New Zealand's 3-0 clean sweep of the one-day cricket series against Bangladesh held no sway with the selectors when they named a new-look side for the upcoming two Tests.
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Monday, December 31
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:39 PM IST
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:35 PM IST
The New Zealand cricket squad named for two Tests against Bangladesh starting in Dunedin on Friday: New Zealand: Daniel Vettori (captain), Brendon McCullum (vice-captain), Matthew Bell, Craig Cumming, Stephen Fleming, Peter Fulton, Chris Martin, Michael Mason, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien, Jacob Oram, Mathew Sinclair.
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:33 PM IST
Factbox of the one-day international cricket records set by New Zealand in their 10-wicket defeat of Bangladesh here:
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:28 PM IST
Changes are likely in the Indian team with Yuvraj Singh under the gun to hold his place for the second cricket Test against Australia in Sydney, reports said.
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:26 PM IST
Several Australian players may withdraw from next year's tour to Pakistan even if Cricket Australia's security team gives a positive account after its February pre-tour inspection, according to reports here.
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 04:23 PM IST
Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum put in record performances as New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets with 44 overs to spare in a one-day international here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 02:00 PM IST
Determined to make a clean sweep of Bangladesh, New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and put Mohammad Ashraful's Bangladesh team to bat. Before the start of the game, the expectations were not too high, neither from Bangladesh nor the weather. Weather held up but Bangladesh could not. They were crushed under the excruciating precision of an all round game of the Kiwis. Full Scorecard | Match Summary New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 3rd One Day International, Queenstown Events Centre
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 11:30 AM IST
Skipper Anil Kumble is working to ensure his Indian team react positively in Wednesday's second cricket Test with Australia after their chastening first-up defeat in Melbourne.
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 11:26 AM IST
Sri Lanka's cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa stepped down, clearing the way for former captain Arjuna Ranatunga to take over in the top job.
by
deepak
on Mon 31 Dec 2007 11:06 AM IST
South Africa called up experienced batsman Neil McKenzie for the second Test against the West Indies starting at Newlands after their shock 128-run defeat in the first match in Port Elizabeth. Sunday, December 30
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 04:46 AM IST
New Zealand won the toss and put Bangladesh into bat in the third and final one-day cricket international here Monday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:26 AM IST
Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga is to be formally appointed as head of the cricket administration next week, officials said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:24 AM IST
Captain Anil Kumble says the Indians will have to markedly improve their run-rate in the second Sydney cricket Test if they are to prevent Australia from holding on to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:22 AM IST
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says leg-spinner Brad Hogg will be a better and more confident bowler in Wednesday's second cricket Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:18 AM IST
Six former New Zealand cricket representatives who took part in a rebel Indian league this month have effectively been barred from a return to national selection.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:16 AM IST
Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds cast doubt on whether he will join the scheduled tour of Pakistan given the violence over the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 30 Dec 2007 03:15 AM IST
Nothing less than an emphatic win will satisfy New Zealand in their third and final one-day cricket international against Bangladesh here. Saturday, December 29
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 06:12 PM IST
The West Indies claimed three early South African wickets as they moved into a strong position on the fourth day of the first Test at St George's Park.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 04:51 PM IST
Skipper Anil Kumble, stung by one of India's heaviest Test defeats, says the tourists must toughen up mentally if they are to improve against Australia in next week's second Test in Sydney.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 04:49 PM IST
Captain Ricky Ponting kept a lid on expectations as his all-conquering Australian team edge closer to a world record number of Test cricket victories.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 04:47 PM IST
Adam Gilchrist praised the quality of bowlers he has kept to as he became Australia's record-breaking wicketkeeper during his team's 337-run first Test win over India here.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 03:48 PM IST
Australia inflicted one of India's heaviest Test defeats, winning the opening match of the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series by 337 runs on the fourth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 02:38 PM IST
Australia wrapped the first test match against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played here at the MCG, with more than a day to spare. This is their 15th consecutive victory and they now are just one match away from equaling their own record of 16 matches. Considering that this win came without the hosts breaking into a sweat, records are set to tumble. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Australia vs India, 1st Test Match, Melbourne Cricket Ground
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 01:57 PM IST
Australia thrashed India by 337 runs in the first cricket Test on the fourth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 01:55 PM IST
Defeat was looming for India after the dismissals of key batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and V.V.S. Laxman on a sweltering fourth day of the first cricket Test against Australia.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 01:53 PM IST
Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh was found not guilty of dissent during the first cricket Test against Australia, lingering at the crease out of shock not protest, match referee Mike Procter said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 01:51 PM IST
The West Indies called up uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Patrick Browne to join the squad on the tour of South Africa.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 01:50 PM IST
Andrew Symonds grabbed the key wicket of Rahul Dravid in a major blow to India's chances of holding out in the first cricket Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 03:13 AM IST
England cricket star Kevin Pietersen married pop singer Jessica Taylor in a private ceremony on Saturday, a spokesman said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 29 Dec 2007 03:11 AM IST
New West Indian captain Chris Gayle hailed a "thrilling" win against South Africa as a career highlight and said the challenge for his young team was to continue to improve. Friday, December 28
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 08:16 PM IST
All-rounder Dwayne Bravo took four wickets in 21 balls as the West Indies took a 213-run first innings lead on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park Friday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 06:18 PM IST
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo struck twice shortly before lunch to leave South Africa in danger of failing to avoid the follow-on on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 04:02 PM IST
Spin bowler Harbhajan Singh says he has shouldered unrealistic expectations since his career-high achievements during India's famed home series win over Australia in 2001.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 02:51 PM IST
The Kiwis, after winning the toss, went into the field to bat today at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand, with apparently one thought alone that of turning this series between them and Bangladesh into a two-match farce. After winning the first one-day match at Auckland with a resounding six wickets on Wednesday, they looked prepared to repeat the performance as they steadily built up a humungous score against the tricky Bangladesh team. Full Scorecard | Match Summary New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2nd One Day International, McLean Park, Napier
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 02:38 PM IST
India will have to do what no other Test team has done before to come from behind and win the first cricket Test after Australia set them a historic run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 02:24 PM IST
Pakistan cricket coach Geoff Lawson said he is seeking advice on the situation in the volatile country before deciding whether to return following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 01:46 PM IST
The West Indies suffered a second innings collapse to give South Africa an outside chance of victory on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park Friday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 01:44 PM IST
The West Indies suffered a second innings collapse to give South Africa an outside chance of victory on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park Friday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 01:03 PM IST
