London Olympics

Yohan Blake wants Twenty20 cricket to be included in Olympics

Jamaican sprint sensation Yohan Blake says he bowls faster than Olympic champion Usain Bolt and that there is a "real possibility" that he could debut his international cricket career in Australia this summer.

Yohan Blake makes his presence at Lord’s

By CricketCountry Staff

London Olympics gold medallist, Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake was on Thursday given the honour of ringing the bell to signal the start of play in the third and final Test match between England and South Africa at Lord's.

Yohan Blake could join Usain Bolt in Australia’s Big Bash League

The Sydney Sixers are hoping to lure Yohan Blake to play in Australia's domestic Twenty20 Big Bash League after fellow sprint star Usain Bolt said he wanted to turn out for the Melbourne Stars.

South Africa will look to seal series with win at Lord’s: Gary Kirsten

By CricketCountry Staff

South Africa, having won the first Test at Kennington Oval, need a draw at Lord's to seal the series against England but coach Gary Kirsten indicated that Protease will look to out to seal the series with a victory.

IPL fan can’t believe 2012 London Olympics got over in just 17 days

Chennai Super Kings’ fan Nayan Srinivasan is shocked to know that the London Olympics – with 204 teams, around 10,500 players, and 302 matches – was over in just 17 days. In contrast, this year’s IPL – with nine teams, around 200 players, and 76 matches – had been in action for 54 days.

Cricketers congratulate Sushil Kumar on winning silver at London Olympics

By CricketCountry Staff

Cricketers on Sunday congratulated wrestler Sushil Kumar, who won silver medal in the London Olympics 2012 on Twitter.

Indian cricketers wish Sushil Kumar luck on Twitter

By CricketCountry Staff

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wished Sushil Kumar all the best for his final match of the 66kg freestyle wrestling event at London Olympics.

Sachin Tendulkar prays for Sushil Kumar’s success at London Olympics

By CricketCountry Staff

Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said that all the prayers and good wishes are with Sushil Kumar who has entered the final of wrestling in the 2012 London Olympics.

Usain Bolt to play for Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League?

By CricketCountry Staff

Australian spin legend Shane Warne on Sunday informed that Jamaican runner Usain Bolt is interested to play cricket for the Big Bash League team Melbourne Stars in the upcoming season.

Sourav Ganguly hails performance of Indian athletes at London Olympics

Even as a gold medal continues to elude India at the London Olympics, former cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday hailed the performances of the country's athletes, who have so far brought four medals from the mega event.