SL vs NZ, First ODI, Napier: Jayasuriya century fires Sri Lanka to easy victory

Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka: "Ross Taylor's maiden international century was overshadowed by a sublime ton from old master Sanath Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the first one-day international of the National Bank series.

First ODI, Napier : Sri Lanka 289-3 (40 Overs) beat New Zealand 285-8 (50 Overs) by 7 wickets"

IND SA Second Test, Day two: First ball duck for Sehwag in India's slow reply

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"India edged to 103-3 in reply to South Africa's 328 before bad light brought an early end to day two of the second Test in Durban. India lost Virender Sehwag (0), Rahul Dravid (11) and Wasim Jaffer (26) after Ashwell Prince hit 121 for the hosts.

Sachin Tendulkar composed a patient 46 not out after being dropped by opposing skipper Graeme Smith on 21, while VVS Laxman was unbeaten on 10. "

Ashes 4th test, 2nd day: Hayden and Symonds put Australia in control

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : England vs Australia the Ashes Cricket News, Schedule, scores & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden both smashed centuries and shared a 279-run partnership to put Australia in complete control of the fourth Ashes test against England.

The Ashes Series, Fourth Test, Melbourne, Day Two (close) : England 159 allout & Australia 372-7"

Harmison quits ODI cricket

ICC cricket world cup, Cricket match, India cricket news, England cricket Australia:
"England fast bowler Steve Harmison has announced his retirement from one-day cricket just three months ahead of the World Cup.
The 28-year-old decided to quit yesterday after being omitted from England's 16-man squad for the upcoming triangular series with Australia and New Zealand, the last tournament before next year's World Cup in the West Indies. Harmison, who made a disastrous start to the Ashes series and has struggled to regain form, said he decided to abandon the abbreviated form of the game and concentrate on tests. The paceman ends his one-day international career with 67 wickets from 46 matches at an average of 30.70. "

Women's Asia Cup Cricket Series 2006-07

Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:

"India lift women's cricket Asia Cup

Dec 22, 2006
India trounced Sri Lanka by eight wickets to lift the women's cricket Asia Cup for the third consecutive year at the Sawai Man Singh stadium, Jaipur.
Women's Asia Cup 2006-07, Jaipur - Final : India Women 94-2 (27.5 overs) beat Sri Lanka Women 93 all out (44 overs) by 8 wickets"

Shane Warne, McGrath set to retire

ICC cricket world cup, Cricket match, India cricket news, England cricket Australia:

"Test cricket's most successful bowler Shane Warne and his equally illustrious compatriot Glenn McGrath are set to announce their retirement after this Ashes series, decisions which would signal a change of guard in the Australian side.

Warne, who is one wicket away from becoming the first bowler ever to claim 700 scalps but has not been very successful against India, is to announce his retirement tomorrow while McGrath is expected to make a similar announcement after the fifth and final Test in Sydney Their decision is bound to have an impact on world cricket given their stature and record as the most successful spinner and seamer. The 37-year-old Warne in fact heads the all-time highest wicket-takers' list with 699 scalps while McGrath, 36, is third with 555. While the leg-spinner had hinted at Perth, venue of the third Ashes Test, that he may quit the game, the decision of McGrath has come as a surprise since he was expected to play in the World Cup in March-April next year "

Women's Asia Cup Cricket Series 2006-07

Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:
"Indian eves favourites to win Asia Cup

Dec 21, 2006

Indian eves, gunning for a hat-trick of titles, start strong favourites when they take on Sri Lanka in the final of the third women's Asia Cup cricket tournament at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday. "

Sreesanth fined for breach of cricket code

India vs South Africa Cricket Series 2006-07 - India South Africa Cricket Match News - India South Africa Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Indian medium pacer S. Sreesanth was fined 30 percent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching the code of conduct twice during India's historic win over South Africa in Johannesburg. "

India register their first Test win in South Africa

India vs South Africa Cricket Series 2006-07 - India South Africa Cricket Match News - India South Africa Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"India recorded their first Test victory in South Africa with a 123-run success before lunch on day four.

Resuming on 163-5, South Africa lost Mark Boucher in the third over of the morning, trapped by Zaheer Khan with one pitching just outside leg-stump. Shaun Pollock hit his first ball for four and added a six and five more boundaries before missing a slog sweep."

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : England vs Australia Third Test at Perth

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : England vs Australia the Ashes Cricket News, Schedule, scores & Photos Latest Cricket News:
"Aussies regain Ashes from England

Dec 18, 2006

Australia regained the Ashes when they won the third cricket Test against England by 206 runs at the WACA Ground, Perth Monday.