New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 102 runs in their second one-day cricket international to wrap up the series with a game to spare at McLean Park here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:56 PM IST
Australia were batting India out of the opening cricket Test on the third day and had extended their lead to 395 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:55 PM IST
Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh has been charged with showing dissent towards an umpiring decision during the first cricket Test against Australia, Cricket Australia said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:54 PM IST
Australian bowler Stuart Clark said his team's thorough preparation for the series against India bore fruit with surgical precision in the opening cricket Test, a report said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:52 PM IST
Australia will monitor developments in Pakistan following Benazir Bhutto's assassination to gauge whether the national cricket team can safely tour there next year, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:51 PM IST
An injury-free Peter Fulton led New Zealand to an imposing 335-run total batting first against Bangladesh in their second one-day cricket international at McLean Park here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 28 Dec 2007 12:50 PM IST
Australia pushed their lead over India to 282 runs after the third morning of the opening cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Thursday, December 27
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 06:06 PM IST
Brett Lee's seemingly unstoppable rise to become one of the greats of Australian bowling reached another milestone here when he joined the 250 club of Test wickets.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 06:05 PM IST
Shivnarine Chanderpaul equalled the world record for most consecutive Test half-centuries as the West Indies made solid progress on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 04:46 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar's misjudgment to throw away his innings with another impressive century beckoning could be the turning point in India's opening Test against Australia, the batsman admitted.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 04:42 PM IST
West Indian batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul equalled the world record for most consecutive Test half-centuries when he reached 50 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 02:48 PM IST
Pacemen Brett Lee and Stuart Clark captured four wickets each to deliver Australia a potential match-winning innings lead over India in the first cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:48 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori again won the toss and opted to bat first in the second one-day cricket international against Bangladesh at McLean Park here Friday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:37 PM IST
Former Australia Test opener Justin Langer believes old Ashes adversaries Marcus Trescothick and Andy Caddick can help lead his Somerset team to a first English County Championship next year.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:36 PM IST
Shivnarine Chanderpaul praised new captain Chris Gayle after the West Indies took control on the second day of the first Test at St George's Park Thursday.
by
deepak
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:36 PM IST
Seamer Stuart Clark struck twice in 10 balls to give Australia the momentum with the coveted wicket of Sachin Tendulkar on the second day of the first cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:34 PM IST
Fast bowlers Daren Powell and Jerome Taylor struck hard at the South African top order as the tourists took control on the second day of the first Test at St George's Park Thursday.
by
deepak
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 12:33 PM IST
New Zealand will be looking to wrap up their one-day cricket series against Bangladesh early when they meet in the second match of the three-match series here.
by
deepak
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 10:14 AM IST
Marlon Samuels and captain Chris Gayle played contrasting innings as the West Indies belied their underdog status on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park Wednesday.
by
deepak
on Thu 27 Dec 2007 10:11 AM IST
Australia were all out for 343 in their first innings early on the second day of the opening cricket Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Wednesday, December 26
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 06:46 PM IST
Pakistan cricket authorities announced that all players who featured in a rebel Indian league will be banned from domestic matches. Several stars, including former national skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq, signed up to play in the breakaway Indian Cricket League (ICL) despite warnings of future restrictions.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 06:06 PM IST
West Indian captain Chris Gayle passed himself fit and then smashed a half-century on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park. The West Indies were 130 for two at lunch after being sent in to bat.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:55 PM IST
South Africa won the toss and sent the West Indies in to bat on the first day of the first Test at St George's Park.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:54 PM IST
First-innings centurion Matthew Hayden has warned India to expect batting on a deteriorating MCG wicket in a Boxing Day Test where scoring will be hard to achieve.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:01 PM IST
India's brave showing on the opening day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was vital to the tourists' quest to win a series in Australia for the first time, skipper Anil Kumble said. Kumble was India's hero on the first day of the Boxing Day Test taking 5-84 off 25 overs to reduce the world's number one Test team from 135 without loss to 337 for nine at stumps.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 03:20 PM IST
Bangladesh made a terrible start to their first ever ODI series in New Zealand today by going down against the hosts by 6 wickets. They must have fancied their chances as well; what with the terrible form New Zealand find themselves in and the favorable conditions at Eden Park, Auckland. But now, that they trail the 3-match series 1-0,all their hopes of ending the year on a positive note seem bleak.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st One Day International, Eden Park, Auckland
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 03:07 PM IST
New Zealand produced a morale-boosting performance as they romped to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their one-day cricket international here, the first of a three-match series.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 03:05 PM IST
Skipper Anil Kumble inspired a dramatic Indian fightback to almost bowl Australia out on the opening day of the first cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 03:04 PM IST
Matthew Hayden claimed his 28th Test century to lead an Australian recovery on the opening day of the first cricket Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 36-year-old opening batsman watched three quick wickets fall in the middle session after sharing in a century opening partnership with Phil Jaques to raise his sixth hundred in nine Tests at the MCG and fourth against India.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 03:02 PM IST
A rash shot by Mohammad Ashraful triggered a sensational Bangladesh collapse as they failed to bat out their 50 overs in the opening one-day cricket international against New Zealand here.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 02:59 PM IST
Champion cricketer Shane Warne will coach and develop young spin bowlers in a new initiative announced by Cricket Australia. Click here to read the complete Article
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 02:55 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bowl in the opening one-day match against Bangladesh here on Wednesday. Click here to read the complete Article
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 01:58 PM IST
Australia wrapped the first test match against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, played here at the MCG, with more than a day to spare. This is their 15th consecutive victory and they now are just one match away from equaling their own record of 16 matches. Considering that this win came without the hosts breaking into a sweat, records are set to tumble. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Australia vs India, 1st Test Match, Melbourne Cricket Ground
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 05:02 AM IST
December 29, 2007 will be remembered by the Caribbean cricketing community for years to come for this is the day when the West Indies team turns a new leaf in its cricketing history. West Indies have comprehensively beaten the worlds second highest ranked cricketing nation, South Africa, at St. Georges Park, Port Elizabeth by 128 runs to mark their first victory on South African soil. Full Scorecard | Match Summary South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test Match, St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:32 AM IST
England opener Marcus Trescothick has admitted that his dream of returning to Test cricket is being kept in check by his fears over succumbing to long-term illness
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:28 AM IST
Skipper Ricky Ponting is certain the Australian bowling attack still pack a punch in the post-Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath era and will prove it against India in the Boxing Day Test.
