Australia, let down by some slipshod fielding and a controversial umpiring decision, were locked in a tense battle with the West Indies in the third and final Test on Sunday.
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Sunday, June 15
Slipshod Aussies allow Windies to battle back
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 11:05 PM IST
Australia removed Chris Gayle but their normally reliable catching let them down as West Indies made a confident start on Sunday in chasing 475 to win the third and final Test.
Pietersen century lays platform for England victory
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 11:00 PM IST
Kevin Pietersen's unbeaten 110 was the cornerstone of England's 114 run thrashing of New Zealand in the first one-day international at the Riverside here Sunday which saw them go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
Aussies turn the screw on Windies
by
zaheen
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 10:57 PM IST
An unbroken stand of 79 for the sixth wicket between Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin helped Australia to extend their lead to 474 before lunch in the third and final Test against West Indies on Sunday.
Katich, Jaques happy to set up Australia
by
zaheen
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 06:34 PM IST
Familiarity bred success for Simon Katich and Phil Jaques in their double-hundred opening stand which fortified Australia's position in the third and final Test against West Indies on Saturday.
Strauss released for Middlesex duty
by
zaheen
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 06:33 PM IST
Andrew Strauss was released from the England one-day international squad here Sunday to play for Middlesex in a Twenty20 match against Surrey at Lord's on Monday.
New Zealand win toss and field against England
by
zaheen
on Sun 15 Jun 2008 04:51 PM IST
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against England at the Riverside here Sunday. |
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