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ICC World T20 Qualifiers, Nepal Matches

2012-02-24T01:46:00.000-08:00

After reaching the semis in recent ACC event held in Nepal, Host Nepal secured the place in World Cupo Qualifiers. The qualifiers will held from March 13, 2012 at UAE from where 2 teams can qualify for the 2012 World t20 which will be held at Sri Lanka.

Schedules of Nepal:

March 13 Nepal vs Hong Kong GCA2 Academy Oval
March 14 Nepal vs Denmark Dubai Sports City Stadium
March 15 Nepal vs PNG Sharjah Cricket Stadium
March 16 Nepal vs Afghanistan Sharjah Cricket Stadium
March 18 Nepal vs Bermuda Sheikh Zayed Stadium
March 19 Nepal vs Nethersland GCA1 Academy Oval
March 20 Nepal vs Canada Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Pakistan Vs England 2012, T20 fixtures and Watch Live, live commentary on Internet

2012-02-19T23:14:00.000-08:00

Fixtures:

1st T20I: England v Pakistan at Dubai (DSC)
Feb 23, 2012 (20:00 local | 16:00 GMT | 21:45 NPT)

2nd T20I: England v Pakistan at Dubai (DSC)
Feb 25, 2012 (20:00 local | 16:00 GMT | 21:45 NPT)

3rd T20I: England v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi
Feb 27, 2012 (20:00 local | 16:00 GMT | 21:45 NPT)

live commentary with ball by ball update is available on www.espncricinfo.com

On TV, live broadcast is available on Ten Cricket in sub-continent.

Ricky Ponting dropped from Australia's ODI squad

2012-02-19T22:58:00.000-08:00

Former Australian Captain, who won 2 world cups for Australia (2003 and 2007), considered as one of the greatest cricketing legend ever, who has 13200 runs from 162 tests with 41 centuries and 13704 ODI runs from 375 matches with 30 centuries had been dropped from Australia's ODI squad for the first time ever in his career.He has been continuously out of form in ODIs for a while.In this triangular CB series, he has scored 2,1,6,2 and 7 in 5 matches, which is the contemporary reason for him being dropped.He was also the stand-in captain in the last couple of those(CB series) matches.
Ponting will be replaced by all-rounder Shane Watson who has recovered from a calf-injury.The oher changes in the squad for rest of the CB series is: Ryan Harris in for Mitchell Starc.Besides the selection panel has decided to move on with Matthew Wade as wicket-keeper.Not including their regular wicket-keeper "Brad Haddin", who was preferred wicket-keeper after the retirement of Adam Gilchrist has made it clear that, now matthew Wade is the most preferred wicket keeper.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Banned for a ODI

2012-02-19T19:48:00.000-08:00

CB Series February 2012, Australia
India's Captain is banned from a ODI match, 2nd time this year, after India was found to be short of 2 overs while fielding against Australia In Brisbane.This was the second occasion India has been found breaching over-rate rule this year.
Match referee Andy Pycroft has decided this after Brisbane Match in which India lose by 110 runs. Dhoni was fined 40% of his match fee and other team members 20% for this slow over rate offense.

Australia Vs Sri Lanka: CB series 2012 Live Streaming

2012-02-18T22:32:00.000-08:00

The Downunder Tri-series is back in Australia after it was formally ended in 2009 . Before that , 29 events occured in such tri-series. The participating teams in this tri-series, known as CB (Common Wealth Bank) Series are India and Srilanka.Same three teams also took part in 2009 event, in which India Becomes victorious by 2-0 win. In 2008 event also, Australia was losing team, England won 2-1.

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch Sri LankaVs Australia Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

India Vs Srilanka, CB series 2012: Live Streaming

2012-02-18T22:30:00.001-08:00

The Downunder Tri-series is back in Australia after it was formally ended in 2009 . Before that , 29 events occured in such tri-series. The participating teams in this tri-series, known as CB (Common Wealth Bank) Series are India and Srilanka.Same three teams also took part in 2009 event, in which India Becomes victorious by 2-0 win. In 2008 event also, Australia was losing team, England won 2-1.

