After the first test match going for a draw, the host India bowled out Sri Lanka for 269 runs in the second innings of the second test to beat the neighbours by an inning and 144 runs on fourth day to climb at the top spot in Test rankings on Friday. India now lead...
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Day 1: India vs Sri Lanka
The first test between India and Sri Lanka began at Ahmedabad today. India won the toss and chose to bat first. The top order collapsed with Gambhir (1) and Sehwag (16) returning back to the pavillion within 7 overs. Both their wickets were taken by Chanaka Welegedara. Even Sachin Tendulkar (4) fell for the...
Hero Honda Cup 2009: 7th ODI: India vs Australia
The final ODI between India and Australia in the Hero Honda Cup 2009 has been called off due to rain. The match was scheduled to be held at Mumbai and due to cyclone the match was abandoned. This leaves Australia to grab the trophy with 4-2 lead. Also India slipped down the ranking to...
ICC World Cup 2011 Schedule
ICC has announced the World Cup 2011 Schedule that will be hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh jointly. India will host 29 matches out of 43 matches and the remaining matches will be hosted by Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India will play against Bangladesh in the World Cup first match at Dhaka that...
Indian squad for India vs Sri Lanka Tests series 2009
After his poor on-field behaviour, Sreesanth is now selected in India’s 15 member squad for the first two test matches against Sri Lanka. Sreesanth will be sharing with Zaheer Khan, who has recovered from his shoulder injury. The selectors have recalled Pragyan Ojha and s Badrinath. M Vijay will also be reatined as reserve...
Hero Honda Cup 2009: India vs Australia
Sunday was a bad day for India who opted to bat first and finally lost the show to the touring team Australia in the 6th ODI of the Hero Honda Cup. With this victory, Australia has clinched the seven match series by 4-2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first...
Hero Honda Cup 2009: India vs Australia: Australia win by 3 runs
Australia innings (50 overs maximum) SR Watson c Jadeja b Harbhajan Singh 93(89 balls, 4*9,6*3) SE Marsh c Gambhir b Nehra 112(112 balls, 4*8,6*2) RT Ponting* b Kumar 45(45 balls, 4*3,6*1) CL White c Tendulkar b Kumar 57(33 balls, 4*2,6*5) MEK Hussey not out 31(22 balls, 4*1,6*2) Extras (lb 6, w 5, nb 1)...
Pakistan Vs New Zealand: Pakistan won by 138 runs
Pakistan took 1-0 lead in the series with a 138 run win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Tuesday. Pakistan scored 287/9 with major contribution from Afridi, Kamran akmal and Khalid Latif’s steady maiden fifty. On the chasing side, New Zealand were all out for 149 in the 40th over. This victory...
Hero Honda Cup 2009: Henriques out of fifth ODI
Moises henriques has been ruled out of the fifth ODI on Thursday against India in Hyderabad. Henriques hurt his right hamstring in the fiels during the MOhali ODI and he couldn’t be flown home as only three games left. Australia is badly affected by injury with key players – Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Nathan...
Hero Honda Cup 2009: Siddle out with injury
The ongoing Hero Honda Cup 2009 is badly hit by injury. Many players have been injured and the teams have lost the key players in the tournament. Australia’s Peter Siddle will return home after he suffered stiffness in his left side during MOnday’s win at the MOhali. Siddle bowled 5 overs and the decision...
