
Ahmedabad: Ricky Ponting asked his teammates to counter the mega threat from hosts and favourites India the Australian way with unbridled aggression and freedom when the two teams clash in the high-octane quarterfinal match. "We need to play with freedom tomorrow, with conviction; the Australian way. I expect my batsmen to be clear (in their mind) and want them to play with freedom. If they think they can hit a ...

12:12 AM, Jan 06, 2008

Pallekele: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is a worried man after the 110-run loss to New Zealand and is using the five-day gap to regroup the side ahead of their World Cup Group A clash here on Monday against Zimbabwe. Pakistan made a good start in the tournament but fumbled on their way to a 46-run win over Canada last week and then crashed to a huge defeat against New Zealand. ...

06:43 PM, Dec 29, 2007

Colombo: Kenya captain Jimmy Kamande believes that co-host Sri Lanka will be under more pressure than his struggling team when they meet in the World Cup on Tuesday. "We have nothing to lose," Kamande told a news conference on Monday. "They are the ones who would be under pressure to perform at home. And now, obviously, having lost to Pakistan, it's a must-win game for them." Sri Lanka lost narrowly ...

03:29 PM, Dec 23, 2007

New Delhi: Skipper of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, Anil Kumble, has pulled out of the players' auction for IPL-4 slated for January 8-9, citing business commitments, including his association with cricket and wildlife in various capacities. I wish to withdraw from the players' auction for IPL-4 scheduled for the 8th and 9th of January 2011 in Bangalore, said Kumble. I have enjoyed my stint at...

08:41 PM, Nov 24, 2007
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04:45 PM, Oct 28, 2007

Bangalore: Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday bagged his maiden ICC Cricketer of the Year trophy along with the People's Choice Award, while compatriot Virender Sehwag was named the Test Cricketer of the Year at a glittering ceremony here. Tendulkar, who has an international career spanning over two decades, clinched the coveted trophy by beating South African Hashim Amla, Englishman Graeme Swann and Sehwag. It's better late than never....

02:02 AM, Oct 22, 2007

Durban: Vijay Mallya-owned Royal Challengers Bangalore's cruise mode may need some serious tinkering on Friday when the best Indian team, after Chennai, tries to paint the town red against the in-form red-attired men from South Australia - the Redbacks. After hitting the minnows for a six, the RCB - who remain untested in the tournament - seems to be jostling for the top spot with the Redbacks, who have scored ...

01:52 AM, Oct 16, 2007