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch India Vs Sri Lanka Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

CB series 2012: India Vs Australia Live streaming

2012-02-18T22:29:00.000-08:00

The Downunder Tri-series is back in Australia after it was formally ended in 2009 . Before that , 29 events occured in such tri-series. The participating teams in this tri-series, known as CB (Common Wealth Bank) Series are India and Srilanka.Same three teams also took part in 2009 event, in which India Becomes victorious by 2-0 win. In 2008 event also, Australia was losing team, England won 2-1.

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch India Vs Australia Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

CommonWealth Bank (CB) series, 2012 February: India Vs Australia Vs Sri Lanka, Live Streaming and Live on TV

2012-02-11T03:39:00.000-08:00

The Downunder Tri-series is back in Australia after it was formally ended in 2009 . Before that , 29 events occured in such tri-series. The participating teams in this tri-series, known as CB (Common Wealth Bank) Series are India and Srilanka.Same three teams also took part in 2009 event, in which India Becomes victorious by 2-0 win. In 2008 event also, Australia was losing team, England won 2-1.

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch India Vs Australia Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

India Vs Australia, Adeliade February 12 2012, CB triseries live streaming and live on TV

2012-02-11T03:34:00.000-08:00

Match
Australia v India at Adelaide
4th match
Feb 12, 2012 (13:50 local | 03:20 GMT | 09:05 NPT)

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch India Vs Australia Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

BPL (BANGLADESH PREMIER LEAGUE) 2012 watch live on TV

2012-02-11T00:52:00.000-08:00

Bangladesh Premier league(BPL) has been drawing attentions from cricket fans all around the world. This has been launched for the first time this year. Like popular Indian Premier League (IPL), this is also a franchise based premier league. The main attraction of this above IPL is that more foreign players are allowed per side, IPL limiting it to just 4.The event will take place in February 2012.
For schedule go here

Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Watching it Live on TV:
BPL is available to fans in TV channel Star Cricket in Indian Sub-continent.

Zambia Vs Ghana : Live Semifinal match of Orange Africa Cup of Nations(CAN) on 8th February 2012 [TV channels , online streaming links ,highlights ]

2012-02-06T16:48:00.000-08:00

Match Preview

Zambia and Ghana would be playing against each other in the semifinal of Orange Africa Cup of Nations(can 2012) .Zambia and Ghana will play in the semifinal this Wednesday . The clash of these 2 African nations would be very interesting to watch.

Zambia had played a 3-0 against the Sudan and booked it's place in the semifinal of Africa Cup .James Chamanga (86' ) ,Christopher Katonga (66') and Stoppila Sunzu (14') had scored a total of 3 goals for the team.

Meanwhile , Ghana had entered the semifinal of Africa Cup 2012 after defeating Tunisia by a 2-1 score. For Ghana Andore Morgan and John Mensah had scored while for Tunisia Sabeur had scored a goal.

Match Details

Match : Zambia Vs Ghana

Championship : Orange Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2011/2012

Date: 08 February 2012 (Wednesday )

Kick-off Time : 17 :00 GMT

Watch Live streams of Zambia Vs Ghana Semifinal match of Orange Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2012 : on Internet, TV

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To watch the highlights of Zambia Vs Ghana Live : Click Here

To get Live Commentary links : Click Here

Possible Lineups (Squad list ) Zambia, Ghana for Zambia Vs Ghana in Orange Africa Cup of Nations CAN) 2012 Semifinal

Zambia

Isaac Chansa , Hichni Himoonde ,RainFord Kalaba,Christopher Kotongo ,Chisamba Lungu ,Emmanuel Mayuka ,Joseph Musonda , Kennedy Mweene, Davies Nkausu,Nathan Sinkala,Stoppila Sunzu .

Ghana

Asamoh Gyan , John Mensah , Anthony Annan , Samuel Inkoom , Emmanuel Badu , Andre Morgan Ayew, Sulley Muntari, Masahudu Alhassan, Adambathila Kwarasey , Kwadwo Asamoah , John Boye .

Mali Vs Cote d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast): Live Semifinal match of Orange Africa Cup of Nations(CAN) on 8th February 2012 [TV channels , online streaming links ,highlights ]

2012-02-06T16:47:00.000-08:00

Match Preview

Mali and Cote d'ivoire (Ivory Coast) would be playing against each other in the semifinal of Orange Africa Cup of Nations(can 2012) .Mali and Ivory Coast will play in the semifinal this Wednesday . The clash of these African nations would be very interesting to watch.

