Punjab Cricket Association is ready to host the Indian Premier League opener between Yuvraj Singh-led Kings XI and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Bollywood star Preity Zinta launched 'Kings 11', team Mohali of the Indian Premier League, amidst confusion over the venue for the mega show in Mohali on Monday night.
Maxwell scored unbeaten five runs and picked two wickets to help his club Fitzroy Doncaster secure a win over Geelong. On the other hand, Maddinson played a knock of 58 for St Kilda to beat Casey-South Melbourne.
The former all-rounder admitted that ICL is more of a money-making venture but insisted that it is also a good initiative aimed at nurturing young talent.
Mat cameras would also be in place for leg before wicket decisions, however, its implementation would be subject to final clearance.
The air-conditioned lounge at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium was completely damaged after a fire gutted it on Saturday afternoon.
"When other countries swept the match-fixing issue under the carpet, what was ICC doing then?" asks Bindra.
Bangladesh won the Champions Trophy warm-up match by seven wickets.
Hyderabad rode on a sparkling century from Daniel Manohar to score 310 for seven against Punjab on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match in Mohali on Thursday. Put in to bat, Daniel scored 119 and shared a 128-run opening wicket stand with Ravi Teja (55) to help Hyderabad pile up the big score at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium.
India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.
The two-member team described the facilities at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium as "excellent and very impressive".
The ace off-spinner was told to 'exercise caution while talking to the media'.
BCCI president-elect Ranbir Singh Mahendra the recent elections were held 'in accordance with the rules of the BCCI constitution'.
'If ICC does not accept our conditions, we may be forced to pull-out,' IS Bindra declared on Friday.
The Punjab Police said a comprehensive security plan has been worked out for the Mohali match against Pakistan.
Amol Muzumdar hit a century to take Mumbai close to Punjab's first innings score of 353, but the visitors fell short by a mere five runs, in the Ranji Trophy match.
Noted curator and coach Daljit Singh talks about the Champions Trophy pitches and his new job as Punjab coach.
The state government is claiming damages for acquisition of the land on which the stadium in Mohali is built.
As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.
The Indian skipper underwent a minor surgery for an abcess in the upper left thigh.
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