Monday, June 6, 2011

2nd Test: Rain delays England-Sri Lanka fourth day start

2nd Test: Rain delays England-Sri Lanka fourth day start


2nd Test: Rain delays England-Sri Lanka fourth day start

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 03:07 AM PDT

Rain delayed the scheduled 11.00am local time start of the fourth day's play in the second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's on Monday.


CA to propose 10-year jail term to Oz government for match-fixers

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:56 AM PDT

Cricket Australia is among the country's sports bodies which will meet government ministers to discuss a legislation that proposes 10-year jails term for match-fixers.


English bowlers' performance at Lord's poor, says bowling coach

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:15 AM PDT

England bowling coach David Saker has said he was disappointed with the performance of his bowlers in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.


PCB irked by political intervention in Afridi issue

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:44 AM PDT

Ijaz Butt has expressed disappointment over interference of political functionaries into the ongoing dispute between the board and former skipper Shahid Afridi.


ICC might do away with rotational presidents: Report

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:31 AM PDT

The ICC is planning to do away with the rotation policy for appointing presidents and cricket's world governing body is likely to deliberate on the proposal in its annual general meeting later this month in Hong Kong.


Gayle is WIPA 'Cricketer of the Year'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:24 PM PDT

He might be a pariah in WI cricket now but Gayle was the toast of the annual Players Association awards, walking away with the 'Cricketer of the Year' trophy.


Afridi returns to enthusiastic reception from fans

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:18 PM PDT

Pakistan's sacked captain Shahid Afridi returned home to a rousing welcome from thousands of fans and said the huge turnout was a vindication of his stance against the PCB.


Fleming, Vettori receive NZ civil honours

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:04 PM PDT

New Zealand cricket captains Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori have each received one of New Zealand's highest civil honours on a list announced on Monday to mark the birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.


Online viewership of IPL 4 grows by 31%

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 04:32 PM PDT

IPL 4 was streamed live by TIL, the official digital partner of IPL in partnership with YouTube, which resulted in a 31% jump in online viewership.


Afridi returns home hoping for 'justice'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:37 PM PDT

Thousands of fans greeted ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as he returned home hoping to "get justice" in his battle with the country's cricket authorities.


Vidarbha players to get good practice before Ranji season begins

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Better late than never, the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has started planning early for the coming season this year.


WI look to 'bounce' back against India

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:50 PM PDT

Darren Sammy is looking to trouble young Indian batsmen with a flurry of short stuff, a tactic they employed successfully during last year's T20 WC.


Trinidad, a port of gain for Rohit Sharma

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 12:35 PM PDT

Rohit Sharma's lazy strokeplay makes him one of the most talented youngsters in the world, but he is yet to do the right justice to the talent he brings to the table.


2nd Test: Dilshan's best boosts Lanka

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:44 AM PDT

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan posted his Test-best score of 193 but suffered in the process against England in the second Test at Lord's.


'We can tackle Harbhajan well in ODIs'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:40 AM PDT

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy does not feel that Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh would be a big threat for them in ODI series, beginning Monday.


ICC clears Shane Shillingford's bowling action

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:10 AM PDT

The ICC allowed Windies' offie Shane Shillingford to resume his internatioanl career, saying that his action has been found legal after taking corrective measures.


Veda Krishnamurthy looks forward to England experience

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:34 AM PDT

Veda Krishnamurthy has been selected in the Indian women's team that will participate in the quadrangular series involving hosts England, Australia and New Zealand.


Dilshan finally falls as rain stops play at Lord's

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 07:01 AM PDT

Tillakaratne Dilshan fell seven runs short of his double century Sunday as Sri Lanka reached 372-3 and closed in on England's first-innings total of 486.


Former Pak cricketer Mansoor charged with corruption

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:50 AM PDT

Former Pakistan batsman Mansoor Akhtar has been forced to step down from his senior position in a leading bank after being charged in a corruption case.


India can close in on Australia in ODIs

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:26 AM PDT

India can close the gap on Australia - world No.1 in ODIs - if they manage a clean sweep against West Indies in the 5-match ODI series starting on Monday.


2nd Test: Lanka 344/2 at lunch on Day 3

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Tillakaratne Dilshan's 187 not out led Sri Lanka to 344 for two in reply to England's 486, a deficit of 142 runs, at lunch on the third day of the second Test at Lord's.


Afridi meets Zardari's son Bilawal to discuss his problems

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi has started generating political support to win his fight against the Pakistan Cricket Board.


'We need to play Indian spinners better'

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:00 AM PDT

West Indies captain Darren Sammy feels his batsmen need to play Indian spinners better going into the five-match one-day series beginning on Monday.


South Africa want to knock India off top, says Smith

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 04:03 AM PDT

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith said that the priority this season is to challenge Team India for first position in the world rankings.


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