Hafeez, Azhar take Pakistan to comfortable 196-2

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe: In-form Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez had two lucky escapes on his way to his third Test century here on Saturday on the third day of the one-off Test with Zimbabwe.Hafeez's luck ran out though two balls from the lunch interval when on 119 he spooned the ball to Gregory Lamb off medium pacer Hamilton Masakadza.However, he and the more sedate...

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Pakistan rebound to take third ODI

A tame batting effort saw West Indies Women plunge to their first defeat in their four-match One-Day International against Pakistan Women, going down by three wickets at Arnos Vale on Thursda. Sent in, after losing the toss, West Indies buckled for 92 off 38 overs and Pakistan then stuttered and stumbled to their target with 17 balls to spare.West Indies lead the...

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England win toss, put India into bat in 1st ODI

DURHAM: England captain Alistair Cook won the toss and put world champions India into bat in the first of their five one day internationals here on Saturday.India - who are seeking to restore some honour after losing the Test series 4-0 and the one-off Twenty20 - left out master batsman Sachin Tendulkar because of a toe injury, replacing him with Parthiv Patel, and...

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Injured Tendulkar misses ODI against England

CHESTER-LE : STREET, England: Sachin Tendulkar's agonising wait to score a 100th international century has been prolonged further with the batting great missing the first of the five one-day internationals against England on Saturday because of a foot injury. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he would lead out the same team that lost the one-off Twenty20 match...

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 125 runs

GALLE, Sri Lanka: Australia beat Sri Lanka by 125 runs on the fourth day of the first test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday as the tourists took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Scores: Australia 273 (M. Hussey 95; S. Lakmal 3-55, R. Herath 3-54) and 210 (M. Clarke 60; Herath 5-79) beat Sri Lanka 105 (N. Lyon 5-34; S. Watson 3-11) and 253 (M....

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Pakistan team doesn’t need head coach: Afridi

KARACHI: World acknowledged all rounder boom, boom Shahid Khan Afridi has said that Pakistan team didn’t need head coach.Talking to Cricket Funzz News representative Nasim Rajput, former captain Shahid Afridi said that the bowling and batting coaches should work under the strong manager. Replying to a question, Afridi said that he would definitely come back in the...

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ODI series would be great test for us: Swann

England might have a 4-0 Test victory and a Twenty20 win under their belt but off-spinner Graeme Swann feels the upcoming five-match ODI series starting on Saturday would be a great test for the hosts.Swann and Co have so far completely outplayed India on the tour and the off-spinner said they will now look to extend their domination in the one-day series as well."It...

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India and England aim for improvements in ODI Championship table

World champion can rise to second place while number-one ranked Test side can climb to thirdSwann needs wickets to retain status as the top-ranked bowler while Dhoni and Tendulkar will need to perform to stay among the top 10 batsmenAfter swapping places in the Reliance ICC Test Championship table, both India and England will be aiming for improvements in the Reliance...

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Hashim Amla talks exclusively about his LG ICC Awards nominations

Icc Cricket : On this week's LG ICC Awards 2011 special ICC Cricket World Radio Show, South Africa's Hashim Amla talks exclusively about being short-listed in three categories - ICC Cricketer of the Year, ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year and the LG People's Choice Award - for this year's event which is due to be held in London on 12 September."It's a huge honour and...

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Defiant Mawoyo carries bat but Pakistan hit back

BULAWAYO: Tintotenda Mawoyo became the third Zimbabwean player to carry his bat as the opener made 163 not out in his side's first innings total of 412 on the second day of the Test against Pakistan at Queens Sports Club Friday.After the early loss of Taufeeq Umar, the Pakistan batsmen settled well on an easy pitch and by the close had reached 116 for one with Mohammad...

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Mawoyo carries bat as Zimbabwe rack up 412

BULAWAYO: Tino Mawoyo became the third Zimbabwean player to carry his bat as the opener made 163 not out in his side's first innings total of 412 on the second day of the Test against Pakistan at Queens Sports Club here Friday.The 25-year-old picked up where he left off on Thursday as he stone-walled the Pakistan attack. Resuming on 82 he went on to reach his maiden...

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Mawoyo digs in as Zimbawe reach 314-5

BULAWAYO: Rookie opener Tinotenda Mawoyo continued his slow march at the crease on Friday as Zimbabwe reached 314-5 at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test against Pakistan at Queens Sports Club.Mawoyo has been dug in now for eight hours and 22 minutes altogether, reaching his first Test century after facing 327 balls.At lunch, with 362 balls behind him and in...

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Jayawardene resists as Aussies close to victory

GALLE: Australia closed in on a convincing victory in the first Test in Galle on Friday after Sri Lanka's top order was ripped apart for a second time.Sri Lanka, set an improbable target of 379 to win on a crumbling wicket, were tottering at 120-5 at the close of the third day's play at the Galle International Stadium.Former captain Mahela Jayawardene provided a...

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Sri Lanka in danger of defeat against Aussies

GALLE: Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris grabbed two early wickets to leave Sri Lanka facing defeat in the first Test in Galle on Friday.Sri Lanka, set a tough target of 379 on a crumbling wicket, were tottering at 34-2 by tea on the third day at the Galle International Stadium.Harris trapped Tharanga Paranavitana leg-before with the first ball of the innings and...

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Sri Lanka need 379 runs to win first Test

GALLE: Sri Lanka faced a target of 379 runs to win the first cricket Test against Australia and take the lead in the three-match series.Australia, who resumed their second innings at 115-6 with an overall lead of 283 runs, were all out for 210 in the afternoon session of the third day's play on Friday.Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath finished with 5-79.The entire morning...

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Aussies take commanding lead against Sri Lanka

GALLE: Unheralded Australian debutant Nathan Lyon took a stunning 5-34, including a wicket with his first ball, as Sri Lanka's batsmen capitulated in the dramatic first Test in Galle on Wednesday.Sixteen wickets fell on the dusty, deteriorating track during an eventful second day's play which ended with the tourists enjoying a commanding lead of 283 runs with four...

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Controversy hits cricket team

BULAWAYO: After the tour of West Indies, there seem to be differences emerging between the team captain and coach over the playing eleven during the first test against Zimbabawe, According to sources , captain Misbah ul Haq wanted to include either Yasir Shah or Sohail Tanveer in the playing eleven but coach Waqar Younis wanted to include Aizaz Cheema and successed...

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