Tracking Cricket 24 X 7 | News from the cricket world | 9th March 2014

Congress fields Mohammad Kaif for 2014 Lok Sabha Elections

In a bid to win their third Lok Sabha Assembly Elections in a row, the Indian National Congress has decided to field Mohammad Kaif in Phulpur district in Uttar Pradesh. The constituency was once represented by Jawaharlal Nehru and is presently ruled by BSP’s Kapil Muni. Kaif promised that he will give equal importance to both politics and cricket.

Suresh Raina seeks advice from Sourav Ganguly ahead of World T20 2014

Suresh Raina has reportedly seeked the advice of former Indian Captain, Sourav Ganguly ahead of the World T20 2014. Raina had scored just one fifty in his last 24 innings and was omitted from the Indian side for the recently concluded Asia Cup. He has promised his fans that they will see a different Raina in World T20 2014.

South Africa face Australia in dress rehearsal of World T20 2014

The two heavyweights of the World T20 2014, South Africa and Australia, face today in Port Elizabeth in first of the three T20Is. It will be interesting to see how Faf du Plessis gears up his team for the World T20. Meanwhile, Australian T20 side is in superb form as George Bailey’s men just clean swept Stuart Broad and co. at home last month.

Supreme Court defers IPL Scandal hearing till March 25

The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing of the IPL Spot Fixing Scandal on the basis of the report given by Mudgal Committee till March 25. It shows the clear favouritism enjoyed by the franchisee owned jointly by the Board President of India, India Cements and Gurunath Meyippan.