For All the Marbles
Australia will take on India later today in the first match of the best-of-three finals series, with both teams looking for a positive start. The controversy throughout the summer has overshadowed some phenomenal cricket, and the Commonwealth Bank series has lived up to all expectations.
When the teams walk out to the middle of the SCG tomorrow it will be the ninth time they have met in the past two months. It was at the SCG that the summer of controversy began with the Harbhajan Singh racism row, and ever since then it seems that it has kept on coming. The most recent incident ...continue reading
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23.Feb 2008
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Breach Your Contract or Risk Your Safety?
21.Feb 2008
Australian test cricketers will face a tough decision if Cricket Australia deem...read
Six Weeks Work for $1 Million
20.Feb 2008
The much hyped Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked into gear yesterday as biddin...read
Clark fears Oz has given away home ground advantage to India
24.Dec 2007
Australian bowler Stuart Clark fears that his team h...read
Over 2, 300 runners brave chilly weather to take part in Delhi
23.Dec 2007
Braving the chilly weather, over 2, 300 people today...read
Oz team to face two-mln dollar fine if it opts out of Pakistan tour
21.Dec 2007
Australia is set to face two million-dollar penalty if ...read
Narain Karthikeyan felicitated
20.Dec 2007
India's fastest man on wheels, Narain Karthikeyan, w...read
Kiwi all-rounder Oram postpones wedding to play in IPL
20.Dec 2007
New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has ...read
Ganguly, Dravid prop up India against Victoria
20.Dec 2007
Torrential rain limited the first day of India's war...read
No rift in Pak cricket team: Shoaib Malik
20.Dec 2007
Pakistan's skipper Shoaib Malik has dismissed reports t...read
Aussies favourite sport is tennis and swimming, not cricket
20.Dec 2007
Tennis, swimming and Aussie Rules football top the list...read
Indian cricketers angry over 1.5-million dollar tax bouncer
20.Dec 2007
Indian cricketers have expressed anger and disappoin...read
Don Bradman is still numero uno among cricket players in better ranking system
20.Dec 2007
The current system of ranking the world's greatest c...read
Yousuf faces loss of three lakh dollars per annum
19.Dec 2007
Pakistan's star batsman Muhammad Yousuf is reportedly f...read
India can target Hogg at its own peril: Ponting
19.Dec 2007
Within hours after Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble s...read
Sharapova's grunt equal to that of a small aircraft
19.Dec 2007
Australian grand slam champion Judy Dalton says today's...read
PCB not to encourage county cricket for players
19.Dec 2007
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to enc...read
Tait expects his bowling action to be questioned
19.Dec 2007
Speedster Shaun Tait has said he expects his bowling ac...read
Hogg ready to take on India's batsmen
19.Dec 2007
Australian spinner Brad Hogg, who has made a comeback t...read
Pakistan's new vice captain to be named on January 15
19.Dec 2007
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will appoint the te...read
Man United stars shocked over rape charge against teammate Evans
19.Dec 2007
Manchester United stars are said to be "in shock" after...read
Hogg, Tait to play in Boxing Day Test against India
18.Dec 2007
Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait and finger spinner...read
Pakistan refuses to shift Oz Test series to a neutral venue
18.Dec 2007
Pakistan have made it clear that they would not allow ...read
There'll be no new sporting world records after 2060
18.Dec 2007
Observations of experts at the Institute for Biome...read
Warne's mistress Kerrie Lee strips again
18.Dec 2007
Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne tried to conv...read
Danish Kaneria blames Indian pitches for making Tests less interesting
17.Dec 2007
Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has said that the ...read
Nagpur holds cricket tournament for visually challenged
17.Dec 2007
In an effort to develop the sporting skills of the vis...read
Team India leaves for Australia
17.Dec 2007
The Indian team, lead by skipper Anil Kumble, today lef...read
Inzi cites Lawson's inexperience for Pak defeat in India
17.Dec 2007
Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has said...read
Warne says Michael Clarke should be Australia's vice-captain
13.Dec 2007
Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has said that...read
