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IND v ENG, 2nd ODI, Indore: India beat England by 54 runs (IND: 2-0)

2008-11-17T03:52:00.000-08:00

IND v ENG, 2nd ODI, Indore: India beat England by 54 runs (IND: 2-0)

India defeated England by 54 runs in the second One-Day International and took a 2-0 lead in the seven-match Hero Honda Cup at Indore on Monday.
Chasing a victory target of 293 runs, England were bowled out for 238 runs in 47 overs that enabled India to take a 2-0 lead in the seven-match series. Yuvraj starred both with the bat and ball, scoring his 10th ODI century and then taking 4/28 to stun England.
Earlier, Yusuf Pathan slammed his maiden ODI fifty off 29 balls after Yuvraj Singh's magnificent century to take India to 292/9 in 50 overs.
Pathan hit four sixes and two fours in his rapid fire knock and scored 18 runs off the last over of the Indian innings bowled by Steve Harmison.
Yuvraj hit 15 fours and two sixes in his magnificent knock of 118 runs off 122 balls, 10th ODI century, and was instrumental in saving India, who were rattled after losing three quick wickets. Singh was dismissed by Stuart Broad trying to make optimum use of the third powerplay taken by India, Yuvraj went for a big shot but edged it to keeper Matt Prior to take a simple catch.
IND v ENG, 2nd ODI, Indore: India 292 for 9 (50.0 overs) beat England 238 all out (47.0 overs) by 54 runs

India v England, Second ODI at Indore

India vs England 2008-09 Cricket Series

LB v HH, 3rd Final: Lahore Badshahs lift ICL Trophy

2008-11-17T03:32:00.000-08:00

LB v HH, 3rd Final: Lahore Badshahs lift ICL Trophy

Favourites Lahore Badshahs lived up to their reputation and annexed the ICL Twenty20 League title after an easy eight-wicket win over Hyderabad Heroes in the third final on Sunday.
Imran Nazir cracked a huge six to land the winning runs as Lahore won the best-of-three finals 2-1.
Requiring 159 to win, Lahore flew to victory in just 13.5 overs as Nazir blazed his way to an unbeaten 111 off just 44 balls. Nazir heaved 11 sixes and seven fours to pulverise the hapless Hyderabad bowlers. He made a mockery of the contest and provided the spectators with a fabulous exhibition of power hitting.
Earlier, before the deciding final got underway at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium on Sunday, Inzamam-ul Haq's Lahore Badshahs were on the ground limbering up. They were also seen using the long handle trying to clear the ropes. The fast bowlers bent their back trying to extract extra pace and the spinners too had a good workout wheeling their arms. There were also some good catches taken, some wonderful saves and some excellent throws.
Whatever they did, there was a sense of purpose in it and why not? They were just a step away from the title when on Saturday Jusine Kemp plucked a blinder from thin air, jumping and diving on the boundary line and changed everything. Lahore Badshahs, after winning the first final against Hyderabad Heroes with ease, lost the second by a whisker and so Sunday was D-day.
The way Azhar Mahmood celebrated after he sent Man-of-the-Match in the second final, Jimmy Maher's, leg-stump cartwheeling, one could get the feeling that the Badshahs bowlers are not going to give anything away. But as usual, Khaleel held one end tight and built up small partnerships with Anirudh Singh, Ambati Rayudu and Stuart Binny to take the Heroes to 158 for the loss of 7 wickets. The scenario could have been much better for the Hyderabad team had Shahid Nazir not bowled that spell in the middle overs.
Nazir ensured that Badshahs don't have to chase much more than what they did on Saturday night by picking up three crucial wickets giving away just 29 runs. Saqlain Mushtaq took two wickets.

LB v HH, 3rd Final: Lahore Badshahs 160 for 2 (13.5 overs) beat Hyderabad Heroes 158 for 7 (20.0 overs) by 8 wickets

ICL 2008, 3rd Final - Lahore Badshahs v Hyderabad Heroes

PAK v WI, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi: Pakistan sweeps three-match series against West Indies (PAK: 3-0)

2008-11-17T03:30:00.000-08:00

India vs Pakistan 2008-09 Cricket Series Schedule

Despite a battling century by West Indies captain Chris Gayle, Pakistan won the third and final one-day international by 31 runs to sweep the series 3-0 staged in the United Arab Emirates.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan reached 273-6 in its 50 overs thanks mainly to a well-paced innings of 101 by Younis Khan and an unbeaten 79 by Misbah-ul-Haq.
Gayle hit 122 for his 18th one-day international hundred and second of the series following a 113 on Wednesday, but that could only take his team to 242 before it was bowled out in the 47th over.
Shoaib Malik, who was retained as Pakistan's captain for the upcoming visit of India early next year, was happy with the result.
PAK v WI, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi: Pakistan 273 for 6 (50.0 overs) beat West Indies 242 (46.3 overs) by 31 runs

Bangladesh Tri Series 2008 in Bangladesh Schedule

2008-06-10T04:51:00.000-07:00

Sun 08, June 2008: Bangladesh vs Pakistan at Dhaka

Tue 10, June 2008: India vs Pakistan at Dhaka

Thu 12, June 2008: Bangladesh vs India at Dhaka

Sat 14, June 2008: Final at Mirpur

Bangladesh Tri Series 2008

2008-06-10T04:49:00.000-07:00

India and Pakistan join Bangladesh in the Tri-Series, which is scheduled to start from 8 june 2008.

