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		November 23, 2009 We want Sehwag to play his natural game: Dhoni Warne wants ICC to be more proactive to save Test cricket PCB told to learn financial management from BCCI India cannot afford to repeat Ahmedabad follies in Kanpur Karthik flown in as cover for injured Dhoni ECB eager to host India-Pak Test series in England Green Park: The only manually operated scoreboard in India Hauritz now Australia's No.1 spinner: Warne November 22, 2009 Collingwood steers England to win against South Africa Team India enjoy light practice session ahead of 2nd Test Shukla ridicules Sena's latest verbal attack on Tendulkar Curator assures no Ahmedabad yawn-fest in Kanpur Tendulkar rises, Gambhir slips in ICC Test rankings Broom, Redmond reveal drinking episode in India Lankans practice amid tight security Ojha confident of good showing Clarke should never become Test captain, say former greats Injured Kallis to miss One-day series versus Eng November 21, 2009 Pandit appointed India coach for U-19 WC Gun-wielding man arrested inside Green Park Ganguly for retaining Mishra in second Test against SL Dilshan suffers broken nose PCB yet to seek government clearance to allow players for IPL 'Shoaib can make comeback by proving form and fitness' Clarke reveals captaincy ambitions Congress requests BCCI to lift ban on Azhar Motera-like tracks would kill Test cricket: Harbhajan November 20, 2009 We could have bowled tighter: Dhoni Statistical highlights: India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 5 Mumbai rally to trounce Himachal by 85 runs No psychological edge from drawn Test: Sangakkara Dhoni, Sangakkara differ on Motera strip T20 could see Tests become clique of four nations: Greg Chappell Middlesex sign Gilchrist, eyeing Tendulkar Bollinger replaces Clark in Australian Test squad I would not play at Gabba if I couldn't: Clarke Watson as a Test opener an insult to all Australian openers: Thomson Tendulkar, Gambhir tons thwart Sri Lanka November 19, 2009 'Nice to get a hundred, more wickets would be fine' Ranji Trophy: Agarkar scores maiden hundred for Mumbai Uncapped Tredwell called up as cover for England Kirsten demands application from batsmen to save Test Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day Jayawardene leads Lanka's record haul Calling Tendulkar greatest belittles batsman of yore: Atherton Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership Clarke makes comeback after injury lay-off India fight back after Jayawardene's 275 November 18, 2009 Statistical highlights: India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 Ranji Trophy: Iqbal, Harmeet pull things back for Mumbai Off-spinner Sarandeep Singh called for chucking We can press for maiden Test win in India: Jayawardene MCC denies plans to sell Lord's naming rights Tough for Lee to earn his place back in Test team: Taylor Mascarenhas to replace Malinga for Tasmania Watson can be world's best all rounder: Ponting I'll make sure I exhaust every avenue first: Lee Proteas too big for their boots: Flower Gayle heads home, doubtful for first Test Viswanath asks ICC to back Test cricket Kyle Mills ruled out for four months Hughes doubtful for first Test against Windies Jayawardene double century hoists Sri Lanka 'It is not in my hands to get selected' November 17, 2009 Ranji Trophy: Vikramjeet Malik sends Mumbai crashing To me the game is pretty even: Kirsten We need 150-run lead to control the match : Dilshan World No 1 status has made South Africa arrogant: Flower Fernando to replace injured Thushara Injury-ridden Lee contemplates future PCB slams Akhtar for having liposuction surgery without permission Dilshan ton leads Sri Lanka's fightback Razzaq in talks with Knight Riders for IPL III November 16, 2009 Sachin the greatest ever sportsperson in Asia: Srinath Ishant needs to balance his workload: Srinath Welegedara cherishes Tendulkar scalp One of my most fluent knocks in recent times: Dravid Dravid joins 11,000 Test run club Two more teams and new rules for IPL 2011 BCCI releases Vijay, Ojha from Indian Test squad Langer named Aus batting coach BCCI slams Bal Thackeray for Tendulkar criticism 'Harbhajan did not breach security' Dravid, Dhoni hit tons as India take control November 15, 2009 Dhoni wants Tendulkar to celebrate 20 years with ton South Africa thrash England at Centurion I am no god, I just love playing for India: Tendulkar Tendulkar is beyond compare: Gavaskar No nightouts, BCCI tells cricketers ICC weighing up HQ move back to London 'What makes Sachin special is the fact that he uses his talent to the most' There will never be another Sachin: Murali Indian team and pressure go hand in hand: Dhoni The one record that will always elude Tendulkar I distinctly remember Sachin's debut: Srikkanth Justin Langer may be new Oz batting coach 'Cricket isn't a gentleman's game, it's a man's game' November 14, 2009 I admire Sachin's humility and passion for the game: Vengsarkar Ishant is the future of Indian bowling: Ganguly KKR not a side to finish at the bottom of IPL: Whatmore Sachin is the proudest possession of India: Roebuck I will always cherish Sachin's wicket: Aamer Sachin@20: Congratulate the batting legend Have you met Sachin Tendulkar? Morgan leads England to T20 win over SA November 13, 2009 'Dark chapter' of match-fixing should remain closed: Sachin Ranji Trophy: Karnataka-Delhi match ends in a draw Ranji Trophy: Niranjan Behera denies Mumbai the points Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies Sachin@20: 'He still has the hunger and passion to score more runs' Rediff ODI rankings: India slipping badly ICC rankings: Harbhajan Singh in 8th place, other Indians slip India to tour Bangladesh in January No practice for Sri Lanka ahead of first Test November 12, 2009 Sachin savours Sunny's call Ranji Trophy: Jaffer rallies Mumbai with fine hundred ICC introduces anti-racism, anti-corruption codes Australia's PM Kevin Rudd salutes Tendulkar Younis shouldn't have backed out of NZ tour: Afridi Dilshan sprains ankle ahead of Test series And Michael learnt to rock again... Younis' removal evokes mixed reaction among former players Second day of Sri Lanka practice match called off MCA to refund India-Australia match ticket money November 11, 2009 Ranji Trophy: Dravid defies Delhi as Karnataka take 1st innings lead India slips back to third place in ODI rankings Wadekar blames batting failure for series loss to Australia Yousuf to lead Pakistan against New Zealand Botham slams Twenty20 cricket Lorgat in favour of changes in ODI format Rain wipes out first day of Sri Lanka tour opener Rain forces Mumbai ODI to be called off Duminy hits ton as SA destroy Zimbabwe November 10, 2009 Ranji Trophy: Arjun storm blows away Punjab Mills fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct Rain threat to Sri Lanka - Board President's XI match 5-2 is any day better than 4-3: Ponting Rain could hit India's opportunity to make amends Sreesanth, Zaheer recalled for Sri Lanka Tests India were unlucky against Australia: Laxman Watson sees irony of being 'last man standing' Team India looking jaded and tired, says Younis NZ win ODI series against Pakistan Doug(ged) Bollinger just doing his best November 09, 2009 Zaheer set to return for Test series against Lanka Watson set to take MVP crown Ponting asks youngsters to choose country over IPL India's home jinx against Australia continues Schedule: Sri Lanka's tour of India All the pressure is on India, says Sangakkara November 08, 2009 Australia humiliate India to seal ODI series November 07, 2009 Emotional Ponting's pep talk inspired Hyderabad win Tendulkar doesn't need rankings to prove his worth: Vaas Australia can never replace Warne, says Hilditch McCullum ton powers New Zealand past Pakistan November 06, 2009 Make Afridi captain of One-day side too: Inzamam Tendulkar's innings was terrific: Ponting We lost the final plot, says captain Dhoni November 05, 2009 Live updates: Australia accelerate after steady start It's too much cricket, says injured Siddle PCB to allow Pak players to play in IPL 3 Whatmore to coach Knight Riders: Ganguly Will Yuvraj be third time lucky? November 04, 2009 Henriques ruled out of fifth ODI with injury Fletcher keen to coach New Zealand Captain cool Dhoni leads MVP race Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing win over NZ November 03, 2009 Bangladesh dismiss Zimbabwe for 44 runs Services disqualified from Ranji Trophy after skipping Srinagar match Selectors name unchanged squad for rest of the series Ashes victory will help us grow as a team: Cook Australia laid low by another injury as Siddle heads back home Ponting heaps praise on bowlers after victory in Mohali Gayle renamed Windies skipper for Oz tour Captains sore about sightscreen strolling We failed as a batting unit, says Dhoni Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 4th ODI November 02, 2009 Live updates: Australia recover after losing early wicket Dhoni, Harbhajan give slip to police Broad is not Flintoff's heir in any way: Strauss Chandigarh police bust major cricket-betting racket Team India eyes hat-trick of wins to stretch lead McCullum is a calming influence on me: Ryder November 01, 2009 Injured Sehwag, Gambhir doubtful; Karthik recalled Yuvraj salutes 'grandfather' Tendulkar Statistical highlights: India-Australia, third ODI October 31, 2009 Live updates: Australia make a cautious start October 30, 2009 200-odd good score on Kotla wicket, says Dhoni Dhoni wary of depleted Aussies Improve player's arena at Eden Gardens: ICC Dhoni has no place up in top-order: Gavaskar Brett Lee out of India tour, to return to Aus Malik denies lobbying against Younis I definitely feel fresh mentally: Pietersen India seeded sixth in next year's Twenty20 WC Australia won't risk Lee, Hopes for Delhi ODI 'I'm hungry to get back in the Test team' October 29, 2009 Shakib stars in Bangladesh win Fewer ODIs will prolong Tendulkar's career: Border I am not finished yet, insists Lee Dhoni first Indian captain to score ODI ton vs Australia Wright favourite to become Black Caps coach 'It has been an issue ever since Pigeon moved on' Manou replaces injured Paine in Oz squad I went blank in Nagpur, says Dhoni Too much of cricket is creating spectators fatigue: Gilchrist Afridi's blueprint for 2010 T20 World Cup Paine to return home after fracturing finger India retain squad for next two ODIs October 28, 2009 Dinesh Karthik to lead TN Ranji team David Shepherd, 68, succumbs to cancer Dhoni's century sets up big win for India We will win the series 5-2: Harbhajan No desire to become New Zealand coach: Fleming England are building for the future now: Harmison Attacks on Indians a generic issue: Gilchrist 'Good players should always get most of the overs' October 27, 2009 Chigumbura shines as Zimbabwe trounce Bangladesh Khandamby gets Sri Lanka call-up for India tour Dhoni demands better bowling from Harbhajan Dhoni should bat higher up, says Gilchrist Nielsen blames schedule for Lee injury World Cricket Calendar 2009 Johnson could play second ODI at Nagpur We are looking for revenge: Younis Lee, Johnson and Hopes ruled out of Nagpur ODI I have no lust for captaincy: Afridi McCullum can still be captain: Vettori October 26, 2009 Qasim asks Younis to work on his game Kapil Dev lashes out at BCCI for sacking Prasad, Robin Ishant gets Dhoni backing Tendulkar bats for increased use of technology This might be my last tour to New Zealand and Australia: Yousuf Champions League hindered our preparation: Ponting Afridi wants to take a break from Tests Hopes ruled out, Lee and Johnson doubtful for second ODI Batting power-plays becoming crucial in ODIs Nagpur all geared up for first day-night game 'The emphasis is on restricting than attacking' Vadodara was India's 100th defeat on home soil We played well enough to win: Ponting October 25, 2009 Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI Losing four wickets in Powerplay was turning point: Dhoni NSW eyes big-hitting Pollard for Big Bash Moles says NZ players behind shock resignation Australia sneak past India in thrilling finish October 24, 2009 Prasad misses out on SL assistant coach's job India will miss Zaheer: Hussey India hoping to break home jinx against Aussies Moles quits as New Zealand coach We have put West Indies cricket back on the horizon: Ganga Brett Lee says he lives for special moments October 23, 2009 Brett Lee powers NSW to Champions League T20 crown Ranji cricketer stable after spinal surgery Bowlers can expect early help from the pitch Bedi blasts BCCI for axing Prasad, Robin Singh India hoping to dislodge Australia from No 1 ranking Paine will have to go once Haddin returns: Nielsen Post-IPL it feels awkward to sledge Indians, says Hopes Younis, Afridi make peace after private meeting Gibbs, Ntini axed from ODI squad India - Australia ODI career stats Lee, Henriques, Hughes make it to All-star XI team BCCI releases itinerary for Sri Lanka series 'We realised we needed to improve' India to tour Australia in four out of six years of new FTP 'We are bracing ourself for a backlash' October 22, 2009 Bravo, Ganga take Trinidad & Tobago to final Misbah vows to make a comeback Pakistan drop Misbah, recall Farhat against New Zealand Vettori wins top New Zealand cricket awards Jadeja looks to cement his place in Team India Shakib retained as Bangladesh skipper NZC stands behind Moles despite players' revolt Kumble to feature in Hong Kong Super Sixes Lara hints at return to West Indies set-up No difference of opinion with Younus, says Afridi 'We have been consistent with bat and ball' October 21, 2009 NSW trounce Victoria Bushrangers to enter final Every match is the final for us: Ganga This will be a Sachin vs Australia series: Gavaskar 'There must be a points system riding on every game' Bond's Test comeback delayed Want the world to forget about '99 Tendulkar dismissal: Harper Undefeated T&T face big test against stinging Cobras 'It is a great opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup' 'I am committed to whatever cricket I play' I am positive Straussy won't let things slip: Flintoff 'Indians will be very hard to beat on their home soil' Australia wins Indoor Cricket World Cup NSW interested in Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik October 20, 2009 Nimbus retains BCCI TV rights for four more years Faction-ridden RCA teams barred from tournament NSW hold edge over Victoria in first semi-final Pollard, Warner find place in All-Star XI Pakistan, England reach settlement over forfeited Test Clarke wants to play in IPL next year Bengal cricketer battling for life after car crash October 19, 2009 Delhi bowlers set up consolation victory over Cobras Delhi bowlers set up consolation victory over Cobras Disciplined Cobras restrict Daredevils Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar Yousuf's omission surprises Gavaskar Younis to lead till 2011 WC, Afridi T20 captain Unity is the secret of Trinidad & Tobago's success: Barath 'Trinidad and Tobago favourites to win Champions T20' October 18, 2009 Trinidad & Tobago ground Eagles, waltz into semis Ganguly starts season on positive note PCB to decide Younis's fate on Monday Our bowlers did the trick: Katich Kashmiri cricketer's brother accuses Bangalore police of harrassment NSW crush Somerset to seal semi-final berth Daredevils eye consolation win against in-form Cobras Early losses cost us the game: White October 17, 2009 Taylor stars as Bangalore thump Delhi 'Our players were harassed for nothing' Cobras beat Victoria by eight wickets Bomb scare delays CL T20 match in Bangalore Trinidad and Tobago face Eagles in battle