Archive for August 3rd, 2008

Comeback doesn’t surprise Kumble

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Anil Kumble wore the look of a man who had just lost a match, not one who had captained India to a memorable away win at a Sri Lankan fortress and set up a mouth-watering series finale in less than a week’s time. But as he continued to address the media after India’s 170-run win […]

Kenya ease past low-scoring Canada and into semis

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

After a succession of low-scoring matches, there is some concern about the state of the pitch at the Civil Services Ground, and reports are that inconsistent bounce is the main problem. Associate members not used to this form of the game are finding it difficult to keep their wickets intact while trying to score more […]

Nel impresses in Bermuda rout

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Scotland kept their chances of reaching the World Twenty20 in England alive with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bermuda with 14 balls to spare. After some good bowling, in particular by Dewald Nel, some very capable batting by Navdeep Poonia and Colin Smith guided them home.
The weather was mainly overcast, but with light clouds, as […]

India skittle Sri Lanka to level series

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

India drew level against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Test series after crushing the hosts by 170-runs in the second Test in Galle.
Chasing a victory target of 306 to clinch the three-Test series the hosts were bundled out for just 136, losing their final five wickets for just six runs.
India spinner Harbhajan Singh was the […]

England’s Vaughan resigns as captain

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Michael Vaughan has resigned as England captain after a poor run of form and results during the series with South Africa.
Vaughan brought his own future into question after Saturday’s five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the third Test at Edgbaston gave the Proteas an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-Test series.
It meant the 33-year-old had […]