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Samuels faces two-year ban

Pankaj Mishra — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:43:19 +0530

West Indies star Marlon Samuels faces a two-year suspension after being found guilty of corruption.

Fit Flintoff would have been in England squad

Pankaj Mishra — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:42:23 +0530

England coach Peter Moores has confirmed that a fit Andrew Flintoff would have been included in the squad for the first Test against New Zealand, even though the all-rounder has not played a Test match for over a year.

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Pakistan to host India early next year

Pankaj Mishra — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:41:16 +0530

Pakistan will host India for three Tests and five one-day internationals early next year, the fifth series between the regional rivals since bilateral ties were restored in 2004.

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New Zealand seek answer to opening question

Rakesh Saini — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:35:42 +0530

New Zealand head into their Test series with England hoping they have at last found an effective opening partnership.

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Hadlee praise boosts Sidebottom

Rakesh Saini — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:13 +0530

England seamer Ryan Sidebottom has said he is flattered at being identified as the key threat to New Zealand during their upcoming series by Sir Richard Hadlee.

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Collingwood to shoulder injury burden

Rakesh Saini — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:38:31 +0530

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has said he intends to play with a shoulder injury rather than risk an operation which could see him lose his place in the side.

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Pietersen tells England to raise their game

deepak — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:13:48 +0530

England must "move on to the next level" if they are going to compete with South Africa later this season, according to Kevin Pietersen.The South Africa-born batsman, who controversially turned his back on the Proteas in order to pursue an international career with England, believes the team must start to improve this season if they are to have a chance of wresting back the Ashes next year from Australia.

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Vettori's fitness is key, says McCullum

deepak — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:38:26 +0530

New Zealand vice-captain Brendon McCullum admits his side will need skipper Daniel Vettori back in action if they are to get revenge on England.

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Hoggard targets 250 Test wickets

deepak — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:32:12 +0530

Matthew Hoggard has set his sights on reaching 250 Test wickets after the England bowler was named in the squad for Thursday's first Test against New Zealand.Hoggard was dropped for the final two Tests of England's victorious tour to New Zealand earlier this year, but could feature in this week's clash at Lord's.

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Vaughan calls for batsmen to turn it on against New Zealand

zaheen — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:17:38 +0530

England skipper Michael Vaughan says his side's batters must regain their aggressiveness if they are to compete effectively in the Test series against New Zealand.

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New Zealand forced to settle for draw

zaheen — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:02:26 +0530

New Zealand were forced to settle for a draw against the English Lions at the Rose Bowl on Sunday as their winning momentum ground to a halt ahead of the first Test against England.

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England recall Hoggard to plug Flintoff gap

deepak — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:23:16 +0530

Yorkshire seamer Matthew Hoggard has been recalled by England for this week's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.Hoggard, who was dropped for the final two Tests of England's series win in New Zealand earlier in the year, benefits from the unavailability of Andrew Flintoff, who has been ruled out of the first two matches of the three-Test series through injury.

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England can win back the Ashes, vows Vaughan

deepak — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:28:38 +0530

Michael Vaughan has warned Australia that England now have the strength in depth to win back the Ashes next year.Vaughan's side are about to embark on a three-Test series against New Zealand but the England captain is already looking ahead towards the 2009 visit of Australia.

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Flintoff ruled out of opening two Tests

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:57:57 +0530

Andrew Flintoff will miss England's first two Test matches against New Zealand after suffering a side strain playing for Lancashire.

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Pakistan Supreme Court to hear Malik's life ban appeal

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:56:55 +0530

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik Saturday said he hoped to overturn his life ban for alleged involvement in match-fixing after the country's top court granted him an appeal hearing.

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Prior stakes claim for England recall

deepak — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:25:09 +0530

Matt Prior staked his claim for an England recall as New Zealand struggled against the Lions in their tour match at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

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Tremlett impressive for England Lions

Rakesh Saini — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:32:56 +0530

Seam bowler Chris Tremlett made England selectors take note as he underlined his credentials for an international return as he shined for England Lions against the New Zealand Tourists on Friday.

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England sweating on Collingwood

Rakesh Saini — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:31:23 +0530

A back problem has thrown England all-rounder Paul Collingwood's participation in next week's first Test against New Zealand into doubt.

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Australia's Clarke delays Windies tour departure

zaheen — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:07 +0530

Australian vice captain Michael Clarke has delayed his departure for the West Indies due to family reasons and his participation in the tour remains in doubt, officials said Friday.

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New Zealand cricket coach to leave next year

zaheen — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:02:33 +0530

New Zealand cricket coach John Bracewell will step down when his contract expires in April next year, New Zealand Cricket said Friday.

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New Zealand continue impressive build-up

zaheen — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 +0530

New Zealand continued their impressive build-up to next week's opening Test by undermining the claims of a trio of England hopefuls in their final warm-up match at the Rose Bowl on Thursday.

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Cricket chiefs outlaw hi-tech bats

deepak — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:21 +0530

International cricket chiefs have banned hi-tech cricket bats that give an unfair advantage to batsmen, saying the move will help prevent the game becoming too predictable.

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Gavaskar stands down as ICC chairman

deepak — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:22:18 +0530

Sunil Gavaskar has announced he was standing down as chairman of the ICC Cricket committee.ICC's acting Chief Executive Officer David Richards said: "We are indebted to the work Sunil has put into his role as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.

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Kumble, Warne head lucrative new tournament in Asia

deepak — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:20:19 +0530

A lucrative new tournament, the iSixes World Series, was unveiled Thursday featuring teams from all nine Test playing nations, with one million US dollars going to the winners.

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We're still the best, says Australia's cricket batsman Clarke

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:01:59 +0530

Australian batsman Michael Clarke has scoffed at suggestions his team's mantle as the world's top cricketing nation is under threat after the retirement of players ranked among the all-time greats.

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NZealand cricket captain awaits verdict on finger

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:00:27 +0530

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will learn this weekend whether an injured finger will prevent him playing a full role in next week's first Test against England at Lord's.

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England's Flintoff cleared of speeding

deepak — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:33:13 +0530

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was acquitted of speeding Tuesday because his prosecution notice did not arrive within the 14-day deadline

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Windies bowler lands Sussex deal

Pankaj Mishra — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:09:05 +0530

West Indies fast bowler Corey Collymore has agreed to join English county cricket side Sussex, cricket manager Mark Robinson confirmed on Monday.

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Pakistani tribunal suspends Akhtar ban for India tourney

Pankaj Mishra — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:05 +0530

A Pakistani appeals tribunal on Sunday suspended a five-year ban on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for one month to allow him to compete in a domestic cricket tournament in India.

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Vettori needs stitches after finger injury

Pankaj Mishra — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:56 +0530

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori suffered a finger injury that needed two stitches during his country's tour match against Essex on Saturday.

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