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  India   Australia
 
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

The Indian Cricket league (ICL) and the IPL raised the concept to international level. The IPL, being the baby of the Board of Control for Cricket in India ...
India wins fourth successiveIndia wins fourth successive title
Hindu, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 08:00 PM GMT

At Mumbai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President, Sharad Pawar, on Sunday congratulated the women's cricket team for winning the Asia ...
I'm getting better with everI'm getting better with every game: Balaji
Howrah News Service, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:44 PM GMT

Said VB Chandrasekar, director of cricket, India Cements, "There has never been any doubt on his ability or talent. It was always a question of when he can ...
Of cricket and politicsOf cricket and politics
Daily Pioneer, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 06:26 PM GMT

The IPL has given a new meaning to cricket and is a game of the future. We in India have had the good fortune to see the world's best talent performing in ...
President congratulates WomePresident congratulates Women's cricket team
Hindu, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:33 PM GMT

India today clinched their fourth successive women's cricket Asia Cup title by thrashing Sri Lanka by a massive 117 runs in the final at the Welagedara ...
Debt woes drive thousands ofDebt woes drive thousands of Indian farmers to suicide
The Associated Press - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:20 PM GMT

Few find it reassuring that India's agriculture minister, Sharad Pawar, doubles as the nation's top cricket official. A decade ago, the government began ...
Bingle's dad loses cancer baBingle's dad loses cancer battle
The Australian, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 02:19 PM GMT

The young cricketer turned down the chance to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars to play a couple of weeks' cricket in India last month to be with his ...
 
New boys ready for challengeNew boys ready for challenge: Ponting
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 02:13 PM GMT

As they prepare to hit the Caribbean with a bevy of new Test cricket tourists. With Australia playing their first Test on foreign soil in two years, ...
Rookies make up for lost timRookies make up for lost time
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 02:13 PM GMT

Each year since 1994 Cricket Australia has run an indigenous cricket carnival in Alice Springs called the Imparja Cup. It has grown in popularity and ...
Cricket: Stadium snub by AthCricket: Stadium snub by Atherton
ic Wales, United Kingdom - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:03 AM GMT

And Atherton wasted no time in questioning the recent decision to hand Glamorgan the first Ashes Test between England and Australia next July. ...
Atherton says Cardiff groundAtherton says Cardiff ground 'too small' for Ashes cricket
ic Wales, United Kingdom - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:17 AM GMT

And Atherton wasted no time in questioning the recent decision to hand Glamorgan the first Ashes Test between England and Australia next July. ...
Australia fund clinic for buAustralia fund clinic for budding Windies players
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:43 AM GMT

Indies cricket, want to see a resurgence of form. "I can assure you it is a feeling that peoples both in the Caribbean and in Australia share strongly. ...
Australia cricketers talkingAustralia cricketers talking up Windies
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 03:35 AM GMT

As they prepare to hit the Caribbean with a bevy of new Test cricket tourists. With Australia playing their first Test on foreign soil in two years, ...
England can win back Ashes cEngland can win back Ashes cricket prize, vows Vaughan
AFP - Sunday, May 11 2008 03:00 AM GMT

LONDON (AFP) ' Michael Vaughan has warned Australia that England now have the strength in depth to win back the Ashes next year. Vaughan's side are about to ...
  Bangladesh   South Africa
 
Jamie meets coachesJamie meets coaches
The Daily Star, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:41 PM GMT

I think this kind of sharing would be helpful for Bangladesh cricket," mentioned Aminul. The former national skipper also said that the national players ...
A body blow to BCBA body blow to BCB
The Daily Star, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:41 PM GMT

It was expected that the triangular series involving India and Pakistan in June would be the much-needed financial boost for Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). ...
Dulahazara Safari Park: The Dulahazara Safari Park: The future conservational ecotourism site
The New Nation, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:17 PM GMT

Dulahazara Safari Park is the only Safari Park in Bangladesh. The nature of the forest is tropical evergreen and rich with different types of floral and ...
Premier Division super leaguPremier Division super league resumes today
The New Nation, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:17 PM GMT

