Nov 25, 2010

Misbah helps Pakistan draw SA series


Misbah-ul-Haq played a captain's knock of 58 not out to salvage Pakistan a draw in the second Test against South Africa and finish the series without a result.


IPL: Sachin, Dhoni, Sehwag to stay on


Even as IPL teams gear up for the upcoming players auction, three top cricketers - Sachin, Dhoni and Sehwag - are set to be retained by respective clubs.


Sangakkara boosts SL with unbeaten 135


Kumar Sangakkara hit an impressive 135 not out under pressure to boost Sri Lanka in the second Test against the West Indies on Wednesday.


Australia seek revenge in Ashes opener


The bitter taste of Ashes defeat still lingers with Australia captain Ricky Ponting and he expects it to inspire his team in the first Test of the 2010-11 series.


India continue to lead ICC Test rankings


India maintained their supremacy at the top of ICC rankings for Test teams after winning the three-match Test series against New Zealand 1-0.


ICC reinstates Kotla to host matches


The Ferozeshah Kotla ground in the Indian capital of New Delhi was re-instated as an international cricket venue on Tuesday after a pitch fiasco last year.


Rehman helps Pak thwart South Africa


Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman took three wickets and scored his maiden half-century to foil South Africa's attempts to win the second Test.


Clarke attempts to prove Ashes fitness


Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke trained for the first time this week, and feels his back injury was improving ahead of the Ashes opener in Brisbane.


2nd Test: Sri Lanka 81/3 at tea on Day 1


Windies seamer Kemar Roach dismissed Lankan openers Dilshan and Paranavitana before the hosts reached 81/3 at tea on Day 1 of the second Test.


Sri Lanka elect to bat against Windies


Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against the West Indies at R Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.


ICC asks Pak trios' to return documents


The ICC has asked the lawyers of the three suspended Pak players to return the evidence and other documentation provided to them.


2nd Test: Misbah, Ali lead Pakistan fight


Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali led Pakistan's fightback with fifties apiece to keep South African hopes of enforcing follow-on at bay in the 2nd Test.


Disappointed Kallis praises fighting Pakistan


Stand-in South African captain Jacques Kallis said Pakistan deserved the credit for drawing the two-Test series on Wednesday.


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.


Immense talent in all levels of crickets, says Sandip Patil


Director of National Cricket Academy, Sandip Patil, who has played 29 Tests for India, said there is immense talent in all levels of cricket in our country.


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.


Goa Ranji cricketers booked for abusing journalist


City police on Wednesday booked two Goa Ranji cricketers for allegedly abusing and threatening a journalist.


Bengal defeat Orissa in women's cricket championship


Defending champions Bengal defeated Orissa by seven wickets in the East Zone senior inter-state women's cricket championship in Dhanbad.


Reports: Kochi team pull out of IPL


Reports say the Kochi team has pulled out of the IPL after its investors decided to pull out of the venture.


ICC team inspects PCA stadium for WC


A 23-member inspection team from the ICC visited the Punjab Cricket Association stadium on Wednesday.


Misbah: Consistency key for Pakistan


Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed the consistency shown by his side in the two-match series against South Africa.


Ashes: 1st Test - Day 1: LIVE


Australia and England clash in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. Track the LIVE scores and updates right here on ESPNSTAR.com.


Harbhajan aims at South Africa


Harbhajan Singh has evolved as a batsman and says he wants to contribute to the team's success which is more important.


Ponting: Oval agony will inspire hosts


Australia still remember their misery at the Brit Oval last year - and are out to erase it forever this winter.


Dravid: We are ready for South Africa


India Test batsman Rahul Dravid gets candid with Sports Center on various issues.


Misbah sees Pakistan to draw


Misbah-ul-Haq ensured there were no jitters for Pakistan in the second Test with his unbeaten half-century taking them to a draw.


Franklin steps in for injured Ryder


New Zealand have called up all-rounder James Franklin to replace the injured Jesse Ryder for the upcoming one-day series against India.


Nagpur victory spins memories


There was a sense of nostalgia in India’s emphatic routing of New Zealand in Nagpur.


Sri Lanka ride Sangakkara ton


Kumar Sangakkara led Sri Lanka from the front as rain played spoil sport again on the second day of the Test against the West Indies.


Clarke passed fit for Ashes opener


Michael Clarke will play for Australia in Thursday's Ashes opener at the Gabba after recovering from his back injury.


Sandeep Patil: Immense talent in India


Director of National Cricket Academy, Sandip Patil on Tuesday said there is immense talent in all levels of cricket in India.


Kamran, Malik may return


Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal are expected to return to the Pakistan squad for the forthcoming New Zealand tour.


India continue to lead Test rankings


India maintained their supremacy at the top of ICC rankings for Test teams after winning the three-Test series against New Zealand.


Vijender in boxing title round


Star pugilist Vijender Singh punched his way into the final after a thrilling win to join four more Indians in the title round.


Mourinho heaps praise on Guardiola


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has given glowing praise to his Barcelona counterpart Pep Guardiola ahead of Monday's El Classico.


Hammers confident over Olympic Stadium


West Ham are convinced they can afford to move to the Olympic Stadium even if they get relegated, vice chairman Karren Brady said.


Reports: Kochi team pull out of IPL


Reports say the Kochi team has pulled out of the IPL after its investors decided to pull out of the venture.


Rooney: No penalty nerves for me


Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney insisted he felt no nerves as he took the penalty he hopes will kick-start his season.


ICC team inspects PCA stadium for WC


A 23-member inspection team from the ICC visited the Punjab Cricket Association stadium on Wednesday.


S.American Copa Sudamericana Review


Brazilian side Goias claimed a surprise place in the Copa Sudamericana final by winning 2-1 at Palmeiras in the semi-final second leg.


Rugby: Heaslip not interested in defeats


Ireland's Jamie Heaslip insists results dictate the mood of the team and values a win over Samoa more than the defeat by New Zealand.


Misbah: Consistency key for Pakistan


Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed the consistency shown by his side in the two-match series against South Africa.


One-eyed Djokovic curses bad luck


Novak Djokovic was cursing the bad luck that left him playing Rafael Nadal "with one eye" at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.