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/ 22 June 2011

Mishra fined for dispute in India-West Indies match

The International Cricket Council has fined India’s Amit Mishra 10% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 June 2011

Collingwood given the chop from England squads

Paul Collingwood has been dropped from both the England Twenty20 and one-day squads announced for the upcoming fixtures against Sri Lanka.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 21 June 2011

Sri Lanka struggles without Murali magic

Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakkara has called on his side to find "new ways of winning Tests" after a 1-0 series loss to England.

By Julian Guyer
Lions deny talks with Steyn
Article
/ 9 June 2011

Lions deny talks with Steyn

Lions coach John Mitchell has denied any talks between the union and Saru to include Frans Steyn into their squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

By Michael Mentz
Afridi’s overseas playing ban upheld by court
Article
/ 9 June 2011

Afridi’s overseas playing ban upheld by court

A Pakistani court has upheld the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to revoke permission for former captain Shahid Afridi to play abroad.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 June 2011

India ease to victory over West Indies

Half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel followed up Amit Mishra’s career-best bowling have lead India to a victory over West Indies.

By Paul Mitchell
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/ 8 June 2011

Dilshan’s injury casts shadow over Sri Lanka

Soon after Tillakaratne Dilshan been named man of the match in the drawn second Test against England he was doubting his prospects of playing in th

By Julian Guyer
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/ 7 June 2011

Sharma takes India to the top over West Indies

Rohit Sharma has struck an unbeaten 68 off 75 balls as India coasted to a four-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening one-day international.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 May 2011

Smoking the peace pipe ‘in the interests of cricket’

In a surprise move this week Cricket South Africa president Mtutuzeli Nyoka won more than his reinstatement.

By Glenda Daniels
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/ 3 May 2011

Pakistan ends fixing row with Australia

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday settled a row with the head of the Australian board over comments he made in the wake of a spot-fixing scandal.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 May 2011

Tillakaratne to take fixing allegations to ICC

Former Sri Lanka test captain Hashan Tillakaratne said on Tuesday he will tell the ICC that matches were fixed during his career.

By Krishan Francis
Rain and Simmons end Windies losing run
Article
/ 3 May 2011

Rain and Simmons end Windies losing run

Mohammad Hafeez’ second career hundred was upstaged by rain and a blistering 76 from Lendl Simmons that condemned Pakistan to a one-run defeat.

By Paul Mitchell
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Article
/ 27 April 2011

Fletcher named India’s new coach

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will take over as India’s new cricket coach from South African Gary Kirsten.

By Staff Reporter
Shehzad century steers Pakistan to victory
Article
/ 26 April 2011

Shehzad century steers Pakistan to victory

Opener Ahmed Shehzad struck his second ODI hundred to anchor Pakistan to a confident seven-wicket victory over the West Indies on Monday.

By Paul Mitchell
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/ 19 April 2011

Haynes answers Windies’ call for batting help

West Indies have been able to persuade Desmond Haynes, one of their legends, to become a batting consultant for the current side.

By Paul Mitchell
Kallis stars for Kolkata Knight Riders
Article
/ 12 April 2011

Kallis stars for Kolkata Knight Riders

Jacques Kallis hit his second half-century in a row to set up a nine-run win for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Deccan Chargers on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 April 2011

Australia opener Watson hits record 15 sixes

Shane Watson struck a world record of 15 sixes to take Australia to a crushing nine wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI on Monday.

By Azad Majumder
The Kirsten conundrum
Article
/ 8 April 2011

The Kirsten conundrum

The Proteas need a coach and Gary Kirsten is a free agent after his successful stint as coach of India — perfect fit then. Or is it?

By Neil Manthorp
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/ 6 April 2011

Veteran cricket journalist Trevor Chesterfield dies

Veteran cricket journalist and author Trevor Chesterfield died on Wednesday in Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council said.

By Staff Reporter
Sangakkara quits as Sri Lanka limited-overs captain
Article
/ 5 April 2011

Sangakkara quits as Sri Lanka limited-overs captain

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara has resigned as captain of their limited-overs team after their World Cup final loss to India on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Dhoni says he knew consequences of final gambles
Article
/ 3 April 2011

Dhoni says he knew consequences of final gambles

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ready for potential pillory after taking a couple of gambles that could have easily backfired.

By Amlan Chakraborty
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/ 2 April 2011

Dhoni strikes six to give India dramatic win

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a dramatic six to bring the World Cup to India on Saturday after Sri Lanka had threatened to ruin their party.

By John Mehaffey
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/ 2 April 2011

India beat Sri Lanka to win World Cup

India sparked wild celebrations among their billion supporters after beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Jayawardene century takes Sri Lanka to 274
Article
/ 2 April 2011

Jayawardene century takes Sri Lanka to 274

Mahela Jayawardene stroked a delightful unbeaten 103 on Saturday to take Sri Lanka to a challenging 274 for six in the World Cup final against India.

By John Mehaffey
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/ 2 April 2011

Toss provides unexpected drama in World Cup final

The toss, usually a mundane affair, caused confusion all around on Saturday and had to be performed twice.

By Amlan Chakraborty
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/ 1 April 2011

Sri Lanka cool and committed

The national team knows exactly what is expected of them, as captain Kumar Sangakkara explained after their semifinal win.

By Firdose Moonda
India stifle Pakistan to reach World Cup final
Article
/ 30 March 2011

India stifle Pakistan to reach World Cup final

Disciplined bowling by India saw them beat Pakistan by 29 runs on Wednesday to set-up a World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Saturday.

By Julian Guyer
Sri Lanka give Murali final standing ovation
Article
/ 29 March 2011

Sri Lanka give Murali final standing ovation

Thousands of Sri Lankan fans on Tuesday gave their hero Muttiah Muralitharan a final standing ovation after the home team reached the World Cup final.

By Staff Reporter
Ponting steps down as Australia captain
Article
/ 29 March 2011

Ponting steps down as Australia captain

Ricky Ponting is standing down as Australia’s cricket captain after nine years, following a home Ashes loss and a disappointing World Cup performance.

By Staff Reporter
Security stepped up as India-Pakistan clash nears
Article
/ 28 March 2011

Security stepped up as India-Pakistan clash nears

Security was ramped up at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium on Sunday ahead of India’s high-profile World Cup semifinal against Pakistan

By Julian Guyer
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/ 28 March 2011

Wright backs New Zealand aggression

New Zealand coach John Wright has praised his team’s aggressive approach ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

By Staff Reporter
Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket
Article
/ 28 March 2011

Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket

Australia’s Shaun Tait has retired from one-day cricket to concentrate on Twenty20 and preserve his career, he said in a statement on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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