League leaders Biman Bangladesh Cricket team face Surjotarun Club at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (SBNS), Mohammedan SC take on BKSP at the ...
BCB to re-bid title sponsorsBCB to re-bid title sponsorship right for upcoming tri-nation
The New Nation, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:17 PM GMT

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will call fresh bids for the title sponsorship rights for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to be held in the capital in ...
ICC responds positively to PICC responds positively to Pakistan's assurances on Champions Trophy
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:53 PM GMT

He said he had already spoken to chief of five cricket boards, including Bangladesh, India, Zimbabwe and England, on the matter of appointing Majid Khan as ...
Ponting wary despite WindiesPonting wary despite Windies form book
The Australian, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:22 AM GMT

SKIPPER Ricky Ponting is looking beyond recent statistics as they prepare to hit the Caribbean with a bevy of new Test cricket tourists. ...
 
Zimbabwe: A revolution failiZimbabwe: A revolution failing to mature
Zimbabwejournalists.com, UK - Monday, May 12 2008 12:12 AM GMT

Recent developments including the very immediate developments in South Africa and in Asia challenge my conscience. I will look at South Africa with two ...
South Africa's big sellSouth Africa's big sell
Brisbane Times, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:16 PM GMT

Hear any cricket scores' Reckon we'll make it to the hotel without getting car-jacked?" He replied with a "Pleasant", "Sorry" and, most pleasing of all, ...
Sussex look at talented bowlSussex look at talented bowling duo
The Argus.co.uk, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:07 PM GMT

Tsotsobe was recently named in South Africa's emerging players squad and is in England playing club cricket for Knypersley in the North Staffordshire and ...
Forget Australia and New ZeaForget Australia and New Zealand, the Springboks are rugby union's ...
Sportingo, Israel - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:54 PM GMT

Union and like me shopping for an IPL cricket team, he's searching for a rugby union team to call 'home'. Although I wasn't at home within South Africa, ...
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

Almost all cricket playing countries adopted the new version but the actual boost up came during the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa last year. ...
No honesty among thieves ICCNo honesty among thieves ICC seek a new
The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:55 PM GMT

For one thing has been the pitch report by Roshan Mahanama of the Kanpur Test debacle that involved India and South Africa. It was more than a slap on the ...
Non-grade Indian Cricket pitNon-grade Indian Cricket pitches
The New Nation, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:17 PM GMT

Flat and slow cricket pitches on its home grounds to twist test result(s) in its (India) favour. India did it last time at Kanpur Test with South Africa ...
  England   Sri Lanka
 
Hoggard returns as Flintoff Hoggard returns as Flintoff takes slow road to recovery
guardian.co.uk, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:54 PM GMT

This would be harsh on Owais Shah, of course, whose only chance of a return to Test cricket would seem to be a loss of form for one of Michael Vaughan, ...
Andy Murray needs to stop hiAndy Murray needs to stop his fight against the world
Times Online, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:36 PM GMT

Not in a 'wishing your life away' sense; rather, it is time for the England cricket team to begin their ascent towards a peak. Four years ago, England took ...
Cricket: Black Caps draw witCricket: Black Caps draw with England A ahead of first test
TV3 News, New Zealand - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:31 PM GMT

More runs flowed for Aaron Redmond as New Zealand completed their preparation for this week's first cricket test against England by drawing with England A ...
Black Caps draw with EnglandBlack Caps draw with England A
Newstalk ZB, New Zealand - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:53 PM GMT

Some fine form from Black Caps openers Aaron Redmond and Jamie How on the final day of the four-day cricket match against England A at Southampton. ...
Rookie opener 'up to the jobRookie opener 'up to the job'
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:06 PM GMT

"But the last couple of years he has decided he wants to give cricket a real go and has certainly got the talent." Hesson has been in regular contact with ...
Hoggard back in England squaHoggard back in England squad for first two tests against New Zealand
The Canadian Press, LONDON - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:25 PM GMT

LONDON ' Matthew Hoggard was recalled to the England cricket squad for the opening Test against New Zealand starting at Lord's on Thursday. ...
Afghanis do-or-die pitch to Afghanis do-or-die pitch to qualify for
The Australian, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 03:05 PM GMT

Were ousted in 2001, the Afghanis in 2006 beat the Marylebone Cricket Club by 202 runs, getting former England captain Mike Gatting out for a duck. ...
 
