Former spinner Maninder Singh arrested with cocaine

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

"Former Indian spinner Maninder Singh was arrested on Tuesday with one and a half grams of cocaine in Preet Vihar area of the capital. He was taken to Shakarpur police station for questioning.
Reportedly a Nigerian citizen, who was delivering the drugs to Maninder has also been arrested. The matter has been sent to the Narcotics Bureau for further probe. "

India Bangladesh First Test, Day Three: Rain prevents play

India vs Bangladesh Cricket Match Series News - India Bangladesh Live Cricket Score: "Bangladesh put up a strong resistance against India in their first Test in Chittagong. Both captain Habibul Bashar and Javed Omar stuck at the crease to take Bangladesh to a position of relative safety. The match is heading towards a possible draw.

First Test, Chittagong, day five (close): India 387-8 dec & 100-6 drew with Bangladesh 238 & 104-2"

PAK v SL : Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by 115 runs in the final ODI at Abu Dhabi

Pakistan Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi Series 2007: "Sri Lanka thrashed Pakistan by 115 runs in the third and final one-dayer at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi thereby denying Pakistan a clean sweep of the three-match series.
The Pakistanis looked keen to experiment as they left out Imran Nazir, Umar Gul, Mohammad Sami, Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Afridi. Two bowlers, Fawad Alam and Najah Shah, made their debut for Pakistan. In contrast, Sri Lanka decided to recall Sanath Jayasuriya, Lasith Malinga and Kaushal Lokuarachchi who were not there in the previous game.
The Sri Lankans, won the toss and elected to bat with the openers, Upul Tharanga and Sanath Jayasuriya, putting up a partnership of 62 runs in 10 overs.
ODI Series, Abu Dhabi: Sri Lanka 296-9 (50 ovs) bt Pakistan 181 (42.5 ovs) by 115 runs
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PAK v SL : Pakistan wins Abu Dhabi series against Sri Lanka

Pakistan Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi Series 2007:

"All-rounder Shahid Afridi took 3 crucial wickets as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs in the second one-dayer at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi to clinch the three-match series.

ODI Series, Abu Dhabi: Pakistan 313-9 (50 overs) beat Sri Lanka 215 (39.5)
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PAK v SL : Pakistan wins Abu Dhabi series against Sri Lanka

Pakistan Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi Series 2007:

"All-rounder Shahid Afridi took 3 crucial wickets as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs in the second one-dayer at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi to clinch the three-match series.

ODI Series, Abu Dhabi: Pakistan 313-9 (50 overs) beat Sri Lanka 215 (39.5)
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Afro Asian Cup 2007 : Akhtar out of Afro-Asia Cup

Afro Asian Cup 2007:

"Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar will not feature in next month’s Afro-Asia Cup one-day series because he is still injured, a selector said yesterday.
The fiery paceman has suffered problems with his knee and ankle for more than a year and is not ready for the games in the Indian cities of Bangalore and Chennai. "

ENG vs WI 1st Test: Four centurions put England in supreme command at Lord’s

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"Matt Prior became the first England wicket-keeper batsman to score a century on Test debut as England made West Indies toil on the second day at Lord's on Friday"

Sachin Tendulkar named vice-captain

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

"The Indian cricket team's vice-captain post was filled today with Sachin Tendulkar being appointed as Rahul Dravid's deputy for the two Tests against Bangladesh. "

India Bangladesh First Test: India dominant on first day

India vs Bangladesh Cricket Match Series News - India Bangladesh Live Cricket Score:

"India finished the first day of the first test match dominantly placed at 295 for the loss of 3 wickets in 77 overs. Four out of the top five batsmen scored half centuries with Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly unbeaten on 80 and 82 respectively."

PAK v SL : Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Pakistan Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi Series 2007: "All-rounder Shahid Afridi hit 73 off just 34 balls as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Friday's first one-day international in Abu Dhabi.

