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India will heavily rely on their batsmen against Lanka Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 7:06AMKarachi, Jul 5 With their bowlers looking quite ordinary, India will heavily rely on their in-form batsmen to to do the job when they take on a confident Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup cricket tournament here tomorrow.
India will heavily rely on their batsmen against Lanka Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 6:37AMWhile the Indian bowlers have not made much of an impression on the batting-friendly track at the National stadium, the batsmen have made amends by chasing down big totals in the tournament so far. The script could unfold in a similar fashion in the summit showdown tomorrow...
BCCI backs Pakistan to host Champions Trophy Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 6:30AMKarachi, Jul 5 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asserted its support to Pakistan for hosting the Champions Trophy.
Holding quits from ICC over change in status of Oval Test 2006 result Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 6:29AMLondon, July 5 : West Indian great Michael Holding has resigned from the ICC Cricket Committee after they changed the result of the 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan to a draw.
Ranatunga urges big Asian countries to help Bangladesh Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 5:59AMKarachi, Jul 5 : Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Arjuna Ranatunga has appealed to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to help minnows Bangladesh lift the standard of their game.
PCB wants Asia cup final to be a sucess Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 5:59AMLahore, Jul 5 : Disappointed after the poor show by Pakistan in the Asia cup, PCB chief Naseem Ashraf wants the final to be a resounding success.
Australia take 4-0 lead with narrow cricket victory Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 7:55PMShane Watson kept his nerve, and the seventh-wicket pair of Denesh Ramdin and Darren Sammy failed to carry West Indies over the threshold, as Australia completed a thrilling one-run victory in the fourth One-day International on Friday.
India to face Sri Lanka again in Asia Cup final Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 7:53PMKARACHI: India qualified for the Asia Cup final after overhauling a victory target of 309 with six wickets to spare against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
League opener set to step into Simon Jones firing line Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 6:46PMIT’S fair to say Simon Jones’ mobile phone has been busier than usual this week. Well-wishers and media outlets alike were all in touch to canvas the former Glamorgan paceman’s thoughts on his England recall for the end-of-season Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Cricket: Malik rues missing out on final Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 6:45PMPAKISTAN skipper Shoaib Malik admitted the 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup was a bittersweet experience for his team.
Viru finds sweet spot again Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:19PMA day before the Ranji Trophy final was to begin in Mumbai early this year, a couple of journalists walked up to Virender Sehwag...
Mentor Viv impressed with Symonds Melbourne: Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:13PMWest Indies great Sir Vivian Richards feels flattered that new generation players such as Andrew Symonds look at him as a source of inspiration. The former West Indies captain believes he could still be a mentor to them. “He’s (Symonds) definitely one of the players I enjoy watching.
Court suspends Shoaib ban Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:13PMKarachi: Temperamental Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar got some respite as the Lahore high court on Friday suspended the 18-month ban on the controversial bowler, allowing him to play until a final decision is taken on the issue.
This Indian team is young, ambitious and hungry: Asif Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:10PMKarachi: Former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal, one of the select few to have attended the meeting in New Delhi where the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) came into being 25 years ago, spoke to The Telegraph on Friday afternoon.
Football tournaments to begin from July 10 Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 2:32PMLahore, July 4: The Lahore High Court today suspended an 18-month ban on Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar by the PCB-appointed appellate tribunal for indiscipline and the maverick fast bowler is eyeing this year’s Champions Trophy to make a return to the international cricket.
Pakistan cricket board backs coach, captain despite Asia Cup exit Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 1:40PMKarachi, July 4: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday made it clear that it has no plans to sack captain Shoaib Malik and coach Geoff Lawson a day after the home team crashed out of the six-nation Asia Cup here.
ICC receives support to hold Test championship Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 1:20PMBy Aroonim Bhuyan, Dubai, July 4 : The International Cricket Council Friday said it was overwhelmed by the response of the member countries to preserve the sanctity of the Test cricket and holding a Test Championship could be a way to that.
Court suspends ban on Shoaib Akhtar Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 12:32PMLahore, July 4: Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar got a respite as the Lahore High Court on Friday suspended the 18-month ban on the controversial bowler, allowing him to play until a final decision is taken on the issue.
Pakistan score consolation win, beat Bangladesh by 10 wkts Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 12:30PMTwin unbeaten half centuries by openers Salman Butt and Nasir Jamshed today ensured a consolation win for Pakistan as they guided the hosts to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their inconsequential last Super Four match of the Asia Cup here.
Pakistani paceman Shoaib has ban for disciplinary violations suspended Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 10:00AMThe Lahore High Court has suspended a ban imposed by an appellate tribunal on Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar pending a final decision in September.
Pakistani paceman Shoaib has ban for disciplinary violations suspended Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 9:58AMThe Lahore High Court has suspended a ban originally imposed on Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for several instances of indiscipline until September.
