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Windies falter after Laxman, Dhoni run riot
Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni led India's run-spree with superb centuries to put their team in command on the second day of the second Test against a hapless West Indies on Tuesday.Middle-order batsman Laxman hit a stylish 176 not out and skipper Dhoni…
Bravo ton puts Windies in control against BD
Darren Bravo cracked his maiden Test century to put the West Indies in command on the third day of the series-deciding second and final Test against Bangladesh on Monday.The left-hander was unbeaten on 100 after Kirk Edwards hit a solid 86 as the West…
Amir warned but escapes further punishment for flouting ban
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir has escaped further punishment for flouting his five-year ban by playing for an English amateur side in a league match in June.Amir has been cautioned by the International Cricket Council and warned over his future conduct."Mohammad Amir has…
England complete 4-0 whitewash against India
LONDON: England sealed a 4-0 series rout of India with an innings and eight-run victory at The Oval here on Monday as Sachin Tendulkar fell just short of an unprecedented 100th international hundred.India, who needed 291 runs to make the hosts bat again, frustrated…
Injury scare for Ishant, Praveen ahead of third Test
India’s medium pacers Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar received injuries ahead of the third cricket Test against the West Indies starting here Wednesday.The two players injured themselves while playing football during a practice session at Windsor Park here Monday evening. During the game, Praveen…
Vettori takes indefinite break from limited-over cricket
Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori Saturday announced his decision to take an indefinite break from limited-overs cricket to prolong his Test career.The 32-year old, the world’s top ranked ODI bowler, is keen to add to his 105 Tests.“My reason for taking a…
Bravo, Sarwan help West Indies win fifth ODI, India lift series 3-2
Darren Bravo and Ramnaresh Sarwan struck half-centuries to enable the West Indies clinch a comfortable seven-wicket win against India in the fifth and final ODI of the series at the Sabina Park here Thursday.India, however, won the series 3-2, but the West Indies will…
Felt unwanted in team during Chappell’s tenure, says Zaheer
India’s fast bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan says the two years under Australian coach Greg Chappell were one of the worst in his career when he felt unwanted in the team.Zaheer said during the coaching tenure of the former Australian skipper, cricketers were scared of…
Chris Gayle not considered for 3rd ODI against India
Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle was not considered for selection for the third One-day International against India scheduled Saturday.Gayle was also left out of the first two ODIs that the West Indies lost. The left-hander’s comment that he was dropped from the earlier…
Sri Lanka recall veteran Jayasuriya for ODIs and Twenty20 in England
In a stunning decision, the Sri Lankan cricket selectors Thursday recalled 41-year-old former captain Sanath Jayasuriya for the ODIs and the Twenty20 internationals against England and Scotland.Middle-order batsman Thilina Kandamby and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal were also recalled while Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera and Rangana…