Tuesday, May 31, 2011

England call up Dernbach to replace Anderson

England call up Dernbach to replace Anderson

England call up Dernbach to replace Anderson

Posted: 31 May 2011 01:50 AM PDT

Uncapped Surrey seamer Jade Dernbach was called up into a 12-man England squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's after James Anderson was forced out with injury.

Shahid Afridi factfile

Posted: 31 May 2011 12:42 AM PDT

Factfile on Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Waqar salutes Pakistan as Afridi fall-out looms

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:54 PM PDT

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis praised his team for a "wonderful job" after they shrugged off the cold to complete a 2-0 ODI series away to Ireland at Stormont.

Strauss excited by England's winning habit

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:38 PM PDT

Andrew Strauss praised his England team's ruthless winning mentality after they turned what seemed like a certain draw in the first Test against Sri Lanka into a remarkable victory.

PCB clears partial amount of dues to Zulqarnain

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:48 PM PDT

The PCB has released a partial amount of outstanding to controversial wicketkeeper, Zulqarnain Haider, who faces a grilling from the board's disciplinary committee for embarrassing Pakistan cricket last year.

Dilshan promises to keep calm and carry on

Posted: 30 May 2011 06:06 PM PDT

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan said there was no point in reading the riot act after a stunning collapse to 82 all out saw his side lose the first Test against England.

Strauss savours 'bonus' win despite Anderson absence

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:41 PM PDT

England's decision to field just four bowlers provoked plenty of comment but they needed only three to pull off a win in what Andrew Strauss said was "one of the most extraordinary cricket matches any of us have played in".

Jaiswal does the star turn for Matunga

Posted: 30 May 2011 04:45 PM PDT

Riding on a maiden century by skipper Omprakash Jaiswal, Matunga Centre declared their innings at 306/6 in the final of the 21st Kalpesh Koli Cricket Tournament against Kandivili Centre.

Jalandhar beat Chandigarh with 1st innings lead

Posted: 30 May 2011 04:02 PM PDT

A fine score of 158 by Love Kumar Singh helped Jalandhar beat Chandigarh in the Under-19 Dhruv Pandove Trophy at the PCA Stadium, on Monday on the basis of first innings lead.

Jonathan Trott is England's rock, says Strauss

Posted: 30 May 2011 01:27 PM PDT

England captain Andrew Strauss paid tribute to batsman Jonathan Trott whose patient double century set up a dramatic victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test on Monday.

Puyol, Dhoni and the art of leadership

Posted: 30 May 2011 01:08 PM PDT

For those familiar with management theories, the act of shunning the spotlight by Puyol and Dhoni are examples of "humble" leadership approach.

Shahid Afridi announces early retirement

Posted: 30 May 2011 12:27 PM PDT

Former Pak skipper Shahid Afridi announced an early retirement from international cricket due to "disagreement" with PCB, a media report said.

Bhandari quits, wants to coach youngsters

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Former India fast bowler and Delhi captain Amit Bhandari announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, citing lack of motivation to carry on as a player.

'Upul Tharanga in trouble without TUE'

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:46 AM PDT

Athletes can use the banned drugs after applying for Therapeutic Use Exemption from WADA, though ICC has its own TUE commission comprising of 6 experts.

Tharanga failed dope test: Sri Lanka

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Sri Lanka's opening batsman Upul Tharanga failed a random doping test during the Cricket World Cup, the country's sports ministry said on Monday.

2nd ODI: Pakistan beat Ireland by five wickets

Posted: 30 May 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Pakistan beat Ireland by five wickets in the second one-day international at Stormont on Monday to take the two-match series 2-0.

Misbah not desperate to head Pakistan's ODI squad

Posted: 30 May 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Just days after being given the charge of Pakistan's one-day team, Misbah-ul-Haq has made it clear that he is not desperate for the ODI captaincy.

England seize dramatic win over Lanka

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:56 AM PDT

England snatched a dramatic win over Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first Test after dismissing the visitors for 82 in their second innings on the final day.

PCB summons coach Waqar for probe in team rift

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:25 AM PDT

PCB has cancelled the leave of its coach Waqar Younis, asking him to return home from Ireland and be part of a probe into reports of rift within the team management.

Butt will complete his tenure: Sources

Posted: 30 May 2011 09:14 AM PDT

Despite all the criticism heaped on Ijaz Butt, there is no possibility of his being sacked as chairman of the Pakistan cricket Board in the near future.

PCB mulls over allowing Afghan team to participate in Pak T20

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:56 AM PDT

The Pakistan Cricket Board is mulling over the possibility of allowing a team from Afghanistan to take part in its national T20 tournament in June in Faisalabad.

Zimbabwe plan new arena at Victoria Falls

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:41 AM PDT

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is set to be the location of the country's third Test cricket ground.

1st Test: Sri Lanka 33/2 at tea on Day 5

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Sri Lanka, 33/2 at tea in their second innings, were 63 runs behind England's 1st innings 496/5 declared with 43 overs still to be bowled on Day 5 of first Test.

Afghanistan series gives Pakistan glimmer of hope

Posted: 30 May 2011 08:02 AM PDT

Pakistani hopes of reviving international cricket rose after successfully hosting a one-day series against Afghanistan, but experts on Monday warned against any imminent breakthrough.

Eng declare on 496/5 against Sri Lanka

Posted: 30 May 2011 07:44 AM PDT

England declared on 496 for five in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings 400, a lead of 96, on the fifth and final day of the first Test at Sophia Gardens on Monday.
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