BCCI announces cash prize foBCCI announces cash prize for Asia Cup winning women's team
Press Trust of India, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:20 PM GMT

"I congratulate the women's cricket team for winning the Asia Cup," he said in a media statement here, hailing the triumph of the Indian team in Sri Lanka. ...
India wins fourth successiveIndia wins fourth successive title
Hindu, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 08:00 PM GMT

Colombo: India clinched its fourth successive women's Asia Cup cricket title by thrashing Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 177 runs in the final at the ...
Sri Lanka: Traveller's surprSri Lanka: Traveller's surprising delight
Ceylon Daily News, Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:40 PM GMT

This becomes trickier when you travel to Sri Lanka, especially if you've lived in South India. You spend the first three days saying, "Ooh, look, ...
SLC says schools body responSLC says schools body responsible for final selections
Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:33 PM GMT

An official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday that none of its junior coaches were involved in the final selection of an Under-15 squad for a recent ...
Indian women crush Sri LankaIndian women crush Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup
Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:32 PM GMT

By Vijitha Senaratne ' Kurunegala Sports Corr Tournament favourites India retained the women's Asia cricket Cup by defeating host country Sri Lnka by a ...
Indian women beat Sri Lanka,Indian women beat Sri Lanka, lift Asia Cup
Thaindian.com, Thailand - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:25 PM GMT

Colombo, May 11 (IANS) Riding on Asha Rawat's 97, India defeated Sri Lanka by 177 runs in the finals to lift the Asia Cup title of women's cricket. ...
President congratulates WomePresident congratulates Women's cricket team
Hindu, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:33 PM GMT

India today clinched their fourth successive women's cricket Asia Cup title by thrashing Sri Lanka by a massive 117 runs in the final at the Welagedara ...
  Pakistan   West Indies
 
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

However, taken the initiative of holding a quadrangular Twnety20 Cricket Cup in Florida between 'All Star teams' from Pakistan, West Indies, ...
Champions Trophy 2008 in PakChampions Trophy 2008 in Pakistan: ICC to share security ...
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

ISLAMABAD: International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will jointly make the security arrangements for the upcoming Champions ...
8 qualifiers play in Int'l s8 qualifiers play in Int'l squash tournament
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:18 PM GMT

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): International Cricket Council has responded positively to holding Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September this year and will give ...
ICC responds positively to PICC responds positively to Pakistan's assurances on Champions Trophy
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:53 PM GMT

Dr. Nasim was speaking after distributing prizes at the national final of Pakistan Veterans Cricket Tournament at Diamond Cricket Ground. ...
Veterans cricket final; AamiVeterans cricket final; Aamir, Mansoor steer Karachi to title victory
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:53 PM GMT

The Chirman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Dr. Nasim Ashraf, distributed prizes. Also present was President of Islamabad Cricket Association, Shakil Shaikh. ...
Afghan cricket aims for worlAfghan cricket aims for world cup glory: a report
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 01:58 PM GMT

LONDON, May 11 (APP)-The Afghan cricket team is preparing feverishly for the 2011 World Cup to be staged in Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. ...
U-15 cricket victory a paradU-15 cricket victory a paradox
Trinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - Sunday, May 11 2008 08:38 AM GMT

That we will not beat Pakistan at U-19 in four years time. And this again is the ongoing failure of the West Indies Cricket Board. ...
 