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BRC v KXP, IPL Match 25, Bangalore: Kings XI beat Royal Challengers by six wickets

2008-05-05T23:56:00.000-07:00

May 05, 2008

Kings XI Punjab registered their fifth consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL), defeating Bangalore Royal Challengers comprehensively by six wickets in a round robin match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore.
After bowling out Royal Challengers for a paltry 126, Kings XI reached the target with 10 balls to spare. Opener Shaun Marsh (39 off 34 balls) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (31 off 29) were the main run-getters for the visitors. The duo had put the foundation for the run chase with a 54-run first-wicket partnership after James Hopes (5) was picked up by Zaheer Khan (29/2) in the second over.
However, Kings XI captain Yuvraj Singh (1) missed out once again. Medium-pacer Praveen Kumar (22/2) cut short his stay at the crease when he sneaked one off to wicketkeeper Devraj Patil. Mahela Jayawardena (17 off 22) and Irfan Pathan (17 off 17) eventually saw Kings XI home without further damage. Skipper Rahul Dravid, with 66, played the lone hand for Royal Challengers. Virat Kohli (34 off 36) was the other hosts' batsman to score double figures on a day where five of their batsmen failed to open their accounts.
Dravid played a captain's knock that was studded with nine fours and a lone six. He shared a crucial 54-run stand with Virat Kohli (34 off 36 balls) after the team was reduced to 15 for three in 3.3 overs. Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla was the pick of the Kings XI bowlers, taking three wickets for 25 runs in his four overs. However, it was pacer Sreesanth (16/2) who started the demolition in the very first over. He picked up opener Wasim Jaffer (0) with a perfect away swinger in the fourth ball and then cleaned up debutant Cameron White (0) with a delivery that nipped back after pitching.
Irfan Pathan (13/1) and V R V Singh (33/1) were the other wicket-takers for the visitors.

BRC v KXP, IPL Match 25, Bangalore: Kings XI Punjab 127 for 4 in 18.2 ovs beat Bangalore Royal Challengers 126 in 19.2 ovs by 6 wickets
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kings XI Punjab at Bangalore

RR v CSK, IPL Match 24, Jaipur: Royals thrash Super Kings by 8 wickets

2008-05-05T23:55:00.002-07:00

May 04, 2008

Rajasthan Royals scored a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match at Jaipur yesterday and moved into the top of the table.
Chasing just 110 to win, the Rajasthan team reached the target for the loss of only two wickets and with 5.4 overs to spare. The win was the Shane Warne-led team’s fifth straight after their opening loss at the hands of Delhi. The Chennai team, meanwhile, suffered their second straight reverse, after the loss against Delhi in their last match, after winning their first four matches. South African captain Graeme Smith (35 not out) and Swapnil Asnodkar (32) put on 78 runs for the opening wicket to put the result beyond doubt, if any.
Earlier, a sensational best ever bowling spell of Twenty20 cricket by Pakistani left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir (6/14) helped Rajasthan Royals skittle Chennai Super Kings for a paltry 109. Tanvir’s unbelievable 4-0-14-6 figure was also the best of the IPL so far.
He was ably supported by Munaf Patel (two for 16), Shane Watson (one for 19) and captain Shane Warne (one for 29) in completely destroying the Super Kings batsmen after their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat. Tanvir started on a sensational note removing Parthiv Patel (0) LBW from his first ball with the visiting opener plumbed in front of wicket.

RR v CSK, IPL Match 24, Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals 110 for 2 in 14.2 ovs beat Chennai Super Kings 109 in 20.0 ovs by 8 wickets
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings at Jaipur

MI v DD, IPL Match 23, Mumbai: Pollock inspires Mumbai victory

2008-05-05T23:55:00.001-07:00

May 04, 2008

Veteran all-rounder Shaun Pollock wound back the years to inspire Mumbai Indians to a 29-run win over Delhi Devils on Sunday which lifted them off the foot of the IPL table.
The South African cracked a rapid 33 with the bat before claiming figures of two for 16 from his four overs as Mumbai surprised the tournament leaders. The hosts' total of 162 for eight had looked very achievable for a Delhi side which had won four times in the IPL going into the clash, but they reckoned without Pollock at his economical best.
Virender Sehwag's quickfire 40 was as good as it got for the Daredevils, who were bowled out for 133 inside 19 overs in reply. Pollock's fellow quick Ashish Nehra finished with three for 25.

MI v DD, IPL Match 23, Mumbai: Mumbai Indians 162 for 8 in 20.0 ovs beat Delhi DareDevils 133 in 18.5 overs by 29 runs

Mumbai Indians v Delhi DareDevils at Mumbai

KXP v KKR, IPL Match 22, Mohali: Kings XI beat Knight Riders by 9 runs

2008-05-05T23:54:00.001-07:00

May 03, 2008

Irfan Pathan and Sreesanth took two wickets apiece as Kings XI Punjab defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs in their Indian Premier League match at the PCA Stadium.
Apart from David Hussey, who made 71 runs, and Prasanta Saha (59*) no other batsmen stood their grounds. Kolkata Knight Riders were restricted at 169/6 in their full quota of 20 overs by the Kings XI bowlers.
Kings XI Punjab scored a competitive 178 for the loss of six wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium on Saturday. Opener Shaun Marsh was the top scorer for Kings XI with 40 off 32 balls.
Except for Karan Goel, all Kings XI batsmen scored double figures with leg-spinner Piyush Chawla scoring a quick fire 21 off seven balls late in the innings to help the hosts set up a challenging target before the Knight Riders.

KXP v KKR, IPL Match 22, Mohali: Kings XI Punjab 178 for 6 in 20.0 ovs beat Kolkata Knight Riders 169 for 6 in 20.0 overs by 9 runs

Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali

BRC v DC, IPL Match 21, Hyderabad: Royal challengers edge out Deccan Chargers by 3 runs

2008-05-05T23:53:00.000-07:00

May 03, 2008

Excellent bowling from leading pacers helped Bangalore Royal Challengers pull off an exciting three-run win over Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad, in the DLF-Indian Premier League played at Bangalore today.
Chasing a modest 157 to win, Chargers were restricted for 153 for six with Royal Challengers' fast bowlers Dale Steyn, Zaheer Khan and Praveen Kumar lifting the local team needing a win desperately. Half centuries by consistent Rohit Sharma (57) and captain V V S Laxman (52) was not enough as visitors were rattled by Praveen who took the wickets of Laxman, Herschelle Gibbs and dangerman Shahid Afridi. Praveen Kumar was declared man of the match.
Earlier, useful contributions from Wasim Jaffer (44) and under-19 captain Virat Kohli (38), who added a purposeful 72 for the third wicket, helped the hosts reach a moderate 156, and their bowlers using the seaming conditions well, rattled the Chargers and once Rohit Sharma departed, caught Jaffer off Jacques Kallis, the Chargers charge was scuttled. With this win Royal Challengers registered their second win in the League having played six matches. Deccan Chargers, the other 'wooden spoonists' in the eight-team league, have only one win from equal number of matches to take the lost spot in the league. Kohli, who joined Jaffer, continued his good form sending the Deccan bowlers to all corners in his brief stay.
Skipper Rahul Dravid extended the ante for the locals with a compact innings of 26 backed with some lusty cheers in the Bangalore stadium. He hit two huge sixes in his 21-run essay. In the 19th over of the match, Chargers' bowler Scott Stryis and Praveen Kumar came face to face with some argument for blocking former while fielding.
Umpire Billy Doctrove pacified both the players. However, it did not affect the match.

