Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Former players divided over IPL theory

Former players divided over IPL theory

Former players divided over IPL theory

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 02:35 AM PST

India's dismal show in the Test tours abroad has triggered a heated debate as to whether the IPL is affecting players' technique and temperament.

Under-pressure Viru nonchalant at nets

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 01:04 AM PST

If Virender Sehwag was anxious about his role as India skipper for the fourth Test against Australia, he didn't show it during the nets at the WACA.

VVS has no plans to retire: Teammates

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 12:47 AM PST

He might be drawing flak for his poor performance against Australia but India's VVS Laxman has no plans of hanging up his boots just yet.

1st Test: Ajmal spins out Eng top order

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 12:14 AM PST

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took three wickets in five balls to leave England struggling at 52-5 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test in Dubai.

1st Test: Ajmal spins out Eng top order

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 12:14 AM PST

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took three wickets in five balls to leave England struggling at 52-5 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test in Dubai.

We let the entire nation down: Gambhir

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 10:28 PM PST

Gambhir lashed back at critics for blaming Laxman for India's debacle, saying the batting line-up must take the responsibility for letting the entire nation down.

England elect to bat against Pakistan

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 09:50 PM PST

England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and decided to bat against Pakistan on Tuesday in the first of three Tests to be played in Dubai.

India's selection policy needs a revamp?

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:16 PM PST

India's 0-4 drubbing in England should have sent alarm bells ringing in the selection committee. Yet nothing was done to prevent impending disaster in Australia.

Shukla plans to make IPL more exciting

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 12:17 PM PST

As the next edition of the Indian Premier League draws closer, innovative plans are afoot to make the Twenty20 extravaganza bigger and better than before.

Give Fletcher time to show results: BCCI

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 11:56 AM PST

The good news for coach Duncan Fletcher, despite the drubbings in England and now Australia, is that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) still stands by him.

David Warner a future captain: Arthur

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 11:45 AM PST

Mickey Arthur, who took over as Australian coach in December last year, pencilled out swashbuckling opener David Warner as a future captain.

Juniors dazed, seniors' eyes home flak

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 11:28 AM PST

Low-key activity was reported at the Indian team hotel in Perth on Monday, the day after they lost the third Test and the series to Australia at the WACA.

Did MS Dhoni seal his own fate in Perth?

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 11:12 AM PST

MS Dhoni refused to pay heed to verbal cautions on his side's slow over-rate and ignored summary sheets provided to him during the Australian innings in Perth.

CA refuses to release Warner for BBL

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 07:28 AM PST

Cricket Australia apparently wants to protect in-form David Warner ahead of the final Test against India in Adelaide, starting from January 24.

'IPL can't be blamed for poor technique'

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:41 AM PST

Sunil Gavaskar, who was once the part of IPL's governing council, said India's senior batsmen have performed well at big stage despite playing IPL.

Batting the key for Misbah and Strauss

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:13 AM PST

Rival captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Andrew Strauss both believe batsmen will be under pressure to perform as Pakistan face England in the first Test on Tuesday.

Dhoni's men close to being worst ever

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 03:45 AM PST

Twice in their history of 79 years and 461 Tests, India have lost seven Tests in succession in two series abroad. First in 1958-59 and then in 1967.
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