Pakistan spin out Bangladesh for 3-0 win

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chittagong: Pakistan`s spinners revelled in helpful conditions to crush Bangladesh by 58 runs in the third and final one-day international today to win the series 3-0.

The tourists, bowled out for a modest 177, hit back to dismiss Bangladesh for 119 on a wicket that turned and bounced at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium in the port city of Chittagong.

Mumbai to take on Saurashtra in elite division Ranji match

Rajkot: The Wasim Jaffer led Mumbai team will take on Saurashtra in the Elite division Group A fifth round Ranji Trophy clash at SCA stadium at Khadheri here beginning on Tuesday.


Mumbai is on top of the table with 16 points winning two matches, while Jaydev Shah led Saurashtra too have done well so far beating Punjab by an innings and has eight points.

Pitch curator promises high scoring 4th ODI

 










Indore: The curator who prepared the pitch at Gwalior last year when Sachin Tendulkar stroked his way to an unbeaten double century has promised a high-scoring clash when India takes on West Indies in the fourth ODI at the Holkar Stadium here on Thursday.

Anand held by Howell in London Chess

London: World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by David Howell of England in the third round of London Chess Classic.

For the records, this was Anand`s 11th draw in a row following nine draws in the just concluded Tal Memorial at Moscow and his first round draw with English GM Michael Adams.

Play India after they compensate 2009 tour cancellation: Latif

Karachi: Former test captain Rashid Latif has urged the cricket board here to play a bilateral series with India only after they compensate Pakistan for the cancelled tour of 2009.

"I have been reading a lot of statements from the board officials on resumption of bilateral matches with India. I don`t think we should tour India until they compensate us in some way for the tour they cancelled in 2009," Latif told reporters.

Drogba sinks Valencia as Chelsea top group

Flying high ... Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates his hat-trick of goals in the Champions League clash against Valencia. Photo: Scott Heavey

Didier Drogba's double fired Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over Valencia at Stamford Bridge, sending the Blues into the Champions League knockout stages as Group E winners.

Young gun Cummins sidelined by foot injury

Ruled out ... Australia's Patrick Cummins will be unavailabe for selection until mid-January. Photo: AFP

Hopes for a mouth-watering contest between Pat Cummins and Sachin Tendulkar have been dashed by the news the young Australian pace sensation has a serious foot injury that will cause him to miss much of the India Test series.

Mithun replaces Praveen for Australia tour

Abhimanyu Mithun, the Karnataka fast bowler, has been named as Praveen Kumar's replacement in India's Test squad for their tour of Australia. Irfan Pathan, the Baroda allrounder, has been picked for the last two one-dayers against West Indies, marking his return to the international setup after more than two years. 

Kohli censured for dissent

India's Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision after being given out during his side's 16-run loss to West Indies in their one-day international in Ahmedabad on Monday.

The 23-year-old was reluctant to leave the crease after the lbw decision, which was a breach of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) code of conduct.
The stylish right-handed batsman pleaded guilty to the charge and accepted the proposed sanction, hence there was no need for a formal hearing, the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday.

SAFF Cup: India need draw vs SL for SF berth

New Delhi: India cannot afford to be complacent as they face Sri Lanka in their last Group A match of the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday in their bid to book a semi-final berth.

Both India and Afghanistan have four points each from two matches but the hosts are on top in Group A because of a better goal difference. A draw with Sri Lanka would be enough for 162nd ranked India to book a berth in the last four. A loss, however, would shatter India's hopes of defending their title.

Five-time champions India started their title defence with a 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Afghanistan but came back strongly with a 5-0 thrashing against Bhutan, the lowest ranked team in the tournament.

Anand held by Howell in London Chess

London: World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by David Howell of England in the third round of London Chess Classic.

For the records, this was Anand`s 11th draw in a row following nine draws in the just concluded Tal Memorial at Moscow and his first round draw with English GM Michael Adams. 

Mumbai to take on Saurashtra in elite division Ranji match

Rajkot: The Wasim Jaffer led Mumbai team will take on Saurashtra in the Elite division Group A fifth round Ranji Trophy clash at SCA stadium at Khadheri here beginning on Tuesday.


Mumbai is on top of the table with 16 points winning two matches, while Jaydev Shah led Saurashtra too have done well so far beating Punjab by an innings and has eight points.

India, West Indies arrive for fourth ODI

Indore: The India and West Indies cricket teams arrived here amid tight security to play the fourth ODI at the city`s Holkar Stadium on December 8.

Virat Kohli reprimanded for showing dissent

Ahmedabad: Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by showing dissent to an umpire's decision after his dismissal in the third ODI against the West Indies here.

"India batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Monday," the ICC said in a statement.

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Kohli reprimanded for showing dissent

Ahmedabad: Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by showing dissent to an umpire`s decision after his dismissal in the third ODI against the West Indies.

"India batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team`s ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Monday," the ICC said in a statement.

India can win down under: Symonds

Mumbai: Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds on Tuesday echoed ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist's view, saying India have a good chance to score their first Test rubber win Down Under when they tour the country later this month.

"Indians can put pressure on the young Australian players. They have a good opportunity to beat Australia in their home country. I think there are good chances of India beating them," the 36-year-old all-rounder said.

Gilchrist: India can win in Australia

Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes India have a great opportunity to win their first series Down Under when the teams lock horns in a four-Test encounter starting on Boxing Day.

Gilchrist thinks Australia are still searching for the right combinations following their recent draw in South Africa.