for semis Ganga dedicates sensational NSW win to West Indies CLT20 emotional roller-coaster for Somerset: Langer October 16, 2009 Pollard's 18-ball 54 takes Trinidad and Tobago past NSW Soaring Eagles send Somerset packing Bushrangers hope to ground high-flying Cobras Challengers, Daredevils seek consistency Durston checks in to guide Somerset to 132 for 8 Sehwag, Uthappa in initial Champions League All-Stars XI 'Umpires are human and can make mistakes' Prasad wants to know why he was sacked Kumble slams batsmen after defeat to Victoria Trescothick returns home after stress illness recurs Spotted: Wasim Akram in Gurgaon Is IPL money ruining Team India? October 15, 2009 I want to bowl like Zaheer Khan: Sudeep Tyagi Victoria Bushrangers thump Bangalore 'I can remain captain only if given a run till 2011 World Cup' Ganguly surprised over Dravid's exclusion It's NSW's disciplne vs Caribbean flair Somerset take on Diamond Eagles Champions League T20 fixtures Venkatesh Prasad, Robin Singh get the boot Nehra leads India's MVP race Sehwag, Yuvraj recalled for Australia ODIs Usain Bolt to feature in Jamaican cricket tournament October 14, 2009 IPL champions Deccan Chargers ousted from Champions League Younis Khan is a dictator: PCB official 'It is like I'm going to play my first Test' Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash Sehwag likely to return against Australia Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director Inexperience of Super Over did us in: Yardy Mumbai to host final, two other matches of 2011 World Cup I worked very hard to keep this team united: Younis Deccan Chargers meet Trinidad in battle for survival Disputing West Indies parties make peace Younis Khan ready to take back resignation October 13, 2009 Eagles beat Sussex in Super Over, enter Super Eight Wayamba beat Victoria, but miss out on Super Eight berth Angry Younis Khan quits as Pakistan captain Why the proposed Southern Premier League collapsed Afridi should be made Pakistan captain: Mushtaq BCCI issues 'final warning' to errant Sreesanth Zaheer to return to action in WZ T20 league October 12, 2009 Butt, Younis, Alam to attend match-fixing hearing Bravo, Ramadin star in Trinidad and Tobago win Victoria start favourites against Wayamba Sussex, Eagles lock horns in make-or-break tie Kallis super show wins it for Royal Challengers 'If Viru bats for 15 overs, it sets the game for us' 'I rejected coaching offers of two top nations' 'It's been a totally different scenario this time' Strauss, Pietersen on collision course IPL teams will come back stronger: Katich October 11, 2009 Delhi stay alive with big win over Wayamba India Red thump Blue to win Challenger Trophy Champions: Wales gobble Sharks to advance Royal Challengers, Otago clash in do-or-die match Injury-hit Oram considering retirement: report October 10, 2009 Somerset prevail over Chargers in a cliffhanger Hussey appointed Oz vice-captain for India series Daredevils face acid test against Wayamba India Blue cruise into Challenger final Puttick ton propels Cape Cobras to Super Eight Puttick century propels Cobras to 193 Sreesanth needs to change his habits: Donald NSW challenge awaits Sussex Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead Quiney took the game away from us: Gambhir Katich, Dippenaar critical of slow Kotla wicket October 09, 2009 Veteran cricket writer Rajan Bala passes away Trescothick named players' player of the year Clarke to miss India tour, Marsh recalled Bhandarkar to make a movie on Lalit Modi 'Duminy was superb with the bat' October 08, 2009 Shakib pips Gambhir to become Wisden Test Player of the Year 'To be the world's fastest bowler means a lot to me' Pakistan 'match-fixing' roar ends in a whimper Afridi to play for Dolphins in SA domestic T20 'We've had some tough times since Ashes' Rediff rankings: Champs Australia regain top spot England to begin Ashes defence in Brisbane 'I can tell you they were going at 100 per cent' ICC declares Champions Trophy a huge success Tough times also meant opportunities for other players: McCullum October 07, 2009 Pakistan players not involved in match-fixing: Gambhir Dhoni, Mills lead ICC ODI rankings I am not bothered about losing captaincy: Younis Khan We will take advantage of home support: Kumble Do we really need cricketing ties with India? asks Intikhab 'I don't think any match-fixing took place' October 06, 2009 My past will have no impact on CL T20: Symonds Let's not criticise but support Ishant: Gambhir Stats: Australia vs New Zealand West Indies players want to tour Australia Pak Parliamentary committee summons Younus, Butt on CT show Watson credits IPL stint with Warne for career revival 'There's certainly place for both Twenty20 and 50-over cricket' Pakistan - New Zealand semi-final under the scanner 'It is great to see fresh players stand up and deliver' October 05, 2009 Umpires apologise to Umar Akmal over lbw howler 'I've got Shane Bond to rely on and that's a luxury' 'Champions Trophy title won't make up for Ashes loss' Ponting demands discipline, not spectacle 'I'd like to be the first Australian ever to take 400 ODI and Test wickets' 'I wish we had another day before the final' World Cup should adopt eight-nation format: Richardson 'India was a bit unfortunate with injuries' 'We aim to become the best Test team in the world' October 04, 2009 Vettori made the difference: Younis October 03, 2009 Strauss predicts another Australia triumph Ponting chasing benchmarks set by Tendulkar Ponting third batsman to pass 12,000 ODI runs October 02, 2009 Tendulkar collapsed in hotel room after Australia match Gambhir happy to emulate Dravid Dhoni, Gambhir win top ICC honours October 01, 2009 When Dhoni took his first ODI wicket Akram slams Dhoni for dispirited leadership 'One reason why Australia is so strong is that their bowlers can all bat a bit' 'Against Pakistan, we didn't play to our potential' Waugh, Akram inducted into ICC Hall of Fame Ponting unhappy with Centurion pitch 'T20 couldn't have come at a better time' India whip Windies but bow out of Champions Trophy Champions Trophy: Final group placings October 0, 2009 India whip Windies but bow out of Champions Trophy Champions Trophy: Final group placings September 30, 2009 Malik becomes Australia's 4th victim 'I have had a few setbacks and I am really frustrated' 'I applaud Dan for the way he handled it' Champions Trophy stats: England vs New Zealand What India needs to do to qualify 'But for the start it could have turned out to be really tricky' I want India to reach semis: Akhtar Dope tests conducted on Afridi, Malik ICC Champions Trophy: Points Table September 29, 2009 India look listless and disinterested: Akram Pak to field reserve players against Australia New Zealand outclass England to enter semis Injured Clarke to return home Desperate India take on Windies, pray for a Pakistan win Australia aim for semi-final berth against Pakistan Strauss was right to deny Smith a runner: Hussain It is all about state of mind: Owais Shah IPL performances should not be the basis for Test, ODI selection: Dhoni Team India on slippery ground Hussey's innings was his best against India Australia will play Pakistan in the final: Duminy My record against India speaks for itself: Malik Champions Trophy belongs to Pakistan: Younis Khan ICC guarantees Indo-Pak series every two years Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate ICC should not be fully blamed for scheduling woes: Lorgat September 28, 2009 Flintoff pledges himself to England for 'a long time' Statistical highlights: England vs South Africa Statistical highlights: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ICC Champions Trophy 2009: Points table Rain dampens India's semis chances Kiwis face do-or-die challenge against England Disappointed Smith to wait for another ICC event PCB to bid for T20 World Cup Strauss lauds positive England batting Ryder hit by injury and fine September 27, 2009 It's do or die for India against Australia England edge South Africa despite Smith's heroics Bowlers are short of confidence: Dhoni New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka to keep semi-finals hope alive Australia will have to improve: Ponting Why Shoaib Malik loves batting against India Jayawardene's falls as New Zealand close in Dhoni blames bowlers for loss to Pakistan Dhoni introduced Harbhajan too late: Malik September 26, 2009 Johnson, Ponting secure Australian win Sehwag likely to return for Aus series Malik ton sets up Pakistan's victory England face daunting task against Proteas Sangakkara slams Wanderers pitch Australia call up Bollinger to replace Bracken New Zealand bring in Franklin for injured Oram September 25, 2009 Morgan gives England a winning start Tendulkar and Yousuf will the hold key: Akhtar Kirsten distances himself from controversial dossier Kandamby, Mathews help SL post 212 Windies face daunting task against Australia Asif likely to play against India I was forced to play Test series after 26/11 attacks: Flintoff I'm in the best phase of my career: Collingwood Parnell made the difference: Smith Champions Trophy Stats: New Zealand vs South Africa September 24, 2009 Team India continues to snub media Yuvraj blames luck for missing Champions Trophy Scorecard: South Africa score easy win over Kiwis Players to be taxed at 15 per cent for IPL in SA Ganguly retained in technical committee Live Scorecard NZ vs SA: SA cruising Five-star Parnell puts SA back on course First India-Aus ODI moved from Jaipur to Baroda England have a daunting task against Sri Lanka Bracken out of Champions Trophy Champions Trophy Stats: Pakistan vs West Indies The drug that Imran Nazir used was a banned one Finding a place again in the Indian team is not easy, says Rohit Sharma 'Gambhir has the talent to be future India captain' 'We will be doing our best to defend the title' Sangakkara to make debut as commentator 'Against India we will give 110 per cent' September 23, 2009 Pakistan pacers send Windies crashing Champions League T20 hoping to woo European fans Kirsten has a new mantra for Team India Knight Riders coach decided: Ganguly Panesar to launch Commonwealth Games in London Virat Kohli to replace injured Yuvraj West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting India rise to top in ICC rankings A plethora of records for Sri Lanka 'India's been lucky in past but it'll change this time' I have achieved a lot as captain: Ponting Pietersen likely to miss South Africa tour 'Opening the innings was the turning point for me' September 22, 2009 Dilshan hundred as Sri Lanka win rain-marred opener Injured Younis in doubt for entire group stage of CT Pakistan to open campaign against depleted Windies Murali Kartik joins Somerset for 2010 ODI career records: West Indies ODI career records: Sri Lanka ODI career records: South Africa ODI career records: Pakistan ODI career records: New Zealand ODI career records: India India, England main barriers to Test Championship: ICC ODI career records: England ODI career records: Australia Pakistan yet to decide on playing Asif in CT Dhoni continues to top ICC ODI rankings September 21, 2009 Ashes tour was like a 'booze cruise,' says Flintoff BCCI opposes WADA clause despite govt stand India face Gambhir fitness dilemma SA seek to exploit home advantage Martin Crowe formulating knockout Test championship 'I feel good about my form' 'We can do a South Korea and maybe get to the semi-finals' India rise, Australia slump in ICC ODI rankings Sehwag steps down as Delhi Daredevils captain India trounced by Kiwis in Champions warm-up September 20, 2009 England avoid series whitewash with four-wicket win PCB blamed India for 2011 WC shifting, reveals document I am feeling fit, raring to return to the field: Sehwag Fit-again Sehwag returns to action September 19, 2009 Sehwag's absence will play in my mind: Gambhir 'Tendulkar is my cricketing hero' Srikkanth asks Team India to keep up the momentum Indian govt supports controversial WADA 'whereabouts' clause 'I am now practicing bowling bouncers' Pak-NZ ODI series in Gulf runs into trouble Bhajji wants to please Gavaskar 'That defeat still hurts...' Fielding needs to improve: Dhoni India seek quick acclimatisation Jaffer to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy Yuvraj leads India's MVP race September 18, 2009 India, South Africa fight for top place in Rediff ODI rankings Sri Lanka happy to be Champions Trophy underdogs WADA seeks Indian government stand on 'whereabout' clause Schedule: Australia in India ODIs Flintoff to coach UAE during rehabilitation Cricket SA: ICC awards lack credibility Indian team leaves for ICC Champions Trophy Spotted: Anil Kumble Paine century inspires Australia to crushing win over England India drop to 3rd in ICC ODI rankings September 17, 2009 Gambhir's return a 'big relief' for Dhoni Bowling, fielding a concern, says Dhoni Gambhir cleared to play in Champions Trophy Manjrekar stands by Tendulkar criticism Flintoff could earn 18 million pounds over next five years Baggy Green is what Aussie players crave for: Siddle ICC snub will motivate SA: Arthur Champions Trophy will prove ODIs can survive: Lorgat South African conditions will favour Pakistan: Misbah 'It hurts when people start to suspect our intentions' 'You can't begrudge the players for freelancing' 'Hopeful for an early return of international cricket to Pakistan' September 16, 2009 Sehwag returns to action in Irani Cup Six Pak players accused of ball-tampering, misconduct Won't forget meeting with Tendulkar: Hughes West Indies can tweak Trophy squad if row settled: ICC ICC Champions Trophy 2009 fixtures Wrong team won the Ashes, says Warne McCullum inadvertently jeopardises Flintoff's IPL future How Strauss plotted the Australian downfall at the Oval 'I have no problems opening the innings but...' Flintoff rejects England contract Sachin's idea of splitting ODI format pre-mature, says Kapil Dev Tendulkar is only improving with age: Akram 'Beating India in full series would be my biggest achievement' Harmison must continue playing: Onions 'I will do more justice with my batting' Ponting ton keeps Aussies on course for whitewash September 15, 2009 Dungarpur's loss will be hard to overcome: Sachin Narendra Modi is Gujarat Cricket Association president Tendulkar placed 7th in ODI rankings Dhoni, Gambhir shortlisted for Cricketer of the Year 'We definitely have more match winners now' 'Momentum is not something you can turn on and off like a switch' India move up to second spot in ICC Rankings 'We don't want to make mistakes and repeat them' Tendulkar's record-breaking run continues Pietersen making slow recovery from Achilles surgery 'I will be disappointed if I fail to deliver but...' Flintoff's England contract won't hinder his IPL windfall September 14, 2009 Tendulkar, Harbhajan script Lanka triumph India elect to bat in tri-series final Lee targets 100 mph speed barrier 'Michael deserves the first crack at captaincy' 'Team India favourite to win Champions Trophy' Toss will be crucial in the final: Dhoni Dead rubber win gives no psychological edge against India: Sangakkara 'Aamer, Akmal future of Pakistan cricket' WG Grace inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame September 13, 2009 India eyeing revenge and title 'It was the worst day in office...' 