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Rock-bottom Novara stun hapless Inter Milan
Inter Milan slumped to a fifth successive game without a win as rock-bottom Novara walked away from the San Siro on Sunday with a stunning 1-0 victory.Andrea Caracciolo scored the only goal of a game in which the hosts never really got out of…
Sri Lanka win toss and bat in ODI
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat in the tri one-day series international against India at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.Virender Sehwag has back trouble and made way for the return of Sachin Tendulkar, while paceman Zaheer Khan has an injured calf,…
Gambhir helps India beat Australia by four wkts
India beat Australia by four wickets in the tri-series one-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday.After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia made 269-8, led by half-centuries by debutant Peter Forrest (66) and David Hussey (72).In reply, India produced their…
India fight back against Australia’s huge score in final Test
Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth Test on Wednesday.Sachin Tendulkar, who had made 12…
Australia squad for T20 series with India
The Australian squad named on Monday for two Twenty20 internationals against India in Australia next month:Australia - George Bailey (capt), David Warner (vice-capt), Travis Birt, Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Brett Lee, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Clint…
Sri Lanka win toss, bat against South Africa in 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the third one-day international at Chevrolet Park here on Tuesday.South Africa, leading the five-match series 2-0, made two changes from the side that played in the first two matches in Paarl and East London.…
Amir could still have international career: PCB
Teenage Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, serving six-months in jail for spot-fixing elements of a test match, could still have a future in international cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf said.Amir, 19, was detained for six months in a young offenders institution after…
Jailed Asif appeals over seven-year fixing ban
Jailed Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his seven-year ban for spot-fixing, the 29-year-old's lawyers confirmed on Saturday.Asif's legal team told the Press Association they have also filed an appeal against his criminal conviction…
Australia declare at 659 in 2nd Test
Australia declared their first innings at 659 for four midway through the third day in the second Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.Captain Michael Clarke remained unbeaten on 329 with Mike Hussey not out 150 to give the home side…
Fletcher calls for India's batsmen to focus
Coach Duncan Fletcher, feeling the heat over India's underwhelming batting in the series against Australia, said Tuesday his star batsmen must try to concentrate for longer periods while at the crease.India were bundled out for 191 after winning the toss on the opening day…