Afghanistan's seemingly inexorable rise in the cricket world took another step in the right direction here on Tuesday as they defeated favourites and joint-defending champions Ireland in their opening world Twenty20 qualifiers.
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Tuesday, February 9
Karthik, Raina and Sreesanth in squad for Kolkata Test
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 09:36 PM IST
Shell-shocked by the massive loss to South Africa in the first cricket Test, the Indian selectors dropped two young seamers and brought in Dinesh Karthik and Suresh Raina to bolster batting for the second cricket Test, starting at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Sunday.
Dhoni admits South Africa "completely outplayed" India
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 09:22 PM IST
Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday admitted that his team was completely outplayed by South Africans, as they crashed to an innings and six runs defeat on the fourth day of the Nagpur Test.
Afghans stun Irish on opening day of shocks
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 08:34 PM IST
Afghanistan's seemingly inexorable rise in the cricket world took another step in the right direction here on Tuesday as they defeated favourites and joint-defending champions Ireland in their opening world Twenty20 qualifiers.
Nagpur Test defeat Dhoni's first as captain (Statistical highlights)
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 08:33 PM IST
India's loss by an innings and six runs to South Africa here Tuesday is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's first defeat as a captain in Tests.
Smith praises his team for "outstanding performance" against India
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 07:31 PM IST
South African skipper Graeme Smith on Tuesday praised his team for crushing India by an innings and six runs in the first Test played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur.
ECB may oppose Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 07:29 PM IST
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to oppose Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire.
South Africa win Nagpur Test by an innings and six runs
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:34 PM IST
South Africa defeated India by an innings and six runs on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.
Cricket Australia in global quest for night Tests
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:29 PM IST
Cricket Australia (CA) will go global with its quest for day-night Test cricket when it meets the International Cricket Council in Dubai today.
Old Oz guard comes out in support of Captain Clarke
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:29 PM IST
Former Australian stars have heaped praise on Michael Clarke''s outstanding captaincy during last Friday''s stirring Twenty20 victory.
Injuries an unfortunate occupational hazard for fast bowlers: Oz team physiotherapist
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:28 PM IST
Australia team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris reckons the only way to reduce fast bowler injuries is by providing ample rest to players.
South Africa four wickets away from victory in Nagpur Test
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 03:20 PM IST
South Africa were just four wickets away from a crushing victory against India in the first cricket Test here Tuesday.
PCB chief Butt forgot about hosting series, claims shocked Miandad
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 03:19 PM IST
Pakistan lost an opportunity of hosting an international cricket series after a gap of a year only because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt officials actually ‘forgot about it, board Director General Javed Miandad has said.
Physical and mental inferiority behind Pak's Oz cricket tour humiliation: Alam
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 02:58 PM IST
Rejecting reports of discord in the team, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has said his team lacked the temperament needed to win against the World Champions Australia and blamed the players for being physically and mentally inferior to the Kangaroos.
England playing with fire by resting Strauss for Bangladesh tour: Warne
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 02:54 PM IST
England are "flirting with danger" by resting Andrew Strauss for the tour to Bangladesh, according to former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne.
Tendulkar, Dhoni battling for survival in Nagpur Test
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 01:48 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar struck a defiant half century, but India lost two more wickets as South Africa tightened their grip on the first cricket Test in the morning session on the fourth day here Tuesday.
Tendulkar leads India's resistance with 77 not out
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 01:47 PM IST
India were struggling to save the match despite a fighting 77 not out by Sachin Tendulkar on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday.
Warne slams Strauss over Bangladesh break
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:16 PM IST
Australia great Shane Warne has accused Andrew Strauss of showing a lack of respect for Test cricket following the England captain's decision to opt out of the tour of Bangladesh.
Warne eager to expand Royals' empire
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:14 PM IST
Shane Warne said he wished he was 20 years younger as he helped unveil plans for a new global Twenty20 alliance.
Steyn credits performance to planning
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:13 PM IST
South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn attributed his success with the ball on Monday to detailed planning before the start of the two-Test series against India.
Warne tells Aussies to take part in IPL
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:12 PM IST
Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to play in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite threats from an Indian political party. |
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