Karachi [Pakistan], Mar. 12 : West Indies batting star Marlon Samuels, who recently played the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore, has expressed his desire to join the Pakistan Army. Samuels, who was part of the PSL champions Peshawar Zalmi, has also thanked the country’s administration for the ‘top class’ security arrangements put in place in Lahore for the summit clash.
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Herath leads Lanka’s crushing win over Bangla
Herath leads Lankas crushing win over Bangla Sri Lankan cricket captain Rangana Herath leaves the ground after victory in the opening Test match against Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, on Saturday. GALLE (SRI LANKA), March 11: …
Starc’s absence will have huge impact: Clarke
New Delhi: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India. “It will have a huge impact.
Matara Hurricane a Mohammedan man
He was one of the pioneers that revolutionised ODI cricket in the 1990s and early 2000s, at one point holding the records for the fastest fifty and fastest century. He was the scourge of opening bowlers the world over.
AB de Villiers is the new World No. 1 ODI batsman, Virat Kohli remains static
Captain Virat Kohli remained unchanged at third to be the best-placed Indian batsman in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued in Dubai on Friday. Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni follow Kohli, both of them also remaining static on their previous positions.
Williamson notches 16th ton as New Zealand chip away
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored his 16th test century to take his side to 247 for five at lunch on the third day of the first test against South Africa at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday. Cricket – New Zealand v South Africa – second cricket test match – Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa – 29/8/2016.
India withdraw Smith protest as boards make peace in DRS row
BENGALURU: India have withdrawn an official protest about the actions of Australia captain Steve Smith in the second test as the governing bodies of both countries moved to bring an end to the acrimony surrounding the ongoing four-match series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier registered a complaint to the International Cricket Council over Smith looking to the dressing room for guidance on whether to review an lbw decision during the Bengaluru match.
Governing bodies meet to ease tension between India and Australia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia have met in a bid to restore focus on playing matters after the fall-out from the second Test. The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday it would take no action against captains Virat Kohli or Steve Smith following the decision review system referral incident in the match.
Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India
Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.
Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India
Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.
Double strike from Neil Wagner, Jeetan Patel brings Black Caps back…
The key dismissals of centurion Dean Elgar, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma reduced South Africa to 279-7 on day two, leaving the match evenly poised with the tourists losing 3-27. Just when New Zealand needed it, a pinpoint Neil Wagner bouncer got them back on track as he removed his former South African schoolboy rival Elgar caught behind for 140.
Neil Wagner finally removes South Africa’s centurion Dean Elgar…
Just when New Zealand needed it, a pinpoint Neil Wagner bouncer got them back on track in the first cricket test against South Africa. Wagner finally removed his former South African schoolboy rival Dean Elgar caught behind for 140 as the tourists crawled to 255-5 at drinks on day two in Dunedin, at a run rate of 2.1 per over.
Chennai, 1998: Sachin Tendulkar decimates Shane Warne
Shane Warne bowling into the rough. Sachin Tendulkar getting ready for that lethal slog sweep.
DTC Hong Kong T20 Blitz – ” Day One live
Still trying to work out who it was drumming during Highway to Hell . Meet Pramod Ananth , from Bangalore, India.
This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R
Debuting on Tuesday at the 2017 Geneva auto show, and heading to USA showrooms late this spring, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is set to battle the hot Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R. As is the case for all Type Rs, the powertrain will make use of a six-speed manual transmission. With all that being said, there isn’t much in the way of surprises with this Type R. It’s more that all of the components of the most recent European Civic Type R have been polished and incorporated into a more fully realized package.
Watch: Kohli livid as Smith seeks dressing room help for DRS
It was chaos in Bangalore when Umesh Yadav trapped Steve Smith dead in front in the 20th over of Australia’s second innings. However, before walking off, Steve Smith in the process of asking Handscomb whether he should review it, seemed to be seeking guidance from the dressing room.
How Aussies are flirting with certain doom
At one point during his close-of-play press conference, Josh Hazlewood said: “The plans are pretty simple, but sometimes hard to execute.” To understand what he meant, you need to look at the anatomy of an Indian tour.
Misbah to lead Pakistan in test series against West Indies
The Pakistan Cricket Board has retained 42-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq as skipper for next month’s test series against the West Indies. The PCB said Monday in a statement that Misbah told Shaharyar Khan of his desire to continue as captain and the chairman approved the move.
