http://www.cmdn.com/Cricket-News-List.aspxCricket News updates60http://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-aim-for-dream-finaleBangladesh coach Jamie Siddons said winning their one-day international series against England would be a "dream", but was anything but an impossible mission.The Tigers ended a 24-game losing streak against across all formats with a dramatic five-run win against England in the second one-day international at Bristol on Saturday.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:34:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Collingwood-wants-return-of-ruthless-edgePaul Collingwood wants England to get back to playing intense cricket as they look to recover from the shock of losing to Bangladesh with victory over the Tigers in their one-day finale.The all-rounder was in the England team that went down by five runs to Bangladesh in the second one-day international at Bristol on Saturday.That result gave Bangladesh a first win over England in 21 attempts following defeats in eight Tests and 12 Twenty20s.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-bring-in-Bopara-for-Bangladesh-finaleEngland have added Ravi Bopara to their squad as a replacement for injured batsman Ian Bell ahead of the third and final one-day international against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Monday.Bell broke his foot while fielding during Bangladesh's dramatic five-run win in the second match of the series here on Saturday and had to hobble out as last man, with a runner, in order to prolong England's hopes of victory in the final over.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:43:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Make-cricket-fan-friendly-says-Sri-Lanka-captainSri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged world cricket chiefs to win back fans to Test and one-day games with a balanced international calendar that gives equal opportunities to all teams.Sangakkara said global viewership of the sport had dwindled over the past year, despite a packed schedule of Tests, one-dayers and Twenty20 cricket."I am told about 40 percent of viewership has dropped for Tests," Sangakkara told AFP in an interview. "It has dropped for one-dayers and T20 too.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Press-slams-Englands-humiliation-by-BangladeshBritain's newspapers were scathing Sunday about England's shock defeat to Bangladesh, saying they had been dealt a "full custard pie in the face".Bangladesh won the second one-day international by five runs in Bristol on Saturday to record a first victory over England in any format, with the press branding it "humiliation".Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:07:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Coach-urges-Bangladesh-to-build-on-England-winBangladesh coach Jamie Siddons said he hoped his players realised "they can beat anyone" after their sensational five-run one-day international victory over England here on Saturday.The Tigers first win of 2010, and first ever against England, saw them end a run of 24 straight defeats in all formats dating back to a one-wicket ODI victory over Zimbabwe in Chittagong on November 5.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Andrew-Strauss-defiant-after-Bangladesh-defeat Andrew Strauss insisted he felt no shame at being the first England captain to lose to Bangladesh after the Tigers at last won a match in 2010.Bangladesh's dramatic five-run success in the second one-day international at Nevil Road here on Saturday, saw them level the three-match series at 1-1 and end a run of 24 consecutive defeats across all formats stretching back to November last year.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:14:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-women-top-New-ZealandKatherine Brunt took three wickets and hit the winning runs as England beat New Zealand by one wicket in the first women's one-day international here on Saturday.Fast bowler Brunt finished with three wickets for 31 as New Zealand posted 231 for eight in their 50 overs with opener Maria Fahey making 61 and all-rounder Sophie Devine 50, including two sixes.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ireland-retain-WCL-title-with-victory-over-ScotlandIreland beat Scotland by six wickets in the World League Division One final in Amstelveen on Saturday as they retained their title in convincing fashion.After being put in to bat, Scotland were all out for 232 after 48.5 overs, with Fraser Watts scoring 98 and Preston Mommsen 80.Ireland never looked in any serious trouble as Kevin O'Brien hit an unbeaten 98 and combined with Andrew White (79) to knock off the bulk of the runs in a fourth-wicket partnership of 160.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:58:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Mortaza-savours-victory-as-Tigers-tame-EnglandBangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza hailed his players' perseverance after they won for the first time in 2010 with a maiden victory over England here on Saturday.The Tigers beat England by five runs in thrilling fashion to win the second one-day international and so end a sequence of 24 straight defeats in all formats dating back to a one-day win over Zimbabwe in Chittagong in November.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:58:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Benn-banned-for-barging-into-Proteas-dressing-roomWest Indies spin bowler Sulieman Benn on Saturday received a one-Test ban for having barged into the South African dressing-room during last month's third Test between the two countries.The spinner pleaded guilty to behaviour "contrary to the spirit of the game", according to the International Cricket Council, the sport's governing body.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:27:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-beat-England-in-shock-victory_1Bangladesh won for the first time in 25 matches and enjoyed their first victory over England in any format with a stunning five-run success in the second one-day international here on Saturday.They defended a seemingly below par total of 236 to bowl England out for 231 with three balls to spare.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:40:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-make-236-7-against-EnglandBangladesh, after losing the toss, made 236 for seven against England in the second one-day international here on Saturday.Mahmudullah was 24 not out and Abdur Razzak one not out.England lead the three-match series 1-0.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:55:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bell-set-to-miss-Pakistan-series-with-foot-injuryIan Bell is set to miss all of England's Test series against Pakistan after breaking a bone in his foot while fielding against Bangladesh in the second one-day international here on Saturday.Bell, diving to his left at square leg in an attempt to catch Junaid Siddique in the 10th over, fell awkwardly as he landed.The 28-year-old Warwickshire batsman was taken to hospital where an X-ray revealed he'd fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:26:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Scotland-face-champions-Ireland-in-WCL-finalScotland will face defending champions Ireland in the First Division final of the ICC World Cricket League after a close-fought two-wicket win over Afghanistan on Friday.Ireland had secured their place in Saturday's final after beating Canada by five wickets on Wednesday ahead of their final match against the Netherlands which they won by 39 runs.Scotland bowled out Afghanistan for 141 runs. They then suffered a late-order collapse before booking their place in the final by two wickets with 6.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-and-England-series-excite-WaqarPakistan coach Waqar Younis believes his young side are about to undergo a valuable accelerated learning course with their upcoming packed Test programme.Waqar's men first face Australia in a two-Test series in England starting at Lord's on Tuesday.Pakistan then stay in Britain for four Tests against England that follow almost immediately afterwards.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:10:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Battered-Bangladesh-send-for-reinforcementsMohammad Ashraful could find himself playing for Bangladesh in the second one-day international against England here on Saturday just a matter of hours after arriving in Britain.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:37:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Paine-wants-Test-debut-to-be-family-affairAustralia wicketkeeper Tim Paine will have plenty of familiar faces cheering him on when he makes his Test debut against Pakistan at Lord's on Tuesday.The 25-year-old Tasmanian is set to make his bow in the five-day format after Australia first choice wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was ruled out with an elbow tendon problem.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:15:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Sri-Lanka-recall-Fernando-Malinga-for-India-TestsSri Lanka's cricket selectors on Friday recalled fast bowlers Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga for the first of three Tests against India starting on July 18.The selectors also named three uncapped players in batsmen Lahiru Thirimanna and Thilina Kandamby, and off-spinner Suraj Randiv, in a 16-man squad for the Test in Galle.Malinga, who has 91 wickets from 28 Tests, has not played the five-day version since turning out against England in Galle in December, 2007.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:24:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Cook-exit-takes-shine-off-Lions-winEngland Lions beat India A by five-wickets in the final of the one-day triangular series at New Road here on Thursday.Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale made 90 to help the Lions, England's A side, chase down a 279 target with eight balls to spare in the finale of a tournament that also featured West Indies A.Test opener and Lions captain Alastair Cook returned after missing the three previous matches with a back problem.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:11:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Waqar-puts-his-faith-in-AsifPakistan coach Waqar Younis backed Mohammad Asif to come good in his side's upcoming six Tests despite the pace bowler's unpromising start to the tour of England.Asif, who didn't feature in Pakistan's two Twenty20 wins over Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England, earlier this week, is set to lead the attack in the opening Test against the Aussies at Lord's starting on Tuesday.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:30:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australias-Katich-eager-for-Lords-returnAustralia's Simon Katich cannot wait to go back to Lord's where the first Test against Pakistan starts next week.It will be nearly a year since Australia last played a Test at 'the home of cricket' where in 2009 they lost the second match of an Ashes series England went on to win 2-1."Any time you get the opportunity to play there, whether it's a county game or a Test match, it's a very special venue and we are really looking forward to be able to play there again," opening batsman Katich said.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:10:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Murali-calls-his-bowling-action-a-gift-from-God_1Sri Lanka's world bowling record holder Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday brushed aside criticism of his bowling action saying his unorthodox style was a gift from God.Muralitharan's 18-year career was marred by controversy due to his bent-arm action -- the result of an elbow deformity since birth -- which helped him impart considerable turn and bounce even on the most placid wickets."I have no regrets at all of being called a controversial bowler," the 38-year-old told reporters in Colombo.