'Sachin's is a good idea' 'I don't think ODIs are going to get extinct' Toss and poor fielding did us in: Dhoni September 12, 2009 Australia take series after Lee destroys England Ganguly gears up for new Ranji season Mathews 'sixer' sends India crashing Dungarpur's contribution can never be forgotten: BCCI Raj Singh Dungarpur passes away Nehra, Ishant should be India's strike bowlers: Srinath Players lack mutual trust in India, Pak: Akram September 11, 2009 India take over number one ranking in ODIs Bhajji eyes Champions Trophy to make amends for T20 C'Ship debacle ICC mulling on Tendulkar's ODI-splitting idea India outclass New Zealand by six wickets Inspired by Ponting, Paine learning to back himself Kiwis elect to bat against India Ponting counting on young Aussies to make an impact 'Cricketers like Tendulkar can still attract vast spectators in Tests' Stock option on cards for Deccan Chargers England look to Rashid for leg spin and runs September 10, 2009 I did not hit the cameraman: Harbhajan India to face NZ in Champions Trophy warm-up tie PIL filed for safety of Indian cricketers in Lanka Tendulkar, Karthik to open against Kiwis Virat Kohli to replace injured Gambhir in Sri Lanka T20 has helped me brush up skills: Lee White inspires Australia to win over England I'm not thinking of calling it a day: Lee Younis Khan supports Miandad's 'green pitch' policy 'That was very nice of Ponting to say that' 'It's easier doing rehab in warm weather' Mhambrey likely to take over as Mumbai Indians coach September 09, 2009 Pietersen out of T20 Champions League 'England have lost their X-factor without Flintoff' 'Our goal is to be the best cricket team in the world' 'The decision has to do with my longevity in the game' 'I don't think I can average 40 in Test cricket' 'It was a strange wicket even by the usual standards' Shoaib Akhtar escapes PCB punishment England must snap out of its ODI slump: Collingwood September 08, 2009 'Sehwag's absence is a relief' Cricket's first digital trophy up for grabs Clarke opts out of Champions League T20 Onions replaces Flintoff in Champions Trophy squad I don't want to be captain: Sehwag Tri-series in Lanka is India's chance to be the No.1 ODI team 'It would be great to get the revenge in 2013' September 07, 2009 'The T20 triumphs gave us a lot of confidence' IPL commitments force New Zealand to cut Australia Test Younis Khan upbeat about Champions Trophy success Ponting retires from T20 Internationals LTTE was behind attack on SL team: Gilani Watson plays down tiff with Lee Axing 50-over cricket to affect England's World Cup campaigns: Strauss Flintoff suffers deep vein thrombosis Rashid hopes to emulate Warne September 06, 2009 Marathe guides Air India Red to final September 05, 2009 50-over cricket is here to stay: Yuvraj Australia repulse late England charge September 04, 2009 'WI breached ICC agreement by selecting third-rate side for Champions Trophy' Strauss blasts Shah for injuring Denly 'I don't know how to impress the selectors' Ponting, Flintoff approached to be CL T20 commentator 'We want to be the best in the world again' 'The old man had e-mailed to say congratulations' 'Referrals dangerous for an umpire's career' BCCI affiliates want IMG fees reduced September 03, 2009 ICC seeks to explore cricket-specific WADA code 'Dire Prior' finally earns recognition Rahane drawing inspiration from Tendulkar Vettori's new role as a national selector will not hurt team: Mills 'I'm going to make sure my name's up there' What prompted Pawar to intervene Haddin ruled out of Champions Trophy BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24 September 02, 2009 'Personally I would like to play more Tests than T20 games' 'This unilateral move will put the BCCI in jeopardy' Dhoni set for rich haul at Cricket Oscars Bond to make a comeback today What made Shoaib Akhtar apologize 'It's unfit for international cricket' 'The first 10-15 overs would set the tone in Champions Trophy' 'I am looking forward to match against India' Pak players will play in IPL 2010 September 01, 2009 Harbhajan's Hummer challaned by traffic police 'For 18 months, I had a great time for England and then...' Monty Panesar may lose central contract Voges replaces Haddin in Australian ODI squad Miandad orders green top at Gaddafi We want to be kept in loop by IPL: SRK August 31, 2009 Dravid adds value to the team: Tendulkar 'Vettori is a thinker with a good understanding' 'Carrying the tag of T20 world champions means automatic pressure' 'It is time for Simon Katich to take over as captain' Akram keen on dual role with KKR IPL helps CSA record turnover of over USD 11.4 m August 30, 2009 England-Australia T20 match abandoned due to rain Flintoff fears he may not play again England prospect Denly renews rivalry with Lee Battling Vettori fails to avert defeat BCCI severs ties with IPL event management company August 29, 2009 Herath puts Sri Lanka on brink of victory BCCI rejected Test championship, claims WICB chief DY Patil stadium to host India-Australia ODI Hughes seeks batting lessons from Tendulkar August 28, 2009 Sreesanth has Yorkshire in trouble Fewer players initials earned England the Ashes? Sri Lanka amass huge lead over New Zealand Pietersen to miss T20 Champions League Kirsten warns of India threat at Champions Trophy Team let Ponting down, says Katich England given fright by Ireland August 27, 2009 Andhra Cricket Association secretary Chamundeshwarnath sacked ECB scraps 50-over format from domestic structure 'Mitch needs to relax and keep it simple' Samaraweera century puts Sri Lanka in command ICC resolves World Cup hosting row with Pakistan Champions League Twenty20 preliminary squads Nannes to play for Daredevils in Champions League Alarmed by the limited options, Australia goes on spin-hunt 'I misread wicket and omitting Hauritz was a blunder' 'I haven't tried cut and pull shots as it hurts' Ponting ready for split captaincy No need for ODIs, two formats enough for cricket: Warne England's true Ashes test lies ahead August 26, 2009 Jayawardene, Samaraweera put Sri Lanka on solid ground Salman Khan interested in buying IPL franchise Muralitharan signs for Victorian Bushrangers Vettori first left-arm spinner to claim 300 Test wkts ICC Test ranking is kind to Sri Lanka, unkind to Australia Rare double places Vettori with Kapil, Hadlee, Warne England 'dwarfed' Australia in Ashes: Langer 'The closer we got, the more nervous I became' ODIs key to Lee's Test future: Ponting Turning down IPL offer paid off, says Broad 'Those last 11 overs at Cardiff will haunt Ponting' Rashid is the 'new Freddie' for me: Warne It's worth giving the KKR job a shot: Akram Players back Ponting's captaincy 'Absence of Zaheer will mean more load on others' 'I'm not worried about coaches but the team' August 25, 2009 Harbhajan calls for more Test matches Jaitley convinces Sehwag to stay in Delhi Australia face long haul rebuilding ICC's umpires rules need changing, says Bird Akram, Amre, Wright to make presentation for KKR coach's job Flintoff urges Harmison to continue playing I want to be like McGrath: Broad Hughes plans to sort batting problems in India Ponting's captaincy in no danger Now I want to be the world's best ODI player: Flintoff How England defied the odds Yuvraj, Dhoni in rival teams Haddin doubtful for Champions Trophy Australia sorely missed Warne and McGrath: Harbhajan What is Younis Khan's burning ambition? August 24, 2009 Gambhir ranked No 1 Test batsman again Ponting hints at returning for 2013 Ashes 'We need to learn from the mistakes of 2005' Our goal is to be number one in the world: Strauss Flintoff withdrawn from England's Champions Trophy squad Australia bemoans loss of Ashes, number one status Strauss and Ponting reach common ground IPL needs careful scheduling: Vaughan Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into ICC Hall of Fame Pybus, Reeve emerge front runners for KKR coach's post August 23, 2009 England outclass Australia to regain Ashes Muralitharan is throwing the ball, says Richardson Ponting better captain than Waugh: Chappell Yuvraj is a massive danger: Butler August 22, 2009 England set Australia 546 to win Oval Test The Champions Trophy should be scrapped: Hayden Sehwag to meet Jaitley on Tuesday Sri Lanka clinch 202-run win after New Zealand slump Australia show faith in seniors for Champions Trophy August 21, 2009 Australia hit back after batting collapse Pakistan recall Asif for Champions Trophy Sri Lanka scent victory after Dilshan century IPL players told to furnish two-year NOCs I will miss the Mumbai dressing room: Amol Muzumdar August 20, 2009 Players to go by BCCI decision on WADA code: Harbhajan Thushara, Murali have Kiwis in a spot South Africa omit Morkel from Champions Trophy squad Australia take Day 1 honours in deciding Ashes Test Laxman shines for Lancashire again Afridi turns down Tasmania offer Testing times for Test cricket Flintoff rallies resources for one final fling Australia target fallible England middle order Dhoni, Yuvraj lead ICC ODI batsmen ranking Australia assisting ICC in betting probe: Ponting August 19, 2009 Shane Bond scalps 3; Kukreja, Rayudu hit tons Samaraweera steers Sri Lanka to strong position Coventry breaks into top 100 after record-equaling knock I am not going into the Oval Test seeking revenge: Ponting We want to win it for Freddie, says Anderson Ponting's legacy as captain at stake: Border Oval Test will be the biggest I have ever played: Flintoff Delhi's Ranji camp opens without seven players Australia player approached by bookmaker during Ashes Freddie as phenomenal as Sachin: Vaughan 'In the 50-odd Tests I have played, we have never gone for a draw' 'For a cricketer, getting dropped is nothing new' Gibbs in Cape Cobra squad for Champions League August 18, 2009 Jayawardene ton puts Sri Lanka in control Decision time for multiple-team CLT20 players Sehwag feels more players will come out against DDCA 'England's players rarely believe in themselves' Windies name weakened squad for Champions Trophy ICC betraying cricket to protect India's interest: Hadlee Nielsen apologises to Langer on dossier leak August 17, 2009 Wicketkeeper Paine joins Australian Ashes squad as cover Uncapped Denly in England ODI squad Rediff Test rankings: Pakistan drop badly 'I have been ignored purely on the basis of my drop in performance' I never played to prove a point: Dravid 'ODIs still the best limited-overs format' England to gamble with Trott for Ashes decider Sehwag wants to quit Delhi IPL not a threat to international cricket: Warne August 16, 2009 Zimbabwe's Coventry equals record one-day score 'We are the No.1 side in the world irrespective of the rankings' 'This is the best possible Indian team,' says Srikkanth IPL revived my ODI career: Amit Mishra Trott in, Bopara out of England squad for Oval Test Dravid gets surprise recall to ODI squad August 15, 2009 Wright ready to work with Ganguly Brian Lara set to become coach? Laxman helps Lancashire escape with a draw Rediff ODI rankings: India still on top August 14, 2009 Australia call up Hartley as back-up keeper Uthappa receives highest bid at KPL ICL players are on Knight Riders' radar: Ganguly Sreesanth, Laxman shine in county cricket 'Pakistan must boycott 2011 World Cup matches in India' Miandad to be batting consultant for Pakistan Trescothick wakes up in cold sweat over possible return Australian Dyson fired as West Indies coach August 13, 2009 BCCI approaches Advocate-General on WADA clause Sehwag shaping well for Champions Trophy : Dhoni BCCI allows ex-ICL players to play in IPL 'I'm retired, I'm done. Anything else is hypothetical' England have no chance of winning the Ashes: Thomson Pietersen ruled out of Australia one-dayers ICC to discuss Indian players' WADA concerns next month August 12, 2009 Pakistan end Lanka tour on a high with T20 win Dale Steyn cleared of doping offence I will not quit captaincy, says Younis Miller rules out Trescothick's Ashes return 'Clark got the nod and did a good job but...' IPL bonanza awaits ex-ICL players Anderson unfazed by Langer's 'pussy' remarks I will continue to sledge English batsman, says Johnson Pietersen suffers injury setback August 11, 2009 'Dutch' Nannes shocked by Australia call-up IPL III to start on March 12 in Hyderabad Manager defends Steyn over drugs test result Kirsten's fitness mantra for Team India Hayden set to replace Border Dale Steyn failed drug test during IPL II How Clarke and sledging turned it around for Johnson Flintoff declared fit for final Test hurrah at Ashes decider I don't see injuries as a setback, says Zaheer Flintoff expected to be fit for Ashes decider Ponting left out of Australia Twenty20 squad August 10, 2009 BCCI to decide on ex-ICL players' entry in IPL ICC clears Pakistan players of bookie contact England may make changes for Ashes decider 'Many think that we are spoilt brats who want doping to continue' 'We are happy to have taken the initiative,' says Zaheer Tendulkar, Dravid to undergo fitness tests Pomerbasch allegedly assaults policemen 'Pakistan will either win Champions Trophy or 2011 World Cup' 'It's one of the best moments of my career' 'Brett knows when he'll get another go' August 07, 2009 Zaheer Khan ruled out for the year IPL cannot make up for Ashes pleasure: Flintoff 'Ours is quite an inexperienced team,' admits Vettori Gul to miss remaining ODIs in Sri Lanka Visa problem stops Tanvir from playing for Surrey Zaheer to miss Champions Trophy August 06, 2009 'Of all the venues in England, I'm glad we're playing at Headingley' Watson doubts if Brett Lee is ready ICC confident India will comply with doping code 'Trott inclusion provides England an additional option' Barmy Army urged to respect Ponting August 05, 2009 Can tell grandchildren about Ponting 'wonderball': Swann ICC calls meeting with MCC on World Test Championship VVS Laxman steers Lancashire to win Football is Ponting's latest passion August 04, 2009 Anti-doping education for domestic cricket Gibbs chooses Deccan Chargers over home side 'It's on a par with Vaughan bowling Sachin' Commentator Warne stuns with four-letter jibe on air It is a slight let-down, admits Strauss Australia confident on Lee, England on Flintoff August 03, 2009 Laxman slams ton for Lancashire 'It will be attritional cricket now,' says Flintoff West Indies finally get a win against Bangladesh Former England seamer Caddick to retire August 01, 2009 Bangladesh complete clean sweep over Windies Ganguly mulls legal action BCCI to work out a mutually acceptable solution July 31, 2009 ICC lawyer to discuss anti-doping code with BCCI India captain Dhoni buys a 'Hummer' Muralitharan to quit Test cricket in 2010 Watson shines as Australia make positive start July 30, 2009 Thushara guides Sri Lanka to 36-run victory Ganguly reveals why he kept Steve Waugh waiting at toss Start of Ashes third Test delayed Champions League Twenty20 Fixtures Champions League T20 kicks-off in Bangalore Batting becomes easy with a tailored cricket bat BCCI may miss ICC deadline on WADA Bond, Tuffey in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad July 29, 2009 Yusuf denies remarks on Irfan's omission Sri Lanka call up Fernando for one-day series Windies bowler Roach, team fined after Bangladesh loss Showdown at Gabba: McGrath, Warne to take on Australia 'We don't react to media reports' Afridi appointed captain for T20 against SL Bangladesh clinch ODI series win over WI July 28, 2009 Flintoff seen fit as Australia look to rebound Pakistan, ICC closer to resolving World Cup dispute Strauss wants players' IPL stint regulated 'I had a better technique than Gavaskar' 'Ian Bell will be batting at four' 'Akhtar's career as good as over' 'Aussies are not wary of Johnson's form' July 27, 2009 Bell to bat at four in third Ashes Test 'Full-time coaching is not my cup of tea' Gavaskar returns to MCA after a decade Akhtar in trouble over talk show appearance Bangladesh pile on misery for West Indies July 26, 2009 Emerging: South Africa outclass India Bell returns to England side for third