Chennai: ‘Practice makes a man perfect’ is an old saying.
According to Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath, however, it’s different theory altogether for a cricketer, especially if he is a fast bowle

England and Australia drew the fifth Test as the Ashes series ended in a dramatic draw on the final day at The Oval on Sunday.

Skipper Michael Clarke told umpire Aleem Dar not to touch him as the fifth and final Ashes Test ended in an acrimonious draw, Australian media revealed on Monday.

In a distasteful postscript to their Ashes triumph, some of the England players celebrated by urinating on the pitch at the Oval.

The MRF Pace Foundation, which has contributed to the success of fast bowlers around the world, might revive its ties with the BCCI again.

India A lost opener Murali Vijay for a duck in pursuit of 307 against South Africa A at stumps on Day Three of the second unofficial Test on Monday. Cheteshwar Pujara and Shahbaz Nadeem were at the crease as India A ended the day at 3/1.

Practice makes a man perfect, is an old saying. According to Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath, however, it’s a different theory altogether for a cricketer, especially if he is a fast bowler.

The Indian U-23 team on Sunday lifted the ACC Emerging Trophy tournament after thrashing Pakistan by nine wickets in the final with opener Lokesh Rahul (93) being the star of a lop-sided chase.

South Africa A reduced the visitors India A to 145/6 at stumps on the second day of the second and final unofficial Test on Sunday.

Sri Lanka and Mumbai Indians speedster Lasith Malinga is likely to miss next month’s Champions League T20 in India due to a family commitment.