Over the six seasons of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings’ batsmen have developed a knack of rising to the occasion while chasing big totals and Sunday was another day when that quality was displayed in abundance by Suresh Raina and Michael Hussey in their CLT20 game here against Titans.

With four of their players alleged to have ‘fixed’ an Indian Premier League game early this year, the Sunrisers Hyderabad went about their business in a calm manner at the PCA Stadium here on Monday afternoon. “We are only talking about tomorrow’s match,” said coach Tom Moody as his players ground out a two-hour training session.

Led by Ravi Rampaul, Trinidad & Tobago’s bowlers gave a spirited display to shut out Brisbane Heat by 25 runs in a Group B game of the CLT20 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Sunday. The West Indians bowled out the opposition for 110 in 18.4 overs, with four wickets to Rampaul’s credit, defending 135.

Chennai Super Kings opened their CLT20 campaign on a strong note, chasing down an imposing 185-run target with four wickets and seven balls to spare against the Totans here on Sunday night.

Playing their first match after the spot-fixing scandal that saw three of their players banned, Rajasthan Royals showed no signs of nerves and were focus personified against Mumbai Indians in the Champions League 20 here on Saturday.

After missing out on Indian Premier League games this season, the Motera stadium will kick off Champions League action here with a double-header on Monday.

In an era when youngsters first gain prominence in T20 leagues across the world, Australian teenager Ashton Agar boasts of a radically different CV. The 19-year-old is yet to make his debut in the shortest format but has already featured in two Ashes Tests.

New Delhi: Former IPL chairperson Lalit Modi was his usual outspoken self when he said it will be a "doomsday" for the Indian cricket if N Srinivasan gets re-elected as BCCI president at the Board's

Former IPL chairperson Lalit Modi was his usual outspoken self when he said it will be a “doomsday” for the Indian cricket if N Srinivasan gets re-elected as BCCI president at the Board’s AGM on September 29.

LONDON: Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance said Monday he'd been taken aback by his inclusion in England's squad for the forthcoming Ashes tour of Australia but insisted he was prepared for the challeng