Pakistan seal Zimbabwe series with record partnership

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez with 139 runs and Imran Farhat with 75 formed a record-breaking opening partnerhip of 228 runs against Zimbabwe here Sunday to secure an overwhelming win in the second ODI to take the three-match series.Their combination beat the previous mark set by Saeed Anwar and Ramiz Rajah of 204 against Sri Lanka.The Pakistani pair stayed together for...

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Inter National Fixtures Matches

Please note: Fixtures are subject to change. The Asian cricket website is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Monday, 12 September 2011 One-day international series Third One Day InternationalNetherlands v Kenya, Voorburg, 10:00 LV County Championship - Division One Durham v Worcestershire, Emirates Durham ICG, 10:30 Hampshire v Warwickshire, The Rose Bowl, 10:30 Nottinghamshire v Sussex, Trent Bridge, 10:30 Somerset v Lancashire, Taunton, 10:30 LV County Championship - Division Two Leicestershire v Middlesex, Grace...

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Azharuddin's son critical after bike accident

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son, Ayazuddin, has been hospitalized after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Hyderabad today.His cousin and Azharuddin's newphew, Ajmal-ur-Rehman, 16, was riding on the same bike and died from head injuries.According to reports, Ayazuddin has been admitted to the city's Apollo Hospital.Azharuddin,...

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PCB agrees to tour Bangladesh

LAHORE : The Pakistan Cricket Board seems to be working hard to improve the strained relationship with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as it agreed to tour Bangladesh for a full series in December this year A source in the Board said that the PCB had recently approved a tentative itinerary sent by the Bangladesh board for the series that will include two Tests,...

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Pakistan trounce Zimbabwe in second ODI

HARARE : Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in their second one day international here on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.Mohammad Hafeez hit an unbeaten 139 while opening partner Imran Farhat was not out on 75 as the visitors eased to victory with over seven overs remainin...

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Raina, Dhoni help India post 280-5 against England

LONDON : Suresh Raina hit 84 as India made 280-5 off their 50 overs after being put in to bat in the fourth one-day international here at Lord's on Sunday.Raina shared a stand of 169 with captain MS Dhoni (78 not out) which was the highest fifth wicket partnership for India in one-day internationals against England as India posted a challenging total.Dhoni faced...

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Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to 225-6 in 2nd ODI

HARARE : Pakistan held the upper hand after restricting Zimbabwe to 225-6 in their second One Day International at Harare Sports Club here Sunday.Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat with Brendan Taylor's team getting off to a very slow start.There were three maidens in the first seven overs by Juanid Khan and Sohail Tanveer. Vusi Sibanda scored one run from 20...

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Improved Sri Lanka keep Aussies at bay

PALLEKELE : Sri Lanka put on a determined batting display, losing just two wickets in their second innings against Australia on Sunday.Sri Lanka, who were dismissed for 174 in the first innings, moved to 164-2 by tea on the fourth day of the second Test at the Pallekele International Stadium.Former captains Kumar Sangakkara (35) and Mahela Jayawardene (13) were...

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England win toss, put India into bat in 4th ODI

LONDON : England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field in the fourth one-day international against India here at Lord's on Sunday.England, who hold a 2-0 lead in the series, brought fast bowler Steve Finn into their starting line-up at the expense of Jade Denbach and retained Jonathan Trott meaning another match on the sidelines for Samit Patel.India...

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Sri Lanka fight back in second Test

PALLEKELE : Sri Lanka's openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana compiled their best stand of the series to frustrate Australia in the second Test on Sunday.Sri Lanka, trailing by 237 runs on the first innings, moved to 83-1 in their second knock by lunch on the fourth day at the Pallekele International Stadium.Australia captain Michael Clarke, worried...

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LG ICC Awards 2011 to be seen across the world

The LG ICC Awards 2011 will be seen on TV in Asia (India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong and PNG), Middle East and North Africa ('MENA'), South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, USA , the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.Whilst most of the broadcasters are the usual ICC event broadcasters - ESS (South...

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