Sat, Nov 7, 2009
It was a calculation mistake: DhoniWith the batting Power Play and with four wickets in hand, India could have calculated the game better, feels skipper MS Dhoni, reflecting on the narrow defeat in the fifth ODI in Hyderabad.
Unpredictability reigns ahead of Guwahati ODIUnpredictabilty is the word that defines best the sixth One-Day International between India and Australia in Guwahati on Sunday.
No 1 ranking doesn't motivate us, beating India does: HusseyAustralia are upbeat about their chances and looking to seal the series before landing in Mumbai for the final ODi of the seven-match series, says Michael Hussey.
I want to be back in a couple of weeks: HenriquesMoises Henriques's honeymoon in international cricket lasted only two matches but the young all-rounder said he is determined to be back on the field within a week or two to claim a spot in the Australian team for the summer series against West Indies and Pakistan.
Jadeja will learn from his mistakes, says DhoniRavindra Jadeja's ill-timed run out in back-to-back One-dayers against Australia notwithstanding, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday, backed the promising all-rounder saying he would learn from his mistakes.
Emotional Ponting's pep talk inspired Hyderabad winSkipper Ricky Ponting asked his team to be brave and face the might of Sachin Tendulkar and India in the nail biting fifth ODI at Hyderabad, which Australia won by three runs.
Australia can never replace Warne, says HilditchThe void created by the retirement of spin legend Shane Warne can never be filled in the Australian cricket team, feels chief selector Andrew Hilditch.
McCullum ton powers New Zealand past PakistanBrendon McCullum smashed a century and Scott Styris picked up three wickets to lead New Zealand to a 64-run win over Pakistan in the second One-Day International on Friday. Powered on by opener McCullum's 131, New Zealand posted 303 for eight and then bowled out Pakistan for 239 runs in 47.2 overs to square the three-match series at 1-1.
Fri, Nov 6, 2009
I was too keen to finish it off in Hyderabad: JadejaRavindra Jadeja's ill-timed run-out dashed India's hopes in the Hyderabad humdinger against Australia and the dejected all-rounder said he pursued the non-existent single in his eagerness to retain strike.
Srikkanth salutes Tendulkar's classSachin Tendulkar's magnificent 175-run knock against Australia on Thursday was not just his greatest ODI innings but also one of the best in international cricket, says chairman of selectors K Srikkanth.
Ranji Trophy: Punjab salvage a draw against MumbaiRiding on a 103-run second wicket partnership between Ravi Inder Singh (58) and Uday T Kaul (62), Punjab salvaged a draw against Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy Super League group A match in Chandigarh.
The god of large thingsIf there is one thing the argumentative Indian will accept as ineluctable fact, it is this: Sachin Tendulkar is god.
Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captainKolkata Knight Riders, which finished at the bottom in the second edition of the Indian Premier League, named Dav Whatmore as its new coach, with Delhi Ranji coach Vijay Dahiya his deputy.
Muzumdar becomes highest run-getter in RanjiA consistent performer in domestic circuit who could never make the cut for the Indian team, Amol Muzumdar on Friday, became the highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy in a Plate Division match in Guwahati.
New wonder boy of cricket wants to meet TendulkarSarfaraz Khan first surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record to hit the headlines and the 12-year-old cricket prodigy now wants to meet the batting great in person to achieve his long-cherished dream. Sarfaraz, who slammed 439 in the Harris Shield to better Tendulkar's inter-school unbeaten knock of 346, showed maturity beyond his years as he dismissed any comparison made between him and Tendulkar.
Make Afridi captain of One-day side too: InzamamCaptaincy brings out the best in Shahid Afridi and given his impressive form, since being handed charge of Pakistan's Twenty20 side, the flamboyant all-rounder should also be made the One-day captain, feels former skipper Inzamam-ul Haq.
Tendulkar's innings was terrific: PontingAustralia skipper Ricky Ponting was effusive in his praise of India batsman Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant 141-ball 175 that brought the hosts to the doorsteps of a heart-stopping victory in the fifth One-Day International in Hyderabad, on Thursday.
I don't mind opening the innings in ODIs, says Mitchell JohnsonAustralia's 28-year-old fast bowler Mitchell Johnson on his bowling, the most difficult phase in his career and subsequent resurrection.
We lost the final plot, says captain DhoniBeaten narrowly by Australia in the fifth ODI in Hyderabad, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says from now on the team's focus must be more on execution rather than preparation.
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Minister writes to BCCI as fans protest over ticket sales of 5th ODIAn angry state sports minister shot off a letter to BCCI President alleging black marketing of tickets for the India-Australia One-dayer as irate fans staged protest outside the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Tendulkar ton in vain as Aus win thrillerA superlative 175 by Sachin Tendulkar was in vain as Australia beat India by three runs in the fifth ODI in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Images: India vs Australia, 5th ODI, HyderabadImages from the India vs Australia, 5th ODI in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Tendulkar breaks 17,000-run barrierSachin Tendulkar reached his new ODI milestone in his 435th match and 66th against World champions Australia in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai well-placed against PunjabA summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy Super League matches.
Three-tier security plan for Guwahati ODIA three-tier security arrangement would be put in place by the Assam Police for the sixth One-Day International match at the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.