Butt to meet ICC officials to revive intn`l cricket in Pak!

Ejaz Butt will meet members of ICC Special Task Force on Pakistan to discuss how to resume cricket in the country.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 5:42 am

Afridi not to play Test cricket till 2011 WC!

Shahid Afridi said he would prepare himself for the 2011 World Cup by skipping Test cricket until that mega event.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 5:42 am

Vettori`s twin strike rocks Pakistan!

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori struck twice to put the visiting Pakistan team in a spot of bother.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 5:42 am

Live updates: Sehwag double century lights up CCI

Live updates from day two of the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mumbai, on Thursday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:19 am

Spotted: Tendulkar, Ganguly in Jamshedpur

Reader Ramireddi Shashi Kumar, in-charge Physiotherapy Dept, Brahmananda Narayana Hrudayalaya, Jamshedpur, sent us these photographs.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:24 am

UPDATE 2-Cricket-Sehwag smashes India into strong position

MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Virender Sehwag plundered his second successive century to put a rampant India in control of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:09 am

Butt to meet ICC officials to revive intn l cricket in Pak

PCB Chairman Ejaz Butt will meet members of the ICC Special Task Force on Pakistan in the weekend to discuss how to resume international cricket in the country.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:59 am

Cricket-Sri Lanka v India third test scoreboard - tea

Dec 3 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the third and final test between Sri Lanka and India at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:53 am

Cricket-India 260-1 v Sri Lanka (393), third test - tea

MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - India were 260 for one at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings 393 on the second day of the third test at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:45 am

Injured Kallis leaves Proteas strategy in tangles

South African all rounder Jacques Kallis is doubtful for the four match Test series against England due to injury, which has thrown the home team's strategy into a tangle.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am

Scrapping of India series cost PCB $47million

Pakistan Cricket Board lost revenue worth $47.22 million after the Indian government didn't allow Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men to tour the trouble-torn country for a Test series earlier this year, following the Mumbai terror attacks.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:06 am

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, second day, third Test

Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:02 am

Openers lead India's charge against Sri Lanka

Openers Virender Sehwag and Murali Vijay gave India a promising start after bowlers wrapped up the Sri Lankan tail for 393 runs in the first innings on the second day of the third and final cricket Test here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

India off to good start against Sri Lanka

India made 92 without loss in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 393, at the lunch break on the second day of the third and the final cricket Test at the Brabourne Stadium here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

England has improved massively since the two Andys took over: Prior

England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that teams spirit has improved massively since skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower assumed charge.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:48 am

Sehwag slams century as India cruise past 200 runs

Virender Sehwag slammed his 17th Test century just off 100 balls giving India a promising start after bowlers wrapped up the Sri Lankan tail for 393 runs in the first innings on the second day of the third and final cricket Test in Mumbai.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am

Pakistan government clears players to take part in IPL

Pakistan's government has given the go-ahead for the country's players to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:17 am

Afridi not to play Test cricket till 2011 WC

Flamboyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Thursday said he would want to prepare himself for the 2011 World Cup by skipping Test cricket until that mega event in the sub-continent.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:33 pm

Third Test: Sri Lanka all out for 393

Sri Lanka were all out for 393 in the first innings on the second morning of the third Test against India here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:02 pm

Defense on the spot for unbeaten Cincinnati

A board on the wall in Cincinnati's football meeting room lists six defensive goals for each game. In the last three weeks, only two of the goals were met — including winning the game.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Woods' sponsors standing behind him - for now

for now.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Wining final ODI will be huge success for England: Prior

Johannesburg: England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that a win in the final ODI against South Africa at the Sahara Stadium on Friday will be a great achievement, as they will become only the
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

India make 260/1, reduce lead to 133 runs

India made 260 for the loss of one wicket in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 393, at tea on the second day of the third and the final cricket Test at the Brabourne Stadium here Thursday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

England midfielder Gerrard warns World Cup rivals

England midfielder Steven Gerrard has warned World Cup rivals, including favourites Brazil and Spain, saying that Fabio Capello's men are full of confidence and every country should be fearful
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

NFL changes return-to-play rules for concussions

, guidelines that go into effect this week.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Tiger Woods' sponsors back him despite 'transgressions'

American golfer Tiger Woods' sponsors, who together pay him about 100 million dollars a year, are backing the world's number one golfer despite his problems off the course.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Wenger eyes Wolfsburg striker Dzeko to save Arsenal's season

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is eyeing 15 million-pound rated Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko to save the club's season.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Long live Test cricket !