Afridi, who was dropped twice, struck 32 off one over as his side reached their target with eight overs to spare. He was ably supported by wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who made an unbeaten 51, as the pair gave Shoaib Malik the ideal start in his first match as captain. "

ODI Series, Abu Dhabi: Pakistan 239-5 (42 overs) beat Sri Lanka 235-9 (50 overs) by 5 wkts

ENG vs WI 1st Test: England reach 200 for 3 on first day of Lords test

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"Despite batting in overcast conditions on a grassy pitch, England, sent in to bat by West Indies, reached 200 - 3 when bad light stopped play on the opening day of the first test at Lords, as the opener Alistair Cook struck 100. "

Akhtar available for Afro-Asia Cup

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

"Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has opted to play in next month's Afro-Asia Cup cricket one-day series in India. "

ENG vs WI 1st Test: Strauss not worried by Vaughan role

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"England stand-in captain Andrew Strauss has said he won’t feel overshadowed by the presence of Michael Vaughan during the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, starting Thursday. "

Indian Cricket League ICL - Ganguly denies joining Indian Cricket League

Indian Cricket League ICL: "Lambasting the media for writing one-sided stories, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday denied having any talks of joining the Indian Cricket League.

'It's not true. There are too many stories going around. It is time that we clarify things. I did not have any discussion with anyone. Not signing any such thing in future also,' Ganguly said reacting to a question on ICL after his net session. 'There is no chance of any discussion with anyone at any stage in future also. I am not joining anything or any league. I am honoured to play for my country,' he said. "

Indian Cricket League ICL - Darren Gough keen to be a part of zee’s Indian Cricket League

Indian Cricket League ICL: "Former England seamer Darren Gough is ready to play a part if a star-studded Indian Twenty20 tournament planned in July gets off to a start.
Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Inzamam-ul-Haq have already been linked with the project, being set up by the Zee TV group.

'Of course it would interest me - I hope they give me a call,' Gough was quoted as saying to the BBC. 'I'm 36 now, Warney and Brian Lara are a year or so older, so if there is a chance to play I'd be up for it,' the Yorkshireman added. Gough has not played for England since last summer and is not expecting a recall. "

Indian Cricket League ICL - Kapil Dev to head Indian Cricket League board

Indian Cricket League ICL: "Essel Group has announced the executive board for its India Cricket League (ICL), a body parallel to the existing Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), to promote cricketing talent in the country.

The board will consist of five members headed by former Indian captain Kapil Dev, and include cricket commentator Tony Greig, former Australian batsman Dean Jones and Kiran More, former chairman of the selection committee for the Indian team. 'It gives me great pleasure to lead the executive board of Indian Cricket League, Indian’s first professional cricket league. I will try to utilise my experience for motivating and guiding players both as captain and as coach to take the young talent to the pinnacle of success. The format, the playing conditions and most importantly, the mindset of the players will be our focus,' said Kapil Dev. "

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Sri Lanka drop Atapattu for Abu Dhabi series

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Pakistan Cricket:
"Veteran batsman Marvan Atapattu has been omitted from the 15-man Sri Lanka squad for the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Sri Lanka team : Mahela Jayawardene (Captain) Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Chamara Silva, TM Dilshan, Farveez Maharoof, Dilhara Fernando, Malinga Bandara, Lasith Malinga, Malintha Warnapura, Prasanna Jayawardene, Ruchira Perera, Ishara Amarasinghe, Kaushal Lokuarachchi, Chamara Kapugedara. "

India Bangladesh Second ODI: India beat Bangladesh to win first away series in a year

India vs Bangladesh Cricket Match Series News - India Bangladesh Live Cricket Score:

"India won its first series on a foreign soil in a year when it defeated Bangladesh by 46 runs in their second one day international at Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur on Saturday. For India, Gautam Gambhir led the batting attack with an extraordinary knock of 101 runs.

India team: Rahul Dravid (capt), Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, Zaheer Khan, Dinesh Mongia, Munaf Patel, Ramesh Powar, Virender Sehwag, Piyush Chawla Yuvraj Singh.

