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Tendulkar out for 41 against Australia in 2nd Test
India's Sachin Tendulkar was out for 41 as he chased his 100th international century against Australia in the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Tendulkar, who has been stranded on 99 Test and one-day international centuries since March 2011, was dismissed when
Unchanged Australia take India in 2nd Test tomorrow
Australia captain Michael Clarke is looking for more of the same from his team after naming an unchanged line-up to that which beat India by 122 runs in Melbourne last week for the second Test. After a season which has featured some peaks and a few deep troughs for Australia, Cla
Australia crush India in first Test
Australia crushed India by 122 runs in the opening Test on Thursday, destroying their vaunted batting lineup with aggressive pace to claim a decisive victory inside four days in Melbourne. India, chasing a historically challenging 292 runs for victory, were never in the hunt afte
Mohsin retained as interim coach
Mohsin Khan will continue as interim Pakistan coach for next month's Test and one-day series against England in the United Arab Emirates. "There will be no change in the team management or national selection committee for the England series," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka
Aussies 'lowest of the low': media
Australia's cricketers were Tuesday damned by the press as the "lowest of the low" after a disastrous loss to New Zealand and branded a team in crisis ahead of a Test series against world number two India. Michael Clarke's men handed the Black Caps their first victory on Australi
India bat against Windies in final one-dayer
India's stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against the West Indies in Chennai on Sunday. Gambhir took over from Virender Sehwag, who was rested after making one-day cricket's highest score of 219 in the pre
Bracewell bowls Kiwis to sensational 7-run win over Aussies
Seamer Doug Bracewell bowled New Zealand to a sensational seven-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Hobart on Monday for the Kiwis' first win in Australia for 26 years. The Black Caps captured eight wickets for 74 runs for a dramatic victory midway through the fourth
Pakistan make clean sweep against Bangladesh
Pakistan made clean sweep in a three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh winning the third one-dayer by 58 runs here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 178 runs, Bangladesh could not resist against an accurate experienced spin attack by the
Tendulkar again falls short of 100th century
Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar fell short of his 100th international century once again on Friday after being dismissed for 94 in the third and final test against West Indies. Tendulkar, playing his 184th test at his home Wankhede Stadium, has scored 51 centuries in tests and 48
Windies all out for 590 in third India Test
The West Indies were bowled out for 590 in their first innings on the third morning of the third and final Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The tourists added 15 runs off 3.1 overs to their overnight total of 575-9 before off-spinner Ravichandran
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 a robust 144 a
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 Indies reached 207-3 in the
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 b
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 England durin
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
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 break from the
Bravo, Sarwan help West Indies win fifth ODI, India lift series 3-2
West Indies secured a consolation seven-wicket win against India in the final ODI, though India clinched the series 3-2.
Felt unwanted in team during Chappell’s tenure, says Zaheer
Zaheer Khan opens up about the challenging two years under former Indian cricket coach Greg Chappell, describing it as a period where he felt unwanted and insecure within the team, contrasting it with the positive environment fostered by Gary Kirsten.
Chris Gayle not considered for 3rd ODI against India
Chris Gayle remains out of the West Indies squad for the third ODI against India as he awaits a meeting with the WICB regarding his recent comments.
Sri Lanka recall veteran Jayasuriya for ODIs and Twenty20 in England
Sri Lankan selectors have made a surprising move by recalling veteran batsman Sanath Jayasuriya, 41, for the upcoming ODI and Twenty20 series against England and Scotland. This decision comes after injuries to key players and marks Jayasuriya's return to international cricket.