BRC v DC, IPL Match 21, Hyderabad: Bangalore Royal Challengers 156 for 8 in 20.0 ovs beat Deccan Chargers 153 for 6 in 20.0 ovs by 3 runs
Deccan Chargers v Bangalore Royal Challengers at Hyderabad

CSK v DD, IPL Match 20, Chennai: Sehwag leads Daredevils to victory

2008-05-05T23:52:00.000-07:00

CSK v DD, IPL Match 20, Chennai: Sehwag leads Daredevils to victory

May 02, 2008

Virender Sehwag condemned the Chennai Super Kings to their first defeat in the IPL as his quick 71 led the Delhi Daredevils to an eight-wicket victory on Friday.
Set a target of 170 for victory, Sehwag wasted little time and he needed only 41 balls to reach his total, smashing seven fours and four sixes as he tore through the Chennai attack. He was eventually out in the 12th over, slashing at a Joginder Sharma delivery to be caught at backward point by Muttiah Muralitharan, but with Delhi already within 55 runs of victory at that point, the damage had been done.
Gautam Gambir completed a half-century of his own as Delhi feasted on the Chennai bowling, but he was out for 50 when he sent an inside edge on to his own stumps off Manpreet Gony. Chennai managed to slow the run rate significantly in the later stages, but they could do nothing to prevent Shikhar Dhawan (19) and AB De Villiers (26) scoring the remaining runs needed for victory with six balls to spare.
Chennai had earlier made 169 for six after winning the toss and electing to bat. S Vidyut's first half-century of the tournament provided the backbone of the innings as he made 54 of 37 balls, hitting seven fours and one six. Vidyut had come in after Yo Mahesh, the young Chennai native bowling for Delhi, had removed the off-stump of opener Stephen Fleming to dismiss the New Zealander for 13.
Fellow opener Parthiv Patel survived two dropped catches before being caught at third man by Mahesh after slashing at a Virender Sehwag delivery.
After veteran Glenn McGrath finally dismissed Vidyut, Mahendra Singh Dhoni contributed 32 before he was caught by Shoaib Malik off Mohammed Asif, but with wickets in hand in the late overs, Chennai could swing their bats and Albie Morkel came in to make 28 off just 16 balls to keep the score moving along. McGrath was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi, taking one for 21 from his four overs.

CSK v DD, IPL Match 20, Chennai: Delhi DareDevils 172 for 2 in 19.0 ovs beat Chennai Super Kings 169 for 6 in 20.0 ovs by 8 wickets
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi DareDevils at Chennai

DC v KXP, IPL Match 19, Hyderabad: Shaun Marsh guides Kings XI to victory

2008-05-05T23:51:00.000-07:00

DC v KXP, IPL Match 19, Hyderabad: Shaun Marsh guides Kings XI to victory

May 01, 2008

Shaun Marsh sizzled on his Indian Premier League debut and blasted unbeaten 85 off 62 balls as Kings XI Punjab thumped Deccan Chargers by seven wickets with seven balls to spare to coast to their third win of the tournament at Hyderabad on Thursday night.
Chasing 165, the Punjab side romped home in 18.5 overs losing just three wickets. Marsh, son of former Australian opener Geoff Marsh, was the outstanding performer for the winners with a belligerent half century that included 11 boundaries besides a six off Nuwan Zoysa.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma stood tall amid ruins and hammered an unbeaten 42-ball 76 as Deccan Chargers posted 164 for eight despite a middle and lower order collapse. Right since winning the toss, the Punjab XI did everything right and were always in firm control of the proceedings.
They began their chase on a positive note with Marsh imposing himself on the Deccan bowlers. Though it was his shot that brushed Sanjay Bangar's fingers before hitting the wicket with non-striker Ramnaresh Sarwan (15) well outside the crease, the youngster made amends by scoring at a brisk rate.
The hosts managed to hit back with D Kalyankrishna removing Kumar Sangakkara (3) and Zoysa taking a catch off his own bowling to scalp Yuvraj Singh ( 14).
Marsh, however, found an able ally in Mahela Jayawardene (45 not out) and the duo milked the Deccan attack with consummate ease to take the match away from the hosts.

DC v KXP, IPL Match 19, Hyderabad: Kings XI Punjab 167 for 3 in 18.5 ovs beat Deccan Chargers 164 for 8 in 20.0 ovs by 7 wickets

Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab at Hyderabad

RR v KKR, IPL Match 18, Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs

2008-05-05T23:49:00.000-07:00

RR v KKR, IPL Match 18, Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs

May 01, 2008

Rajasthan Royals continued their winning streak, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium at Jaipur Thursday.
Chasing 197, the Knight Riders were bowled out for 151 in 19.1 overs and slumped to their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
After losing their first match against Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals have managed four wins in a row. Knight Riders started their run chase shakily. Pakistani Salman Butt, who made his IPL debut, was the first wicket to fall as he inside-edged a delivery from Sohail Tanvir onto his stumps in the second over of the match.
Ajit Agarkar, promoted to number three in the batting order, made a quick-fire 20 off 13 balls before he was caught behind while trying to cut a straight delivery from Shane Watson. Australian David Hussey (42 off 30) shared a crucial 68-run stand with skipper Sourav Ganguly (52 off 39) to bring the Knight Riders’ run-chase back on track.
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Shane Warne (1/20) got rid of Ganguly in the 14th over, and then Siddharth Trivedi (31/2) went through Hussey’s defence. It was all over for the Knight Riders as no other batsman could make any valuable contribution. The Knight Riders were ultimately bowled out with five balls to spare.
Earlier in the day, debutant Swapnil Asnodkar (60 off 34) and Yusuf Pathan (55 off 33) powered Rajasthan Royals to 196 for the loss of seven wickets. The duo put on 53 runs for the third wicket. Asondkar’s dream outing came to an end when he was picked up by Pakistani pacer Umar Gul in the 12th over.
Pathan was at his dangerous best, standing back and slogging most of the deliveries. In his fiery innings, he hit six boundaries and two sixes. Youngster Ravindra Jadeja scripted the perfect finish for the Royals with a cameo of 33 off 19 balls.
For Knight Riders, Gul was the best bowler, picking up three wickets for 31 runs, while Ishant Sharma, Agarkar and Laxmi Ratan Shulka got one each.