Ashes Test Kiwis might opt for IPL over country: Vettori I quit Test cricket for my family: Flintoff July 25, 2009 Harmison set to retire after Ashes: reports Ganguly denies accusing BCCI of discrimination Sangakkara topples Gambhir from top of Test batsmen rankings Ganguly to captain KKR in 2010? Ponting surprised at heckling he received at Lord's Sri Lanka closes gap on India in Test rankings July 24, 2009 Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi to host Champions League matches Jaipur to host India-Aus first ODI 2009 World Cricket Calendar Sangakkara frustrates Pakistan in drawn Test Emerging players: India score easy win over New Zealand Muralitharan returns in new-look Sri Lanka ODI squad Injured Pietersen in England's Champions Trophy squad Gavaskar is still scared of 'Bouncer and Beamer' Edgbaston pitch is like jelly 'Cricket is resilient, strong and still developing' India emerging players suffer defeat Swine flu scare for Oz cricketers 'Money is destroying the fabric of the game' July 23, 2009 Lee misses tour match, doubt for third Test Pakistan tighten grip over Sri Lanka 'Test cricket will survive because it has to' Pietersen injury could wreck Ashes dream Australia name 30-member CT squad Australia lost competitive edge due to tab on sledging: Watson 'Test cricket could be dead in a decade' England fined for slow over-rate in Lord's Test July 22, 2009 Flintoff may need artificial knee within 20 years: Surgeon West Indies selectors stick with weakened squad for ODIs Pietersen ruled out of Ashes series Malik puts Pakistan in command Shoaib ignored, Asif in Pak Champions Trophy squad Kaneria reprimanded for using abusive language 'It's difficult as we are playing so much cricket' Pietersen doubtful for third Test We can manage without Flintoff: Flower Mitch's wrist is at 45 degrees and... West Indies players end strike Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers July 21, 2009 Pietersen to seek medical advice on injured Achilles Australia backing Johnson to come good 2009 World Cricket Calendar Tyagi's 6-37 in vain as India lose to SA Kaneria puts Sri Lanka in a spin Trinidad chief raises prospect of split from Windies 'Lifting the Ashes would be the perfect way to go' India off to winning start in Emerging Tournament Bangladesh record historic series win ICC Champions Trophy schedule July 20, 2009 Late wickets stall Pakistan's progress India meet Pakistan first in Champions Trophy $4 million prize-money for Champions Trophy Flintoff bowls England to victory at Lord's Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI Oz media call umpires 'circus clowns' ICC's Twenty20 love affair killing Tests: Ian Chappell Vaas to retire from Test cricket West Indies slump again against Bangladesh Australia eye world record chase at Lord's July 19, 2009 Australia launch spirited counter-attack When an injured Pietersen had 4 injections... 'Retirement frenzy will spur Flintoff' July 18, 2009 England take massive overall lead Vaas set to play his final Test Accurate Australia restrain England Kambli and Tendulkar come face-to-face Akhtar ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs Chawla looking to improve batting England extend overall lead over Australia Australia bowled out for 215 Bangladesh spinners have Windies in trouble July 17, 2009 Anderson puts England in command Prasad refuses to blame IPL for dismal T20 World Cup show Channel airs Kambli's remarks on Tendulkar Anderson revives England with bat and ball Sri Lanka recall Vaas for final Test vs Pakistan CA lifts ban on NSW bowler Aaron Bird Sachin is unparalleled in T20 too: Amre Now IPL-style T20 league in USA Imposing theatre intimidates Australians England's batting goes from good to bad to ugly July 16, 2009 Australia fight back after Strauss ton Lancashire University honorary fellowship for Ganguly Flintoff's retirement 'circus' could distract England, says Ponting What England did was 'just': Warne July 15, 2009 Sreesanth likely to become Kerala captain England to field five bowlers at Lord's Gambhir moves to top of Test rankings Lee ruled out of second Test with rib injury Andrew Flintoff factfile Flintoff to retire from Test cricket IPL hastening Test cricket's death: MCC 'I'm a bit surprised at all the hullabaloo' 'England's time-wasting tactics were amateur and embarrassing' July 14, 2009 I have never said anything against Sachin: Kambli India gets eight of Pakistan's 14 World Cup matches Shakib, Shahadat fined for excessive appealing BCCI dismisses Kambli's charge of racial bias Sri Lanka snatch victory from brittle Pakistan 'Flintoff is like a second hand car' Who's Ponting to lecture on spirit of game, asks Fletcher Bangladesh beat Windies to seal rare Test win July 13, 2009 Flintoff doubtful for second Test Alam and bowlers lead Pakistan fightback I didn't quite play like Yuvraj: Panesar 2011 World Cup to be launched officially on July 14 Rude awakening for Australia No sign of quick end to Windies player strike July 12, 2009 England hold on for improbable draw in first Ashes Test Collingwood fights lonely rearguard battle Sri Lanka seize control after Pakistan collapse England in disarray in first Test Warne loses in Poker Series Twenty20 Test matches in future? Windies' Phillips falls six short of Test debut ton July 11, 2009 Ruthless Australia scent victory North scores century on Ashes debut Tigers tail wags against Windies Australia bat throughout third day to take lead July 10, 2009 Australia overhaul England first innings tally Gavaskar celebrates 60th birthday in Puttaparthi Anderson strikes twice to peg back Australia Rain wrecks Day 1 of Windies Test Talks over West Indies players' strike fail 'What offends me are the comments on Mr Gavaskar, Sachin' 'Don't blame IPL for India's T20 WC debacle' Chappell, Graveney inducted into ICC Hall of Fame July 09, 2009 Ponting and Katich defy England bowlers Australia make strong reply The IPL is here to stay: Lalit Modi Sunil Gavaskar facts and figures Tendulkar not fit for T20: Buchanan Swann takes flight in first Ashes Test Reifer to skipper ad-hoc Windies team July 08, 2009 Honours even after opening day of first Ashes Test After boycott, Windies scramble to find team England recover after early setbacks Dravid will be a bonus for ODI team: Ganguly Contracted players must play for states when free Australia pacers reduce England to 97-3 at lunch England elect to bat in Ashes first Test Ganguly eyes innings as administrator Shoaib Akhtar ruffles feathers yet again West Indies players to boycott Bangladesh series July 07, 2009 Vengsarkar, Vilasrao elected unopposed as MCA VPs Sangakkara praises bowlers after Pakistan demolition Younis blames pressure on youngsters for defeat Herath helps Sri Lanka stun Pakistan No permanent slot for IPL in ICC calendar Barath gets WI call for Bangladesh Test South Australia ropes in Ajantha Mendis Mascarenhas helps Royals beat Middlesex Bond recalled to NZ one-day squad July 06, 2009 Brett Lee ruled out of first Test Dhoni starts the new ODI season impressively Windies players snub T20 World Cup launch Pietersen best batsman; Tendulkar doesn't get a vote! Pakistan closing in on Test win in Sri Lanka Brett Lee doubtful for first Ashes Test Umpire killed by ball thrown by fielder Badrinath to lead in Emerging Players' tourney Dravid among Champions Trophy probables ICC to rejuvenate, re-brand Champions Trophy 'Ishant looked a different bowler with the new ball,' says Dhoni July 05, 2009 Fourth ODI washed out, India clinch series 2-1 Yousuf celebrates return with century PCB gives contracts to 'rebel' trio England pick Onions for Ashes opener India grouped with SA for 2010 T20 World Cup July 04, 2009 Bowlers dominate first day Vaas retires from Test cricket 'Captaincy is like facing an oncoming train' India aim for second ODI series triumph Dhoni steers India to victory in the rain July 03, 2009 Rain delays start of third ODI More Indians will be added to ICC Hall of Fame Muralitharan may play for Victoria in T20 Big Bash New Zealand delay team announcement for Sri Lanka tour Brett Lee swings back into form Muralitharan to miss first Test against Pakistan Sri Lanka face wicketkeeper puzzle in first Test Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals in charity match July 02, 2009 Don't blame IPL for WT20 flop: Gavaskar Focus on India cap, not IPL, says Gavaskar Asif fined, cleared for Champions Trophy selection Under-pressure India face daunting task Pakistan shifts home series against NZ to neutral venue Rajasthan Royals call back Kaif Bopara plans to prolong golden run Broad looks to turn potential into performance July 01, 2009 BCCI ignores Eden Gardens again ICC ponder four-day Tests as part of innovations Graeme Smith bags top SA cricket awards Guwahati to host India-Australia ODI Flintoff's action an unwanted 'distraction' Gayle signs up with Western Australia Ponting is crap as captain: Thomson Hughes times it right in rising for the Ashes Ponting plots his final act of revenge Johnson looms as Australia's answer to Flintoff June 29, 2009 'I waited for the Indians to play rash shots' 'We should have paid more respect to the West Indies bowlers,' admits Dhoni Vaughan fuels retirement speculation West Indies beat India by 8 wickets, level series 1-1 June 28, 2009 Only three Indians in ICC Hall of Fame June 27, 2009 India vs West Indies series under swine flu scanner Gavaskar, Ganguly, Dalmiya to give lecture at Oxford Younis wants revised IPL contracts India, New Zealand for Sri Lanka ODI series Windies fined for slow over-rate against India We got complacent after taking seven wickets: Dhoni Yuvraj scores ton as India beat West Indies Team India ODI career stats June 26, 2009 Laxman, Flintoff guide Lancs to victory U-19 World Cup shifted from Kenya to New Zealand 'On paper, India should win' 'Would have joined army had Lillee not spotted me' Bond awarded New Zealand contract 'It is tough to forget that early WC exit' No neutral venue for Pak's share of WC matches 'Short-pitched deliveries were always a concern' June 25, 2009 England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne Umpire referral system in Tests from October 'We're focused on rebounding by beating India,' says Gayle 'Windies cautious against Harbhajan factor' June 24, 2009 'India will eye T20 revenge in ODIs' NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield 'It is easy to understand why Younis wants it' 'Defeat against England changed us' June 23, 2009 Champions Trophy a joke, says Warne Bangladesh sack Ashraful, Mortaza new captain Visa problem grounds three WI-bound players Ponting enthuses over rebuilt side I've earned my England place: Bopara 'I struggled because I had no respect for bowlers' June 22, 2009 Vaughan, Harmison left out of England's pre-Ashes squad No Indian in ICC T20 men's squad Pakistan recall Yousuf for Sri Lanka Test series Amarnath blames IPL for India's WT20 debacle Afridi undergoes dope test Afridi may become Pakistan's next T20 skipper 'Please come and play in Pakistan now' 'We dedicate this victory to Bob Woolmer' 'I was 12th man in India for four Tests' 'This is my last Twenty20 game,' says Younus June 21, 2009 Pakistan outplay Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup Sangakkara rallies Sri Lanka in final England win women's World T20 June 20, 2009 Road to the final: Pakistan Road to the final: Sri Lanka Bond eyes return to New Zealand team Andhra women's coach quits following controversy West Indies can sting like bee, warns Gayle Dilshan -- from liability to lynchpin Dilshan breaks Windies hearts June 19, 2009 Taylor-made win takes England to final Team India in Jamaica Sehwag may miss Champions Trophy Shane Bond available for New Zealand India's WC squad carried many injured players Waugh has no time to coach KKR 'Dhoni's honeymoon period is over' 'Chokers' tag continues to haunt SA Afridi rolled back his career in style 'Indian fans are the most immature' 'Being underdogs shields us from pressure' Team India manager under corruption scanner Pakistan shock South Africa to enter final June 18, 2009 Women's WT20: Kiwis too good for India in semis India fans must become better losers, says Tendulkar 'Bopara is a good first-class cricketer but...' The long goodbye 'Sehwag's absence badly hurt India's chances' June 17, 2009 Buchanan sacked as Knight Riders coach Women carry India's hopes in T20 World Cup Mendis from mystery man to plain magician IPL stint was very important, says Nayar Many questions, few answers Squad for West Indies: Nehra, Badrinath, Nayar in, Raina out ICL is low standard cricket, says Razzaq Chawla shines for Sussex again Discord in Indian team continues... 'It's not the first time I have been booed' 'It's not about what you can achieve but about what you eventually do' 'Batting was not up to the mark' 'Dhoni is playing for his averages' South Africa hand India humiliating exit June 16, 2009 Sri Lanka cruise into semi-finals India field unchanged team against SA Bangladesh lifts ban on ICL rebels Tendulkar likely to miss Caribbean tour Is IPL responsible for India's flop show? I feel sorry for Dhoni, says Smith 'Two more games and we can win the title' 'The row between Dhoni and the media was unnecessary,' says Srinath Sarwan, Chanderpaul steer Windies to semis Kiwis suspicious, Pakistan furious India in women's T20 World Cup semis June 15, 2009 Kamran guides Pakistan to semi-finals Dhoni wants to return to six-hitting mode Chawla shines in Sussex's 10-wkt win Kallis to miss India match Fear is the key Pakistan fumes on Vettori suggestions... 'Booing by Indian fans fired us up' 'South Africa will be difficult to stop' Dhoni admits he got it wrong Champs India crash out of Twenty20 World Cup June 14, 2009 India elect to field against England Sri Lanka repulse spirited Ireland Chawla hits unbeaten 102 for Sussex Yuvraj looking to bat up the order Gul bowls Pakistan to thumping win over New Zealand WT20: Indian women beat Pakistan Is Team India taking the World T20 lightly? June 13, 2009 South Africa inch closer to semi-finals 'It's nice to see hard work paying off' 'I hope India plays well and pulls it through,'says Tendulkar Dhoni confident India can win title again Windies hand champs India a drubbing June 12, 2009 Sri Lanka make superb Super 8 start Full marks for Colvin as England crush India Waugh condemns attacks on Indian students 'Of course I have changed but ...' 'England rely heavily on Pietersen, Flintoff' Symonds loses Australia contract 'We have to win against India' South Africa thump England June 11, 2009 Redmond powers Kiwis to easy win over Ireland Karthik's inclusion in squad cleared No plan to bat at No. 3 throughout: Dhoni Sehwag to stay in England for treatment 'It was a narrow escape for me' Redmond on standby for Ryder Zaheer, Rohit star in easy win over Ireland June 10, 2009 Buchanan to work with ECB India elect to field vs Ireland Rain delays start of India-Ireland match Sri Lanka outclass West Indies Gilchrist urges Indians to continue studying in Australia Sehwag admits sustaining injury in IPL Ryder hospitalised as NZ battle mounting casualty list 'In T20, you need yorkers, slower balls' South Africa snatch 1-run win over New Zealand June 09, 2009 Dhoni vs Indian media: Part 2 Sehwag ruled out of T20 World Cup Symonds' absence cost Australia dear: Ponting Bangladesh coach blames indiscipline for loss Pakistan need big win against Netherlands 'Can't explain the reason for the defeat' Sri Lanka put Australia out of T20 World Cup June 08, 2009 Twenty20 is just 'Tullebaazi' as of now: Imran 'There was a lot of pride...' 