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:26 AM IST
India are considering playing two spinners to capitalise on their batting depth to pressure Australia in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, skipper Anil Kumble said
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:24 AM IST
By the end of a year where Australia continued to remain supreme as the leading Test and one-day side it was easy to think little had changed in world cricket.
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:22 AM IST
England captain Michael Vaughan was fined 40 percent of his match fee for his team's slow over rate during the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:19 AM IST
Captain Chris Gayle remained a doubtful starter two days ahead of the first Test against South Africa as he continued to struggle to overcome a hamstring injury
by
deepak
on Wed 26 Dec 2007 04:17 AM IST
England spinner Monty Panesar is convinced his miserable tour of Sri Lanka can help him become a world-class bowler. Panesar, 25, took only eight wickets as England lost their recent three-Test series in Sri Lanka 1-0. Monday, December 24
by
zaheen
on Mon 24 Dec 2007 02:23 PM IST
Australia have given no indication of the make-up of their bowling attack for the Boxing Day cricket Test against India with pacemen Mitchell Johnson and Shaun Tait waging a mini selection battle at training here.
by
zaheen
on Mon 24 Dec 2007 02:20 PM IST
Australia are surfing the wave of another long winning run and targeting their 15th consecutive Test victory -- one short of their record -- against India in the opening Boxing Day cricket Test.
by
zaheen
on Mon 24 Dec 2007 12:58 PM IST
New Zealand's cricketers have been told to shape up or face the axe in the one-day series against Bangladesh which starts on Wednesday as they look to recover from a torrid past nine weeks. Sunday, December 23
by
zaheen
on Sun 23 Dec 2007 12:55 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Sunday donated 250,000 US dollars to the Bangladesh cyclone relief fund.
by
zaheen
on Sun 23 Dec 2007 12:52 PM IST
Australia's vice-captain Adam Gilchrist Sunday hit out at continual criticism of the national cricket team from high-profile former players.
by
zaheen
on Sun 23 Dec 2007 12:51 PM IST
Senior batsman V.V.S. Laxman said Sunday that India must match Australia for attitude and aggression in the pursuit of their first series win in Australia.
by
zaheen
on Sun 23 Dec 2007 12:49 PM IST
Bangladesh gained a psychological edge over a hapless Kiwi cricket side Sunday when they beat a New Zealand XI by four wickets in a Twenty20 match.
by
zaheen
on Sun 23 Dec 2007 12:46 PM IST
India will bank on their big batting four to notch up the runs and claim a historic first series win in Australia, starting with the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Saturday, December 22
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 06:12 PM IST
Opener Alastair Cook hit a defiant century before rain washed out the last session to help England draw the final cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Saturday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 02:27 PM IST
Andrew Symonds said Saturday he was more at ease with his position in the Australian Test side heading into the four-Test home series with India starting here on Boxing Day.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 01:58 PM IST
England lost three wickets in four balls to leave Sri Lanka in sight of victory in the third and final cricket Test here on Saturday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 01:56 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar said Saturday India have their best chance of beating Australia on home ground for the first time in the four-Test series beginning here with the Boxing Day Test match.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 01:27 PM IST
India were denied another day of valuable match practice ahead of the opening Test against Australia after the final day of their tour match against Victoria was abandoned through rain here Saturday.
by
zaheen
on Sat 22 Dec 2007 12:45 PM IST
England might have been scrambled to a rain-affected draw against Sri Lanka on Saturday, but the result could not prevent them from slipping three places to fifth position in the ICC Test Championship table. Friday, December 21
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 04:09 PM IST
A heavy downpour that began at the lunch interval washed out the afternoon session on the fourth day of the third and final cricket Test between England and Sri Lanka here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 03:50 PM IST
Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned India won't be underdone despite having most of their only lead-up match washed out before the first Boxing Day Test.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 02:28 PM IST
Alastair Cook hit an unbeaten half-century as England began a long vigil to avoid defeat in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 12:45 PM IST
Rain again hampered India's preparations for the Boxing Day Test with only 10 overs possible on the second day of the weather-marred three-day cricket match against Victoria at the Junction Oval here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 12:18 PM IST
Spinning great Shane Warne has blasted the "arrogant mindset" that Australian administrators and ex-players have about the state of Australian cricket, a newspaper reported.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 12:15 PM IST
The stop-start career of New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent was halted by another red flag when he was dropped from the squad for the one-day series against Bangladesh.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 12:12 PM IST
After a dismal performance at the crease in Galle, Sri Lanka, where they were bowled out for just 81 in the final match in the three-Test series, England's cricketers will not want to eye the British newspapers.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 21 Dec 2007 10:18 AM IST
Stand-in captain Dwayne Bravo saved the touring West Indians from total humiliation but could not prevent his side from suffering a ten-wicket defeat against South Africa A at Buffalo Park Friday. Thursday, December 20
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:16 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene hit an unbeaten 213 before England's top order crashed to leave the tourists fighting for survival in the third Test here. The hosts carried their first innings from the overnight score of 384-6 to 499-8 before Jayawardene declared 50 minutes before lunch on the third day at the Galle International Stadium.
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:14 PM IST
Australia defeated New Zealand by 114 runs in the third Chappell Hadlee Trophy one-dayer to claim the cricket series 2-0 at Bellerive Oval here.
