Archive for December 12th, 2007
Twenty20 a real test: Clarke
Stand-in Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke says Australia is determined to take a serious attitude into tonight’s clash against New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth.
Compared to their lofty standards in Test cricket and one-day internationals, the Australians have so far underperformed in the ultra-abbreviated form of the game.
Clarke says the players will face the [...]
Get ready for another ICL
ICL is here to stay. Buoyed by the success of Twenty20 games in Panchkula the Indian Cricket League is planning to host another tournament in March next.An agency conducting survey regarding the viewership of programmes being run on various TV channels found out huge interest generated by the ICL matches among cricket buffs. “While the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BCCI banning ICL unfortunate, says Lara
Panchkula : Brian Lara on Tuesday said that Indian Cricket League is an excellent platform for upcoming players and BCCI closing the door of national team for ICL players was unfortunate.
“I feel this (restraining players) is unfortunate. Individuals must be given options and doors should not be closed on them. For any cricketer the ultimate [...]
India near cricket Test series win over Pakistan
BANGALORE, India (AFP) — Misbah-ul-Haq relished India’s attack with a second successive century to boost Pakistan’s hopes of forcing a draw in the third and final Test here on Tuesday.
The middle-order batsman followed his second-Test 161 with a brilliant 133 not out as Pakistan warded off a threat of follow-on to post 537 in their [...]
