Bermuda snatches victory from the jaws of defeat

Janeiro Tucker smashed sixes off the first three balls of the last over to guide Bermuda to a stunning five wickets victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a crucial Group A fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Monday. Needing 16 off the final six balls of the match, Tucker blasted three straight sixes off PNG captain Rarva...

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Afghanistan and Namibia stay on course

Afghanistan and Namibia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 to five matches after they won their respective matches on Sunday. Afghanistan defeated Canada by 41 runs in a Twenty20 International at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval 1, Dubai Sports City, to stay on top of Group A while Namibia defeated Kenya by seven wickets at...

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Watson challenges Aussie batsmen to fire following rout by Windies in second ODI

Australian captain Shane Watson has challenged his side to regain form after misfiring again, as the West Indies drew level in the five-game ODI series. "I know I need to put my hand up as well because what I'm doing is not good enough at the top of the order. I need to be able to go on and get a bigger score to make sure that we do get the total that we really need,"...

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Cricket: ICC backs Saeed Ajmal's bowling action

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council on Monday backed Saeed Ajmal's controversial bowling action following reports that India had complained about the Pakistan off-spinner. Indian television channel NDTV, quoting unnamed sources, said the team management had spoken to the ICC about Ajmal's action after Sunday's Asia Cup match between the arch-rivals in...

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India complains about Ajmal's action, ICC denies

NEW DELHI: Indian team players have complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Saeed Ajmal's bowling action, Geo News reported quoting Indian media.But the ICC has denied reiving any such complain and said only the report of on field umpire matters in these issues.According to the reports, senior Indian cricketers have reportedly complained to the ICC...

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India finds a new hero in Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Just when Indian cricket was pondering a future without its ageing batting superstars, Virat Kohli has emerged as the man ready to step in and take charge.With Rahul Dravid having retired and Sachin Tendulkar and Venkatsai Laxman nearing the end of their glorious careers, India are desperate to find replacements during a tough transition period.But the...

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Cricket: Windies end six-year losing streak to Australia

KINGSTOWN: West Indies clinched their first win in six years over Australia when they took the second one-dayer by five wickets on Sunday.In a match reduced to 40 overs a side because of rain, Australia struggled to 154 for nine with West Indies reaching their Duckworth-Lewis target of 158 with 10 balls remaining.Kieron Pollard top-scored with 47, an innings which...

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Poor fielding lets Pakistan down against India

DHAKA: Pakistan were defeated by arch rivals India in a high-scoring encounter of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.Chasing a huge target of 330 runs, India started on a disastrous note when they lost Gautam Gambhir for nought on the second ball of the innings by off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez. But thanks to an extraordinary...

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Bangladesh call-up uncapped Abul for injured Shafiul

DHAKA: Bangladesh have called up uncapped left-arm pacer Abul Hossain to replace the injured Shafiul Islam in their Asia Cup squad, a team official said on Sunday. Shafiul has been ruled out of the tournament after injuring his shoulder fielding in their match against India on Friday. "Shafiul has damaged some soft tissues and was given 10 days of rest," said...

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West Indies win toss, field against Australia

KINGSTOWN: West Indies won the toss and chose to field in their second one-day international against Australia on Sunday when they will be looking for a first win over the tourists in six years. Australia won the first game of the five-match series at the same Arnos Vale venue on Friday by 64 runs after the West Indies suffered an embarrassing middle-order batting...

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India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup

DHAKA: India have defeated Pakistan in their Asia Cup match by six wickets. Over 01: India 03/1Over 02: India 10/1Over 03: India 22/1Over 04: India 30/1Over 05: India 38/1Over 06: India 42/1Over 07: India 45/1Over 08: India 49/1Over 09: India 56/1Over 10: India 58/1Over 11: India 63/1Over 12: India 67/1Over 13: India 79/1Over 14: India 87/1Over 15: India 98/1Over 16: India...

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Asia cup: Pakistan innings against India

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat first against arch rivals India in the fifth match of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.Both teams have made one change each: Pakistan brought in left-arm paceer Wahab Riaz in place of wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed as Umar Akmal will act as keeper in the...

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New Zealand boost batters for final Test

WELLINGTON: New Zealand have bolstered their batting roster and axed misfiring opener Rob Nicol and unsuccessful fast bowler Brent Arnel for their must-win third and final Test against South Africa.South Africa go into the Wellington Test, which starts on Friday, leading the series 1-0 after crushing New Zealand in the second Test by nine wickets in less than three...

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Yuvraj discharged after cancer treatment

NEW DELHI: India's World Cup cricket hero Yuvraj Singh announced Sunday that he has been discharged from hospital after undergoing chemotherapy for a cancerous tumour."3rd chemo cycles over, back from hospital n I am free.... Can't wait to be back home," the 30-year-old all-rounder said via Twitter from the United States, where he has been receiving treatment.Left-handed...

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