Apr 6, 2011

Sangakkara to lead Deccan Chargers


Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara will lead the Deccan Chargers in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, it was announced in Hyderabad on Monday.


Kirsten: It's my hardest goodbye ever


An emotional India coach Gary Kirsten said bidding adieu to the team he has nurtured is one of the hardest goodbyes he has ever had to say.


Porterfield furious at WC decision


Ireland captain William Porterfield has branded the decision to exclude associate nations from the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup as "an embarrassment".


Mahela: Our bowling lacked penetration


Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene says a dream century in a ICC Cricket World Cup final was no consolation to losing the coveted trophy.


ICC confirms 10-team World Cup format


The ICC have confirmed the next two World Cups will be contested by 10 teams, dealing a major blow to associate nations such as Ireland.


Top run-rate in World Cup history


The ICC 2011 Cricket World Cup topped the average run-rate of more than five runs per over for the first time in its 36-year-old history.


Redknapp rues mission impossible


Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp felt his side were left with an "impossible tasl" against Real Madrid after Peter Crouch was sent off.


Raul: Quarter-final tie not over yet


Schalke veteran striker Raul insists Schalke are not through to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals yet.


Dawson: Crouch loss made it difficult


Tottenham's Michael Dawson admitted Peter Crouch's red card made a tough task harder as his side were hammered 4-0 by Real Madrid.


Real Madrid vs Tottenham Player Ratings


Colin Chong witnessed the mighty Real Madrid thump Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at the Bernabeu.


Ancelotti decided on forward line


Carlo Ancelotti has decided who will start up front in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League showdown with Manchester United on Wednesday.


Real Madrid 4-0 Tottenham


Real Madrid have hammered 10-man Tottenham in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final to all but seal their place in the last four.


Chelsea vs Man United Preview


Frank Lampard insists revenge is the furthest thing from his mind ahead of Chelsea's UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United.


Inter Milan 2-5 Schalke


Inter Milan's UEFA Champions League hopes are all but dead after Schalke twice came from behind to claim a commanding first-leg advantage.


Inter Milan vs Schalke Player Ratings


Schalke caused one of the biggest UEFA Champions League upsets ever with a 5-2 away victory over reigning champions Inter Milan.