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast ) is one of the major Contestant for Africa Cup and has played so in it's previous matches .It had entered into the semifinals of CAN 2012 by defeating Guinea 3-0. Star players yaya Toure (1) and Didier Drogba ( 2) had scored for the Ivory Coast on the quarterfinals against Guinea.

Toure and Drogba are the center of Gravity in Current African Football.

Meanwhile, Mali had entered into the semifinals of Africa Cup 2012 after defeating Gabon by a 6-5 score.Cheick Tidiane (2), Mustapha Yatabare(1) , Bakaye(1),Seydou(1) and Cedric(1) had lead victory against the Gabon . For Gabon Eric(2) ,Andre(1),Bruno Zita(1) and Bruno Ecuele(1) had scored .

This clash of African nations would be very interesting to watch as both the teams have a very good background in this Championship. Drogba ,Toure from Ivory Coast and Tidiane of Mali would be the key attraction.

Match Details

Match : Mali Vs Cote d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast)

Championship : Orange Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2011/2012

Date: 08 February 2012 (Wednesday)

Kick-off Time : 20 :00 GMT

Watch Live streams of Mali Vs Cote d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) Semifinal match of Orange Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2012 : on Internet, TV

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Possible Lineups (Squad List ) Mali , Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for Cote D'Ivoire( Ivory Coast ) V Mali

Cote D'Ivoire ( Ivory Coast )

BouBacar Barry, Etiennie Arthur Boka, Koko Abib Toure, Gosso Jean Gosso, Kouassi Yao, Tebily Didier Drogba , Kafoumba Coulibary ,Max Alain Gradel ,Yaya Toure ,Souleman Bamba

Mali

Ousmane Berthe, Drissa Diakite ,Samba Diakite,Soumalia Diakite,Cedric Kante,Seydou Keita,Modibo Maiga,Samba Sow, Adama Tamboura, Abdou Tracore ,Bakaye Traore

Pakistan completes whitewash

2012-02-06T10:57:00.001-08:00

Pakistan 99 (Broad 4-36) and 365 (Azhar 157, Panesar 5-124) beat England 141 (Strauss 56, Rehman 5-40) and 252 (Prior 49*, Gul 4-61, Ajmal 4-67) by 71 runs

With the win against England in the third test at Dubai, Pakistan successfully completed their first ever clean sweep in the history against the British.Twice in a few months, the leading Test side in the world has been found wanting. India were whitewashed in England last summer and now England have suffered a similar humiliation.

Saeed Ajmal , the man of the series and Abdur Rehman tormented England to the end.They shared 43 wickets among them in 3-0 whitewash.Even though Pakistanis were bowled out for 99 in first inning, Britain couldn’t resist this spinning duo and suffered a 71 run defeat.Also the Pakistani batsmen contributed heavily against the world’s leading spinners and brutal pace attack with Azhar ali (157) and Y0unis Khan (127), not only making centuries but also contributing with match winning 216 run partnership.Azhar Ali was declared man of the match for the purpose.

While chasing 324 to avoid whitewash, England crushed and were short by 71 runs, thanks to the 4 wicket each contributions of Umar Gul and Saeed Ajman.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2012) fixtures and schedules

2012-02-06T03:08:00.001-08:00

2012 Bangladesh Premier League schedule

Bangladesh Cricket Board Announced the Schedule of the first Edition BPL on January,26 2012.There will be total 33 matches within 6 teams.Total Two Venues Selected one is Stadium Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium and second is Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Here is Complete Schedule and Fixtures of BPL.
Round 1 (Dhaka)

