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Saker sees shades of McGrath, Warne in England duo

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:00:02 GMT

James Anderson and Graeme Swann have been compared to Australia greats Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne by England's Aussie bowling coach David Saker.

Gayle doesn't rule out playing in third Test

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:30:18 GMT

Estranged West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has not ruled out making himself available for the third Test of the West Indies' ill-fated tour of England but says a meeting with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) slated for Sunday will take priority.

West Indies losing mental battle against England: Gibson

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:23:30 GMT

West Indies cricket head coach Ottis Gibson says the team is losing the mental battle, after crashing to a nine-wicket loss in the second Test inside four days here Monday.

Hansie Cronje -- the sullied hero who died young

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:15:02 GMT

Ten years after he was killed in a mysterious plane crash, former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje remains an enigmatic figure in the sport.

Anger, sympathy for 'great leader' Cronje

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:02 GMT

When Hansie Cronje died in an air crash 10 years ago, cricket lost an inspirational leader and the sport's most high-profile self-confessed cheat.

Gibson urges Caribbean fans to keep faith in West Indies side

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:22:58 GMT

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has urged Caribbean cricket fans to keep faith with his young side after their latest defeat, saying that criticism from own people is tough to take.

Time to cease 'over coaching' to prevent killing of talent in Pak cricket: Jalal-ud-din

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:19:47 GMT

Pakistan''s top coach Jalal-ud-din has warned against the practice of over coaching in the nation, and believes it has detrimental effects as is widely believed in the case of the talented Pakistani all rounder Anwar Ali.

Pak national selector believes spinners will be key to outcome of Lanka series

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:16:57 GMT

Pakistan selector Iqbal Qasim has said spinners are going to be the key for getting success during their upcoming tour to Sri Lanka.

Wrong to call me 'badshah of cricket', says SRK

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:44:18 GMT

Bollywood 'Badshah' Shah Rukh Khan refuses to be called the "badshah of cricket" following the recent title victory of his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He says the credit for the win goes to the entire team.

'Ambassador' Akram bats for revival of Indo-Pak cricketing ties

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:26:50 GMT

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said the invitation sent to Sialkot Stallions to play in Octobers Champions League Twenty20 tournament is the first step forward for reviving of cricketing ties between the two neighbouring countries.

'Controversial' DRS set for scrutiny during ICC cricket committee's annual review

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:23:19 GMT

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold its annual review at Lords in London on May 30, and the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) would be discussed during the two-day meeting.

Pakistani cricket legends pitch for Indo-Pak series

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:31:23 GMT

Pakistani cricket legends have welcomed the likely resumption of Indo-Pak bilateral series, saying that the fans would enjoy the archrivals clash on the field.

Bisla: Surprise hero of final who powered KKR to maiden IPL title

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:33:49 GMT

Manvinder Bisla is not a household name. There's a chance you may have never even heard of him, an ordinary return of 78 runs in his first five matches this season is hardly anything to write home about. All that changed with an innings of brute forc

IPL ends in style, but loses sheen

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:04:18 GMT

Season 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) may have played out to packed stadiums, but from a business point of view, the tournament has failed to deliver as a prime-time television spectacle. Revenues from IPL for the official broadcaster, Multi-Sc

Shah Rukh bats for Mamata, answers critics

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:01:44 GMT

As critics slammed Mamata Banerjee for giving a rousing welcome to a private corporate team like KKR, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Tuesday defended the West Bengal chief minister's action.

Feel like I have won the heart of Kolkata: Shah Rukh

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:59:39 GMT

After the newly-crowned IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team was felicitated at a gala ceremony at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday, its co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan said he felt like he had won the hearts of Kolkatans after a wa

Shah Rukh again apologises for Wankhede brawl

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:57:27 GMT

Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan Tuesday again apologised for misbehaving with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials at the Wankhede Stadium.

Frenzied Kolkata fans fete Knight Riders, Shah Rukh

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:55:15 GMT

An estimated 150,000 fans lustily cheered on the roads and at the historic Eden Gardens as the city virtually came to a standstill to watch Indian Premier League Champions Kolkata Knight Riders' victory parade culminating in a gala felicitation Tuesd

Pujara banking on de Villiers' advice ahead of Windies tour

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:51:48 GMT

Cheteshwar Pujara, eying a comeback into the Test side, is hoping that South Africa one-day skipper Ab de Villers' advice will help him during India A tour of the West Indies.

Australian woman pacer asked to chose between cricket or football

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:47:57 GMT

Australian top woman fast bowler Ellyse Perry, who is also an international footballer, has been asked by her football club, Canberra United, to choose between cricket and football or find another club.