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David Hussey claims he enjoys bowling as much as batting

David Hussey claims he enjoys bowling as much as batting Australia’s David Hussey has claimed that he enjoys bowling as much as he loves batting. He ended up with superb bowling figures of 4/43 against Sri Lanka in the first final of the Commonwealth Bank Series at Brisbane Cricket Ground. The veteran all-rounder said, "I’ve […]

Brave Srilanka goes down fighting

Srilanka went down in the first final of the Commonwealth Banks series at Brisbane by 15 runs after their tail staged a massive fight back chasing 322 to win. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first on a placid looking track. The hosts had regular skipper, Michael Clarke, returning to the playing XI […]

Mahela Jayawardene delighted with team’s performance against Australia

Sri Lankan skipper, Mahela Jayawardene has said that the boys showed a lot of character in the do-or-die encounter against Australia on Friday. Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs in the 12th game of the series to quality into the best-of-three finals. The islanders were in make or break situation, as a defeat in […]

Proteas polish Kiwis in their own nest

South Africa emerged as comfortable winners in third and final ODI of the series to take the series 3-0 after winning the T20’s 2-1. New Zealand needed to win to save the white wash at home but once again their batting let them down. Kiwis made three changes to their squad. Colin de Grandhomme, Michael […]

Shane Watson says Michael Clarke fit for the finals

Shane Watson says Michael Clarke fit for the finals Australia’s all-rounder Shane Watson has revealed that team-mate Michael Clarke will lead the side in the first final of the Commonwealth Bank Series against Sri Lanka.  Clarke suffered a back injury during the triangular series against India and Sri Lanka, thus he was rested by Cricket […]

Srilanka’s win over Australia ends long Indian tour of the continent

Srilanka defeated Australia by a close margin of 9 runs to book their place in the finals of the Commonwealth Bank series. The best of three finals will take place from Sunday, March 04. Srilanka needed to win in order to advance through to the finals else India would have qualified. Winning the toss and […]

Dhaka Gladiators crowned BPL champions

Mashrafe Mortaza’s Dhaka Gladiators defeated Brad Hodge’s Barisal Burners to lift the first BPL trophy. The event was lit with the inclusion of Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal in the Dhaka side who came into the semi-finals without the services of the duo. Gladiators won the toss and chose to field first. Ahmed Shehzad was […]

It is still in our control, says Mahela Jayawardene

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene is happy to see that his team still has fair chances in the ongoing triangular series in Australia. The islanders are currently in do-or-die situation, as they have to win their next game against Australia in order to qualify to the best-of-three finals. The Aussies have already reached the finals […]

Dhaka Gladiators makes it into the BPL finals

Mashrafe Mortaza’s Dhaka Gladiators have entered the finals of the first edition of BPL after beating Shakib-Al-Hasan’s Khulna Royal Bengals by 9 runs. Gladiators won the toss and chose to bat first in the second semi-final. Dhaka had the added services of Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal and Awais Zia up their sleeves while Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan […]

Sensational Kohli turns Srilanka roly-poly

Virat Kohli not only steered India past Srilanka in a must-win game but he battered the Lankan bowlers in the worst possible manner. This was unarguably Kohli’s finest ODI innings of his career and there are definitely much more to come. A youngster of this class deserves to be applauded all the way through as […]

Michael Clarke claims captaincy has helped him improve batting

Michael Clarke claims captaincy has helped him improve batting Australia’s skipper Michael Clarke has claimed that leading the side has helped him blossom as a batsman. He shared these views after capping the Alan Border medal for the third year in a row. "I think the added responsibility of captaining the team has probably made […]

Ruthless Australia enters the tri-series final

Australia have entered the finals of the Commonwealth Bank series after defeating India by 87 runs in the 10th match of the tri-series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The home side were again without their regular skipper, Michael Clarke, who opted out due to injury. Shane Watson stood in as skipper on his comeback. Australia […]

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