RR v KKR, IPL Match 18, Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals 196 for 7 in 20.0 ovs beat Kolkata Knight Riders 151 in 19.1 ovs by 45 runs

Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders at Jaipur

Cricket Match Reviews, Cricket Scores, Player Statistics: world's highest Test wicket-taker says Twenty20 cricket is the future of cricket

2008-04-16T03:43:00.000-07:00

Indian Premier League 2008 Schedule

2008-04-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

Indian Premier League 2008

Schedule

Hrithik is Mumbai Indians ambassador

2008-04-15T20:54:00.000-07:00

Hrithik is Mumbai Indians ambassador
Apr 14, 2008
The Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians have roped in Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador to drum up support for the team in the Indian Premier League starting on April 18.
"Hrithik symbolises the spirit of the team," said R Balachandran, director of the newly formed Indiawin Sports, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries which owns the franchise outfit, at a media conference to outline the team's marketing campaign on Monday.
The actor is figuring in a promotional video campaign to muster support for the team through a Hindi song "Duniya Hila Denge Hum (Let's rock the world)".
The franchisee also announced the ticket prices for the first two matches that the team plays at the Wankhede Stadium here and D Y Patil Stadium in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on April 20 and 27 respectively. "The ticket price ranges from Rs 250-500 to the upper end Rs 3000-5000 for the first match while for the second match it ranges from Rs 200-400 to Rs 1000," he added.

Former spinner Maninder Singh arrested with cocaine

2007-05-23T02:21:00.001-07:00

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

2007-05-23T02:21:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-23T02:15:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-23T02:14:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-23T02:13:00.000-07:00

Afro Asian Cup 2007 : Akhtar out of Afro-Asia Cup

2007-05-23T02:12:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-18T20:32:00.000-07:00

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

"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

2007-05-18T20:19:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-18T20:17:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

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

"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

2007-05-16T22:29:00.001-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:29:00.000-07:00

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

"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

2007-05-16T22:25:00.001-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:25:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:24:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:12:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:07:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-16T22:06:00.000-07:00

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"

Super 8, Match 21, SL vs IRL: Sri Lanka bowls down Ireland

2007-04-18T20:51:00.000-07:00

Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in the teams' last World Cup Super 8s match on Wednesday, easily passing a lowly victory total. Sri Lanka, which had already been assured of its place in the semifinals for almost a week, bowled out Ireland for a tournament low 77 before reaching 81-2 with 40 of its 50 overs to spare.
Opener Upal Thuranga fell in the opening over of Sri Lanka's reply at Grenada National Stadium. But Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene shared an unbroken third-wicket stand of 56 to seal the result.
Farveez Maharoof and Muttiah Muralitharan (4-19) had each taken four wickets for Sri Lanka, with Maharoof's haul of 4-25 including the top four batsmen and three wickets in four balls.

Ireland's total was the lowest of the tournament, replacing the 78 Bermuda managed against Sri Lanka in the first round. It was also the sixth lowest total in tournament history. However, Ireland's players took a well-deserved lap of honour after completing a first World Cup campaign that shocked everyone by stretching into the Super 8s.

Cricket teams arrive in West Indies for World Cup

2007-03-02T02:58:00.000-08:00

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

"Reigning champion Australia arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados Thursday to start their defense of their title at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

Despite suffering five straight defeats in recent one-day internationals the two time world champions are optimistic they can defend their title. Australia’s arrival follows that of world number one ranked South Africa. They arrived just after midnight in Port of Spain. The other sides arriving Thursday will be India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Indians are due in at the Norman Manly Airport. England, Ireland, Kenya, The Netherlands and Pakistan touch down Friday to complete the list of arrivals in the Caribbean for the tournament. "

Zaheer wants to use slower ball in World Cup

2007-03-01T03:16:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Zaheer Khan wants to use the slower ball as a weapon during next month's World Cup cricket in the West Indies.

Slower ball can be an 'invaluable asset' on wickets such as those in the West Indies that are not responsive to fast bowlers, said the left-handed fast medium bowler who has been in excellent form since making a comeback to the team. "

ICC to target test players for drugs at World Cup

2007-03-01T03:15:00.000-08:00

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

"Cricket's world governing body says that players at the upcoming World Cup will be target tested for drugs.

In addition to the already announced four random tests at each match, the International Cricket Council says that 17 of the scheduled 51 games in the Caribbean will be selected for additional testing. The ICC, which is holding a series of board meetings in Cape Town, said its decision to target players is in response to positive tests for two Pakistan bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. "

Pakistan team leaves for World Cup

2007-03-01T03:14:00.000-08:00

Pakistan Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Pakistan cricket team has left for the World Cup in the West Indies without its two frontline pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif.

Akhtar and Asif are in London being treated for knee and elbow injuries, and they have yet to undergo internal drug tests. The pair failed drug tests last October and were suspended until December when they successfully appealed."

Indian team leaves for World Cup

2007-03-01T03:13:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Indian cricket team left here early Thursday morning to take part in the World Cup beginning March 11 in the West Indies.

The 15-member side, led by Rahul Dravid, left at round 3 a.m. by a British Airways flight for London. The team, which is placed in Group B, will play two practice matches before clashing with Bangladesh at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sri Lanka and Bermuda are the other teams in the pool. The opening ceremony will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica March 11. "

India Women beat England Women by eight wickets

2007-03-01T03:12:00.001-08:00

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

"Openers Karuna Jain and Jaya Sharma struck fluent half-centuries and medium pacer Amita Sharma grabbed 4/16 as India scored an eight-wicket win over England in the Quadrangular women's international series.

ICC Women's Quadrangular Series : India Women 144 for 2 beat England Women 143 all out by eight wickets"

New Zealand Women loses to Australia

2007-03-01T03:12:00.000-08:00

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

"The New Zealand women's cricket team has suffered its first loss at the quadrangular tournament in Chennai. However, New Zealand still leads the competition.