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

However, taken the initiative of holding a quadrangular Twnety20 Cricket Cup in Florida between 'All Star teams' from Pakistan, West Indies, ...
Bingle's father loses cancerBingle's father loses cancer fight
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:03 PM GMT

Clarke has delayed his trip to the West Indies to tour with the Australian cricket team. Clarke said on Friday he would not join his teammates in the West ...
Bingle loses father after ClBingle loses father after Clarke delays cricket tour
Scopical, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 06:49 PM GMT

Cricketer Michael Clarke last week announced that he would forgo the Australia cricket team's tour of the West Indies after learning Mr Bingle was in a ...
Lara Bingle's father diesLara Bingle's father dies
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 05:13 PM GMT

Clarke has delayed his trip to the West Indies to tour with the Australian cricket team. Clarke said on Friday he would not join his teammates in the West ...
Bingle's dad loses cancer baBingle's dad loses cancer battle
The Australian, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 02:19 PM GMT

The model's fiance, Michael Clarke, delayed his trip to the West Indies with the Australian cricket team to be with the family. Bingle, 20, who still lives ...
New boys ready for challengeNew boys ready for challenge: Ponting
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Sunday, May 11 2008 02:13 PM GMT

He added he wasn't worried about having just one practice match to adjust to first-class cricket, as some of the West Indies players were still playing in ...
Albion and Malteenoes clash Albion and Malteenoes clash in Carib/Pepsi 2020 final
Stabroek News, Guyana - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:07 AM GMT

The Thomas Lands-based team which is being led by Guyana and West Indies under-19 captain and vice captain respectively Steven Jacobs will be going all out ...
  New Zealand   Zimbabwe
 
Hoggard returns as Flintoff Hoggard returns as Flintoff takes slow road to recovery
guardian.co.uk, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:54 PM GMT

Fleming and the scandalous treatment of Shane Bond, a wronged party marginalised by the New Zealand board for playing in the Indian Cricket League. ...
Hoggard aims to take his chaHoggard aims to take his chance after Flintoff injury
Independent, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:02 PM GMT

Hoggard was dropped by England during the tour of New Zealand and he was delighted to be named. "I was hoping to get back into the squad because I thought ...
Eng Lions 280 & 360-8 dec NeEng Lions 280 & 360-8 dec New Zealand 273 & 201-4: How and Redmond ...
Independent, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:02 PM GMT

Yorkshire's exciting young leg-spinning all-rounder has some way to go before he can be considered for Test cricket but he got spin and bounce from an ...
Forget Australia and New ZeaForget Australia and New Zealand, the Springboks are rugby union's ...
Sportingo, Israel - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:54 PM GMT

So here's a fella, new to rugby union and like me shopping for an IPL cricket team, he's searching for a rugby union team to call 'home'. ...
Andy Murray needs to stop hiAndy Murray needs to stop his fight against the world
Times Online, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:36 PM GMT

Rather, it was a gentle warm-up for the New Zealand players, a game devoid of intensity and meaning. All English cricket - perhaps all English sport - was ...
Matthew Hoggard takes heart Matthew Hoggard takes heart from Test recall
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:39 PM GMT

Hoggard, who has experienced his own share of injury woes over the past year, was dropped, along with Steve Harmison, on the recent tour to New Zealand, ...
Positive spin put on test dePositive spin put on test defeat
The Dominion Post, New Zealand - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:15 PM GMT

Haffenden said both men were "positive" after New Zealand's defeat in the Centenary test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. ...
 
Zimbabwe: A revolution failiZimbabwe: A revolution failing to mature
Zimbabwejournalists.com, UK - Monday, May 12 2008 12:12 AM GMT

The same for Zimbabwean cricket where a once thriving sport is threatened with complete disaster because of our insistence to interfere with the wrong ...
No honesty among thieves ICCNo honesty among thieves ICC seek a new
The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:55 PM GMT

For one thing, Zimbabwe Cricket would have been held accountable for their administrative mess and South African politicians put in their place. ...
ICC responds positively to PICC responds positively to Pakistan's assurances on Champions Trophy
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:53 PM GMT

He said he had already spoken to chief of five cricket boards, including Bangladesh, India, Zimbabwe and England, on the matter of appointing Majid Khan as ...
Ross Taylor breaks the New ZRoss Taylor breaks the New Zealand mould
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Sunday, May 11 2008 01:03 AM GMT

