Cricket Records

Proteas on top

The Times - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
The previous record was held by Sunil Gavaskar who had eleven hundreds to
his name. Graham Gooch of England is the other captain-opening batsman who
has 10 ...
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Current Matches : South Africa in Bangladesh
That's a world record , passingthe 11 made by Sunil Gavaskar. Graham
Gooch now lies 3rd with 10. Not only is the pitchincredibly flat , but
the outfield is like lightning - the number ofboundaries is already at 30.
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England cricket County stars feeel left of the Indian Premier League

Big bucks at play

The Tribune - Chandigarh,India
The current list of players has nobody from England as the English domestic
season clashes with the IPL season. But for how long can the England
Cricket ...
<http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080301/saturday/main1.htm>


CRICKET BRIEFS

Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India
The ICL 20s Grand Championship will have eight teams -- Chennai
Superstars, Delhi Giants, Mumbai Champs, Hyderabad Heroes, Kolkata Tigers,
Chandigarh Lions, ...
<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080301/jsp/sports/story_8967787.jsp>

Cricket News; English county cricket teams pick UAE for pre-season tournament

English county cricket teams pick UAE for pre-season tournament

GulfNews - Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Top England Test stars like Andrew Flintoff, Marcus Trescothick, Ravi
Bopara, Graham Gooch and Mushtaq Mohammad, representing five county teams,
...
<http://www.gulfnews.com/sport/Cricket/10193281.html>
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Dale Steyn interview: Daily star

By Tigers_eye
The conditions along with the people I played with, like Ronnie Irani,
the Flower brothers, Graham Gooch and James Foster. They really moulded
me, playing with them, having a drink with them afterwards. You learn
from them who have been ...
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Gossip and Debate

 How to run our Cricket: learn from Dawood's Paki relalative ...

Quote from: cricinfo . I balme this whole thing
on BCCI...some idiot tried to tell ACB that they should travel
Pakisant...and this way BCCI got involved in this issue when it was
none of their busin...
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Awards and Events

LEE WINS ALLAN BORDER MEDAL

Stick Cricket - London,England,UK
The night was filled with tributes to Adam Gilchrist, who is due to retire
from international cricket in the next fortnight. Richie Benaud presented
him ...
<http://www.stickcricket.com/article584_lee_wins_allan_border_medal.html>
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England cricketers to debate spirit of cricket at Cranleigh

By Admin(Admin)
The MCC Spirit of Cricket evening at Cranleigh is a spin-off of the
hugely popular annual Cowdrey Lecture (first delivered by Richie Benaud
in 2001) - an event that has quickly established itself as an important
date in the cricket ...
<http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/occc/blog/2008/02/england-cricketers-to-debate-spirit-of.html>
Old Cranleighan Cricket Club
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Welsh Cricket

David Hemp Benefit Year Launch Dinner: Cardiff, 4th April

Details have been finalised for David Hemp's Benefit Launch Dinner in
the National Cricket Centre at the Cardiff ground on Friday, 4th April.
Read on for further details..........
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Indian Cricket News

I like the way Indian cricket is shaping up, says Gary Kirsten

Hindu - Chennai,India
Ratnakar Shetty at the Cricket Centre here on Tuesday and Wednesday, also
had an opportunity to share his thoughts with Anil Kumble. The national
selectors ...
<http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/27/stories/2008022755432100.htm>
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English Cricket

Ambrose tipped to claim Test spot

BBC Sport - UK
England captain Michael Vaughan has hinted that Warwickshire's Tim Ambrose
will beat Phil Mustard to the wicketkeeper's slot in the Test side. ...
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/warwickshire/7264931.stm>
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Sidebottom out of final warm-up game in NZ

OddsPreview.com - Teesside,UK
"Ryan has got a slight problem so there has to be some concern, and he'll
miss the three-day game as a precaution," said England skipper Michael
Vaughan. ...
<http://www.oddspreview.com/read/england-sidebottom-out-of-final-warm-up-game-260208>
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England sweat on Sidebottom fitness
Virgin Media Sport - London,UK
... a precaution that he'll miss the three-day game, but he has got a
slight problem so there has to be some concern," said England captain
Michael Vaughan. ...
<http://www.virginmedia.com/sport/sport-news-story.php?&storyid=21483283>


Ryan Sidebottom injury fears for England

Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
England captain Michael Vaughan said: "We're not concerned about him for
the Test match at this stage and it's a little bit of a precaution that
he'll miss ...
<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/sport/2008/02/26/ucengland126.xml>