#INDvAUS, 2nd Test: From Warner becoming Ashwin’s bunny to Steven Smith’s shocking record
The tally is the most times he has dismissed a batsman. # Warner has been dismissed by Ashwin 10 times in International matches – the most times a bowler has bagged his wicket.
Kenya seeking India’s help for cricket development1 hour ago
Vadodara, March 5: The Kenyan cricket team, here to play four build up games against Baroda, is banking on India to develop the sport’s infrastructure in the African nation and eventually realise its dream of playing Tests. The 14-member Kenyan team is in the city till March 9 before travelling to Nepal, where it will play two matches against the home side.
The Kapil Sharma Show: Meet the T20 Word Cup winning Blind Cricket Team of India!25 min ago
The 5 March episode of the Kapil Sharma Show started with Dr. Gulati telling Chandu that he has the problem of sleepwalking. Principal came on stage asking for a doctor and Dr. Gulati diagnosed his problem in a gazal, Seene mein jalan aakhon mein toofaan sa kyu hai.
After bombs, Pakistan tightens security for rare major cricket match
Pakistan tightened security in the city of Lahore ahead of a hugely anticipated final of its domestic cricket league on Sunday, pushing ahead with a rare high-profile match despite a recent spike in Islamist violence. The government had wavered momentarily on whether to host the Pakistan Super League final after a series of militant attacks killed more than 130 people last month, including a suicide bombing in Lahore in which at least 13 people died.
PSL 2017 Final, Zalmi vs Gladiators: Likely XIs for both teams
The PSL 2017 final between Darren Sammy’s Quetta Gladiators and Sarfraz Ahmed’s Peshawar Zalmi is to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Getty Images It is the final showdown as Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators battle it out for the gorgeous Pakistan Super League 2017 trophy on Sunday. The match, to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has already created a lot of buzz for bringing international cricket back to Pakistan.
South Africa beats NZ by 6 wickets to win ODI series 3-2
Outstanding bowling performances by Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Andile Phehlukwayo led South Africa to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the fifth one-day cricket international on Saturday and a 3-2 win in the five-match series. Rabada took 3-25, Phehlukwayo 2-35 and Tahir 2-14 from 10 overs – the fifth-most economical bowling performance for South Africa in ODIs – as the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 149 in 41.1 overs as they bowled first after winning the toss.
Marlon Samuels helps Zalmi reach PSL final
Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi defied cameo knocks from the West Indies pair of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, to beat Karachi Kings by 24 runs here yesterday and storm into tomorrow’s final of the Pakistan Super League. Playing in the second playoff qualifier at the Dubai International Stadium, Zalmi were propelled to 181 for three off their 20 overs by opener Kamran Akmal, who blasted 104 from 65 deliveries.
Marlon Samuels helps Zalmi reach PSL final
Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi defied cameo knocks from the West Indies pair of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, to beat Karachi Kings by 24 runs here yesterday and storm into tomorrow’s final of the Pakistan Super League. Playing in the second playoff qualifier at the Dubai International Stadium, Zalmi were propelled to 181 for three off their 20 overs by opener Kamran Akmal, who blasted 104 from 65 deliveries.
Singapore final for CPL?
Singapore has emerged as an option to host this year’s Caribbean Premier League finals if no viable alternatives are forthcoming from the region, organisers have revealed. To date, the finals of the Twenty20 tournament have never been staged outside of the Caribbean but CPL chief executive officer, Damien O’Donohue, said the government of the glitzy Asian city-state had put forward a bid to host the play-off matches.
Singapore final for CPL?
Singapore has emerged as an option to host this year’s Caribbean Premier League finals if no viable alternatives are forthcoming from the region, organisers have revealed. To date, the finals of the Twenty20 tournament have never been staged outside of the Caribbean but CPL chief executive officer, Damien O’Donohue, said the government of the glitzy Asian city-state had put forward a bid to host the play-off matches.
