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Time for NZ bowlers to respond to save seriesWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's bowlers have been challenged by captain Daniel Vettori to respond the same way the batsmen did in the second test in Napier when the third and final encounter against India begins on Friday.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Apr 2009 | 8:27 am Tourists will return to Pakistan but not soon - ICCWELLINGTON (Reuters) - International cricket will return to Pakistan in the future, but not before significant increases in security and safety, International Cricket Council (ICC) officials said on Thursday.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:54 am Basketball meet postponedVISAKHAPATNAM: the 33rd State sub-junior inter-district basketball championships for under-13 boys and girls, scheduled to be held at Karimnagar from April 20 to 23 have been postponed and will be held at BHEL, Ramachandrapuram near Hyderabad ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Lone-goal win for VivaGURGAON: Viva Sports banked on the lone strike by an enterprising C. Sirajuddeen to beat Shillong Lajong Club in the ONGC second division football league final round at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium here on Wednesday. Contrary to the narrow ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am ‘I would be as competitive as ever’Melbourne: Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath has said he will be completely focused on giving his best for the Delhi Daredevils in the second edition of the Indian Premier League in South Africa. McGrath, who emerged the most ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Australia beats UzbekistanSYDNEY: Josh Kennedy and Harry Kewell scored second-half goals to put Australia on the cusp of securing a World Cup spot with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday. West Ham defender Lucas Neill led the Socceroos in the wet conditions ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am IPO and Ruby advanceKOLLAM: Host IPO and Ruby CC moved into the third round of the IPO Cricket Fest all-Kerala tournament here on Wednesday. While IPO crushed New Kids CC (Chengannur) by eight wickets, Ruby CC scored a narrow 15-run win over Kesavashire ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Sharafudeen shinesKOCHI: T. N. Sharafudeen grabbed five wickets for 21 runs as Aluva CC defeated DIESL, Ernakulam, and entered the pre-quarterfinal of the third Muthoot Pappachan Foundation all-Kerala Twenty20 cricket tournament on Wednesday. The match ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Easy for SilenceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Silence CC scored a facile seven-wicket win over Trivandrum CC in the Thiruvananthapuram district ‘C’ division cricket league at the Medical College ground on Wednesday. The ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Star Crowned impressesMumbai: Star Crowned and Rose Bowl impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (April 1). Inner sand: 800m: Free Spirit (Shelar), Lusty (Kharadi) 53, 600/39.5. They were urged and ended ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am MCC ‘A’ enters semifinalsCHENNAI: MCC ‘A’ clinched a spot in the semifinals of the Sanmar-TNTA league 2009, beating NTC ‘A’ 3-0 on Tuesday. Other semifinalists include ETC ‘A’, Beasantnagar ‘A’ and NTC ‘A’. ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am Goalless drawMUMBAI: Mumbai FC, down to 10 men following the red card for Kalia Kulothungan in the 78th minute, managed a goalless draw against Chirag United in the ONGC I-League here on Wednesday. The draw lifted Mumbai FC to the fifth spot with 28 ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am China makes Miandad cricket adviser!Former Pakistan great Javed Miandad said Wednesday he had agreed to become an adviser to the Chinese Cricket Association and would do his best to promote the game in the sports-mad Asian giant.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm Royals IPL preparation receives a minor jolt!Reigning Indian Premier League champions Rajasthan Royals title defence preparation received a jolt after their two-match warm up series against South Africa`s Twenty20 champions Nashua Cape Cobras was reduced to a one-off tie.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm Miandad signs contract with PCB, also accepts CCA`s offer!Former skipper Javed Miandad, who has returned to the Pakistan Cricket Board as the Director General, on Wednesday signed his contract with the PCB, while also accepted an offer from the Chinese association to work as an advisor to them.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm `Buchanan`s multiple captain idea a mockery of game`!Kolkata Knight Riders` (KKR) coach John Buchanan`s multiple captain idea is nothing but a mockery of the game, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said here on Wednesday.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm I would be as competitive as ever, says McGrath!Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath has said he will be completely focused on giving his best to the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm Morgan visits Bradman`s hometown!ICC President David Morgan paid a visit to Bowral, hometown of legendary Australia cricketer Don Bradman, where now a museum has been set up commemorating the batsman who finished his Test career with near-impossible average of 99.94.