Cricket Mania

Akram nails two in two

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:20:00 +0000

'Wasim's World Cup ripper of rippers came with a sequel hot on its heels' Melbourne, 25 March 1992 The first World Cup final to be played under lights, the only one to take place in Australia, and...

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'The battle is not over' - Greig

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:11:00 +0000

Tony Greig: "I always thought that a compromise would resolve the issues and I am still of the view that the BCCI are missing an opportunity with Zee." © Getty Images Related Links News: BCCI...

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Kemp terminates ICL contract

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:09:00 +0000

Justin Kemp, the South Africa allrounder, has become eligible to participate in official cricket after terminating his contract with the ICL. Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO, Gerald Majola, said Kemp...

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Gillespie saddened by exodus from ICL

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Jason Gillespie, the former Australia fast bowler, has been saddened by the mass exodus of players from the ICL and believes the unofficial Twenty20 league will continue to struggle for traction in...

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We've shortlisted ICL players for Knight Riders - Buchanan

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:04:00 +0000

Kolkata Knight Riders have been actively scouting ICL batsmen and John Buchanan, the franchise coach, believes an influx of players from the unsanctioned Twenty20 league could solve many of his...

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van der Wath, Hayward back in South African fold

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:01:00 +0000

South African fast bowlers Nantie Hayward and Johan van der Wath will be available to play under the auspices of CSA again after having terminated their ICL contracts. "Hayward, Van der Wath and Kemp...

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Wright and Bopara crush West Indies

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:59:00 +0000

England have comfortably had the better of West Indies throughout their early-season exchanges and the theme continued at Lord's. They raced to a nine-wicket win with 32 balls remaining on the back...

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Goodwin quits ICL to commit to Sussex

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:57:00 +0000

Former Zimbabwe batsman Murray Goodwin has cut ties with the ICL in order to commit himself solely for county duty with Sussex. Goodwin, who has plied his trade across the world, with his most...

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India sound ominous warning

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:00 +0000

The world champions of the Twenty20 format made an emphatic statement against their fellow finalists from 2007, brushing aside Pakistan by nine wickets at The Oval. In an ominous sign for the...

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More than just a warm-up

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:53:00 +0000

Charity matches are normally about being nice, but if that theory was ever to be tested, it was when India clashed with Pakistan on Wednesday. History and emotions run deep in contests between the...

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NZC opens door for Bond comeback

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:50:00 +0000

Shane Bond's potential international comeback remains on track following New Zealand Cricket's (NZC) decision that former ICL players will be eligible for national selection. Players including Bond,...

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Rohit and Gambhir script emphatic win

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:46:00 +0000

Finally India and Pakistan played out a one-sided Twenty20 game. Filling in for Virender Sehwag as opener, Rohit Sharma continued to give India a combination dilemma and made the chase seem like an...

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noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:57:00 +0000

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Tait and Krejza earn Australia A call-up

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:32:00 +0000

Shaun Tait's confusing few weeks has continued with his selection in the Australia A side to take on Pakistan A in Queensland in June and July. Less than three weeks after losing his Cricket...

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Why Australia, Sri Lanka and West Indies are in one group

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

How the groups were made The 12 teams competing in this year's World Twenty20 are the nine Full-Member countries and three Associates who made it to England through the qualifying tournament, which...

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Collingwood calls for 'brave' campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:29:00 +0000

England captains have been two-a-penny in the past few months, but if Paul Collingwood looked a little nervous as he faced the media on the eve of his return to the role, it was not because he has...

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Our main goal is to reach the Super Eights - Ashraful

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Mohammad Ashraful has said Bangladesh's main objective is to qualify for the Super Eights of the World Twenty20 which begins on June 5. They play their first game on June 6 against India, the current...

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We have "moved on" after Lahore - Sangakkara

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:26:00 +0000

kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lankan captain, believes his team is now mentally prepared to return to international cricket following the Lahore bus attack on March 3, but admitted that some...

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Smith aims to overcome World Cup hurdle

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:25:00 +0000

South African sports fans are spoilt for choice at the moment. No sooner has the IPL finished than the British and Irish Lions have started their tour and now their cricket team is in England...

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Pakistan's pace battery raring to go

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:24:00 +0000

Pakistan's bowling attack for the ICC World Twenty20 could provide some anxious moments to opposition batsmen with the addition of the country's newest fast bowling sensation Mohammad Aamer to its...

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Success will cheer up Pakistan - Younis

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Pakistan's captain, Younis Khan, is ready to turn England into his team's home away from home, and views success in the World Twenty20 as the best way to make his troubled nation smile again. Since...

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'I've loved every minute of it'

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0000

It's been more than 48 hours since the Mumbai Indians lost to Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals in Durban. Standing on the metal steps that lead up to the press-conference area at St George's Park in...

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PCB panel ends work on Asif case

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0000

The PCB committee looking into fast bowler Mohammad Asif's 19-day detention at the Dubai Airport for drug possession has concluded its work and will pass on its recommendations to the board chairman...

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Gayle must walk the talk

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:16:00 +0000

Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has made no secret of his enjoyment of Twenty20. In his own words, it "wouldn't be so sad" if Test cricket gave way to the 20-over version and he was considering...

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All eyes on New Zealand's new crop

noreply@blogger.com (Nabeel) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:14:00 +0000

First, the good news. The shorter the format the more competitive New Zealand become. Despite slumping to eighth on the Test rankings they have been World Cup semi-finalists in two of the past three...

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