Don't hound me like this: N Srinivasan

NEW DELHI: A defiant N Srinivasan on Wednesday refused to comment on whether he has taken over as the BCCI president again, bluntly telling the waiting mediamen to stop "hounding him"."I can't reply, don't hound me like this," Srinivasan told reporters...

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'BCCI panel illegal, against its own rules'

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court, which struck down as "illegal and unconstitutional" the two-member panel that went into spot fixing and betting charges in the IPL, has held that the commission was constituted in violation of the rules framed by the BCCI.However,...

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Arthur settles contract dispute with CA

SYDNEY: Former Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday he had reached a settlement with Cricket Australia over his sacking after he "significantly reduced" his claim for damages.The South African had been suing for his job back or up...

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Anderson best bowler of this era: Akram

MANCHESTER: Pakistan great Wasim Akram believes England's James Anderson is the best bowler currently operating in world cricket.The 31-year-old Anderson has taken 13 wickets in the first two Ashes Tests to help England into a 2-0 lead over Australia...

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Hussey feels for stumbling Australians

SYDNEY: Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey said on Tuesday he felt for the national team as it enters the third Ashes Test winless, acknowledging two losses would have left a "horrible feeling".Michael Clarke's men go into the third Test at Old...

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I don't want to say anything: Srinivasan

MUMBAI: BCCI's president-in-exile N Srinivasan on Tuesday refused to comment on the Bombay high court order declaring the Board's two-member probe panel to look into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal as "illegal and unconstitutional".Srinivasan,...

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Dawood Ibrahim named in chargesheet

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police, investigating the IPL spot-fixing scandal, named underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in their chargesheet and blamed IPL for lack of checks and balance.The 6,000-page chargesheet named a total of 39 persons as accused for offences...

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Australia batting issues mental: Gilly

MELBOURNE: Blaming limited overs cricket for the struggles of Australia's Test batsmen is wrongheaded, according to former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, who says their problems in the Ashes are mental rather than technical.Australia's specialist batsmen...

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South Africa make 238 against Lanka

PALLEKELE: JP Duminy hit 97 and a fit-again Hashim Amla made 77 to lift South Africa to 238 all out in a must-win one-day international against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Sunday.ScorecardBut the Proteas, needing a win to level the five-match series 2-2,...

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Shilpa thanks well-wishers on Twitter

NEW DELHI: Actress and Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty on Sunday took to Twitter to express her happiness after her husband, Raj Kundra, was absolved of fixing charges by the BCCI-appointed two-member probe panel.Reacting to the news after Kundra...

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3rd ODI: Brian Vitori dismisses Rayudu

HARARE: A disciplined India notched up a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third one-day international to secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.Scorecard | Match In PicsAmit Mishra scalped four wickets...

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India beat Zimbabwe to clinch series

HARARE: A disciplined India notched up a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third one-day international to secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.Scorecard | Match In PicsAmit Mishra scalped four wickets...

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It's still a long way to go for Karthik

CHENNAI: Dinesh Karthik walked into bat at No. 6 on Friday at the Harare Sports Club ground when the chips were down.Wickets were falling, Shikhar Dhawan wasn't at his best on a pitch where the ball was doing a bit, but the Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman...

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Run scoring is difficult now: Dhawan

HARARE: He might be relishing the role of an opener but Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan says scoring runs has not been easy in one-dayers ever since the introduction of new rules.Dhawan has been in terrific form for India after being drafted into the side...

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SA itinerary to be discussed at BCCI meet

KOLKATA: The itinerary for the upcoming tour of South Africa and a disciplinary panel report on sacked IPL chief Lalit Modi are among the issues that would dominate discussions when the BCCI's working committee meets on Sunday.The BCCI is keen on playing...

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India can field two national teams: Borde

NOIDA: Former India captain Chandu Borde said India has such an abundance of cricket talent today that it can easily field two national squads of equal strength."We have so much talent in our country today that we can easily field two teams," Borde said...

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Unadkat strikes to scalp Sikandar Raza

NEW DELHI: Jaydev Unadkat struck to give India a first breakthrough as he removed Sikandar Raza in the second ODI of the five-match series against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club.Scorecard | Match in PicsZimbabwe got off to a steady start in their pursuit...

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Unadkat gives India big breakthrough

NEW DELHI: Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra ended Hamilton Masakadza's fight in the 29th over, giving fifth blow to Zimbabwe at the score of 130 in the second ODI at Harare on Friday.Scorecard | Match in PicsMasakadza scored 34 before getting caught by...

