INDIA WEST INDIES Fourth ODI Vadodara : Irfan Pathan joins team for Vadodara ODI

India West Indies Cricket Match News - India West Indies Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Pace bowler Irfan Pathan joined the Indian team on Monday for the fourth and final limited-overs international against the West Indies, a month after he was sent back from the tour of South Africa to regain his bowling rhythm. "

AUS vs NZ 3rd Match CB Series 2007 : Australia beat New Zealand by eight runs

Commonwealth Bank Cricket Series 2006-07 in Australia with England & New Zealand: "Australia beat New Zealand by eight runs in a high-scoring tri-series one-day international at the WACA in Perth.
Ricky Ponting scored 111 and Matthew Hayden 117 to help Australia post a massive record total of 343 for five from their 50 overs. New Zealand made 335-5 in reply with Jacob Oram making registering the fastest one-day hundred by a New Zealander in his 101 not out after opener Lou Vincent made 66. Australia's victory extended their unbeaten run in the competition to six matches. New Zealand are in second place with one win ahead of their next match against England on Tuesday "

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Imran Nazir recalled for ODI series against South Africa

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Pakistan Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News: "Pakistan cricket selectors recalled batsmen Shahid Afridi and Imran Nazir on Saturday for next month's five one-day internationals against South Africa.
Pakistan ODI team :Inzamam-ul-Haq (capt), Younis Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Yasir Hameed, Imran Nazir, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Zulqarnain Haider, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Mohammad Asif, Abdul Rehman, Shabbir Ahmed, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Sami. "

Sri Lanka in India ODI Cricket Series 2006-07 - Eden Gardens to host India Sri Lanka match

Sri Lanka in India ODI Cricket Series 2006-07 - India Sri Lanka Cricket News & Photos ~ Latest Cricket News Headings: "The first India-Sri Lanka ODI that was to be held in Pune has now been shifted to Kolkata due to internal problems in the Maharashtra Cricket Association.
However, a lot of people feel Kolkata has got a match after over a year because of a top change of guard in the Cricket Association of Bengal. Prasun Mukherjee, the newly elected President of CAB, inspected the infrastructure at Eden Gardens after the sudden approach by the BCCI to host the first ODI. The match originally slotted for Pune on February 8 is now in Kolkata's lap. "

INDIA WEST INDIES Third ODI Chennai : Comfortable win for West Indies; IND leads 2-1 (4 matches)

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team: "On a wicket with good pace and bounce, West Indies overtook India's 268 inside 44 overs. Samuel hit 98 and Lara 83 for West Indies and victory came with 3 wickets in hand in 43.4 overs.

Earlier, after being asked to bat first, opener Robin Uthappa smashed 70 from 41 balls, Sachin Tendulkar (60) and Rahul Dravid (57) hit fifties, but India were bowled out for 268 with two overs left. Last five wickets fell for 13 in six overs as Dwayne Bravo took 4-39."

INDIA WEST INDIES Second ODI Cuttack : 20 run thrilling victory for India in low scoring match; IND 2-0 (4 matches)

India West Indies Cricket Match News - India West Indies Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"After being shot out for 189, a good bowling performance by India gave them a 20 run victory over the West Indies. Powar took 3 for 42 in West Indies 169 all out in 48.2 overs. Chanderpaul made 67 of 125 balls, and Bravo made 31 of 33, but Indian bowlers were able to restrict the flow of runs."

High Court orders delayed telecast on Doordarshan

Live Cricket Match - Live Telecast of Test & ODI Cricket Matches - Indian Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"The Delhi High Court today said that public broadcaster Prasar Bharati will telecast the India West Indies ODI series on Doordarshan with a delay of seven minutes.
Hearing a petition filed by Nimbus Television, challenging a government memorandum to allow the sharing of live feed of the series with Prasar Bharati, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said a delayed telecast of seven minutes, which consumes two overs, will solve the purpose in the public interest. The live commentary would be broadcast from All India Radio (AIR). "

Commonwealth Bank Cricket Series 2006-07 in Australia with England & New Zealand

Commonwealth Bank Cricket Series 2006-07 in Australia with England & New Zealand:

