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Tigers through to Asia Cup final for first time
Minnows Bangladesh maintained their astonishing record defeating formidable Sri Lanka in an exciting contest to reach the final for the first time in the history of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target, reduced…
India finds a new hero in Virat Kohli
Just when Indian cricket was pondering a future without its ageing batting superstars, Virat Kohli has emerged as the man ready to step in and take charge. With Rahul Dravid having retired and Sachin Tendulkar and Venkatsai Laxman nearing the end of their glorious careers,…
Cricket: ICC backs Saeed Ajmal's bowling action
The International Cricket Council on Monday backed Saeed Ajmal's controversial bowling action following reports that India had complained about the Pakistan off-spinner.Indian television channel NDTV, quoting unnamed sources, said the team management had spoken to the ICC about Ajmal's action after Sunday's Asia Cup…
Poor fielding lets Pakistan down against India
Pakistan were defeated by arch rivals India in a high-scoring encounter of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a huge target of 330 runs, India started on a disastrous note when they lost Gautam Gambhir for…
India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup
DHAKA: India have defeated Pakistan in their Asia Cup match by six wickets. Over 01: India 03/1 Over 02: India 10/1 Over 03: India 22/1 Over 04: India 30/1 Over 05: India 38/1 Over 06: India 42/1 Over 07: India 45/1 Over 08: India 49/1…
Tendulkar scores his 100th international century
Sachin Tendulkar has scored his 100th international century, in India's Asia Cup ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. The unprecedented landmark was achieved after 33 international innings without a hundred. It was Tendulkar's 49th ODI century, his first against Bangladesh, to go with his 51 Test…
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to reach Asia Cup final
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets on Thursday to virtually book their place in the final of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.Chasing 189, Pakistan made a disastrous start losing three early wickets for 33…
Rahul Dravid retires from international cricket
Indian superstar Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday at the age of 39, ending a 16-year career that made him an idol at home and abroad."It is time to move on and let a new generation of players make their…
Cricket: South Africa sweep New Zealand ODI series
Paceman Marchant de Lange picked up four wickets on his one-day international debut as South Africa completed a 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand with a five-wicket victory in the third and final ODI in Auckland on Saturday.South Africa's bowlers bundled out New Zealand…
Amir will not appeal against ban: ICC
Pakistan's teenage paceman Mohammad Amir has decided not to appeal against a five-year ban imposed on him for spot-fixing during the 2010 Lord's Test against England, an official said on Thursday.The 19-year-old Amir was released from a British prison last month after serving half…