ICC Women's Quadrangular Series : Australia Women 232 for 8 beat New Zealand Women 183 all out by 49 runs"

We have the team to win World Cup: Chappell

2007-02-28T01:15:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Chappell promised a fighting performance from his team which had the 'flexibility and experience' to clinch the coveted trophy. Chappell said the team was well prepared to counter the conditions in the Caribbean and now it was only a matter of executing the plans on the field."

Australian fears Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan and New Zealand

2007-02-28T01:14:00.000-08:00

Australia Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Batsman Mike Hussey believes four teams will be the main threats to Australia when they defend their World Cup title in the West Indies.

'I think the South Africans are obviously a very, very well drilled unit, Sri Lanka I think are going to be very dangerous, Pakistan on their day are dangerous and the Kiwis have shown that they’ve been playing some pretty consistent one-day cricket as well,' Hussey told reporters yesterday. "

Pakistan seniors beat India seniors in third one day to make a clean sweep

2007-02-28T01:13:00.000-08:00

India vs Pakistan Veterans Cricket 2007 - India Pakistan Cricket:

"Pakistan seniors cricket team beat Indian veterans by 43 runs in the third one-day at New Delhi’s Feroze Shah Kotla ground on Tuesday.

Pakistan senior already 2-0 up made a clean sweep by inflicting another fine victory, said a message made available to APP here from India. The touring team powered by sizzling half centuries by Ejaz Ahmad (64),Azam Khan (57) ,Amir Akbar (55) and Mansoor Akhtar (40) and Mansoor Elahi (23) led their side to a solid total of 283 for 5 in allotted 50 overs, then restricted the home team to 240 for 8 in similar number of overs. "

Vaughan hails Freddie leadership

2007-02-28T01:12:00.000-08:00

England Team News World Cup Cricket:

"England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Andrew Flintoff's captaincy skills ahead of the World Cup.
Vaughan hopes to have recovered from hamstring and knee injuries, which kept him out of a large part of the winter tour to Australia, to be fit enough to fly to the Caribbean on Friday ahead of the tournament. 'I thought Freddie did a tremendous job in the last few games in Australia to redeem what was a difficult tour for us,' added Vaughan. "

Rahul Dravid promises aggressive cricket in World Cup

2007-02-28T01:09:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Indian Skipper Rahul Dravid said Tuesday the Indian cricket team will play aggressive cricket with the aim of winning the Cricket World Cup.

'We are going to the Caribbean to play aggressive, competitive cricket,' Dravid told reporters ahead to the squad's departure for the West Indies. 'It's a big tournament, we'll put our best foot forward and play to the best of our ability,' Dravid said. "

Injured all-rounder Abdul Razzaq ruled out of World Cup

2007-02-28T01:06:00.000-08:00

Pakistan Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq is out of the World Cup after injuring his knee during training on Monday.

Razzaq has been ruled out of playing action for at least five weeks, and therefore, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the national selectors have decided to replace him with Azhar Mahmood. The selectors have also confirmed that fast bowler Umar Gul will play after recovering from a shin injury. "

Lighter jerseys for South Africa in World Cup

2007-02-28T01:05:00.000-08:00

South Africa Team News World Cup Cricket:

"South African cricket team will have specially designed new lightweight jerseys that will help the players to keep their body dry during the forthcoming World Cup in the West Indies.

The jersey is made from 100 percent moisture management polyester fabric that enables maximum movement and optimal transportation of perspiration to keep the body dry and cool using maximum ventilation zones. The South African cricket board and its technical sponsor hummel have developed the jersey and the International Cricket Council has also approved it for the 16-nation tournament starting March 11."

Ganguly happy with World Cup squad

2007-02-27T01:44:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the 15-member World Cup squad leaving for the Caribbeans is the strongest available and would do India proud.

"This time we have to do one better," Ganguly said Monday, appearing as the brand ambassador of Chirag Computers. Ganguly, the most successful captain of India, said: "I think this is the strongest team that can be formed and we have 15 best players of the country." "About 90 percent of the players were there in the last World Cup and the new ones like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sreesanth are a fantastic addition," he said. Asked whether he was feeling the pressure of expectations going into the quadrennial event, he said, "I have been doing this for the past 12 years, so I am quite used to it." He also was of the opinion that the tournament was more "open" this time with Australia's form dipping a little bit over the last couple of months. On his personal goals in this World Cup, he said, "I just want to score runs and help the team in any way I can." "

Scotland ready to be brave

2007-02-27T01:43:00.000-08:00

Scotland Team News World Cup Cricket:
"Scotland can advance to the Super 8 second round of the World Cup, manager Euan McIntyre said on the team's arrival in Barbados today.

'We have a dream and we believe we can defeat one of the major teams and gain a place in the second phase of the World Cup,' he said. Scotland is in Group A with the world's top-two teams, South Africa and defending champion Australia, plus the Netherlands. 'In World Cup events there are always upsets and shocks and we believe we can spring one."

Kapil rates India behind Aussies to win the World Cup

2007-02-27T01:42:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Legendary former captain Kapil Dev on Monday said India sometimes lacked the passion and could be seeded only behind favourites Australia to win the World Cup in the West Indies.
'I am no fortune teller. But as an Indian, my heart says that India should win while as the mind is not convinced. I hope the Indian team overcomes hiccups like injuries and gets into proper rythem,' he said. 'They should soon get into the act and they should keep up the intensity through out the tournament. India should keep up the intensity to lift the World Cup in the West Indies,' he said. Asked what was special in his 1983 champion team and its difference between between the present team, Kapil said 'the 1983 team had the intensity and passion, while the present team misses it sometime. "

Australia team to beat at World Cup : Imran Khan

2007-02-27T01:41:00.001-08:00

Australia Team News World Cup Cricket: "Pakistan cricket great Imran Khan picks Australia to win the World Cup.
Imran, who ended his career leading Pakistan to World Cup glory in 1992, said Ricky Ponting's Australia should win its third successive World Cup. 'Australians are favourites to win the World Cup, although they will miss their match-winner Brett Lee. But Ricky Ponting's side is still very strong in every department,' Imran said while attending a business conference Monday. 'Australians have this winning habit, which is hard to break for other teams. They may have lost the recent one-day series at home and in New Zealand, but they are still very difficult to demoralize as a team.' He said fast bowler Lee will be missed. "

Sri Lanka set for World Cup

2007-02-27T01:41:00.000-08:00

Sri Lanka Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene says that his team want to play aggressive cricket, like they did in 1996, to secure their second World Cup success.

