Ian Bell wants to bat at number three

ALICE SPRINGS (Australia): England's Ian Bell said Saturday he wants to bat at number three after Jonathan Trott pulled out of Thursday's second Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide."I'm absolutely willing to go to number three," said regular number...

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Bell 'willing' to fill in for Trott at No. 3

ALICE SPRINGS (Australia): England's Ian Bell said Saturday he wants to bat at number three after Jonathan Trott pulled out of Thursday's second Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide."I'm absolutely willing to go to number three," said regular number...

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'Tendulkar is the best I have seen'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Sri Lankan explosive batsman Sanath Jayasuriya said Saturday that Sachin Tendulkar is the best player he has seen."Everyone knows what Sachin has done for cricket and for India. He is one player who is dedicated, committed...

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SA seamers hold Pakistan to 179

CENTURION: Facing a whitewash, South Africa's seamers ran through Pakistan to bowl the tourists out for 179 in the final one-day international at SuperSport Park on Saturday.ScorecardVernon Philander picked up 3-26 and Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Wayne Parnell...

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Ranatunga not in favour of new ODI rules

MUMBAI: Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga is apprehensive that the repeated changes in the rules of one-day internationals have shifted the advantage so overwhelmingly in favour of the batsmen that very few youngsters in future would...

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Vinod Kambli suffers heart attack

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, following a heart attack on Friday.Kambli was taken ill while he was driving from Chembur to Bandra and suddenly stopped the vehicle.A policewoman on duty,...

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Sachin was uncomfortable with computer

MUMBAI: Recently-retired Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said he was not too comfortable with the idea of having a computer in the dressing room but came to accept the device after realizing how important an aid it was to plan and strategize...

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Sachin was uncomfortable with computer

MUMBAI: Recently-retired Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said he was not too comfortable with the idea of having a computer in the dressing room but came to accept the device after realizing how important an aid it was to plan and strategize...

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Stop praising Sachin Tendulkar: Taliban

ISLAMABAD: The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has asked Pakistani media groups to refrain from praising Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.In a video message, Taliban spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid, flanked by two AK-47 wielding masked men, talks...

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I'll handle England myself, says Lyon

MELBOURNE: Australia's Nathan Lyon is confident he has the tools to spin England out in the second Test in Adelaide and will not need much help from teammates rolling over a few part-time overs.Lyon captured key wickets in Australia's 381-run victory...

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Rhythm takes time, says Umesh Yadav

MUMBAI: Back in the side after being sidelined for some months due to poor form, Umesh Yadav said he will focus on getting his line and length right in next month's Test and ODI series against South Africa."Mentally I will be ready to bowl to a length,...

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Wasim Jaffer slams 50th 1st class ton

MUMBAI: Seasoned opener Wasim Jaffer cracked his 50th century in first class cricket to rally champions Mumbai from a difficult situation on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group A clash against fellow-state rivals Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.The...

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Will focus on line and length: Umesh

MUMBAI: Back in the side after being sidelined for some months due to poor form, Indian pacer Umesh Yadav today said he will focus on getting his line and length right in next month's Test and ODI series against South Africa."I am not thinking too much....

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India beat Windies to clinch series 2-1

KANPUR: India clinched the ODI series against West Indies 2-1 with a comfortable five-wicket victory in the third and final match, riding on Shikhar Dhawan's sparkling century.Scorecard | Match in PicsThe Indians first restricted West Indies to 263 for...

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Our bowlers have improved, says Dhoni

KANPUR: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday credited the 2-1 ODI series win over the West Indies to team effort and said bowling performance has also improved a lot as compared to the recent contest against Australia.Dhoni said while the...

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Want to continue scoring tons: Dhawan

KANPUR: Shikhar Dhawan has been in the form of his life since his comeback into the Indian team last March and the dashing opener wants to continue with the "good habit" of scoring centuries and winning a lot more matches for India across all formats.Dhawan...

