An unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 60 between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah put Bangladesh within sight of a first innings lead at tea on 217 for seven in the second and final Test against West Indies on Saturday.
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Saturday, July 18
Bangladesh behind after Roach's rampage
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:48 PM IST
A day that promised much for Bangladesh ended with West Indies 56 for one in their second innings and leading by 61, after impressive bowling from Kemar Roach kept the hosts in the second and final Test on Saturday.
Bangladesh stumble in face of WIndies fightback
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:47 PM IST
Bangladesh came under pressure, as West Indies fought back to restrict the visitors to 134 for five at lunch in the second and final Test here on Saturday.
Prior praises ruthless England
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:45 PM IST
You talk about putting a foot on someone's throat and that's what we did, said England wicket-keeper Matt Prior after Australia were left facing a world record chase to win the second Ashes Test.
Australia face record chase to win second Test
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:44 PM IST
Australia were left needing to set a new world record if they were to win the second Test against England here at Lord's.
England lose impetus in Ashes victory quest
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:41 PM IST
England's bid for a first Test win over Australia at Lord's in 75 years stalled after lunch here on the third day. England, having decided against enforcing the follow-on, were 130 for two at tea on Saturday - a lead of 340 runs.
Strauss piles on agony for Australia
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:02 PM IST
England captain Andrew Strauss continued to enjoy himself against Australia's attack after deciding against enforcing the follow-on here at Lord's on the third day of the second Ashes Test.
Ashes: Australians concede they have been outfoxed in Lords Test
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 04:21 PM IST
Having lost eight wickets for a paltry score of 156 on the second day of the second Ashes Tests being played at Lords here, Australia has conceded that they have been outfoxed by England''s short-pitched bowling plan.
Row over Vaas as Sri Lanka aim to rout Pakistan
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 04:20 PM IST
Rampant Sri Lanka go into the final Test against Pakistan here from Monday aiming for a 3-0 sweep despite the uncertain future of veteran seamer Chaminda Vaas.
Australia 'masters of their own demise'
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 18 Jul 2009 04:19 PM IST
Australia have only themselves to blame after going from flat track bullies to hapless hookers in less than a week during their Ashes battle with England, Australian media said on Saturday. |
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