View Article  Shakib delivers late blow to second-string Windies

Shakib Al Hasan claimed an early West Indies scalp, after solid batting from the tail-enders allowed Bangladesh to reach 238 in their first innings in the opening Test on Friday.

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View Article  Second-string Windies make Bangladesh wobble

Bangladesh were struggling on 121 for six in their first innings at lunch in the face of purposeful, if not menacing bowling from a depleted West Indies in their opening Test on Friday.

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View Article  Ponting sets shining example to England

Australia captain Ricky Ponting led from the front with a commanding innings of 150 as the Ashes holders regained the advantage in the first Test against England here on Friday.

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View Article  Gavaskar celebrates 60th birthday amid pouring tributes

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Manohar Gavaskar turned 60 Friday and spent the day at the Satya Sai Baba ashram in Puttaparthi near Bangalore.

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View Article  Clarke wrests Ashes Test initiative from England

Michael Clarke batted Australia into a first innings lead on the third day of the opening Ashes Test at Sophia Gardens here on Friday as a see-saw contest once more moved in the tourists' favour.

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View Article  Shoaib Akhtar's fate hangs by test results, his own words

Karachi, July 10 (IANS) Enigmatic Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is expected to know over this weekend whether he is eligible for an international comeback as he awaits results of a series of strenuous tests at the National Cricket Academy

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View Article  PCB to consider Akhtar, Asif for Champions trophy: Bari

Controversial Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif would be considered for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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View Article  Inzamam criticizes PCB for making Pak a laughing stock in cricket world

Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for dissolving the national senior and junior selection committees.

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View Article  Anderson at the double for England in Ashes Test

James Anderson took two wickets with the new ball and Monty Panesar finally saw off Australia captain Ricky Ponting as England fought back on Friday's third morning of the first Ashes Test.

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View Article  Anderson says England deliberately targeting out of form Hussey

England’s fast bowler James Anderson has admitted that they are trying to target Mike Hussey during this Ashes series.

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View Article  Buchanan book raises hackles in India

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has stirred up emotions in India with a new book that takes pot shots at some of the country's best-known cricketers, past and present.

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View Article  Anderson at the double for England

James Anderson took two wickets with the new ball and Monty Panesar finally saw off Australia captain Ricky Ponting as England fought back on Friday's third morning of the first Ashes Test.

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View Article  Rich tributes paid to Gavaskar on birthday

Cricketing greats on Friday paid glowing tribute to legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar on his 60th birthday, describing him as one of the world's best batsmen.

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View Article  Centurions Katich, Ponting inspired by painful memories of Ashes 2005

Australia captain Ricky Ponting and opener Simon Katich, who scored unbeaten centuries on Thursday to take their team to a formidable 249.

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View Article  Injured Murali again out of Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka will once again be without spin king Muttiah Muralitharan as they attempt a series-clinching win when the second Test against Pakistan starts on Sunday.

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View Article  Katich, Ponting after Ashes 'redemption': media

Captain Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich, both seeking different forms of Ashes redemption, were the toast of the Australian media on Friday after batting the Aussies towards a secure position in the first Test against England.

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