Pakistan press for win despite Sangakkara's hundred

ABU DHABI : Kumar Sangakkara hit a fighting hundred but Pakistan still captured three key wickets in the second session to press for victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Friday.The left-handed batsman was unbeaten on 113 as Sri Lanka, trailing by 314 runs on the first innings, reached 212-4 in their second outing at tea on the fourth day at Abu Dhabi...

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Tamim hits half-century against Windies

CHITTAGONG : Tamim Iqbal hit a half-century as Bangladesh reached 165-3 in their first innings at tea on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies on Friday.The left-handed opener (52) batted patiently for more than a session before falling to a loose shot, caught by teenager Kraigg Brathwaite at mid-wicket while attempting to slog-sweep part-time...

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Fighting Sri Lanka keep sloppy Pakistan at bay

ABU DHABI : Kumar Sangakkara and opener Lahiru Thirimanne hit fighting half-centuries to keep Pakistan's victory bids at bay on the fourth day of the opening Test at Abu Dhabi stadium here on Friday.Sangakkara was unbeaten on 62 and Thirimanne on 59 not out as Sri Lanka, trailing by 314 runs on the first innings, reached 125-1 in their second outing by lunch, needing...

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Sri Lanka resume 2nd innings at 47-1 today

ABU DHABI : Sri Lanka have resumed today their second innings at 47 for one as they are fighting to save the first Test under a heavy 300-plus deficit after Pakistani opener Taufiq Umar hit his maiden double hundred yesterday.Shot out for a low score of 197 in the first innings, Sri Lanka closed on 47-1 after Umar hit a sedate 236 to lift Pakistan to 511-6 declared...

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Bangladesh opt to bat first in 1st test v W. Indies

CHITTAGONG : Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first in the first test against West Indies in Chittagong on Friday. All-rounder Nasir Hossain and left-arm spinner Elias Sunny are making their debut for Bangladesh. West Indies: Darren Sammy (cpt) Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Powell, Darren Bravo, Devendra Bishoo, Ravi Rampaul, Kraigg Brathwaite, Fidel...

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Trott leads England revival against India

MOHALI : Jonathan Trott hit 98 not out as England piled up 298-4 in a must-win one-day international against world champions India in Mohali on Thursday.Samit Patel smashed an unbeaten 70 off 43 balls and Kevin Pietersen scored 64 as England's batting finally came good after skipper Alastair Cook won the toss in the day-night game.The tourists, who were thrashed...

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David Richardson previews the release of the Reliance ICC T20I Rankings

David Richardson, ICC General Manager - Cricket, previews the upcoming release of the Reliance ICC T20I Rankings which will be launched on Monday (24 October), on this week's 30-minute special ICC Cricket World Radio Show.Joining Richardson on this week's full show is South Africa women's captain Cri-Zelda Brits who look ahead to the side's upcoming series against...

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Sri Lanka fight for survival after Umar's 236

ABU DHABI : Sri Lanka were fighting to save the first Test under a heavy 300-plus deficit after Pakistani opener Taufiq Umar hit his maiden double hundred on the third day here on Thursday.Shot out for a low score of 197, Sri Lanka closed on 47-1 after Umar hit a sedate 236 to lift Pakistan to 511-6 declared in their first innings at Abu Dhabi stadium.Sri Lanka,...

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Trott leads England revival against India

MOHALI : Jonathan Trott hit 98 not out as England piled up 298-4 in a must-win one-day international against world champions India in Mohali on Thursday.Samit Patel smashed an unbeaten 70 off 43 balls and Kevin Pietersen scored 64 as England's batting finally came good after skipper Alastair Cook won the toss in the day-night game.The tourists, who were thrashed...

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Taylor ton rescues Zimbabwe

HARARE : Captain Brendan Taylor struck an unbeaten 128 as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to post 231-6 off 50 overs against New Zealand Thursday in the first of three one-day internationals.After two Twenty20 defeats to the visitors, the home team were staring further embarrassment when losing four wickets at Harare Sports Club with just 21 runs on the...

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Taufiq, Younis extend Pakistan lead to 139

ABU DHABI : Pakistan continued to bat Sri Lanka out of the first Test despite losing Azhar Ali in the morning session as they extended their first-innings score to 336-2 in the first Test here on Thursday.Pakistan, resuming their first innings at 259-1 in reply to Sri Lanka's modest 197, frustrated the Sri Lankan bowling as opener Taufiq Umar achieved his career-best...

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Aussies ease to win in rain-hit first ODI against Proteas

CENTURION : Teenage debutant Pat Cummins had his first ball hit for six but then struck two vital blows as Australia eased to victory in a rain-hit first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.Facing an adjusted target of 223 off 29 overs, South Africa's chances took a huge dive when Cummins dismissed Jacques Kallis and JP Duminy...

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1st Test - Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi, 18& 23 October

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