Cricket: Shock inclusion in Black Caps test squad

Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has been added to the Black Caps test squad ahead of the one-off test against Zimbabwe starting in Napier on Thursday.The left-handed batsman impressed for the New Zealand XI in the three day match against Zimbabwe scoring 65 in the first innings, combining with BJ Watling for a 125-run sixth wicket partnership on the opening day.The 27-year-old...

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A boost from WAGs for England cricketers

Dubai: England cricket's WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) arrived Sunday to lift the gloom and calm the nerves of the England cricketers reeling under the huge defeat in the first Test match against Pakistan in Dubai.Some of the cricketers were seen busy pushing prams and escorting their wives to the buses at the Grand Hyatt before the team's departure to Abu Dhabi for the...

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India face humiliating whitewash in Australia

MELBOURNE: Struggling India are desperate to avoid the ignominy of another 4-0 series wipeout in the fourth and final Test against Australia starting at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. It has been a tour from hell for the Indians, collapsing to heavy defeats in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and with their skipper M.S. Dhoni suspended for the Adelaide Test for a slow...

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South Africa win series despite Sri Lanka’s thrilling win

JOHANNESBURG: Sachithra Senanayake struck a six off the penultimate ball to give Sri Lanka a two-wicket triumph over South Africa Sunday in the final match of a five one-day international series won 3-2 by the hosts. Captain AB de Villiers and predecessor Graeme Smith (125 each) struck tons as South Africa made 312-4, but a century from Kumar Sangakkara (102) led...

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ICC shocked at BCB Chief Executive Manzur Ahmed's death

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has expressed his shock and grief over the demise of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Executive Manzur Ahmed who passed away this morning in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was 55. Mr Lorgat, in his condolence message, said: "The news of Manzur Ahmed's sudden passing away has shocked everyone at the ICC and our thoughts and prayers go out...

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Australia wrap up series win over New Zealand

 Lisa Sthalekar took four wickets to lift Australia to a seven run victory over New Zealand in the third WT20 INTL match and win the five match series with two games to spare. Led by Alex Blackwell's 41, Australia scored 134 for eight after winning the toss and batting first at North Sydney Oval. New Zealand chased valiantly but couldn't overcome the Australian...

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Sachin Tendulkar is a 'cricket god': Hussey

Completely enamoured with Sachin Tendulkar in the present series, Australian batsman Michael Hussey feels it's "inevitable" that the Indian icon would get his 100th century in due course. "He has played brilliantly. Watching him closely, his footwork, the time he has and the straight bat, both off the front and backfoot, he's playing really well. If he continues it's...

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