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:12 PM IST
India were 110 for three off 38 overs in their first innings at the close of the opening day of their three-match cricket match with Victoria at Junction Oval here.
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:08 PM IST
Skipper Ricky Ponting and his bowlers tormented New Zealand as Australia reclaimed the Chappell Hadlee Trophy one-day series at Bellerive Oval in emphatic fashion.
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:06 PM IST
Rain and a second-string Victorian bowling attack conspired to severely curtail the touring Indian cricket team's preparations for the Boxing Day Test against Australia here
by
deepak
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 04:03 PM IST
Rain came to England's rescue after veteran Sri Lankan seamer Chaminda Vaas ripped through the top order in the third and final cricket Test here. Vaas followed his 90 in Sri Lanka's first innings total of 499-8 declared with a four-wicket haul as England slumped to 33-6 soon after lunch on the third day
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 01:51 PM IST
With the second one day match rained out, this match was an event that everyone was looking forward to. The match at the end of it all seemed to be a replay of the washed out 2nd one dayer where the Kiwis had managed to lose wickets with an amazing regularity. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd One Day International, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 12:34 PM IST
Fast bowler Monde Zondeki took five wickets as the touring West Indians made a stuttering start on the first day of a four-day match against South Africa A at Buffalo Park.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 12:30 PM IST
Ricky Ponting continued to torment New Zealand's bowlers with his sixth one-day century as Australia reached 282 for six off their 50 overs in the third and final Chappell Hadlee Trophy cricket international at Bellerive Oval here Thursday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 10:46 AM IST
Justin Ontong hit an unbeaten century as the touring West Indians struggled on the second day of their four-day match against South Africa A at Buffalo Park Thursday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 10:41 AM IST
England's chances of saving the Sri Lanka Test series looked over when they were shot out for just 81, their lowest total against the hosts, in the third and final match.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 20 Dec 2007 10:38 AM IST
Rahul Dravid is likely to open India's innings in next week's first Test in a bid to blunt the effectiveness of Australia's bowling with the new ball. Wednesday, December 19
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 19 Dec 2007 05:27 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene was one run away from becoming his country's leading centurion as England paid dearly for missed chances in the third Test here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 19 Dec 2007 02:58 PM IST
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting said the Indian team could say what they liked about his bowling line-up but they would still have difficulty against it.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 19 Dec 2007 02:00 PM IST
England failed to break through Sri Lanka's defence on the second morning of the rain-curtailed final Test at the Galle International Stadium here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 19 Dec 2007 12:19 PM IST
The chaotic world of Indian cricket hit a new low in 2007 with reluctant captains, invisible coaches, warring officials and rebel games hogging the spotlight.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 19 Dec 2007 04:30 AM IST
Skipper Mahela Jayawardene became Sri Lanka's leading century-maker on Wednesday to dampen England's hopes of a series-levelling win in the third and final Test here. Tuesday, December 18
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 05:40 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene and his deputy Kumar Sangakkara revived the hosts after England's double strikes in the third and final Test here on Tuesday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 05:37 PM IST
England grabbed two early wickets after the third and final Test against Sri Lanka made a delayed start at the Galle International Stadium.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 01:38 PM IST
England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and sent Sri Lanka in to bat in the third and final cricket Test at the Galle International Stadium here.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 12:22 PM IST
Cricket Australia named a 12-man squad to take on India in the first Test of the summer series, with spinner Brad Hogg replacing an injured Stuart MacGill.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 12:18 PM IST
India's cricket team arrived in Australia full of high expectations for a tour which is likely to be the last trip Down Under for veterans such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 12:15 PM IST
Wet ground conditions prevented play before lunch on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test between England and Sri Lanka here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 10:15 AM IST
West Indies opening batsman Daren Ganga will have his first match on the current tour when he plays against South Africa A in a four-day match at Buffalo Park on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 18 Dec 2007 10:11 AM IST
Steve Harmison grabbed three wickets as England took the opening day's honours in the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday. Monday, December 17
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:45 PM IST
Match-winner Adam Gilchrist will be rested from Thursday's final Chappell Hadlee Trophy one-dayer against New Zealand to ease his workload ahead of the India Test series, Cricket Australia said Monday. Click here to read the complete Article
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:42 PM IST
Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria hit out at the lifeless pitches prepared by arch-rival India following the countries' recent Test series, saying they made contests less interesting.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:38 PM IST
South Africa will go into the first two Tests of a three-match series against the West Indies with the same squad that won successive series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:36 PM IST
Rain and an unpredictable pitch for the final Test between England and Sri Lanka may overshadow cricket's return to Galle following the 2004 tsunami tragedy that destroyed the stadium.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:34 PM IST
Anil Kumble won't back down from a challenge on India's cricket tour of Australia and has a positive attacking attitude, former coaches of the two teams said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:29 PM IST
An Anil Kumble-led India left for a tough cricket tour of Australia in confident mood, despite history being against them.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:27 PM IST
Rain and an unpredictable pitch for Tuesday's final Test between England and Sri Lanka may overshadow cricket's return to Galle following the 2004 tsunami tragedy that destroyed the stadium.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 12:22 PM IST
Bangladesh fast bowler Syed Rasel has been ruled out of the New Zealand tour after injuring his collar bone in a warm-up match, officials said Tuesday. Sunday, December 16
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:55 PM IST
Although, West Indies won the 20-20 contest against South Africa by an emphatic 5 wickets; this contest at Port Elizabeth cannot possibly be forgotten. The match added a whole new chapter to the T-20 match history. Full Scorecard | Match Summary South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Twenty20 International, St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:12 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Chappell-Hadlee one-day international cricket match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:09 PM IST
England and Sri Lanka will mark one of cricket's most poignant moments when they contest the third Test at the previously tsunami-ravaged Galle International Stadium from Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:06 PM IST
The second Chappell-Hadlee Trophy cricket one-day international between Australia and New Zealand was washed out after only six overs of play were possible at the Sydney Cricket Ground here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:04 PM IST
The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket series is still alive for New Zealand after only six overs of play were possible before the second match against Australia was washed out.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 01:00 PM IST
England and Sri Lanka will mark one of cricket's most poignant moments when they contest the third Test at the previously tsunami-ravaged Galle International Stadium.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 12:58 PM IST
Australia claimed a moral victory in the second one-dayer against New Zealand after the tourists slumped to a top-order collapse before the match was abandoned because of rain.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 12:55 PM IST
South Africa will go into the first two Tests of a three-match series against the West Indies with the same squad that won successive series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 12:51 PM IST
West Indian fast bowler Jerome Taylor took three wickets in his first over as South Africa collapsed in a rain-shortened Twenty20 international at St George's Park Sunday. Click here to read the complete Article
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 16 Dec 2007 12:48 PM IST
Fast bowler Jerome Taylor took three wickets in his first over as the West Indies beat South Africa by five wickets in a rain-shortened Twenty20 international at St George's Park Sunday. Saturday, December 15
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 15 Dec 2007 01:18 PM IST
Mahela Jayawardene's Sri Lanka will leapfrog from world number five to second behind Australia if they win the third and final Test against England starting here on Tuesday.