Productive day for England bowlers
GazetteLive - Middlesbrough,UK
Instead of giving Andrew Strauss and captain Michael Vaughan batting
practice, the tourists decided to give their bowlers a long stint in the
field. ...
<http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/north-east-sport/latest-sport-news/2008/02/26/productive-day-for-england-bowlers-84229-20524104/>

England sweat on Sidebottom fitness
The Press Association -
... a precaution that he'll miss the three-day game, but he has got a
slight problem so there has to be some concern," said England captain
Michael Vaughan. ...
<http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5heLAnYY9SKcrpbH5hOwJ7LN3wvmQ>

Sidebottom gives England cause for concern
Times Online - UK
... that he'll miss the three-day game, but he has got a slight problem so
there has to be some concern," Michael Vaughan, the England captain, said.
...
<http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article3436203.ece>
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Cricket-England bowlers impress in tour game

Reuters.uk - UK
England led by 223 runs after declaring overnight on 369-9 but captain
Michael Vaughan spurned the chance of some extra batting practice by
enforcing the ...
<http://uk.reuters.com/article/cricketNews/idUKSYD30254920080226>
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England 369 Invitational XI: Strauss's stroke of bad luck mars ...
I
ndependent - London,England,UK
... limited-over side; it was Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan and Tim
Ambrose who needed practice most ahead of next week's first Test against
New Zealand. ...
<http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-369-invitational-xi-strausss-stroke-of-bad-luck-mars-test-buildup-787309.html>

Jeremy Cato and Michael Vaughan, autos.ctv.ca

CTV.ca - Canada
Vaughan: Oh, right. There was a big display of them in Frankfurt and they
attracted a huge amount of media attention. But in Toronto -- zero. ...
<http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080225/autos_catovaughan_080225/20080225/>


Michael Vaughan doesn't talk nonsense

By The Atheist(The Atheist)
But in my absence I see that not only my fans went mad, but Michael
Vaughan appeared to lose all his faculties and talk sense. Disturbing
news indeed. Ryan Hairybottom has recently received an injury that will
probably rule out his ...
<http://leftarmchinaman.blogspot.com/2008/02/michael-vaughan-doesnt-talk-nonsense.html>
Are you a left-arm Chinaman?
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Vaughan plays down worry

England captain Michael Vaughan has played down concerns over the form
and fitness of pace bowler Steve Harmison.
<http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/sport/news/stories/~3/241589202/Vaughan+plays+down+worry.aspx>
Teletext Sport Headlines
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Tracy and Slaten Still Knee-d More Time

By Jim McLennan
England captain Michael Vaughan was operated on in July 2006, and
returned to the international fray in January the following year,
without apparent ill effects. Vaughan is an 'all-rounder' - a cricketer
who, in baseball terms, ...
<http://www.azsnakepit.com/story/2008/2/26/03144/5900>
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Cricket Economics

Money Doesn't Matter

Times of India - India
The superstars will draw in the crowds. But the young guns with a
hunger to
prove themselves on the big stage will perhaps perform with more enthusiasm
and ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Money_Doesnt_Matter/articleshow/2817430.cms>

Global Cricket NewsRoundup

'There will be a transition period'
Hindustan Times - India
I don't have any problems with them. It is having a big impact on world
cricket already. What I would like to still see is Test cricket being the
No. ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=13eddf6a-7508-4aa9-be74-e0212bfc7483>

ICC bans Samuels - Bowling action deemed illegal
Jamaica Gleaner - Kingston,Jamaica
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been banned from bow-ling in
international cricket, after his action was deemed illegal by the
International ...
<http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080226/sports/sports2.html>
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Ryder backs himself to overcome problems
Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand
"We've seen in the series against England that he has the potential to
be a
fantastic Black Cap and a truly world-class cricket player. "Jesse is only
23. ...
<http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4417177a10133.html>

U-19 World Cup: No Indian in race for player of tournament award
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Despite registering some facile wins in the
ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Cricket World Cup, ...
<http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/u-19-world-cup-no-indian-in-race-for-player-of-tournament-award_10021465.html>


Dhoni warns Aussies not to provoke his side in finals
Newindpress - Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
"It's never friendly in international cricket and aggression is okay if you
don't cross the line," Dhoni said. "Ishant will learn this art in due
course. ...
<http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IES20080226022516&Page=S&Title=Sports&Topic=-520>

Caribbean cricket not saved by Twenty20
Thaindian.com - Bangkok,Bangkok,Thailand
Cricket in the West Indies has suffered from years of neglect and
complacency since the Calypso kings ruled world cricket in the 1970s and
the '80s. ...
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Setanta in to bat for cricket event
C21Media - London,England,UK
The eight teams have attracted some of the biggest names in world cricket,
including Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist, as well as Indian
stars ...
<http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=40211>