'It would be miraculous if India defends its crown' How Gary Kirsten inspires Team India England beat Pakistan to stay alive June 07, 2009 Australia face Lanka in do-or-die battle How Ojha turned it around? Images: India too strong for Bangladesh India too good for Bangladesh June 06, 2009 When Gavaskar did a Dhoni Kiwis romp to seven-wkt win over Scots Dutch win over England is special: Smits Dutch newspapers rejoice at upset win over England England hit for six by media after Dutch disaster Rain may wash out India's opener Netherlands shock England in World T20 opener Netherlands stun hosts England World T20 opening ceremony cancelled due to rain June 05, 2009 Sehwag set to miss World T20 opener Wonderful unity continues to exist in the team: Dhoni Dhoni slams 'false and irresponsible' Indian media 'I'm impressed by the likes of Yuvraj' White replaces Symonds in Australia squad 'We're confident of defending our title' June 04, 2009 Symonds sent home from World T20 Sri Lanka captain urges fortitude England limp into Twenty20 World Cup Rohit may replace Sehwag as opener Gambhir, Rohit guide India to easy win over Pakistan June 02, 2009 Dhoni may prefer two spinners for T20 WC 'We have back-up plans, so I'm not worried' New Zealand beat India in WT20 warm-up June 01, 2009 'Kallis has the most to prove,' says Smith 'You have to look at India' May 31, 2009 IPL to boost India's confidence in T20 WC: Sekar May 30, 2009 Dhoni's men train at Lord's I'm not good at Twenty20: Pietersen Australia in best shape for World T20: Ponting Half-fit Flintoff a gamble: Ponting May 29, 2009 Pakistan lift ban on Yousuf and Razzaq Ponting promises bold showing from Australia at World T20 ICC wants quick end to Pakistan World Cup venue row ICC happy to keep T20 on a tight leash May 28, 2009 India had no role in shifting 2011 WC matches from Pak: ICC India favourites for World T20, says Kumble Flintoff backs India to retain T20 WC ICC contradicts Lalit Modi May 27, 2009 Yorkshire's Adil Rashid to replace Flintoff for World T20 Dhoni retains No 1 spot in ODI rankings KKR failed as a unit: Ishant Cricket Australia unveils schedule for 2009-10 May 26, 2009 England crush West Indies to clinch series 'I never meant any disrespect to Laxman' 'Zaheer's non-availability is speculation' WAGs a distraction during Ashes: Slater 'IPL win was due to a culture of learning from mistakes' May 25, 2009 'Laxman was told he wasn't needed' Symonds turned the match: Kumble, Gilchrist May 24, 2009 England score easy win over Windies Hyderabad overcome Royal Challenge for title Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal's bowling action legal 12 teams for inaugural Champions T20 'Sehwag, Gambhir need to shed fatigue' May 23, 2009 Challengers slay Kings to enter final Rohit Sharma is IPL's best under-23 player South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe Gilchrist had predicted six-wkt win over Daredevils May 22, 2009 Gilchrist leads Deccan charge into final McGrath may not return for next IPL Can Bangalore stop Raina, Hayden? 'KKR would have done better under Ganguly' Ishant Sharma gets sharp for India's Twenty20 defence Losing important players was a big blow: Tendulkar Manish Pandey rules out career in Army Semis will be different ball game: Kumble May 21, 2009 Bangalore edge Hyderabad to finish third Shoaib to miss World Twenty20 England-Windies ODI abandoned due to rain Delhi prove too good for Mumbai What Bangalore needs to make the semis Symonds is not considering retirement ICC, BCCI should stop treating PCB like beggars: Butt Chennai favourite to win title: Warne It's all about individual performance from now on: Dhoni Batting let us down: Warne We needed one good partnership: Yuvraj Pietersen out of ODI series May 20, 2009 Chennai beat Punjab to finish second Ex-England cricketer Lewis jailed for 13 years Kolkata knock Rajasthan out Australia selections spell trouble for England 'A legend and a true gentleman' Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss Rajasthan in must-win battle against resurgent Kolkata Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad May 19, 2009 Bangalore stun Delhi, keep hopes alive Former Pakistan batsman Ijaz bailed in fraud case Rajasthan in must-win battle against resurgent KKR Water sports keeps Hayden on his toes 'I am delighted for the boys and for SRK' Betting suspect Banjo comes to IPL May 18, 2009 Hodge, McCullum help Kolkata beat Chennai Anderson, Bresnan help England crush Windies Delhi hurdle awaits Bangalore on Tuesday Habibul Bashar to quit Indian Cricket League I thought I missed my hat-trick: Yuvraj India-Pakistan practice match ahead of T20 World Cup I want to get among runs: Sehwag Delhi trounce Rajasthan, stay on top England scent victory as West Indies wilt May 17, 2009 Yuvraj does the 'trick' again for Kings XI England close in on series victory Deccan Chargers beat Kolkata in last-ball thriller May 16, 2009 Hayden does it again for CSK; Mumbai out of contention in IPL Rajasthan eyeing semifinal spot against Delhi on Sunday Flintoff struggling to make World Twenty20 England-WI second Test day two washed out May 15, 2009 Punjab sink Delhi to stay afloat 'IPL is joke but match-fixing in it isn't' Tait feels 'a kick in the teeth' 'Warne could not resist playing Tendulkar' Punjab face uphill battle against Delhi ICC rejects Pakistan's World Cup claims Cook and Bopara plunder West Indies May 14, 2009 Rajasthan pip Mumbai by two runs Taylor helps Bangalore edge Chennai Botha roped in by Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals may play at Lord's Hughes awarded first Australian contract India to play four ODIs in West Indies Vengsarkar slams Umpire Decision Review System Extra hour for rain-affected matches in IPL We committed cricket suicide: Gilchrist May 13, 2009 Bhatia shines with the ball for Delhi Chris Gayle ready to give up captaincy Cricket to make Asian Games bow in China Nothing works like victory: Tendulkar Deccan Chargers hope to halt Delhi's winning run Cricket to make Asian Games bow in China next year Watson likely to be available for Ashes series Umpire's word final for Ashes but ICC keen on reviews Botha's 'doosra' declared illegal by ICC May 12, 2009 Hail Harbhajan, Bravo Mumbai! Kolkata declines to comment on Jadeja revelation SMS game introduced in IPL withdrawn A Taylor-made win for Bangalore Injured Warne out of IPL for 10 days Bangalore face do-or-die clash against Kolkata Pakistan hire psychologist with World Cup in mind Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for a full series in July Harper suggests baseball helmets for umpires Ajmal sent to Australia for review of action Rohit looks like fighting for the Purple Cap: Gilchrist Ryder in drunken brawl, claims report May 11, 2009 Hyderabad thrash Rajasthan IPL: Clash of Aussie titans in diamond city May 10, 2009 Daredevils beat Knight Riders, reach top of IPL table ICC to review umpire referral system, day-night Tests Mumbai beat Bangalore by 16 runs Bell and Sidebottom get England recall April 29, 2009 Punjab edge Mumbai for third straight win SRK to return to SA only if KKR starts winning Bangalore back to winning ways BCCI drops plans to go to Zimbabwe Yorkshire pacer Bresnan in England Test squad BCCI lifts ban on ICL players Yusuf took the game away from us: Sehwag April 28, 2009 Yusuf Pathan hands Delhi a Royals thrashing Collingwood wants Twenty20 captaincy India to host 29 games of 2011 World Cup Clarke guides Australia to win over Pakistan Warne wants top order to fire April 27, 2009 Tendulkar-Jayasuriya blitz fires Mumbai Gibbs, Gilchrist lead Deccan's charge Matthews punished for drunk driving Gillespie, Martyn to play in rebel US league Pakistan keen to host 2011 WC games in Dubai April 26, 2009 Rajasthan's batting woes continue Pakistan's Ajmal reported for suspect bowling action Dilshan takes Delhi past Bangalore KKR sends Chopra, Bangar back home Oram willing to give up Tests to prolong ODI, T20 career April 25, 2009 Rain washes out Kolkata-Chennai IPL match Ojha's spell made the difference: Tendulkar Deccan's Ojha has Mumbai in a spin NGO protests Shah Rukh smoking during IPL April 24, 2009 Symonds shines as Australia beat Pakistan Bopara guides Punjab to first victory Surgery rules Flintoff out of IPL, Windies Tests At 36, Tendulkar feels like 16 Sachin Tendulkar turns 36 It's the most important innings of my career: Yusuf Pathan April 23, 2009 ICL players heading to US Twenty20 event Rajasthan clinch 'Super' win De Villiers delivers for Delhi Engineer to help Cricket Espana catch the spirit Dada is a dude, says Shah Rukh Of Lalit's take, IPL's fake! Australia crash to Afridi's spin April 22, 2009 Gilchrist fires Deccan Chargers to the top Harbhajan told to appear before court IPL warns Pietersen for showing dissent April 21, 2009 Rain wash away Mumbai-Rajasthan match No ground big enough for Gayle: McCullum Kings XI Punjab blown away by Gayle Australia colts win final match against India Inzy signs American T20 League deal April 20, 2009 Hoggard upset by England treatment Hayden, Murali lead Chennai's charge Aussie colts need 108 for victory Strategy breaks trigger heated debate Symonds used autographed bat to get loan April 19, 2009 RP Singh fires Deccan to easy victory Pakistan likely to induct ICL players Dravid, Kumble lay Rajasthan Royals low April 18, 2009 Nayar launches Mumbai Indians ICC rejects ICL's application for recognition Tendulkar, Nayar power Mumbai Indians to victory Pakistan counts financial losses of World Cup shift Netherlands, Kenya, Canada book World Cup berths CA stops Tait from playing in IPL Australia end SA ODIs on winning note April 17, 2009 Pakistan stripped of 2011 World Cup hosting rights India U-19 lose final one-dayer in Aus Dhoni highest insured IPL player 90 per cent of IPL tickets sold McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders captain Heavy fines for slow over-rates during IPL II Pruning Rajasthan Royals squad was horrible job: Warne April 16, 2009 IPL-2 kicks-off with grand parade in SA Warne was not the original choice for captaincy 'The bowlers require to adapt a little' Bollinger replaces Lee in Oz squad for Pak series Ireland qualify for 2011 World Cup April 15, 2009 Buchanan's multiple would only confuse players: Warne Rajasthan Royals dump Kaif ICL threatens to sue ICC Flower named England team director Bhajji slams media on Padma Shri awards issue Kings XI lose to Chevrolet Warriors India rise to second in ODI rankings for first time Botha reported for suspect bowling action 'A fielding captain can act as a facilitator' April 14, 2009 I would have loved to be in T20 squad: Tendulkar Tendulkar gives Dhoni's captaincy full marks KKR to name captain on April 16 PCB determined not to lose 2011 WC 'It's a blessing in disguise for us' Smith happy under Warne's shadow 'I rather have one man calling the shots' Warne banking on Smith to win friends April 13, 2009 Gibbs and Steyn lead South Africa to series win U-19: India bt Aus by 9 wkts in three-day match BCB offers contracts to six new players April 12, 2009 Buchanan hits back at Gavaskar Rajasthan Royals lose IPL warm-up Bangladesh board offers contracts to six new players April 11, 2009 Bhajji focussed on good show in IPL 2 Bowlers will play a big role in IPL 2: Yuvraj Twenty20 cricket goes to Everest Lee would not be rushed back: Nielsen April 10, 2009 'This team is capable of winning anywhere' There is so much more to achieve: Gambhir IPL could have been held in India in two parts: Chidambaram Stalemate over, agencies to cover IPL Vaughan ready to make England return 'I've become more mature after NZ tour' Symonds return could be disruptive: Smith 'Cricket is a dying sport,' says Lara SA beat Aus by 25 runs April 06, 2009 New Zealand not counting on rain to save them: McCullum Yuvraj defends delayed declaration Dravid sets new catching record India made to wait for elusive win April 05, 2009 Parnell shines as South Africa beat Australia 'I will again start from zero' India consolidate early advantage April 04, 2009 New Zealand could still surprise: Taylor India announce preliminary squad for Twenty20 World Cup Hauritz spins Australia to victory Flintoff hat-trick helps England win series April 03, 2009 Warne declared fit for IPL Symonds in Australia's Twenty20 squad Michael Hussey pulls out of IPL IPL will take cricket to wider audience, says Hayden IPL opening day's tickets sold out April 02, 2009 Pakistan players to sue IPL Series win in SA will make Oz No. 1 Kirsten denies being candidate for England coach 'No one calls Royal Challengers a Test team anymore' April 01, 2009 Parnell youngest to be awarded SA contract Vengsarkar slams Buchanan's multiple captains idea Razzaq and Naved ask Pakistan to lift ban PCB hire bodyguards to protect Pak, Aus teams McGrath promises to be ready for IPL 'It was a shambles under my leadership' ICL-bound Pak players to face ICC penalty? Hadlee to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame March 31, 2009 Pietersen, Flintoff fit for decider Oram considering IPL pull-out No KKR without Dada: Shah Rukh New bungalow for Pathan brothers in Vadodara Close ICL, join IPL: BCCI told Subhash Chandra Lee set for pay cut in new CA contracts Amre named Mumbai Indians coach March 30, 2009 Strauss leads England to win over Windies South Africa continue winning run against Australia McMillan alleges unpaid dues by ICL: Report Miandad returns as PCB Director General ECB considering floodlit pyjama test at Lord's March 29, 2009 ICL ready to off-load Kiwi players Ganguly meets Shah Rukh in Mumbai March 28, 2009 T20: South Africa beat Australia by four wkts Sekar predicts Mumbai-Delhi IPL final Numbers to Note: NZ-India, 2nd Test, Day 3 Windies blow away feeble England March 27, 2009 Pietersen rules out returning as captain for Twenty20 IPL final in Johannesburg on May 24 I always look up to Ganguly: Chopra Flower a strong candidate for England job, says Strauss Dravid no natural catcher but has great concentration: Waugh March 26, 2009 Rajasthan Royals in line for Laureus Awards Nel announces international retirement March 25, 2009 Vettori would have liked to play IPL in India Make sport in India a viable career option: Gavaskar SA undecided on tri-series in Zimbabwe Kolkata Knight Riders to have multiple captains IPL in SA will be big hit, says Pietersen IPL's relocation disappoints Watson British media rues missing IPL riches March 24, 2009 South Africa to host second edition of IPL People wanted IPL in India, reveals survey Losing to Kiwis was turning point: Jhulan IPL will be a massive success: Modi IPL teams welcome SA as venue IPL in South Africa from April 18 IPL: Kolkata, Rajasthan keen on Pakistan players Decision on IPL host by Tuesday night: Modi March 23, 2009 Team India want England as IPL venue Shifting IPL a nightmare for Indian players Pakistan players want to play in IPL Painful to shift IPL out of India: Modi IPL unleashes a political mud-slinging IPL shifting is disappointing: Tendulkar IPL chief rushes abroad to finalise venue India, South Africa to play tri-series in Zimbabwe India miss out on second spot in ICC Test Championship Home Minister hits back at BCCI on IPL Chanderpaul century sinks England 'Bucknor was one of the best umpires' March 22, 2009 South Africa seal innings win over Australia Mixed reaction to staging of IPL outside India IPL host country, schedule to be out by Monday evening: Modi England beat New Zealand to win women's World Cup England front runner to host IPL matches BCCI shifts IPL out of India March 21, 2009 South Africa continue to dominate in Cape Town India beat Australia, finish 3rd in women's World Cup Guyana farce as Windies hand England victory March 