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:21:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Suspended-Modi-takes-India-cricket-chiefs-to-courtLalit Modi has taken India's cricket bosses to court over his suspension as head of the scandal-hit Indian Premier League, a report said Thursday.Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi asked the Bombay High Court on Thursday to stay disciplinary proceedings against his client and appoint a "mutually acceptable and independent person or panel" to probe any wrongdoing by him, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:23:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bell-blossoms-under-Flower-guidanceIan Bell said he was delighted to have put advice from England coach Andy Flower into action during a match-winning return to the one-day side here at Trent Bridge.Bell made an unbeaten 84 as England, chasing a modest target of 251, beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their series opener here on Thursday in what was the 28-year-old's first one-day international since facing India in Bangalore in November 2008.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ashes-no-excuse-for-W.Cup-flop-says-StraussEngland captain Andrew Strauss has insisted blaming a poor performance at next year's World Cup in Asia on the preceding Ashes tour of Australia won't wash as an excuse for failure.No England team has ever won the World Cup, cricket's premier one-day trophy and many pundits believe they are unlikely to break their duck so long as they continue to head to the tournament on the back of an Ashes tour of Australia, where they haven't won a Test series since 1986/87.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Champions-Ireland-into-WCL-finalDefending champions Ireland beat Canada by five wickets at Amstelveen on Wednesday to book their place in the First Division final the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League.Ireland restricted Canada to 154 for nine and then saw John Mooney make 44 not out and Kevin O'Brien score an unbeaten 43 as they finished on 155 for five with more than 10 overs left.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:52:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-says-England-can-cope-without-Pietersen_1England captain Andrew Strauss insists he has no qualms about leading a side without Kevin Pietersen.The star batsman will miss the three one-dayers against Bangladesh, starting at Trent Bridge here on Thursday, with a thigh injury - although England selection chief Geoff Miller said the South Africa-born shotmaker would have been rested in any event.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:12:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Mortaza-expects-more-from-Bangladesh-in-one-dayersBangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza is confident his side will provide more of a challenge to England in their upcoming three one-dayers than they did in last month's Test series.The Tigers face England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge here on Thursday having been well beaten 2-0 by their hosts in a Test series that ended with an innings and 80 run rout inside three days at Old Trafford.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:42:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Broad-set-to-play-on-despite-family-heartacheStuart Broad is still set to play for England in the opening one-day international against Bangladesh here at Trent Bridge on Thursday, despite the death of his stepmother.Broad's father Chris, the former England opening batsman turned match referee, said in an International Cricket Council statement issued on Wednesday: "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wife, Miche.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:46:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Warne-impressed-by-England-ahead-of-AshesShane Warne believes England will travel to Australia with their "best-ever" chance of winning the Ashes 'Down Under' in more than 20 years.And Warne, currently playing in a poker tournament in Las Vegas, believes England have a "trump" card in off-spinner Graeme Swann.England hold the Ashes after a 2-1 series win on home soil last year but they have not won a Test campaign in Australia since Mike Gatting's men triumphed on their victorious 1986/87 tour.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:33:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Indias-Zaheer-ruled-out-of-Sri-Lanka-TestsIndia's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the Test series in Sri Lanka due to a shoulder injury and replaced by rookie Abhimanyu Mithun, the cricket board said on Wednesday.Zaheer, 31, has been India's most prolific new ball bowler in recent years with 242 wickets from 72 Tests at an average of 32.98.The cricket board did not specify when the left-armer, who played in the recent Asia Cup one-day tournament in Sri Lanka, picked up the injury.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:13:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Retiring-Muralitharan-says-his-time-is-up_1Sri Lanka's world bowling record holder Muttiah Muralitharan said on Wednesday he was retiring from Test cricket because he had nothing left to strive for."I have achieved what I wanted to achieve. There is nothing left or any target to reach," the 38-year-old told the Mumbai-based Daily News and Analysis (DNA) newspaper.Muralitharan will quit Test cricket after the first Test against India starting in Galle on July 18, but may be available for next year's limited-overs World Cup.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Waqar-buoyed-by-T20-wins-ahead-of-Aussie-TestsPakistan coach Waqar Younis was delighted with the morale-boost his side gained ahead of their Test series against Australia by sealing a 2-0 Twenty20 series win at Edgbaston.Tuesday's 11-run victory meant Pakistan had beaten Australia twice in two days after Monday's 23-run success at Warwickshire's headquarters.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:36:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bell-ton-sounds-message-to-England-selectorsIan Bell made his case for a recall to England's one-day international side with a limited overs best 158 for the second string Lions in their dramatic triangular series tied match against India A here on Tuesday.He faced just 143 balls with a six and 20 fours at New Road as both the Lions and India A qualified for Thursday's final, at the expense of West Indies A, at Worcestershire's headquarters.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Clarke-and-Waqar-salute-amazing-MuraliAustralia's Michael Clarke paid tribute to Muttiah Muralitharan after the prolific bowler announced on Tuesday his intention to retire from Test cricket, saying the Sri Lanka off-spinner was an "amazing player".A Sri Lanka Cricket statement issued earlier Tuesday said the 38-year-old, affectionately known as Murali, had decided to quit Tests after the home series opener against India in Galle starting on July 18.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:42:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Aamer-leads-Pakistan-to-T20-series-win-over-AussiesTeenage quick Mohammad Aamer took three wickets as Pakistan beat Australia by 11 runs in the second Twenty20 international at Edgbaston here on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 series win.Australia, chasing 163 to win, were dismissed for 151 with 18-year-old left-armer Aamer taking three wickets for 27 runs in his maximum four overs -- exactly the same impressive figures he finished with during Pakistan's 23-run win here on Monday.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:21:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Modi-rejects-IPL-probe-panel-a-second-timeSuspended Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi on Tuesday intensified his battle with the country's cricket chiefs by demanding that the panel probing him be changed again.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed a three-man disciplinary committee last week to probe charges of corruption, indiscipline and money laundering against Modi.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:24:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-win-toss-and-bat-against-AustraliaPakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the second and final Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Tuesday.Pakistan were unchanged from the team that won the first Twenty20 international against Australia by 23 runs here on Monday, when Afridi also won the toss and batted.But Australia made two changes, giving a debut to spin-bowling all-rounder Stephen O'Keefe and recalling medium pacer James Hopes.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:59:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-rules-out-immediate-Younus-Yousuf-return_1Pakistan's cricket chief ruled out Tuesday the imminent return of former captain Younus Khan to the national team, after the player's lawyer complained that he had been left out of an England tour.The player failed to make selection for the tour after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused to clear his name, despite an indefinite ban being overturned last month.Ijaz Butt said Younus and his lawyer Ahmed Qayyum had broken players' rules in a subsequent written appeal.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:01:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Muralitharan-to-retire-from-Tests-this-month_1Sri Lanka's world bowling record holder Muttiah Muralitharan will retire from Test cricket later this month, but may play one-day matches until the World Cup, officials said on Tuesday."Muttiah Muralitharan has decided to retire from Test cricket after the first Test in Galle versus India commencing July 18," Sri Lanka Cricket said on its website.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:03:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-OK-security-after-players-bottledCricket Australia voiced confidence in the security for Tuesday's second Twenty20 clash with Pakistan here after their players were bottled at the end of the first.A CA spokesman said one player was nearly hit Monday while another prevented a team-mate from being struck by stopping one of the plastic bottle missiles.Pakistan beat Australia by 23 runs to win the first Twenty20 international of the two-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:49:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Afghanistan-lean-on-Dad-in-last-ball-winAfghanistan held their nerve to beat Kenya by one wicket off the final ball of their ICC World Cricket League First Division match in Amstelveen on Monday.The one-day tournament for the world's leading nations below the Test elite saw Afghanistan seemingly down and out against 2007 champions Kenya at 134 for six, chasing 234 for victory.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:48:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Umar-Akmal-gets-Waqar-seal-of-approvalUmar Akmal was lauded by Pakistan coach Waqar Younis as one of the most talented players of his generation after setting up a 23-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international at Edgbaston here on Monday.Umar struck a Twenty20 international best 64, off just 31 balls with three sixes and seven fours, as Pakistan ended their 12-match losing streak against Australia in all formats.