New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder apologizes for misbehaviour
The Canadian Press -
"It's been a goal of mine all my life and to get a taste of (international
cricket). I enjoyed it more than anything in the world. ...
<http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hmRAuEesXi-jCnAIOUhsiP8H92Cg>


Chairman of selectors on domestic cricket
CricInfo.com - UK
The Indian cricket structure is the best in the world, for it continues to
throw open talented youngsters year after year. The quality of wickets, ...
<http://usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/339840.html>


A look at the latest setback to hit the turbulent career of Jesse ...
CricInfo.com - UK
Just as importantly, at a time when New Zealand cricket's old guard were
moving on, he was an instant hit with the public. But less than 12 hours
after the ...
<http://content-www.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/339801.html>

New India coach to focus on test cricket
India's new coach Gary Kirsten is in favour of the glamour and cash
offered by the IPL although he wants his players to be focused on test cricket.
<http://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia/new_india_coach_to_focus_on_test_cricket_541447>
World News Australia
<http://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia/>

Cricket world eagerly awaits an Indo-Pak clash in U19 CWC
While the U19 Indian brigade is battling it out in Malaysia, its senior
counterpart is battling it out in Australia. As in the senior version,
in the U19 version too, cricket lovers eagerly await an India-Pakistan clash!
<http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=130542&catID=5&category=Sports>
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Martyn, Elliot And Kasprowicz Latest To Join The ICL
Retired Australian stars Damien Martyn, Matthew Elliot and Michael
Kasprowicz have been unveiled as the latest signings of the Indian
Cricket League (ICL).
<http://www.cricketworld.com/indian_cricket_league/article/?aid=14872>
CricketWorld Cricket World News...
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T

Test Cricket; Indian Cricket

Test cricket is priority for new India coach Kirsten
India's new coach Gary Kirsten is in favour of the glamour and cash
offered by the multi-million dollar Indian Premier League (IPL)
although he wants his players to be focused on test cricket.
<http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=42021&cid=26>
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Cricket Economics

Insurers in a spot over covering IPL injuries

Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL), apart from redefining cricket, has
posed a few teasers. One of them is how to evaluate the financial risks
involved ...
<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Personal_Finance/Insurance/Insurance_news/Insurers_in_a_spot_over_covering_IPL_injuries/articleshow/2817741.cms>


Cricket League creates auction history
United Press International, Asia - Hong Kong,China
By SHAILESH PALEKAR HONG KONG, China, India's upcoming domestic cricket
tournament, the Indian Premier League, created auction history last
week in
Mumbai ...
<http://www.upiasiaonline.com/Society_Culture/2008/02/27/cricket_league_creates_auction_history/5362/>


Setanta vs Sky Sports. Ding, ding, round three!
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Hence, presumably, the deal for the Indian Premier League, one more reason
- other than Premier League football, boxing, PGA golf and so on - to
subscribe ...
<http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/organgrinder/2008/02/setanta_vs_sky_sports_ding_din_1.html>


Setanta bag IPL rights for UK
CricInfo.com - UK
Subscription TV channel Setanta Sports have paid an undisclosed sum to
secure the UK rights to the Indian Premier League. The tournament will mark
their ...
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Setanta secures Indian Premier League rights in five-year deal
OddsPreview.com - Teesside,UK
Setanta Sports has further broadened its coverage of sport by
announcing it
has secured the exclusive rights to the Indian Premier League, the new
Twenty20 ...
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Hampshire fear lure of Indian big bucks
Portsmouth News - Portsmouth,England,UK
HAMPSHIRE fear they could lose the services of Dimi Mascarenhas to the big
bucks of the Indian Premier League. Although England's top 12 players are
on ...
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Insurers in a spot over covering IPL injuries
By cricmadness
The Indian Premier League (IPL), apart from redefining cricket, has
posed a few teasers. One of them is how to evaluate the financial risks
involved with the game. In fact, hectic talks are on to structure
innovative covers to protect ...
<http://www.iplmag.com/ipl/insurers-in-a-spot-over-covering-ipl-injuries/>
IPL Cricket Mag
<http://www.iplmag.com>



Another win and the Indian Premier League cricket to be shown on ...
By Pete Nordsted
Interesting to see that Setanta have got the rights to the Indian
Premier League Cricket and it looks as though the games are going to be
on during the daytime. It will be interesting to see how the Betting
exchange markets react to ...
<http://tradeonsports.blogspot.com/2008/02/another-win-and-indian-premier-league.html>
Trade On Sports
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Indian Premier League - on UK TV
By A P Webster
According to the Guardian, Setanta Sports have"snaffled" the UK
television rights for the IPL. Sky, apparently, weren't that
bothered, as they have quite a lot of cricket on at that time of year anyway.
<http://spunout.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/indian-premier-league-on-uk-tv/>



