Archive for November, 2007

Tait impresses on return for Redbacks

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Shaun Tait made a welcome return for South Australia with three wickets against Queensland on an opening day where their bowling attack again bowled encouragingly. Chris Simpson and James Hopes held them up, though, with a 118-run fifth-wicket stand which eventually helped the home side push past which was more than the Redbacks would have […]

Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Zimbabwe will tour Pakistan after the host country’s general elections which are set for January 8. The Zimbabwe tour will comprise five ODIs and two first-class matches and was confirmed by a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official on Tuesday.
The tour request was made by Zimbabwe Cricket, according to the Reuters news agency. Read more
Courtesy:ind.cricinfo.com

Blow-by-blow: IND vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1

Friday, November 30th, 2007

India have themselves a handsome lead of 352 runs with seven wickets in hand to take to Day 2. Will injury-plagued Pakistan have a chance to reply?
82nd Over Jaffer is getting closer and closer to the magical 200! India 341-3

80th Over Wasim Jaffer has now recorded the highest-score by an opener at the Eden Gardens […]

Cricket: Bichel to miss rest of Aussie season after shoulder op

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Former Test fast bowler Andy Bichel will miss the remainder of the Australian cricket season after surgery on his right shoulder Friday, Queensland Cricket said.
The surgery will sideline the 37-year-old paceman until the start of next summer.
Bichel, who played for Essex this year and was considering eight offers to play again in England next year, […]

Aussie stars want tri-series axed

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Leading Australian players want the annual home triangular cricket one-day series dumped from their playing schedule, reports said Friday.
Senior stars Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist say their Australian teammates are tired of the 30-year-old format.
The three-way series each Australian summer, the brainchild of late media mogul Kerry Packer, includes at least four non-core contests between […]

Jaffer on song as Pakistan toil

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Wasim Jaffer’s unbeaten 192, the third best score in a Calcutta Test, put India in a dominant position on day one of the second Test against Pakistan.

Jaffer added 136 with Rahul Dravid (50) and 175 with Sachin Tendulkar (82) as India racked up 352-3 against a forlorn Pakistan side at a packed Eden Gardens.
Shoaib Akhtar […]

Lancs sign South African prospect

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Lancashire have signed South African batsman Francois du Plessis on a six-month contract starting next April.
The 23-year-old plays for Nashua Titans in South African domestic cricket and has a first-class average of 40.52. Read more
Courtesy:news.bbc.co.uk

Majestic Jaffer puts India in command

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Wasim Jaffer’s bat sparkled brightest on a day of total dominance for India’s batsmen, as they ground Pakistan into the Kolkata dust on the opening day of the second Test at Eden Gardens. Jaffer’s fifth hundred was his most joyous, and with support from Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, took India to 352 for 3.
For […]

Harmison & Anderson eye Test spot

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Pacemen Steve Harmison and James Anderson seem to be in a straight fight for a place in England’s side for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Harmison and Anderson were asked to bowl at the end of the net session on Thursday, under the watchful eye of England’s coaching team.
“They both ran in very hard, noticeably […]

Murali targets wickets milestone

Friday, November 30th, 2007

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Inzamam excited by rebel series

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The controversial Indian Cricket League gets under way on Friday with former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq saying it can only improve the whole sport.
The Chandigarh Lions, led by Kiwi Chris Cairns, face the Delhi Jets, captained by Marvan Atapattu and including England’s Paul Nixon, in the opener. Read more
Courtesy:news.bbc.co.uk

Oram boost for New Zealand in must-win game

Friday, November 30th, 2007

South Africa will look to continue their successful run against New Zealand with a win in the second ODI in Port Elizabeth. The hosts almost faltered during their run-chase in the first ODI in Durban but a win on Friday will give them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Going by current form, South […]