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:37:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-thrash-weakened-Middlesex-at-LordsBangladesh were boosted ahead of the first of three one-day internationals against England on Thursday after a 141-run success against a makeshift Middlesex side at Lord's on Monday.Bangladesh posted 301 for seven, then dismissed the hosts for just 160 with 10 overs to spare.The Panthers never recovered from a miserable start when opener John Simpson dragged the sixth ball of the innings onto his leg stump.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:31:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Clarke-bowled-over-by-neutral-EdgbastonBeaten Australia Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke said there was nothing 'neutral' about the support Pakistan had received from a capacity Edgbaston crowd here on Monday.Australia lost the first of two Twenty20 internationals against Pakistan -- the second is at Edgbaston on Tuesday - by 23 runs amidst a din of horns and chants from flag-waving Pakistan supporters.These matches -- and two Tests between the teams at Lord's and Headingley later this month -- were due to be played in Pakistan.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:07:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-end-their-Australia-losing-streak_1Pakistan beat Australia for the first time in 13 matches across all formats as they won the first Twenty20 international by 23 runs at Edgbaston here on Monday.They were indebted to Umar Akmal's career-best 64 that helped Pakistan to a total of 167 for eight after they'd been 47 for four.Australia, chasing 168 to win, were bowled out for 144 with off-spinner Saeed Ajmal (three wickets for 26 runs off his maximum four overs) and teenage left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer doing the bulk of the damage.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:02:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-add-pace-duo-after-Harris-injuryAustralia have called up pace bowlers Peter George and Doug Bollinger to their Test and Twenty20 squads respectively as replacements for the injured Ryan Harris for matches against Pakistan in England.Harris suffered a tour-ending knee injury in the fifth and final one-day international against England at Lord's on Saturday, which Australia won by 42 runs to reduce the hosts' winning series margin to 3-2.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:35:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Indian-cricket-captain-Dhoni-weds-reportsIndian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni married his girlfriend of two years at a resort hotel in the north of the country, newspapers reported on Monday.Dhoni, often described as India's most eligible bachelor, exchanged vows with Sakshi Singh Rawat at a private ceremony outside the town of Dehra Dun late on Sunday.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pietersen-will-come-good-promises-MillerEngland selection supremo Geoff Miller predicted a big score was "just around the corner" for Kevin Pietersen after the star batsman was left out of the squad for the upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.Pietersen suffered a thigh injury while fielding against Australia in the fifth one-day international here on Saturday.His duck in a 42-run loss at Lord's represented a 16th straight ODI innings without a fifty -- a poor run for any top-order batsman and certainly one of his talent.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ton-up-Bopara-roars-for-Lions-against-Windies-ARavi Bopara made 168 as the England Lions crushed West Indies A by 124 runs in their triangular series one-day match at New Road here on Sunday.But the Essex all-rounder's innings was too late to influence England's selectors, who earlier on Sunday left him out of their squad for the three one-day internationals against Bangladesh, starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday, although they did include Lions batsmen Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:39:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australias-strength-in-depth-reassures-JohnsonMitchell Johnson believes Australia will be able to overcome the loss of fellow pace bowler Ryan Harris in their series with Pakistan.Harris has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia's tour with a knee injury suffered in a 42-run win in the fifth and final one-day international against England at Lord's on Saturday.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:10:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Harris-joins-list-of-injured-Aussie-bowlersRyan Harris became the latest injured Australia bowler after he was ruled out of the remainder of the tour of England with a knee problem.The 30-year-old seamer sustained the injury to his right knee at Lord's on Saturday where Australia beat England by 42 runs in the final one-day international, although the hosts took the series 3-2.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:00:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Indian-cricket-captain-Dhoni-to-marry-reportsIndian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is worshipped by millions of sports fans across the country, was to marry his girlfriend on Sunday evening, television news channels reported.Dhoni, often described as India's most eligible bachelor, was expected to wed Sakshi Singh Rawat at a private Hindu ceremony near the town of Dehra Dun in the northern state of Uttarakhand.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:39:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pietersen-out-of-Bangladesh-series_1Kevin Pietersen was left out of England's 13-man squad announced Sunday for their upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh because of a thigh injury.England's selectors also chose to rest off-spinner Graeme Swann, a regular in all three international formats, following their 3-2 one-day series win over Australia completed at Lord's here on Saturday where batsman Pietersen suffered his injury during a 42-run loss.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:17:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Indian-cricket-captain-Dhoni-engaged-reportsIndian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is worshipped by millions of sports fans across the country, has become engaged to his girlfriend, newspapers reported Sunday.Dhoni, previously described as India's most eligible bachelor, exchanged rings with his girlfriend Sakshi Singh Rawat at a ceremony in Dehra Dun in the northern state of Uttarakhand.The Indian Express said Dhoni?s teammates Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina were among those present at the private event.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:15:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Howard-praises-India-pushes-ICC-presidency-bidFormer Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Sunday offered an olive branch to India but refused to stand aside as Cricket Australia's candidate for the next ICC presidency.Howard's application was rebuffed by the sport's governing body in Singapore last week in a decision that has threatened to divide the sport along racial lines.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:21:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-suffer-Sussex-thrashingBangladesh went down to a mammoth 149-run defeat in a warm-up match against Sussex here on Saturday -- just five days before the start of their one-day series with England.The Tigers' prospects for the three-match campaign against England, which starts at Trent Bridge on Thursday, looked grim after they began the one-day leg of their tour by being bowled out for just 104 inside 29 overs.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:55:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-get-set-for-Aussies-with-easy-winPakistan completed preparations for next week's two Twenty20 internationals against Australia at Edgbaston with a six-wicket win over Northamptonshire at Wantage Road here on Saturday.Although Zimbabwe's Elton Chigumbura made 58 not out and Alex Wakely 55, Northamptonshire's total of 133 for three rarely looked like troubling a Pakistan side for whom off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took one for 15 in four overs.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:18:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pietersen-doubtful-for-Bangladesh-seriesEngland batsman Kevin Pietersen is likely to miss the upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh because of a thigh injury suffered against Australia at Lord's here on Saturday.Pietersen, batting with a runner, was out for nought, after injuring himself while fielding as England lost the fifth and final one-dayer against Australia by 42 runs, although they still claimed a 3-2 series win over their old rivals.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:50:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Tait-leads-Australia-to-victory-over-England_1Fast bowler Shaun Tait led Australia to a 42-run win over England in the fifth and final one-day international at Lord's here on Saturday as they reduced the hosts' series-winning margin to 3-2.England, chasing 278, were rocked by an early double strike from Tait as they collapsed to 19 for two and their innings never really recovered despite Paul Collingwood's gutsy 95.Man-of-the-match Tait finished with figures of four wickets for 48 runs from 8.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:28:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-win-toss-and-bat-against-England_1Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against England in the fifth and final one-day international at Lord's here on Saturday.England, an unbeatable 3-1 up in the series, were unchanged from the side that lost the fourth one-day international by 78 runs across London at The Oval on Wednesday. It was the fifth time in a row they'd fielded the same team.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:38:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Modi-probe-panel-named-by-India-chiefs_1India's cricket chiefs on Saturday named the disciplinary committee that will decide the fate of Lalit Modi, the suspended boss of the scandal-hit Indian Premier League.Junior federal minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will sit alongside politician-lawyer Arun Jaitley and businessman Chirayu Amin in the three-man committee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Razzaq-stars-as-Pakistan-overpower-EssexAbdul Razzaq took three wickets as Pakistan continued their preparations for next week's two Twenty20 internationals against Australia with a 66-run win over Essex here on Friday.Pakistan made 204 for four, featuring 49 from Shahzaib Hasan and then held Essex to 138 for nine in the county side's 20 overs.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:42:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Waugh-says-time-is-right-for-floodlit-TestsAustralia great Steve Waugh has endorsed a proposal from Marylebone Cricket Club's (MCC) world cricket committee for the immediate introduction of day/night Test cricket."I think it will be great," former Australia captain Waugh, a committee member, told a news conference at Lord's on Friday."There is always going to be resistance to change, because it takes people out of their comfort zone," he said.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:41:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-want-more-Tait-fire-in-England-finaleAustralia will look for more "pace and fire" from fast bowler Shaun Tait when they face England in the fifth and final one-day international at Lord's here on Saturday.World champions Australia may have lost the series, at 3-1 down, but they have been a transformed side since Tait, playing for county side Glamorgan, was drafted in after the second one-dayer in Cardiff following an injury to off-spinner Nathan Hauritz.