Former England cricket captain and TV commentator Tony Greig has passed away, according to Australian broadcaster Nine Network. South Africa-born Greig had been diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago, it was reported. The legend cricketer qualified to play for England by virtue of his Scottish parentage. He was batting all-rounder who bowled both […]
Dec 29 2012 | Posted in
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India edged out Pakistan by 29 runs to win the final of first-ever T20 World Cup for blind being played in Bangalore, India. Earlier, India set 259-run target for Pakistan in the final being played in Bangalore, India. Replying to this, Pakistan were managed to score 229 runs in 20 overs. Chetan Patel […]
Dec 13 2012 | Posted in
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Australian skipper Michael Clarke has said that his team is not complacent in the Test series against series, and will look to improve on the recent performances against the Proteas. The Aussies were dominant in the first two games against South Africa, but the touring side saved both games in good style. They responded strongly […]
Dec 13 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan blind cricket team on Wednesday beat England by nine wickets in the semifinals of World T20 for blind being played in Bangalore city of India, qualifying for finals of the tournament. The English team set 182 runs target while batting first. In reply, Pakistan achieved the target in 13th over for the loss […]
Dec 12 2012 | Posted in
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Australian legend spinner Shane Warne has severely criticized famous Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar who gained prestige from across the world due to his ace umpiring decisions. Former Australian cricketer and commentator lashed out at one of world’s best umpire due to umpiring errors and poor decisions taken by him during the ongoing Test series […]
Nov 27 2012 | Posted in
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Veteran Australian batsman Michael Hussey has set sights on the imminent South Africa challenge, saying that the chance to regain first position on the ICC Test ranking will work as a driving force for his team. By beating England by 2-0, South Africa captured the No. 1 place early in the year. The Proteas also […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Leg-spinner Imran Tahir was awful in the three-day tour match against Australia A. He took only two wickets for 157 runs off 40 overs. Despite his lacklustre show in the practice game, South Africa are likely to play him in the opening Test at Brisbane. Assistant coach, Russell Domingo described that with Jacques Kallis in […]
Nov 5 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that Pakistan Premier League (PPL) would be held in March next year. Addressing a press conference, he said that international payers were being contacted as the premier league would be a success only after a large number of international players took part. He hoped that international cricket […]
Oct 24 2012 | Posted in
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Lashing out at banned former Pakistani skipper, under-fire all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi asked the media to hire people of a clean background only. Addressing a pre-match press conference on the eve of the first Twenty20 that pits a Pakistan All Stars XI against an International World XI side, he also criticized his critics who demanded […]
Oct 20 2012 | Posted in
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Kevin Pietersen will be welcomed back to the dressing room on his return to the side, said Twenty20 skipper Stuart Broad ahead of the India tour. The controversial batsman was hurled out of the side following his ‘provocative’ text messages to the opposing players during South Africa series. England and Wales Cricket Board quickly reacted […]
Oct 11 2012 | Posted in
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Despite failing to make it to the semi-finals, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is fully satisfied with India’s performance in the World Twenty20. The Men in Blue won their final Super Eights match against South Africa, but could not qualify for the semis because of low NRR. After suffering an awful loss at the hands of Australia […]
Oct 3 2012 | Posted in
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After a lot of dramatic and nerve-wracking moments, Pakistan finally went over the line in an exciting Super Eight match against South Africa at Colombo on Friday. The encounter had everything; drama, thrill and a cooker-pressure situation. Pakistan’s top-order failed to spark and as a result, pressure started mounting up. The Cornered Tigers were at […]
Sep 28 2012 | Posted in
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