Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Herath gives Lanka first breakthrough

Herath gives Lanka first breakthrough


Herath gives Lanka first breakthrough

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:33 AM PDT

Rangana Herath clean bowled Brendon McCullum to give Sri Lanka the first breakthrough after the Kiwis got off to a good start in their World Cup semifinal clash.


Australian PM congratulates Ponting

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:18 AM PDT

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard called Ricky Ponting and congratulated him soon after he announced his decision to step down as cricket captain.


Herath scalps McCullum, Kiwis 1 down

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:30 AM PDT

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in their World Cup semifinal at the R Premadasa Stadium.


Don't get distracted by hype: MS Dhoni

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:08 AM PDT

Dhoni said Indo-Pak cricket matches tend to generate such media hype and it was important for the players not to get sucked into the frenzy.


Team India's battle plan ready for Pak

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:37 AM PDT

A day before the WC semifinal match against Pakistan at Mohali, Indian team sources tell that the players are ready to take on the arch rivals.


Highs and lows of Ricky Ponting's career

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 10:38 PM PDT

Highlights and talking points from the career of Ricky Ponting, who stepped down as Australia's Test and one-day captain on Tuesday.


Ponting's career tinged by Ashes failures

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 08:35 PM PDT

Ricky Ponting, who quit as Australian captain, is the country's all-time leading Test run-getter yet his magnificent career is overshadowed by three Ashes series losses as captain.


Factbox: Ricky Ponting retires as Australia captain

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 07:23 PM PDT

Factbox on Ricky Ponting after he announced on Tuesday he was resigning as captain of Australia's Test and one-day teams.


Ponting steps down as Australia captain

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 07:14 PM PDT

Ricky Ponting, the most successful captain in Test cricket, resigned as the Australian skipper on Tuesday but will continue as a batsman with the team.


Ponting to step down as captain: Report

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 04:26 PM PDT

Australia is due to announce a squad for tour to Bangladesh, and media says Ponting is likely to be included as a batsman under Clarke's captaincy.


Ponting to step down as Australia captain: Report

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 04:26 PM PDT

Australia is due to announce a squad on Wednesday for tour to Bangladesh, and media says Ponting is likely to be included as a batsman under Clarke's captaincy.


India, Pakistan get ready for showdown

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 12:27 PM PDT

In fierce testimony to the compelling power of sport to excite and evoke, the PCA stadium has been the epicentre of national anxiety for days now.


Pakistan practice under lights at Mohali

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 08:54 AM PDT

The Pakistanis are keen to be as prepared as possible for the explosive semifinal and are leaving no stone unturned to break the World Cup jinx against India.


'World Cup has secured 50-over game'

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT

"I am satisfied that we have delivered a successful World Cup and confident that any doubts over future of ODIs are now bizarre," said ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat.


Team India has a gruelling net session

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 06:21 AM PDT

With just two days to go for their World Cup semifinal clash against Pakistan, the Indian team on Monday underwent a strenuous three-hour net session.


'Rehman is a problem, not Pak cricketers'

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 05:01 AM PDT

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan lashed out at interior minister Rehman Malik for his warning to Pak team against indulging in match-fixing.


Sri Lanka's Pakistan tour awaiting clearances

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 04:30 AM PDT

Pakistan might have to wait further for the revival of international cricket back home as their series against Sri Lanka later this year is still awaiting clearances.


Lankans meet spirited Kiwis in 1st semis

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 02:06 AM PDT

Sri Lanka's brute batting force and shrewd bowling would be up against a sprightly New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Pak minister warns players against fixing

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 11:57 PM PDT

Ahead of their match against India, Pak minister Rehman Malik has warned Afridi's men that he was keeping a "close watch" on their activities.

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