Friday, December 14
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:59 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the first of three Chappell-Hadlee one-day cricket internationals against Australia at the Adelaide Oval Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:57 PM IST
Former Australian Test star Rod Marsh believes England's fast-bowling future is bright in a timely boost for the English who were whitewashed 5-0 in the last Ashes series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:47 PM IST
After getting thrashed soundly by Australia in their T20 encounter, New Zealand hoped to get an early edge in the ODI series. Captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and bravely chose to bat first, putting aside the danger of Australian pace-battery. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Australia vs New Zealand, 1st One Day International, Adelaide Oval (D/N)
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:38 PM IST
Brendon McCullum fell four runs short of his maiden one-day century as New Zealand totalled 254 for seven off 50 overs in the opening Chappell Hadlee Trophy match with Australia Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:34 PM IST
Ricky Ponting scored his 24th one-day hundred and Adam Gilchrist clubbed a ferocious half-century to steer Australia to a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series game on Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:33 PM IST
Former Australian Test star Rod Marsh believes England's fast-bowling future is bright in a timely boost for the English who were whitewashed 5-0 in the last Ashes series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:32 PM IST
Stung by criticism over his form and fitness on the India tour, Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Friday vowed to regain his reputation as one of the most fearsome bowlers in the world.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:31 PM IST
Brendon McCullum fell four runs short of his maiden one-day century as New Zealand totalled 254 for seven off 50 overs in the opening Chappell Hadlee Trophy match with Australia Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:28 PM IST
Ricky Ponting scored his 24th one-day hundred and Adam Gilchrist clubbed a ferocious half-century to steer Australia to a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series game on Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:24 PM IST
Stung by criticism over his form and fitness on the India tour, Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Friday vowed to regain his reputation as one of the most fearsome bowlers in the world.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:23 PM IST
Veteran South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock sent the West Indians crashing to a narrow defeat against a Makhaya Ntini Invitation XI in a rain-affected opening match of their tour at Buffalo Park Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 14 Dec 2007 01:20 PM IST
Veteran South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock sent the West Indians crashing to a narrow defeat against a Makhaya Ntini Invitation XI in a rain-affected opening match of their tour at Buffalo Park Friday. Thursday, December 13
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 13 Dec 2007 02:11 PM IST
India captain Anil Kumble revealed Wednesday it was his pace rather than spin that brought his team on the verge of an unlikely win against Pakistan in the third and final Test here before settling for a draw.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 13 Dec 2007 02:09 PM IST
Sri Lanka's World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga is tipped to head the country's cricket administration, government sources told AFP on Thursday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 13 Dec 2007 02:07 PM IST
England's batsmen saw off Sri Lanka's early challenge on the fifth and final day as the second Test headed towards a draw on Thursday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 13 Dec 2007 02:04 PM IST
Cricket Australia says the sport could attract a four-fold increase in television ratings by introducing day-night Test matches within the next decade.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 13 Dec 2007 02:02 PM IST
England's batsmen shone under pressure to draw the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday and keep their hopes alive in the three-match series. Wednesday, December 12
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:29 PM IST
India's Sourav Ganguly fell nine runs short of becoming the seventh batsman to score a double-century and a hundred in the same match in the third and final Test against Pakistan here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:26 PM IST
India declared their second innings closed at 284-6, setting Pakistan a 374-run target off 48 overs to win the third and final Test here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:23 PM IST
India clinched a three-Test series against Pakistan 1-0 after the third and final Test ended in a draw on the fifth and last day here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:21 PM IST
Anil Kumble raised visions of a dramatic Indian victory with a five-wicket haul before Pakistan managed to escape with a draw in the third and final Test here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:17 PM IST
England face the daunting prospect of playing out spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan on the final day Thursday to draw the second Test and keep the three-match series alive.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 12 Dec 2007 02:15 PM IST
India's selectors on Wednesday recalled hard-hitting opening batsman Virender Sehwag for an upcoming Test series in Australia. Tuesday, December 11
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 05:30 PM IST
It was only the second T20 match ever between Australia and New Zealand. The unanimous world champions in the longest version and One Day version of the game were yearning to taste a major success in the new format. An exhilarating show of leather-clobbering from Andrew Symonds and some tight bowling helped Aussies trounce the Kiwis as the claim for their world supremacy in T20 just reached a notch higher. Full Scorecard | Match Summary KFC Twenty20 International , Australia vs New Zealand, Only Twenty20 International ,W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 03:09 PM IST
The West Indies cricket team arrived in South Africa on Monday evening and captain Chris Gayle is promising a "fight" when they meet the Proteas in the upcoming series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 03:07 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq closed in on a second successive century as Pakistan avoided a follow-on to brighten their chances of forcing a draw in the third and final Test against India here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 03:05 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene and Michael Vandort put on 178 for the unbroken third wicket to keep England at bay in the second cricket Test here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 03:02 PM IST
Indian police on Tuesday began questioning South African cricketer Nicky Boje about a major match-fixing scandal in 2000, police Crime Branch officers said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 03:00 PM IST
The middle-order batsman followed his second-Test 161 with a superb 133 not out to help his team post 537 in their first innings at tea on the penultimate day in reply to India's 626.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:57 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene took over from Sanath Jayasuriya as his country's leading run-maker as the hosts pulverised England in the second Test here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:54 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq relished India's attack with a second successive century to boost Pakistan's hopes of forcing a draw in the third and final Test here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:52 PM IST
South African bowler Nicky Boje on Tuesday denied charges of match-fixing under questioning by Indian police probing the scandal which hit cricket seven years ago, officials said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:49 PM IST
As international debuts go, they don't come much more bizarre than Luke Pomersbach's for Australia in Tuesday's Twenty20 match against New Zealand here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:47 PM IST
