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Buchanan book raises hackles in India

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:31:28 +0530

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has stirred up emotions in India with a new book that takes pot shots at some of the country's best-known cricketers, past and present.

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Anderson at the double for England

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:23 +0530

James Anderson took two wickets with the new ball and Monty Panesar finally saw off Australia captain Ricky Ponting as England fought back on Friday's third morning of the first Ashes Test.

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Rich tributes paid to Gavaskar on birthday

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:47:59 +0530

Cricketing greats on Friday paid glowing tribute to legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar on his 60th birthday, describing him as one of the world's best batsmen.

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Centurions Katich, Ponting inspired by painful memories of Ashes 2005

Pankaj Mishra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:46:19 +0530

Australia captain Ricky Ponting and opener Simon Katich, who scored unbeaten centuries on Thursday to take their team to a formidable 249.

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Injured Murali again out of Pakistan Test

deepak — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:36:00 +0530

Sri Lanka will once again be without spin king Muttiah Muralitharan as they attempt a series-clinching win when the second Test against Pakistan starts on Sunday.

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Katich, Ponting after Ashes 'redemption': media

deepak — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:31:19 +0530

Captain Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich, both seeking different forms of Ashes redemption, were the toast of the Australian media on Friday after batting the Aussies towards a secure position in the first Test against England.

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Cricket: Ton-up Katich and Ponting deny England

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:36:07 +0530

Simon Katich scored his maiden Ashes hundred and Australia captain Ricky Ponting also reached three figures to keep England at bay on the second day of the first Ashes Test here Thursday.

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Bangladesh win toss, bat against West Indies

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:35:10 +0530

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex here.

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Opportunity knocks for Windies' great unknowns, says Dyson

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:34:18 +0530

West Indies coach John Dyson believes his emergency Test squad, hastily-assembled following a first-team boycott, has a golden opportunity to make a name for itself.

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Ex-Windies star Banks banned for ball-tampering

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:32:58 +0530

Former West Indies Test all-rounder Omari Banks was on Thursday banned for three matches after admitting ball-tampering when he was bored.

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We mean business this time, says Kevin Pietersen

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:32:06 +0530

England batsman Kevin Pietersen brushed off his freak sweep dismissal on the opening day of the Ashes series, and said that England can win the first test match at Cardiff.

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100 percent fit Shoaib vows to stage dramatic international comeback

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:31:00 +0530

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has declared himself hundred percent fit, saying he would soon force his way back into the national squad.

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PCB banking on Indias tour to fill its empty coffers

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:04 +0530

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hoping to revive its sagging bank accounts by hosting arch rivals India.

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Swann leads England tailend charge

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:28:57 +0530

Graeme Swann led England to a first innings total of 435 as the hosts enjoyed the better of the second morning of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

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Akhtar says considered suing PCB

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:27:43 +0530

Controversial paceman Shoaib Akhtar said Thursday he considered suing Pakistan's cricket authorities for releasing a medical report over a condition that forced him to miss the World Twenty20.

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Tamim, Kayes give Tigers solid start

deepak — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:27:19 +0530

Openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes carried Bangladesh solidly to 36 without loss in their first innings before rain prompted an early tea in the opening Test against West Indies on Thursday here.

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Ponting admits to giving Lee the occasional kick in the backside to rev him up

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:26:46 +0530

Ricky Ponting has said that he has had to give Brett Lee an occasional kick up the backside to get the best out of his fast bowler.

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KP blames nut for Ashes Test dismissal

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:25:10 +0530

England’s best batsman Kevin Pietersen has blamed his `nut’ for his suicidal dismissal in the first Ashes Test against Australia being played here.

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Bangladesh win toss, bat against West Indies

deepak — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:24:20 +0530

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex here.Not a ball was bowled before the scheduled lunch interval, after intermittent rain delayed the start of play.

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Katich salutes Simpson after Ashes century

deepak — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:21:17 +0530

Simon Katich paid tribute to Aussie great Bobby Simpson after his maiden Ashes century helped Australia frustrate England on the second day of the first Test at Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

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Windies find replacement players for first Test

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:50:59 +0530

The West Indies have been forced into assembling a new-look side for the opening Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex on Thursday.

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Branson's cheeky Ashes message for Aussies

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:28:01 +0530

British billionaire Richard Branson has used the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to encourage the England cricket team to win back cricket's Ashes from Australia.

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Branson's cheeky Ashes message for Aussies

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:17:45 +0530

British billionaire Richard Branson has used the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to encourage the England cricket team to win back cricket's Ashes from Australia.

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Pietersen's 'brain snap' fodder for Aussie media

Pankaj Mishra — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:16:51 +0530

Australian media on Thursday seized on Kevin Pietersen's brain snap dismissal but most commentators agreed it was honours even after the opening day of the Ashes series against England in Cardiff.

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Pietersen backs England to win with spin

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15:05 +0530

Kevin Pietersen was excited by the prospect of England's spinners playing a major role in the first Ashes Test after seeing the Sophia Gardens pitch take turn here on Wednesday's first day of the series.

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Galle knock propells Yousuf to top spot in cricket rankings

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:12:48 +0530

Dubai, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf could not have asked for a more successful return to international cricket. Despite a year-long absence, the right-hander needed just a century to break through to the top of the Test rankings.

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Siddle double strike revives Australia

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:11:41 +0530

Peter Siddle was rewarded for his perseverance with two late wickets as he helped Ashes holders Australia regain momentum at the end of a see-saw opening day in the first Test against England.

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Pietersen and Collingwood defy Australia

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:09:32 +0530

Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood kept Australia at bay with an unbroken century stand as England got through the second session of the first Ashes Test here Wednesday without losing a wicket.

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From World T20 high, Pakistan come down to Galle low

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:10:36 +0530

Karachi, July 8 (IANS) A fortnight after their team's World Twenty20 triumph at Lord�s, Pakistan cricket fans had a rude awakening Tuesday when Younis Khan�s men crashed to a 50-run defeat in their first Test against Sri Lanka from

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No overseas players from 2009-10 season, rules BCCI

Pankaj Mishra — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:07:53 +0530

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) The Indian cricket board Wednesday decided to scrap its policy of allowing overseas players in domestic tournaments after implementing it last year.

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