Sunday, February 6, 2011

Punishment handed out to us is harsh, says disgraced Butt

Punishment handed out to us is harsh, says disgraced Butt

Punishment handed out to us is harsh, says disgraced Butt

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 01:55 AM PST

Pakistan's Salman Butt and Mohammed Aamer returned home after being banned by the ICC on corruption charges but faced no harsh reactions from the people at the airport.

Ball tampering incident 'shocked' Sachin

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 01:26 AM PST

In an unblemished career, it was the infamous ball tampering affair in the 2001 series in South Africa that "shocked and shattered" batting maestro Tendulkar.

'Middle-order will be crucial to success'

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 01:12 AM PST

The youngest member of the Indian squad Virat Kohli says he is in the midst of a "dream run" and is looking forward to the World Cup at home.

'Middle-order will be crucial to success'

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 01:12 AM PST

The youngest member of the Indian squad Virat Kohli says he is in the midst of a "dream run" and is looking forward to the World Cup at home.

Salman Butt, Aamer maintain innocence

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 12:51 AM PST

Salman Butt and Mohd Aamer returned to Pakistan and pledged to clear their names of corruption charges that earned them bans of at least five years each.

Sangakkara half-century boosts Sri Lanka

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 12:32 AM PST

Sangakkara hit a solid 75 to help Sri Lanka post a challenging 277/9 against the West Indies in the final one-dayer despite Benn's maiden four-wicket haul.

Australia set 280-run target for England

Posted: 06 Feb 2011 12:21 AM PST

Half-centuries by David Hussey and Adam Voges guided Australia to 279/7 in their seventh and final one-day international against England in Perth.

Pakistan's Salman Butt hopes for shorter ban

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:34 PM PST

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said he was "disappointed" by a 10-year ban imposed on him by an anti-corruption tribunal and would seek a reduced penalty.

Salman Butt hopes for reduction in ban

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:34 PM PST

Salman Butt said on Sunday he was "disappointed" by a 10-year ban imposed on him by an anti-corruption tribunal and would seek a reduced penalty.

'Ambrose best bowler, McDermott fittest'

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:20 PM PST

Matthew Hayden does not find a fittest cricketer than Craig McDermott and rates West Indian Curtly Ambrose as the ultimate fast-bowling package.

Ex cricket officials lambast PCB for deserting tainted trio

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 10:07 PM PST

The PCB and its chairman Ijaz Butt has come in for severe criticism from former cricket administrators and legal experts following the ICC's decision to ban the tainted trio.

BCCI to adopt wait and watch policy

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:39 PM PST

BCCI has a new problem confronting it with reports saying tax evasion notice has been issued to one of the investors of Kochi franchise by the government.

ICC's decision to ban trio will serve as deterrent: Ex-players

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:34 PM PST

The decision by the ICC to ban the tainted trio of Butt, Asif and Aamer after finding them guilty of spot-fixing has invited strong reactions from the cricket fraternity in Pakistan.

Taylor, Walters in Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:29 PM PST

Former captain Mark Taylor and middle-order batsman Doug Walters will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal ceremonies.

3rd ODI: Windies put Sri Lanka in to bat

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 08:38 PM PST

West Indies captain Darren Sammy elected to field after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international on Sunday.

7th ODI: Aus elect to bat against England

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 08:00 PM PST

Australia won the toss and chose to bat against England in the seventh and final one-day international at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday.

Shri Shri Academy win by 13 runs

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 06:15 PM PST

Aayush Sikka's stylish knock of 33 in 40 balls helped Shri Shri Cricket Academy win by 13 runs against Shemrock Cricket Academy.

Mohammad Aamer to contest ban

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:55 PM PST

Mohammad Aamer agreed to bowl, and did bowl two deliberate no-balls in the Lords Test and that Salman Butt was party to the bowling of those deliberate no-balls, were proved.

Pakistan will not appeal against corruption bans

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 01:41 PM PST

Pakistan will not appeal against the five-year bans imposed on Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer for corruption, PCB chairman Ijaz Butt said.

Zaheer Khan: India's man for all seasons

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:37 AM PST

Zaheer has a fast bowler's approach, a spinner's guile and a cunning ability to think out of the box, which make him one of the most dangerous bowlers today.

Zaheer Khan: Man for all seasons

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:37 AM PST

Zaheer Khan's approach and spinner's guile, his measured aggressiveness, cunning ability to think out of the box, are the reasons why he is so dangerous.

Zaheer Khan: Man for all seasons

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:37 AM PST

Zaheer Khan's approach and spinner's guile, his measured aggressiveness, cunning ability to think out of the box, are the reasons why he is so dangerous.

Zaheer Khan: Man for all seasons

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:37 AM PST

Zaheer Khan's approach and spinner's guile, his measured aggressiveness, cunning ability to think out of the box, are the reasons why he is so dangerous.

Pak trio sought adjournment of ICC verdict

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 11:16 AM PST

The players are now wary of being subjected to a criminal trial by the UK's crown prosecution service and their lawyers requested the ICC to adjourn the verdict.

Bans damaging for Pakistan cricket, say ex-players

Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:14 AM PST

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram admitted that the lengthy bans handed out to Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer for corruption represented a new low for the besieged sport in the country.
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