Cricket Talk

Choosing bowlers for qualifier was difficult - Sehwag

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:03 -0400

Virender Sehwag the Delhi Daredevils captain defended the decision to play three fast bowlers and just one spinner during their qualifier against Kolkata Knight Riders
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Compton needs 67 in two knocks to emulate Hick

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:03 -0400

Nick Compton needs another 67 runs in what seems likely to be a maximum of two innings to become the first batsman since Graeme Hick 24 years ago to reach 1 000 first-class runs in English cricket before the end of May.
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Dhoni assault knocks out Mumbai

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:03 -0400

Chennai Super Kings seem to thrive in times of difficulty. At one point this season they were hanging by a thread to stay alive and now just two wins away from a third straight title
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Coles profits from Leicestershire profligacy

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:02 -0400

Kent took control against Division Two strugglers Leicestershire and trail by only 37 runs after an action-packed opening day that saw 12 wickets fall
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Ervine still invaluable for Hampshire

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:02 -0400

Sean Ervine played argubly his most valuable innings for Hampshire when the support of last man David Balcombe enabled him to reach an unbeaten century on a green pitch against Glamorgan at West End.
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Prince stars for improving Lancashire

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:02 -0400

It may not have been regarded as the most significant result of the summer but Lancashire have gained important momentum from last draw at Edgbaston to deliver their best batting performance at Aigburth this season.
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Windies fast bowler Gabriel out of England tour

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:05 -0400

London West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel who took four wickets on his debut in the first test against England will miss the remainder of the series after suffering a back injury the West
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BCCI stops payment to Kirti Azad who remains defiant

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:04 -0400

New Delhi The BCCI may have dropped his name from the list of former cricketers who will get one-time benefit payment but a defiant Kirti Azad on Wednesday said that he will not stop from raising his
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Chanderpaul digs in at top; Samuels, Roach also move up

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:04 -0400

Dubai World No. One batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has stretched his lead at the top of the latest International Cricket Council ICC batting rankings following his two half-centuries in the
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Chennai Super Kings know to thrive against pressure

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:04 -0400

When Chennai Super Kings take on the Mumbai Indians at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore today a large section of the crowd will still be a disappointed lot. They would have expected their home
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Mumbai Indians vs Super Kings promises to be a thriller

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:04 -0400

If one goes by their clashes in this IPL then Mumbai Indians should beat the Chennai Super Kings in the eliminator round in Bengaluru. The system of giving an extra chance to the teams that
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We don't want to pursue case against Luke: Sahil's brother

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:03 -0400

The brother of Sahil Peerzada who was punched allegedly by an Australian cricketer when he objected to molesting his girlfriend today claimed they do not want to pursue the case triggering
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Botham brands Anderson best swing bowler in world

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:03 -0400

Legendary England captain Ian Botham has heaped praise on their current bowling line up and branded James Anderson as the best swing bowler. England won the first Test match against West
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They are the boss and let BCCI do what it wants to: Kapil

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:03 -0400

Even as uncertainty prevails over whether Kapil Dev has been left out of the list of former cricketers due to receive the one-time monetary benefit by the BCCI the former India captain today said
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West Indies without Chanderpaul is a frightening thought

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:02 -0400

8203; The first Test at Lord& 8217; s drove home the point that a full strength West Indian side could even be a match for England who are currently the No 1 team in the ICC rankings. The inclusion of Chris
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Ravi Shastri takes dig at Kirti Azad

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:02 -0400

8203; NEW DELHI Former India captain Ravi Shastri took a dig at his World Cup-winning teammate Kirti Azad whose name has been removed from the list of one-time payment beneficiaries apparently
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Ganguly picks Knight Riders as favourites to win IPL 5

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:02 -0400

KOLKATA Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday handpicked Kolkata Knight Riders as the to win the ongoing Indian Premier League.Ganguly said his sixth sense
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PCB sees India as potential hosts for Australia series

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:02 -0400

Zaka Ashraf the PCB chairman has hinted at asking India to host a limited-overs series between Pakistan and Australia later this year after Sri Lanka had earlier backed out of staging it
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No warm-ups for New Zealand ahead of India Tests

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:02 -0400

New Zealand will play two Test matches and two Twenty20 internationals in India as part of their preparations for the ICC World T20 in September in Sri Lanka
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'Yusuf is a magical player' - Gambhir

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:02 -0400

Gautam Gambhir the Kolkata Knight Riders captain has said that the decision to keep the faith in their of players including Yusuf Pathan is one of the reasons for their strong performance
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