Sri Lankans ended their pre-World Cup preparations losing to India earlier this month. The loss could have been a cause of worry considering the two play each other in the league stages. However, Lankan coach Tom Moody clearly has his thinking done on how Sri Lanka can win the World Cup a second time. The coach might be exuding confidence, but the captain knows that nothing can be taken for granted, when it comes to the game of cricket. "

Irfan Pathan cleared for World Cup

2007-02-27T01:39:00.001-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"India seamer Irfan Pathan was cleared to play in the World Cup after proving his match fitness on Sunday.
The 22-year-old allrounder overcame a bad first spell to take two for 48 off 8.4 overs for West Zone against Central Zone in a Deodhar Trophy match in Ahmedabad. Vengsarkar asked Pathan on Friday to undergo a fitness test after a shoulder strain meant he played just one of eight games in the recent home one-day series against West Indies and Sri Lanka. "

Zimbabwe cricket team leaves for World Cup

2007-02-27T01:39:00.000-08:00

Zimbabwe Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Zimbabwe national cricket team is expected to leave the country on Wednesday for Jamaica to take part in the 2007 Cricket World Cup being hosted by the West Indies.

Zimbabwe Cricket communications manager Lovemore Banda said the team was scheduled to leave Harare on Wednesday morning. No changes had been made in either the team or the coaching department. The 15-member squad had their final preparation match in the country on Friday against Zimbabwe A at Harare Sports Club which the former won."

Kenya has turned the corner, says Harper

2007-02-27T01:38:00.000-08:00

Kenya Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Kenyan coach Roger Harper believes the African nation has come out of one of the worst phases in its cricketing history and is confident that the team can replicate its 2003 performance at the coming World Cup in the Caribbean."

Team India 2007 best available: Pranab Roy

2007-02-27T01:29:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"While the World Cup cricket fever grips India, debate continues on which national squad since the 1983 had the best chance to win the Cup.

Former India player and national selector Pranab Roy thinks the 2007 squad is the best available team but the one under Sourav Ganguly that reached the finals and lost to Australia in 2003 was the most potential Cup winner. At the Kolkata launch of sports journalist Ashis Ray's book 'One-day Cricket: The Indian Challenge' Saturday evening, Pranab Roy said: 'My choice would always be the 2003 team as the best since 1983.'
'In 2003 we had batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid in their best form. We were too heavily dependant on batting but it was an overall balanced team,' Roy said. 'Though we lost in the finals it was our best team. The one we have this time is the best available team. It's more or less the same as the 2003 team except for Robin Uthapa in the opening slot and Dinesh Kartick in the middle order,' said Roy. According to Ashis Ray, whose book published by HarperCollins India also dwells on the 2007 squad, India has a choice between seven batsmen and four bowlers, and five batsmen and six bowlers. 'A lot depends on how Irfan Pathan bowls,' said Ray, echoing what Ganguly said of an injury-hit Irfan Pathan. 'We need him,' Ganguly said Saturday."

Bangladesh to get bonuses for World Cup wins

2007-02-27T01:27:00.000-08:00

Bangladesh Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Bangladesh cricket team are to receive bonuses for winning matches at the World Cup in the West Indies, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Sunday.

'To spur the Bangladesh Cricket Team on in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, the Board announced incentive bonuses for the players,' the BCB said in a statement. 'Accordingly, each player will receive an additional US $2000 (on top of the usual win bonus) per match for winning a Group Stage game.' 'If the team qualify for the Super Eight stage then each player will receive an additional US $3000 (on top of the usual win bonus) for winning a game,' the BCB added. "

IND vs SL 4th ODI: Tendulkar to miss Vizag ODI

2007-02-16T03:14:00.002-08:00

Sri Lanka in India ODI Cricket Series 2006-07 - India Sri Lanka Cricket News & Photos ~ Latest Cricket News Headings:

"India's ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar was Thursday ruled out of the fourth and final limited-overs international against Sri Lanka after complaining of a stiff back.
Indian cricket board's secretary, Niranjan Shah said the team management has decided to rest Tendulkar from Saturday's match in the southern coastal city of Vishakhapatnam due to his stiff back. The indisposed Tendulkar is the latest in India's injury problems ahead of the World Cup, which begins in the West Indies on March 13. "

IND vs SL 4th ODI: Tendulkar to miss Vizag ODI

2007-02-16T03:14:00.001-08:00

Australian squad announced for Cricket World Cup

2007-02-16T03:14:00.000-08:00

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"High after their tri-series win in Australia, England named their squad for the world cup. Michael Vaughan will captain the English side even though he has played just three of his team's last 35 one-day internationals.

England World Cup Squad :Michael Vaughan (capt), James Anderson, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood, Jamie Dalrymple, Andrew Flintoff, Ed Joyce, Jon Lewis, Sajid Mahmood, Paul Nixon, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Liam Plunkett, Andrew Strauss. "

Australian squad announced for Cricket World Cup

2007-02-16T03:13:00.000-08:00

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"Victorian all-rounder Cameron White has been axed from the Australian one-day cricket squad to contest next month's World Cup.

Australia World Cup squad: Ricky Ponting (c), Adam Gilchrist (wk), Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin (wk), Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson. "

New Zealand team named for World Cup

2007-02-16T03:12:00.001-08:00

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"Fast bowler Daryl Tuffey has been named in New Zealand's 15-man squad for the cricket World Cup, winning his recall after a two-year absence.

New Zealand World Cup Squad :Stephen Fleming (c), Daniel Vettori (vc), Daryl Tuffey, Shane Bond, James Franklin, Peter Fulton, Mark Gillespie, Brendon McCullum, Craig McMillan, Michael Mason, Jacob Oram, Jeetan Patel, Scott Styris, Ross Taylor, Lou Vincent. "

Bangladesh names final squad for World Cup

2007-02-16T03:12:00.000-08:00

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 ICC World Cup Cricket:

"Bangladesh named a 15-member squad on Tuesday for the upcoming cricket World Cup to be held in the West Indies.