Tearaway Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait only bowled four overs in Tuesday's Twenty20 international victory over New Zealand.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 02:32 PM IST
A fast bowling blitz saw Australia thrash New Zealand by 54 runs in a Twenty20 international at the WACA Ground here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 11 Dec 2007 01:43 PM IST
It was only the second T20 match ever between Australia and New Zealand. The unanimous world champions in the longest version and One Day version of the game were yearning to taste a major success in the new format. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Australia vs New Zealand, Only Twenty20 International, W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth Monday, December 10
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:30 PM IST
England captain Michael Vaughan was furious with the umpires after Sri Lanka grabbed four wickets in the final session to scuttle his team's confident start in the second Test here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:27 PM IST
Younis Khan hit an impressive half-century to keep alive Pakistan's hopes of avoiding a follow-on in the third and final Test against India here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:25 PM IST
England's eighth-wicket pair of Matthew Prior and Ryan Sidebottom put on 55 undefeated runs to keep Sri Lanka at bay in the second cricket Test here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:22 PM IST
Michael Clarke said Monday he was not getting carried away with his promotion to the Australian captaincy for the upcoming Twenty20 clash against New Zealand at the WACA Ground.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:20 PM IST
Spinner Harbhajan Singh and seamer Irfan Pathan shared two big wickets to rattle Pakistan in the third and final Test against India here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka, replying to England's first innings total of 351, collapsed to 25-2 by tea on the second day of the second Test here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:14 PM IST
Hosts Sri Lanka warded off England's early threat as the rivals waged a grim struggle to take control of the second cricket Test here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 10 Dec 2007 03:11 PM IST
Pakistan rode on Misbah-ul-Haq's fighting half-century to boost their chances of avoiding a follow-on in the third and final Test against India here on Monday. Sunday, December 9
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 07:51 PM IST
The Sri Lanka-England test series is set to be extremely eventful and entertaining. The second test was no exception to this rule. Keenly contested, it gave the viewers a set of totally new probably results with every passing day of the match and with every new innings. Full Scorecard | Match Summary December 9, 2007,England Tour of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test Match,Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 05:00 PM IST
England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and elected to bat in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:58 PM IST
Sri Lanka's tsunami-hit cricket stadium at Galle was once again embroiled in a heritage row Sunday as it prepared to host the third and final Test against England next week.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:55 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly closed in on his career-best score as India reached 461-6 in their first innings at lunch on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:52 PM IST
Skipper Michael Vaughan hit an unbeaten 75 as England made a promising start in their bid to score a series-levelling win in the second Test against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:50 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly completed a maiden double-century to put India in a commanding position in the third and final Test against Pakistan here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:48 PM IST
England overcame the unfortunate dismissal of captain Michael Vaughan for 87 to stay on course for a big total in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:46 PM IST
Seamer Nathan Bracken predicted new captain Michael Clarke would prove exciting for Australian cricket as they prepare to take on New Zealand in Tuesday's Twenty20 clash at the WACA Ground.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 04:43 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly and Irfan Pathan posted career-best knocks as India showed their batting prowess to put Pakistan under pressure in the third and final Test here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 03:40 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly and Irfan Pathan posted career-best knocks as India showed their batting prowess to put Pakistan under pressure in the third and final Test here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 03:37 PM IST
Sri Lanka grabbed four wickets in the final session to halt England's confident start in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Sunday. Click here to read the complete Article
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 03:35 PM IST
West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor will head to South Africa for his country's long tour in fine fettle after being the scourge of Zimbabwe.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 03:33 PM IST
West Indies believe the lack of Tests on their tour of Zimbabwe will count against them when they move on to South Africa to play three Tests.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 09 Dec 2007 01:40 PM IST
The Sri Lanka-England test series is set to be extremely eventful and entertaining. The second test was no exception to this rule. Keenly contested, it gave the viewers a set of totally new probably results with every passing day of the match and with every new innings. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test Match, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo Saturday, December 8
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 07:19 PM IST
The virtually perpetual misconception about Test Cricket must have worn off your mind if you have been a witness to the recent shenanigans between India and Pakistan in the ongoing test series. So what if the Master Blaster was laid off due to an injury it didn't take the charm out of the 3 rd test match played here at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Full Scorecard | Match Summary Pakistan Tour of India,India vs Pakistan, 3rd Test Match M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:13 PM IST
India captain Anil Kumble elected to bat after winning the toss against Pakistan in the third and final Test at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:12 PM IST
England coach Peter Moores wants his team to be streetwise and aggressive as the tourists bid for a series-levelling win in the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:09 PM IST
Australian coach John Dyson says he needs to sit down with the West Indian players and quickly discover why they are underachieving in world cricket, reports said Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:08 PM IST
Debutant Yasir Arafat grabbed three big wickets to put an under-strength India in trouble in the third and final Test against Pakistan here on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:06 PM IST
Sri Lanka's legendary cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga on Saturday expressed concern about the lack of new talent emerging to replace the island's ageing superstars.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:04 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly cracked impressive half-centuries to pull India out of trouble in the third and final Test against Pakistan here on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 08 Dec 2007 05:02 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly hammered explosive centuries to lead India's fightback in the third and final Test against Pakistan here on Saturday. Friday, December 7
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 08:08 PM IST
With the most experienced player, Shivnarian Chanderpaul out of his side, Zimbabwe was put into bat by West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. This was the third toss in four games that Utseya lost, as many as the number of matches his team has lost in the series. Full Scorecard | Match Summary December 7, 2007,West Indies Tour of Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe vs West Indies,
