Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Atherton hails Dhoni's record
Former England skipper Michael Atherton is highly impressed with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said his record as India captain speaks a lot about his leadership qualities.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
BCCI recommends Zaheer for Arjuna award
“We have recommended only one name, that of Zaheer Khan, for the Arjuna Award," Shetty said. The 32-year-old Shrirampur-born Zaheer, who made his international debut in 2000, would be the 44th cricketer to be bestowed with the award if the government accepts the BCCI's recommendation.
Monday, July 11, 2011
West Indies, India set up tense test finale
India, chasing 180 to win off 47 overs, reached 19-1 at tea on the fifth and final day of the third cricket test against the West Indies Sunday at Windsor Park.West Indies, India set up tense test finale
Friday, July 8, 2011
Hundreds of Ganguly fans wish him on his 39th birthday
He may have quit international cricket for three years now but the love and affection Sourav Ganguly received on his 39th birthday was enviable.
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Including Sehwag in England squad a smart move: Akram
Virender Sehwag may not be able play in the first two Test matches against England due to an injury but his inclusion in the Indian squad is a smart decision by the selectors, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said.
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Including Sehwag in England squad a smart move: Akram
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
India unable to finish off West Indies as second Test ends in draw
India could not force victory over West Indies despite an early, attacking declaration on the final day of the second Test in Bridgetown as the weather closed in late on.
The tourists made a surprising decision to come in midway through the morning session, ending their innings on 269 for six – a lead of 280. And it looked like it might pay off as they took two quick wickets to leave West Indies on 48 for two at lunch.
But, after losing Adrian Barath for 27 early in the second session, the home side were able to shore up their innings thanks to Darren Bravo and the watchful Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Rain arrived after tea with West Indies on 181 for five and although a couple of quick wickets gave India hope again after play resumed, bad light ensure a draw would be the result.
India had added 40 at the cost of three wickets before Mahendra Singh Dhoni's declaration. Having begun the day well set on 229 for three, they lost Virat Kohli at the end of only the second over, adding one to his overnight 26 before edging behind. And it was the same combination of Darren Sammy and Fidel Edwards who accounted for VVS Laxman, 13 runs shy of a century, moments later.
India might have sought to consolidate but Dhoni was in attacking mood and it proved costly as he spooned up another Edwards delivery to give Chanderpaul an easy catch, departing for five.
Shortly after reaching the pavilion, Dhoni decided his side had done enough – no doubt aware of possible bad weather later in the day – but a target of 281 left the door open for West Indies to seek a series-levelling victory. "My plan was ruined because of the rain because once we came back the ball got wet and it started coming on nicely to the bat," Dhoni said later. "Still, we got a couple of wickets that were needed, but bad light really spoiled our party."
A West Indies win had looked to be on the mind of Lendl Simmons at the start of their run chase, the opener hitting three quick boundaries before departing for 14 – off only 12 balls – when he edged an Ishant Sharma delivery to Rahul Dravid.
When Ramnaresh Sarwan went for eight, also caught in the slips off Praveen Kumar, to leave his side on 27 for two, Dhoni's move was looking inspired. Barath had been the steady hand before lunch but he did not survive long after it, caught at slip off Sharma.
However, India toiled fruitlessly in search of another breakthrough before tea, with their frustration growing as they sensed their chance of victory disappearing. There was joy after the interval, however, with Chanderpaul trapped leg-before by Harbhajan Singh having made just 12 off 87 balls – though that was exactly the kind of innings his side had needed.
Marlon Samuels followed soon after for nine, looking decidedly unimpressed at being given lbw to a Sharma delivery that hit him high on the pads, though he had been well back in his crease.
India might have had a sixth wicket with the home side on 133 but Dhoni dropped what looked to be a straightforward catch from Carlton Baugh, who had yet to score. Baugh would punish them with an aggressive innings, hitting four fours – three of them in a row – and one six to make 33 off 42 balls before the rain arrived.
Bravo had been the main cause of India's frustration and he eventually fell for 73, caught behind by Dhoni off Abhimanyu Mithun. Moments later, Sammy was trapped lbw for a duck to become Sharma's 10th victim of the match, but it proved to be the penultimate delivery as the umpires called the players off moments later.
India lead the series 1-0 going into the final Test in Roseau, Dominica, next week, the first to be played in the country.
Sammy, the West Indies captain, said his team were satisfied with the draw, even though they had set out to win. "The coach had a chat with the batters and we had a plan. Even down to the last 15 overs we were right on course but we lost too many wickets, hence it pegged us back," he said. "A draw, we would take that. We still have a chance of levelling the series in Dominica. As long as we didn't lose this game today, I'm quite happy."
India were later fined for their slow over-rate. They were three overs short of their target after considering time allowances, the ICC said in a statement. The players were fined 30% of their match fees while Dhoni was docked 60%, as per ICC regulations.
India accepted the penalties without contest, the statement added.