Partab RamchandWhat a joy to go through the pleasures that Test cricket has to offer especially after a surfeit of Fifty50 and Twenty20 games! Yes, pleasures for as a bit of an old timer, as a
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

PCB lost $47.22 million due to scrapping of India series

​Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board lost revenue worth $47.22 million after the Indian government didn't allow Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men to tour the trouble-torn country for a Test series
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

BCCI extends Sahara sponsorship deal by six months

Unable to find any takers for the team's sponsorship, the Indian cricket board Wednesday extended its present contract with Sahara by six months.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:55 am

Punjab on course for win

Mohali: Bowlers placed Punjab in sight of their second consecutive victory by restricting Himachal Pradesh to their lowest total at the PCA Stadium on Wednesday.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:43 am

Listless Delhi take a slow but not so steady route

Slow and scratchy were the two words that summed up Delhi’s innings at the Roshanara ground on Wednesday.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:42 am

Kukreja Rahane give Mumbai advantage

Mumbai would not have believed their luck when Hyderabad virtually gifted their last two wickets via run outs, bringing an end to the visitors' frustration after the lower-order had staged a fight back on the first day.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:40 am

Adhav s five for gives Maharashtra vital lead

Shortly before tea on Wednesday, Maharashtra skittled out Uttar Pradesh for 208 to take an 84-run first innings lead. By the end of the second day, it had stretched to 186 as the hosts finished at 102 for two.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:39 am

Dilshan s knock can have an impact

The first innings will be critical in this Test. Sri Lanka, having opted for the obvious course of batting first on a moisture-laden and reasonably grassy wicket, hold the advantage. Ravi shastri elaborates.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:35 am

Teams shower plaudits on wicket call it perfect for Test cricket

Harbhajan Singh and Tillakaratne Dilshan may have been the stars of the day but the duo was more than gracious to acknowledge the real hero - the pitch.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:34 am

Bhajji s 4 stalls Lankan charge

After the dud wickets in Ahmedabad and Kanpur and the exercise of heaping runs, Test cricket was back to a battle of wills between bat and ball in Mumbai. Deepti Patwardhan reports.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:30 am

Maharashtra take first innings lead against UP

Maharashtra fought back in their Ranji Trophy Super League match against Uttar Pradesh, bowling them out for 208 in their first innings and taking a lead of 84 runs at Pune.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:04 am

Harbhajan slams 'tired' teammates

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed his teammates after the opening day in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Brabourne stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday, saying they looked tired and did not create enough pressure.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:11 am

With Mathews at crease, we are aiming for 400: Dilshan

Sri Lanka will be looking to cross the 400-run mark, which should be good enough on a track that has decent pace and bounce in it, star opener and century-maker Tillakaratne Dilshan said in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:04 am

Harbhajan shines after Dilshan century

Harbhajan Singh took four wickets to keep India in the hunt after Tillakaratne Dilshan's breezy century on Day 1 of the third and final Test at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Angelo Mathews was unbeaten on a brisk 86 that included 13 boundaries in 119 deliveries, as Sri Lanka finished on 366 for 8 at stumps.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:03 am

Cricket-Pakistan government clears players to take part in IPL

KARACHI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's government has given the go-ahead for the country's players to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) next year, a cricket board spokesman told Reuters on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:54 am

Bolt yet to confirm his participation in Delhi Games

Triple Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt has not confirmed his participation for 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, said his manager Ricky Simms, contrary to claims of Organising Committee (OC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:03 am

Ishant dropped, Sreesanth makes a comeback in ODI squad

After a match winning performance in the second Test in Kanpur, Shantakumaran Sreesanth made a comeback in the one-day side at the expense of an out-of-form Ishant Sharma.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:02 am

I will overcome my bad patch: Ishant

Axed from the one-day side, young fast bowler Ishant Sharma said Wednesday that he would concentrate on the Ranji Trophy games to make his way back into the side.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:01 am

US coach to train Indian women footballers

The women's football in India received a boost with the arrival of American coach Mike Dickey, who will conduct training sessions for both footballers and coaches in Goa.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:01 am

Cricket-India recall Sreesanth for first two Sri Lanka ODIs

MUMBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Indian pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was recalled to the one-day team for the first two games against Sri Lanka following his match-winning spell in the second test.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:39 am

Cricket-Murali set to weave magic in final overseas test

MUMBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The stage is set for master spinner Muttiah Muralitharan to weave his magic against India in his farewell overseas test, Tillakaratne Dilshan said after guiding Sri Lanka to a fighting score on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:37 am

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Delhi vs Saurashtra, day two

Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy Super League tie between Delhi and Saurashtra at the Roshanara Club ground here Wednesday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:08 am

UPDATE 3-Cricket-Dilshan's ton gives Sri Lanka solid start

MUMBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Tillakaratne Dishan struck his second century of the series and Angelo Mathews hit his second test fifty to power Sri Lanka to 366 for eight at the close on the opening day of the final test against India on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:26 am

Cricket-India v Sri Lanka final test scoreboard - close

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at the close on the opening day of the third and final test between India and Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:41 am

Cricket-Sri Lanka 366-8 v India, final test - close

MUMBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka were 366 for eight wickets at the close on the opening day of the third and final test against India on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:35 am

Cricket-South Africa name four uncapped players in test squad

DURBAN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - South Africa named four uncapped players in an expanded test squad of 15 for the opener of their four-match series against England, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:29 am