Archive for August 27th, 2008

MSD, Raina depart in quick succession

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

MS Dhoni followed Raina back to the pavilion in the space of two overs. However, India are still in a great position to call the shots tonight.

43rd Over: Thushara continues. WICKET! Dhoni hs been brilliantly held by Jayasuriya. Badrinath is the new man in and is off the mark. India are 233 for five. […]

Sri Lanka hit back after Kohli fifty

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

As they have right through the series, India’s batsmen struggled on a pitch where the ball stopped on them and rendered shot-making difficult. A disciplined performance from Sri Lanka’s medium-pacers ensured none of the batsmen were comfortable, though Virat Kohli battled to his maiden half-century.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni won his fourth straight toss and chose to […]

Pak eager to fill Trophy void

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The PCB is awaiting a response from the BCCI before finalising plans for a multi-nation ODI tournament in South Africa.

The International Cricket Council postponed the Champions Trophy due to security fears and Pakistan, who have not played a Test match at home this year, are desperately trying to fill the void. Read more
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Haddin raring to take back the gloves

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Brad Haddin is desperate to get back into Australian colours after breaking a finger on the recent Caribbean tour, just as he was settling into the role as the country’s No. 1 wicketkeeper. The three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, which starts in Darwin this Saturday, gives him the perfect chance to ensure the injury is […]

Legspinner Shah hands Pakistan comfortable win

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Zimbabwe Board XI delayed the inevitable for a while before the Pakistan Academy sealed a 202-run win with 30 minutes to go before tea on the final day.
Resuming on 34 for 2 in their second innings with a deficit of 362 runs, none of the Zimbabwe batsmen were able to mount meaningful resistance to a […]

Pietersen: It was spectacular

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Kevin Pietersen’s emphatic start as England captain continued with a 10-wicket thrashing of South Africa at Trent Bridge.

Only England’s third such victory margin put them 2-0 up in the NatWest Series and, to make matters worse for the tourists, captain Graeme Smith is an injury doubt for Friday’s third match of five. […]

Broad inspires crushing English win

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Stuart Broad produced the best bowling figures of his professional career, and Matt Prior followed up his haul of six catches with a rumbustious 45 not out from 36 balls, as South Africa were subjected to the heaviest and most humiliating defeat in their 406-match ODI history. From start to finish the contest lasted a […]