The tourists made a surprising decision to come in midway through the morning session, ending their innings on 269 for six – a lead of 280. And it looked like it might pay off as they took two quick wickets to leave West Indies on 48 for two at lunch.
But, after losing Adrian Barath for 27 early in the second session, the home side were able to shore up their innings thanks to Darren Bravo and the watchful Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Rain arrived after tea with West Indies on 181 for five and although a couple of quick wickets gave India hope again after play resumed, bad light ensure a draw would be the result.
India had added 40 at the cost of three wickets before Mahendra Singh Dhoni's declaration. Having begun the day well set on 229 for three, they lost Virat Kohli at the end of only the second over, adding one to his overnight 26 before edging behind. And it was the same combination of Darren Sammy and Fidel Edwards who accounted for VVS Laxman, 13 runs shy of a century, moments later.
India might have sought to consolidate but Dhoni was in attacking mood and it proved costly as he spooned up another Edwards delivery to give Chanderpaul an easy catch, departing for five.
Shortly after reaching the pavilion, Dhoni decided his side had done enough – no doubt aware of possible bad weather later in the day – but a target of 281 left the door open for West Indies to seek a series-levelling victory. "My plan was ruined because of the rain because once we came back the ball got wet and it started coming on nicely to the bat," Dhoni said later. "Still, we got a couple of wickets that were needed, but bad light really spoiled our party."
A West Indies win had looked to be on the mind of Lendl Simmons at the start of their run chase, the opener hitting three quick boundaries before departing for 14 – off only 12 balls – when he edged an Ishant Sharma delivery to Rahul Dravid.
When Ramnaresh Sarwan went for eight, also caught in the slips off Praveen Kumar, to leave his side on 27 for two, Dhoni's move was looking inspired. Barath had been the steady hand before lunch but he did not survive long after it, caught at slip off Sharma.
However, India toiled fruitlessly in search of another breakthrough before tea, with their frustration growing as they sensed their chance of victory disappearing. There was joy after the interval, however, with Chanderpaul trapped leg-before by Harbhajan Singh having made just 12 off 87 balls – though that was exactly the kind of innings his side had needed.
Marlon Samuels followed soon after for nine, looking decidedly unimpressed at being given lbw to a Sharma delivery that hit him high on the pads, though he had been well back in his crease.
India might have had a sixth wicket with the home side on 133 but Dhoni dropped what looked to be a straightforward catch from Carlton Baugh, who had yet to score. Baugh would punish them with an aggressive innings, hitting four fours – three of them in a row – and one six to make 33 off 42 balls before the rain arrived.
Bravo had been the main cause of India's frustration and he eventually fell for 73, caught behind by Dhoni off Abhimanyu Mithun. Moments later, Sammy was trapped lbw for a duck to become Sharma's 10th victim of the match, but it proved to be the penultimate delivery as the umpires called the players off moments later.
India lead the series 1-0 going into the final Test in Roseau, Dominica, next week, the first to be played in the country.
Sammy, the West Indies captain, said his team were satisfied with the draw, even though they had set out to win. "The coach had a chat with the batters and we had a plan. Even down to the last 15 overs we were right on course but we lost too many wickets, hence it pegged us back," he said. "A draw, we would take that. We still have a chance of levelling the series in Dominica. As long as we didn't lose this game today, I'm quite happy."
India were later fined for their slow over-rate. They were three overs short of their target after considering time allowances, the ICC said in a statement. The players were fined 30% of their match fees while Dhoni was docked 60%, as per ICC regulations.
India accepted the penalties without contest, the statement added.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Can football overtake cricket in India?
Is there a chance football could overtake cricket in India? And what will be the reaction of the BCCI and the ICC? asks Nmera Waffa Stranger things, like the Bush family producing two American presidents, have happened, so why not? Logic would dictate that the BCCI would become a more accommodating organisation if football had cricket's present status in India. Much like how the meanest, most popular girl in high school discovers that in college she's a nobody, and then takes the effort to be nice to people, the BCCI would be kinder to its patrons, players and advertisers.
Can football overtake cricket in India?
Monday, July 4, 2011
Dhoni-Sakshi wedding anniversary today
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi are celebrating their first wedding anniversary on Monday.
India's World Cup winning captain Dhoni had tied the knot with his schoolmate Sakshi at a private ceremony in Dheradun.
The captain is currently leading India in the tour of West Indies where the two teams are playing a three-match Test series.
India already have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and the third and final test starts on Wednesday at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica.
India's World Cup winning captain Dhoni had tied the knot with his schoolmate Sakshi at a private ceremony in Dheradun.
The captain is currently leading India in the tour of West Indies where the two teams are playing a three-match Test series.
India already have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and the third and final test starts on Wednesday at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Broad handed big fine for Bowden bust-up
LONDON: England’s Stuart Broad has been fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing “serious dissent” at an umpire’s decision during the second one-day international against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.
Broad handed big fine for Bowden bust-up
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