Thursday, June 23, 2011

Former South Africa wicketkeeper Waite dies at 81

Former South Africa wicketkeeper Waite dies at 81


Former South Africa wicketkeeper Waite dies at 81

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 02:07 AM PDT

Former South Africa wicketkeeper John Waite died in Johannesburg late on Wednesday at the age of 81, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced.


'BCCI didn't pressurise ICC on ICL issue'

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 01:49 AM PDT

Ex-Cricket South Africa president Norman Arendse has rubbished ex-IPL chairman Lalit Modi's claims that ICC was pressurised by the BCCI to ban the ICL.


Outvote India on DRS, suggests Boycott

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 12:52 AM PDT

Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott said it is just the fear of BCCI's money might that is preventing other boards from speaking up in favour of DRS.


Siddle, Hastings join 'A' squad for Zimbabwe tour

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:34 PM PDT

Cricket Australia says Peter Siddle will join the second-string 'A' squad for its tour of Zimbabwe in place of James Faulkner, who is ruled out with glandular fever.


'Gayle willing to apologise if needed'

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:27 PM PDT

The feud originally started when former skipper Chris Gayle criticised the West Indies Cricket Board for leaving him in a lurch during his injury problems.


GCA not being run properly under Narendra Modi: Narhari Amin

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:15 PM PDT

Former GCA chief Narhari Amin alleged that the body's administrative work has suffered ever since chief minister Narendra Modi took over as its president.


It was physically tough, says Dravid

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 09:43 PM PDT

Drained after hitting another resolute century, Rahul Dravid said it was tough adjusting to the conditions in the ongoing first Test against the West Indies.


Chandigarh, Patiala, Ludhiana post victories

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:17 PM PDT

Patiala's Kunwar Raina slamed a match-winning ton on the second day of the under-22 Inter-district Cricket Tournament against Mohali at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala.


Bhagwat mulling throwing hat into VCA ring

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:05 PM PDT

VCA secretary and vice-president Ashok Bhagwat, a former skipper, is trying to put up his own panel for the forthcoming elections scheduled to be held in the first week of August.


Law expects Dilshan back for ODIs

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:53 PM PDT

Sri Lanka interim coach Stuart Law is optimistic captain Tillakaratne Dilshan will be fit for next week's first three one-day internationals against England.


West Indies 131/3 at stumps on Day 3

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:31 PM PDT

Chasing 326, Chanderpaul and Bravo took West Indies to 131/3 at stumps on the third day of the first Test match against India at Sabina Park in Kingston.


Jayasuriya in groove ahead of Sri Lanka finale

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Sri Lanka veteran Sanath Jayasuriya warmed up for his farewell to international cricket with a sparkling 78 as the tourists beat Worcestershire by 57 runs in a one-day match at New Road on Wednesday.


I play for India, not for captains: Yuvi

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:22 PM PDT

Rubbishing rumours that he refused to play under the leadership of Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh said he plays for India and not for captains of the cricket team.


Simmons falls, India on top against WI

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Ishant Sharma struck again to remove Lendl Simmons and give West Indies another jolt on the third day of the first Test match at Sabina Park in Kingston.


15 years later, Dada still Lord of Lord's

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:13 PM PDT

Fifteen years is a long time, but for Sourav Ganguly memories of Lord's are still fresh in his mind. It was on June 22, 1996, that Sourav became first & only Indian so far to hit a ton on Test debut at 'Mecca' of cricket.


Barath, Sarwan fall in quick succession

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT

Indian pacers Praveen Kumar and Ishant Sharma took wicket apiece to dent West Indies chase on the third day of the first Test at Sabina Park in Kingston.


Windies off to good chase against India

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Chasing 326, West Indies openers Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath started the innings aggressively on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Jamaica.


For Virat Kohli, it was baptism by fire

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:27 PM PDT

It was baptism by fire for Virat Kohli making his Test debut and he would've got an idea how batting in Test matches is going to be a very different cup of tea.

'Won't allow Lalit Modi to run our event'

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:56 PM PDT

"We will never allow Modi to run a league in Lanka when BCCI has problems with him. We share a good rapport with India board", said SL sports minister.


WI need 326 runs to win first Test match

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Rahul Dravid patient hundred steered India to post the target of 326 runs for West Indies to win the first Test match as India were all out for 252 in second innings.


Dravid patient ton leads Indian charge

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Rahul Dravid scored a hard fought hundred to take India to a comfortable position on Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston.


Skipper Sammy gives India double blow

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:14 AM PDT

West Indies' Darren Sammy dismissed Harbhajan Singh and Praveen Kumar after lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against India at Sabina Park in Kingston.


Safi Darashah tourney goes global

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:41 AM PDT

Right from November 21 last year when Team Kumble was voted in to manage the affairs of Karnataka State Cricket Association, it has mainly been about firefighting.


Jeshwanth excited about new job

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:36 AM PDT

Conceding the need to better the performances of the senior state cricket team, the newly-appointed Karnataka coach K Jeshwanth emphasized a "process-oriented approach" in his new role.


Pakistan board approves deficit budget

Posted: 22 Jun 2011 10:24 AM PDT

The Pakistan Cricket Board approved a deficit budget for 2011-2012 that envisages plans to revive international matches in the troubled country.


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