Jayawardene to build grassroot cricket in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is set to take over a role with the country's cricket administration to develop the infrastructure of the local game at the feeder level.Sports Minister Navin Dissanayake said that Jayawardene, 37,...

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McCullum joins Birmingham Bears for T20 Blast

LONDON: New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum confirmed on Tuesday he has signed for the Birmingham Bears for the defence of their T20 Blast title.McCullum joins the Bears -- Warwickshire's T20 name -- on a seven-match deal after playing a major...

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Jayawardene to build grassroot cricket in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is set to take over a role with the country's cricket administration to develop the infrastructure of the local game at the feeder level.Sports Minister Navin Dissanayake said that Jayawardene, 37,...

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McCullum joins Birmingham Bears for T20 Blast

LONDON: New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum confirmed on Tuesday he has signed for the Birmingham Bears for the defence of their T20 Blast title.McCullum joins the Bears -- Warwickshire's T20 name -- on a seven-match deal after playing a major...

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Kohli the leader must play more responsibly: Prasanna

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is expected to captain India in all formats at some point but before that happens the star batsmen must start taking more responsibility towards his team, says spin great Erapalli Prasanna."In all probability, Kohli will captain...

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Azhar Ali named new Pakistan ODI captain

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's cricket chiefs on Monday named batsman Azhar Ali as the national side's new one-day international captain, despite the fact he has not made the 50-over team in more than two years.The 30-year-old replaces Misbah-ul-Haq, who retired...

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Kohli the leader must play more responsibly: Prasanna

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is expected to captain India in all formats at some point but before that happens the star batsmen must start taking more responsibility towards his team, says spin great Erapalli Prasanna."In all probability, Kohli will captain...

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Azhar Ali named new Pakistan ODI captain

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's cricket chiefs on Monday named batsman Azhar Ali as the national side's new one-day international captain, despite the fact he has not made the 50-over team in more than two years.The 30-year-old replaces Misbah-ul-Haq, who retired...

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World Cup 2015: Starc award defies trend in bat-dominated tournament

MELBOURNE: At a World Cup dominated by batsmen and huge scores, it was an old-fashioned fast bowler who ultimately played the biggest role in Australia's success.Mitchell Starc, whose devastating pace and movement troubled almost every batsmen who faced...

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World Cup 2015: Starc award defies trend in bat-dominated tournament

MELBOURNE: At a World Cup dominated by batsmen and huge scores, it was an old-fashioned fast bowler who ultimately played the biggest role in Australia's success.Mitchell Starc, whose devastating pace and movement troubled almost every batsmen who faced...

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World Cup 2015: Peeved ICC president Kamal leaves MCG before end of final

MELBOURNE: Peeved at not being given the opportunity to hand out the World Cup trophy to the champions, International Cricket Council (ICC) president Mustafa Kamal on Sunday left the Melbourne Cricket Ground even before the final between Australia and...

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World Cup 2015: Peeved ICC president Kamal leaves MCG before end of final

MELBOURNE: Peeved at not being given the opportunity to hand out the World Cup trophy to the champions, International Cricket Council (ICC) president Mustafa Kamal on Sunday left the Melbourne Cricket Ground even before the final between Australia and...

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Moments that defined the Cup Down Under

Double? No troubleThis World Cup has shown that a double century is the new milestone. Chris Gayle took Zimbabwe apart in the group league, smashing an exhilarating 215. The West Indian shattered South African Gary Kirsten's 188 not out from the 1996...

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Team India members arrive home; Kohli, Anushka land in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Indian World Cup team members, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star batsman Virat Kohli, arrived home from Australia in batches and left for their respective destinations, cricket board sources said.While Dhoni landed in Delhi,...

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Team India members arrive home; Kohli, Anushka land in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Indian World Cup team members, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star batsman Virat Kohli, arrived home from Australia in batches and left for their respective destinations, cricket board sources said.While Dhoni landed in Delhi,...

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Moments that defined the Cup Down Under

Double? No troubleThis World Cup has shown that a double century is the new milestone. Chris Gayle took Zimbabwe apart in the group league, smashing an exhilarating 215. The West Indian shattered South African Gary Kirsten's 188 not out from the 1996...

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Vettori's performance key in determining WC final fate: Dhoni

SYDNEY: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has identified New Zealand's veteran spinner Daniel Vettori as the key man on whose performance the outcome of the ICC World Cup 2015 final against Australia will depend.Dhoni on Thursday said it may be the...

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World Cup 2015: MCG holds no fears for Black Caps, says Southee

MELBOURNE: New Zealand seamer Tim Southee believes the Black Caps have the experience and the firepower to topple Australia in Sunday's ICC World Cup 2015 final in Melbourne.Full Coverage: ICC World Cup 2015Southee said the Black Caps were relishing...

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World Cup 2015: MCG holds no fears for Black Caps, says Southee

MELBOURNE: New Zealand seamer Tim Southee believes the Black Caps have the experience and the firepower to topple Australia in Sunday's ICC World Cup 2015 final in Melbourne.Full Coverage: ICC World Cup 2015Southee said the Black Caps were relishing...

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Vettori's performance key in determining WC final fate: Dhoni

SYDNEY: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has identified New Zealand's veteran spinner Daniel Vettori as the key man on whose performance the outcome of the ICC World Cup 2015 final against Australia will depend.Dhoni on Thursday said it may be the...