Bad light forces draw in Bangalore Test
12.Dec 2007
An exciting last day's play in the third and final T...read
Golfer Greg Norman tops Oz sports personalities rich list for the 11th consecutive year
12.Dec 2007
Golfing great Greg Norman, who is also known as "the Sh...read
Inzamam criticises Younis Khan's conduct
11.Dec 2007
Former Pakistani skipper Inzamam-ul Haq has criticis...read
2000 match-fixing scam: Former South African cricketer Boje interrogated
11.Dec 2007
Crime Branch of the Delhi Police today interrogated ...read
Ponting, four Oz cricketers are the best brand ambassadors, says sports survey
10.Dec 2007
Australia's all-conquering cricketers are still seen...read
Bangalore Test: Sourav Ganguly's double ton dashes Pak's hope to level series
9.Dec 2007
The visiting Pakistani teams hope to level the series...read
Tendulkar, Dhoni may miss Bangalore Test
7.Dec 2007
Former skipper Sachin Tendulkar and wicketkipper Mahe...read
Sangakkara knocks Ponting off top spot in Test batsmen rankings
6.Dec 2007
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara today di...read
Pakistani products a major hit at Chandigarh's International Trade Expo
6.Dec 2007
If the recent Bollywood hit "Chak De" showcased how a coach can make a differen...read
Vengsarkar to attend selection meeting
5.Dec 2007
Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar will attend the sele...read
PCB to review its liberal media policy
5.Dec 2007
The Pakistan Cricket Board has said that it would review...read
Warnie's `suburban housewife' turns out to be a stripper
5.Dec 2007
Former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne's two-year-...read
Pathan, Ishant, VRV replace Zaheer, Munaf and RP Singh for Bangalore Test
5.Dec 2007
With the injury ruling out three bowlers-- Zaheer Kha...read
Becks' used cutlery and bits of meal up for grabs at auction!
5.Dec 2007
Fans of David Beckham will get an opportunity to gra...read
Chennai celebrates Muttiah's record feat
4.Dec 2007
A quiet corner of Chennai erupted in jubilation after S...read
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Chennai celebrates Muttiah's record feat
A quiet corner of Chennai erupted in jubilation after Sri Lankan off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed the world record for the Test wickets (709) by bowling England middle-order batsman Paul Collingwood on Monday.
Akhtar may take up Bollywood role
Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar is reportedly considering an offer to act in Indian films.
No moral victory for Pakistan, says Kumble
Indian skipper Anil Kumble today said that Pakistan team has not gained a moral victory ahead of the third and the final Test match in Bangalore after the visitors managed to draw the Kolkata Test on Tuesday.
Hadlee bemused at not making Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series invite list
New Zealand cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee said he was bemused at not making the invite list for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day series to be played in Australia this month.
BCCI softens stand on Vengsarkar, assures him of resolving issues
Softening its stand against Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar, the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the former cricketer remains invited to attend Wednesday's meeting of selectors in Bangalore, and assured him of resolving all the issues after the selection of the Indian squad for the forthcoming Australia tour.
Warne predicts 1000 Test wickets for Murali
Former Australian leg-spinner and record holder for the most wickets in Tests, Shane Warne has predicted that Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will capture 1000 Test wickets before he retires from international cricket.
MacGill to miss first two Tests against India
Australian leg spinner Stuart MacGill will be operated on his right hand and is certain to miss the first two Tests of the three match series against India.
Younis Khan keeps India at bay in drawn Kolkata Test
A belligerent, yet watchful century by stand-in skipper Younis Khan ensured a draw between Pakistan and India on the fifth and final day of the second Test played at the Eden Gardens here.
Aussies dished out plenty during ODI series against India: Sreesanth
If injured Indian fast bowler Sreesanth is to be believed, the Ricky Ponting-led Australian team that toured India in October this year for a seven-match one-day series, did not hold back in on-field verbal spats with the hosts.