10 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
10 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
11 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
11 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
12 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
12 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
13 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
13 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Dhaka Gladiators
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
14 February 2012
Duronto Rajshahi
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
14 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Dhaka Gladiators
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
15 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
15 February 2012
Khulna Royal Bengal
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
16 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Chittagong Kings
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
16 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Round 2 (Chittagong)
18 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
18 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Sylhet Royals
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
19 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
19 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
20 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
20 February 2012
Sylhet Royals
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
22 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Sylhet Royals
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
22 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Khulna Royal Bengal
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong
Round 3 (Dhaka)
24 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Dhaka Gladiators
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
24 February 2012
Duronto Rajshahi
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
25 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Dhaka Gladiators
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
25 February 2012
Chittagong Kings
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
26 February 2012
Khulna Royal Bengal
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
26 February 2012
Barisal Burners
vs
Chittagong Kings
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
27 February 2012
Dhaka Gladiators
vs
Duronto Rajshahi
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
27 February 2012
Khulna Royal Bengal
vs
Sylhet Royals
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Semi-Finals
28 February 2012
TBD
vs
TBD
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
28 February 2012
TBD
vs
TBD
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Final
29 February 2012
TBD
vs
TBD
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

Bangladesh Premier League : Duronto Rajshahi Squad

2012-02-06T02:48:00.001-08:00

Duronto Rajshahi Roster for BPL 2012
Batsmen
-- Sean Ervine
-- Rizwan Cheema
-- Qaiser Abbas
-- Fawad Alam
-- Junaid Siddique
-- Ariful Haque
-- Mizanur Rahman
-- Asif Ahmed
All Rounders
-- Abdul Razzaq
-- Marlon Samuels
Wicket Keepers
-- Mushfiqur Rahim
Bowlers
-- Imran Tahir
-- Mohammad Sami
-- Sabbir Rahman
-- Mukhtar Ali
-- Syed Rasel
-- Soumya Sarkar
-- Saqlain Sajib
Support Staff
Owner: Digital Auto Care
Director:
Head Coach:
Captain: Mushfiqur Rahim
Vice-Captain:
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Bangladesh Premier League: Sylhet Royals Roster Squad

2012-02-06T02:47:00.001-08:00

Sylhet Royals Roster for BPL 2012
Batsmen
-- Alok Kapali
-- Imrul Kayes
-- Faisal Iqbal
-- Shuvagata Hom
All Rounders
-- Brad Hogg
-- Peter Trego
-- Naeem Islam
-- Nadif Chowdhury
-- Arafat Salahuddin
-- Scott Styris
Wicket Keepers
-- Kamran Akmal
-- Frederik Klokker
Bowlers
-- Sohail Tanvir
-- Gary Keedy
-- Rubel Hossain
-- Noor Hossain
-- Talha Jubair
-- Nabil Samad
Support Staff
Owner: Walton Group Bangladesh
Director:
Head Coach: Stuart Law
Captain: Peter Trego
Vice-captain:
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Bangladesh Premier League Barisal Burners Squad

2012-02-06T02:46:00.001-08:00

Barisal Burners Roster for BPL 2012
Batsmen
Shahriar Nafees
Rameez Raja Jr.
Mominul Haque
Nazmul Hossain Opu
All Rounders
Chris Gayle
Yasir Arafat
Suhrawadi Shuvo
Brad Hodge
Ahmed Shehzad
Shohag Gazi
Farhad Hossain
Wicket Keepers
Mithun Ali
Phil Mustard
Bowlers
Hameed Hasan
Alauddin Babu
Al Amin
Kamrul Islam Rabbi
Shane Harwood
Support Staff
Owner: Alif Group
Director:
Head Coach: Sarwar Imran
Captain: Shahriar Nafees
Vice-Captain:
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Bangladesh Premier League Chittagong Kings Roster Squad

2012-02-06T02:44:00.001-08:00

Chittagong Kings Roster for BPL 2012
Batsmen
Tamim Iqbal
Kyle Coetzer
Shamsur Rahman
Nasir Jamshed
Tom Cooper
All Rounders
Farhad Reza
Arafat Sunny
Dwayne Bravo
Mahmudullah
Shoaib Malik
Faisal Hossain
Wicket Keepers
Lendl Simmons
Jahurul Islam
Bowlers
Enamul Haque Jr
Ziaur Rahman
Jerome Taylor
Sanjamul Islam
Muttiah Muralitharan
Support Staff
Owner: SQ Sports
Director:
Head Coach: Khaled Mahmud
Captain: Mahmudullah
Vice-Captain:
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Bangladesh Premier League: Khulna ROyal Bengals Rosters squad

