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Brendan Taylor emulates Flower brothers in Bangladesh Test

Harare: Brendan Taylor became just the third Zimbabwean batsman to score centuries in both innings of a Test match as his side registered a handsome 335-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe declared once Taylor had reached the landmark half an hour into day four to set Bangladesh an unlikely 483 runs to win, before Kyle Jarvis and Graeme Cremer skittled out the visitors for 147.

Only brothers Andy and Grant Flower had previously managed twin tons in the same Test for Zimbabwe, while Taylor is the first Zimbabwean captain to achieve the feat.

Although Taylor's 171 and 102 not out were perhaps not quite as impressive as Andy Flower's 142 and 199 not out in a losing cause at the same venue against the stronger opposition of South Africa in 2001, it nevertheless came in a match where no other batsman has passed 55....more    

PCB rubbishes reports of Grant Flower becoming batting coach

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday dismissed reports that it was negotiating with former Zimbabwean batsman Grant Flower to appoint him as batting coach of the national team. A senior official in the Board, who declined to be named, said that no talks were in progress with Flower as reported by a section of the media. "He is not under consideration for the position of Pakistan's batting coach or consultant,"...  

Grant Flower in reckoning to become Pakistan's batting consultant

Karachi: Former Zimbabwean batsman, Grant Flower has emerged as a strong candidate for the post of the Pakistan cricket team's batting consultant before the ICC Champions Trophy in England. Official sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Friday that Flower was among a few candidates who had been shortlisted for the batting coach/consultant position. "The PCB coaching committee has shortlisted a few candidates who had applied for the batting...  

England must improve to retain Ashes: Andy Flower

England were relieved to avoid the embarrassment of losing to a team who came into the series in disarray following a poor run of results and controversy over Ross Taylor's removal as captain. ...  

England firm favourites for New Zealand Test series

Despite slipping to a shock defeat in their final warm-up match, England will start as favourites going into their three-Test series against a new-look New Zealand. ...  

Mughal Gardens set to open for public from today

The warm spring sunshine graciously bathes the floral carpets of exquisitely manicured lawns of Mughal Gardens adorned with myriad flowers of every description. Rashtrapati Bhavan's treasured gardens are set to be opened to the public from Friday. ...  

Friday Release 'Wallflower': What to expect

Football games and awkward dances, late-night gabfests at the local diner and tentative first kisses - they're all there over the course of a school year in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower.' ...  

NASA scientists spot pearl-coloured flower on Mars

A peculiar petal-shaped cluster spotted on Mars by NASA scientists has sparked speculation that flowers might be blooming on the red planet. The so-called "Martian flower" is seen in an image captured by NASA's Curiosity rover last month. ...  

Pietersen will get new England contract: Flower

Pietersen is currently on a four-month deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board. ...  

Kevin Pietersen set to be offered a full contract

Pietersen is set to be offered a full contract by the ECB after Andy Flower was impressed by his overall behaviour. ...  

Flower hails England's ability to learn and adapt

Flower feels his side's ability to "learn and adapt" was the decisive factor in its 2-1 triumph over India. ...  

Captain Cook applauds efforts of Ahmed, Flower

Cook led from the front with a masterclass 190 as England defeated India by seven wickets in the third Test at Eden Gardens. ...  

Ashley Giles named England's ODI and T20 coach

Andy Flower will remain England team director and continue to tour with the Test team, said the ECB on Wednesday. ...  

Relation with Pietersen needs to improve: Strauss

Andrew Strauss feels that Andy Flower "genuinely has to want to bridge the gap" with Kevin Pietersen. ...  

Pietersen and England reach agreement: ECB

Pietersen has reached an agreement with the England Cricket Board over his future as an international player. ...  

Flower hints at England recall for Pietersen

Flower says the team's rift with Pietersen could soon be resolved, possibly paving the way for a recall for the upcoming India tour. ...  

Emma Watson in 'The Perks of being a Wallflower'

Harry Potter star Emma Watson can be seen in a brand new avatar in her forthcoming release 'The Perks of being a Wallflower'. The movie is a big screen adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's controversial novel of the same name. ...

Squad delay gives Pietersen hope of recall

Kevin Pietersen is not in the England squad that will defend their World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka later this month. ...  

No need for Pietersen 'love-in', says Moores

Peter Moores has said no need for Pietersen to have a "love-in" with his team-mates if he is to resume his international career. ...