Bangladesh team: Habibul Bashar (capt), Abdur Razzak, Aftab Ahmed, Javed Omar, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Rafique, Mushfiqur Rahim, Saqibul Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Syed Rasel, Tamim Iqbal

Second one-day international, Dhaka: 284 for 8 (49.0 overs) bt Bangladesh 238 for 9 (49.0 overs) by 46 runs "

India Bangladesh first ODI: Dhoni wins it for India

India vs Bangladesh Cricket Match Series News - India Bangladesh Live Cricket Score:

"Mahendra Dhoni braved a thigh injury to fire an unbeaten 93 and lead India to a five-wicket win in the first match of their one-day series versus Bangladesh. The wicket-keeper came to the crease with India on 35, and when they slipped to 112-4 the tourists were in trouble. But Dhoni's fine rearguard action with Dinesh Karthik (58no) led them past the target of 251 with six balls to spare.

Earlier, Javed Omar's 80 had helped the Tigers to 250-7 in a match reduced to 47 overs per side because of rain. The home side won the toss and chose to bat, and were given a flying start by Tamim Iqbal, who showed little respect to Zaheer Khan, who conceded 33 from five overs with the new ball.

First one-day international, Dhaka: India 253-5 bt Bangladesh 250-7 by five wickets "

World Cup Final, AUS vs SL: Australia lift World Cup 2007

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:


"Australia lifted the World Cup trophy for a record third successive time after claiming victory over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened final on Saturday.

Adam Gilchrist smashed 149, the highest individual score in a World Cup final to propel Australia to 281-4 from their allotted 38 overs before the champions restricted Sri Lanka to 215, thereby winning by a margin of 53 runs (D/L method). Sri Lanka, champions in 1996, were set a revised target of 269 off 36 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis system after rain halted play for 12 minutes during their run chase. "

Second Semi Final, AUS vs SA: Australia ousts South Africa

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"Australia thrashed South Africa in the World Cup semi-final in St Lucia and will now meet Sri Lanka in a re-match of the 1996 final on Saturday. Matthew Hayden and Michael Clarke led an unflustered run chase as Australia won by seven wickets in the 32nd over. Clarke finished unbeaten on 60, and Andrew Symonds hit the winning runs with a drive through mid-wicket for four to cap another near-perfect performance from Australia.

For Australia, Shaun Tait took 4-39, while Glenn McGrath (3-18) grabbed three early scalps to go to 25 for the tournament, a record haul in a single World Cup. Herschelle Gibbs (39) and Justin Kemp (49) put on 60 for the sixth wicket.

Second Semi Final, Match 25, St Lucia: Australia 153-3 beat South Africa 149 by seven wickets "

First Semi Final, SL vs NZ: Murali spins Sri Lanka into World Cup final

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"Captain Mahela Jayawardene’s maiden World Cup hundred (115)coupled with a mesmerising four for 31 by off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan powered Sri Lanka to an emphatic 81-run victory against New Zealand in the first semi-final at Jamaica on Tuesday.
A tremendous performance by the ever-reliant Muralitharan, who was on a hat-trick at one stage, ensured that the Kiwis, who were 105-2, lost momentum and within a blink of an eye, collapsed to 116-7. Tillakaratne Dilshan’s dismissal of Scott Styris (37) proved to be the turning point as the Black Caps simply succumbed to the occasion and lost way quickly.
The downward spiral left only a feeling of shock which then turned to gloom as was evident from skipper Stephen Fleming's posture in the dressing room. For Sri Lanka the victory ensured that they became the first team to reach the finals and would await the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia on April 25.

New Zealand team: P G Fulton, S P Fleming, R L Taylor, S B Styris, C D McMillan, J D P Oram, B B McCullum, D L Vettori, J E C Franklin, S E Bond, J S Patel

Sri Lanka team: W U Tharanga, S T Jayasuriya, K C Sangakkara, D P M D Jayawardene, L P C Silva, T M Dilshan, R P Arnold, W P U J C Vaas, S L Malinga, M Muralitharan, C R D Fernando

World Cup First Semi Final, Jamaica: Sri Lanka 289 for 5 beat New Zealand 208 all out by 81 runs"