Yousuf miffed with criticism over not batting at number 3!

Pakistan`s acting captain Muhammad Yousuf is upset with the constant criticism being dished out against him for his failure to bat at crucial number three position in the ongoing Test series in New Zealand.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 5:16 am

Railways tighten grip over Gujarat!

Railways tightened its grip over Gujarat by extending their lead to 300 runs and then striking twice, as the hosts still trailed the visitors by 161 runs going into the final day`s play in their Elite division Group A Ranji Trophy match here.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 5:16 am

M`bai Test: India 536/3 at lunch; onus on Sachin !

Tendulkar, batting on 48, anchored India to safety till lunch. Laxman on 22, was giving him company.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 5:16 am

HC dismisses PIL seeking to ban India from playing Lanka!

The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to ban Indian from playing matches with SL.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 5:16 am

Greg Chappell Grimmett to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Australian greats Greg Chappell and Clarrie Grimmett will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame tomorrow during a presentation at the Adelaide Oval.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 4 Dec 2009 | 3:21 am

Live updates: Dhoni hits 50, India lose 9th wicket

Live updates from day three of the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai, on Friday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 4 Dec 2009 | 3:04 am

Greg Chappell, Grimmett to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Australian greats Greg Chappell and Clarrie Grimmett will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Saturday during a presentation at the Adelaide Oval.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 4 Dec 2009 | 2:22 am

UPDATE 1-Cricket-India bat strong after Sehwag misses triple ton

MUMBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Sachin Tendulkar and Vangipurappu Laxman struck half centuries as India continued to torment Sri Lanka in the third and final test on Friday after Virender Sehwag fell seven runs short of a record-breaking third triple century.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 2:08 am

Adelaide Test: WI put up a 'Bravo' effort on Day I

West Indies made a formidable 336 for six on the first day of the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 4 Dec 2009 | 2:03 am

Cricket-Sri Lanka v India third test scoreboard - tea

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at tea on the third day of the third and final test between Sri Lanka and India at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 1:54 am

Cricket-India 629-7 v Sri Lanka (393), third test - tea

MUMBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - India were 629 for seven at tea in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings 393 on the third day of the third test at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2009 | 1:46 am

Gayle needles Oz pace bowler Bollinger

West Indies skipper Chris Gayle has needled new Australian quick Doug Bollinger by provocatively claiming he doesn't even know who he is.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 4 Dec 2009 | 1:03 am

Sehwag, Dravid depart early as India take 143 runs lead

Opening batsman Virender Sehwag fell seven runs short of his third triple ton as India made 536 for three in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 393, at lunch on the third day of the third and the final Test match here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2009 | 1:02 am

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

The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium here Friday:
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am

England players have become fearless risk-takers: Strauss

England skipper Andrew Strauss has said that his team's transformation into a winning combination is due to the players becoming fearless risk-takers when competing with the best teams in the world.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 11:47 pm

India make 536/3 against Sri Lanka

India made 536 for three in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka's 393, at lunch on the third day of the third and the final cricket Test at the Brabourne Stadium here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pm

Sehwag misses world record by seven runs

Virender Sehwag missed out on a rare feat of scoring three triple-centuries in Test cricket when he was dismissed on 293 by Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan during the third Test in Mumbai on Friday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 10:42 pm

Sehwag misses triple ton by 7 runs

Virender Sehwag fell short of historic third triple ton as he was dismissed by Muttiah Muralitharan for 293 runs. On the third day of the Mumbai Test against Sri Lanka, Sehwag needed just 16 runs to become the first ever cricket player to score three triple centuries. Live Scorecard


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:49 pm

Cricket-India's Sehwag misses out on third triple century

MUMBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - India's Virender Sehwag fell seven runs short of a record breaking third test triple century in the final match of the series against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:41 pm

When Sehwag bats well he defies superlatives

When Virender Sehwag got to a typically rambunctious run-a-ball century (101 off 101), Murali Vijay was batting 81 (108 balls) at the other end.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 8:02 pm

PCB chief's "close relative" clings on to CFO's post despite expiry of deadline

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt is yet appoint the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) despite the expiry of the deadline (November 30), which was set by the Governing Body (GB).
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

2010 World Cup to be filmed 3D: FIFA

The 2010 football World Cup in South Africa will become the first world cup to be filmed by three dimensional camera, FIFA has said.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Jets overcome injury to Sanchez to beat Bills

Matching braces — one for the right knee to go with the one Mark Sanchez already has on his left — might just remind the New York Jets rookie quarterback how necessary it is to slide.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

England not scared of being drawn in dreaded 'Group of Death': Beckham

Ahead of tonight's World Cup draw in Cape Town, David Beckham has said that England is not scared of being drawn in the dreaded 'Group of Death'
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

India lose quick wickets but gain 236-run lead (Tea Report)

India lost quick wickets but gained a handsome first innings lead of 236 runs against Sri Lanka at tea on the third day of the third and the final cricket Test here Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Sohail blames PCB's faulty selection procedure for batsmen's pitiable show

Former Pakistan opener Aamir Sohail has blamed the faulty selection procedure for the team's poor show in the on-going Test series against New Zealand.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Poulter, Johnson tied for lead at Tiger's event

Ian Poulter spent more than a month flying all over Asia, crossed the Pacific and was all set for an excellent opening round at Sherwood Country Club.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Poulter, Johnson tied for lead at Tiger's event

Ian Poulter spent more than a month flying all over Asia, crossed the Pacific and was all set for an excellent opening round at Sherwood Country Club.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Tiger Woods' voicemail turned into 'YouTube' parody

