New Zealand skipper Taylor sidelined by injury
July 2nd, 2012 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Fort Lauderdale (Florida), July 2 (IANS/CMC) Injury has ruled New Zealand captain Ross Taylor out of the Jamaica leg of the five-match one-day series, starting next Thursday.
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Gus Logie appointed Canada coach for second time
June 30th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto (Canada), June 30 (IANS/CMC) Former West Indies batsman Gus Logie has been appointed Canada's coach for the second time.The 51-year-old, also a former Windies head coach, first led the side ... Read more...
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Bermuda U-18 coach replaced for Florida brawl
June 28th, 2012 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Hamilton (Bermuda), Jun 28 (IANS/CMC) Bermuda's Under-18 cricket coach Andre Manders has been stripped of his duties for disciplinary reasons following a brawl that led to a first division match being ... Read more...
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Sulieman Benn plays down talk of dream comeback
June 25th, 2012 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 25 (IANS/CMC) Temperamental left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn has played down his last-over heroics which propelled the West Indies A to a thrilling three-wicket win over India ... Read more...
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BCCI rejects ICC’s recommendation on DRS (Lead, changing dateline)
June 25th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The Indian cricket board Monday refused to change its stance on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) even as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive ... Read more...
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ICC committee recommends mandatory DRS in Tests, ODIs
June 25th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, June 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive committee Monday recommended the universal application of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), which has been fiercely opposed ... Read more...
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Bravo fined by ICC after criticising umpires
June 23rd, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 23 (IANS/CMC) West Indies vice-captain Dwayne Bravo was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council for criticising the umpires after Chris Gayle was ... Read more...
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Tiwari and Saha keep India afloat in third Test
June 19th, 2012 - 10:00 am ICT by IANS
Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 19(IANS/CMC) India A look like losing the third and final cricket 'Test' and with it the series to West Indies A after pacers Delorn Johnson and ... Read more...
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Injured Darren Bravo out of tour, returning home
June 19th, 2012 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
London, June 18 (IANS/CMC) Injury has ruled West Indies batsman Darren Bravo out of the remainder of the England tour.The stylish left-handed batsman picked up a groin injury during the first ... Read more...
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Windies sweating on Bravo, Russell for second ODI
June 18th, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 18 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies are sweating on the fitness of batsman Darren Bravo and all-rounder Andre Russell but have been boosted by the news that talismanic opener Chris ... Read more...
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Septuagenarian bowler, nearing 3,000 wickets, felled by ball
June 14th, 2012 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 14 (IANS) A 71-year-old bowler in Britain, who had set himself a mammoth target of bagging 3,000 wickets, died 101 short of his target after being hit by ... Read more...
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Ramdin jumps 20 spots amidst controversy
June 13th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, June 13 (IANS/CMC) Despite the swirling controversy over his ill-advised jibe at Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin was the biggest mover in the latest International Cricket Council ... Read more...
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India tottering at 57/4 chasing 220-run target
June 12th, 2012 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
Kingstown (St Vincent), June 12 (IANS/CMC) India A were reeling at 57 for four at stumps on the third day of the four-day second cricket 'Test', chasing a 220-run victory target ... Read more...
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Ramdin penalised by ICC over Viv jibe
June 11th, 2012 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Denesh Ramdin has been slapped with a fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his controversial jibe at Vivian Richards while celebrating his ... Read more...
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Ramdin penalised by ICC over Viv jibe
June 11th, 2012 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Denesh Ramdin has been slapped with a fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his controversial jibe at Vivian Richards while celebrating his ... Read more...
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Ramdin apologises to legend Sir Viv for taunt
June 11th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies' wicketkeeper-batsman Denesh Ramdin has apologised to Sir Vivian Richards after taunting the legendary West Indies batsman while celebrating his century on the fourth day of ... Read more...
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Barath backs Narine to hurt England in final Test
June 6th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Birmingham, June 6 (IANS) West Indies opening batsman Adrian Barath has tipped mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine to have a major impact in the final Test against England at Edgbaston starting ... Read more...
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Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar becomes MP
June 5th, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Delhi, June 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became the first active sportsperson to become a member of the Indian parliament.
The batsman, who is currently nominated for the Bharat ... Read more...
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India A 22/3 chasing 186 to win first ‘Test’
June 5th, 2012 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), June 5 (IANS/CMC) India A have a tense day ahead, having lost three wickets for 22 runs in the last hour on third day of the four-day first cricket ... Read more...
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Fudadin keen to display his talent on England tour
June 2nd, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Leicester (England), June 2 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies left-hander Assad Fudadin says he is hoping to rekindle his love affair with England once he gets a look-in during the ongoing series.The ... Read more...
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Gayle doesn’t rule out playing in third Test
May 30th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 20 (IANS/CMC) 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 ... Read more...
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Pujara banking on de Villiers’ advice ahead of Windies tour
May 29th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) 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 ... Read more...
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Bisla family rejoices in son’s feat
May 28th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, May 28 (IANS) His talent was never in doubt for his family and cricketing friends. But when Manvinder Sultan Singh Bisla exploded for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in ... Read more...
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We are Champions League favourites: Tiwary
May 28th, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Crowing with delight at Kolkata Knight Riders finishing champions in the Indian Premier League (IPL), batsman Manoj Tiwary said Monday they would start favourites at the ... Read more...
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It’s about team not individual, says Gambhir
May 28th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) It was typical of Gautam Gambhir that he strenuously deflected attention from the individual to the team, downplaying his own role as a captain and ... Read more...
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Yusuf Pathan becomes first to win IPL with two teams
May 28th, 2012 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Explosive batsman Yusuf Pathan became the first player to hold the Indian Premier League title with two different teams after his Kolkata Knight Riders outplayed ... Read more...
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Century-maker Samuels gives it back to Anderson
May 26th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on ... Read more...
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Holding lambasts WICB, Gibson over handling of senior players
May 25th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 25 (IANS/CMC) Legendary former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has yet again slammed the West Indies Cricket Board's (WICB) management of the sport in the ... Read more...
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Consistency key for West Indies, says Ramdin
May 24th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Nottingham (England), May 24 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Denesh Ramdin has stressed the need for consistency if the Caribbean side are to get the better of England in the second ... Read more...
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IPL find Gurkeerat is a player to watch
May 23rd, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Life for Gurkeerat Singh Mann has transformed sharply within just six months in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The 21-year-old middle-order batsman from Faridkot has come ... Read more...
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Broad breaks into top three of ICC Test rankings
May 22nd, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 22 (IANS) A maiden 10-wicket haul by England fast bowler Stuart Broad against the West Indies has given him a career-best ranking in the latest International Cricket ... Read more...
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Ready to step aside if suitable opener found: Dravid
May 21st, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid has said he is ready to give up his playing role in the side if the management can find a ... Read more...
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Gibbs to feature in Sri Lanka Premier League
May 19th, 2012 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, May 19 (IANS) South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs, who is playing for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), has confirmed that he will be taking part ... Read more...
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Bowlers lacked consistency: WI Coach
May 19th, 2012 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 19 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies bowlers failed to produce the disciplined effort required to limit England on the second day of the opening Test here at Lord's, assistant coach ... Read more...
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We have failed to execute our plans: Lehmann
May 14th, 2012 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Deccan Chargers coach Darren Lehmann admitted Monday that failure to execute plans led to the downfall of the 2009 champions in the fifth season ... Read more...
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