Wednesday, December 28, 2011

'Critics no motivation for consistency'

'Critics no motivation for consistency'

'Critics no motivation for consistency'

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 01:22 AM PST

According to Ricky Ponting, the persistent scrutiny of his form and calls for the 37-year-old's retirement have never been a factor in his motivation to perform.

Anything less than 300 is gettable: Viru

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 01:06 AM PST

With the match evenly poised, Indian opener Virender Sehwag said any target less than 300 would be gettable for his team in the first Test against Australia.

Aus 179/8 at stumps, lead by 230 runs

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST

India suffered a stunning batting collapse but their bowlers fought back brilliantly to leave the first Test against Australia tantalisingly poised at the MCG.

Ashwin removes Lyon, Australia 8 down

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 10:42 PM PST

Australia struggled in their second innings as they lost wickets at regular intervals on Day 3 of the first Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Zaheer Khan gives Australia double jolt

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 10:16 PM PST

A bowling change got the reward for India as Zaheer Khan dismissed Ponting and Haddin in his successive overs on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at MCG.

Interesting to see where I fit in: Watson

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 10:15 PM PST

Injured Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is not sure where he would fit in the team after coming back considering the impressive debut by Ed Cowan.

Zaheer gives India crucial breakthrough

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 09:48 PM PST

A bowling change got the reward for India as Zaheer Khan dismissed Ricky Ponting to give India vital wicket on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at MCG.

1st Test: Ponting, Hussey frustrate India

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 09:26 PM PST

Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey slammed fifty apiece to lead Australian recovery in their second innings on Day 3 of the first Test against India at the MCG.

Aus resume batting after tea on Day 3

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 08:47 PM PST

Ponting and Hussey shared unbeaten fifth wicket 50 runs stand to steady Australia's second innings after losing four wickets early on Day 3 of the first Test against India.

1st Test: Australia 81/4 at tea on Day 3

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 08:28 PM PST

Ponting and Hussey shared unbeaten fifth wicket 50 runs stand to steady Australia's second innings after losing four wickets early on Day 3 of the first Test against India.

Ponting, Hussey lead Aussie fightback

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 08:19 PM PST

Ponting and Hussey shared unbeaten fifth wicket 50 runs stand to steady Australia's second innings after losing four wickets early on Day 3 of the first Test against India.

Indian pacers rattle Aussie top order

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 07:26 PM PST

Umesh Yadav dismissed Australia's top three batsmen to lead Indian fight back after conceding first innings lead on Day 3 of the first Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yadav removes Australian openers early

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 07:18 PM PST

Rookie Indian pacer Umesh Yadav struck twice in one over to scalp David Warner and Ed Cowan on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at the MCG.

Yadav removes Australian openers early

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 06:56 PM PST

Rookie Indian pacer Umesh Yadav struck twice in one over to scalp David Warner and Ed Cowan on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at the MCG.

1st Test: Australia commence 2nd innings

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 06:22 PM PST

After restricting India for 282, Australia started their second innings with a vital 51-run first innings lead after lunch on Day 3 of the first Test match at MCG.

Australia bowl out India for 282 on Day 3

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 05:42 PM PST

Ben Hilfenhaus registered his maiden five-wicket haul and Peter Siddle took 3 wickets as Australia bowled out India for 282 runs on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.

Pacers put Australia on top on Day 3

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 05:12 PM PST

Ben Hilfenhaus registered his maiden five-wicket haul as Indian batting collapsed on the third day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

2011: Emotional rollercoaster for cricket

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 04:21 PM PST

Cricket took the good with the bad on the chin in 2011. India won a World Cup but surrendered their Test crown to a powerhouse of an England side.

Siddle scalps VVS to put Australia on top

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 04:02 PM PST

Peter Siddle had VVS Laxman caught behind by Brad Haddin as India lost their second wicket of the morning on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

India lose Dravid early on Day 3 at MCG

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 03:32 PM PST

Ben Hilfenhaus clean bowled Rahul Dravid with an absolute ripper that was the second ball of the third day's play in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

India resume first innings on Day 3

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 03:21 PM PST

Rahul Dravid and Ishant Sharma resumed the Indian first innings on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Brad Haddin banking on second new ball

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 11:28 AM PST

Brad Haddin didn't have a good day in office. He fell to Zaheer Khan in the second over of the day and later dropped Virender Sehwag off James Pattinson.

Second innings will test mettle: Ashwin

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 11:20 AM PST

Ravichandran Ashwin, who polished off the last two Australian wickets shortly before lunch on Day 2, is looking forward to bowling in the second innings.

Sachin, Dravid sparkle for India at MCG

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 11:05 AM PST

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid not only kept the Australian pace attack at bay, but also laid the foundation for a strong reply in the Boxing Day Test.

Welegedera sends South Africa crashing

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 07:41 AM PST

Chanaka Welegedera took five for 52 as South Africa were bowled out for 168 on a good batting pitch, giving Sri Lanka a first innings lead of 170 runs.
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