Tiger Woods' panicked voicemail to one of his mistresses that his "wife may be calling" her has been turned into a YouTube video.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

England not scared of being drawn in dreaded 'Group of Death': Beckham

Ahead of tonight's World Cup draw in Cape Town, David Beckham has said that England is not scared of being drawn in the dreaded 'Group of Death'
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm

Simply out of the world knock says Srikkanth

Chief selector K Srikkanth described Virender Sehwag's blistering unbeaten 284 in the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka as "simply out of the world knock" and said the flamboyant opener reminded him of West Indian batting great Vivian Richards.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:46 pm

Attack is the best policy against Muralitharan Sehwag

Virender Sehwag while racing to his sixth double century at a furious pace came down hard at Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan and later said his plan was to dominate the world's highest wicket  taker and not allow him to dictate terms.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:44 pm

Sehwag s hunger is astounding

 

It was an amazing day of cricket. I am not sure if there are too many instances of a team scoring nearly 400 in their first innings and then finding that the opposition 50 ahead at the end of Day Two! That’s Virender Sehwag for you. Anil Kumble reports.


Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:07 pm

Punjab canter to easy win

It was a tame end to what could have been a memorable match. Requiring 94 to win, Punjab completed the formalities with eight wickets to spare, reports Ashutosh Sharma.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:04 pm

UP hill task awaits Kaif

Uttar Pradesh were staring down the barrel after Maharashtra set them a mammoth target of 422 runs. The visitors had though knocked off 41 runs from the target without loss at the draw of stumps on Thursday, they still 381 runs on the final day, reports Bivabasu Kumar.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:02 pm

Rahane spells double trouble for Hyderabad

Ajinkya Rahane was due for a big score this season. If the Hyderabad bowlers had a prayer on their lips, the 21-year-old definitely paid no heed as he smashed an unbeaten 265 on Thursday, reports HT Correspondent.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:01 pm

It was Sehwag s day Mathews

The batsman from Delhi is quite a charmer. And he charmed his way to an unbeaten 284 in only 239 balls with two scores boundaries and seven sixes. Even the opposition was smitten. “He is Virender Sehwag,” shrugged Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews twice during the course of Thursday’s press conference, Deepti Patwardhan reports.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 3 Dec 2009 | 11:58 am

HT, NE Bangla champions in CSJC media football

Hindustan Times and NE Bangla emerged champions in the print and audio-visual sections of the CSJC Media Football tournament here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 11:00 am

Vijay blames shot selection for his dismissal

It was a case of missed opportunities for two youngsters. Sri Lanka's 22-year-old all-rounder Angelo Mathews missed the chance to register a maiden Test century when he attempted a tight second run and was run-out for 99, while Tamil Nadu opener Murali Vijay also looked set for a maiden Test ton before attempting a rash sweep shot and was trapped leg before wicket.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:26 am

Attack is the best policy against Muralitharan: Sehwag

Virender Sehwag while racing to his sixth double century at a furious pace came down hard at Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan and later said his plan was to dominate the world's highest wicket taker and not allow him to dictate terms.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:05 am

Karnataka beat Baroda to seal quarter-final berth

Karnataka became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy Super League after crushing Baroda by an innings and 102 runs at Vadodara Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:02 am

Sehwag rewrite record books at historic Brabourne

Mumbai's historic Brabourne Stadium where Test cricket returned after a break of 36 long years Thursday saw Virender Sehwag tear apart the record books en route his sensational unbeaten 284 against Sri Lanka in the third cricket Test.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:01 am

Indian hockey team beats South Africa in warm-up match

Indian hockey team beat South Africa 3-1 in their first warm-up game before the Champions Challenge tournament at Salta, Argentina, Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 9:00 am

Fastest Test double hundreds

Virender Sehwag raced to a double hundred off just 168 balls on Day 2 of the third Test against Sri Lanka. It is the second fastest double century in Test cricket.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 8:48 am

Sehwag slams 284 as India dominate Day 2

Virender Sehwag smashed the second fastest double century in Test cricket and Rahul Dravid completed a fifty as India ended Day 2 in the second Test against Sri Lanka on a mammoth 443 for 1 in 79 overs.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 8:44 am

Images: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 2

Images from Day 2 in the third Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Dec 2009 | 8:42 am

Delhi pacers rock Saurashtra after Bisht's fighting century

Delhi's four-pronged pace attack put them in the driver's seat against Saurashtra after Puneet Bisht's fighting century ensured the hosts a first-innings lead on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Super League tie at the Roshanara Club ground here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 7:08 am

Parthiv to race in Formula Two Championship

Parthiv Sureshwaren, the rookie driver of A1GP Team India, has sealed a deal to race in the all-new Formula Two Championship.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 7:07 am

Cricket-I felt in the groove for a big score, says Sehwag

MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - India's Virender Sehwag said he knew a big score was within his grasp in the series after thumping an unbeaten 284 in the final test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 7:04 am

UPDATE 4-Cricket-Imperious Sehwag leaves Sri Lanka breathless

MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Virender Sehwag flayed Sri Lanka's attack to hit the second fastest double century and put India in control of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 6:02 am

Cricket-Strauss expects South Africa backlash in final one-dayer

DURBAN, Dec 3 (Reuters) - England are prepared for a South Africa backlash in the fifth and final one-dayer on Friday, said captain Andrew Strauss.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Dec 2009 | 5:47 am

Cricket-Sri Lanka v India third test scoreboard

Dec 3 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at the close of 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 | 4:45 am

Cricket-India 443-1 v Sri Lanka 393, third test - close

MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - India were 443 for one wicket at the close 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 | 4:37 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