Aged 24, Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor, born in New Zealand, will become the first Pacific Islander to play Test cricket at Lord's - and over the years New ...
Caught in Time: Zimbabwe winCaught in Time: Zimbabwe win hockey gold, 1980 Moscow Olympics
Times Online, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 11:04 PM GMT

Grant, sister of Duncan Fletcher, the former England cricket coach, said the invitation to compete came out of the blue. 'We weren't in training, ...
In the land of the crookedIn the land of the crooked
Sunday Times.lk, Sri Lanka - Saturday, May 10 2008 09:19 PM GMT

Outing) along with, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Kenya. In Test cricket Sri Lanka is two positions above their ODI rankings and are at the fifth position. ...
Olonga and co coach at the cOlonga and co coach at the college
Ledbury Reporter, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 09:22 AM GMT

The coaching session is part of the newly-developed Lashings World Class School of Excellence, who visited the site to coach the cricket-mad students. ...
  Kenya   Ireland
 
Friday to FridayFriday to Friday
Calcutta Telegraph, India - Saturday, May 10 2008 09:23 PM GMT

The 104 -run partnership between Kolkata Knight Riders' David Hussey and Wriddiman Saha was the best ever for the sixth wicket in Twenty20 cricket. ...
In the land of the crookedIn the land of the crooked
Sunday Times.lk, Sri Lanka - Saturday, May 10 2008 09:19 PM GMT

Outing) along with, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Kenya. In Test cricket Sri Lanka is two positions above their ODI rankings and are at the fifth position. ...
ICC approves Bermuda's NatioICC approves Bermuda's National Sports Centre for Intercontinental Cup
SFCPressPoint (press release), FL - Friday, May 9 2008 04:24 PM GMT

It will be the first time since 2004 that a senior international cricket match has taken place in Bermuda and the approval has come following a long process ...
Kenya tour offer bonusKenya tour offer bonus
Guernsey Press and Star, UK - Friday, May 9 2008 08:33 AM GMT

An added bonus from the ICC inspectors' visit this week was the possibility of a Sarnian team touring Kenya. Chairman of Cricket Kenya Samir Inamdar has ...
Officials to give island a gOfficials to give island a glowing report
Guernsey Press and Star, UK - Friday, May 9 2008 08:33 AM GMT

By Gareth Le Prevost LR: Matthew Kennedy (ICC global development manager), Samir Inamdar (Cricket Kenya chairman), Dave Piesing (Guernsey Cricket Board ...
Cricket: Bracewell's departuCricket: Bracewell's departure puts spotlight on Wright
TV3 News, New Zealand - Friday, May 9 2008 07:04 AM GMT

And former Scotland and Kenya coach Andy Moles, currently with Northern Districts. New Zealand Cricket says they will also look overseas for Bracewell's ...
Lt Col John StephensonLt Col John Stephenson
Buzzle, CA - Thursday, May 8 2008 10:50 PM GMT

Including those to Bangladesh, east Africa, Canada and Kenya. After retirement from the MCC, he was awarded a CBE in 1994 for services to cricket, ...
 
Top award for Ireland's CaptTop award for Ireland's Captain Fantastic
Irish Independent, Ireland - Sunday, May 11 2008 03:54 AM GMT

On Wednesday evening, in his first few hours out of office, Bertie Ahern was the guest of honour of the Sunday Independent Cricket Society in the National ...
Shiny-suited Goodfellas makeShiny-suited Goodfellas make way for the strong silent country folk
Irish Independent, Ireland - Sunday, May 11 2008 03:54 AM GMT

The drowning of John Major's musings, about his love of an England of warm beer and cricket matches on the village green, in a torrent of metropolitan ...
BEAUTY IN THE BEASTBEAUTY IN THE BEAST
Indian Express, India - Saturday, May 10 2008 09:02 PM GMT

With his IPL success, Rohit Sharma has jumped the queue to take the tag of Indian cricket's 'next big thing?. Our correspondent on the youngster who has ...
Cricket: Gladiators spoil GlCricket: Gladiators spoil Glamorgan's opening-night party
ic Wales, United Kingdom - Saturday, May 10 2008 02:49 PM GMT

