No worries with Gayle return: Gibson
June 15th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Southampton (England), June 15 (IANS/CMC) Chief coach Ottis Gibson says talismanic opener Chris Gayle had made a seamless re-entry into the West Indies squad after 14 months out after a squabble ... Read more...
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Kevin Pietersen retires from ODIs and T20s
May 31st, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 31 (IANS) England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of one-day international cricket.The 31-year-old, who will continue to play tests, cited the increasing ... Read more...
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After payments to male cricketers, women want their share
May 27th, 2012 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Former women players who turned out for the country have appealed to the Indian cricket board for a one-time payout as was done for their ... Read more...
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Drogba to visit India in June
May 22nd, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will make his maiden visit to India next month.Drogba, who was instrumental in Chelsea's maiden Champion League triumph last week, is ... 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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Pakistan cricketers starts preparations for upcoming Sri Lanka tour
May 17th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan's national cricket team has started preparations for their upcoming Sri Lanka tour starting this month-end with a 10-day training session under Australian coach Dav Whatmore.
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Sekar backs Daredevils to bounce back in style
May 14th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils mentor T.A. Sekar was confident that the table toppers can bounce back well after their humiliating loss to defending champions Chennai Super ... Read more...
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Somerset not suing Gayle over contract snub
May 5th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (IANS/CMC) Somerset County have decided not to take legal action against West Indies batsman Chris Gayle over his aborted Twenty20 contract.Gayle pulled out of the deal earlier this ... Read more...
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Gibson, Sammy welcome Gayle’s return
May 4th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Hove (England), May 4 (IANS/CMC) West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson and captain Darren Sammy have warmly greeted talismanic opener Chris Gayle's decision to make himself available for the limited-overs leg ... Read more...
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West Indies-New Zealand to play T20 in Florida
May 1st, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Auckland, May 1 (IANS) The West Indies and New Zealand will go head to head in two Twenty20 Internationals June 30 and July 1 at Lauderhill - a suburb of ... Read more...
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Morne’s 19th over proved decisive: Dravid
April 29th, 2012 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said it was pacer Morne Morkel who should get the credit for Delhi Daredevil's thrilling one run win in the ... Read more...
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Beleaguered RCB hopes to bounce back
April 17th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Suffering three defeats on a trot, two at home and one away, the beleaguered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is hoping to bounce back in the league ... Read more...
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Royals outclass Challengers for first away win (Lead)
April 16th, 2012 - 1:38 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Showing class and style, Rajasthan Royals (RR) humiliated a strong Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) late Sunday, registering their first home away win with 59 runs in ... Read more...
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We got players to beat any team: Dravid
April 15th, 2012 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 14 (IANS) Unfazed by two back-to-back reverses, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Rahul Dravid sounded upbeat ahead of a tough match against hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) late Sunday ... Read more...
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RCB hope to make up for twin losses
April 14th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 14 (IANS) Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to get back to winning ways after losing back-to-back matches when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian ... Read more...
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Nobody is unbeatable in IPL: Gilchrist
April 14th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Describing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as tough and dangerous opponents, Kings' XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist Saturday, however, said no team in the Indian Premier League ... Read more...
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IPL: Rahane, Cooper star in Royals’ emphatic win (Lead)
April 7th, 2012 - 1:43 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane and Kevon Cooper starred in Rajasthan Royals' 31-run win over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday.Rahane struck a classy ... Read more...
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Dravid eager to perform for Royals
April 5th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, April 5 (IANS) Retirement from international cricket has not affected Rahul Dravid's love for the game and he is keen on performing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian ... Read more...
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World Cup T20 ticket sales rise
April 3rd, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, April 3 (IANS) Ticket sales for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka this year are on the rise after just one week of their start. More than 25 percent ... Read more...
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Ponting calls for separate window for IPL
April 3rd, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 3 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has once again highlighted the need for a separate window for the Indian Premier League (IPL).Ponting, who played in the inaugural ... Read more...
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In IPL season, Chandigarh to play gully cricket
April 2nd, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 2 (IANS) Over 8,000 players, 552 teams, including 23 teams of girls, nearly 35 locations and more. As cricket fans get ready for the popular T20 Indian ... Read more...
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Sialkot Stallions win Pakistan’s premier T20
April 2nd, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamababd, April 2 (IANS) Sialkot Stallions won Pakistan's prestigious national Twenty20 cricket tournament beating Karachi Dolphins in the final at Rawalpindi near here.Sialkot Stallions lifted the title for the seventh ... Read more...
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Sammy warns Windies will be just as dangerous in Tests
April 1st, 2012 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 1 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy has warned Australia to expect more of his side's fighting spirit when the three-Test series kicks off here next weekend.He was ... Read more...
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Windies beat Australia by 14 runs in second T20
March 31st, 2012 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 31 (IANS/CMC) For the second time in as many weeks, West Indies walked away with a share of the spoils after they beat Australia by 14 runs to ... Read more...
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Out-of-form Bravo released, Hyatt called up
March 29th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 29 (IANS/CMC) Out-of-form batsman Darren Bravo has been replaced by Jamaican Danza Hyatt in the West Indies Twenty20 squad for the second and final game against Australia Friday.The ... Read more...
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Trying to develop young ODI and T20 squads, says Fletcher
March 28th, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) India coach Duncan Fletcher Wednesday said he plans to develop a young ODI and Twenty20 squad and expose them to foreign conditions early in their career."We're ... Read more...
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Mushtaq Ali T20: Baroda to meet Punjab in final
March 26th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Baroda and Punjab set up the final clash in the Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy defeating Delhi and Mumbai, respectively, at the Bandra Kurla Complex here ... Read more...
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Ireland beat Namibia to qualify for World T20
March 24th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 24 (IANS) Ireland became the second team to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka after beating Namibia by nine wickets in the second final of the ... Read more...
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Gayle’s return to Windies squad stalled
March 20th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 20 (IANS/CMC) A proposed move that would have seen the return of talismanic opener Chris Gayle to the West Indies team and ended his year-long impasse with the ... Read more...
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Symonds retires from professional cricket
February 16th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of the game citing family reasons.The all-rounder has not represented the national side for ... Read more...
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Ireland drop O’Brien as he opts for Bangladesh T20 League
February 10th, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Feb 10 (IANS) Ireland cricket selectors have left wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien out of the side going to Kenya as he was not available for the entire duration of the ... Read more...
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Lee ruled out of tri-series with broken toe
February 5th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 5 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the One-day tri-series with a broken toe, sidelining him for around four to six weeks.Lee hurt ... Read more...
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India win second T20 by eight wickets
February 3rd, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 3 (IANS) India won the second Twenty20 International against Australia by eight-wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here Friday.Chasing a target of 132, India made 135 ... Read more...
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Decision to field backfired: Dhoni
February 1st, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 1 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his decision to field in the first T20 International against Australia backfired, leading to a 31-run defeat at the ANZ ... Read more...
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Dhoni ready to give up Test captaincy for better replacement
January 31st, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ready to give up Test captaincy if there is a "better man" to replace him.Calls for his removal as ... Read more...
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