Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Zimbabwe batsman Grant Flower retires

Zimbabwe batsman Grant Flower retires


Zimbabwe batsman Grant Flower retires

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 03:08 AM PST

Grant Flower has retired from cricket for the second time to focus on his job as the country's batting coach, said a statement posted Zimbabwe Cricket website.


Baroda-Karnataka Ranji semifinal over in 2 days

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 01:26 AM PST

The Vadodara pitch played a Ranji shocker on Tuesday when the semifinal match between Karnataka and Baroda got over in only two days of play.


5th Test: Eng 167/3 at stumps on Day 2

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:13 PM PST

Alastair Cook continued his series domination by scoring an unbeaten 61, as England cut the first-innings deficit to 113 runs on Day 2 of the fifth Test.


Pakistan draw pre-Test warm-up match

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:04 PM PST

Pakistan's pre-Test warm-up match against a New Zealand XI ended in a tame draw with both sides agreeing to a truce midway through the third and final day.


Waugh's life as young cricketer in fine print

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 10:58 PM PST

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh's life as a young kid with a dream to represent his country formed the subject of a children's book.


Pakistan trio head to Doha for hearing

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

Three Pakistan cricketers suspended over allegations of spot-fixing left for Qatar to appear at an international tribunal that could ban them from the game.


Kumble pulls out of IPL 4 player auction

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 08:53 PM PST

Formar Indian captain and leg-spinner Anil Kumble pulled out of IPL 4 as he holds an administrative post in the Karnataka Cricket Association.


5th Test: England 73/0 at tea on Day 2

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 08:29 PM PST

England were off to a flying and steady start to their 1st innings, as Australia scored 280 on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.


5th Ashes Test: Australia all out for 280

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 07:09 PM PST

Australia were dismissed for 280 in their first innings shortly after lunch on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test against England at Sydney Cricket Ground.


Ashes: Aussies 230/8 at lunch on Day 2

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 06:04 PM PST

A ninth-wicket stand of 41 between Johnson and Hilfenhaus revived Australia after the loss of four wickets on Day 2 of final Ashes Test against England.


Pakistan 'spot-fixing' controversy timeline

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 05:35 PM PST

Timeline of the cricket 'spot-fixing' controversy ahead of an independent tribunal where Pakistan players Butt, Aamer and Asif face allegations of breaching the the ICC's anti-corruption code.


Pakistan trio to learn fate in hearing

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 05:26 PM PST

Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohd Asif and Mohd Aamer front a make-or-break anti-corruption tribunal in Doha with threat of life bans hanging over their heads.


Ashes: England's bowlers on top at SCG

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 05:00 PM PST

England took a grip on the final Ashes Test with four Australian wickets during the extended morning session at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.


Record terror cover sought for 2011 WC

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:00 PM PST

ESPN has sought a record Rs 600-crore terror and weather insurance cover for Cup, starting February 19. This is three times the Rs 200-crore cover for CWG.


Ranji Trophy: 'Chopra Raj' on Day 1

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:51 AM PST

Rajasthan ended the day at 236 for one, with opener Aakash Chopra unbeaten on 115. He and fellow opener Vineet Saxena set up the foundation for a big score with a partnership of 181 runs.


Royals, Kings XI furnish bank guarantee

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:30 AM PST

Royals and Kings XI filed separate affidavits in the Bombay HC affirming they had complied with the condition of furnishing bank guarantees to BCCI.


Doha hearing is toughest test of my career: Aamer

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 09:21 AM PST

Mohammad Aamer who will learn off his fate in the spot-fixing case in the next few days has described the last few months as the toughest period of his life.


Butt, Aamer, Asif to fly for Doha to attend hearing

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 08:57 AM PST

Suspended Pakistani trio will fly out to Doha on Tuesday to attend a hearing of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Tribunal.


3rd Test, Day 2: India 142/2, trail by 220

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 08:44 AM PST

Gambhir (65*) and Sachin (49*) put on 114-run stand to help India post 142/2 at stumps against South Africa on second day of the third Test at Cape Town.


Shah's unbeaten half-century gives Baroda slender lead

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 07:01 AM PST

Riding on skipper Pinal Shah's 72, Baroda took a 26-run lead even as 18 wickets fell on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Karnataka.


'Ponting should be out of dressing room'

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 06:33 AM PST

Ian Chappell feels Ricky Ponting should have stayed away from the dressing room to give freedom to stand-in captain Michael Clarke during Sydney Test.


Akash Chopra ton puts Rajasthan on top in Ranji semifinal

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 06:21 AM PST

Akash Chopra scored a patient unbeaten century to put Rajasthan on course for a huge first innings total against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy semifinal.


Ponting in race to be fit for World Cup

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 03:17 AM PST

Injured Australian captain Ricky Ponting will undergo surgery on a fractured finger on Tuesday, as he battles to be fit for the World Cup in the sub-continent.


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