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:17:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Scots-edge-thriller-as-champs-Ireland-win-WCL-openerScotland defeated hosts the Netherlands by just one wicket with a ball to spare in an opening round First Division match in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League (WCL).In Thursday's other matches, defending champions Ireland beat Kenya by seven wickets and Afghanistan enjoyed a six-wicket win over Canada in the leading one-day tournament for teams outside cricket's Test elite.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/MCC-contemplating-Zimbabwe-tourMarylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is planning to send a team to play in Zimbabwe next year, if a fact-finding mission to the troubled African country comes back with a positive report.MCC's world cricket committee, chaired by former England captain Tony Lewis and featuring fellow former Test skippers in Steve Waugh and Rahul Dravid is keen to see whether Zimbabwe is ready to return to Test cricket.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:22:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ponting-says-captaincy-on-line-in-AshesRicky Ponting has said a third Ashes defeat is likely to signal the end of his time as Australia captain.Ponting, skipper of the teams beaten in England in 2005 and 2009, could become the first Australia captain to lose three Ashes campaigns in more than a hundred years if the 'Poms' triumph in Australia during the latest Test series between the old rivals, which starts in November."I'd probably be looking for a new job if we lose again," Ponting told the Daily Mail here on Friday.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pietersen-will-come-good-promises-England-coachKevin Pietersen may have gone 15 innings without a one-day international fifty but England coach Andy Flower insists it is only a matter of time before the star batsman is back in the runs.England are an unbeatable 3-1 up against arch-rivals Australia in a five-match ODI series that concludes at Lord's here on Saturday.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australias-Christian-out-of-Pakistan-T20sAustralia's Dan Christian has been ruled out of next week's two Twenty20 internationals against Pakistan at Edgbaston with a calf injury and will be replaced by James Hopes, officials said on Friday.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:20:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Delhi-2010-chief-wants-Aussie-tour-rescheduledOrganisers of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi asked the Indian government on Friday to order a cricket tour by Australia to be rescheduled to avoid a clash in dates.Ricky Ponting's men are due to play two Tests and three one-day internationals in India between October 2 and 24, overlapping with the Games which take place from October 3 to 14.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/New-chief-says-ICC-not-divided-after-Howard-snubCricket's new boss Sharad Pawar on Friday dismissed suggestions that the world body was a divided house after it rejected John Howard's bid to become his deputy.The former Australian prime minister's nomination as vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) failed on Wednesday when seven of the 10 Test-playing nations dismissed his candidacy at a meeting in Singapore.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:11:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/India-chief-opts-out-of-Modi-probe-panelThe president of Indian cricket's governing body has stepped down from a panel that will probe Lalit Modi after the suspended IPL chief accused him of bias, an official said on Friday.Shashank Manohar was due to sit on a three-man disciplinary committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that will hear allegations of corruption, indiscipline and money-laundering against Modi.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:45:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-NZ-stand-by-Howard-after-ICC-snubNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key Friday slammed the International Cricket Council's "shocking" snub of John Howard, as Australian administrators stood by his nomination to lead the body.Key commended Howard, a former Australian prime minister, for vowing not to withdraw from the race for ICC chief, despite his embarrassing and unexplained rejection by the sport's governing body on Wednesday."I think it's a shocking decision," Key told a local radio station.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:09:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Steyn-and-Roach-fined-after-fiery-TestSouth Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn and West Indies quick Kemar Roach have both been fined for disciplinary offences during an ill-tempered end to the Proteas' tour of the Caribbean.Steyn was fined 100 percent of his match fee for spitting at West Indies left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn and Roach 50 percent for a flare-up with South Africa batsman Jacques Kallis during the Proteas' seven-wicket win in the third Test in Barbados, completed Tuesday, that gave them the series 2-0.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:36:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/ICC-asks-Australia-to-drop-Howard-as-candidateThe International Cricket Council Thursday urged Australia to find another candidate for its presidency, as former premier John Howard vowed to fight on after his bid to lead the sport was rejected.The ICC threw out the conservative former prime minister's candidacy during a meeting in Singapore on Wednesday, prompting a furious response in Australia, where former ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed called it a "disgrace".Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:04:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Howard-vows-to-fight-on-despite-ICC-snub_1Australia's John Howard vowed to fight on to become world cricket president despite his embarrassing rejection by Africa and Asia, which was slammed as a "disgrace" by ex-ICC chief Malcolm Speed Thursday.Howard, the former conservative Australian prime minister, was due to fly home from Singapore after African and Asian Test nations broke with protocol by refusing to approve his candidacy at a board meeting."I won't be withdrawing," he told Sky News late on Wednesday.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:21:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ponting-proud-of-Aussie-fightbackAustralia captain Ricky Ponting praised his side's character after they ended a run of three straight one-day defeats by England with a 78-run win here at The Oval.Wednesday's result came too late to save the series but, instead of facing the prospect of a five-match whitewash at Lord's in Saturday's finale, world champions Australia could now end the contest just 3-2 behind.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:48:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-find-batting-rhythm-in-Kent-drawUmar Amin and Fawad Alam both hit half-centuries as Pakistan's opening first-class tour match against Kent finished in a draw here on Wednesday.The tourists made the most of a kind wicket to pick up some welcome batting practice as they extended their second innings total to 264 for four before acting captain Salman Butt declared shortly prior to tea.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Revolt-hits-Howards-ICC-leadership-bid-for-sixFormer Australian prime minister John Howard's bid to lead world cricket has been thrown out, the International Cricket Council said Wednesday, after a revolt by Asian and African nations.A statement from the ICC board at a meeting in Singapore said the conservative politician's nomination to serve as president of world cricket's governing body had failed to muster enough backing.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:49:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-snap-Englands-winning-streak_1Michael Clarke's unbeaten 99 helped Australia win the fourth one-day international by 78 runs at The Oval here on Wednesday and reduce England's lead to 3-1 in the five-match series.Vice-captain Clarke and captain Ricky Ponting, 92, shared a third wicket stand of 155 as world champions Australia made 290 for five.England, chasing a ninth straight ODI win, saw swing bowler Ryan Harris take five of their wickets for 32 runs.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-win-toss-and-field-against-Australia_3England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the fourth one-day international at The Oval here on Wednesday.Both teams were unchanged from the side that played in England's nailbiting one-wicket win at Old Trafford on Sunday that gave the hosts an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:52:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-call-up-OKeefe-for-injured-HauritzAustralia Wednesday gave a surprise call-up to uncapped spin-bowling all-rounder Stephen O'Keefe, who will replace the injured Nathan Hauritz in the Test squad to face Pakistan in England.The 25-year-old left-armer earned his breakthrough on the back of strong performances for Australia A and after Hauritz went home with a foot problem, further depleting the tourists' bowling stocks.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:29:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Former-Aussie-PM-in-dark-over-cricket-post-snubFormer Australian prime minister John Howard said Wednesday he had not been told why his bid to lead world cricket had been thrown out, saying his rejection set a "bad precedent" if it was because of his politics.Howard's ambition to head the International Cricket Council (ICC) was scuppered after a revolt by the council's Asian and African members.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:28:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Trott-ton-takes-England-to-victoryJonathan Trott's century guided England Lions to a five-wicket win over West Indies A in their triangular series one-day match at the County Ground here on Tuesday.West Indies A's Kirk Edwards made a superb 147 in 132 balls as the tourists posted 278 for six in their 50 overs.But England Test batsmen Trott (118), Alastair Cook (71) and Ian Bell (44) saw the 'A' side to victory.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:15:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Injury-poor-batting-hurt-us-says-GayleWest Indies captain Chris Gayle has bemoaned his side's poor batting, and the spate of injuries that has robbed him of several key players in the home series against South Africa, which ended on Tuesday.The absence of Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, and Adrian Barath for some, if not all of the series, meant that West Indies fielded an under-strength side, and South Africa had things mostly all their way.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Five-star-Aamer-stars-for-Pakistan-against-KentMohammad Aamer took five wickets to leave Pakistan with an overall lead of 187 heading into the final day of three against Kent here at the St Lawrence Ground.Left-arm quick Aamer finished with five wickets for 54 runs as a second string Kent made 259 featuring discarded England batsman Joe Denly's 63.Before stumps Pakistan lost opener Salman Butt lbw to Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmood on their way to closing on 86 for one.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Smith-celebrates-another-triumphant-Caribbean-tourSouth Africa captain Graeme Smith has hailed his side's dominant performance on their tour of the Caribbean, which ended on a successful note on Tuesday.South Africa wrapped up a two-month trip, with a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third and final Test at Kensington Oval.