasing day by day, and most countries have shown interests in the cricket, which is a good indication for the future of the sports.
PM Narendra Modi Congratulated the Australian cricket team for yet another World Cup victory.
Steve Smith scored superb century to set up a 95-run win for Australia over India in todays semi-final match at Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from the Test cricket due to strain of playing all different types of crickets. Now Virat Kohli will lead the upcoming forth Test against Australia in the Sydney.
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Wellington, May 2(ANI): The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board has rejected a last-ditch effort from chief executive David White to keep John Wright as the coach of the national team.
Islamabad, May 2(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded an explanation from national team coach Dave Whatmore over his decision to allow veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf to take a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which he passed.
Islamabad, May 2(ANI): Pakistan leg spinner has challenged the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) charges through his legal representative Farogh Nasim.
Sachin Tendulkar has now a new role to play as he has been selected to be a Rajya Sabha member by President of India, Pratibha Patil.
Wellington, May 1 (IANS) New Zealand coach Joh Wright has decided to step down from his post after the team's tour of the West Indies next month.
Pune, May 1 (ANI): Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said that it was an honour to be a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, but his focus would be on playing cricket for the country as long as he could.
Wellington, May 1(ANI): New Zealand coach John Wright will step down from his post following the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
London, April 30 (IANS) Asian Lite, a fortnightly focussing on British Asian events and issues and edited by Indian-origin journalist Anasudhin Azeez, has won the prestigious How-Do newspaper of the year award for 2012.
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan national cricket team is set to play 10 matches against Sri Lanka in a seven-week-long tour which is to start June 1.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): The England Cricket Board (ECB) has been reassured about the fact that an amnesty for reporting of match-fixing approaches has not yielded any significant reports of corruption in the English game.
Karachi, Apr 30 (ANI): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) committee will finalise the name of the new bowling coach before the Sri Lanka series.
Karachi, Apr 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed Pakistan's tour to Sri Lanka for a full series, that would include three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals to be played between May 29 and July 13.
Karachi, Apr 30 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has dismissed the impressions that he is trying to enter the national squad through a 'shortcut', saying he will continue the hard work and wait until his turn comes to play for his country again.
Karachi, Apr 29(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has rubbished reports of a rift between the national selection committee and coach Dav Whatmore.
Karachi, Apr 29(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has rubbished reports of a rift between the national selection committee and coach Dav Whatmore.
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London, Apr 27(ANI): Australia's young fast bowling duo of James Pattinson and Pat Cummins are expected to be fit for the one-day international tour of England.
Johannesburg, Apr 27(ANI): Suspended Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gerald Majola and former CSA Chief Operations Officer (COO) Don McIntosh must repay millions of Rands in underhanded bonus payments, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed.
Zurich, Apr 26(ANI): The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) chief Tim May has criticized the Bangladesh Premier League administration for their non-compliance with terms and conditions of player contracts.
Melbourne, Apr 26 (ANI): The hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground, which has hosted many famous and infamous tests, now has a more challenging task at hand - feeding sheep that will produce wool to make the Australian cricket team's new uniforms.
Bangalore, April 25 (IANS) Intermittent rains even two hours after the game was to begin forced the organisers to call off the Indian Premier League match between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings late Wednesday without a ball being bowled at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.
Mohali, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Wednesday.
Melbourne, April 25 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has revealed it is set to overhaul its financial model and take control of venue arrangements for international matches.
Melbourne, April 24 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) said Tuesday it would seek the approval of the state associations for a smaller board.
Colombo, Apr 24(ANI): Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga has rejected claims that he had declined to sign this year's contract with Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) and stressed he will be available for all national commitments.
Karachi, Apr 24 (ANI): Bangladesh is unlikely to tour Pakistan even if the Dhaka High Court gives the go-ahead after four weeks. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cited "international commitments" as the reason for the refusal, Dawn News reported.
Karachi, Apr 24 (ANI): Bangladesh is unlikely to tour Pakistan even if the Dhaka High Court gives the go-ahead after four weeks. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cited "international commitments" as the reason for the refusal, Dawn News reported.
Islamabad, Apr 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to seek the help of former players in its bid to revive international cricket in the country.
Karachi, Apr 22(ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to postpone its tour of Pakistan was not based purely based on security reasons and believes some political pressure may have played a role.
Karachi, Apr 21(ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Mustafa Kamal has denied that he had committed to the country's tour of Pakistan in return for the Pakistan Cricket Board's support of his candidature for vice-presidency in the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Sydney, Apr 20(ANI): The Australian Government has urged Cricket Australia (CA) to speed up its advancement toward an independent commission after it issued a general warning to various sporting bodies to improve their governance.