Curious Arts Festival 2017 21st to 23rd July Pylewell Park Hampshire
IT prides itself on being “The UK’s most illuminating and eclectic boutique festival” and now The Curious Arts Festival has announced its key headliners and attractions to this summer’s showcase. Returning for a fourth year in the glorious grounds of Pylewell Park, in the New Forest , July 21-23, highlights include: writer, film-maker and publisher Dave Eggers; singer songwriters Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu; the People’s Poet Lemn Sissay; foremost chronicler of our emotional lives, Joanna Trollope and Mock The Week’s hilarious Ed Byrne.
Curious Arts Festival 2017 21st to 23rd July Pylewell Park Hampshire
IT prides itself on being “The UK’s most illuminating and eclectic boutique festival” and now The Curious Arts Festival has announced its key headliners and attractions to this summer’s showcase. Returning for a fourth year in the glorious grounds of Pylewell Park, in the New Forest , July 21-23, highlights include: writer, film-maker and publisher Dave Eggers; singer songwriters Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu; the People’s Poet Lemn Sissay; foremost chronicler of our emotional lives, Joanna Trollope and Mock The Week’s hilarious Ed Byrne.
Rishabh Pant helps Delhi outclass Tripura in Vijay Hazare Trophy1 min ago
Cuttack, March 3: Continuing his dominant form with the willow, Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant narrowly missed a century but that was more than enough to help his side outclass Tripura by 70 runs in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Barabati Stadium here on Friday. The promising wicketkeeper-batsman scored a scintillating 99 off 72 balls and was ably supported by Dhruv Shorey and Milind Kumar to help Delhi post a mammoth 356/5 after being sent in to bat.
Can we move on?: Angry Anil Kumble blasts Pune pitch talks ahead of Bengaluru Test
India head coach Anil Kumble put off by persistent questions about Pune pitch ahead of tomorrow’s second Test in Bangalore India head coach Anil Kumble interacts with groundstaff yesterday at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore where the second Test versus Australia begins tomorrow. Pic/AFP ThereA A Sare two theories as to why Anil Kumble got the nickname Jumbo.
Nobody was aware but Sourav Ganguly pointed out how Kohli surpassed Sachin on one count
Former captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Indian cricket team to bounce back from the embarrassing defeat in the first Test at the hands of Australia, saying that the home team has the batters and bowlers to win the series. He also reserved special praise for captain Virat Kohli.
Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back
Former captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Indian cricket team to bounce back from the embarrassing defeat in the first Test at the hands of Australia. “India has been brilliant in the last 10 months, winning almost everything but they will have to come back and play hard.
Sport24.co.za | Guptill heroics won’t earn Test recall: NZ coach
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill’s record-breaking performance in a one-day international against South Africa is not enough to secure him a Test recall, Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said on Thursday. Guptill smashed an unbeaten 180 off 138 balls as the Black Caps beat South Africa by seven wickets in Hamilton on Wednesday, the highest-ever score by a New Zealander against the Proteas.
Sport24.co.za | Tendulkar backs India to rebound in Bangalore
Sachin Tendulkar expects India to hit back hard in the second Test against Australia beginning Saturday in Bangalore after their shock defeat in the opening encounter. Australia’s crushing 333-run win in the first Test in Pune last weekend was the tourists’ first victory in India since 2004 and ended a 19-match unbeaten run for Virat Kohli’s world number one team.
Kohli and Ashwin create history, become first Indians to bag these awards record number of times
Virat Kohli has been India’s highest scorer across all three formats and deservingly gets the award. Ashwin will also become the first cricketer to receive the ‘Dilip Sardesai Award’ twice.
MS Dhoni is still good enough for Test cricket, says Mohammad Kaif1 hour ago
“He has natural abilities which you saw today. I believe he is still good enough for all formats of the game.
Ramjas violence: Row over Kargil martyr’s daughter’s campaign against …
New Delhi, Feb 27: A huge row has erupted on the social media after Gurmehar Kaur, the daughter of Kargil martyr Captain Mandeep Singh, begun an online campaign against Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. From reportedly receiving rape threats to being compared with Dawood Ibrahim, Kaur has come in the line of fire after she posted a picture saying, “Pakistan did not kill my father, war did.”
Dad held as boy 4 stabbed to death
Chris Hawkins was today being questioned by detectives about the fatal stabbing of his four-year-old son, Ryan, yesterday lunchtime at a house on Royd Street in Slaithwaite. Hawkins walked into the Silent Woman pub in the centre of the village as police were called to the scene of horror – and ordered a pint.