Feb 19, 2010

Dutch Eredivisie Weekend Preview


Heracles Almelo boss Gertjan Verbeek has warned his side not to underestimate Roda JC as they look to close the gap on the top four.


Portsmouth ask to sell stars now


Crisis club Portsmouth have confirmed they have asked the Premier League if they can sell players outside the transfer window.


It was my series, says Hashim Amla


South African Hashim Amla said every batsman hits a purple patch at some point in his career and series against India was his opportunity to make a mark.


Zaheer Khan ruled out of ODI series


India's bowling attack will miss Zaheer Khan's firepower after the pace spearhead was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against South Africa.


'Warne misquoted by media on security'


IPL commissioner Lalit Modi stated that Shane Warne has been misquoted by media on security issue after Warne voiced concern about the safety of the players.


B'desh frustrate NZ in Hamilton Test


Replying to New Zealand's 553/7, Bangladesh replied in strong fashion, scoring 408 and also claimed the wicket of NZ opener BJ Watling in 1st Test.


Play could have started early: Kirsten


Indian coach Gary Kirsten indirectly took a dig at the CAB for a delayed start on day four of the second and final Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens.


Javed Miandad ready for short-term role


Javed Miandad is ready for short-term coaching role but he made it clear that it would not be at the cost of the Director-General's post that he holds in PCB.


Sena allows Australians to play in IPL


Shiv Sena has called off its proposed agitation against Australian cricketers playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League matches.


News channels decide to boycott IPL


The confrontation between broadcasters and IPL reached a flashpoint with the NBA announcing that all its members would boycott the IPL.


Pathan, Nayar recalled to ODI squad


All-rounders Yusuf Pathan and Abhishek Nayar were recalled to India's 15-member squad for the first two One Day Internationals against South Africa.


Two Deccan matches shifted to Cuttack


IPL allotted two of Deccan Chargers' home matches to their catchment area Cuttack to placate the franchise which had threatened to boycott the event.


New Zealand five wickets away from win against Bangladesh


New Zealand bowled themselves into a winning position after reducing Bangladesh to 88 for five at stumps on day four of the Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton.


Australia beat Pakistan to win Under-19 World Cup


Australia's next generation of cricketers proved they are primed to make it to the top when they won the Under-19 World Cup, beating Pakistan by 25 runs.


Twenty20 'ripe for corruption' says players' union head


FICA chief executive Tim May has warned that Twenty20 cricket is "ripe for corruption" and urged the sport's administrators to exercise extreme care.


India safe for Australians and vice versa: Brett Lee


Doing his bit to bring together two bitter nations, speedster Brett Lee said India is safe for the Australians and it was the same other way round.


Pinal Shah named Baroda skipper for two Ranji ODIs


Wicket-keeper batsman Pinal Shah has been named captain of the Baroda team for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy One-day (West Zone) tournament


India eves take on formidable England in 1st ODI


Indian women's cricket team will have to play out of their skin if they desire to beat England in the first ODI at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Thursday.


ECB hopes to decide CL participation


ECB is set to ignore Friday's deadline to decide their county team's participation in the Champions League.


"Kumble's encouraging words helped me"


Encouraging words from his former captain Anil Kumble helped Harbhajan Singh.


"Happy to have troubled India"


Graeme Smith on Thursday said they were proud to have troubled the home side in their own backyard in the drawn series.


"Sehwag is the best batsman"


Former England captain Michael Vaughan tells SportsCenter’s Swaroop Kar that Virender Sehwag is the best batsman in the world.


Shoaib keen for Afridi to return


Shoaib Malik is happy to pass Pakistan's T20 captaincy back to Shahid Afridi after his two-match stint at the helm is over.


Hashim Amla: It was my series


South African run-machine Hashim Amla said that the just-concluded series against India was his opportunity to make a mark.


Govt assures security for Ind-SA ODIs


The Centre assured that adequate security would be provided to the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa.


"Captaining Pakistan is my dream"


Shoaib Akhtar still dreams of captaining Pakistan before retiring from international cricket.


Collingwood rules out Kieswetter


Paul Collingwood has no intention of parachuting Craig Kieswetter in to the Twenty20 side to face Pakistan on Friday.


Player Ratings: India vs South Africa


Here's a look at how the players from both the sides performed in the second Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.


Shukla assures of incident-free IPL


BCCI finance committee chairman Rajiv Shukla has allayed the security fears of foreign cricketers participating in the IPL.


CIA behind too many cricket matches!


US spy agency CIA has been blamed for too much cricket being played by India leading to humiliation in international matches.


India retain number one ranking


India today retained their number one status in Test cricket after the thrilling victory over SA in Kolkata.


Dhoni salutes bowlers for victory


M S Dhoni today doffed his hat to his lion-hearted bowlers for scripting India’s dramatic series-levelling win over SA.


Court panel to review Mullaperiyar dam





Tatas' domination in Munnar should end, says LDF





Achuthanandan hails apex court ruling on Mullaperiyar dam





Chirag United in semi-finals E K Nayanar Memorial Gold Cup





'Mazhavil mela' Festival of documentaries opens





HC stays demolition of Tatas check dams in Munnar





Cricketer's wife appears before Customs officials





Tourist bus plunges into gorge





Kerala govt appoints commission for pay revision





Rupees 40 million spa academy comes up in Kerala





Pravasi Keralites to get Rs 1,000 as min pension





Kerala Govt should adhere to HC observations on encroachment: UDF