Posted on July 21st, 2008 by admin
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South Africa reduced England to 130 for four at lunch in their second innings after dismissing Kevin Pietersen for only 13 runs on the fourth day of the first test at Headingley on Monday.
Nightwatchman James Anderson defied the South Africa bowlers despite some painful blows to the body from Dale Steyn to make a test best 34 but England still trailed South Africa by 189 runs at the interval. Opener Alastair Cook was 46 not out and Ian Bell was on one.
South Africa, who made 522 in reply to England’s first innings 203, are well positioned to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series with blue skies and sunshine.
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Source: Reuters UK
Tags: England vs SA Live, England vs South Africa, Headingley, James Anderson, Kevin Pietersen
England vs South Africa
Posted on July 21st, 2008 by admin
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Yuvraj Singh’s mother Shabnam today lashed out at Kapil Dev for criticising her son’s party animal image, saying the former India captain is no angel himself.
I was indeed pained to read Kapil Dev’s highly provocative comment on Yuvi’s party life. As a mother, I am hurt mainly because Kapil has known Yuvi ever since he was born,” an enraged Shabnam said in a statement.
“He has obviously gone by the media reporting which was proved wrong,” she added, referring to the late night party that Yuvraj allegedly attended during the Asia Cup.
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Source: PTI
Tags: Asia Cup, Kapil Dev, Shabnam Singh, Yuvraj Singh
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Posted on July 21st, 2008 by admin
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Gautam Gambhir made up for his first innings flop show with a strokeful 60 as the three-day match between India and Sri Lanka Board XI petered to a mundane draw at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground on Sunday.
After India declared their first innings at overnight score of 196 for eight, the hosts scored 247 for six in 55 overs before asking Anil Kumble and his men to take strike again.
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Source: Times of India
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India Vs Sri Lanka
Posted on July 21st, 2008 by admin
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Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s bid to become the world’s leading scorer will dominate the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting here on Wednesday.
Tendulkar is just 172 runs away from surpassing the 11,953 clocked up by retired West Indies captain Brian Lara — a task within the reach of the Indian batsman who likes Sri Lankan pitches.
The star averages 111.66 from six Tests in Sri Lanka with four centuries. His last Test in the country was in 1999 when he cracked a half-century and a hundred in the Asian Test championships.
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Source: AFP
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India Vs Sri Lanka
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by admin
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Every ex-cricketer seems to have their own formula to play new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis even before he has made his Test debut, so does former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Ranjit Fernando, who feels patience will play rich dividends while playing him.
“The best way to play Mendis and read his six different varieties of balls is to spend as much time as possible in the middle. If you are patient and occupy the crease for a long time, you can read him better and make adjustments to play his lethal ‘carrom ball’,” Fernando, who will be on the commentators panel during the series, has told The Times of India on Saturday.
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Source: CricketNext
Tags: Ajantha Mendis, Gary Kirsten, India Vs Sri Lanka, Ranjit Fernando, Sri Lanka Board XI
India Vs Sri Lanka
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by admin
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Watching television images of South Africa drilling England the past week is a dangerous exercise. India, for example, are nowhere near the level of the Proteas who drew the first Test at Lord’s with character and quality and have outplayed Michael Vaughan’s team with style and panache at Leeds.
Fighting centuries and determined concentration explains why the Proteas are second on the Test rankings. There is also quality support in their bowling now. They have found their radar again and sorted out their length and pace.
The Indian team for the first Test of the Idea Cup series are still several rungs below in terms of form and match-fitness, which means that Gary Kirsten and Co. still have a lot of work to do. While the former South African opening batsman may have been happy four days ago at the preparation for the Sri Lanka Test series, he will be wondering whether a second practice match might have been an advisable option.
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Source: CricketNext
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India Vs Sri Lanka
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by admin
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Pakistan’s chances of hosting the Champions Trophy in September have been pegged at “50-50″ by an official who attended the ICC’s security briefing in Dubai on Sunday. The meeting was attended by board officials of the eight participating countries, broadcast executives, and players’ association representatives.
The ICC board will now take a final decision over the next 72 hours after its members discuss the issue over the phone, the official said. The ICC board, while taking a final decision, will also consider a report on Sunday’s security briefing.
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Source: Cricinfo
Tags: Champions Trophy 2008, Champions Trophy Live
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Posted on July 20th, 2008 by admin
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Lunch South Africa 384 for 5 (de Villiers 103*, Boucher 8*) lead England 203 by 181 runs
England removed Ashwell Prince for 149 in a far-improved bowling display, but were left frustrated as South Africa rode their luck to survive several near-misses on the third day at Headingley. AB de Villiers was one such recipient of lady luck, but took advantage of the inevitable loose deliveries to notch his sixth Test hundred, helping to swell South Africa’s lead beyond 150.
Following their jaded effort yesterday, on a surface offering scant assistance to seam or spin, England welcomed a slight change in conditions this morning and could well have removed Prince and de Villiers within the first hour. Inevitably, it was to Andrew Flintoff that Michael Vaughan turned for inspiration, and in a lively three-over spell he found encouraging movement off the pitch, beating de Villiers with a neat leg-cutter and even luring the normally sober Prince into a washy drive outside off.
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Source: Cricinfo
Tags: AB de Villiers, Andrew Flintoff, Ashwell Prince, England vs SA, England vs South Africa, Michael Vaughan
England vs South Africa
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by admin
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India’s coach Gary Kirsten has said that with so much cricket taking place in different formats, it is vital that every player understands the role that he is expected to play in the upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka.
Speaking to the media at the end of the drawn three-day game against a Sri Lanka Board XI, Kirsten said: “We have to create an environment for everyone. To perform at his optimum, he needs a complete understanding of what he needs to do. We have worked hard on it so that everyone understands their roles and how they are going to play Test cricket.”
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Source: Cricinfo
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India Vs Sri Lanka
Posted on July 18th, 2008 by admin
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South Africa won the toss and elected to field first
England 185/8 (46.2 ov)
Day 1 - Session 2 England RR 3.99
Last 10 ovs 54/3 RR 5.40
Min overs remaining 43.5
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England vs South Africa