The first a brilliant, diving one-handed effort at point from Anthony Ireland's bowling to dismiss Dragons opener Matthew Wood for three. ...
Wessels bides his timeWessels bides his time
ECB.co.uk, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 02:24 PM GMT

With Ireland's Niall O'Brien - a more gifted wicketkeeper - in the Northants squad, Wessels has often played as just a batsman, but after a run of low ...
Colin just loves ItalianColin just loves Italian
Fiji Times, Fiji - Saturday, May 10 2008 08:48 AM GMT

However, the game of cricket has a special place in his heart. Travelling to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland for his cricket ...
Selective guide to sport on Selective guide to sport on TV
Daily Mail, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 08:19 AM GMT

Setanta Ireland 1355; NASCAR, Dodge Challenger 500 - Sky Sports 1 0000 (Sun); Rally de Portugal - British Eurosport 1745. CRICKET: Indian Premier League ...
  Netherlands   Scotland
 
Shoaib joins cricketing legeShoaib joins cricketing legends with six sixes
Northern Echo, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 07:14 AM GMT

South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs achieved the feat against the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup last year and in the Twenty20 World Cup, ...
India `A` to tour Israel in India `A` to tour Israel in July
Zee News, India - Friday, May 9 2008 01:39 PM GMT

Considered the best cricketer the Netherlands has produced. There will also be three players with extensive experience in Australian first-class cricket ...
Nobody's laughing at RangersNobody's laughing at Rangers' plight, but they're not listening either
guardian.co.uk, UK - Friday, May 9 2008 12:37 PM GMT

Rather than openly celebrate the situation, Zenit are skipping over to the Netherlands to play a friendly against AZ Alkmaar. Ironically the Rangers manager ...
After claiming Rangers had oAfter claiming Rangers had outgrown the SPL in the 1990s, Sir ...
guardian.co.uk, UK - Friday, May 9 2008 12:11 PM GMT

Rather than openly celebrate the situation, Zenit are skipping over to the Netherlands to play a friendly against AZ Alkmaar. Ironically the Rangers manager ...
BD secure third place in U15BD secure third place in U15s cricket
Geo Super, Pakistan - Monday, May 5 2008 01:27 AM GMT

Netherlands finished in seventh after a 60-run win over the very poor Kenya side. Stefan Ekelmans's 51 was the anchor as Netherlands made 172 for 8 in 50 ...
Digest of sports news for thDigest of sports news for the week Apr 26
Press Trust of India, India - Saturday, May 3 2008 12:07 PM GMT

Karachi: Pakistan hockey today received a setback in its preparations for the Beijing Olympic Games with the Netherlands refusing to host the national team ...
CLICO International U-15 ChaCLICO International U-15 Championship
CricInfo.com, UK - Sunday, Apr 27 2008 08:41 PM GMT

Netherlands were blown away for 102 to give Pakistan a massive 230-run win. Pakistan enjoyed easy pickings when they batted against Netherlands, ...
 
Records tumble as Mark PettiRecords tumble as Mark Pettini sets formidable target
Times Online, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 10:56 PM GMT

Essex chalked up their highest score in limited-overs cricket to make it three victories out of three in the Friends Provident Trophy. ...
Bad light disguises SaltiresBad light disguises Saltires' false dawn
The Herald, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:37 PM GMT

Such matters are now entirely in the hands of the match officials and with Hamilton - the Saltires' most experienced player having once played Test cricket ...
Scotland slump to defeatScotland slump to defeat
ECB.co.uk, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 06:07 PM GMT

Scotland Satires' batsmen produced yet another horror show at home to end their hopes of reaching the Friends Provident Trophy knock-out stages. ...
Fordyce Maxwell: 'Life's tooFordyce Maxwell: 'Life's too short to manicure lawns when there ...
Scotland on Sunday, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 11:19 PM GMT

It's there for children to play on, for cricket or football, to cut for hay and silage or for animals to graze. Watching it grow is not boring for those who ...
Trustees relief at pitch decTrustees relief at pitch decision
Royal Gazette, Bermuda - Saturday, May 10 2008 01:09 PM GMT