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm Chennai Super Kings can do one better this time: Badrinath!Chennai Super Kings (CSK) did all the good work only to falter at the final hurdle last year but middle order batsman S Badrinath believes the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian Premier League side can better their show this season.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm KP clarifies remarks, reaffirms commitment to team !Kevin Pietersen swears he is as commited to the England team as he was as captain, clarifying that his outburst was the culmination of an enduring summer and not that he wanted to leave the team midway through the West Indies tour.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm After hockey, cricket, SRK promotes cheerleading!After promoting hockey through his hit film “Chak De! India” and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) to encourage cricket in India, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now popularising cheerleading as a sport.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm Tips from Pollock, Rhodes have helped me: Rahil Shaikh!Rookie first class cricketer Rahil Shaikh has returned a better bowler and fielder after a three-week training stint under South African greats Shaun Pollock and Jonty Rhodes last month.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 11:18 pm After hockey, cricket, SRK promotes cheerleadingAfter promoting hockey through his hit film Chak De! India and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) to encourage cricket, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now popularising cheerleading as a sport.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 7:09 pm Former cricketer Madan Lal hospitalisedFormer cricketer and Congress candidate Madan Lal was on Wednesday admitted to a hospital in Noida after he complained of hypertension and backache.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 7:03 pm Buchanan's multiple captains idea ridiculousKolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) coach John Buchanan's multiple-captain idea is nothing but a mockery of the game, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 6:28 pm China can host Pakistan matches: MiandadChina should build a cricket stadium so it can host international tournaments and offer a neutral venue for Pakistan to stage their matches, former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad said on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 6:18 pm China has potential to host Pakistan matches - MiandadKARACHI (Reuters) - China should build a cricket stadium so it can host international tournaments and offer a neutral venue for Pakistan to stage their matches, former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 1 Apr 2009 | 6:12 pm Rajasthan Royals' preparations receives a minor joltRajasthan Royals preparations for their title defence received a minor jolt after their two-match warm-up series was reduced to a one-off tie.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 6:03 pm McGrath looking forward to IPL second editionDelhi Daredevils' Glenn McGrath, who will arrive in the city for a seven-day training camp this week, says he is looking forward to the second edition of the IPL.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 5:47 pm Kallis may play ODIs against AustraliaSouth Africa have been buoyed by the news that all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been cleared of a groin strain and is likely to play in Friday's ODI against Australia.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 5:21 pm Oz's Davis Cup switch request "hasty": IndiaIndia's sports minister accused Tennis Australia of acting too hastily in their decision to request the ITF to switch May's zonal Davis Cup tie out of India.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 3:35 pm Former cricketer, Congress candidate Madan Lal hospitalisedFormer cricketer and Congress candidate Madan Lal was Wednesday admitted to a hospital in Noida after he complained of hypertension and backache.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Apr 2009 | 3:30 pm McCullum seeks weather-gods' helpExplosive New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum is hoping that the cold and blustery conditions prevailing in Wellington will work to the home side's advantage.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 3:18 pm Pappan stuns Chowrasia, defending champ Arjun exitsLocal man Pappan stunned S.S.P. Chowrasia one of the tournament favourites in the second round of the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship at the Delhi Golf Club here.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Apr 2009 | 2:32 pm Seaming track, cold conditions not a worry for KirstenUndaunted by the traditionally seam-friendly Basin Reserve track, the Indian coach Gary Kirsten on Wednesday said his side will have no trouble in adjusting to it.Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Apr 2009 | 2:28 pm Vengsarkar scoffs at Buchanan's multiple-captain theorySourav Ganguly, whose Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) captaincy is under the scanner due to coach John Buchanan's controversial multiple captain theory, found support from former selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar who called the move a 'mockery' of the game.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Apr 2009 | 1:33 pm
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