Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Chandimal Ruhuna Takes Fifty To 160

Abdul Razzaq twice in Bowling and fifty in bat for Leicestershire 
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten 62 steered Ruhuna to 160 against Leicestershire
Abdul Razzaq half-century in vain against Ruhuna
Harry Gurney was effective for Leicestershire, claiming 3 for 33

Dinesh Chandimal celebrated his recall test with a giant half-century to keep alive in Ruhuna Champions League qualification. On a slow pitch Hyderabad Ruhuna was reduced to 17 for 2 and 4 to 67, but could not violate Leicester Chandimal'a contempt. Harry Gurney, using the slower ball a lot with the new ball, took the first two out and Abdul Razzaq middle right tied back with two strikes. However Chandimal turned intelligent, do not take many risks, executives of large, especially the lower floor, adding 44 and 41 with Milinda and Siriwardana Shalika Karunanayake.

Samaraweera dropped for Pakistan Tests

Samaraweera Fell For The Tests In Pakistan 
Dinesh Chandimal recalled in the test team in Sri Lanka for the series against Pakistan in the UAE and is one of the four batters wicketkeeper-in the group of 16 men. Middle order batsman Samaraweera Thila, 34 Ajantha Mendis and the cone are the major omissions from the team that lost 1-0 to Australia at home, while Prasanna Seekkuge legspinner also left out.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Somerset limited to Auckland 125 Runs


Somerset has shown few signs of jet lag a day after landing in India for their bowlers turned to the excellent performance put Auckland on the brink of elimination in the Champions League T20. Lou Vincent was again the leading scorer for Auckland, but had a go on strike, and a step slow with Somerset bowlers did well.

Champions League T20 Photos

Abdul Razzaq plays the ball towards fine leg on 20 Sep, 11
James Taylor scored an unbeaten 56 on 20 Sep, 11

Mushfiqur Rahim Of Bangladesh Called Captain

Mushiqur Rahim new Captain of Bangladesh Cricket Team

Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim was appointed as Bangladesh captain for the series at home against West Indies and Pakistan in October and December. Mahmudullah, Allrounder, was appointed vice-captain of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

"It's the ultimate honor for any cricketer. I thank the Council for entrusting me with this responsibility, "said Mushfiqur." I am fully aware of the expectations of the whole nation, and I will be totally committed to ensuring that the Bangladesh team strives to fulfill the dream of millions.

Captain Clarke To Produce A Series Of Useful

Michael Clarke has delivered Australia a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka

Michael Clarke made his first Test hundred as Australia's captain
The first series of test captain Michael Clarke was handed the victory 1-0 against Australia in Sri Lanka, he moved them to fourth in ICC Test rankings Warne-Muralitharan Trophy maintained, and broken the drought in his personal first test century in 18 months . Not a bad way to start a new job. The last day of the series, Clarke was really the captain of Sri Lankan innings to prohibit any hope of winning the match, which ended in a draw, which was good as a victory in Australia.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Hughes, 100 Wounded, In The Hope Of Sri Lanka

Phillip Hughes scored his first Test century since March 2009

Phillip Hughes great hundred strong position for Australia
Phillip Hughes painted the first century of evidence for two and a half years in Australia to give every opportunity to play a series of SSC win a draw. But the end of the day, which began in Sri Lanka indexing Angelo Mathews devoured valuable time to get his country's Test hundred, Rangana Herath was troubled Australian higher order is enough to give Sri Lanka hope of victory.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Mathews Will Help Sri Lanka Build Lead

Mathews made 85 not out and Tillakaratne Dilshan made 83
It was not until the third day of the last series, but Sri Lanka has finally handed over their batting order as Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene made a half-century Australia to grind up to SSC. Throw in a handy 47 and 79 Prasanna Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara who completed the third morning, and made a long, hot day in the field of Australia.

Hafeez Fixed Another Win In Pakistan

Mohammad Hafeez was Pakistan's star performer once again

Muhammad Hafeez's all-round show helped Pakistan team to a 5 run victory against Zimbabwe
Pakistan completed a sweep of Zimbabwe in all three formats of the game with a victory in the second Twenty20 thrilling last ball to end up in Harare. Chase, Zimbabwe - with controlled bowling from Pakistan - had not the strength to the latest, Tatenda Taibu when attacked.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

A Bright Future For Lancashire - Glen Chapple

Lancashaire winning celebration

Lancashire captain celebrating with his team

Lankashire Celebration

Lankashire Captain Glen Chappel on 15 September, 2011


Glen Chapple, the Lancashire captain lame, sees a bright future for the county after they ended up waiting 77 years for the County Championship title. The victory against Somerset, and the lack of beat Hampshire, Warwickshire, brought a spectacular end to season for a team that had received a blow to the fight against relegation.

Most of the team born and raised in either Lancashire or the surrounding areas and the county are the best use of available talent, intuition, would not be able to invest in human resources. Chapple now believes the likes of Karl Brown, Tom Smith, Simon Kerrigan and Luke Proctor - household names yet - could form the nucleus of a part of success in the years to come.

Sangakkara Guides Sri Lanka Solid

Kumar Sangakkara make fifty and solid position for his team  in his 100th Test

Michael Hussey made his fourth Test hundred against Sri Lanka

Few things are Kumar Sangakkara has not been reached by the Test cricket. When he came out of the ground in the afternoon SSC 100 for his second Test, he would feel that one of the objectives to be met - playing to win in Australia - was a step forward. Sangakkara has tasted victory every nation test, and although there is still much in this game could be his best opportunity to complete the series.

On a day that began with the 15th century, Michael Hussey and test a distance of four windows for beginners ERANGE Shaminder, Sri Lanka ended in a comfortable 166 for two. Australia still trailed by 150 runs, but looking up with Sangakkara on 61 and Mahela Jayawardene 31, Sri Lanka could certainly dream of building an advantage in the first innings.

A All-Rounder Performance from Hafeez

Charles Coventry pulled off a catch and a run out
Pakistan have continued their winning streak in Zimbabwe, with a landslide victory in the first international Twenty20. Their batsmen treated the opposition attack with utter contempt and broke Zimbabwe for the highest total ever conceded in a Twenty20. Pakistan plays with precision, responded with energy and commitment, and skittles Zimbabwe in the 16 to record a complete victory. Mohammad Hafiz has stolen the headlines from the two departments, scoring 71 with the bat and taking four rings.

England Beat India in ODIs

Virat Kohli produced India's first century of their one-day campaign

Even India's first 300-plus a total of 14 times against England could be enough to win the first international match on tour, and hopelessly one-sided, because the 21 years the Yorkshire batsman Jonny Bairstow marked his international debut in the exhibition low power hitting the spotlight in Cardiff. Chasing a revised target 241 over 34, after the string of Duckworth-Lewis, adapt, Bairstow battered an extra 41 21 balls, as England eased home by 10 balls to save.

In a performance out of breath, hit the ball Bairstow fifth of his international career over six midwicket, and added two more and four largely as England marched into the mountains to complete their third win of the series and the eighth in ten international matches against India this summer.

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