Zimbabwe out of World T20, retains ICC membership Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 9:14AMStrife-torn Zimbabwe will remain a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), officials said on Friday, after the deeply-divided world body worked out a last-minute compromise.
UK-SPORT Summary Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 9:14AMDonington to host British GP from 2010
Cricket: Zimbabwe out of World T20, retains ICC membership Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:48AMDUBAI : Strife-torn Zimbabwe will remain a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), officials said on Friday, after the deeply-divided world body worked out a last-minute compromise.
Zimbabwe cricket chiefs finally agree to withdraw from Twenty20 World Cup Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:10AMZimbabwe have been persuaded to pull out of the World Twenty20 in England next summer, according to reports. The International Cricket Council have been discussing the future of the country at a board meeting in Dubai after England and South Africa broke off cricketing relations last week.
ICC to tighten rules Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 4:24AMRicky Ponting is among those likely to welcome tighter rules from the ICC.
Lloyd replaces Gavaskar Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 4:24AMClive Lloyd has succeeded Sunil Gavaskar as chairman of the cricket committee of the ICC.
Pakistan score eight-wicket win over India Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 7:52PMKARACHI: Younis Khan struck his first one-day international century on home soil on Wednesday to take Pakistan to an eight-wicket win over India in a high-scoring Asia Cup super league match at the National Stadium.
Fab Four back and knocking at the door Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 6:53PMGeoff Miller will send the same England team out next week for the sixth successive Test but made it clear yesterday that their chances of making it seven in a row will come under threat from the return to form and fitness of the famous four fast bowlers who won the Ashes.
Outgoing umpires boss happy to retire Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 6:17PMBrian Aldridge is off to build a house. The former test umpire, turned New Zealand Cricket umpires boss, retires today after 11 years at national headquarters.
Jones Back In England Set-Up Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:09PMSimon Jones has described being back in international contention as "a great feeling".
Jones Back In England Set-Up Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:09PMSimon Jones has described being back in international contention as "a great feeling".
ICC change forfeited Oval test result to draw Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:06PMNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the result of the controversial 2006 Oval test between England and Pakistan to a draw, the governing body confirmed on Thursday.
ICC change forfeited Oval test result to draw Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:06PMNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the result of the controversial 2006 Oval test between England and Pakistan to a draw, the governing body confirmed on Thursday.
ICC confirm 2006 England versus Pakistan Oval Test match as a draw Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:51PMThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan to a draw, the governing body have confirmed.
ICC confirm 2006 England versus Pakistan Oval Test match as a draw Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:51PMThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan to a draw, the governing body have confirmed.
Llyod named ICC Cricket Committee chairman Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:30PMDubai, July 3 : International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday named former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd as the new chairman of the high-profile ICC Cricket Committee.
Llyod named ICC Cricket Committee chairman Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:30PMDubai, July 3 : International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday named former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd as the new chairman of the high-profile ICC Cricket Committee.
Building for Aldridge Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:18PMBrian Aldridge is off to build a house. The former test umpire, turned New Zealand Cricket umpires boss, retires today after 11 years at national headquarters.
Building for Aldridge Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:18PMBrian Aldridge is off to build a house. The former test umpire, turned New Zealand Cricket umpires boss, retires today after 11 years at national headquarters.
Zimbabwe facing suspension vote Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 10:04AMA vote to decide whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the International Cricket Council will take place at a meeting on Thursday.
ICC Further Delay Zim Decision Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 10:02AMMali - No Decision Yet. The International Cricket Council have delayed a decision on whether to ban Zimbabwe from international cricket until Friday, according to BBC Sport.
Cricket: Jones takes step towards full England return Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 9:48AMAshes hero Simon Jones today took a step towards an
Cricket: ICC to delay vote on Zimbabwe future Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 9:31AMThe ICC will now vote tomorrow on whether Zimbabwe should retain their international status
ICC Delay Decision On Zimbabwe Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 9:09AMThe ICC have delayed a decision on whether to ban Zimbabwe until Friday.
ICC agrees to change Oval Test result to a draw: source Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:33AMThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to change the result of the controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan in 2006 to a draw, sources at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.
ICC agrees to change Oval Test result to a draw Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:39AMKARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to change the result of the controversial Oval test between England and Pakistan in 2006 to a draw, sources at the Pakistan Cricket Board said yesterday.
England take it steady with Freddie for South Africa Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:38AMLONDON: Andrew Flintoff is set to be left out of England’s squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa at Lord’s, with the selectors wary of rushing the all-rounder’s return from a side injury.
Cricket: Scotland coach praises side Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:35AMSCOTLAND coach Pete Steindl heaped praise on his side after their five-wicket Tri-Series win against Ireland at Aberdeen.
Cricket: Zimbabwe wait on decision over future Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:35AMZIMBABWE’S future as a cricketing nation will not be known until later today after the International Cricket Council’s executive board appeared to delay talks on the issue.