2012-02-06T02:42:00.001-08:00

Khulna Royal Bengals Roster
Batsmen
-- Herschelle Gibbs
-- Sanath Jayasuriya
-- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
-- Maisuqur Rahman
All Rounders
-- Shakib Al Hasan
-- Dwayne Smith
-- Nasir Hossain
-- Marshal Ayub
-- Nazmul Hossain Milon
Wicket Keepers
-- Niall O'Brien
-- Saghir Hossain
-- Jos Buttler
Bowlers
-- Abdur Razzak
-- Andre Russell
-- Dolar Mahmud
-- Shafiul Islam
-- Fidel Edwards
-- Shahadat Hossain
Support Staff
Owner: Orion Group
Manager: Jahid Razzak Masum
Head Coach: Robin Singh
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-Captain: TBD
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Bangladesh Premier league : Dhaka Gladiators squad

2012-02-06T02:41:00.001-08:00

Dhaka Gladiators Roster for BPL 2012
Batsmen
Mohammad Ashraful
Imran Nazir
Nazimuddin
Alexei Kervezee
Aftab Ahmed
Tanveer Haider
All Rounders
Shahid Afridi
Azhar Mahmood
Kieron Pollard
Elias Sunny
Darren Stevens
Wicket Keepers
Dhiman Ghosh
Anamul Haque
Bowlers
Mashrafe Mortaza
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan
Saeed Ajmal
Nazmul Hossain
Mosharraf Hossain
Support Staff
Owner: Europa Group
Director: Habibul Bashar
Head Coach: Ian Pont
Captain:
Vice-Captain:
Other Squads:
Duronto Rajshahi
Sylhet Royals
Barisal Burners
Chittagong Kings
Khulna Royals Bengals
Dhaka Gladiators

Michael Phelps is ready to be back in action for London Olympics 2012

2012-02-05T18:57:00.001-08:00

Michael Phelps , who has won 8 gold medals and created a sensational record in 2008 Beijing event is ready for Olympics 2012 which will occur in London this summer.He has already started practicing heavily for this event. Eventually this will be his last event.According to the sources, he has been practicing heavily 10 months before the London event.

In the event which will take place from July 17 to august 12, he won’t be practicing for 8 events like the last event. So, for his fans: He won’t gather 8 medals this time.The prime reason is obviously fitness. He used to swim for 8000 yards 10 times a week in setember but now he is not in that shape.
When asked about olympics 2012, Phelps said, “I need to probably be in better physical shape, I need to probably add maybe five more pounds of muscle, small things, turns, kick outs, just little tiny things.”. Phelps also mentioned he with his coach have worked on these matters in the past, adding, “Now we just have to spend more time on it, actually focus more on it, and we’ll be good.”

India Vs Srilanka, Perth ( WACA ): CB tri series 2012 live streaming and live on TV

2012-02-05T18:38:00.001-08:00

Series : Commonwealth Bank Series
Venue: Western Australia Cricket Academy (WACA), Perth
Feb 8, 2012 (12:20 local | 04:20 GMT | 10:05 NPT), Day Match

Srilanka Squad: Jayawardena, Matthews, Dilshan, Herath, Dinesh Chandimal,Kulasekara, Malinga, Parera,Maharoof, Parshad, Sangakkara,Senanayake, Thirimanne,Tharanga, Welegedera, Samareweera,
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, R Ashwin, G Gambhir, RA Jadeja, Z Khan, V Kohli, P Kumar, PA Patel†, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, R Sharma, RG Sharma, SR Tendulkar, MK Tiwary, R Vinay Kumar, U Yadav
If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here
TV channels to watch India Vs Australia Live: go here
Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

India Vs Australia first ODI, CB tri series 2012 at Melbourne (MCG) live streaming and live on TV, team news and squad

2012-02-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

Series : Commonwealth Bank Series
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Match scheduled to begin at 14:20 local time (03:20 GMT)