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World Cup 2015: Pressure of semifinals got to India, says Sunil Gavaskar

SYDNEY: Dejected with Indian batsmen's poor shot selection in their 329-run chase, former skipper Sunil Gavaskar said that the pressure of the cricket World Cup semifinal got to the team as it was outplayed by Australia on Thursday.READ ALSO: Australia...

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Clarke salutes Smith as Australia power into World Cup final

SYDNEY: Australia captain Michael Clarke praised the "exceptional" Steve Smith after his side beat defending champions India by 95 runs on Thursday to set a ICC World Cup 2015 final with New Zealand.READ ALSO: Australia beat India to set up final clash...

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No Asian team in World Cup final for first time since 1987

SYDNEY: Sunday's World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand will be the first title clash without an Asian team since 1987.The last final without an Asian challenger was played in 1987 when Australia beat England by seven runs at the Eden Gardens.From...

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Gloom shrouds India after World Cup exit

SYDNEY/NEW DELHI: A pall of gloom descended on the Indian dressing room after the team's campaign in the World Cup came to an agonising end on Thursday, and the pain of losing the semifinals engulfed the entire cricket-crazy nation that was left grief-stricken.READ...

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World Cup 2015: Dhoni, Maxwell most searched players ahead of 2nd semifinal

GUWAHATI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Glenn Maxwell have emerged as the two most searched players from India and Australia ahead of their semifinal clash on Thursday in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.Full Coverage: ICC World Cup 2015According to study by...

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Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

SYDNEY: Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match...

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World Cup 2015: Dhoni, Maxwell most searched players ahead of 2nd semifinal

GUWAHATI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Glenn Maxwell have emerged as the two most searched players from India and Australia ahead of their semifinal clash on Thursday in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.Full Coverage: ICC World Cup 2015According to study by...

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Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

SYDNEY: Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match...

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Court rejects life ban petition for Pakistan's Aamer

KARACHI: A Pakistani court on Tuesday dismissed a legal petition seeking a life ban on fast bowler Mohammad Aamer, just weeks after he returned to domestic cricket following a spot-fixing suspension.The International Cricket Council (ICC) gave permission...

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Court rejects life ban petition for Pakistan's Aamer

KARACHI: A Pakistani court on Tuesday dismissed a legal petition seeking a life ban on fast bowler Mohammad Aamer, just weeks after he returned to domestic cricket following a spot-fixing suspension.The International Cricket Council (ICC) gave permission...

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World Cup 2015: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates New Zealand

AUCKLAND: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated New Zealand for making it to the World Cup final after the Black Caps beat South Africa by four wickets (Duckworth/Lewis) in the semifinal at the Eden Park here on Tuesday."Big Congratulations to...

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World Cup 2015: Perfect time to beat Australia, says Virat Kohli

SYDNEY: Crediting bowlers for Indian team's remarkable turnaround after a winless show preceding the World Cup, star batsman Virat Kohli feels it is the perfect time to beat Australia in Thursday's semifinal and do justice to their performance in the...

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Mohammed Shami takes a break from training

SYDNEY: India's leading fast bowler in the tournament Mohammed Shami on Monday took a break from training session as a part of the recovery process after bowling full tilt in the quarterfinal match against Bangladesh in Melbourne last week.While there...

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Difference between India and Australia is Ashwin: Clark

SYDNEY: Former Australia pacer Stuart Clark feels the advantage India have going into Thursday's semifinal is that they have "world class" off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in their ranks with the Michael Clarke-led side lacking a quality spinner."I think...

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Difference between India and Australia is Ashwin: Clark

SYDNEY: Former Australia pacer Stuart Clark feels the advantage India have going into Thursday's semifinal is that they have "world class" off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in their ranks with the Michael Clarke-led side lacking a quality spinner."I think...

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Mohammed Shami takes a break from training

SYDNEY: India's leading fast bowler in the tournament Mohammed Shami on Monday took a break from training session as a part of the recovery process after bowling full tilt in the quarterfinal match against Bangladesh in Melbourne last week.While there...

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Umpires, technology and close calls this World Cup

Both, the umpires and the technology used at the ICC World Cup 2015 have been under fire for taking some wrong decisions. Another erroneous call was made during Australia's crucial quarterfinal match against Pakistan. Misbah-ul-Haq was saved by the fancy...

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I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

SYDNEY: As the SCG wicket is expected to help the spinners, Glenn Maxwell says he was ready to play the role of frontline spinner for Australia in World Cup semifinal against India.The semifinal between India and Australia will be played at the same...

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I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

SYDNEY: As the SCG wicket is expected to help the spinners, Glenn Maxwell says he was ready to play the role of frontline spinner for Australia in World Cup semifinal against India.The semifinal between India and Australia will be played at the same...

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World Cup 2015: Srinivasan, Thakur to attend India-Australia semifinal, Dalmiya to stay away

SYDNEY: ICC chairman and former BCCI president N Srinivasan will watch India's World Cup semifinal against hosts Australia along with BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur while current president Jagmohan Dalmiya will not be in attendance due to health reasons.Full...

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World Cup 2015: Pakistan to head home in batches

KARACHI: Despite being no strong reaction to the defeat in the World Cup quarterfinals to Australia, the Pakistan squad will return home in batches from Sunday.Head coach Waqar Younis and senior batsmen Younis Khan will not be returning home with the...

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World Cup 2015: Pakistan to head home in batches

KARACHI: Despite being no strong reaction to the defeat in the World Cup quarterfinals to Australia, the Pakistan squad will return home in batches from Sunday.Head coach Waqar Younis and senior batsmen Younis Khan will not be returning home with the...

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