View Article  India looking to avenge one-day series loss to WI

India would seek to avenge its one-day series loss to the West Indies when the two teams meet in the upcoming cricket tri-series in Malaysia, captain Rahul Dravid said on Thursday. "We haven`t done well against the West Indies in the last series. This is a good chance for us to correct that", Dravid said about the tri-series, also involving Australia.

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View Article  New squad is big news in New Zealand

When you're a cricket-starved nation as New Zealand presently is, a mundane thing like the announcement of the side for the Champions Trophy is seized upon like manna from heaven. John Bracewell and his selectors haven't disappointed either, throwing one bolter into the mix and sprinkling the squad with enough intrigue to keep followers interested.

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View Article  'I am only concerned about scoring runs' - Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly admitted to being disappointed after he was overlooked for the Champions Trophy but reiterated his commitment to find his way back into the national squad.

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View Article  Nafees nominated for Emerging Player

Shahriar Nafees, the Bangladesh opening batsman, has been nominated for the ICC's Emerging-Player-of-the-Year award to be announced on October 23 in Mumbai.

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View Article  The Oval hearing scheduled for September 27 and 28

The hearing over the alleged ball tampering incident that led to the forfeiture of the fourth Test between England and Pakistan Test at The Oval will take place on September 27 and 28. Malcolm Speed, chief executive of the International Cricket Council, announced this in Mumbai on Thursday at a function to launch the Champions Trophy.

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View Article  ICC appoints Urdu translator to keep check on Inzy

The International Cricket Council is closely monitoring the statements and columns of Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq and has even obtained services of an Urdu language translator for the purpose.

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View Article  Forensic tests possible on Oval Test ball: ICC

The International Cricket Council said forensic Tests may be conducted on the ball used in the controversial Oval Test to ensure a fair hearing for Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. "A forensic test is being suggested," ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed told reporters on Wednesday. "The laws of cricket are clear on what constitutes changing the condition of the ball.

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View Article  Hussey hoses down leadership talk

Michael Hussey insists he is not trying to gain Ricky Ponting's job despite his rapid elevation to the side's vice-captaincy for the short tour of Malaysia. Hussey started playing Test cricket barely a year ago and has been outstanding in both forms of the game while displaying impeccable leadership skills.

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View Article  New Zealand sweat on Styris

New Zealand's selectors face a nervous wait over the fitness of Scott Styris before next month's Champions Trophy, but they are confident he can recover and named him in their 14-man squad. Styris missed his last match for Middlesex with a back injury and John Bracewell, the coach, said he was expected to return next week.

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View Article  Brian Lara Stadium not to be used for World Cup

No play will be possible at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba for the warm-up matches of the World Cup 2007. But CEO of the local organising committee (LOC), Anand Daniel, stated that this country will still host those matches which will be shifted to either the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva or the UWI ground in St Augustine.

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View Article  Inzamam to lead Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Pakistan announced a 14-man squad for next month's Champions Trophy in India, retaining Inzamam-ul Haq as captain. Inzamam is set to face an International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct hearing at the end of this month and faces a possible suspension.

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View Article  King looks forward to tri-series

Bennett King, the West Indies coach, believes the DLF Cup against India and Australia in Malaysia provides ideal preparation for his side as they aim to defend the ICC Champions Trophy crown they won in England in 2004.

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View Article  Mongia praises new methods

What have baseball-style throws, golf balls, baseball bats and gym-style mats got to do with cricket? On the surface, not a lot, but India's elite cricketers have made use of all of the above at various times during the innovative training camp that will come to a close tomorrow as the team gears up for cricket's most arduous challenge - contests against Australia (and West Indies), albeit in the neutral environs of Kuala Lumpur.

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