20, 2009 IPL seeks 80 bullet-proof vehicles IPL may be held in May: Jaitley Prince and Kallis score tons in run feast Is Saeed Anwar's 194 worth going into the record books? March 19, 2009 No Australian would have rejected captaincy: Ponting Kent defend Clark signing ahead of Ashes Indian to head Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club India fail to make women's World Cup final Steyn gives South Africa upper hand March 18, 2009 West Zone win Deodhar Trophy South Africa pin hopes on new opening pair Injured Sreesanth to miss 2nd IPL Go ahead for IPL matches in Kolkata March 17, 2009 Indian eves lose to New Zealand in World Cup Voges puts marriage before team BCCI used financial clout to ouster me: Bucknor One-year ban on Sir Viv stadium Modi's financial bunglings under probe IPL submits revised schedule Delhi, Jaipur dropped as IPL venues March 16, 2009 T20: West Indies cruise to victory South Africa to stage Champions Trophy Sehwag rockets into top 10 of ODI rankings MVP: Sehwag's phenomenal value Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL Home Ministry tells BCCI it can't spare forces for IPL Gayle returns to Windies squad for England one-dayers Pujara stars in West's win over Zimbabwe President's XI East beat Central by 18 runs, set up summit clash with West Centre tells IPL to consult states for new dates March 15, 2009 'We aren't concerned with IPL security' Jaggi's ton help East win, shut door on North AP says no to IPL matches before polls March 14, 2009 Terrorists may attack cricketers in India too: Nasim Ashraf Our problem is how to save the IPL: Arun Jaitley 263 players for IPL second season Indian eves shock Australia in World Cup March 13, 2009 Modi air dashes to Delhi, to discuss with Ministry officials Mithali rises to 2nd in women's ODI rankings Home Ministry seeks fresh schedule for IPL Dyson banking on Bravo return for consistency March 12, 2009 Sangakkara appointed Sri Lanka captain No security for IPL in Bangalore Kallis to captain South Africa in third Test Hilfenhaus, Siddle rested for SA ODIs Fletcher wants Vaughan at three March 11, 2009 West Indies hang on for series win over England Strauss dejected but proud Indian-origin player in SA squad ICC proposes South Africa as new venue for Champions Trophy March 10, 2009 Prince back to open and lead South Africa in third Test Lahore security was inadequate: SL coach IPL security to be centrally managed: Modi IPL: Govt cant spare forces in May World Cup: India eves lose to England England victory hopes fade in Trinidad Durban Test: Australia thrash South Africa Australia retain No. 1 spot in Tests March 09, 2009 Trinidad Test: West Indies avoid follow-on Tamil Nadu win Ranji one-day title Broad vents frustration over Caribbean wickets Hughes' remarkable feat South Africa ready to send players for IPL Sourav disagrees with Sachin on all-time best team New ball will be crucial, says Australia's Siddle Kallis and De Villiers frustrate Australia Chris Gayle vows to bat again March 08, 2009 Pietersen declared himself doubtful for the IPL Pakistan chairman says tours could resume shortly 3rd ODI: NZ elect to bowl vs India Nowhere safe after Lahore attacks, says ICC chief England run feast puts WI under pressure Australia in command after another Hughes ton March 07, 2009 Women's World Cup: India win opener Strauss's third century of series lifts England Buchanan may be England's consultant Smith to miss final Test Australia have SA cornered March 06, 2009 I never wanted IPL to be postponed, says Chidambaram Miandad wants ICC to ban Broad after security criticism 'The speculations about IPL are untrue' IPL II to kickstart in Mumbai Hughes and Katich tons put Australia in control Don't abandon Pakistan pleads Younis Nothing could satisfy me more than saving players: Khalil March 05, 2009 South Africa target Australian newcomers Unfit Patel dropped from England ODI squad Moody rules out England coach job IPL submits revised schedule to Home Ministry 'India trying to isolate Pakistan cricket' India ready for more games if Pakistan lose World Cup ICC Women's World Cup kicks off Govt to take final decision on IPL Australian umpire slams Pakistan security March 04, 2009 Security agencies suggest IPL postponement Pakistan face international isolation Pakistan may play home games in England Our terror background helped: Jayawardene New Zealand likely to cancel tour of Pakistan Battered Lankan team arrives home I thought it was a joke, says Vaas' wife State govts should assess security for Tendulkar, Yuvraj: PC Security left us to be sitting ducks: Broad BCCI ready to reschedule IPL 'It's cricket that's now fighting for survival' March 03, 2009 Top flight cricket in Pakistan may now stop: Arthur Team India protests SL attack Stunned umpires caught up in Pakistan cricket attack Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan called off 'Sri Lanka team in state of shock' 'They are the same people who attacked Mumbai' Security issues in Pakistan prior to Sri Lanka team attack Players are out of danger: Sangakkara Sri Lanka's cricketers airlifted after Lahore attack No cricket with Pakistan: GoI Lahore attack will have impact on 2011 World Cup: Shah Modi assures tightest security for IPL 'The bus driver took us to safety' IPL to adjust schedule for elections India win Napier ODI after solid batting India, NZ eves win World Cup warm-ups ICC condemns attack on Sri Lankan team Sangakkara, Mendis among SL players hurt in terrorist attack Details of Sri Lankan cricketers injured in gun attack Cook century leads England to draw Bedi, Milkha condemn Lahore attack on Sri Lankans BCCI anguished by attack on Sri Lanka team Attack on Sri Lankan cricketers defies rationale: Ramchandra Guha March 02, 2009 Samaraweera scores 214 in Sri Lanka run spree Johnson leads Australia to 162-run victory ICC mull Johannesburg, UAE as Champions Trophy venues Ramdin's letter shows confidence and thanks Windies turn tables on England March 01, 2009 Sangakkara, Samaraweera punish Pakistan Modi blames Rajasthan government for defeat Sarwan hits 184 amid video referral controversy Australia call up Geeves as cover for Bollinger Lalit Modi loses Rajasthan CA election February 28, 2009 Bopara hits maiden ton as England pile on runs Australia extend lead to 297 against South Africa February 27, 2009 Strauss gives England perfect platform Australia take control of Jo'burg Test Now it's Tendulkar at Tussauds Flintoff to return home from West Indies tour England to make decision on Flintoff February 26, 2009 Younis grabs top Test ranking Ponting and Clarke steady Australia Australia elect to bat in first Test February 25, 2009 3-star Younis in elite company Younis fails in record bid as Test is drawn New Zealand postpone Zimbabwe tour ICL mulls legal action over recognition Johannesburg Test preview: Australia may field three debutants February 24, 2009 Younis sets records aplenty with triple ton Arthur confident Kallis will score Younis makes Sri Lanka toil 'IPL ideal preparation for T20 WC' ICC fails to end BCCI-ICL impasse De Villiers keen to become world's best batsman Australia, SA to battle for Test crown Arthur confident Kallis will score big against Australia February 23, 2009 Umpire Steve Bucknor to retire Delhi makes Ranji QFs from North Zone Defiant Younis keeps Pakistan alive February 22, 2009 Sri Lanka pound Pakistan with record stand ECB chief Collier says will not resign February 21, 2009 Team India get down to practice in NZ Sri Lanka punish Pakistan on opening day Naman Ojha to join Rajasthan Royals Injured Flintoff out of fourth Test ICC to meet BCCI, ICL to end dispute Gavaskar was a huge inspiration: Dravid English cricket severs ties with Stanford Baroda storm into Ranji knockout February 20, 2009 Windies last pair thwart England to draw Test 'Whenever the coach has tried to dominate there has been problems' Ponting's absence won't affect IPL: Modi Pakistan name untried trio for Sri Lanka Test 'It's not about being favourites' Eden to host all seven IPL matches 'Windies passed test of character' Strauss gets another bitter pill to swallow All IPL sponsors on board, insists Modi February 19, 2009 What makes Tendulkar uncomfortable? Rahane cracks ton as Mumbai beat Maharashtra by 7 wickets Pujara, Jogiyani set up Saurashtra win Ponting not to play in IPL 2nd season England sense victory against stumbling Windies Stanford under federal investigation February 18, 2009 US charges Allen Stanford with 'massive' fraud Team has the right balance: Kirsten Swann puts West Indies in a spin Benaud to hang up microphone Referral system is beneficial, says Lorgat Pakistan drop Afridi, Tanvir Luckily for me our captain is a left-hander: Swann England, West Indies suspend Stanford deals Allen Stanford timeline February 17, 2009 World Cup will not be shifted out of Pakistan, says ICC chief Lorgat 2011 World Cup may be shifted out of Pakistan Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame 'The ball is misbehaving a bit' New Zealand PM against team's proposed tour of Zimbabwe Cricket in 2010 South Asian Games Collingwood puts England in command Ban on 6 more Pakistan ICL players off February 16, 2009 Maharashtra beat Saurashtra by six wickets Gujarat beat Mumbai by three wickets Ponting turns up heat on South Africa PCB request on Asif's ban rejected Modi threatens to shift IPL matches from Jaipur Strauss grit gives England their pride back February 15, 2009 Sydney T20: Australia edge New Zealand by 1 run Yusuf's ton helps Baroda beat Mumbai Nagrik Morcha accuses Modi of cheating February 14, 2009 Second West Indies v England Test abandoned Frustration at Antigua Test match farce '83 World Cup inspired me to take up cricket: Tendulkar February 13, 2009 Why Irfan is not in the Test squad Karthik and Balaji make a comeback Dhawal deserves the selection: Rajput Team India career stats Australia retain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after decider wash-out Antigua Test halted due to 'unfit' outfield February 12, 2009 Playing in New Zealand will be tough: Tendulkar India will beat New Zealand 5-0: Harbhajan Harbhajan wants referral system in ODIs too Shell-shocked England seek Antigua tonic February 11, 2009 Peter Moores appointed Lancashire coach PCB lifts domestic ban on ICL players Jayawardene to step down as captain IPL drug tribunal bans Asif for one year How the IPL has pulverised the ICL England face test of character, says Flintoff Duminy retains place in South Africa Test team Dhoni hails Pathan brothers Asif to challenge IPL ban February 10, 2009 Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward Pathan brothers lead India to win Hussey brothers help Aus level series February 09, 2009 Yuvraj Singh in MVP race with Virender Sehwag West Zone lift 17th Duleep Trophy Dump ICL and come back, PCB lures Yousuf Simmons comes in place of Marshall 'India will go all out to defend T20 WC' Indian squad for NZ tour on Feb 13 India has edge over depleted Lanka Dhoni, Harbhajan to get special BCCI awards February 08, 2009 West Indies win after skittling England for 51 Sri Lanka clinch consolation win Nightmare start for new England captain India drop to third in ODI rankings Gayle earns the right to party 5th ODI: Sri Lanka elect to bat Duleep Trophy: West Zone in command Depleted bowling did India in: Dhoni Australia snap losing streak February 07, 2009 India eye series whitewash England fight back after Gayle, Sarwan tons Duleep Trophy final: West take control Bangladesh retain Ashraful as captain February 06, 2009 Video referral earns umpires unexpected sympathy Statistical highlights: India vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI Shilpa video to promote Rajasthan Royals Flintoff, Pietersen sold at record price IPL auction price list IPL auction: Who gained the most 'We targetted Flintoff to improve our balance' 'I was always keen to get Pietersen' Henderson gets a Royal offer India take No 2 spot as Kiwis beat Aus again South Africa captain Smith cleared to play again Gayle, Sarwan make England suffer West take command in Duleep Trophy final February 05, 2009 Tendulkar, Zaheer make way for Rohit, Irfan Jenner praises Amit Mishra 'A spinner has to bowl long spells' 'One Over Eliminator' to debut in IPL Muttiah Muralitharan factfile Muralitharan breaks ODI wickets world record Clarke says no to IPL, yet again Highest wicket takers in ODIs 'Clarke didn't want to be unsold' Pietersen, Flintoff are main picks Gambhir hits career-best as India win easily again Pietersen saves England on Strauss's first day Rahane's ton hoists West Zone Court summons Harbhajan, Mona for Ravana-Sita dance Aus pick Phillip Hughes to replace Hayden February 04, 2009 Vinod Kambli enters politics SL omit key players for T20 game Pakistan, Australia plan ODI series in UAE Pakistan, Australia agree to play series at neutral venue India to test bench strength in fourth ODI Harbhajan ready to lead spin attack in NZ Cricketers act as Afghanistan's ambassadors February 03, 2009 Umpiring howler accounts for Tendulkar yet again Shilpa Shetty buys stake in IPL team Muralitharan equals world record No rivalry with SRK or Preity: Shilpa India seal Sri Lanka series after big win Dhoni says team not chasing record Another award for Dhoni Symonds not in line for SA tour Flintoff hopes to be fit February 02, 2009 Ponting gets a break Pakistan court suspends ban on ICL-linked players Pakistan bars players from IPL Jhulan to lead women's World Cup team India eye series-clinching win Balaji to replace injured Munaf in SL February 01, 2009 South thrash North; enters Duleep trophy final New Zealand shock Australia in thriller ICC moving Champions Trophy out of Pakistan ICC authorises BCCI to decide on ICL England Oval Test win restored Uthappa shines as South cruise Afghanistan in final stage of World Cup qualifying January 31, 2009 West Zone storm into Duleep final Simmons hits 282 vs England Shoaib ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series Pak players get NOC to play IPL India elect to bat in 2nd ODI India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs, go 2-0 up ICC says Zimbabwe not ready to regain Test spot Dhoni reclaims top spot in ODIs 'Australia no longer at par with India, SA' January 30, 2009 Simmons, Barath make England suffer Rajesh Pawar gets his 'turn' Pietersen can be world's best, says Vaughan South Africa topples Australia 4-1 to become top ODI side Dhoni wary of chasing under lights Kaneria gets highest base price among Pak IPL hopefuls India looking to extend winning run North Zone on back foot East-West tie evenly poised Dambulla ton one of my best against India: Jayasuriya NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action January 29, 2009 Tendulkar key to India's No.1 dream: Warne Symonds fined for radio rant 114 cricketers for IPL's second player auction ICC reduces referrals in umpiring trial Rajesh Pawar's six-wicket haul puts West on top Badrinath, Dravid on run-spree Clark ruled of South Africa tour Afghanistan win to keep WC dream alive January 28, 2009 Stuart Clark doubtful for SA tour Miandad resigns as PCB Director General Stats: Dambulla ODI India demolish Sri Lanka in opener India elect to bowl in first ODI Gambhir-Raina partnership was crucial: Dhoni Forgery case against Modi in Rajasthan January 27, 2009 Zimbabwe beats Kenya by 109 runs Younis Khan replaces Malik as Pakistan captain Symonds in trouble again Sachin, Sehwag will be trump cards: Dhoni We had a depleted squad, says Ponting Jaffer CEAT Cricketer of the Year Victoria pacer Dirk Nannes joins Delhi Daredevils India eye encore; revenge fuels Lanka Flintoff awaits scan results