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3rd ODI: Miller lifts S Africa to 223/7

PALLEKELE: David Miller smashed a robust 85 not out off 72 balls to steer South Africa to 223/7 in the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Friday.ScorecardThe left-hander smashed five sixes and four boundaries after a three-wicket...

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Zimbabwe crumble in chase of 295

NEW DELHI: Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra ended Hamilton Masakadza's fight and then dismissed Malcom Waller in quick succession to leave Zimbabwe six down for just 130 in the second ODI at Harare on Friday.Scorecard | Match in PicsMasakadza scored 34...

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Oz fear slow recovery for struggling team

SYDNEY: It wasn't long ago that Australians used to patronise the English cricket team as a joke, during a dominant run of eight Ashes series victories when winning became habitual.They're not laughing now.Australian cricket is in the pits, amidst accusatory...

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Rayudu thanks Sachin, Robin for help

HARARE: Elated after a successful ODI debut following years of struggle, Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu thanked Sachin Tendulkar for helping him through the tough days of waiting."Sachin (Tendulkar) and Robin Singh especially. They've helped me a lot,...

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'Technology has made umpiring tougher'

LONDON: Former ICC elite panel umpire, Simon Taufel has warned that decision-making in modern-day cricket has become tougher than last two decades, saying extensive use of high-end technology and reviews put more "pressure" on on-field officials.Taufel...

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Mishra makes the most of his chance

It hasn't been an easy time for Amit Mishra. He was picked in the Indian side on the back of a good IPL, but right through the Champions Trophy and the West Indies tri-series, he didn't get a look into the playing XI.Zimbabwe was seen as the acid test...

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Sri Lanka elect to bat against S Africa

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's captain Dinesh Chandimal won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.ScorecardThe Proteas will look to level the five-match series after...

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India seek revenge against Zimbabwe

HARARE: With most of their top stars rested, a depleted Indian cricket team will seek revenge for the humiliation it suffered two years ago when it takes on minnows Zimbabwe in a five-match ODI series starting on Wednesday, well aware of the perils of...

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Critics liken Oz team to 'worst-ever' team

SYDNEY: Critics are reportedly comparing the 2013 Australian Ashes squad to the last team to lose that often in a row, in 1984/85, after a sixth straight Test loss, and the fourth successive surrender to the English, highlighted by two more dull batting...

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India out to have fun in Zimbabwe tour

HARARE: India's players are seeking a more relaxing time on their five-match ODI tour to coach Duncan Fletcher's home country of Zimbabwe following a "hectic" - and successful - two months.The Champions Trophy winners have been busy recently and Fletcher...

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Sacking affected career, says Arthur

Mickey Arthur has blamed Cricket Australia (CA) for forcing him to take legal action over his "unfair" sacking as coach of the national team and said the incident had caused major damage to his career and reputation.South African Arthur, the first non-Australian...

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England set 583-run target for Australia

LONDON: Australia were set a target of 583 to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Sunday.ScorecardEngland declared their second innings on 349 for seven early on the fourth morning after Joe Root, 178 not out overnight, holed out for a superb 180.If...

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England move closer to crushing victory

LONDON: England moved remorselessly towards a crushing victory within four days over Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Sunday after setting the visitors a notional target of 583 to win.ScorecardAfter batting throughout Saturday's third...

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4th ODI: Pakistan put Windies into bat

GROS ISLET (Saint Lucia): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and put West Indies in to bat in the fourth one-day international of their five-match series at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.ScorecardFollowing the thrilling tie in...

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1st ODI: South Africa put Lanka in to bat

COLOMBO: South African captain AB de Villiers won the toss and sent Sri Lanka in to bat in the first one-day international at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Saturday.ScorecardThe Proteas, already without three frontline players in Dale Steyn, Jacques...

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Spirit of Bradman may give Oz Ashes lift

LONDON: With Australia's bid to regain the Ashes hanging by a slender thread, Michael Clarke's team would be wise to turn to the spirit of Don Bradman for inspiration.The Australians, already trailing 1-0 in the series, are up against it again in the...

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2nd Test: England extend lead to 347

LONDON (United Kingdom): Yorkshire duo Joe Root and Tim Bresnan denied Australia a wicket on the third morning of the second Ashes Test at Lord's as England tightened their grip on the match.ScorecardAshes-holders England were 114 for three in their...

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