The Ashes Series, Third Test, Perth, Day five : Australia 244 & 119-1 beat England 215 & 350 by 206 runs"

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 217 runs

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Cricket Series 2006-07 :
Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:
"Muttiah Muralitharan took six for 87, completing match figures of 10 for 118, as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 217 runs in the second cricket Test on Monday to tie the two-match series 1-1. "
Second Test, Wellington, day four : Sri Lanka 268 & 365 beat New Zealand 130 & 286 by 217 runs

Pakistan wraps up ODI series

West Indies in Pakistan cricket Series News 2006:
"Opening batsmen Mohammad Hafeez and Kamran Akmal hit half centuries and piloted Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory against the West Indies in the fifth and final one-day international on Saturday.
Hafeez top scored with 92 off 111 balls while Kamran Akmal made a brisk 56 and guided Pakistan to 239-3 in 46.5 overs. The Pakistani openers' effort overshadowed Shivnarine Chanderpaul's resolute hundred in the West Indies total of 238-7 off 50 overs. Pakistan which clinched the test series 2-0, also recorded an emphatic 3-1 win in the one-day series. The first one-dayer was washed out due to rain. "

BCCI expels Dalmiya; bars ex-chief from posts

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"Former BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was responsible for marketing the game to new heights, was yesterday expelled from the board for life and removed from all posts on charges of financial irregularities during his tenure at the helm of BCCI. "

Bangladesh vs Scotland Second ODI at Mirpur

Bangladesh vs Scotland Cricket Series 2006-07 : Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:
"Bangladesh beat Scotland, clinch series 2-0

Dec 17, 2006

Bangladesh beat Scotland by 146 runs Sunday in their second limited overs cricket match and won the series 2-0 helped by half centuries from Aftab Ahmed and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza. "

Irfan Pathan to miss first Test

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"Irfan Pathan to miss first Test

Dec 15, 2006

India would be boosted by the return of inspirational skipper Rahul Dravid as they begin their quest to redeem their pride in the three-Test series against South Africa.

South Africa Team (from): Graeme Smith (capt), Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Ashwell Prince, Hashim Amla, Mark Boucher (wk), Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn.

India Team (from): Rahul Dravid (capt), Wasim Jaffer, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Mahendra Dhoni (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, Sri Sreesanth, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, VRV Singh. "

BCB Academy beat Scotland in warm-up match

Bangladesh vs Scotland Cricket Series 2006-07 : Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:

"Riding on a superb century by opener Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Academy team earned a 33-run win over visiting Scotland national team in a warm-up match at the Bir Sresthho Shaheed Ruhul Amin Stadium in Chittagong.
Batting first after winning the toss, BCB Academy scored 252 runs for six wickets in stipulated 50 overs with Tamim Iqbal contributing 105 runs off 134 balls that featured nine fours and a six. Captain Nadif Chowdhury, who has been picked up for the first time in the 14-member national squad against Scotland replacing Khaled Mashud Pilot, scored 68 runs off 76 balls with five fours and two sixes.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh will play their first One Day International (ODI) Aktel Series match against Scotland Friday, also at the same venue. The visitors will return to the capital to play the second ODI of the Series on December 17 at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the city "

India Women beat Pakistan by 80 runs

Asian Cricket Match Test ODI News Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka:

"A solid batting performance from the Indian Women, led by a patient half-century from Rumeli Dhar, helped them to a thumping 80-run win over their Pakistan counterparts in the opening game of the Asia Cup at Jaipur.

Women's Asia Cup 2006-07, Jaipur: India Women 239-9 beat Pakistan Women 159-6 by 80 runs"

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : Australia all out in Perth Test

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : England vs Australia the Ashes Cricket News, Schedule, scores & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Ashes debutant Monty Panesar spun England back into the series on the opening day of the third cricket Test against Australia at the WACA Ground here Thursday, claiming five wickets as the home side were dismissed for 244. "

The Ashes Series, Third Test, Perth, Day One (Stumps) : Australia 244 vs England 51-2

West Indies beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Pakistan Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Marlon Samuels smashed his first century in a One-Day International in four years today to power the West Indies to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over new-look Pakistan in the fourth one-dayer of the series.

Fourth ODI, Multan: West Indies 212-3 (34.5 overs) beat Pakistan 209 (49.5 overs) by seven wickets"

Irfan Pathan to miss first Test

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"India would be boosted by the return of inspirational skipper Rahul Dravid as they begin their quest to redeem their pride in the three-Test series against South Africa.

South Africa Team (from): Graeme Smith (capt), Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Ashwell Prince, Hashim Amla, Mark Boucher (wk), Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn.

India Team (from): Rahul Dravid (capt), Wasim Jaffer, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Mahendra Dhoni (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, Sri Sreesanth, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, VRV Singh.

India vs South Africa First Test Match at Johannesburg

Mumbai to host World Cup final

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"Mumbai was on Monday selected as the centre to host the 2011 cricket World Cup, to be jointly organised by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The two semi-finals of the mega event would be held at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, it was announced here today after a meeting of the representatives of the joint hosts of the tournament. The meeting, held at the residence of the Indian cricket board president Sharad Pawar, also decided that the inaugural function of the tournament will be hosted by Bangladesh which would also conduct the opening tie at the Sher-e-Bangla national stadium in Dhaka. The meeting was convened to sort out issues related to the staging of the cricketing extravaganza. Apart from Pawar, others who attended the meeting were Pakistan cricket board chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf, CEO of Sri Lanka cricket Duleep Mendis, CEO of Bangladesh Cricket Board Mehboob Rehman, former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra, secretary Niranjan Shah, joint secretary M P Pandove and chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty. The meeting had been called at the behest of Pawar after Pakistan was said to be unhappy with an earlier agreement according to which India were to host the final. Pakistan, apparently, was keen to host either the final or get more matches of the tournament. After a preliminary meeting of the four countries earlier this year, it had been decided that India would host the final and Pakistan and Sri Lanka the semi-finals. "