on side strain ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal for England players January 26, 2009 SL name 15-member team for first 3 ODIs vs India SA beat Australia to win ODI series Pietersen hits century in tour match Indian cricket team reaches Colombo Dhoni has faith in Indian spin attack January 25, 2009 South Zone in Duleep Trophy semi-finals Cook England vice-captain for Windies Tests January 24, 2009 Zimbabwe team to play in Duleep, Deodhar Trophies Harmison cleared for IPL auction Sri Lanka bulldoze Pakistan to win series 2-1, Murali takes 500th ODI wicket Murali eyeing revenge against India Fourth ODI: Harris to replace Bracken England stars pledge 10% of their IPL fees to counties Dravid, Karthik steady South Zone Devon Smith returns to Windies Test squad Ranatunga challenges sack decision January 23, 2009 Murali eyes another world record Morkel steers South Africa past Australia England to play four Tests during South Africa tour England players get 21-day IPL window Kaif, Ojha lead Central Zone fightback Bangladesh win final ODI, clinch Zimbabwe series January 22, 2009 Malik questions Akhtar's future Johnson in Australia squad for third SA ODI Mumbai Indians swap Uthappa for Zaheer Sri Lanka revise itinerary for India visit Karthik rescues South Zone with superb ton NZ names two new faces for Oz series January 21, 2009 Victoria qualify for Champions League Haddin must be pushed up in batting line-up: Rixon Sri Lanka crush Pakistan, level series Spinner Parmar has suspect bowling action Parmar to undergo action rehab programme Duminy keen on playing in IPL Broad match referee for India-Sri Lanka series Bangladesh square series with six-wicket win over Zimbabwe 'Kevin Pietersen is a positive person' 'Players must put England before IPL' Nel handed 3-match ban for misconduct January 20, 2009 Pakistani banker is MD of 2011 World Cup organising secretariat Michael Vaughan's pre-comeback plans Justin Langer is back, this time as captain I will be fit to play in NZ: Harbhajan Butt century leads Pakistan to big win Oz not keen to play in Pakistan: PCB Just relax, Gilchrist tells Warner January 19, 2009 Price sends Bangladesh crashing Sehwag, Gambhir escape unhurt NSW first team to qualify for Champions League T20 Mitchell Johnson back in Oz squad What worries Mahela Jayawardene? Mohd Asif quits Delhi Daredevils ICC Rankings: Tendulkar, Sehwag move up West Zone prefer Powar over Parmar January 18, 2009 ODI career stats: Indian squad for Sri Lanka series Asif detained at Delhi airport Jadeja credits IPL for India call up Injured Harbhajan left out; Jadeja, Praveen to tour Lanka Australia beat South Africa by 5 runs, level series January 17, 2009 What keeps Sreesanth motivated? Hayden to work on aboriginal programme Kolkata Knight Riders may play IPL matches in Gujarat Warner to replace injured Michael Clarke January 16, 2009 'Zaheer is best left-arm pacer now' 'It feels special to be part of history' Murali run spree guides Sri Lanka home Mumbai thrash UP to win 38th Ranji title ICC officials have no regard for greats: Kapil South Africa win Melbourne ODI January 15, 2009 Team for Lanka to be chosen on Sunday 'Aussies will struggle to replace Hayden,' says Sehwag Ranji final: Mumbai set UP 525 to win Clarke fit for Melbourne ODI India's Lanka tour itinerary finalised India add extra Test, T20 to NZ tour ICC under attack for all-time rankings ICC presses PCB on Asif doping case Ganguly to be presented with golden bat 'Smaller window to jeopardise KP, Freddie's IPL prospects' January 14, 2009 Hayden bows out on a high Zaheer destroys UP, Mumbai tighten grip Napier to host extra India-NZ Test: report Laser allegations mar Australia's T20 win India may play first ODI in Dambulla Hayden weighs up post-retirement career options Gayle blows away Dhoni from top spot Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka to reach final January 13, 2009 Uttar Pradesh acts on Tendulkar's advice Mumbai put UP on the back foot NZ beats Windies to take series 2-1 'Malik does not deserve Pakistan captaincy' Matthew Hayden factfile Pietersen upset with 'character assassination' India to tour Sri Lanka next month I am retiring from cricket, not from life: Hayden Hayden announces retirement ECB has made English cricket a laughing stock: Boycott Ryan Harris to replace Siddle Brisbane T20: Hussey stars in Aussie win CA calls Hayden an all-time great Afghanistan players nurture World Cup hopes January 12, 2009 Ranji final: Rohit's ton props up Mumbai 'Pietersen first offered to quit in India' No more elbowing in 2009: Gambhir Mendis sets record in Lanka win Mendis becomes the fastest to take 50 wickets in ODIs Lehmann eyes England coaching job BCCI tops SportzPower Money List 2008 January 11, 2009 We did not back-stab Pietersen, says Harmison Pietersen wants to captain England again Warner destroys South Africa on debut January 10, 2009 Sparkling debut by Martin Guptill Lanka tour turning point of my career: Gambhir Chigumbura guides Zimbabwe to Bangladesh win January 09, 2009 Strauss says he is right man for job Strauss is one-day captain for Windies tour Ryder dropped after late-night drinking session Pietersen's offer was a joke: Warne Kiwis' decision on extending India tour next week I don't agree with neutral venues: Tendulkar SA captain Smith to undergo surgery Dilshan recalled for Pakistan ODIs Dhoni retains top spot in ODI rankings 'Ban double-sided bats' January 08, 2009 Uncapped Guptill replaces How Pietersen wanted Warne as coach: report 'Hauritz can replace Warne, MacGill,' says Ponting Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB I want to take my time: Hayden Hayden left out of Australian squad England to discuss one-day captain on Friday Blame it on Pietersen Andrew Strauss appointed England captain January 07, 2009 Shukla drives UP into Ranji final Pietersen quits as England skipper Pietersen, Moores both face axe Siddle's effort impresses McGrath Peter Moores follows suit New Zealand thrash West Indies Mumbai in Ranji Trophy final I was my own enemy last year: Lee 'KP likes only South African coaches' Australia clings on to top spot after Sydney win Australia notch consolation win January 06, 2009 Vettori supports extra Test against India 'Those two moments still haunt me' Ranji: Tendulkar opposed to neutral venues South Africa need 314 for whitewash and No. 1 spot Shukla, Parvinder lead UP fightback Saurashtra trail Mumbai by 390 runs PCB awards new central contracts Kent will let Ford take up England job Kapil Dev turns 50 Harmison urges duo to end dispute Chittagong Test: Sri Lanka destroy Bangladesh by 465 runs January 05, 2009 UP bounce back to dismiss TN for 445 Sri Lanka in command of second Test Shoaib is up for sale: Buchanan Tendulkar braves fever to hit Ranji ton India seek extra New Zealand Test Siddle takes 5 for 59, Australia stretch lead to 151 January 04, 2009 Sri Lanka may tour Pakistan in two phases South Africa make strong start Rift with Moores not healthy, says Pietersen Mukund ton puts Tamil Nadu on top Pietersen wants Ford as coach 'Pakistan players may skip IPL, ICL' Jaffer gives Mumbai good start Injured Smith out for six weeks Bangladesh avoid follow on Azharuddin's son hopes to make it big January 03, 2009 Windies beat New Zealand in rainswept ODI We will give tough fight to Mumbai: Shah India may play against Sri Lanka in February Harvey lashes out at out-of-form Hayden Dilshan hammers 162 to put Sri Lanka on top Clarke leads Aussie fightback January 02, 2009 Yuvraj celebrates spirit of cricket Trio arrested for threatening Dhoni Too early to call India No. 1: Ganguly Nov 26 terror attack cost BCCI Rs 120 crore India counts cost of scrapping Pakistan tour Gavaskar, Kapil in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Gambhir looks to build on dream year Bollinger, McDonald to debut for Australia Australia to celebrate 1958-59 Ashes winners January 01, 2009 No disgrace losing to India, SA: Warne Knee surgery successful, team expects Symonds in ODIs Kevin Pietersen threatens to resign over Vaughan's non-inclusion It's a 'systemic' failure, says Buchanan Smith to miss ODI series Smith reveals plan plotted to tame Oz Lee will return with a bang: McGrath December 31, 2008 Sri Lanka see off brave Bangladesh by 107 runs Rain washes out opening New Zealand v West Indies ODI No plans to host IPL in England: Modi Smith's men better than Cronje's brigade Dhoni receives threat letter, security upgraded 'Beating Aussies at home as good as winning World Cup,' says Kallis December 30, 2008 Tendulkar, Zaheer to play for Mumbai Gambhir, Harbhajan top charts in 2008 Sri Lanka's tour to Pakistan faces fixture clash South Africa crush Australia, win series ICC to introduce random dope testing Hayden retained for Sydney Test Defiant Ashraful leads Bangladesh resistance December 29, 2008 Tamil Nadu down Bengal to enter semis South Africa on the verge of historic win UP set up semi-final clash with Tamil Nadu Pujara steers Saurashtra to semis No place for Vaughan in England squad for West Indies Mumbai storm into Ranji Trophy semi-finals Dhoni stays atop ODI batting chart, Yuvraj at six Day-nighters will help Tests: Warne Australia to trial coloured balls December 28, 2008 Zaheer owes success to reduced run-up Sri Lanka build 406-run lead Should Warne run for PM? 70 % say yes Karnataka in driver's seat against Saurashtra Duminy, Dale revive South Africa Hamilton T20: New Zealand square series Brett Lee to miss Sydney Test 'Lee isn't physically robust enough' Oz, Pak to contest first ever night Test 6 Indians in <EM>Guardian</EM>'s World Test XI December 27, 2008 Twenty20 good for youngsters: Border Siddle puts Australia on top Karnataka on top against Saurashtra Pak cricketers ready to sit out of IPL Muralitharan puts Sri Lanka in control December 26, 2008 West Indies edge NZ in Twenty20 tiebreaker Uthappa's fine century saves Karnataka the blushes Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan Nayar shines for Mumbai on day one Pakistan try to save Sri Lanka tour Kirsten's success mantra for Gambhir Bangladesh fight back to stall Sri Lanka Australia falter despite Ponting ton December 25, 2008 Dhoni a good captain but... 'I am playing at team's request' Hauritz replaces Krejza for Boxing Day Test December 24, 2008 Symonds doubtful for Melbourne Test Sri Lanka pin hopes on Sangakkara Pietersen warms up to captaincy despite India defeat Gambhir breaks into top 10 England fined for slow over-rate Dravid to bolster Karnataka in Ranji quarter-final British media slams Indian team 'Australia is going through transition' December 23, 2008 Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Ranatunga sacked All square after New Zealand give up chase India rise to second in Test rankings India end 2008 with another series win Hayden may retire after SA Tests Fog delays start of final day in Mohali Declaration delayed to allow Yuvi, Gautam score century: Dhoni Aus coach Nielsen's contract extended December 22, 2008 Yuvraj ridicules Pietersen Why is a Test match called test? Gayle's century gives Windies hope Ntini, Gibbs get South Africa recall It will be difficult for England: Flintoff India cautious after early jolts Hauritz replaces Krejza in Aussie squad Fog delays start of play in Mohali December 21, 2008 Top-5 successful run chases Thick fog delays start of day three South Africa beat Australia after record chase Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crush Punjab TN gain 3 points in drawn encounter Gujarat thump Orissa by an innings Delhi-Rajasthan tie ends in a draw Pietersen fumes over leg before decision India strike back after Pietersen century BCCI won't face sanctions for not touring Pakistan I'm not bowling at my best, admits Harbhajan Ganguly retires from first class cricket Fans plan to build temple of Dhoni Edwards takes seven to lift West Indies December 20, 2008 'We are back in the game' Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Three Perth Test evenly poised One of my most significant tons: Dravid Napier Test: New Zealand in command India all out for 453 Decision on Hayden's future after SA series December 19, 2008 Vettori strikes after Chanderpaul century This ton better than the one against Aus: Gambhir Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan after India pull out Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Two New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad Kumble nominated to anti-doping panel Gambhir century puts India in control India elect to bat in second Test Gillespie shunted out of CA coaching session Bad light delays start of second Test Australia rally after top order collapse December 18, 2008 Spotlight back on Panesar after England defeat Ranji Trophy round-up: Rahil Shaikh sends Punjab crashing No need to change our approach: Pietersen Pakistan invite Sri Lanka to step in after India pullout Johnson has South Africa reeling India's tour of Pakistan called off India plot another English whitewash Gul to play for Western Australia Dhoni in two minds on demoting Dravid We are neither sad nor relieved: BCCI Asif's drugs hearing shifted to London December 17, 2008 Yuvi was asked to 'pretend': Kirsten Who is Vengsarkar? asks irate Bindra Who is Vengsarkar? asks irate Bindra Vodafone to end England cricket sponsorship deal England have the spirit to hit back: Vaughan Stanford pulls plug, ECB on brink of financial crisis Warner signs up with Delhi Daredevils IPL second season auction on February 6 ICC asks umpires to curb slow over rates Australia fight back after early blows Asif's hearing in London on Jan 24 December 16, 2008 Tendulkar as effective as ever: Boycott Tendulkar as effective as ever: Boycott Tanvir to play for South Australia Pietersen battled with fractured rib Pakistan eye Sri Lanka as India tour prospects dim Lee still the fastest: Ponting ICC rankings: Tendulkar, Yuvi climb up ICC rankings: Tendulkar, Yuvi climb up ICC chief praises England for resuming India tour British media laud Tendulkar December 15, 2008 It's the toughest Test win under my captaincy: Dhoni Tendulkar dedicates century to Mumbaikars Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Four New Zealand - Windies first Test drawn Sehwag swung the match, Sachin took it away: Pietersen India's skill made the difference: Moores Tendulkar, Yuvraj steer India to victory Gayle wants umpire referral system scrapped Ganguly to play for Bengal against Goa Bradman's 1948 baggy green finds few takers Dravid retained in Grade A BCCI donates Rs 3 crore for Mumbai heroes December 14, 2008 'We need to bat full 90 overs to win' Taylor lifts West Indies in first Test 'Sehwag plays a different game' Ranji Trophy Round-up: Day Three IPL transfer window put off by a week Sehwag sets up India's chase Asif wants neutral venue for drug hearing December 13, 2008 West Indies pull level in first Test Ranji Trophy round-up: Day Two Pakistani umpire Rauf granted visa 'Our partnership should set an example' Strauss and Collingwood put England in control England have the edge: Kirsten Dravid gets Ganguly's backing December 12, 2008 Yousuf steadies Baroda innings Swann feels 'awesome' with two-wkt debut over Saurashtra 234 for 9 against Delhi Day 2 washed out in New Zealand-Windies Test Mumbai all out for 180 against Orissa Kapil wants BCCI to release ICL players' pensions Swann spell puts England in command Cricket team should not tour Pakistan: Sports minister Champions League T20 cancelled Be ready for grind, CA tells players December 11, 2008 Mallya ready to grab Pietersen My prediction is 3-0, says McGrath India fight back after Strauss hundred Hashim Amla condemns Mumbai