Bangladesh hit back in the opening Test on Saturday, when they claimed four wickets before tea to leave West Indies on 228 for six in their first innings.The breakthrough featured two wickets off successive balls for Test newcomer Mahmudullah.
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Saturday, July 11
Harmison delivers five-wicket Ashes reminder
by
deepak
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 09:08 PM IST
Discarded England pace bowler Steve Harmison pushed his case for an Ashes call-up when he took five wickets for Durham against Yorkshire in the county championship on Saturday.Harmison, who claimed 5-60, was left out of England's first Test squad despite twice dismissing Australia opener Phil Hughes in last week's Lions match at Worcester.
Hamstrung Bangladesh find going tough against Phillips
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:32 PM IST
Bangladesh had limited success, as opener Omar Phillips hit a half-century to anchor West Indies to 136 for two in their first innings at lunch in their opening Test on Saturday.
North points way ahead for Australia
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:31 PM IST
Australia century-maker Marcus North said winning the Ashes opener here at Sophia Gardens would be especially sweet for the tourists after all the hype surrounding the ground's Test debut.
Ireland wrap up series against Kenya
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:30 PM IST
Ireland defeated Kenya by 52 runs on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their one-day international series.
North century puts Australia in pole position
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:18 PM IST
Marcus North's second hundred in three Tests left Australia in charge of their Ashes series opener against England here on Saturday.
England need Harmison's pace, says Gough
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:17 PM IST
Former Test bowler Darren Gough called on Saturday for Steve Harmison to be restored to England's pace attack for the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Asif eyeing a successful comeback
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 07:02 PM IST
Karachi, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's banned Test pacer Mohammad Asif is eyeing a second successful comeback to international cricket this September after completing his one-year doping ban.
"Galle-like" wicket leaves Test rivals guessing
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 05:15 PM IST
A seaming wicket and steaming hot conditions have forced Pakistan and Sri Lanka to delay naming their teams for the crucial second Test starting on Sunday.
Pakistan seeks clarification over World Cup invite
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 05:14 PM IST
Pakistan has sought clarification over an invitation to attend a World Cup 2011 organising committee meeting as it continues a legal challenge to being stripped of matches.
No reprisals for replacement players: Ramnarine
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 04:13 PM IST
Two members of the depleted West Indies squad taking part in the opening Test against Bangladesh have breached contracts with the West Indies Players Management Company (WIPMC).
England's bowlers flayed by Aussie media
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 03:11 PM IST
England's negative attitude and flat bowling in the first Test are bad signs for the rest of the Ashes series, the Australian media said Saturday.
Clarke kicking himself for failing to score first century in England
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 11 Jul 2009 11:09 AM IST
Australia’s vice-captain Michael Clarke, who was out for 83 while hooking Stuart Broad’s delivery just before stop of play due to light rain and bad light, was regretting a lost opportunity to score a century against England. |
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