Melbourne, Apr 20(ANI): Australia's fast bowling stocks have been stripped to bare essentials with the exit of Peter Siddle and James Pattinson, who have been home with back injuries.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), April 20 (IANS/CMC) Australian fast bowlers Peter Siddle and James Pattinson have been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies tour and will return home this week.
Islamabad, Apr 20(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a 70-page security plan of the country's proposed limited-overs games against Bangladesh to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Lahore, April 19 (IANS) Stating that Pakistan was a safe place for cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the success of the upcoming Bangladesh series in Lahore was a "national cause". Bangladesh would be first international team to tour the country since the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team by gunmen in 2009.
Dhaka, Apr 19(ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Mustafa Kamal has vehemently denied that his decision to go ahead with the Pakistan tour was due to a 'personal interest' and stressed that the step has been taken to maintain sound ties in the region, while keeping sporting culture alive in the country.
Dhaka, Apr 19(ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) cricket operations committee has reportedly called for the scrapping of the country's tour to Pakistan, saying it is not the right time to visit the country.
Sydney, Apr 19(ANI): The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) met Cricket Australia (CA) representatives met this week to discuss the new incentive-based pay system, as cricketers set their eyes on the considerable amount of revenue that could be generated from the 2015 cricket World Cup.
Dubai, Apr 19 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has criticized the Indian cricket board for harming the game through the Indian Premier League as it will now produce butchers, instead of better Test players.
Lahore, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf has said Bangladesh's short tour will go a long way in reviving cricket ties with India.
Islamabad, Apr 19(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to submit its security plan to the International Cricket Council for next week's brief visit by Bangladesh for playing two matches in Lahore.
Mohali, April 18 (IANS) Good fielding and bowling by Kolkata Knight Riders helped them restrict Kings XI Punjab to 124 for seven in an Indian Premier League match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Wednesday.
Islamabad, Apr 18(ANI): Some leading Bangladeshi cricketers and team officials are reluctant to play in Pakistan, according to reports coming out of Dhaka.
Dubai, Apr 18 (ANI): The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in England, in 2013, will pull its final curtains as the association plans having one championship for each of the game's three formats from 2015.
Melbourne, April 17 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Stuart Law, who stepped down as the Bangladesh coach, will now take over as the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence (COE) High Performance Coach.
Karachi, Apr 17(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is trying to avoid a stand-off with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the ban on government interference in cricket boards' functioning.
Dubai, Apr 17(ANI): The International Cricket Council executive board will expand the number of teams from 12 to 16 in the 2014 World Twenty20 tournament to be held Bangladesh.
Dhaka, April 16 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Stuart Law announced Monday that he would quit as the Bangladesh head coach after his contract expires in June.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally agreed to go for a constitutional amendment to spilt the role of the president by creating a new post of chairman who won't have any voting rights.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to expand the 2014 World Twenty20 in Bangladesh from 12 teams to 16 to boost the associate members.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked West Indies great Clive Lloyd to continue as the chairman of the cricket committee until the executive board reviews the current terms of appointment.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally agreed to go for a constitutional amendment to spilt the role of the president by creating a new post of chairman who won't have any voting rights.
Glasgow, April 16 (ANI): Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham has raised an unbelievable amount of 25,000 pounds in a day through road collection alone for charity work.
Pune, April 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors India all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for a suspected illegal action for bowling certain deliveries during his team's match against the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.
Dubai, Apr 14(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to consider sweeping reforms that could weaken the influence of Test-playing nations and bring greater transparency and accountability to the sport's governing body.
Dharmasala, April 13 (IANS) Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin Friday said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks 'a bit of intelligence' when it comes to leading the team in Test cricket.
Melbourne, Apr 13 (ANI): Lara Bingle has laughed off rumours that she hooked up with AFL convert Israel Folau.
Karachi, Apr 13(ANI): Both the Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket Board chiefs will hold talks on the proposed Bangladesh tour to Pakistan on the sidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting.
Mohali, April 12 (IANS) Pune Warriors were bowled out for 115 by Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Indian pacer Irfan Pathan says Yuvraj Singh, who is recovering from cancer, is not just a fighter in the field but in real life too.
Dubai, Apr 12(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly suspended its grants to the USA Cricket Association (USACA) due to poor governance.
London, Apr 12 (ANI): England cricketers Alastair Cook and Tim Bresnan were named in Wisden's five-man Cricketers of the Year list.
Lahore, Apr 10(ANI): Pakistan's main opposition party leader Nawaz Sharif has jokingly said he will even be a part of his team if it helps revive cricket ties between both sides.