Pakistan avoids follow-on, India takes lead of 301
After the Pakistan team avoided follow-on on the fourth day of the Kolkata Test, Team India has taken a lead of 301 against the visiting team.
Gilchrist admits Oz cricketers' could be viewed as hypocrites
Australian vice-captain and wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has admitted that key players of the current team could be viewed as being hypocrites for agreeing in principle to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League, while at the same time complaining of too much cricket.
Murlitharan overtakes Warne as all-time leading Test wicket taker
Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan today overtook former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne as all-time leading Test wicket-taker.
Kirsten says Indians will tackle Australian spinners effectively
Former South African opener and Indian cricket team coach designate Gary Kirsten has predicted India's batsmen will have the measure of Australia's spinners during the four-Test series this summer.
Jaffer sends Pakistan on a leather hunt in Kolkata Test
Mumbai batsman Wasim Jaffer struck a brilliant and undefeated fifth Test hundred as India moved into an ominous position against Pakistan at the end of the first day's play of the second Test at the Eden Gardens here.
Pakistan keen to make a comeback in Kolkata Test
The Pakistan team is known for its capability to bounce back, and is trying hard to stage a comeback in the Kolkata test.
No evidence of match-fixing found in Woolmer death case
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today reiterated that no evidence of match-fixing or corruption of any kind was found in connection with the case relating to the death of former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.
Lee compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Ashes
Likening the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia to the coveted Ashes series, speedster Brett Lee has said that playing against India is one of their "greatest challenges."
Mike Tyson happy to be back in rehab
Mike Tyson has gone back to rehab after a stint in an Arizona prison camp - and he's feeling rather comfortable in his new confinement.
MacGill may skip matches against India to save career
Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGILL may consider ruling himself out of Australia's Test series against India to undergo a knee operation.
Manmohan congratulates Dola Banerjee for winning World Archery Gold
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday congratulated Dola Banerjee for winning the Gold Medal in the women's individual recurve competition at the Archery World Cup.
India defeats Pakistan by six wickets in Kotla test
India beat Pakistan by six wickets on the final day of the first Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium here today.
India defeats Pakistan by six wickets in Kotla test
India beat Pakistan by six wickets on the final day of the first Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium here today.
Oz swimmer Ian Thorpe laments loss of squeaky-clean reputation
Ace Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe believes that he will never fully regain his squeaky-clean reputation after his alleged involvement in a drug sample controversy earlier this year.
Australia may consider not touring Pakistan
Former Australian Test player and president of the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), Darren Lehmann, has said the team may not tour Pakistan in March next year if their continues to be a security risk in that country.
Decision on Umar Gul in few days: Malik
Decision on injured Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul will be taken in two-three days, skipper Shoaib Malik said here on Monday.
Hyderabad Half Marathon sees a record participation
The fifth edition of Hyderabad 10k and Half Marathon saw a record participation on Sunday.
Misbah's wicket would have turned the match: Harbhajan
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh today said that the first Test match against Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium here was equally balanced at the end of the third day's play...
Zero-tolerance on racism at Ferozshah Kotla
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seems to have left no stone unturned to ensure that there is no racist-related incident ...
New e-mail warns terror attack against visiting Pakistan team
A television news channel today claimed of receiving e-mail, which has threatened to attack the visiting Pakistani cricket team.
Kotla Test: India needs 203 runs for victory against Pakistan
India today limited Pakistan to 247 by taking the remaining five wickets almost an hour before the lunchtime on the fourth day of the First Test match being played at the historical Ferozeshah Kotla Ground.
Swedish Indian golfer 18 holes away from becoming the Australian Masters champion
A Swedish-Indian golfer is just 18 holes away from becoming the Australian Masters champion.
Dhoni got out at a wrong time, says Laxman
Pointing out that the match was "equally poised" at the moment, Laxman told reporters at the close of the day's play that India would have been in a lot better position to resume the innings tomorrow morning had Dhoni continued his knock.
