West Indies' captain Merissa Aguilleira was pleased with the all-round effort of her team, and especially the batting, after they routed Sri Lanka by 209 runs in their second match of the Women's World Cup at the MIG Ground in Mumbai. They were bowled out for 179 in their previous match at the Brabourne Stadium, and three days later, the team put up a total of 368 here. "I must say this is a great...
South Africa hit back after Stone's five
England U-19s 52 for 3 trail South Africa U-19s 228 (Orros 69, Stone 5-31) by 176 runsScorecard South Africa's bowlers hit back with bat and ball against England on day one of the second Test, after a disastrous start in which they were reduced to 8 for 4 and then 54 for 6. Vassilli Orros' 69 sparked a recovery before a last-wicket stand of 79 took South Africa to a respectable 228 and the hosts...
Hales keen to continue England rise
England received positive news on Stuart Broad and Luke Wright, despite another curtailed practice session ahead of their first warm-up match on Monday. Wright had hurt his hand while fielding on Saturday, while Broad has been recovering from a heel injury that saw him miss England's limited-overs commitments in India, but both are expected to be fit for selection against a New Zealand XI in Whangerei....
Watson to make ODI return
Shane Watson will try to regain his batting touch at international level after he was recalled to Australia's ODI team against the West Indies. Recalled in place of Usman Khawaja, Watson is set to take part in the remainder of the series before departing for India as part of the last of three groups of Test players to journey to the subcontinent. Since returning to the game as a non-bowling batsman...
Feb
03
Sana Mir regrets Pakistan Women's seclusion
For every tourist in Cuttack, a visit to the remains of the Barabati Fort and the Deer Park not very far from it, on the banks of the Mahanadi River, is a must. However, despite being based at walking distance from both, the Pakistan Women's team can't take a trip to either. Not just because they are focused on making their presence felt at the ongoing Women's World Cup. It has more to do with security...
'Fit and confident' Powell keen on IPL challenge
"I am confident because of my past performance and my current fitness. It is also about state of mind: 85% of cricket is played in your head." So says Ricardo Powell, the former West Indies batsman, who could possibly be the biggest left-field pick at the 2013 IPL auction. "I know in terms of competing at the highest level it is just a matter of getting back in the arena. I have played 109 ODIs....
Pakistan angry over Hot Spot decisions
Pakistan were left privately seething as four incidents involving Hot Spot technology went against them during a mauling by South Africa in the first Test at the Wanderers. Although none of the match participants or team administrators would comment on the technology, the Pakistan manager and coach were seen in animated discussion with the third umpire after the day's play. Dav Whatmore later told...
How the franchises could play it at the IPL auction
What: 2013 IPL auctionWhen: February 3, Sunday, 1100 ISTWhere: Chennai What to expect The IPL auction rules could undergo an overhaul from the 2014 edition and the existing contracts for all players will end after the current season. Franchises would therefore view this auction only in terms of filling certain pressing gaps to meet their requirements for this season. Quite a few teams have...
Feb
02
Franchise coaches taste national set-up
While the South African players did their warm-ups on the first morning of the Wanderers Test against Pakistan, someone not usually involved at national level was keeping an eye on them. The Titans' coach Matthew Maynard observed proceedings as part of a new program which aims to involve franchise officials in the national team. All six local coaches will be invited to spend time with the national...
Sana Mir wants improvement in shot selection
After the uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament and the venue of their matches, Pakistan began their Women's World Cup campaign promisingly, but it did not last. They restricted Australia to 175 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, but their batsmen did not make it even halfway to the target. Despite the World Cup being held in India, the favourites to win are defending champions...
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