Karachi, Apr 10(ANI): Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has hired a legal team for an English Cricket Board disciplinary hearing on a spot-fixing case that has landed his former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield in prison.
Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) A burst of fire and smoke in front of the eastern stand in the Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday delayed the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Mumbai Indians snatched win from Deccan Chargers with the help of Rohit sharma?s last ball six at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Monday. Mumbai defeated Deccan chargers by five wickets.
In an important match of IPL 5 Mumbai Indians will face Deccan Chargers at Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is doubtful for today?s match.
Johannesburg, Apr 9 (ANI): 'v3South African Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, will this week consider whether Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken appropriate action after a ministerial inquiry into its finances.
Karachi, Apr 9(ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has stressed that Pakistani players will not play in the Indian Premier League until the resumption of cricket ties between both sides.
Karachi, Apr 9(ANI): Pakistan cricket's foreign coach panel will kick off plans to improve the team's performance in all departments of the game, including players' fitness levels.
London, Apr 8(ANI): England off spinner Graeme Swann snapped ten wickets during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, and his brilliant performance has helped him jump six positions in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Bowling Rankings to reach fourth, just one place behind team mate James Anderson.
Lahore, Apr 8(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the visit of the British Universities XI showed Pakistan was a safe country.
Dubai, April 8 (IANS) Off-spinner Graeme Swann's 10-wicket haul not only helped England to a Test victory in Colombo but also lifted him six places to fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling rankings - just one place behind team mate James Anderson.
Deccan chargers commence their IPL 5 campaign against two times winner Chennai Super Kings.
Royal Challengers will play their first match against Delhi Daredevils today in M. Chinnaswamy stadium.
Pune warriors skipper captain Sourav Ganguly again proved that he is one of the best captains in the world. The IPL 5 saw another surprise when Pune Warriors defeated Mumbai Indians by 28-runs in a low scoring match on Friday in Mumbai.
In the 4th match of IPL 5 Kings XI will play against Rajasthan Royals in Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur.
Colombo, April 6 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct during the second Test against England at the P. Sara Oval here Thursday.
Mumbai Indians will face Pune warriors in Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai today.
Dubai, April 6 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Jeff Crowe will become the fifth International Cricket Council (ICC) Match Referee to complete a half-century of Tests.
Delhi Daredevils started their IPL 5 campaign with a 8 wicket win over host Kolkata Knight riders.
London, Apr 6(ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board has charged former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria with corruption offences, along with Mervyn Westfield, and both of them faces a worldwide ban from the game.
Colombo, Apr 6(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen has defended the switch-hit shot, which he utilized on more than one occasion, during his sublime century against Sri Lanka in the Colombo Test.
In the second match of IPL 5, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Delhi Daredevils at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 20:00 IST on Thursday.
Wellington, Apr 5(ANI): Former Kiwi cricketer Chris Cairns has said he feels "complete vindication" and added that he is ready to resume playing cricket and lead a normal life in Canberra, after a two-year battle to clear his reputation of match-fixing accusations.
Islamabad, Apr 5(ANI): Four companies have evinced interest in the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) initiative to launch an international Twenty20 league in the country.
London, Apr 5(ANI): Shamed Pakistan bowler Mohammed Aamer is now warning cricketers against the repercussions of indulging in any kind of corrupt practices in the sport, as he has appeared in an official video from the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Johannesburg, Apr 3(ANI): Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB) interim chairman and administrator Ray Mali has said his resignation won't leave a void in the Cricket South Africa Board (CSA).
Karachi, Apr 3(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said he has been hugely impressed with the players' performance in the Super Eight Twenty20 Cup.
Islamabad, Apr 3(ANI): Transparency International has sought the support of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the inclusion of independent directors on the International Cricket Council (ICC) board.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who co-owns an Indian Premier League (IPL) team, believes that releasing films during the tournament is a risk that he would never take.
Swashbuckling batsmen and Kings XI Punjab captain-cum-coach Adam Gilchrist said on Monday that Kings XI Punjab might not have some big names but the team is a balanced squad for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts from Wednesday.
London, Apr 3(ANI): Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi has confirmed that he will appeal against the verdict that favours former Kiwi cricketer Chris Cairns.
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar won?t lead the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 5 and management of team has handed over the captaincy to ace spinner Harbhajan Singh. Batsman Rohit Sharma will be the vice-captain of the team in IPL 2012.
Mohali, April 2 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab captain-cum-coach Adam Gilchrist said Monday that the Mohali franchise might not have some big names but are a balanced side for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Ahead of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 5), Nokia and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Monday unveiled an interactive consumer engagement campaign 'Nokia Channel Me'.