Cricket Council (ICC) gave the Prospect facility the green light to host July's four-day Intercontinental Cup match between Bermuda and Scotland. ...
Shock over terror caseShock over terror case
Shropshire Star, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 11:26 AM GMT

Officials at a Powys cricket club have spoken of their shock after one of its coaches was charged over alleged links to a terrorist group. ...
Colin just loves ItalianColin just loves Italian
Fiji Times, Fiji - Saturday, May 10 2008 08:48 AM GMT

Cricket has long been a minor sport in Fiji although it has improved tremendously in recent years. The sport is now poised for greater heights, ...
  Canada   Bermuda
 
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

However, taken the initiative of holding a quadrangular Twnety20 Cricket Cup in Florida between 'All Star teams' from Pakistan, West Indies, Canada and ...
Gil Paz of Giv'atáyim, IsraeGil Paz of Giv'atáyim, Israel is the Latest Contest Corner ...
PR.com (press release), NY - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:16 AM GMT

The recent challenge asked photographers to capture a photograph that has something to do with baseball or cricket. PhotographyCorner.com began offering ...
Colin just loves ItalianColin just loves Italian
Fiji Times, Fiji - Saturday, May 10 2008 08:48 AM GMT

However, the game of cricket has a special place in his heart. Travelling to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland for his cricket ...
ICC approves Bermuda's NatioICC approves Bermuda's National Sports Centre for Intercontinental Cup
SFCPressPoint (press release), FL - Friday, May 9 2008 04:24 PM GMT

It will be the first time since 2004 that a senior international cricket match has taken place in Bermuda and the approval has come following a long process ...
Caribbean ET ReportCaribbean ET Report
CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM, NY - Friday, May 9 2008 04:29 AM GMT

Canada and World XI All-Star at the brand new 71 million dollar Cricket Stadium located at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. ...
Cricket at the speed of lighCricket at the speed of light
CBC.ca, Canada - Thursday, May 8 2008 08:44 PM GMT

Scotiabank has signed on as premiere national sponsor and official bank for Cricket Canada. Defending 2006 champion British Columbia will be back next ...
Twenty20 cricket fever set tTwenty20 cricket fever set to hold fans in thrall
Independent and Free Press, Canada - Thursday, May 8 2008 04:15 AM GMT

At King City, Cricket Canada-- the regulating body of Cricket in Canada-- is featuring the country's first-ever National Twenty20 Cricket Championship with ...
 
Trustees relief at pitch decTrustees relief at pitch decision
Royal Gazette, Bermuda - Saturday, May 10 2008 01:09 PM GMT

By Colin Thompson Government, Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) and National Sports Centre (NSC) trustees breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday after the ...
Bermuda receive ground approBermuda receive ground approval
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - Saturday, May 10 2008 07:54 AM GMT

But after a long consultation between ICC and the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) the ground has been passed fit for Intercontinental Cup matches, ...
West End's Haile Eve sets neWest End's Haile Eve sets new long jump record
Bermuda Sun, Bermuda - Saturday, May 10 2008 01:54 AM GMT

The Bermuda School Sports federation concluded its track and field season on Friday with the Primary School Championship. Jah-Bre Brimmer of West Pembroke ...
Can Somerset finally win a cCan Somerset finally win a cricket trophy?
Bermuda Sun, Bermuda - Saturday, May 10 2008 01:50 AM GMT

The Bermuda Hogges, who will be playing next door at the National Centre's stadium. He urged those fans who chose football over cricket that after the ...
ICC approves Bermuda's NatioICC approves Bermuda's National Sports Centre for Intercontinental Cup
SFCPressPoint (press release), FL - Friday, May 9 2008 04:24 PM GMT

'This is great news for Bermuda cricket,' said ICC High Performance Manager Richard Done. 'I am delighted for the cricket fans of Bermuda, who will finally ...
Pitch to get thumbs up from Pitch to get thumbs up from ICC bosses
Royal Gazette, Bermuda - Friday, May 9 2008 01:28 PM GMT

