Bangladesh's spinners gave them control of the second and final Test against West Indies on Friday, despite a resilient 95 from Travis Dowlin before the home team were dismissed for 237 in their first innings.
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Friday, July 17
Cricket: Spinners hand Bangladesh the advantage over Windies
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 08:16 PM IST
Bangladesh spinners weave their web around Windies batsmen
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:15 PM IST
A near hour-long stoppage for rain failed to prevent Bangladesh from taking control as West Indies slumped to 178 for seven in their first innings at tea in the second and final Test here on Friday.
Harmison delivers another Ashes reminder
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:14 PM IST
Discarded England fast bowler Stephen Harmison gave the selectors another indication of his Ashes credentials as he bowled county champions Durham to the brink of victory over Nottinghamshire.
Anderson strikes as Australia struggle
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:13 PM IST
James Anderson starred with both bat and ball as England's quest for a first Test win over Australia at Lord's in 75 years gathered pace here on Friday.
Anderson gets royal seal of approval
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:11 PM IST
England quick James Anderson got a royal endorsement of his efforts as he played a key role in making Australia struggle during the first Ashes Test here at Lord's on Friday.
West Indies board suspends retainership contracts of rebel cricketers
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:10 PM IST
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has come down hard on rebel players by suspending their retainership contracts and asked them to reply within ten days why they breached the board's code of conduct by boycotting the first Test against Bangladesh.
Anderson leads England advance in Lord's Test
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 06:09 PM IST
James Anderson starred with both bat and ball as England bounced back on the second morning of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's here on Friday.
Mahmudullah leaves Windies in a spin again
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 06:07 PM IST
Mahmudullah grabbed two wickets for Bangladesh in his very first over to change things dramatically and leave West Indies wobbling on 107 for three in their first innings at lunch in the second and final Test on Friday.
Sohail threatens to quit Pakistan Cricket Board
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 06:05 PM IST
Former Pakistan opener Aamer Sohail, a director in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is planning to quit over differences with chairman Ijaz Butt on the implementation of his project to develop the game.
Now, PCBs house of horrors rocked with Sohails rumoured resignation
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 06:03 PM IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set for further turmoil, as sources claim that Aamir Sohail has decided to resign from his post following altercations with the board chairman Ijaz Butt.
Shoaib Akhtar to prove fitness ahead of Sri Lanka ODI series
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 06:01 PM IST
Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has been given another chance to prove his fitness ahead of the team selection for the one-day series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin July 30.
Worcestershire to release paceman Jones
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 05:12 PM IST
England pace bowler Simon Jones is to be released by county side Worcestershire at the end of the season, the club said Friday, after being told he won't play again this year.
Anderson leads England advance
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 04:50 PM IST
James Anderson starred with both bat and ball as England bounced back on the second morning of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's here on Friday.
Sri Lanka recall Vaas for final Pakistan Test
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 04:48 PM IST
Sri Lanka on Friday recalled seasoned left-arm seamer Chaminda Vaas for the final cricket Test against Pakistan, but star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was again left out.
Pakistan desperate to regain lost pride
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 03:43 PM IST
Beleaguered Pakistan are gearing for one final fling at restoring their honour after being outclassed by rampant Sri Lanka in the first two Tests of the ongoing series.
Shakib to lead Bangladesh in West Indies Test
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 03:42 PM IST
Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh in the second and final Test against the West Indies after captain Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out with a knee injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said here on Friday. |
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