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:31 PM IST
Buoyant Sri Lanka will look to clinch the Test series against England when they return to their favourite hunting ground for the second Test starting here on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:27 PM IST
South African bowler Nicky Boje will not be able to leave India without assisting police inquiries into a major match-fixing scandal in 2000, officials said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:25 PM IST
India's hopes of winning the first series against Pakistan at home in more than two decades suffered a setback due to injuries to key batsmen ahead of Saturday's third and final Test.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:22 PM IST
New Zealand's brief limited overs tour of Australia got off to a disappointing start when it was beaten in the Lilac Hill festival match here Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:20 PM IST
Five swift strikes from Jerome Taylor restricted Zimbabwe to 232-9 to give the injury-depleted West Indies a fair shot at wrapping up the series at the Queen's Sports Club on Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:18 PM IST
West Indies won the fourth one-day international against Zimbabwe by five wickets on Friday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 07 Dec 2007 05:16 PM IST
West Indies won the fourth one-day international against Zimbabwe by five wickets here on Friday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Thursday, December 6
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:49 PM IST
Paceman Shaun Tait Thursday returned to Australian international cricket for the three-match Chappell Hadlee Trophy one-day series against New Zealand.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:47 PM IST
Pacemen Irfan Pathan and Vikram Raj Vir Singh were included Wednesday in India's 14-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan starting in Bangalore on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:44 PM IST
New Zealand coach John Bracewell Thursday urged veteran strike bowler Shane Bond to continue his international career, despite his latest injury setback.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:42 PM IST
Pakistan will draw inspiration from their series-levelling victory here two years ago when they clash with India in the third and final Test on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:39 PM IST
Sri Lanka's prolific Kumar Sangakkara took over as the number one Test batsman after his record-breaking feats in the first Test against England, according to official new rankings released Thursday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:37 PM IST
Spin bowling coach David Parsons was confirmed Thursday as performance director of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 06 Dec 2007 05:35 PM IST
West Indies, who slumped to defeat in the opening match, will be looking to wrap up the one-day series against Zimbabwe when they take on the hosts here on Friday. Wednesday, December 5
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 05:58 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan bowled two magical deliveries when it mattered most to hand Sri Lanka an 88-run win over a fighting England in the first Test here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 05:55 PM IST
Key England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard is likely to miss the second Test against Sri Lanka because of a back injury, captain Michael Vaughan said on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 05:53 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan bowled two magical deliveries when it mattered most to hand Sri Lanka an 88-run win over a fighting England in the first Test on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 05:51 PM IST
South African left-arm spinner Nicky Boje has been summoned for questioning by Indian police in connection with the Hansie Cronje match-fixing scandal, senior crime branch officers said Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 02:15 PM IST
Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson praised his team for showing character in adversity to draw the second Test against India here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 02:10 PM IST
India skipper Anil Kumble said he was looking forward to an improved performance from his fielders in the third and final Test against Pakistan.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 02:07 PM IST
Sri Lanka were on the way to winning the first cricket Test after ripping through England's top order on the fifth and final day here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 02:02 PM IST
Michael Clarke was Wednesday named Australia's captain for next week's Twenty20 clash with New Zealand in Perth in the absence of Ricky Ponting, who is being rested.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 01:59 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori believes the Kiwis have plenty to play for in their tour opening Lilac Hill festival match here on Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 01:56 PM IST
Former England off-spinner Shaun Udal has come out of a brief retirement to return to first-class cricket with Middlesex, the county announced here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 01:54 PM IST
Former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten has signed a two-year deal to coach India, a top cricket board official said Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 05 Dec 2007 01:50 PM IST
Ian Bell remained unbeaten on a rock-solid 62 to give England a glimmer of hope of saving the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Wednesday. Tuesday, December 4
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 08:04 PM IST
A miserable batting performance by the Zimbabwe team that needs to be straightened out,at the earliest possible, if they want to come back into the series. Dwayne Bravo, replacing Gayle as the captain, put them in to bat after winning the toss. The conditions were overcast, and relentless seam bowling got them bundled for a measly 139 in just 37.5 overs. Full Scorecard | Match Summary December 4, 2007,West Indies Tour of Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe vs West Indies,
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:58 PM IST
Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka's highest scorer in both forms of cricket, has decided to retire from Test cricket, officials said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:54 PM IST
Indian pace bowler Shantha Sreesanth Tuesday said he would not be intimidated by Australian crowds during this summer's series Down Under and was confident of taking wickets.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:51 PM IST
Bangladesh and a New Zealand team will play a Twenty20 match this month to raise funds for victims of November's deadly cyclone.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:49 PM IST
Zaheer Khan grabbed an early wicket to put Pakistan under pressure on the fifth and final day of the second Test against India here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:44 PM IST
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene and his deputy Kumar Sangakkara put on a century stand as Sri Lanka consolidated their hold over England in the first Test here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 04:42 PM IST
The appointment of former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as the new India coach has been delayed, with the cricket board citing minor last-minute glitches Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:42 PM IST
Test cricket's leading wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan said on Tuesday he rated Sri Lanka's World Cup triumph in 1996 as more memorable than his own individual world record.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:40 PM IST
Stand-in captain Younis Khan hit an unbeaten half-century to sustain Pakistan's hopes of saving the second Test against India here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:37 PM IST
Australia's cricket chief Tuesday brushed aside criticism of Sri Lanka's record-breaking spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, saying he should be hailed for his "great feats".
