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Australia batsman Mike Hussey is keen on another stint in county cricket once his international career has come to an ...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
No boundaries for Newton
From www.ecb.co.uk:
A wheelchair user and cricket-mad, the 19-year-old was delighted with his achievement.Read the complete article: No boundaries for Newton
"Harry lives for cricket and he was determined to find some way to be part of the game," said his proud dad Lyndon.
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Harry, who is studying IT, sport and media at college and was a junior shot putt champion, hopes to begin umpiring matches this season, and has also been considering a cricket coaching course.
"We'll have to see about access and the opportunities for him," said Mr Newton.
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Proteas demolish sorry India
From www.ecb.co.uk:
It was India's first Test defeat since Dhoni was made captain 18 months ago and they now have to win the second game in Kolkata to retain their position at the top of the International Cricket Council rankings.Read the complete article: Proteas demolish sorry India
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Vijay played the supporting role to perfection at the other end, but perished when he attempted a sweep against Harris' leg-stump line, skying a catch to Morne Morkel, who gleefully accepted on the square-leg boundary.
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Dhoni and Tendulkar gave India a glimmer of hope with a battling partnership worth 70, ensuring no further wickets before lunch and carrying on nicely in the afternoon session.
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Smith delighted with polished Proteas
From www.ecb.co.uk:
Dhoni refused to blame his bowlers, who were innocuous on the first two days as South Africa eased to a big total.Read the complete article: Smith delighted with polished Proteas
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"The session that really made the difference was the post-tea session yesterday when the ball was changed. We lost five, six wickets and we were completely under pressure.
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Meanwhile, South Africa will play an additional Twenty20 international against West Indies during their tour to the Caribbean later this year, the boards of both countries have confirmed.
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The original schedule saw just one 20-over game scheduled for the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on May 19, but a second game has been added at the same ground a day later.
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Australia beat Pakistan to win Under-19 World Cup
From timesofindia.indiatimes.com:
Australia's next generation of cricketers proved they are primed to make it to the top when they won the Under-19 World Cup, beating Pakistan by 25 runs.Read the complete article: Australia beat Pakistan to win Under-19 World Cup
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Lord's leader Finn adds to armoury
From www.ecb.co.uk:
Steven Finn already feels closer to England recognition than ever before - now the Middlesex fast bowler is targeting a sustained year of wicket-taking to prove he can make the next step.Read the complete article: Lord's leader Finn adds to armoury
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The 20-year-old is keen to emphasise the importance of a season leading the attack for his county.
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"We have guys in the squad who have international experience, and in recent years England Lions have produced lots of cricketers who have gone on to play cricket for England.
"But equally it doesn't detract from scoring runs or taking wickets in the County Championship. We have to perform and be polished in all forms of cricket to earn the right to play for England.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Lara robbed
From caribbeancricket.com:
Brian Lara is in the news again, but this time it seems that the West Indies cricket legend has been the victim of theft. BVI News Online is reporting that a woman has been arrested and that police seized more than 40 bottles of premium liquor, jewelry and four-autographed cricket bats from the woman’s home during a search on Wednesday night.Read the complete article: Lara robbed
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Several items, including jewelry, clothing and an honorary Order of Australia award-which was given to him during the hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last year by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd-along with an undisclosed sum of cash, were stolen.
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Cricket: Fast bowler Andy McKay may get Test call up
From tvnz.co.nz:
Wellington pace bowler Andy McKay is starting to dream about facing Australia after seemingly cementing himself in the Black Caps' one-day line-up.Read the complete article: Cricket: Fast bowler Andy McKay may get Test call up
The left-armer has impressed in the first two one-dayers against Bangladesh, picking up four wickets and bowling at speeds close to 150 kilometres an hour.
McKay says Australia will be the true test as they are considered the benchmark so it would be great to have a chance to play them.
The 29-year-old says he has been surprised with the speeds he has reached, but he can go faster.
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Pak snub Alam, Akmal for England T20
From timesofindia.indiatimes.com:
Pakistan left out coach Intikhab Alam and wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal from its 14-member squad to face England in two Twenty20 matches.Read the complete article: Pak snub Alam, Akmal for England T20
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Asif barred from England matches
From news.bbc.co.uk:
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England in Dubai on 19 and 20 February.Read the complete article: Asif barred from England matches
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But he came under severe criticism for wicketkeeping errors in Australia, and was dropped for the third Test match.
Sarfraz Ahmed, 22, who deputised for him in that game in Hobart but has not played any Twenty20 internationals, faces a key series against Paul Collingwood's England in the two matches at Dubai Sports City.
Asif spent 19 days in detention when arrested in the UAE and was barred from re-entering Dubai, though no criminal charges were pressed.
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West Indies Cricket Squad Loose By 113 runs
From www.caribbeanworldnews.com:
After winning the toss and deciding to field, the Windies bowlers did an excellent job to restrict the Aussies to 256-7. However, the batsmen failed to come to grips with what was required and fell for 143 off 34.2 overs under lights in front a crowd of approximately 24 ...
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After winning the toss and deciding to field, the Windies bowlers did an excellent job to restrict the Aussies to 256-7. However, the batsmen failed to come to grips with what was required and fell for 143 off 34.2 overs under lights in front a crowd of approximately 24 ...
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Miandad cost Rs 8.1mn for a week's work in a year
From sports.in.msn.com:
"Miandad has cost the board 8.1 million for just seven days of work," Butt told a function at the National cricket academy, adding that the former skipper had been indulging in several violations of the code of conduct for employees.Read the complete article: Miandad cost Rs 8.1mn for a week's work in a year
But Miandad who is the PCB Director-General told a press conference that he was willing to take up any assignment in the board but Butt had been repeatedly bypassing and ignoring him for the last one year.
"I want to work but if the board is not going to give me assignments what can I do," he said.
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Kyle Coetzer aims to relaunch Scotland on world stage
From sport.scotsman.com:
EVEN THOSE who mock the inclusion of the likes of Scotland and Ireland at cricket's global showpieces could not decry Kyle Coetzer's indelible impression at The Oval l ...Read the complete article: Kyle Coetzer aims to relaunch Scotland on world stage
South Africa puts match ahead of records, score 558 versus India in 1st Test
From www.google.com:
The total was five runs short of South Africa's biggest ever score against India, while Hashim Amla was left stranded on 253 not out - 24 runs short of the highest ever score by a South African batsman. That record remains with the man who made the declaration, captain Graeme Smith.Read the complete article: South Africa puts match ahead of records, score 558 versus India in 1st Test
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Amla recorded his maiden Test double century, surpassing his previous highest score of 176 versus New Zealand in 2007. The 27-year-old, with the pronounced beard as a testament to his Muslim faith, batted for 675 minutes, facing 473 balls and striking 22 fours.
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