The Kolkata Knight Riders team management on Monday asked five of their fringe players to "politely" leave the team hotel.

Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar may have entertained millions with his incredible batting at the Test and one-day level, but with only one Twenty20 international against his name so far, the Mumbai star will be keen to make a memorable debut in the IPL on Wednesday when his team Mumbai Indians meets Chennai Super Kings.

Former India player Praveen Amre has said that the return of Sachin Tendulkar will be a big boost for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Australia have agreed to play a one-day international against Ireland in June 2010 as part of their commitment to complete a full tour of Britain and Ireland over the next two years, the independent.ie reported.

India paceman Zaheer Khan has been named by the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack as one of the five cricketers of the year.

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been banned for two years for his alleged links with a bookmaker during the January 2007 one-day series in India.

Seamer Ryan Sidebottom was named England's Player of the Year on Monday for his stupendous achievements in the recent past.

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has announced that he will be fit to play the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday.

Bangalore Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya today revealed that captain Rahul Dravid and ex-CEO Charu Sharma never allowed him to okay his list of players for the Indian Premier League and lamented the present bottom position of his team in the competition.

Former England captain Mike Atherton has snubbed the selection of Swalec Stadium in Wales as a venue for next summer’s Ashes series, saying it is too small.