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:57:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-exploits-no-surprise-to-WatsonAustralia all-rounder Shane Watson says the fact the world champions are 3-0 down in the one-day series against England is unpalatable but unsurprising as far as he is concerned.Ashes holders England, who beat Australia in last month's World Twenty20 final, will move closer to a clean-sweep of the five-match series if they win the fourth of five one-dayers at the Oval here on Wednesday.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:52:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ugly-finish-as-Proteas-seal-2-0-series-win An ugly confrontation between Jacques Kallis and Kemar Roach overshadowed a convincing seven-wicket victory for South Africa in the third and final Test against West Indies on Tuesday.Chasing 47 for victory, the South Africans reached their target about 25 minutes before lunch on the fourth day at Kensington Oval, when AB de Villiers cut a short ball outside the off-stump from Roach through backward point for four.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/South-Africa-beat-West-Indies-by-seven-wicketsSouth Africa beat West Indies by seven wickets on the fourth day of the third and final Test on Tuesday at Kensington Oval.South Africa win the three-match series 2-0.Brief scores:West Indies 231 (D. Bravo 61, N. Deonarine 46, D. Ramdin 27, S. Benn 24, S. Chanderpaul 22, C. Gayle 20; J. Botha 4-56, D. Steyn 3-37, J. Kallis 2-36) and 161 (S. Chanderpaul 71 not out, S. Shillingford 25; M. Morkel 3-33, D. Steyn 3-361, J. Botha 3-46)South Africa 346 (A. Prince 78 not out, AB de Villiers 73, G.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:51:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Yardy-wants-more-from-EnglandEngland left-arm spinner Michael Yardy insists the team can play better despite going an unbeatable 3-0 up in their one-day series against Australia.The hosts' run has prompted talk of a clean sweep ahead of the fourth of their five-match series with the Aussies here at the Oval on Wednesday.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Owzat-Wisdens-net-charity-thousandsEditions of the first four Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks that were left in a 99 pence pile in a charity shop sold at auction on Tuesday for more than 8,000 pounds (12,000 dollars).The four volumes, from 1864-1867, had been bound up into one and were dropped off into an Oxfam (Oxford Committee for Famine Relief) shop in Hertford, north of London.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:35:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Optimist-Chanderpaul-backs-West-Indies-for-winWest Indies left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul still believes his side can pull off a shock win in the the third and final Test against South Africa.Despite another inexplicable batting collapse that left them on the brink of defeat, Chanderpaul believes "anything" can happen even though the side sank to 134 for seven in their second innings on the third day at Kensington Oval on Monday. They are leading by a mere 19 with three wickets standing.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/SAfrica-top-scorer-Prince-hails-world-class-SteynSouth Africa's top-scoring batsman Ashwell Prince hailed strike bowler Dale Steyn for putting them in sight of victory against West Indies in the third and final TestSteyn grabbed the wickets of opener Dale Richards, left-hander Narsingh Deonarine, and West Indies captain Chris Gayle in a devastating five-over opening spell on Monday that wobbled West Indies, after they dismissed the South Africans for 346 to trail by 115 runs on first innings.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:43:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Aussie-quick-Bollinger-says-5-0-would-be-devastatingAustralia quick Doug Bollinger admits being on the wrong end of a 5-0 one-day international series clean sweep by England would be "devastating".The left-arm paceman nearly helped bowl Australia to a spectacular victory in the third one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday.England, who defend the Ashes in Australia later this year, were cruising to victory but lost six wickets for 18 runs before Tim Bresnan saw the side to a one-wicket win with five balls to spare.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Cricketers-may-be-Englands-golden-generationEngland's footballers may have failed to live up to their "golden generation" tag but their much less heralded cricket counterparts may be closer to justifying the label.While Fabio Capello's men were getting knocked out of the World Cup with a crushing 4-1 loss to Germany in the last 16 in Bloemfontein on Sunday, the England cricket team were in the process of winning the third one-day international (ODI) against Australia at Old Trafford, albeit by one wicket.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Umar-Akmal-in-runs-again-with-centuryUmar Akmal carried on from where he left off at Lord's by scoring a century on the opening day of Pakistan's first-class three-day tour match against Kent here on Monday.Akmal made 153 out of a total of 360 all out just a day after top-scoring with 51 in Pakistan's tour-opening six-run Twenty20 win over MCC at Lord's.His innings against Kent was much needed by the tourists as Pakistan slumped to 53 for three with hard-hitting captain Shahid Afridi out for a duck.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:03:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Steyn-Botha-put-Proteas-in-sight-of-victoryDale Steyn and Johan Botha bowled South Africa to the verge of victory in the third and final Test against West Indies on Monday.Steyn captured three wickets for 31 runs from nine overs, and off-spinner Botha three for 34 from 18 overs, as West Indies, trailing by 115 runs on first innings, reached 134 for seven in their second innings at the close on the third day at Kensington Oval.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:58:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-sack-Shakib-appoint-Mortaza-as-captainBangladesh's cricket chiefs on Monday removed Shakib Al Hasan as captain and replaced him with Mashrafe Mortaza for the upcoming tour of England, Ireland and Scotland.Shakib was dumped just a few days before the team was due to leave for England, where he will serve as Mortaza's deputy, Bangladesh Cricket Board official Enayat Hossain Siraj told AFP.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:34:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Prince-gives-backbone-to-Proteas-battingAshwell Prince maintained some of the momentum as South Africa suffered a lower-order batting collapse in the third and final Test against West Indies on Monday.Prince was unbeaten on 78 as South Africa, replying to West Indies' first innings total of 231, reached 342 for nine at the interval on the third day at Kensington Oval. The Proteas lead by 111 runs.Prince has batted just under six hours and has struck five fours from 262 deliveries.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:14:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/All-still-to-play-for-in-third-test-de-VilliersA.B. de Villiers and Sulieman Benn, two key performers so far, believe the third and final Test between West Indies and South Africa is far from over.De Villiers hit 73 and shared in a record sixth-wicket stand with Ashwell Prince as South Africa, replying to West Indies' first innings total of 231, reached 285 for six when stumps were drawn on Sunday's second day at Kensington Oval."West Indies are putting up a challenge," said de Villiers.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:46:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Umar-Akmal-stars-as-Pakistan-overcome-MCC-BlizzardUmar Akmal made 51 as Pakistan began their tour of England with a narrow six-run win over MCC in a Twenty20 match at Lord's here on Sunday.Akmal's innings was at the heart of Pakistan's 165 for five, an innings where former New Zealand one-day specialist Chris Harris took three wickets for 26 runs.MCC, in reply, came close thanks mainly to a dashing 73 from Victoria's Aiden Blizzard.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pride-the-priority-for-Ponting-after-series-lossAustralia captain Ricky Ponting fell on the crutch used by many a beaten England captain when he urged his team to play for "pride" as the one-day series against their old rivals was lost.The world champions top-order, for the third time in a row, failed to fire as Australia were bowled out for a mere 212 in the third one-day international at Old Trafford here on Sunday.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-targets-Australia-whitewashAndrew Strauss challenged England to whitewash Australia after they won by just one wicket here at Old Trafford to go an unbeatable 3-0 up in their five-match one-day international series.Victory meant Ashes-holders England, who defeated Australia in last month's World Twenty20 final in Barbados, had now enjoyed recent success against their arch-rivals in all three forms of international cricket.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:38:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/South-Africa-regain-initiative-in-West-IndiesResolute batting from A.B. de Villiers and Ashwell Prince steadied South Africa before tea in the third and final Test against West Indies on Sunday.De Villiers was not out on 34 and Prince was not out on 26, as South Africa reached 203 for five, replying to West Indies' first innings total of 231, at the break on the second day at Kensington Oval.De Villiers and Prince defied the West Indies bowlers to put the Proteas back on track, after they slipped to 145 for five.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:26:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-edge-thriller-to-seal-Australia-series_1England survived a dramatic collapse to beat Australia by one wicket in the third one-day international at Old Trafford here on Sunday and so take an unbeateable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.England, set 213 to win, after off-spinner and man-of-the-match Graeme Swann took four wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs, were cruising at 185 for three.But they lost six wickets for 18 runs as they slumped to 203 for nine.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:55:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/West-Indies-coach-slams-careless-batsmenOttis Gibson felt let down again by the way West Indies batted on the opening day of the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday.The West Indies coach bemoaned the uncommitted approach of the batsmen, which resulted in his side being bowled out for a modest 231 in their first innings, after they elected to bat on a hard, true Kensington Oval pitch.South Africa in reply were 46-2 at stumps after their attack, led by Johan Botha and Dale Steyn, had inflicted most of the damage.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:51:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-drop-Ashraful-recall-RaqibulBangladesh have dropped seasoned middle-order batsman Mohammad Ashraful for next month's one-day matches against England, Ireland and Scotland, a cricket board official said Sunday.Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Rafiqul Alam said the 25-year-old had been axed after a string of poor shows, including the recent Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the two Test matches against England."We omitted Ashraful because he has been out of form since the Test matches in England.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Vettori-McCullum-to-miss-Sri-Lanka-India-ODIsNew Zealand has left its two most senior cricketers, Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum, out of the squad named Sunday for next month's limited over series against Sri Lanka and India in Sri Lanka.Vettori has been allowed to stay home as the tour coincides with the birth of his second child while McCullum, whose wife is also due to give birth next month, is to undergo a reconditioning programme, coach Mark Greatbatch said.Ross Taylor will take over the captaincy in place of Vettori.