Australia squad
MJ Clarke*, DT Christian, XJ Doherty, PJ Forrest, RJ Harris, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, B Lee, CJ McKay, MR Marsh, RT Ponting, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, R Ashwin, G Gambhir, RA Jadeja, Z Khan, V Kohli, P Kumar, PA Patel†, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, R Sharma, RG Sharma, SR Tendulkar, MK Tiwary, R Vinay Kumar, U Yadav

If you want to view complete schedule of downunder go here

TV channels to watch India Vs Australia Live: go here

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:
http://www.espnstar.com/live/

IPL Auction 2012, list of sold, retained and unsold players

2012-02-04T13:26:00.001-08:00

The last bid of 2012 auction took place on 4th February, 2012 and ended with surprises when Ravindra Jadeja($2 Mn), Mahela Jayawardena ($ 1.4 Mn) and R Vinay Kumar ($ 1 Mn) were sold and retaned for millions.This bid concludes the bidding for 2012 season and players like VVS Laxman, who was icon player when IPL was launched remained as unsold player.

Bought
Brendon McCullum - $900,000 to Kolkata Knight Riders (base price $400,000)
Ravindra Jadeja - Maximum purse of $2 million bid by Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers. It goes to a tiebreaker. Bought by Chennai Super Kings for an undisclosed amount (base price $100,000).
Muttiah Muralitharan - $220,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore (base price $200,000)
Mahela Jayawardene - $1.4 million to Delhi Daredevils (base price $300,000)
Herschelle Gibbs - $50,000 to Mumbai Indians (base price $50,000)
Brad Hodge - $475,000 to Rajasthan Royals (base price $200,000)
Parthiv Patel - $650,000 to Deccan Chargers (base price $200,000)
Dinesh Chandimal - $50,000 to Rajasthan Royals (base price $50,000)
Andre Russell - $450,000 to Delhi Daredevils (base price $50,000)
Mitchell Johnson - $300,000 to Mumbai Indians (base price $300,000)
RP Singh - $600,000 to Mumbai Indians (base price $200,000)
Vinay Kumar - $1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore (base price $100,000)
Sreesanth - $400,000 to Rajasthan Royals (base price $400,000)
Ramesh Powar - $160,000 to Kings XI Punjab (base price $100,000)
Brad Hogg - $180,000 to Rajasthan Royals (base price $100,000)
Sunil Narine - $700,000 to Kolkata Knight Riders (base price $50,000)
Robin Peterson - $100,000 to Mumbai Indians (base price $100,000)
Daniel Harris - $70,000 to Deccan Chargers (base price 50,000)
Kevon Cooper - $50,000 to Rajasthan Royals (base price 50,000)
James Faulkner - $190,000 to Kings XI Punjab (base price $100,000)
Azhar Mahmood - $200,000 to Kings XI Punjab (base price $100,000)
Thisara Perera - $650,000 to Mumbai Indians (base price $50,000)
Marchant de Lange - $50,000 to Kolkata Knight Riders (base price $50,000)
Darren Bravo - $100,000 to Deccan Chargers (base price $100,000)
Doug Bracewell - $50,000 to Delhi Daredevils (base price $50,000)
Retained
(Players who were signed last year as a replacement for injured players and then retained by the franchise for this year)
Chris Gayle - Royal Challengers Bangalore, $550,000
Sourav Ganguly - Pune Warriors, $400,000
David Miller - Kings XI Punjab, $100,000
Transferred
(Main players signed during the IPL's trading window between December 15 and January 20)
Kevin Pietersen - Deccan Chargers to Delhi Daredevils
Andrew McDonald - Delhi Daredevils to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Dinesh Karthik - Kings XI Punjab to Mumbai Indians
Pragyan Ojha - Deccan Chargers to Mumbai Indians
R Sathish - Mumbai Indians to Kings XI Punjab
Harmeet Singh - Deccan Chargers to Kings XI Punjab
Unsold
James Anderson - base price $300,000
Tamim Iqbal - base price $50,000
Adrian Barath - base price $50,000
Ramnaresh Sarwan - base price $100,000
Ian Bell - base price $200,000
Owais Shah - base price $200,000
Upul Tharanga - base price $50,000
VVS Laxman - base price $400,000
Matt Prior - base price $200,000
Brendan Taylor - base price $100,000
Mark Boucher - base price $100,000
Justin Kemp - base price $100,000
Marlon Samuels - base price $100,000
Steven Smith - base price $200,000
Ravi Bopara - base price $100,000
Luke Wright - base price $200,000
Kevin O'Brien - base price $50,000
Dwayne Smith - base price $100,000
Lonwabo Tsotsobe - base price $50,000
VRV Singh - base price $100,000
Vernon Philander - base price $200,000
Fidel Edwards - base price $100,000
Ravi Rampaul - base price $100,000
Peter Siddle - base price $200,000
Tim Southee - base price $100,000
Graeme Swann - base price $400,000
Rangana Herath - base price $50,000
Ajantha Mendis - base price $50,000
Steve O'Keefe - base price $100,000
Xavier Doherty - base price $100,000
Michael Klinger - base price $50,000
Richard Levi base price $50,000
Alviro Petersen base price $100,000
Lendl Simmons base price $50,000
Farveez Maharoof - base price $50,000
Jacob Oram - base price $100,000
Moises Henriques - base price $50,000
Ben Laughlin - base price $50,000
Ryan McLaren - base price $100,000
Nicky Boje - base price $200,000
Jacques Rudolph - base price $20,000
Andy McKay - base price $50,000
Alister McDermott - base price $20,000
Michael Neser - base price $50,000