terror attacks Flynn, Ryder rally New Zealand England win toss, elect to bat England batted rather slow: Harbhajan Aussies wary of travelling for second IPL season Ajantha Mendis out of Bangladesh Tests '400 would be a good first innings total' December 10, 2008 Zaheer finds himself in controversy Yuvraj to play in Chennai Test Warne bowled over by musical Ranji Trophy knock-out matches rescheduled We are here to win the Test series: Pietersen Mohali gets final clearance to host second Test India's tour of Pakistan impossible: Gavaskar England to field two spinners in first Test 'England less affected, more benefitted' Dravid will come good in this series: Dhoni Dhoni thanks England team for returning to India December 09, 2008 Thank god, Sachin is in my team: Ishant Rain threatens Chennai Test 'My return has nothing to do with IPL' 'Kallis is a selfish cricketer' Srinath to officiate in NZ-WI series England try to focus on tough test England to donate half of match fees to Mumbai victims 'England need to adjust quickly' Former England bowler Lewis arrested for drug smuggling December 08, 2008 Watson back in Australia Test squad Watertight security in Chennai for cricketers Mohali doubtful as second Test venue ICL drops case against Yousuf 'Greed makes teams play in India' England cricket team returns to India Business interest in England's decision to tour India: report England to resume tour of India Decision to tour India unanimous: Flintoff Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer December 07, 2008 'Tests make a cricketer' Rauf steps down as umpire for Chennai Test India fans urged to back England series 'I still have five years left in me' Gower impressed by Pietersen's captaincy England Test series on: sources Clarke is Australia's million dollar man CA's relationship with BCCI a big 'joke' December 06, 2008 To come or not to come, England to decide on Sunday New Zealand recall Franklin, Oram Mumbai will be off limits for teams: Speed India needs cricket at the moment: Collingwood Dhoni's security to be upgraded December 05, 2008 West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 series Umpire Rauf to miss Chennai Test because of visa problems Pakistani pacer bowls 10 successive no-balls Ranji Trophy: West Zone teams well-placed in Group A Pietersen confident first Test will go ahead Kulkarni bowls Mumbai to an innings victory England team in Abu Dhabi Asif breaks down on Pakistan TV ACC urges India to tour Pakistan It's a whole new world of risk in India now: FICA December 04, 2008 Yuvraj back in India Test squad West Indies to tour England in 2009 Strauss says players happy to return Sri Lanka recall Jayasuriya for Bangladesh tour Teja's ton keeps Hyderabad afloat Patience stimulates Powar-play Imran warns England about India return Gibbs to enter rehab programme England to resume aborted tour of India Love of cricket helps Mumbai to recover December 03, 2008 Tendulkar left numb by Mumbai attacks Sri Lanka offers to play charity match for Mumbai victims Six England stars may shun India tour: Cork SA coach seeks Kirsten's help to tame Aussies Of placid wickets and a tight schedule Mumbai strike after topping 600 Ponting's slow play proving costly India confident cricket can overcome attacks England puts rookies on stand-by England security expert arrives in Chennai Security concerns addressed: Dickason Boycott demands ICC intervention to stall two-Test series December 02, 2008 Ranji Trophy round-up: Day Four Mitchell Johnson breaks into top 10 Jaffer, Rahane in record Ranji stand It takes two to tango England should call off tour: ex-ECB chairman December 01, 2008 Who has been hit for max number of sixes in Tests? Swann too reluctant to tour India If we could be fearless in '99 so can India in 2009: Shaharyar Ranji Trophy round-up Mohali likely to replace Ahmedabad Kulasekara fires Sri Lanka to victory over Zimbabwe India drops to third spot England team set to return by Friday: reports England criticised for dropping tour England agree to Tests in Chennai, Mohali Bangladesh's Razzak suspended for illegal bowling action Australia complete clean sweep over Kiwis November 30, 2008 Indian subcontinent may lose 2011 World Cup: Report Thaker's ton takes Gujarat to 291 for 5 Narwal stars in Delhi's victory Players won't feel safe in India: Vaughan If they don't come, we won't go: PCB India says no decision yet on Pakistan tour India unlikely to tour Pakistan ICC urges England to tour India Flintoff, Harmison may skip India Tests: report Flintoff, Harmison not returning to India England waiting for security report on India tour Dhoni hones shooting skills at home Haddin, Clarke put Australia on top November 29, 2008 Raina, Praveen rescue Uttar Pradesh Pathan siblings shine for Baroda on first day Ishant sizzles as 24 wickets fall on Day 1 Chauhan's ton guides Saurashtra to 270 for 5 PCA concerned about players' safety Mubarak leads Sri Lanka to narrow win English cricket team returns home England Test kits left at Taj England should go back to India for Tests, say former captains Australia well-placed in second Test November 28, 2008 'We won't return to India unless...' South Africa win Centurion Test Malik lacks Dhoni-style leadership qualities: Yousuf 'India's cricketing future in chaos' I could've been at one of the terror-hit hotels: Vaughan Don't force players to return: Hussain Chennai to host second Test vs England Champions League organisers to meet on Dec 8 for new dates Opener Redmond lifts New Zealand 'That was the largest argument in favour of India' November 27, 2008 South Africa reach 357 for five Sehwag to lead Delhi against Orissa Razzaq, Rana power ICL Pakistan to win Ponting for shifting Champions League 'Money not worth the risk' Middlesex cancel flight to India after attacks in Mumbai ICL calls off Twenty20 World Series England-India ODI series called off England to return home on Friday England Tests to go ahead: BCCI T20 Champions League postponed November 26, 2008 Watson slams Australia's selection policy Team for last two England ODIs on Thursday Symonds apologises for pub brawl episode Bangladesh score 250 against SA Smith turns to India for success Down Under Senior players unwilling to tour Pakistan: reports Ranji Trophy round-up: Day Four No place for Asif in ICL: More Kiwis complain of crowd abuse at Gabba India beat England by six wickets 5th ODI: India elect to field against England 'I thought 270 was very competitive' England skip training before fifth ODI November 25, 2008 Saurashtra make Mumbai follow-on Probe selection meeting leak: Pataudi Rawalpindi scratched from venue list for Indo-Pak series Coach Moles to rebuild New Zealand team India aiming for high-five in Cuttack Bangladesh beat India by five wickets November 24, 2008 World XI pip Bangladesh XI Symonds in pub brawl Symonds denies involvement in pub brawl Statistical highlights: India-England 4th ODI South Africa much improved now: Smith Sehwag lauds pacers after victory Ranji Trophy round-up: Day Two Pietersen hails Team India India to field reserve players in last 3 ODIs ICL: India beats Pakistan by four wickets Hayden cleared to play for Chennai England should open with Flintoff: Boycott De Villiers, Steyn to represent Titans November 23, 2008 Ranji Trophy round-up: Day I PCB sells TV rights to Ten Sports Kirsten reveals recipe for success in India India wins Bangalore ODI England win toss, ask India to bat Australia trounce New Zealand in first Test November 22, 2008 Taufel, Baxter to officiate Champions final Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe in second ODI Steyn spearheads South Africa's victory Sidebottom ruled out of ODI series India hoping to clinch series in Bangalore Katich puts Australia on top Kanpur farce: Umpires hit back India complain to ICC over Lloyd remarks Cricketers' behaviour has improved: Dravid Dhoni offered to resign as captain: reports Dhoni stops short of denying quitting reports November 21, 2008 South Africa's Harris out of Bangladesh Test Rain holds up South Africa's victory charge Hayden defends 'third world country' comments Govt apprehensive about cricket team's Pakistan tour Engineer blasts match referee for Kanpur fiasco Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur reprimanded for showing dissent Katich holds fort as Australia struggle in second innings November 20, 2008 'We deserved to win,' says Dhoni 1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe Smith and Amla put Bangladesh to the sword Sachin, Irfan make the cut Abdul Qadir named Pakistan selection chief Pietersen wants 'common sense' decision Miandad appointed director-general of PCB 'Mendis more dangerous than Murali' 'KP's indifference to spin is dangerous for England' No light at end of tunnel for England Harbhajan claims 200 ODI wickets Ganguly included in BCCI's Technical committee England elect to bat in third ODI Bangladesh forced to follow on by SA Australia dismissed for 214 November 19, 2008 Swann set to play Ranji Trophy round-up: Day Four Pietersen considers changes against India ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation Gavaskar was no angel in his playing days, says Ponting More blues await England at Green Park Dhoni wants hat-trick of tons from Yuvraj BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour November 18, 2008 Delhi crumble against Powar, Bahutule spin PCB will lift ban on ICL players: Inzamam Pakistan could switch home series to India: PCB India tour to go as scheduled: PCB India rise to third in ODI rankings India may play five-Test series in England Duncan Fletcher returns as consultant to South Africa Lee admits marital woes troubled him on India tour Asif was carrying opium: Naghmi India-Eng first Test as scheduled: Modi November 17, 2008 'We were looking at a score of 250' Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi Nazir century propels Lahore to ICL title Yuvraj reigns over England again India elect to bat in second ODI Gayle ton in vain as Pakistan claim clean sweep Mushtaq withdrawn from England's touring party to India BCCI wants England Test opener to be put off by a day November 16, 2008 Yuvraj's fitness only concern for India Sidebottom available for second ODI Pathan, Rahane shine on day one Ishant to miss second ODI, Yuvraj doubtful Hyderabad Heroes beat Lahore Badshahs in second final Dhoni hits back at Hayden for 'third world' comments November 15, 2008 US Cricket Council planning T20 tourney 2nd ODI: Pakistan beats West Indies by 24 runs British media go ga-ga over Yuvi, lambast England Akram attacks Hayden for his comments about India November 14, 2008 News agencies boycott Australian cricket Losing toss was a blessing in disguise, says Dhoni Lahore Badshahs win ICL first final England floored by Yuvraj 1st ODI: England elect to field ICL to reveal reasons for Cairns, Mongia suspension Bucknor to officiate Oz-NZ Test series Sutherland wants harsh punishment for slow over-rate November 13, 2008 We are not taking England lightly: Harbhajan Symonds back in Australia Test squad Ranji round-up: Day Three Ranji round-up: Day Four Prasad eyes more pace exploits Pakistan beat West Indies Hayden calls India a third world country England, UAE offer to host India-Pak series Confident India have edge over England November 12, 2008 SA - Bangladesh 3rd ODI abandoned due to rain Pujara-Jadeja in record fifth-wicket stand Ponting attacks CA, Roebuck Ishant, Sidebottom to miss 1st ODI If IPL is extended, Tests will be no more: Ponting Criminal proceedings ordered against Pawar, others Cricket may have football-style yellow cards BCCI refuses to comment on HC order Laxman overshadowed Tendulkar in Sydney: Symonds November 11, 2008 Ranji round-up Ponting has tough words for his players Lahore Badshahs romp into ICL finals Is it right to break rules as long as you win, asks Nielsen Hyderabad Heroes hunt down Royal Bengal Tigers Harbhajan enjoys highest ranking in five years Ganguly gave India strength of character: Sangakkara England humiliated in practice game 'Embarrassing but doesn't matter' November 10, 2008 Symonds returns to Australia squad 'It has been a fantastic journey' India crush Australia Ganguly an ODI great but just a level short in Tests: Gavaskar Badshahs, Superstars to clash in semis Australia fined for slow over rate Amla scores maiden ODI ton November 09, 2008 India set Australia 382 to win Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers ICL: Rockets beat Lions Hyderabad Heroes too good for Bengal Tigers England win tour opener Dhoni takes inspiration from Mahabharat Chappell slams Indians for 'negative tactics' November 08, 2008 Steyn helps South Africa to victory over Bangladesh Slow and steady Aussies lose the race Sidebottom likely to miss first few matches Naved shines in Badshahs' five-wkt win Australia struggling after post-lunch collapse Former New Zealand spinner Hedley Howarth dies Aussie eves thrash India again November 07, 2008 Ponting follows Gilchrist on Sydney issue Numbers To Note Kumble says thank you, goodbye! India to tour West Indies in 2009 'I bring certain freshness to England captaincy' 'Ganguly wicket was crucial' Krejza, Katich lead Australia's fightback November 06, 2008 India win toss, elect to bat Still lots left in the Test: Tendulkar South Africa beat Bangladesh by 12 runs 'Rohit changed the game' Ranji Trophy: Day III round-up Ranji round-up I didn't do anything wrong at Kotla: Katich Tendulkar's 40th Test ton gives India the edge Delhi Giants beat Chandigarh Lions through bowl out 'I could not have asked for more' Hyderabad Heroes crush Mumbai Champs November 05, 2008 Yousuf puts behind 'misunderstanding', rejoins ICL Murali Vijay set to open in Nagpur Sachin rested, Sehwag, M Vijay included Rohit runs amok PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL McCullum is New Zealand Player of the Year Marshall, Dasgupta power Bengal to win Indian eves lose to Australia again Dhoni faces a big test November 04, 2008 Tendulkar, Sehwag set to return to ODI squad Ranji Trophy: Day II round-up Injured Kiwi Oram to miss Tests in Australia Pakistan put Latif and Manzoor on standby I did not retire under board's diktat: Kumble Dhaka keep semi-final hopes alive Why Hussey chose Chennai over WACA Aussies hoping Gambhir won't play in Nagpur I will definitely miss Kumble: Harbhajan Twenty20 could kill county cricket: Bird Gambhir's appeal rejected, M Vijay in squad Australia seek inspiration from in-form batsmen November 03, 2008 Yousuf rejoins ICL; PCB shocked Tributes to Anil Kumble Gambhir achieves career-best ranking On-field exchanges look worse from sidelines: Ponting Yousuf recalled to Pakistan squad for West Indies ODIs Naved fashions Lahore Badshahs win November 02, 2008 Kumble an inspiration for generations: Tendulkar Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize Numbers To Note 'The body gave me the decision and the injury helped it' Kumble quits international cricket India-Australia third Test ends in draw Chennai Superstars crush Mumbai Champs Delhi Giants beat Hyderabad Heroes by 1 run 'It's the end of an era' November 01, 2008 South Africa destroy Kenya in one-dayer South Africa destroy Kenya in 1st ODI Kirsten rues missed opportunities Australia strike after conceding slender lead Shahriar Nafees leads Dhaka to victory Indian women lose to Aussies again Stanford: England opt for spinners Australia will go for a win: Clarke Gambhir ban again sours India-Australia clash Banned Gambhir may be allowed to play in Nagpur Test Justice Sachs to hear Gambhir appeal Archives Complete Archives		Get news updates: What's this? 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