"Jacob Oram made 86 and took an important wicket as New Zealand beat England by 90 runs Tuesday to post its first win in four matches in the Commonwealth bank cricket series. "

India, Australia may play ODI series in New York

India Australia Cricket Match News - India Australia Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News: "Cricket Australia is negotiating with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a one-day series between the two countries in New York this year. "

INDIA WEST INDIES First ODI Nagpur : West Indies fall short in thriller; IND 1-0

India West Indies Cricket Match News - India West Indies Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"West Indies and Shivnarine Chanderpaul in particular battled bravely, but in the end fell short of their victory target of 339 in a one-day thriller with India where there were runs in abundance. The West Indies batsmen never gave up in pursuit of the total and they needed 20 runs from the final over, but Chanderpaul's brilliant unbeaten 149 proved to be in vain as the hosts sealed victory by 14 runs."

PAK vs SA, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth : Pakistan on road to victory

Pakistan in South Africa Cricket Series 2007:

"Mohammad Asif and Danish Kaneria wore down the resistance of South Africa's batsmen and gave Pakistan a chance of gaining a series-levelling win on the third day of the second Test at St George's Park. "

AUS vs NZ 2nd Match CB Series 2007 : Aussies beat Kiwis by two wickets

Commonwealth Bank Cricket Series 2006-07 in Australia with England & New Zealand:

"New Zealand blew a golden opportunity to upset Australia when the home side won their triangular series one-day international by two wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. "

Sri Lanka rests Murali, Vaas for India series

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"Sri Lankan cricket selectors decided on Wednesday to rest their main strike weapons Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas for the upcoming four-match one-day series in India.

Sri Lanka Team : Mahela Jayawardena (captain), Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Marvan Atapattu, Russel Arnold, TM Dilshan, Chamara Silva, Malinga Bandara, Upul Chandana, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando and Nuwan Kulasekera. "

West Indies calls up Dwayne Smith for India tour

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

"Dwayne Smith said he will replace Darren Sammy on the West Indies team for a four-game, limited-overs tour of India this month. "

Abhisekh Aishwarya wedding

Abhisekh Aishwarya wedding:

Aishwarya Abhishek to wed in Jaipur
Jan 16, 2007

"The Bachchans are considered to be close to the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur and chances are that the bash would be held here and be attended by over 6,000 guests, including Bollywood stars, industrialists and politicians. Sources in the Jaipur City Palace said the Bachchans have expressed a desire to book the entire palace for a day. Their major concern, however, is the security of the high-profile guests coming to attend the party. The Bachchans' representatives are also reportedly in talks with some five-star hotels on the Jaipur-Delhi highway for the accommodation of some guests. "

India confirms Bangladesh tour in May

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

"India will play two Tests and three one-day internationals in a three-week tour of Bangladesh from May 7.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the tour to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) recently, said chief executive officer Mahmudur Rahman. India, who played the first Test against newcomers Bangladesh in 2000, will start the tour by playing three one-dayers, with two Tests to follow. The two sides would finalise the dates of Test matches very soon, he added. Bangladesh have played two home series against India, but have yet to tour India for a Test series. The BCB chief executive said both the sides had discussed the issue and would soon announce dates for a Bangladesh tour of India. "

Sourav Ganguly back for ODIs, Sehwag dropped

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"Former captain Sourav Ganguly was recalled to India’s one-day squad while Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan were left out for the first two one-day international matches against the West Indies.

Rahul Dravid has been retained as captain while Sachin Tendulkar has been named the vice-captain. The in-form Robin Uthappa has managed to force himself back into the one-day side after some fine performances in domestic cricket. The selectors have sent a strong message to all players by not including Sehwag. He had earlier been stripped of the vice-captaincy following his poor performance during most of last year. "

Pakistan in South Africa Cricket Series 2007

Pakistan in South Africa Cricket Series 2007:
"PAK vs SA, 1st Test : South Africa fight back against Pakistan

