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Pakistan police arrests bookmakers who threatened Haider

Written on 27 Apr, 2011 at 13:33 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 299 times | 0 Comments

Islamabad: Pakistan’s police on Wednesday claimed that it has arrested eight bookmakers for allegedly threatening wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who returned this week after spending five months in hiding in London. Police in Sialkot recovered a cache of ammunition, and telephone sets... (Continue reading)

BCCI appoints Fletcher as India’s new cricket coach

Written on 27 Apr, 2011 at 13:22 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 669 times | 0 Comments

Mumbai: Duncan Fletcher was today appointed India’s cricket coach to replace the highly successful Gary Kirsten, ending weeks of suspense on who will take over the high-profile job. The 62-year-old Zimbabwean, a coached England with mixed results from 1999 to 2007,... (Continue reading)

RCB defeat Daredevils by three wickets

Written on 26 Apr, 2011 at 19:52 in Cricket | viewed 382 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Daredevils by three wickets in the Indian Premeir League here Tuesday. Chasing Daredevils’ 160/6, RCB reached the target with three balls to spare. Virat Kohli top scored with 56 runs. For Daredevils,... (Continue reading)

Dhoni to become ‘Incredible India’ brand ambassador

Written on 26 Apr, 2011 at 17:13 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 1,461 times | 0 Comments

Ranchi: Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay Monday said that Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be roped in for the ‘Incredible India’ campaign. “We will try to rope in Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to... (Continue reading)

Ahmed Shehzad stars in Pakistan’s win

Written on 26 Apr, 2011 at 10:02 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 959 times | 0 Comments

Castries: Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad hit a confident 102 to lead Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory over West Indies on Monday for a 2-0 lead in the five-match, one-day international series. The 19-year-old Shehzad struck seven fours and a six in... (Continue reading)

CSK beat Pune Warriors by 25 runs

Written on 25 Apr, 2011 at 22:32 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 844 times | 0 Comments

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings beat Pune Warriors India by 25 runs in an IPL match here today. Chasing a target of 143, Pune Warriors were restricted to 117 for nine. Chennai Super Kings set Pune Warriors a 143-run target in their... (Continue reading)

Tendulkar pays last respects to Sathya Sai Baba

Written on 25 Apr, 2011 at 11:12 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 561 times | 0 Comments

Puttaparthi: Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, a devotee of the late Sathya Sai Baba, on Monday paid his last respects to the godman who died here onj Sunday. The 38-year-old Tendulkar skipped his birthday celebrations on Sunday to mourn the death... (Continue reading)

It was a satisfying win today: Warne

Written on 25 Apr, 2011 at 9:34 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 235 times | 0 Comments

Jaipur: Relieved to snap their losing streak, Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne today expressed satisfaction at the intensity and character showed by his team during their comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala here. Talking to reporters after Rajasthan’s third victory,... (Continue reading)

Rajasthan Royals beat Kochi Tuskers Kerala by 8 wickets

Written on 24 Apr, 2011 at 19:55 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 457 times | 0 Comments

Jaipur: Shane Warne led from the front with a three-wicket haul as Rajasthan Royals notched up an easy eight-wicket victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerela to bring their campaign back on track in the Indian Premier League here today. Warne’s decision to... (Continue reading)

Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers by 37 runs

Written on 24 Apr, 2011 at 16:10 in Cricket, Sports | viewed 696 times | 0 Comments

Hyderabad: Mumbai Indians comfortably defeated Deccan Chargers by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League here Sunday. Chasing 173 runs for victory, Deccan Chargers could only reach 135 for eight in 20 overs. Lasith Malinga was again the top bowler... (Continue reading)