Archive for September, 2007

Rain saves India after Clarke ton

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Michael Clarke’s third century in one-day internationals helped Australia post 307-7 against India in Bangalodre.
But rain began in the third over of India’s reply, preventing the tourists from making a winning start to the seven-match series.
Sachin Tendulkar had already fallen lbw to Mitchell Johnson to leave India 9-1. Read more
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Flintoff’s absence will benefit us - Jayawardene

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jaywardene has said that his side will look to capitalise on Andrew Flintoff’s absence when they take on England in the five-match one-day series starting at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium on October 1.
Flintoff was forced to pull-out of the series due to a troublesome left ankle. He also missed the last […]

Clarke delivers a statement of intent

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Two familiar trends gained momentum at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday as Michael Clarke’s second hundred here bailed Australia out of danger and India failed to kill off a faltering opposition. In the absence of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey, and with the dangerous opening pair not quite coming off, Clarke played a classy innings […]

We lost the plot in ten middle overs - Dhoni

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

India’s bowling at the ICC World Twenty20 was remarkable for its accuracy and consistency. Sadly, India failed to replicate those attributes during the first game of the Future Cup against Australia in Bangalore, their first game since becoming world champions in international cricket’s shortest format.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in his first game as ODI captain, didn’t […]

Tendulkar out for a duck; rain halts play

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

An exceptional knock of 130 by Michael Clarke guided Australia to 307-7 against India here on Saturday.
Having decided to bat first on a hard pitch, Australia lost their top order early but a strong resistance by Clarke in the company of Brad Haddin boosted the total.
To start with, a fine spell from S Sreesanth on […]

Clarke ton puts Aussies in charge

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Michael Clarke’s third century in one-day internationals helped Australia post 307-7 in the opening game of the seven-match series against India.
The world champions were struggling on 90-4 after Sree Santh (3-55) ripped through their top order in Bangalore.
But Clarke, who was lucky to survive an lbw shout on 31, hit three sixes in his 132-ball […]

Assured Clarke spurs Australia to 307

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Michael Clarke returned to the scene of his triumphant debut and finessed another magnificent century as Australia recovered from a Sreesanth-induced wobbly spell to post a competitive total of 307 for 7 in the first match of the Future Cup. Brad Haddin played the support role perfectly, adding 144 with Clarke after Australia had slumped […]

Clarke century catapults Australia to 307

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Indian fast bowlers struck in quick succession to send back two Australian batsmen as the One-Day world champions were reduced to 18/2 in 3.1 overs.
First to go was stand-in skipper Adam Gilchrist who fell to Zaheer Khan with Yuvraj Singh taking a blinder at point and then S Sreesanth trapped Brad Hodge lbw for a […]

India v Australia and BPL action

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Back to the Rugby World Cup and New Zealand have romped past Romania 85-8.
50th Over - Australia’s last and they pass the 300 mark. WICKET! Hopes is out caught by Tendulkar at long off. The bowler was Khan. Hopes hit an important 37. WICKET! Clarke is yorked by Khan with the last ball of the […]

Australia fight back after Sreesanth triggers slide

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

An outstanding spell of fast bowling from Sreesanth gave India the edge in the opening match of the Future Cup against Australia. Having decided to bat on a hard pitch with just a smattering of grass, Australia lost wickets at crucial junctures as they reached 130 for 4 midway through the innings. Michael Clarke, who […]

Australia lose fourth wicket, Symonds out

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Indian fast bowlers struck in quick succession to send back two Australian batsmen as the One-Day world champions were reduced to 18/2 in 3.1 overs.
First to go was stand-in skipper Adam Gilchrist who fell to Zaheer Khan with Yuvraj Singh taking a blinder at point and then S Sreesanth trapped Brad Hodge lbw for a […]

Australia elect to bat in series opener

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the first One-Dayer against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday.
The Bangalore ODI is the first match between the two teams after India beat Australia in the Twenty20 World Championship semi-final in South Africa. Read more
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