BCCI withdraws showcause notice as Vengsarkar agrees not to write columns
Chairman of the national cricket selection committee, Dilip Vengsarkar, today gave a "categorical assurance" to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he would not be writing anymore columns for newspapers or websites while essaying his present responsibilities.
The matter was resolved during the first day's play of the first Test between India and Pakistan being played at the Ferozeshah Kotla grounds here.
Both teams clueless about the ideal score at Ferozshah Kotla
By Vikram VishalEven as the opening day of the first Test match between India and Pakistan concluded by leaving a lot for both teams to ponder over the nature of the wicket, none of the sides seem to have an idea as yet about what would be a good total at the Ferozshah Kotla.
Shiv Sainiks protest against Pakistan team's presence in Delhi
Shiv Sena activists staged a protest here today against the Pakistani team, even as cricket fans thronged Firoz Shah Kotla stadium to witness the first day of the first India-Pakistan Test match.
Kumble's first day as captain was fantastic, says Ganguly
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly was lavish in his praise for veteran leg-spinner Anil Kumble, who made his debut as Test captain today against Pakistan at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium here.
Lalu, Akhtar come close, but Sachin remains God for Delhi cricket fans
Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar is the most popular cricketer from the visiting team among spectators at the Ferozshah Kotla Stadium. This was quite evident form the huge cheers that greeted him every time he went to field near boundary line.
Kotla's toilets irk former Indian cricketer
The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has done a good job in giving the Ferozshah Kotla a brand new look, but its efforts do not seem to be good enough in some other departments.
BCCI issues show cause notice to Vengsarkar over writing newspaper column
The tussle between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Chairman of the Selection Committee, Dilip Vengsarkar, over writing newspaper columns by the latter, turned bitter today when the Board issued a show cause notice to him for defying its gag order.
Indian Australian gives clues on Gilchrist's cricket ball mystery
An Indian Australian who watched the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Bellerive Oval here, has claimed that he can shed light on the disappearance of the ball that marked Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist's record-breaking 100th six in Test cricket.
BCCI plays down controversy over Shahrukh's presence at Jaipur ODI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday tried to put to rest rumours about actor Shahrukh Khan attending cricket matches to garner publicity for his movies.
Pakistan cricket team is young and not weak at all, says PCB chief
Brushing aside comments that the visiting Pakistan team is the weakest ever to tour India, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Nasim Ashraf today said it is not weak by any yardstick.
Akhtar, Kaneria will be our key weapons: Shoaib Malik
eiterating that Pakistan's strength lies in fast bowling, skipper Shoaib Malik today said that speedster Shoaib Akhtar would be the key player for the visiting team in the three-match Test series against India beginning tomorrow at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium here.
Brett Lee to feature on Seven News from next year
Australian pace bowler Brett Lee, who features prominently on rival Nine Network's coverage of Test cricket this summer, has been signed by the Seven Network to appear on its programmes, including the Seven News and Sunrise from next year.
It's unfortunate, but Yuvraj will have to wait: Kumble
Indian Test team captain Anil Kumble today said that batsman Yuvraj Singh would have to wait for some time before cementing his place in the longer version of the game.
London pledges help for 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games
London Olympics organising committee chief has promised to provide coaching and other expert assistance to India for successfully hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Mike Tyson sentenced to one day behind bars for drug possession, DUI
Boxer Mike Tyson has been sentenced to one day in jail and three years' probation, after he pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence (DUI) in a 2006 case.
Cricket paves way for Rwanda's Commonwealth membership
This week, the Central African nation of Rwanda will be welcomed into the fold of the 53-nation Commonwealth.
Lewis Hamilton is '11 out of 10' in bed!
Formula One race ace Lewis Hamilton drove beauty queen Cemre Mirel crazy in bed the first time they slept together by nibbling fruit off her naked body.
Destiny's Child will split
Jolie in tears over refugee memories
Siege in Cambodia was revenge attack
Red Cross used HIV blood in Canada
Rent films in McDonalds
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