Archive for October 31st, 2007
India vs Pakistan: Virtual war
The venue: The Wanderers, Johannesburg. The occasion: The World Twenty20 final. The scene: The post-match press conference. Half an hour after India and Pakistan have wound up another satisfying cricket potboiler — three packed hours of compelling twists, suspenseful turns, a nerve-wracking finish and an India win — Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik is asked an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Younis Khan named vice captain for India tour
Lahore : As expected, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday named senior batsman Younis Khan as vice-captain for the Indian tour starting from November 5.
The PCB said in a statement that Younis would be deputy to Shoaib Malik for the five one-day internationals and three Tests in India.
The Pakistan team leaves tomorrow for India.
The [...]
Pakistan, Australia not unbeatable: Ganguly
MUMBAI : With just over a week to go before India take on Pakistan, TOI spoke to Sourav Ganguly, India’s captain in two of the last three series between the two sides. Ganguly exuded confidence that India could come through the next six months with a good show.
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How would you look back at the [...]
I don’t fear any bowler: Uthappa
MUMBAI: With his bundle of big energy Robin Uthappa provided the new Team India with the gilt edge at the World Twenty20 and also in the recent clash against the Australians. His positive approach and awesome abilities have impressed everyone. The stocky and robust Uthappa seems here to stay with promises to deliver more and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Loots Bosman rejects ICL contract
Loots Bosman, the South African opener, has rejected a deal with the Indian Cricket League (ICL), and instead signed with the Indian Premier League (IPL), the ICC-sanctioned Twenty20 tournament.
“It was a tough decision. I still have the ICL contract. It’s difficult having a contract in front of you. It makes it tough to say no,” [...]
Younis says dropping Dravid a mistake
KARACHI (Reuters) – Senior Pakistan batsman Younis Khan believes India have made a mistake by omitting former captain Rahul Dravid for their first two one-day internationals.
Pakistan travel to India on Thursday for five one-day internationals and three tests.
“Dravid has led from the front and he is a fantastic player,” Younis told Reuters on Wednesday.
“If India [...]
Decision to drop Rahul shocking: Jadeja
Describing as “shocking” the decision to sack Rahul Dravid from the national team, former Indian skipper Ajay Jadeja on Tuesday said selectors would be forced to recall the former captain soon.
“The decision was quite shocking. You don’t drop players, let alone somebody like Rahul, for not performing in three-four matches. Moreover, except in two of [...]
Ponting, Gilchrist, Lee, Symonds to set afire opening season of IPL
Mumbai : The cream of Australian cricketing talent, led by captain Ricky Ponting and vice captain Adam Gilchrist, together with eleven other Aussies and Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Loots Bosman of South Africa have signed on to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which kicks off in April next year.
These players, along with [...]
Sri Lankan cricket star Muralitharan likely to miss Test warm-up
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) — Star bowler Muttiah Muralitharan is expected to be rested for Sri Lanka’s final warm-up match ahead of next week’s first cricket Test against Australia at the Gabba.
Captain Mahela Jayawardene indicated the spin wizard would sit out the three-day game with Queensland starting on Friday after his marathon bowling stint against the [...]