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India eye series win against West Indies

KANPUR: Unfavourable bowling conditions had pegged them back in the last match but India will look to assert their supremacy and clinch the series against the West Indies when the two teams clash in the decisive third one-day international on Wednesday.India...

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'Series win will lift morale before SA tour'

KANPUR: Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels a win in the third and deciding ODI against West Indies on Wednesday will raise the morale of the team ahead of a tough tour to South Africa, starting next month.The third ODI at Kanpur holds great significance...

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Win in Vizag gave us confidence: Bravo

KANPUR: The series-levelling win in the second ODI at Visakhapatnam gave a struggling West Indies the self belief that they can beat India at their own backyard, the visiting team skipper Dwayne Bravo said on Tuesday.After the six-wicket loss to India...

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Zaheer gearing up for South Africa tour

MUMBAI: Veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan, who has made a comeback to the Test side after nearly a year, on Tuesday said he was gearing up for the challenge against South Africa next month."I have ironed out things I felt were pulling me back. I am ready...

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Pujara, Kohli retain spots in rankings

DUBAI: Cheteshwar Pujara retained his sixth position to be the highest-placed Indian batsman, while Virat Kohli also maintained his 20th spot in the in the latest ICC Test rankings issued, on Monday.ICC Test rankings: Batsmen | Bowlers | All-roundersPujara...

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Zaheer's presence will help me: Umesh

NEW DELHI: Umesh Yadav is relieved that he is back in the scheme of things but the bigger reason for his happiness is that senior pro Zaheer Khan will be around during India's upcoming tour of South Africa to guide the junior bowlers."Zaheer has had...

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Ex-players rally round Jonathan Trott

LONDON: The sight of the normally obdurate Jonathan Trott swishing and missing with alarming regularity during his two brief innings in Australia was a telltale sign that all was not right.England's number three, so often the rock of his side's batting...

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Selectors give rude shock to Gambhir

These are tough times for Gautam Gambhir.The Delhi opener, who has been in good form in the Ranji Trophy this year, has been left out of the 17-member Indian Test squad that was selected on Monday for the South Africa tour.In the six Ranji Trophy matches...

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1st ODI: Pakistan post 218/9 vs S Africa

CAPE TOWN: Debutant tailenders Bilawal Bhatti and Anwar Ali defied a strong South African bowling attack to enable Pakistan to post 218 for nine in the first one-day international against South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.ScorecardBhatti (39) and Ali...

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Cook charges Warner 'disrespectful'

BRISBANE (Australia): England skipper Alastair Cook slammed David Warner as disrespectful in a sour aftermath to a simmering Ashes opener won by Australia with a day to spare at the Gabba on Sunday.Australia's huge 381-run victory was tarnished by constant...

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Selectors to focus on Gambhir, Zaheer

VADODARA: Veterans Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan's names are set to be discussed when the Indian selectors meet here tomorrow to decide on the squads for the tour of South Africa, starting December 5.Since BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel is the convener...

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2nd ODI: Ashwin scalps Bravo, Powell

NEW DELHI: Off-spinner R Ashwin got rid of Darren Bravo (50) after a solid 100-run stand for the third wicket with Kieran Powell in West Indies' chase of 289-run target in the 2nd ODI.Scorecard | Match In PicsThe duo rescued West Indies from early wickets...

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Oz dominate after Warner, Clarke tons

BRISBANE: David Warner and Michael Clarke scored dominant centuries to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes Test on Saturday and leave England needing an unlikely 537 for victory at the end of Day three at the Gabba.ScorecardThe hosts declared...

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India look to clinch series against WI

VISAKHAPATNAM: A dominant India would look to seal the one-day series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against a struggling West Indies, who are proving to be a complete mismatch to the World champions, as the two teams square off in the second match...

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Warner, Clarke put Test beyond England

BRISBANE: David Warner and Michael Clarke both smashed centuries to help stretch Australia's lead over England to a monumental 458 runs with a second innings score of 299 for five at tea on day three of the first Ashes Test on Saturday.ScorecardWarner...

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