Archive for September 19th, 2007

India opt to bat against England

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir set India up for a big total by racking up 90 in 10 overs of their World Twenty20 game against England. Read more
Courtesy:news.bbc.co.uk

South Africa win ends England bid

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Justin Kemp blasted South Africa to a six-wicket World Twenty20 victory over New Zealand which knocked England out.

Impressive figures of 4-17 from Morne Morkel helped limit the Kiwis to 153-8 despite Craig McMillan’s unbeaten 48.
But the Proteas were reeling on 45-3 and Kemp could have been given out lbw for six, but he and Mark […]

Agarkar and Karthik out as India bat

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat as India attempted to keep their semi-final hopes alive against England at Kingsmead. South Africa’s victory against New Zealand in an earlier game eliminated England, but India certainly couldn’t afford to be complacent after having lost a limited-overs series to England earlier in the month. […]

Petersen hundred gives South Africa A early advantage

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

South Africa A rode on a century from Alviro Petersen to end the first day on a strong 264 for 4 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. India A’s poor fielding did not help their cause on a day when the bowlers looked out of sorts.
After they had capitulated to the Indian spinners in the […]

Kemp and Morne Morkel power SA win

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

A sensational four-wicket burst from Mornè Morkel and a devastating display of power-hitting from Justin Kemp took South Africa to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand, a result that saw England eliminated from the tournament. Both South Africa and New Zealand will take their places in the last four if India lose to England later […]

India bat in must-win game against England

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Indian skipper Mahendra Dhoni called correctly and elected to bat in their crucial Super Eights match against England at Kingsmead here on Wednesday.
India need to win this group E league game as well as against South Africa on Thursday to try and qualify for the semifinals. Earlier in the day, New Zealand lost to South […]

South Africa vs New Zealand

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Double strike by Morkel. He’s got new man Ross Taylor caught behind for one. New Zealand 70 for two after nine overs.
That’s out! Brendon McCullum is caught behind for 38. Morne Morkel strikes for the Proteas and the Kiwis are 68 for one in the ninth over.
Excellent batting by New Zealand at the top of […]

Surrey sign Usman Afzaal on three-year deal

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Surrey have signed Usman Afzaal on a three-year contract. Ufzaal, 30, left Northamptonshire by mutual consent last week.
Afzaal started his career at Nottinghamshire, making three England appearances during the 2001 Ashes. He moved to Northamptonshire in 2004 where he was consistent, and this season he scored 570 runs at 35.62 in eight Championship matches. […]

Strengths and Weaknesses: India vs England

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

INDIA
Strengths
Openers Sehwag and Gambhir put on a record-stand of 78 in the match against New Zealand – a positive for the batting. India will hope for the best from the bats of Uthappa, Karthik, Yuvraj and Dhoni as well. Read more
Courtesy:www.espnstar.com

Top Duel: India vs England

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Virender Sehwag versus James Anderson
The two teams have played a lot of cricket against each other in the recent past. When they arrive in Durban, both will be under enormous pressure – it is as clear as it gets: ‘do-or-die’.
A good start is the best possible way of releasing the preliminary stress. James Anderson has […]

Strengths and Weaknesses: South Africa vs New Zealand

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

SOUTH AFRICA

Strengths
The home advantage is always a big plus point to have. They are high on confidence – the only undefeated team in the tournament so far. The Morkel brothers have been performing well. Herschelle Gibbs is expected to return to the side. Read more
Courtesy:www.espnstar.com

Ponting to miss rest of Twenty20

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been ruled out of the rest of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in South Africa because of injury.
The 32-year-old Ponting pulled a hamstring muscle during Tuesday’s defeat by Pakistan.
Australia play Sri Lanka in their last group game on Thursday in a rematch of the World Cup final earlier this year. […]