Bangladesh World Cup squad: Habibul Bashar, Shahriar Nafees, Tamim Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Sakib-al-Hasan, Mohammas Ashraful, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Rafique, Abdur Razzak, Mashrafee-bin-Murtaza, Tapash Baishya, Shahadat Hossain, Syed Russel, Rajin Saleh and Javed Omar. "

Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2007 1st ODI : New Zealand beat Australia by 10 wickets

2007-02-16T03:09:00.001-08:00

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

"New Zealand handed Australia their first ever 10-wicket defeat in one-day internationals with a crushing victory in the opening Chappell-Hadlee series match in Wellington on Friday.

One-day international, Wellington: New Zealand 149-0 beat Australia 148 by 10 wickets "

Canada name squad for World Cup

2007-02-16T03:09:00.000-08:00

Canada Team News World Cup Cricket:
"New Zealand-based batsmen Ian Billcliff and Geoff Barnett are two of the notable inclusions in Canada's 15-man squad for the World Cup announced on Wednesday.

Canada team : John Davison (captain), Ashish Bagai, Ian Billcliff, Geoff Barnett, Kevin Sandher, Umar Bhatti, Desmond Chumney, George Codrington, Austin Codrington, Andy Cummins, Sunil Dhaniram, Asif Mulla, Henry Osinde, Abdool Samad, Qaiser Ali. "

Masakadza left out of Zimbabwe World Cup squad

2007-02-16T03:08:00.000-08:00

Zimbabwe Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Masakadza left out of Zimbabwe World Cup squad
Feb 15, 2007

Zimbabwe omitted experienced batsman Hamilton Masakadza from their World Cup squad on Wednesday. Eighteen-year-old Friday Kasteni, who made his debut in the recent home series against Bangladesh after Masakadza was dropped for the last match, won a place instead.

Zimbabwe World Cup Squad : Prosper Utseya (captain), Gary Brent, Justice Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Keith Dabengwa, Terry Duffin, Anthony Ireland, Friday Kasteni, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Christopher Mpofu, Tawanda Mupariwa, Edward Rainsford, Vusi Sibanda, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams. "

Scotland name World Cup squad

2007-02-16T03:06:00.000-08:00

Scotland Team News World Cup Cricket:
"Scotland's cricket selectors have named an unchanged side for next month's cricket World Cup in the Caribbean following a successful build-up in Kenya over the last few weeks.

The 15 players who originally set out on the five-week tour to Sharjah, Mombasa and Nairobi have been invited to travel to Barbados and St Kitts to take part in the one-day tournament. 'We went to Kenya with two aims, first to qualify for the Twenty20 world championship and also to inflict a first defeat on the host country,' said national team coach Peter Drinnen. 'We achieved both these objectives, and it is therefore no surprise that we are endorsing the entire squad for the World Cup itself.' Scotland open their campaign in St Kitts against Australia on march 14, then play South Africa on march 20 and the Netherlands four days later.

Scotland team : Craig Wright (Captain), Ryan Watson (Vice-Captain) John Blain, Dougie Brown, Gavin Hamilton, Majid Haq, Paul Hoffmann, Douglas Lockhart Ross Lyons, Neil Mccallum, Dewald Nel, Navdeep Poonia, Glenn Rogers, Colin Smith, Fraser Watts. "

Pakistan names three injured fast bowlers in World Cup squad

2007-02-16T03:05:00.000-08:00

Pakistan Team News World Cup Cricket: "Pakistan cricket selectors Tuesday named injured fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Mohammad Asif in the 15-member squad for the World Cup.

Afridi has been serving a four-match ban and will not be available for Pakistan's first two games in the World Cup against the West Indies and Ireland. Afridi was dismissed during the first one-day match against South Africa on Feb. 4 and reacted to comments from a spectator on leaving the pitch. Afridi then approached the fan with his bat and for his misconduct, the International Cricket Council's match referee Chris Broad from England handed him a ban of four one-day international matches. Opening batsman Imran Nazir, who returned to international cricket in the ongoing one-day series in South Africa, was also included among the squad.

Pakistan team : Inzamam-ul-Haq (captain), Imran Nazir, Mohammad Hafeez, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif, Rana Naved, Rao Iftikhar, Danish Kaneria. "

Sri Lanka name cricket team for World Cup

2007-02-13T03:02:00.000-08:00

Sri Lanka Team News World Cup Cricket: "Sri Lankan leg-spinner Upul Chandana and left-arm pacer Nuwan Zoysa, who are currently touring India, have been omitted from the 15-member World Cup squad announced.
Off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and left-arm fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, who were rested for the four-match one-day international series in India, have been recalled for the tournament beginning in the West Indies next month. Sri Lanka are placed in Group B along with India, Bangladesh and Bermuda for the March 11-April 28 tournament.

Sri Lanka World Cup Squad: Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Kumar Sangakkara (wicketkeeper), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Marvan Atapattu, Russel Arnold, Tillekeratne Dilshan, Chamara Silva, Malinga Bandara, Farveez Maharoof, Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando and Nuwan Kulasekera "

India announce World Cup Squad

2007-02-13T03:01:00.000-08:00

India Team News World Cup Cricket: "India have named their final 15-man squad for the World Cup, which gets underway in West Indies next month.
There are no surprises, with selectors deciding to stick with the same side currently playing a one-day series against Sri Lanka. Rudra Pratap Singh and Suresh Raina were also named as reserves.

India: R Dravid (c), S Tendulkar, S Ganguly, R Uthappa, V Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk), D Kartik, Z Khan, A Kumble, H Singh, A Agarkar, I Pathan, Munaf Patel, S Sreesanth. "

New Zealand Cricket Team News - ICC Cricket World Cup 2007

2007-02-13T03:00:00.000-08:00

New Zealand Team News World Cup Cricket: "Fast bowler Daryl Tuffey has been named in New Zealand's 15-man squad for the cricket World Cup, winning his recall after a two-year absence. "

Stephen Fleming (captain), Daniel Vettori (vice-captain), Daryl Tuffey, Shane Bond, James Franklin, Peter Fulton, Mark Gillespie, Brendon McCullum, Craig McMillan, Michael Mason, Jacob Oram, Jeetan Patel, Scott Styris, Ross Taylor, Lou Vincent.

