Archive for December, 2009

‘I should have insisted on trials’ – Daljit Singh

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Daljit Singh, who was sacked as chairman of the BCCI's grounds and pitches committee in the wake of the fiasco at Feroz Shah Kotla, has said his fault was in not insisting on holding practice games on what was essentially an unused wicket

ICC November inspection slammed pitch

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The DDCA was warned twice from different sources that the Kotla pitch needed a lot of attention before the fifth ODI

No immediate decision on Kotla’s WC status – ICC

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Haroon Lorgat, the ICC's chief executive, has said New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla can still retain hopes of hosting the 2011 World Cup matches, despite the pitch fiasco

Former players lead criticism of Delhi pitch

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Russel Arnold and former Indian captains have reacted with shock and dismay at the dangerous pitch prepared for the fifth ODI at the Feroz Shah Kotla

Sachin Tendulkar to miss Ranji semi-final against Delhi

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Mumbai coach Pravin Amre has confirmed that Sachin Tendulkar will not play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semi-final match against Delhi.

India v Bangladesh

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

A recap of the past series between India and Bangladesh

Match referee gives harshest assessment of Kotla pitch

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The possibility of the Feroz Shah Kotla being disqualified from hosting the 2011 World Cup remains high

CSA agree to ‘compressed’ tour of India

Monday, December 28th, 2009

South Africa have agreed to a compressed schedule for the tour of India, comprising two Tests and three ODIs in February next year, if the BCCI is able to assure them that the travel and logistics between venues aren't taxing

Sri Lanka ‘chickened out’, says DDCA vice-president

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Former India Test player Chetan Chauhan has said that Sri Lanka "chickened out" out of the final ODI against India after finding themselves in trouble at 83 for 5

MS Dhoni eyes more Tests to maintain supremacy

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Despite a meagre number of Tests scheduled in 2010, the Indian captain is confident that his side can hold on to the No. 1 spot in Tests for a long time