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australias-Smith-follows-Warne-pathSteven Smith will look to make an impact on the same ground as fellow Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne when his side face England at Old Trafford in a one-day international on Sunday.It was at Old Trafford back in 1993 where Warne, one of the greatest leg-spinners cricket has known, bowled the 'ball of the century' to dismiss Mike Gatting in an Ashes Test.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:56:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Botha-Steyn-put-South-Africa-on-topSouth Africa were 46-2 at stumps on the first day of the final Test against West Indies on Saturday after their attack, led by Johan Botha and Dale Steyn, had helped restrict the home team to 231 all out.Off-spinner Botha was the most successful Proteas bowler with four wickets for 56 runs from 19.5 overs, as West Indies, electing to bat on a hard, true pitch at Kensington Oval, were dismissed about 40 minutes before the scheduled close.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:20:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bresnan-warns-England-of-hard-work-aheadTim Bresnan has told his England team-mates to maintain the standard they've set for themselves when they face Australia in the third of five one-day internationals on Sunday.England are 2-0 up against the world champions and victory at Old Trafford would give them an unbeatable lead.But Bresnan, a member of the England team that beat Australia in last month's World Twenty20 final in Barbados, told reporters here on Saturday: "We haven't achieved anything yet.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:28:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Afridi-for-extra-effort-on-England-tour_1Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi Saturday asked his players for extra effort on the tour of England as the squad left for London from Sri Lanka."It's a challenging tour because we will face Australia and England," Afridi told AFP from Colombo. "I have told every player to give extra effort and take every opportunity that comes our way because both rivals are strong.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:29:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Yuvraj-back-for-Indias-Sri-Lanka-Test-tourIndia's cricket selectors on Saturday recalled middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh in a 16-man squad for next month's Test series in Sri Lanka.The left-hander, 28, was not part of India's recent Asia Cup winning campaign in Sri Lanka after being dropped due to poor form during the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.Yuvraj, who has scored 1,582 runs in 33 Tests at an average of 35.95 since his debut in 2003, had also missed the home series against South Africa in March due to a finger injury.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Collingwood-enjoying-superiority-over-AussiesRecord-breaker Paul Collingwood is relishing England's current "superiority" over Australia but insists he is taking nothing for granted ahead of this year's Ashes series 'Down Under'.Ashes-holders England are currently 2-0 up in a five-match home one-day series against Australia - and just a month ago, a team captained by Collingwood defeated their oldest cricket rivals the World Twenty20 final in Barbados.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:58:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australias-Tait-targets-ODI-returnAustralia fast bowler Shaun Tait is looking forward to showing English cricket crowds just what he can do after being handed an unexpected recall to the one-day side.The 27-year-old, already in the UK where he has been playing domestic Twenty20 matches for Glamorgan, was called up by Australia for their one-day series against England after off-spinner Nathan Hauritz was ruled out of the remaining three matches with a foot injury.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:48:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-accepts-fans-focus-may-be-on-footballEngland cricket captain Andrew Strauss admits the eyes of the nation may be turned to the football World Cup in South Africa when his side play Australia in the third one-day international in Manchester on Sunday.Victory at Lancashire's Old Trafford ground -- which shares its name with the nearby home of football giants Manchester United -- will give England an unbeatable 3-0 lead over the world champions in the five-match series.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:28:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/India-ponders-IPL-format-in-post-Modi-eraIndia's cricket chiefs on Friday moved to make a new start for the scandal-hit Indian Premier League, hoping to dispel doubts over the event's future in the absence of its creator Lalit Modi.The Indian cricket board (BCCI) met representatives of the 10 teams and held a meeting of the IPL's governing council to draw up a roadmap on how to conduct future editions of the glitzy Twenty20 tournament.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:01:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-call-up-Tait-after-Hauritz-injuryAustralia brought in fast bowler Shaun Tait to their squad on Friday after off-spinner Nathan Hauritz was ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series away to England because of a foot injury.Hauritz will now return to Australia for treatment on the injury, which has hampered him in the first two matches -- both of which England have won -- of the one-day series.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Hard-working-Tanvir-eyes-Pakistan-Test-spotNewly selected fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed Friday expressed delight at being named to Pakistan's Test squad and said he would strive to secure a starting berth on the upcoming tour of England."I am delighted that my hard work has been rewarded," Tanvir told AFP after being named in the 17-man squad. "It's true that your hard work pays and now I will do my best to get a permanent place in the Pakistan team.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:12:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Defiant-Ponting-urges-rapid-Aussie-revivalAustralia captain Ricky Ponting accepted his new-look side had to "turn the tables pretty quickly now" after they fell 2-0 behind in a five-match one-day series against England here at Sophia Gardens.For the second time in three days, England won by four wickets after Australia were held to a below par 239 for seven here on Thursday as England paceman Stuart Broad marked his 24th birthday with four wickets for 44 runs.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:00:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-says-Aussie-thrashing-inspiring-EnglandEngland captain Andrew Strauss said last year's 6-1 humiliation by Australia was behind the change in approach which had helped them go ahead in the current one-day series with their oldest rivals.Cardiff's Sophia Gardens saw England secure their second four-wicket win in three days, following Tuesday's triumph at the Rose Bowl, here on Thursday as the hosts went 2-0 up with three to play in the five-match series.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:53:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Broadside-sets-up-England-win-over-AussiesBirthday boy Stuart Broad took four wickets as England beat Australia to go 2-0 up in their five match one-day series against the world champions at Sophia Gardens here on Thursday.England, chasing 240, were in trouble at 109 for three.But Eoin Morgan, who'd rescued England from the depths of 97 for four with an unbeaten century, in their series-opening win at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, made an accomplished 52.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:58:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Commonwealth-Games-faces-cricket-competitionThe Commonwealth Games in October will compete for attention with India's obsession with cricket after a high-profile home series against Australia was announced on Thursday.Ricky Ponting's men will play two Tests and three one-day internationals in India between October 2 to 24, clashing with the Games which take place in New Delhi from Oct 3-14.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:57:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Dumped-Misbah-questions-Pakistan-selectionVeteran batsman Misbah-ul-Haq expressed disappointment Thursday at being dropped from the England-bound Pakistan squad, defending his averages as among the best."It is very disappointing," Misbah told AFP. "You find yourself in the eleven and suddenly you are not even in a preliminary squad of 35, it prompts you to burn all your cricket equipment in anger.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:42:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Indias-Tendulkar-gets-Air-Force-rankCricket great Sachin Tendulkar is to be given an honorary rank in the Indian Air Force in recognition of his contribution to the nation and to encourage young people to join up.Tendulkar, one of India's greatest ever batsmen, said he was pleased to be honoured by the air force."It is indeed a great honour. I am proud to be associated with the dynamic force and I shall do my best to be a brand ambassador," Tendulkar, 37, said in a statement from London.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:18:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Nehra-inspires-India-to-Asia-Cup-titleIndia's pace battery led by Ashish Nehra demolished Sri Lanka to help their team win the Asia Cup with a comfortable 81-run win on Thursday.Dinesh Karthik top-scored with 66 as India made 268-6 after electing to bat in the day-night final, before the defending champions and hosts were shot out for 187.India, who last won the region's premier one-day prize during the 1994-95 season, denied Sri Lanka a hat-trick of titles following their victories in 2004 and 2008.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:17:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Sri-Lanka-eye-Asia-Cup-success-against-IndiaKumar Sangakkara's Sri Lanka go into Thursday's Asia Cup one-day final against India confident of securing a hat-trick of titles.Sri Lanka, who won the last two editions of the region's top one-day prize, in 2006 and 2008, are buoyant after thrashing India by seven wickets in a league match on Tuesday.The prospect of winning a major one-day title in front of passionate home fans excited Sangakkara."A final is a final," Sangakkara told reporters on Wednesday.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:54:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Hazlewood-hopeful-after-Australia-debut_1Teenage fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is relishing the prospect of representing Australia once again after becoming his country's youngest one-day international cricketer.The 19-year-old paceman from New South Wales made his debut in Australia's four-wicket loss to England at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.After a nervy start, which saw the 6ft 4in (1.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:44:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ton-up-Morgan-eager-for-fresh-Test-chanceEngland batsman Eoin Morgan said he could not wait for another crack at Test cricket after his superb century saw the side to victory in the first one-day international against Australia.The hosts were struggling at 97 for four at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday before former Ireland batsman Morgan took charge with a breathtaking 103 not out off just 85 balls with 16 fours to secure a four-wicket win.