Australia Team News World Cup Cricket

2007-02-13T02:56:00.000-08:00

Australia Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Victorian all-rounder Cameron White has been axed from the Australian one-day cricket squad to contest next month's World Cup.
The young Victorian was forced to make way for New South Wales wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin who was selected as a back-up to Adam Gilchrist. In the other selection surprise South Australian paceman Shaun Tait claimed the final fast-bowling spot in Australia's 15-man World Cup squad. "

Australia World Cup squad: Ricky Ponting (capt), Adam Gilchrist (wk), Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin (wk), Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson.

Bangladesh names final squad for World Cup

2007-02-13T02:51:00.000-08:00

Bangladesh named a 15-member squad on Tuesday for the upcoming cricket World Cup to be held in the West Indies. The squad, led by experienced batsman Habibul Bashar, has eight specialist batsmen, chief selector Faruque Ahmed told reporters. Khaled Mashud, who featured in Bangladesh's two previous World Cup teams as wicketkeeper-batsman, has been dropped because of his poor form, Ahmed said. Mashud has been replaced by young wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim. Ace spinner Mohammad Rafique is among the three specialist spinners. The squad also contains three specialist pacers, led by in-form bowler Murtaza. The squad was picked up a day after the Bangladesh team returned home from a 3-1 series win against Zimbabwe in its last preparatory contest before the World Cup to be staged in the Caribbean between March 17 and April 28. Bangladesh World Cup squad: Habibul Bashar, Shahriar Nafees, Tamim Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Sakib-al-Hasan, Mohammas Ashraful, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Rafique, Abdur Razzak, Mashrafee-bin-Murtaza, Tapash Baishya, Shahadat Hossain, Syed Russel, Rajin Saleh and Javed Omar.

India to play Australia in one-day series in Ireland

2007-02-07T19:44:00.001-08:00

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"Australia is set to play three one-day internationals against India in Ireland in June.
Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Niranjan Shah, said the board's working committee had approved the series at its meeting on Wednesday and discussions were under way with Cricket Australia. The series will precede India's Test and one-day tour of England in July."

IND vs SL 1st ODI : Agarkar, Pathan and Yuvraj doubtful for first ODI

2007-02-07T19:43:00.000-08:00

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match Series News - India Sri Lanka Cricket News & Photos ~ Latest Cricket News Headings:
"India were grappling with injury worries on the eve of their first match against Sri Lanka in a cricket series which will serve as a litmus test for out-of-form Virender Sehwag in his bid to secure a World Cup berth. "

PAK vs SA Second ODI : Yousuf leads Pakistan's victory charge

2007-02-07T19:42:00.000-08:00

Pakistan Cricket Match News - Pakistan Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:
"Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic 141-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international today.
One-day international, Durban: Pakistan 351-4 (50 overs) bt South Africa 210 by 141 runs "

SET Network to telecast ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 matches in India

2007-02-06T22:45:00.000-08:00

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

"This summer, viewers can get set for a grand cricketing feast from the 13th March to 28th April 07 as the SET Network announces the schedule for the telecast of the biggest event of the cricketing calendar in the last 4 years – The ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. Viewers will get to enjoy all 51 matches, as the SET Network will bring a world class feed of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Live across its 3 channels - MAX, SAB and PIX. "

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

2007-02-02T02:52:00.000-08:00

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:
"India ordered sports television channels, radio stations and content providers yesterday to share live telecast rights with the state broadcaster for sporting events of 'national importance' at home and abroad. Analysts said the move was the first towards a planned law making it mandatory for private broadcasters to share major sports events with Prasar Bharati, legislation the government hopes to pass in the parliament session beginning this month. "

India to name World Cup squad before Feb 13

2007-02-01T02:53:00.000-08:00

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 News : ICC Cricket World Cup History, Champions, News & Photos: "The Indian squad for the upcoming World Cup in the Caribbean would be selected on February 12 in Mumbai.
The list of 30 probables for the World Cup would be pruned to 15 as February 13 is the last day to submit the names to the ICC, BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah told said. Before that, the national selectors will meet on Saturday to pick the team for the series against Sri Lanka, who will be playing four one-dayers in India - in Kolkata (Feb 8), Rajkot (Feb 11), Goa (Feb 14) and Vishakapatnam (Feb 17). Shah also said seamer Munaf Patel, who is recuperating from an ankle injury, would play a match against a local outfit tomorrow, following which he will get himself assessed by BCCI`s Dr Anant Joshi in Mumbai. "

I know my batting : Sachin

2007-02-01T02:46:00.000-08:00

All about Sachin Tendulkar:
"Having silenced his critics with a classy one-day international century, Sachin Tendulkar today said he had been in the game long enough to know about his batting and never paid heed to others views.
'I always bat as I feel is the correct way to bat. I have played long enough to know what is good for me. I do not want to know what others are thinking,' Tendulkar said after India's 160-run win in the fourth and final one-dayer against the West Indies here. Tendulkar, who faced criticism during India's tour of South Africa, hit a 76-ball 100 for his 41st one-day hundred. 'I always knew that I was batting well and getting decent scores, but somehow was not converting them into big scores. It was important for us today,' said the Mumbaikar who was adjudged Man of the Match as well as the series which India won 3-1. "

INDIA WEST INDIES Fourth ODI Vadodara : Massive Indian 341/3 secures series win; IND 3-1 (4 matches)

2007-02-01T02:44:00.000-08:00

India West Indies Cricket Match News - India West Indies Cricket News & Photos Latest Cricket News:
"Sachin Tendulkar hit his 41st one-day century as India beat West Indies by 160 runs to clinch the series 3-1. West Indies, who won the toss, were bowled out for 181 in the 42nd over, Marlon Samuels top-scoring with 55. The tourists on 65-3 in the 15th over, but a 65-run stand between Samuels and Denesh Ramdin (40) saved some face for them. "

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

2007-01-29T19:47:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-29T01:59:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-29T01:58:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-29T01:57:00.000-08:00

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)

2007-01-29T01:55:00.000-08:00

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)

2007-01-24T19:09:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-24T19:03:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-24T19:01:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-22T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-22T02:55:00.001-08:00

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

2007-01-22T02:55:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-22T02:53:00.000-08:00

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

2007-01-17T19:45:00.000-08:00

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. "