Friday, February 24, 2012

Sri Lanka clinch thriller against Australia

Sri Lanka clinch thriller against Australia


Sri Lanka clinch thriller against Australia

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 02:58 AM PST

Tailenders delivered a cracking performance to help Sri Lanka secure a thrilling win over Australia by three wickets in a tight encounter of the tri-series on Friday.


'All powerful teams go through transition'

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 02:55 AM PST

"All powerful teams go through a period of transition" - this was BCCI president N Srinivasan's take on the future of Indian team.


Sri Lanka clinch thriller against Australia

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 02:30 AM PST

Hilfenhaus dismissed Mahroof (5) after Harris got Dinesh Chandimal (80) trapped leg before wicket in death over to give Australia control at Oval.


SL lose quick wickets to give Aus edge

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 02:30 AM PST

Hilfenhaus dismissed Mahroof (5) after Harris got Dinesh Chandimal (80) trapped leg before wicket in death over to give Australia control at Oval.


Thirimanne goes after Chandimal's fifty

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 01:20 AM PST

Daniel Christian got rid of Lahiru Thirimanne (24) to give Sri Lanka fourth blow in their chase of a stiff 281, set by Australia in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


Doherty strikes to remove Jayawardene

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 01:20 AM PST

Xavier Doherty scalped the big wicket of Mahela Jayawardene (85) as Sri Lanka lost their third batsman while chasing a stiff 281, set by Australia.


Doherty strikes to remove Jayawardene

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 12:30 AM PST

Chasing a stiff 281-run target, Sri Lanka suffered second blow as they lost Kumar Sangakkara against Australia in the 9th ODI of the tri-series in Hobart.


Walia distances from Srinivasan's view

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST

BCCI had claimed that the team unity was alright and reports of dissension was media's creation, based on what it has gathered from media manager Walia.


Sri Lanka lose Dilshan after brisk start

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 12:04 AM PST

Ben Hilfenhaus got Dilshan caught by Peter Forrest after a terrific start by Sri Lanka in chase of 281, set by Australia in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


Tri-series: Australia set 281 for Lanka

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:55 PM PST

Peter Forrest's brilliant century and a gritty knock by skipper Michael Clarke helped Australia score 280/6 against Sri Lanka in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


Tri-series: Australia set 281 for Lanka

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:55 PM PST

Peter Forrest's brilliant century and a gritty knock by skipper Michael Clarke helped Australia score 280/6 against Sri Lanka in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


SL fight back with quick Aus wickets

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:33 PM PST

Rangana Herath dismissed Daniel Christian (6) just after Mike Hussey (21) succumbed to a brilliant yorker by Lasith Malinga in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


SL fight back, Forrest returns after ton

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:21 PM PST

Angelo Mathews struck to dismiss Australian skipper Michael Clarke (72)and Peter Forrest (104) in quick succession in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


Australia march with Forrest's ton

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:36 PM PST

Michael Clarke (72) shared a solid 154-run stand with Peter Forrest before getting caught by Perera off Mathews in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


Forrest slams fifty to lead Oz innings

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:36 PM PST

Peter Forrest and Michael Clarke added unbeaten century stand to revive Australia after losing openers early against Sri Lanka in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


9th ODI: Forrest, Clarke steady Australia

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:27 PM PST

Peter Forrest and Michael Clarke added unbeaten fifty runs stand to revive Australia after losing openers early against Sri Lanka in the 9th ODI of the tri-series.


9th ODI: Australia lose openers cheaply

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:48 PM PST

Sri Lankan pacers Nuwan Kulasekara and Farveez Maharoof struck to give Australia early jolts in the 9th ODI of the tri-series at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.


9th ODI: Kulasekara scalps Wade early

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:24 PM PST

Pacer Nuwan Kulasekara gave Sri Lanka early breakthrough as he dismissed Australian opener Matthew Wade in the 9th ODI of the tri-series at Bellerive Oval.


Australia elect to bat against Sri Lanka

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:46 PM PST

Australian skipper Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat/bowl against Sri Lanka in the 9th ODI of the tri-series at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.


'No rift between MS Dhoni and Sehwag'

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:38 PM PST

Team India's manager GS Walia downplayed the rift between Dhoni and Sehwag over the rotation policy and said there was only a misunderstanding.


1st T20I: Pak beat England by 8 runs

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:57 AM PST

Pacer Umar Gul took 3/18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against England at Dubai stadium.


Will Pathan help swing India's fortunes?

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:01 AM PST

All-rounder Irfan Pathan, who has returned to the Indian side after two years, battling poor form and injury, is extremely determined to prove himself.


1st T20I: England restrict Pak to 144

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:51 AM PST

Off-spinner Graeme Swann took 3-13 as England kept Pakistan down to 144-6 in the first of three Twenty20 internationals at the Dubai Stadium on Thursday.


1st T20I: England invite Pakistan to bat

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:52 AM PST

Pakistan made three changes in the squad, bringing in opener Awaiz Zia, paceman Umar Gul and allrounder Hammad Azam for the 1st T20.


BCCI asks Dhoni, Viru to ensure unity

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:26 AM PST

The BCCI stepped in to bring about harmony in the Indian team in Australia, telling skipper MS Dhoni and vice-captain Sehwag to ensure that there was unity.


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