May 9, 2010

S Africa beat New Zealand by 13 runs


Johan Botha, Morne Morkel and Charl Langeveldt took 2 wickets each as South Africa beat New Zealand by 13 runs in their Super Eights clash in Barbados.


Praveen Kumar out of Twenty20 WC


India will miss the service of Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup because of an abdominal muscle tear.


'I've been enemy No.1 for BCCI for long'


Suspended IPL chief Lalit Modi ridiculed BCCI's show-cause notice for allegedly planning a 'rebel' T20 league in England.


Wasim Akram approcahes Pak court


Wasim Akram approached a Pakistani court to obtain a "succession certificate" to gain control of his late wife Huma's moveable assets worth millions of rupees.


South Africa badly need a win against Pakistan


Pakistan will be out to salvage pride, while South Africa will hope to put their Twenty20 World Cup campaign back on track in the Super Eights match.


Brett Lee vows to come back against Pakistan


Australian Brett Lee is down but not out as he is determined to make a comeback in the one-day side for the July tour against Pakistan in England.


St George's Park, Port Elizabeth


St George's Park staged the first Test to be played outside England or Australia in 1888-89 and in 1969-70 hosted the final Test before South Africa's isolation.


Comprehensive book on Mumbai's Ranji domination released


A comprehensive book on Mumbai's domination of the Ranji Trophy since its inception was released here by former India and Mumbai captain Dilip Vengsarkar.


New Zealand storm into women's T20 WC semis


New Zealand scored a convincing 47-run victory over Sri Lanka in a Group B match to qualify for the semifinals of the Women's World Twenty20.


"India should not panic at this stage"


West Indies will surely test Indian batsmen with the short-pitched ball. Patience and skill will be key, says Wasim Akram.


Shahid Afridi blames selectors


With Pakistan's T20 WC title defence in complete disarray, captain Shahid Afridi has criticised the selectors for not consulting him before naming the squad.


India beat Pakistan in Women's T20 WC


Opener Poonam Raut cracked a half-century as India inflicted a crushing nine-wicket defeat over Pakistan in their Group B ICC Women's T20 cricket WC at Warner Park.


Official inquiry into Pak's poor show


Authorities in Pakistan will hold inquiries into the team's poor show in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.


"Indisciplined bowling hurt Proteas"


Former England international, Dermot Reeve says South Africa’s indiscipline bowling helped Collingwood's side take a firm grip on the match.


The Afghan honeymoon


All eight expected teams went through to the Super 8s. But the story of the first round is not that of one of the Super 8s but it is one of the teams who have already flown home.


Sri Lanka allowed Murali replacement


Sri Lanka have been permitted to replace the injured Muttiah Muralitharan in their squad for the ICC World Twenty20, the organisers have confirmed.


Team show 'perfect' for Pietersen


Kevin Pietersen is heading home for the birth of his first child on the back of a "perfect" England performance and full intends to return for a shot at the ICC World T20 final.


It's do or die situation for India


India will have to quickly sort out their batting woes as they take on the West Indies in a do-or-die contest in the ICC T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval today.


Aus take on Lanka in fight for semis


Australia and Sri Lanka face off today in a Super Eight game with the winner's prize being a semifinal berth in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup.


Comprehensive win for England


England put themselves on course for a place in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals with a 39-run victory over South Africa in their Super Eight match at Kensington Oval.


"Pak players have not responded well"


Not being able to respond to situations adequately is the reason behind Pakistan's below par show at the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup, former skipper Javed Miandad said today.


'Ian Botham to make Bollywood debut'


Legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham is all set to make his Bollywood debut in a movie named ‘Patiala House’, reports say.


Modi hands over IPL documents to BCCI


Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi today handed over to the BCCI all the relevant documents relating to the T20 League demamded by Cricket Board, sources close to him said.


'Counties didn't want a conflict'


The English counties were not happy with the way ECB was handling T20 cricket but they never tried to bypass the board, according to a media report.


Live - Sunday football


Leicester and Cardiff meet in their Championship play-off semi-final first leg ahead of the final day of the Premier League season, with Chelsea and Manchester United fighting it out for the title.


Premier League set for big finale


Chelsea and Manchester United battle for the Premier League title on Sunday, while Arsenal and Spurs fight for third and fourth.


Warner boosts Hammers 2012 plan


Athletics chief Ed Warner tells the BBC West Ham's controversial proposal to use the 2012 Olympic Stadium is 'very credible.'


Grant unsure of his Pompey future


Avram Grant says he is unsure of his future at relegated Portsmouth, after admitting the club's off-field dramas have taken a toll on him this season.


Wright-Phillips keen on City stay


Shaun Wright-Phillips insists he wants to end his career with Manchester City.


Leicester v Cardiff


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Leicester and Cardiff in the Championship play-offs.


Grayson hails 'fantastic' Leeds


Leeds boss Simon Grayson lavishes praise on his players after they come from behind to beat Bristol Rovers and clinch promotion to the Championship.


Arsenal v Fulham


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Arsenal and Fulham in the Premier League.


Burnley v Tottenham


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Burnley and Tottenham in the Premier League.


West Ham v Manchester City


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between West Ham and Manchester City in the Premier League.


Aston Villa v Blackburn


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Aston Villa and Blackburn in the Premier League.


Hull v Liverpool


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Hull and Liverpool in the Premier League.


Everton v Portsmouth


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Everton and Portsmouth in the Premier League.


Wolves v Sunderland


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Wolves and Sunderland in the Premier League.


Bolton v Birmingham


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Bolton and Birmingham in the Premier League.


Live - Spanish Grand Prix


Mark Webber starts on pole ahead of Sebastian Vettel as Red Bull look to translate their qualifying pace into a race win in Spain.


Live - Sunday football


Leicester and Cardiff meet in their Championship play-off semi-final first leg ahead of the final day of the Premier League season, with Chelsea and Manchester United fighting it out for the title.


Premier League set for big finale


Chelsea and Manchester United battle for the Premier League title on Sunday, while Arsenal and Spurs fight for third and fourth.


Rangers withdraw from Boston game


Rangers pull out of a proposed friendly with Celtic in Boston this summer - and may travel to Australia instead.


Father-to-be Pietersen flies home


England batsman Kevin Pietersen is to fly home from the ICC World Twenty20 to spend time with his pregnant wife Jessica.


Warner boosts Hammers 2012 plan


Athletics chief Ed Warner tells the BBC West Ham's controversial proposal to use the 2012 Olympic Stadium is 'very credible.'


Grant unsure of his Pompey future


Avram Grant says he is unsure of his future at relegated Portsmouth, after admitting the club's off-field dramas have taken a toll on him this season.


Leicester v Cardiff


Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Leicester and Cardiff in the Championship play-offs.