Chris gayles knock guides Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets
Posted on April 20, 2012
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Chris gayles knock guides Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori won the toss and opted to field against Kings XI Punjab in their IPL 5 match at PCA stadium in Mohali on Friday. Bangalore made one change, bringing in Andrew McDonald in place of Tillakaratne Dilshan
IPL 2012: Dhoni praises bowlers for win over Pune
Posted on April 20, 2012
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IPL 2012: Dhoni praises bowlers for win over Pune
Chennai Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday credited the fine show by his bowlers and superb fielding as the reason for his side`s 13-run win over Pune Warriors in their IPL match here. “Full credit to the bowlers and I hope we continue doing well in their department in the remaining matches.
All-round show helps Chennai Super Kings beat Pune warriors by 13 runs
Posted on April 19, 2012
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All-round show helps Chennai Super Kings beat Pune warriors by 13 runs
Chennai Super Kings rode on a half century each from Subramaniam Badrinath and Faf du Plessis and a disciplined show from their bowlers as they beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs in their Indian Premier League match Chennai on Thursday. Badrinath (57) and du Plessis (58) shared IPL five’s highest opening stand of 116 runs from 15.3 overs to help Chennai raise 164 for five before they restricted Pune to 151 for seven on a M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch which became more difficult for batting as the match wore on. Chasing 165 for a win, Pune lost wickets at regular intervals but Steven Smith (23) and Angelo Mathews (27) kept them in the hunt only to lose the plot towards the end
Kevin Pietersen century condemned Chargers to their fourth defeat this season
Posted on April 19, 2012
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Kevin Pietersen century condemned Chargers to their fourth defeat this season
Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League match at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The Daredevils are playing the same team. Deccan Chargers have made two changes, bringing in pacer Veer Pratap Singh and Parthiv Patel in place of Anand Rajan and Tanmay Mishra, respectively
Pakistan is safe place for cricket: PCB chairman
Posted on April 19, 2012
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Pakistan is safe place for cricket: PCB chairman
Lahore Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday reacted with disappointment and concern after the High Court in Dhaka passed an injunction order against Bangladesh team touring Pakistan later this month for a short series. “Pakistan is a safe place for cricket. The federal and provincial governments have to function with complete coordination to make the (Bangladesh) series successful as it is the national cause.
Bangaladesh high court suspends tour to Pak for four weeks
Posted on April 19, 2012
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Bangaladesh high court suspends tour to Pak for four weeks
Pakistan’s hopes of hosting its first international cricket match in three years was thrown into jeopardy after the High Court in Bangladesh suspended the national team’s tour to the strife-torn nation for four weeks due to security reasons.
Gilchrist on Pitch Invasion at the PCA stadium
Posted on April 19, 2012
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Gilchrist on Pitch Invasion at the PCA stadium
Mohali Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist has said that it is a matter of concern that an intruder managed to get close to the players during their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, last night. The Australian said he does not want to see a repeat of the incident. “You are always concerned when you get pitch invasions in any sport.
IPL 2012: Kolkata beat Punjab by 8 wickets
Posted on April 18, 2012
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IPL 2012: Kolkata beat Punjab by 8 wickets
Gautam Gambhir played captain’s innings to give Kolkata Knight Riders a much needed victory as they beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match on Wednesday. Gambhir led from the front and put on an unbeaten 66, which included seven fours and one six. Brendon McCullum looked dangerous early on but failed to capitalise on the good start
No Champions Trophy after 2013
Posted on April 18, 2012
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No Champions Trophy after 2013
Dubai The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in England, in 2013, will pull its final curtains as the association plans having one championship for each of the game`s three formats from 2015. While the playoffs for the World Test Championship are scheduled for June 2017, the 50 over tournament, which has been on since 1998, is terminated in the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Program after 2013
RCB clinch last ball thriller over Pune
Posted on April 18, 2012
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RCB clinch last ball thriller over Pune
AB de Villiers and Saurabh Tiwary didn’t let Chris Gayle’s outstanding contribution go in vain as they displayed fantastic show in the final over to help Royal Challenger Bangalore chase down 183-run target and beat Pune Warriors by six wickets on Tuesday. Needing 21 off the last over, Tiwary took a single on the first delivery of Ashish Nehra to give strike to de Villiers.
Sachin will play next match: Harbhajan
Posted on April 18, 2012
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Sachin will play next match: Harbhajan
One of the reasons for the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) seven-wicket loss to the Delhi Daredevils at the Wankhede on Monday was the top order’s inefficient batting display. The vacuum caused by Sachin Tendulkar’s absence upfront was prominent, but if skipper Harbhajan Singh is to be believed, MI supporters can breathe a sigh of relief.
Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers in a high scorer
Posted on April 17, 2012
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Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers in a high scorer
Jean-Paul Duminy provided the late onslaught with an unbeaten 26-ball 58 after a solid opening stand as Deccan Chargers posted an imposing 196 for two in their Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Tuesday. After skipper Kumar Sangakkara (44) and Shikhar Dhawan (52) laid the platform with a 94-run opening stand, Duminy took the opposition bowlers to the cleaners, piling up 53 runs in the last three overs.