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:01:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Howard-seeks-Zimbabwe-support-for-ICC-jobFormer Australian prime minister John Howard met with Zimbabwe Cricket officials on Wednesday, seeking to defuse a row over his nomination for International Cricket Council (ICC) vice president.Under ICC procedures, as vice president Howard would normally take over the ICC presidency in two years' time.However, officials from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have all raised concerns about Howard's suitability.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:45:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-promises-England-will-go-one-day-at-a-timeEngland captain Andrew Strauss refused to get carried away after seeing his side take a 1-0 lead in their one-day international series against old rivals Australia.It seemed world champions Australia were about to inflict fresh one-day misery on England as the hosts, chasing 268 for victory under the Rose Bowl floodlights here on Tuesday, slumped to 97 for four.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:59:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Strauss-says-ton-up-Morgan-can-be-Englands-BevanEngland captain Andrew Strauss compared Eoin Morgan to Australia one-day great Michael Bevan after an unbeaten century saw his side to a four-wicket win over the Aussies here on Tuesday.England collapsed to 97 for four under the Rose Bowl floodlights as they chased 268 for victory in the first of this five-match one-day series.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:49:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/England-beat-Australia-in-first-one-day-international_1Eoin Morgan's unbeaten 103 saw England to a come from behind four-wicket win over Australia in the first one-day international at the Rose Bowl here on Tuesday.England, chasing 268 for victory, were in dire straits at 97 for four.But former Ireland batsman Morgan's second one-day hundred for his adopted country turned the tide and gave England a 1-0 lead in this five match series.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:03:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/South-Africa-play-to-tame-draw-against-West-IndiesSouth Africa's batsmen, led by Jacques Kallis, took the time to have a glorified net session, and improve their batting averages, as the second Test against West Indies meandered to an inevitable draw on Tuesday.Kallis finished with an unbeaten 62, to follow-up his first innings hundred, as the South Africans declared on 235 for three in their second innings to effectively end the match about an hour after tea on the fifth and final day at Warner Park.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:01:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Maharoof-hat-trick-helps-Sri-Lanka-beat-IndiaSeamer Farveez Maharoof grabbed a hat-trick on his way to 5-42 as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in the last league match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.Maharoof's feat helped knock India over for 209, before senior pros Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene helped the defending champions gallop past the modest target in the 38th over.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:50:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Kenya-gets-ultimatum-to-commit-to-play-in-WCLThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has given Kenya until Tuesday to confirm its participation in next month's World Cricket League division one tournament or risk being kicked out.The ultimatum follows a week-long stand-off between Cricket Kenya (CK) and the national team players over contracts which has cast doubt on the country's preparations for the July 1-10 tournament in the Netherlands.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:51:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Maharoofs-hat-trick-wrecks-IndiaSri Lanka's Farveez Maharoof grabbed 5-42, including a hat-trick, as India were shot out for 209 in the last league match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.The right-arm seamer trapped Ravindra Jadeja leg-before, bowled Praveen Kumar and had Zaheer Khan caught behind off successive deliveries in his ninth over at the Rangiri stadium in Dambulla.The match is a warm-up for Thursday's final which the two teams will contest after knocking Pakistan and Bangladesh out of the four-nation tournament.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:31:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-names-first-Muslim-player-in-Test-squad_1Batsman Usman Khawaja became the first Muslim named in an Australian Test squad Tuesday as selectors announced a 14-strong party for the two-match series against Pakistan, the country of his birth.Left-handed Khawaja, 23, admitted feeling "shocked" after being brought in for the July Tests in England, which were moved from Pakistan over security concerns following last year's extremist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Proteas-battle-to-restrict-WindiesMorne Morkel continued to impress, as South Africa restricted West Indies to a three-run, first innings lead in the second Test on Monday.Morkel finished with four wickets for 116 runs from 34.1 overs, as West Indies were dismissed for 546 about 45 minutes before the rescheduled close, replying to the South Africans' first innings total of 543 for six declared.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:35:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-still-team-to-beat-says-StraussEngland may have enjoyed success against Australia during the past year but captain Andrew Strauss insists they remain the team to beat in one-day internationals.The old rivals begin a five-match limited overs series at the Rose Bowl here on Tuesday with England, who won the Ashes last year and beat Australia in the World Twenty20 final in Barbados last month, looking to complete a 'treble' with victory over the Aussies in the third of international cricket's formats.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:57:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Afridi-inspires-Pakistan-to-big-win-in-Asia-CupSkipper Shahid Afridi smashed a glorious 124 off 60 balls as Pakistan ended their Asia Cup campaign with a 139-run rout of Bangladesh on Monday.Afridi plundered 17 boundaries and four sixes to lead Pakistan to their highest one-day total of 385-7, before Bangladesh replied with 246-5 in the day-night match.Junaid Siddique top-scored for Bangladesh with 97 after sharing a second-wicket stand of 160 with Imrul Kayes, who made 66.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ponting-pours-scorn-on-Collingwood-commentsAustralia captain Ricky Ponting dismissed Paul Collingwood's rallying cry to England ahead of the old rivals one-day series which gets underway at the Rose Bowl here on Tuesday.Collingwood, who led England to World Twenty20 final victory over Australia in Barbados last month, urged his team-mates to "go hard" and replicate the form they showed when thrashing Ponting's men by 100 runs in a Twenty20 match at the Rose Bowl at the start of the Aussies' 2005 tour.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:13:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Afridi-ton-fires-Pakistan-to-record-385-7Shahid Afridi smashed a brilliant 124 off 60 balls as Pakistan piled up their highest one-day total, with 385-7 against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup match Monday.Afridi plundered 17 boundaries and four sixes after he won the toss in a match that held only academic interest after India and Sri Lanka qualified for Thursday's final.Pakistan's total surpassed their previous best of 371-9 against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1996, a match in which Afridi cracked 102 off 40 balls.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:45:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/ICC-chief-backs-ODIs-as-3000th-match-loomsInternational cricket chief Haroon Lorgat insisted one-day internationals still had a future as England and Australia prepared to contest the 3,000th one-day at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Lorgat was adamant they would "continue to evolve and remain popular the world over" despite widespread concerns the 50-over game has been made to look stale and formulaic by the rise of Twenty20.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:39:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Younus-dumping-irks-former-Pakistan-playersPakistani cricket veterans Monday expressed anger that Younus Khan had been excluded from the squad bound for England, saying the former captain was being victimised.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given no reason for excluding 33-year-old Younus from the 17-man Test squad announced in Sri Lanka Sunday despite his indefinite ban for disciplinary offences being overturned.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:12:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-bat-against-Bangladesh-in-Asia-CupPakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and elected to bat in the Asia Cup one-day international against Bangladesh on Monday.The league match holds only academic interest as India and hosts Sri Lanka have already qualified for Thursday's final.Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jahurul Islam, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Suhrawadi Shuvo, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shafiul Islam, Abdur Razzak.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Younus-left-out-of-Pakistans-England-tourPakistan on Sunday sprang a major surprise and left out former captain Younus Khan from their England touring squad after a selection meeting in Sri Lanka.The 33-year-old Younus was not selected despite his indefinite ban -- imposed in March over "infighting in the team" -- being lifted earlier this month. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not given clearance for his selection.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:57:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Proteas-wither-under-heat-of-Chanderpaul-Nash-hundredsSouth Africa's grip on the second Test against West Indies was weakened on Sunday after Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan Nash hit hundreds.Chanderpaul was undefeated on the top score so far of 151, and Nash made 114, as West Indies reached 424 for four, replying to the South Africans' first innings total of 543 for six declared, at the close on the third day.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistans-Asia-Cup-flop-a-warning-bellFormer Pakistan cricket greats said Sunday Pakistan's failure to reach the final of the Asia Cup was "a warning bell" for problems that needed urgent attention before next year's World Cup."Pakistan did play well in both the matches but the fact is that we are still number three, behind Sri Lanka and India, which is a warning bell for next year's World Cup," former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas told AFP.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:29:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Gilly-has-no-regrets-after-going-up-against-AussiesAdam Gilchrist insisted he was still very much retired from international cricket despite the thrill of captaining Middlesex against Australia in a one-day match here at Lord's.The 38-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman great last played for Australia two years ago.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:43:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Cricket-mad-Indian-touted-as-next-Deutsche-Bank-CEOAnshu Jain already captains Deutsche Bank's cricket team, and a boardroom reshuffle last week means that the Indian big-hitter is now seen as a prime candidate to be chief executive too.Jain, 47, has just been appointed sole head of the German lender's most powerful division, its corporate and investment banking division, which accounts for the lion's share of group revenues and profits.