El James) for spearheading the drive to get cricket (back at the NSC), which Bermuda has been chomping at the bit to see our national teams play there. ...
CRICKET: Cobb aims to be OakCRICKET: Cobb aims to be Oakham School's next sporting superstar
Rutland Times, UK - Thursday, May 8 2008 08:58 AM GMT

Greg is following compatriot Stefan Kelly at the school - he was in the Bermuda squad at the last Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean and is leading the ...
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Nicol gets her revengeNicol gets her revenge
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Monday, May 12 2008 12:35 AM GMT

Nicol defeated qualifier Madeline Perry of Ireland in the first round at the Liverpool Cricket Club on Friday before the competition moved to the all-glass ...
Zimbabwe: A revolution failiZimbabwe: A revolution failing to mature
Zimbabwejournalists.com, UK - Monday, May 12 2008 12:12 AM GMT

The same for Zimbabwean cricket where a once thriving sport is threatened with complete disaster because of our insistence to interfere with the wrong ...
Things ain't what they used Things ain't what they used to be: Whatever happened to the season?
Independent, UK - Sunday, May 11 2008 11:03 PM GMT

To most onlookers at a hushed mid-morning cricket session, or at the Chelsea Flower Show next week, or on a shimmering Ascot afternoon in June, ...
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

A Pakistani business enterprise in USA has, however, taken the initiative of holding a quadrangular Twnety20 Cricket Cup in Florida between 'All Star teams? ...
Australia fund clinic for buAustralia fund clinic for budding Windies players
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:43 AM GMT

The first clinic to be conducted by Holder, currently director of cricket and coach mentor at the Brisbane Grammar School, and Young, the USA-born fielding ...
A real sportA real sport
Business Standard, India - Saturday, May 10 2008 06:35 PM GMT

This is a truly international game, unlike cricket." Not one to do anything half-heartedly, Chaturvedi started league matches and even took children abroad ...
HarbhajanHarbhajan
Dreamcricket, NJ - Saturday, May 10 2008 05:08 PM GMT

Harbhajan was jostled, but Gujarat Cricket Association officials along with his agent finally cordoned off the spinner. Sreesanth came in an hour later ...
 
IPL's magic sways cricket woIPL's magic sways cricket world
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

The IPL, being the baby of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was readily accepted and patronized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ...
Champions Trophy 2008 in PakChampions Trophy 2008 in Pakistan: ICC to share security ...
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 09:57 PM GMT

To a question, he said the PCB was trying hard to get former Pakistan captain Majid Khan appointed as the chief of ICC cricket committee in place of Indian ...
No honesty among thieves ICCNo honesty among thieves ICC seek a new
The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:55 PM GMT

This is one of the major recommendations from last week's ICC Cricket Committee meeting at which the ICC's chief executives will need to look when they meet ...
Non-grade Indian Cricket pitNon-grade Indian Cricket pitches
The New Nation, Bangladesh - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:17 PM GMT

Finally the ICC has taken a welcome decision. ICC has decided to warn BCCI for its long drawn habit of making non-graded, flat and slow cricket pitches on ...
Of cricket and politicsOf cricket and politics
Daily Pioneer, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 06:26 PM GMT

The disgraceful episode involving Harbhajan Singh and a "weeping" S Sreesanth, the changes in the ICC board and the end of the 'colonial' era in cricket ...
ICC responds positively to PICC responds positively to Pakistan's assurances on Champions Trophy
Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan - Sunday, May 11 2008 04:53 PM GMT

The PCB Chairman also sounded positive about Majid Khan becoming the new head of prestigious ICC Cricket Committee, adding that he had secured the support ...
Ex-Pakistan captain Majid KhEx-Pakistan captain Majid Khan nominated to head ICC cricket committee
Indiatimes, India - Sunday, May 11 2008 07:33 AM GMT

The PCB has nominated Majid, who played 63 Tests and 23 One-Day Internationals, to lead the ICC cricket committee. Gavaskar resigned from the post after ...
 
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