Razzaq stars in Pakistan's consolation win in final T20

Abdul Razzaq produced a man-of-the-match performance with bat and ball to ensure Pakistan salvaged some credibility and embarrassed New Zealand by 103 runs in their third and final Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Thursday. Razzaq, who was dropped by Nathan McCullum while on two in the 19th over, proceeded to smash three sixes and three fours and finish 34 not...

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Amla recalled to SA T20 squad

Hashim Amla has been called up to the Proteas' squad for the Twenty20 International match against India to be played at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, 9 January.The match is the inaugural one for the Krish Mackerdhuj Trophy and commemorates the first arrival of Indians in South Africa 150 years ago.It will be Amla's third cap in this format. He takes the place...

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Australia squad for KFC Twenty20 International Series against England announced

Australia has named a youthful squad for the T20 series against England next week, with Cameron White taking over the captaincy from Michael Clarke.There are also recalls for Brett Lee and Shaun Tait, while several young players have also been called up following good performances in state cricket.The squad in full is Cameron White, Tim Paine, Vice Captain, Aaron Finch,...

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Nehra, Pathan bowl India to win in Twenty20

India won the one-off Krish Macherduj Trophy Twenty20 International match, played to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South Africa.The star of the show for India was batsman Rohit Sharma (53), new-ball bowler Ashish Nehra (2-22) and spinner Yusuf Pathan (2-22). Batting first India made 168 for six and in reply South Africa was restricted to...

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We are world's best Twenty20 side: Collingwood

England Twenty20 captain Paul Collingwood reckons that his 2010 Twenty20 World Cup-winning squad is the shortest form of the game's world No.1 team.England will be looking to stretch its world record-winning streak in Twenty20's to eight matches when they face Australia in the opening match at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday."I'd be surprised if we are not the No.1 team...

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England register eighth win in T20 Internationals

England got the better of Australia by one wicket off the last ball of the first Twenty20 international at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.The win, England's eighth, set a new record for consecutive victories in Twenty20 internationals.The match had its share of ebbs and flows as England chased down Australia's target of 157 for four with just one wicket to spare. Debutant...

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Afridi set sights on World Twenty20

After falling to old rivals India in the World Cup semifinal last month, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has set his sights on the ICC World Twenty20 Championship to be played in Sri Lanka next year. 'The only way I can really overcome the disappointment of our defeat against India is by winning the Twenty20 World Cup,' Afridi told The News in an interview.Afridi said...

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I see myself as a more mature player: Simmons

Lendl Simmons says he feels like a new and improved cricketer since he last played for the West Indies a year ago. The 26-year-old allrounder was speaking during the Windies camp at the 3Ws Oval as they stepped up preparations for the Digicel Series against Pakistan.The three-dimensional player - who has batted at the top of the order, bowled with distinction and kept...

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I am bowling 10 times better than a decade ago: Swann

Graeme Swann believes he ten times better than what he was ten years ago as a bowler.He has climbed to number two in the Reliance ICC Test rankings by giving the ball a fierce tweak from a vigorous body action. "I really like watching the ball fizzing down,"he said. "That's why I always like watching Shane Warne bowl, (Muttiah) Muralidaran bowl, these guys who really try...

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Caribbean people will like Umar Akmal's entertaining batting: Alam

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam believes that Umar Akmal, the dashing right-handed middle-order batsman can become a darling of the West Indies public."The people of the Caribbean will like the way he plays because he's so entertaining and exciting and hits the ball exceptionally well," said Alam of the 20-year-old who has already featured in 21 International Twenty20s...

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Dilshan named new Sri Lanka captain

Updated at: 1813 PST,  Monday, April 18, 2011 COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket authorities on Monday named big-hitting all-rounder Tillakaratne Dilshan as captain for the upcoming tour of England.Dilshan will lead the side in all three formats of the game -- Tests, one-day internationals and Twenty20s -- on the tour, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.The 34-year-old,...

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Pune lose despite Yuvraj's all-round show

Updated at: 1426 PST,  Monday, April 18, 2011 MUMBAI: Pune Warriors captain Yuvraj Singh produced an impressive all-round performance, but failed to stop Delhi Daredevils from posting a thrilling three-wicket win in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.In another match, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets for their third victory...

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Kallis, Gambhir power Kolkata to victory

Updated at: 1950 PST,  Friday, April 15, 2011 JAIPUR: Jacques Kallis and Gautam Gambhir hit impressive half-centuries to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Friday. South African Kallis top-scored with a 65-ball 80 not out while skipper Gambhir made an unbeaten 75 off just 44 balls as Kolkata achieved...

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