India vs Australia 2nd T20 , MCG (Melbourne) | Live streaming ,live in TV and team news

2012-02-01T18:56:00.000-08:00

Match: 2nd T20I: Australia v India at Melbourne
Feb 3, 2012 (19:35 local | 08:35 GMT | 14:20 NPT)

On Internet (Live Streaming)

Live streaming is officially available at ESPNSTAR.com. For live streaming follow this link:

http://www.espnstar.com/live/

Watch Live on TV:

TV channels to watch India Vs Australia 1st Test Live: go here

Squads for Twenty Twenty:

Australia Squad:

	George Bailey captain Age: 29 years 138 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	David Warner vice-captain Age: 25 years 88 days Playing role: Opening batsman Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak

	Travis Birt Age: 30 years 45 days Playing role: Middle-order batsman Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Daniel Christian Age: 28 years 264 days Playing role: Allrounder Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium

	Xavier Doherty Age: 29 years 62 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox

	James Faulkner Age: 21 years 269 days Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left-arm medium

	Aaron Finch Age: 25 years 67 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left-arm medium

	Brad Hogg Age: 40 years 351 days Playing role: Allrounder Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm chinaman

	David Hussey Age: 34 years 192 days Playing role: Allrounder Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Brett Lee Age: 35 years 76 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast

	Clint McKay Age: 28 years 335 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium

	Mitchell Marsh Age: 20 years 95 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Shaun Marsh Age: 28 years 198 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox

Matthew Wade

wicketkeeper

Age: 24 years 28 days

Playing role: Wicketkeeper batsman

Batting: Left-hand bat

India Squad

	MS Dhoni captain/keeper Age: 30 years 192 days Playing role: Wicketkeeper batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Ravichandran Ashwin Age: 25 years 120 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Gautam Gambhir Age: 30 years 93 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak

	Ravindra Jadeja Age: 23 years 40 days Playing role: Allrounder Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox

	Zaheer Khan Age: 33 years 100 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left-arm fast-medium

	Virat Kohli Age: 23 years 71 days Playing role: Middle-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Praveen Kumar Age: 25 years 105 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Parthiv Patel wicketkeeper Age: 26 years 312 days Playing role: Wicketkeeper batsman Batting: Left-hand bat

	Irfan Pathan Age: 27 years 80 days Playing role: Allrounder Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left-arm medium-fast

	Suresh Raina Age: 25 years 49 days Playing role: Batsman Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Virender Sehwag Age: 33 years 87 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Rahul Sharma Age: 25 years 46 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak googly

	Rohit Sharma Age: 24 years 260 days Playing role: Batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Sachin Tendulkar Age: 38 years 266 days Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm offbreak

	Manoj Tiwary Age: 26 years 62 days Playing role: Batsman Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak googly

	Vinay Kumar Age: 27 years 337 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm medium

	Umesh Yadav Age: 24 years 82 days Playing role: Bowler Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium