Kamran vows to make a comeback

Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has expressed his disappointment at losing his central contract for the second half of 2011, but said he is determined to prove his worth in domestic cricket and make a comeback."I'm extremely disappointed," Kamran told PTI." I admit that it was my mistake but I think I deserve another chance. Somehow it's the board's decision and I...

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Swann tells England not to let ranking go to heads

LONDON: England spinner Graeme Swann says his teammates must not allow their impending ascension to the top spot in the world rankings to go to their heads as they seek to complete a 4-0 Test whitewash of India at The Oval this week.England will be confirmed as the best Test side in the world after the series but Swann believes the team must ensure they complete the job...

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ICC lacks leadership: Flower

LONDON: England coach Andy Flower on Wednesday accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of lacking leadership over its failure to issue clear rules about the use of the Decision Review System.Under existing rules, either side in a series can veto the use of the DRS to determine lbw decisions, something India has elected to do in its ongoing series against England,...

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Straight talk: The unfortunate lot

On occasions like the one falling today the country’s 64th Independence Day it is customary to work out the dream team, pick up the best captain, locate the best all-rounder and so on.The who-might-have-been-what factor does not get too much attention, for traditionally it is an occasion for celebration, not for soul-searching. But it doesn’t hurt to be unconventional...

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Healthy competition among players crucial: Taufiq Umar

LAHORE: Worrying little about his place as opener, in the presence of two other openers  Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat Taufiq Umar on Wednesday saidh healty competition among players was vital in strengthening the team.Yes, there should always be competition [among players] and I believe impressive performance plays crucial role in giving one place in the team....

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Tharanga, Malinga shape Sri Lanka's vital win

HAMBANTOTA: Upul Tharanga hit a century and paceman Lasith Malinga grabbed five wickets as Sri Lanka posted a crucial 78-run win over Australia in the third one-day international on Tuesday.Left-handed opener Tharanga made 111 for his 12th one-day hundred as Sri Lanka scored 286-9 before dismissing Australia for 208 in the must-win match, despite Michael Hussey's fighting...

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Taibu steers Zimbabwe to 250-7 against Bangladesh

HARARE: A third wicket partnership of 142 between Tatenda Taibu and Hamilton Mazakadza for Zimbabwe helped the home side set Bangladesh 251 to win the third ODI and stay in the series at Harare Sports Club here Tuesday.Taibu scored 83 including eight boundaries to claim his 20th ODI half century while Masakadza hit 74 with two sixes and four fours for his 17th 50.Zimbabwe...

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Bangladesh win toss and field against Zimbabwe

HARARE: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field against Zimbabwe in the third of five one-day internationals at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday A win by the home team would give them the series, having taken the first two matches. The remaining two ODIs take place in Bulawayo on Friday and Sunday.Zimbabwe bring back Kyle Jarvis in place of Raymond Price. Bangladesh...

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Australia elect to field against Sri Lanka

HAMBANTOTA: Australian captain Michael Clarke won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat in the third one-day international on Tuesday.Sri Lanka, who trail 2-0 in the five-match series, will be without injured all-rounder Angelo Mathews for a game they must win to stay afloat in the series.Middle-order batsman Chamara Silva replaced Mathews, while debutant seamer Shaminda...

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Netherlands defeat Ireland in hard-fought Women's ODI

The Netherlands beat Ireland in women's one day international when the 50-over phase of the European Championship got under way in Utrecht on Wednesday, winning a hard-fought match by two wickets with two overs to spare.Laura Brouwers got the match underway by bowling Rebecca Rolfe off the very first ball after Helmien Rambaldo won the toss, and that set the tone for...

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Fixtures announced for ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011 (WWCQ).The event which is scheduled to be played from 14 to 25 November in Dhaka, Bangladesh will feature 10 teams playing in four venues across the city.Host Bangladesh will be joined by teams from South Africa, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, USA,...

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Strauss promises no let-up for India

England captain Andrew Strauss insisted there would be no danger of his side relaxing now they had climbed to the top of the Test table and rid English cricket of its "laughing-stock" status.England attained their long-term goal of being declared the world's number one Test and simultaneously clinched an unbeatable 3-0 lead in their four-match series against former ICC...

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