Oct 13, 2010

Kuyt and Agger pick up injuries


Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Daniel Agger sustain injuries on international duty, making both players doubtful for the Merseyside derby on Sunday.


Badale open to dialogue with BCCI


After recovering from the initial shock and disappointment of being thrown out of IPL, Rajasthan Royals are now adopting an aggressive stance.


2nd Test: Aus 202/7 at stumps on Day 4


Australian captain Ricky Ponting defied India's bowlers with a spirited half-century as his team fought a grim battle for survival in the second and final Test.


PCB sends show-cause notice to Afridi


The Pakistan Cricket Board sent a show-cause notice to Pakistan's one-day and T20 captain Shahid Afridi for allegedly violating the central contract.


Test on knife edge, says Tendulkar


India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar predicted a close finish in the second and final Test against Australia after scoring a brilliant double century.


'Expulsion will affect IPL brand value'


Former Australian player Adam Gilchrist said expulsion of the Rajasthan Royals and the Kings XI Punjab from IPL will affect the brand value of league.


Sachin Tendulkar hits sixth double ton


Batting genius Sachin Tendulkar completed his sixth Test double hundred, adding to the mountain of runs he has accumulated in his over two-decade career.


Younis Khan to meet PCB chairman


Out of favour senior Pakistan batsman Younis Khan is all set to hold talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman in a bid to resurrect his career.


Modi seeks clarification on ED's notice


Lalit Modi says he has not received any official communication from ED regarding a Blue Corner Notice issued against him by the agency.


Sachin reaches 14,000 runs in Tests


India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score 14,000 runs in Test cricket during the second Test against Australia at Bangalore.


Sachin Tendulkar hits 49th Test century


Sachin Tendulkar scaled another peak in his glittering career when he hit his 49th century in Test cricket on the third day of the second Test against Australia.


ICC launches its Global Cricket Academy


The International Cricket Council launched its Global Cricket Academy to reproduce a variety of pitch types, which will replicate the playing surface conditions.


ICC expands qualification process for T20 World Cup


ICC announced that a new qualification tournament featuring 16 teams would take place in 2012 to give more teams a chance to make it to T20 WC in Lanka.


Sachin is greatest; wait for more records from him: Richards


Terming Sachin Tendulkar "all time greatest cricketer", West Indies great Viv Richards said the Mumbai maestro would create many more records in future.


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.


We need collective approach to succeed: Raman


Bengal coach W V Raman said that he will to inculcate a sense of collectivity among team members rather than encouraging individualism in the side.


More exposure needed to nurture woman talents: Anjum Chopra


Indian women's team is struggling to find the talents and former captain Anjum Chopra feels the only way out is to give more exposure to the young lot through competitive matches.


'Wait for more records from Sachin'


Terming Tendulkar the "all time greatest cricketer", West Indies cricketing great Viv Richards said the Mumbai maestro would create many more records in the future.


ICC launches Global Cricket Academy


The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched its Global Cricket Academy at Dubai Sports City.


George: Australia will fight it out


Debutant Australia paceman Peter George is hopeful that his team would be successful in turning the table on the hosts and level the series.


PCB ask Afridi to explain comments


The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday shot a letter to one-day captain Shahid Afridi for questioning the selection process on a TV channel show.


"The match is at a critical stage"


Indian batting ace Sachin Tendulkar reckoned that the second Test against Australia is headed for a nerve-wrecking finale.


Sachin, Bhajji rested ahead of ODI's


Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan have been rested for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.


'Expulsion will affect brand value'


Adam Gilchrist said expulsion of the Rajasthan Royals and the Kings XI Punjab from the IPL will affect the brand value of the T20 league.


Misbah out to prove his worth


Pakistan's new Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes a good individual performance in the two-match series against SA will help silence his critics.


Aussie media hails Tendulkar


Australian media paid rich tributes to Sachin Tendulkar, calling him the "man of the century" for the double hundred.


Sachin Tendulkar emulates Sehwag


Sachin Tendulkar, with his splendid double hundred against Australia, has emulated Virender Sehwag's record of six Test double centuries.


India sniff victory on last day


India removed seven Australian wickets to give themselves a great chance of a sensational win against Australia when play resumes on day five.


India Blues win Challenger Series


Tanmay Srivastava scored a run-a-ball 103 while Manoj Tiwary smashed a quick-fire 84 to help India Blue win the NKP Salve Challenger Series.


'Sachin's feats are time immemorable'


Former India captain Kapil Dev said cricket fans will talk about Sachin Tendulkar's amazing feats for at least next fifty years.


Scindia bats for BCCI


BCCI's finance committee chairman Jyotiraditya Scindia said that everyone will have to "accept" the board's decision.


Modi seeks clarification on notice


Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has requested the Enforcement Directorate to clarify whether a Blue Corner Notice has been issued against him by the agency.