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:34 PM IST
Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill will be forced to miss at least the first two Tests against India as he recovers from hand surgery, Cricket Australia said Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:31 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara hit an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka tightened the screws on England in the first cricket Test here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:28 PM IST
Stand-in captain Younis Khan staved off a spin threat with a responsible century to help Pakistan draw the second Test against India here on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:22 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara became the first batsman to hit 150-plus scores in four consecutive Tests as Sri Lanka pressed for victory in the first Test against England on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 04 Dec 2007 02:18 PM IST
Stand-in captain Dwayne Bravo hit 45 runs in 24 balls to see the West Indies home and dry after the tourists flirted with danger in their third one-day international here Tuesday. Monday, December 3
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:44 PM IST
India's chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar wants to quit his post after a run-in with the country's powerful cricket board, reports said.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:41 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq hit an unbeaten 141 to help Pakistan avoid a follow-on in the second Test against India at Eden Gardens here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:36 PM IST
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed his 709th wicket in the first Test against England on Monday to become Test cricket's most successful bowler.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:32 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan became Test cricket's leading wicket-taker on Monday even as England gained a valuable 93-run lead in the first cricket Test here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:29 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan finally became Test cricket's most successful bowler on Monday, marking a new high for one of the most controversial players in the modern game.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:26 PM IST
Shane Warne congratulated Muttiah Muralitharan for reclaiming his world record for most Test wickets, declaring on Monday that the mark will stand forever.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:22 PM IST
India gained a handsome 160-run lead in the second Test against Pakistan despite a brave century by Misbah-ul-Haq at Eden Gardens here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:19 PM IST
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan become Test cricket's most successful bowler on Monday after surpassing retired Shane Warne's record tally of 708.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:16 PM IST
India's request for one of their two tour matches to be reduced by a day was granted by Cricket Australia Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:13 PM IST
Australia's triangular one-day cricket series has been shelved to alleviate programming problems, Cricket Australia (CA) said Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:10 PM IST
Wasim Jaffer hit a brisk half-century as India kept alive their hopes of forcing a win in the second Test against Pakistan here on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 03 Dec 2007 05:03 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan shattered the world Test bowling mark and Sanath Jayasuriya excelled with the bat as Sri Lanka took charge of the first Test against England here on Monday. Sunday, December 2
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 08:00 PM IST
It seems that the West Indian side faced a lot of music back in the dressing room. Clive Lloyd the manager, who looked menacing right from the time he was playing, must have really riled after his teams dismal performance. Whatever be the case, the West Indians looked like they had gotten over their rusty joints after some sound oiling and started off trying to get something out of every ball that came their way, after winning the toss and electing to bat. Full Scorecard | Match Summary West Indies Tour of Zimbabwe,Zimbabwe vs West Indies,2nd One Day International,Harare Sports Club
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 07:43 PM IST
The stage was set for the decider match between New Zealand and South Africa a match that not only ended the New Zealand tour of South Africa, but also dashed the Kiwis hopes of attaining victory over their hosts. Full Scorecard | Match Summary New Zealand Tour of South Africa,South Africa vs New Zealand,3rd One Day International,Newlands, Cape Town
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:53 PM IST
Cricket Australia has warned Australia's leading players it will not let them play in the lucrative Indian Premier League's Twenty20 tournament in April and May, reports said Sunday.
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:50 PM IST
England captain Michael Vaughan was given out in controversial fashion Sunday to spark Sri Lanka's fightback in the first cricket Test here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:46 PM IST
Herschelle Gibbs hit a majestic century as South Africa cruised to a series-clinching five-wicket win in the third and final one-day international against New Zealand at Newlands Sunday. Click here to read the complete Article
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:46 PM IST
India's Harbhajan Singh grabbed two big wickets in successive overs to spark Pakistan's collapse in the second Test here on Sunday. The off-spinner dismissed overnight batsman Salman Butt and prolific scorer Mohammad Yousuf as Pakistan struggled to reach 154-5 in their first innings at lunch on the third day in reply to India's mammoth 616-5 declar
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:40 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq and Kamran Akmal hit half-centuries under pressure to steady Pakistan in the second Test against India at Eden Gardens here on Sunday. In-form Misbah made an unbeaten 73 and wicket-keeper Akmal a solid 63 not out as Pakistan recovered from 150-5 to reach 256-5 in their first innings at tea on the third day in reply to India's massive 616-5 declared.
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:34 PM IST
Australia's elite cricketers insist they will remain loyal to their country after being reminded Sunday by Cricket Australia of their priorities in the face of the lucrative Indian Premier League.
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 05:01 PM IST
Muttiah Muralitharan equalled Shane Warne's world record tally of 708 wickets as Sri Lanka sent England crashing in the first cricket Test here on Sunday. Click here to read the complete Article
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deepak
on Sun 02 Dec 2007 04:42 PM IST
West Indies put their shock first one-day international defeat by Zimbabwe behind them to beat the hosts by 110 runs and level the 5-match series 1-1 at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Click here to read the complete Article
Saturday, December 1
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 07:47 PM IST
The present series of matches between Sri Lanka and England has been eagerly awaited by all cricket aficionados. With the English side visiting Sri Lanka, this tour is expected to be a keen contest between the hosts and the visitors, seeing the recent similarly mediocre performances of both the teams. Full Scorecard | Match Summary England Tour of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka vs England,1st Test Match,Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:18 PM IST
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to bat in the first cricket Test against England at the Asgiriya stadium here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:15 PM IST
Wasim Jaffer completed a double-century to put India in a commanding position in the second Test against Pakistan at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:11 PM IST
Matthew Hoggard grabbed four wickets in a hostile opening spell to give England a brilliant start in the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:09 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly cracked an impressive century to help India reach a massive 552-5 in their first innings at tea on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:05 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara and Prasanna Jayawardene put on a century stand to herald Sri Lanka's fightback in the first Test against England here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 06:01 PM IST
Venkatsai Laxman and Sourav Ganguly hammered robust centuries to take India to a formidable total against Pakistan in the second Test here on Saturday.
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deepak
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 05:56 PM IST
England pace-spin duo of Matthew Hoggard and Monty Panesar combined to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 188 on the opening day of the first cricket Test here on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 01 Dec 2007 01:34 PM IST
The present series of matches between Sri Lanka and England has been eagerly awaited by all cricket aficionados. With the English side visiting Sri Lanka, this tour is expected to be a keen contest between the hosts and the visitors, seeing the recent similarly mediocre performances of both the teams. Full Scorecard | Match Summary England Tour of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka vs England, 1st Test Match,Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy |
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