Testosterone sparks Indian Premier League bidding frenzy | Cricket ...
Feb 20, 2008 ... The Indian Premier League player auction opened this
morning with an outbreak of testosterone-fuelled bidding entirely in
keeping with the hype and ...
<http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cricket/story/0,,2258203,00.html>

Indian Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly gets his best score in test and first double hundred
By davis
Sourav Ganguly gets his best score in test and first double hundred.
<http://cricket.0ms.eu/?p=7903>

UK broadcaster Setanta bags IPL rights for 5 years
By karan(karan)
Indian cricketing stars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and
Sourav Ganguly will all feature alongside cricketing legends such as
Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Jacques Kallis and
Adam Gilchrist. ...
<http://iclnet.blogspot.com/2008/02/uk-broadcaster-setanta-bags-ipl-rights.html>
Indian Cricket League News Network
<http://iclnet.blogspot.com/>

India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets
By Gaurav Shukla(Gaurav Shukla)
India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the 11th one-day
international of the Commonwealth Bank triangular series Tuesday and
moved into the finals of the tournament. Set a target of 180 runs,
India romped home in 32.2 overs by ...
<http://ganguly-sourav.blogspot.com/2008/02/india-beat-sri-lanka-by-seven-wickets.html>
Cricket Blog - From a Ganguly Fanatic
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Global Cricket News Roundup

English deal for two

The Nation Newspaper - Bridgetown,St. Michael,Barbados
by EZRA STUART TWO OF BARBADOS' FASTEST BOWLERS , Fidel Edwards and Kemar Roach are heading to England to play county and league cricket respectively. ...
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England or Oz, a one-off one-day match in Antigua.. the prize ...
Mirror.co.uk - London,UK
England and Wales Cricket Board bosses are already terrified of losing their biggest box-office stars like Freddie Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen to the ...
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Insurers in a spot over covering IPL injuries
Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL), apart from redefining cricket, has posed a few teasers. One of them is how to evaluate the financial risks involved ...
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WILL THE REAL STEPHEN FLEMING PLEASE STAND UP
Sportinglife.co.za - UK
"Stephen's presence and leadership qualities had a tremendous impact on the team and he will be missed by New Zealand Cricket and the Black Caps," New ...
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Editorial: Boy's Own story goes off the rails
Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand
At the age of 23, Ryder should not need a babysitter but, given his past history, it beggars belief that NZ Cricket did not detail someone to keep a close ...
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IPL: How Young Lions Could Benefit
Cricket365.com - Australia
But the point still stands: IPL repercussions will be felt throughout the cricket world. Rather than being left in peace, English cricket is now on the ...
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IPL: How Young Lions Could Benefit
Cricket365 News - UK
But the point still stands: IPL repercussions will be felt throughout the cricket world. Rather than being left in peace, English cricket is now on the ...
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BlogS

Test cricket is priority for new India coach Kirsten
India's new coach Gary Kirsten is in favour of the glamour and cash offered by the multi-million dollar Indian Premier League (IPL) although he wants his players to be focused on test cricket.
bdnews24.com | English Version - http://www.bdnews24.com

Sportsmen have no duty to entertain, only to give their all
I think it is a myth that English TV audiences demand instant gratification 'a la American' style. When England play at cricket, football or rugby, real supporters want the players do try their hardest and demonstrate pride rather than ...
Betting at Betfair: Other sports - http://betting.betfair.com/betting/

A Tale of Two Premier Leagues
By Tom Dunmore
... threatened by the growth of Twenty20, its appeal now largely restricted to English and Australian audiences, tiny numbers swamped by the wild enthusiasm and growing purchasing power of India's cricket-mad, billion strong nation. ...
Pitch Invasion - http://pitchinvasion.net

Historical Events on this Day in History …
By divakaran
1937 - Bradman scores 169 in 5th Test Cricket v England in 223 minutes 1938 - Britain and France recognize Franco govt in Spain 1939 - Belgian govt of Pierlot falls 1939 - English Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire ...
LeaRniNg FrOm ExperTs - http://divakaran.wordpress.com

Is Sledging an Art form?
By admin
We're playing in an unequal field where English natives are using the official language of ICC to manipulate the opposition. The intended meaning is that English is the native tongue of the Australians and they can manipulate words much ...
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Cricket Hisory first Baseball game played at Lords

Historical Event on this Day in History ...

1874 - Baseball 1st played in England, at Lord's Cricket Grounds 1877