Jan 12, 2007

South Africa fought back after half-centuries by Yasir Hameed and Younis Khan had put Pakistan on top on the first day of the first Test in Centurion overnight.
Pakistan, who won the toss and chose to bat, were 5 for 242 when bad light ended play six overs early. Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was 35 not out with Kamran Akmal on 18. Hameed scored 65 while Younis scored 68. They shared a partnership of 133 for the third wicket after Pakistan had slipped to 2 for 50 in the second hour of play. They were dismissed three overs apart after tea. Younis top-edged a pull off medium-pacer Shaun Pollock and was caught by Andre Nel at fine leg then Hameed's pull shot off fast bowler Nel was caught by Makhaya Ntini at deep square-leg.
Seven overs later fast bowler Jacques Kallis had Faisal Iqbal caught behind by wicket-keeper Mark Boucher for 1. The catch was Boucher's 367th in Test matches, which put him ahead of Australian Ian Healy for the most catches in Test cricket. Healy still holds the record for the most dismissals with 395, 13 more than Boucher.
First Test, Centurion, day one (stumps): Pakistan 242-5 v South Africa"

Yuvraj Singh to test out at Mumbai match

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

"Injured middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh is expected to turn out in a practice game here on January 12 to test his knee for the first time in a match situation after having torn a ligament in October during the ICC Champions Trophy. "

Virender Sehwag hits ton in Ranji Trophy match

I
ndia Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"Virender Sehwag seems to be getting back his form after he hit a captain's knock of 106 runs for his home team Delhi against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy National Championship Wednesday, with just 48 hours left for the announcement of the 30 member probables squad for the World Cup."

India, Pakistan cricket teams to play ODI at Lord's this year

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

"Pakistan and India will play a one-dayer match at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London while PCB has confirmed the participation of Pakistan cricket squad in the match to be played in June or July this year. According to BCCI and PCB, the match will be played for Prince Charles' Trust as Indian team will be touring England then, whereas date of the match will be decided with the two boards' consent. This will be a historical moment as the Subcontinent's arch rivals, Pakistan and India, have never faced each other in a one-dayer at the Lord's. "

SL vs NZ, Fifth ODI, Hamilton : Final ODI abandoned and series tied 2-2

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

"The fifth one-day match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned because of rain.
New Zealand had won the toss and elected to field in the fifth ODI in Hamilton but the match was washed out due to incessant rain. The abandonment of the match left the series tied 2-2 and increased a deadlock between the teams in three series this season. Their two-test series was tied 1-1 and a two-match Twenty/20 series was also shared. "

Shoaib Akhtar returns to Pakistan squad

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

"Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could play for Pakistan for the first time since his doping ban was lifted, after being called up for the tour of South Africa."

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket, History, Champions, News & Photos

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket, History, Champions, News & Photos: "Lloyd confident Windies can host successful World Cup

Jan 09, 2007

Clive Lloyd, the West Indies legend, believes the Caribbean can host a successful World Cup given the organisers execute their plans effectively."

IND SA Third Test, Day two : Smith & Amla lead South Africa fightback

India South Africa Cricket Match News - India South Africa Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:

"Skipper Graeme Smith struck an unbeaten 76 as South Africa closed day two of the deciding Test in Cape Town 270 runs behind India at 144-1. Amla, who had scored only 18 in his four previous innings in the series, including two ducks, is unbeaten on 50.

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly hit fifties to put India on top, but five wickets fell for 19 in six overs after lunch and they were dismissed for 414.

Third Test, Cape Town, day two: South Africa 144-1 v India 414 "

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

The Ashes Cricket Series 2006 - 07 : England vs Australia the Ashes Cricket News, Schedule, scores & Photos Latest Cricket News:
"The Ashes, Final test, Sydney : Aussies trail by 103 runs
Jan 04, 2007
The honours are even heading into day three of the final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney.

The Ashes, Final Test, Day Two (stumps) England 291 v Australia 188-4"

The Ashes, Final test, Sydney : England seeking to avoid Ashes sweep

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

"England were 234 for four after winning the toss at stumps on the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Tuesday.

The Ashes, Final Test, Day One (stumps) England 234-4 v Australia"

IND SA Third Test at New Lands : Uphill task for India against South Africa

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

"India will need to get its act together when they face South Africa in the third and final cricket Test. The Indian team, after rising to glorious heights in Johannesburg with a historic 123-run win in the first Test, plummeted to a despairing low when it surrendered to the envied pace attack of the hosts in Durban Saturday. "