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:03:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Proteas-hit-Windies-roadblockSouth Africa failed to make early inroads into West Indies' batting, after AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis gathered resolute hundreds to fortify their position in the second Test on Saturday here.The South Africans were hoping for a bag of early wickets, but West Indies captain Chris Gayle and fellow left-hander Narsingh Deonarine defied the Proteas' attack, as the home team reached 86 for one when bad light stopped play early on the second day at Warner Park.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/White-stuff-sees-Australia-to-victory_1Cameron White's century helped Australia out of a tricky situation as they beat Middlesex by five wickets at Lord's here on Saturday in their final match before a one-day series against England.The tourists, chasing 274 for victory, slumped to 64 for four against a Middlesex side captained by former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:18:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Openers-star-as-England-cruise-to-victoryEngland openers Craig Kieswetter and captain Andrew Strauss were both in the runs as they warmed up for the one-day international series against Australia in a seven-wicket win over Scotland.England, set 212 for victory, made 213 for three inside 34 overs here on Saturday with wicketkeeper Kieswetter contributing 69 and Strauss 61.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:39:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pakistan-arbitrator-adjourns-Naved-appealA retired Pakistani judge on Saturday adjourned until next week hearing an appeal lodged by all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan against a one-year ban and a hefty fine.Naved was one of seven players penalised in March by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over discipline breaches following the team's winless tour of Australia.PCB legal adviser Talib Rizvi said Naved will have to approach the PCB to reconsider the sanctions.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:25:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/India-oust-Pakistan-in-Asia-Cup-thriller_1Harbhajan Singh smashed the penultimate ball from Mohammad Aamer for a six as India knocked Pakistan out of the Asia Cup with a three-wicket win on Saturday.Harbhajan's last-gasp shot over the midwicket fence helped India past Pakistan's 267 with one ball to spare in a heart-stopping finish at the Rangiri stadium in Dambulla.India scored 52 runs in the last five overs after the sixth wicket had fallen at 219, with Suresh Raina making 34 off 27 balls and Harbhajan an unbeaten 15 off 11.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:38:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Smith-ton-gives-South-Africa-control-in-second-TestGraeme Smith collected his 21st Test hundred to lead a strong South Africa batting performance in the second Test against West Indies on Friday.Smith struck nine fours and three sixes from 189 balls in just over five hours as the South Africans, electing to bat, reached 296 for three in their first innings when bad light stopped play 15 minutes early on the opening day at Warner Park.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:19:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Gilchrists-still-got-it-says-PontingAdam Gilchrist is still good enough to be playing international cricket for Australia, according to Ricky Ponting.Australia captain Ponting will find himself in opposition to Gilchrist at Lord's on Saturday, with the wicketkeeper/batsman leading Middlesex in a one-day match, the tourists' last before they start a five-match limited overs series against England.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:13:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Dilshan-shines-as-Sri-Lanka-crush-BangladeshTillakaratne Dilshan starred with bat and ball as Sri Lanka trounced Bangladesh by 126 runs on Friday to virtually book their place in the Asia Cup final.Dilshan smashed 71 off 51 balls and claimed three wickets as the defending champions piled up a commanding 312-4 in their 50 overs and then shot out Bangladesh for 186.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:02:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Kenya-scrap-England-tour-over-pay-disputeKenyan cricket officials on Friday called off a proposed three-match pre-World Cricket League tour to England following a dispute with players over allowances and contracts.The 20-man squad was scheduled to leave on Saturday to train and play three friendly matches against local sides in Rochdale, Lancashire before travelling to the Netherlands, where the ICC World Cricket League division one tournament gets underway on July 1.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:39:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Petersen-sets-Proteas-up-before-rain-intervenes_1Alviro Petersen hit 52 to help South Africa make a confident start to the second Test against the West Indies on Friday, before rain prompted an early lunch.Petersen struck three fours and two sixes from 70 balls before Shane Shillingford claimed his scalp, as the South Africans reached 104 for one at the interval on the opening day at Warner Park.Petersen put on 99 for the first wicket with captain Graeme Smith, after the Proteas won the toss and chose to bat on a hard, flat pitch.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:56:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Dilshan-leads-S.-Lankas-charge-against-BangladeshTillakaratne Dilshan smashed 71 off 51 balls to lift Sri Lanka to 312-4 in the Asia Cup one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday.Dilshan and Upul Tharanga set the ball rolling with an opening stand of 111 by the 16th over after the defending champions won the toss and elected to bat in the day-night match.Tharanga (54) and skipper Kumar Sangakkara (52) hit half-centuries to build on Dilshan's aggressive knock which included 11 boundaries and a six.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:05:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Hopes-glad-of-Irish-test-ahead-of-England-seriesJames Hopes reckons the scare Ireland gave Australia will stand the world champions in good stead when they face England in a one-day international series starting next week.Australia, in their tour opener, were on the ropes as non-Test nation Ireland reached 80 without loss, chasing 232 for victory, after just 11 overs in a one-day international at Clontarf here on Thursday.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Pietersen-to-leave-HampshireKevin Pietersen will leave county side Hampshire at the end of the season, the England batsman announced Thursday.The 29-year-old South Africa born shotmaker wants to spend more time at his London home with wife Jessica and the couple's son.Pietersen, who made his name in English cricket with Nottinghamshire, played for southern club Hampshire for the first time in two years in their Twenty20 match against London-based Surrey on Sunday.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Proteas-eye-another-series-win-over-WindiesSouth Africa look set to continue their dominance over West Indies in Tests, and formalise another Test series victory, when the second Test opens on Friday at Warner Park.The South Africans lead the three-match series 1-0, after they completed a 163-run victory inside four days in the opening Test last Sunday at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:03:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Hopes-springs-as-Aussies-survive-Ireland-scare_2All-rounder James Hopes took career best figures of five wickets for 14 runs as Australia came through some nervy moments to beat Ireland by 39 runs in a one-day international here on Thursday.World champions Australia, in the first match of their British Isles tour, were held to 231 for nine in 50 overs at Clontarf.Opening batsman and wicketkeeper Tim Paine, only on tour after Brad Haddin was ruled out with an elbow injury, top scored with 81.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:08:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-win-toss-and-bat-against-IrelandAustralia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in their one-day international at Clontarf here on Thursday.Australia, playing the first match of their British Isles tour, fielded a near first choice team with Steven Smith, Shaun Marsh and 19-year-old fast bowler Josh Hazlewood left out of the travelling 14.Ireland omitted left-arm spinner Gary Kidd after Andre Botha pulled out Wednesday with a stress fracture of the back.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:11:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Modi-to-sue-English-boss-over-rebel-league-claimSuspended Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi is to sue England's cricket chief for libel in London, reports said on Thursday.Modi is suing over an email by England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke alleging that the flamboyant Indian boss was planning to set up a new rebel Twenty20 league involving English county teams.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:53:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Nepals-blind-cricketers-bat-to-dispel-prejudicePawan Acharya, a major in the Nepalese army, only became aware of the difficulties faced by blind people after he lost his own sight in an ambush by Maoist rebels during the country's civil war.Ten years later, he is waging a campaign to revolutionise perceptions of disability in this deeply traditional Hindu country and has organised a series of cricket tournaments for blind players -- including women.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:47:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Australia-to-renew-ties-with-ZimbabweAustralia could renew cricketing ties with Zimbabwe next year starting with a series between the two countries' A teams, the African country's Sports Minister David Coltart has revealed.The Zimbabwe A team will likely tour Australia in mid-2011, the first step in an agreement that would also see an Australia A side play in Zimbabwe.No Zimbabwean team has toured Australia since 2003."There is a spot in 2011, but the trouble is that slot was for two tests in Australia, and...Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:06:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Ponting-plans-to-field-strong-side-against-IrelandRicky Ponting insists Australia will play a full-strength team in Thursday's one-day international against Ireland in Clontarf.Ponting's side are playing the Irish in a 50-over match in preparation for their forthcoming five-match one-day series against England.Those clashes will be followed by two Twenty20 internationals and two Tests against Pakistan, also on English soil, and Ponting has no intention of going easy on Ireland as his men look to shed some early-tour rust.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:15:00 UTChttp://www.cmdn.com/News/Bangladesh-bowled-out-by-India-in-Asia-Cup_1Batting star Virender Sehwag turned an unlikely bowling hero as India whipped Bangladesh by six wickets in the Asia Cup on Wednesday.Sehwag grabbed four wickets for six runs with his off-spin as Bangladesh were shot out for 167 in 34.5 overs after losing their last six batsmen for the addition of just 12 runs.India cantered past the modest target in the 31st over, with Sehwag's Delhi team-mate Gautam Gambhir smashing 82 off 101 balls with the help of six boundaries.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:03:00 UTC