Australia vs India 1st Test Cricket Match Summary

Two players injured VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma put a pedestrian 81 tracks association ninth and India has achieved an incredible victory in a window Australiaby fifth and final day of the first test Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Mohali. India now leads the game 1-0 series 2. 

India began the day 5 with 161 runs in six wickets in hand, but as soon as thei trust Tendulkar drummer in 38 tracks followed by Dhoni, Zaheer and Harbhajan and India have taken in 124 / 8. 

Australia Defends Clutch Slender Lead

At the end of the third play days, was their rapid decline in some branches, which saw India wrapped up to 405 tracks, 23 short of the Aussie total. With three days of play over and hatch still holds good, it was up to the spinners to a competition test. 

India has been climbing past the 400 run, corresponding to the force Australian injured VVS Laxman and Pragyan Ojha clashed after the departure of Suresh Raina (86). 

ICC Ambassadors for 2010 - 2011 Announced

ICC Ambassadors for 2010 - 2011 Announced

The ICC today announced the appointment of five leaders of the current cricket as its ambassadors for 2010-2011, which includes the flagship event of the ICC - the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 of the Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara.

Ricky Ponting Should Look Inspiration From Sachin

Australia skipper Ricky Pointing should build batting of Sachin Tendulkar, said the former Australia captain Mark Taylor. 

In the history of test match, Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky showing the two main sites. Players will be key players for their team in the next two Test series in India.

Team India cricket team gets new Nike ODI kit

Today, Nike, official clothing sponsor for the BCCI has launched the new One Day International (ODI) team kit. Indian players Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir Oza Pragya and attended the opening ceremony in Chandigarh . 

This game introduces new ODI in India next round Australia. Nike will be released this kit on the market in October 2010 for the fans. The kit is entirely made of recycled polyester produced from each of eight recycled plastic bottles. 

Swann wanted to withdraw from one-dayer

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has revealed that he was one of many England players who almost pulled out on Monday, ODI v Pakistan, Lord.Swann said the cool setting out the charges against the two teams last Friday's ODI at the Oval had created confusion in the dressing room.

I do not want to play one dayer on Monday. I do not mind that I was dead against me. I was not alone, many others had strong reservations.

India on their lands is a Major Challenge: Mitchell Johnson

Melbourne: Aware that leaving Virender Sehwag to play in his free-flowing game can be dangerous for the next round of Australian test pacer Mitchell Johnson has promised to stop the opening device exploding Indian court peppering his balls. First test with a two-match series starts on 1 October, in Mohali.

The left-arm quick feel vulnerable Sehwag is bowling short set.When the Australians last played a Test series in India, Sehwag scored 351 runs at a frequency of 82.39 strike.

PCB Hired Lawyers over England Apology Demand

Pakistan cricket manager hired a lawyer on Thursday, still bitter fight off for their British counterparts over allegations of corruption has taken another twist.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reported that they had provided the lawyers to respond to a legal notice to British officials seeking an apology for the accusations that the chairman Ijaz Butt in England have been paid "large sums of money" lost the third International Day at the Oval last week.

Shahid Afridi Clues at Test return After England Tour!

Shahid Afridi Clues at Test return After England Tour!

After the "hardest" and "scandal hits" tour, one day captain Shahid Afridi Pakistan has hinted at a return to Test cricket on Friday.

"The best part of the trip was that the players have shown unity, even in difficult times and gave a good fight in one-day series against England, "said Afridi outside the Karachi airport.

CLT20 2010: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Highveld Lions

CLT20 2010: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Highveld Lions

Major 18 Group B Champions League Twenty20 in 2010 - CLT20, Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL team will meet nearly a quarter-final match against the Highveld Lions in the second game of Tuesday, September 21, 2010 New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, day-night game 17 30 IST, 15:30 GMT, 21:00 CEST. 

Bangalore Royal Challengers was just playing against Guyana and lost the ball game in Mumbai on 2 shows, but the good thing is that their rate of implementation is good and easy victory in the blanks. 

Australian Redbacks vs Guyana 2010 CLT20

In a minor battle of 17 battle in 2010 Twenty20 Champions League - CLT20, is already reached the semifinals of South Australia and Guyana Redback Racing Group B in the first game Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at New Wanderers Stadium , Johannesburg, from 13:30 local, GMT, 17:00 IST.

South Australia 11:30 Redback is the first point table with three wins from three matches, and will try to keep their winning momentum. Klinger is the top scorer with Golden Bat.

SA players are not willing to play the upcoming series against Pakistan

cricketers in South Africa these have deep reservations about playing against Pakistan during their scheduled series in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next month, several senior players are considering whether to be not available for selection. 

The Proteas due to play five Test matches and three Odis and a pair of T20, which is otherwise agreed with Cricket South Africa to assist in flood relief in the affected country. To say that we are reluctant, is an understatement, a senior player told the Telegraph Sport.

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore CLT20 Match

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore CLT20 Match

The game 15 of T20 Champions League to see Indians in Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bangalore taking the Wanderers in Johannesburg. This will be the game yesterday, and the ball can be expected to revolve around a lot.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai is in the game with a victory in three games, which means that if they lose this match

, which will be in the tournament. If Bangalore lose, they beat the Lions in the final game of a chance in the semifinals.

BCCI Charged with Forex Violations in IPL

The Enforcement Division (ED) is set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to have violated exchange control regulations.

The ED believes that BCCI kept the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in ignorance of the financial guarantees of approximately $ 13.4 million (R62 crore), gave international cricketers for their participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In a confidential report, the ED states that the Board has agreement with 72 foreign players until they pay a basic fee in foreign currency without obtaining the necessary approvals.

This payment was entirely different to all the IPL franchisees paid to buy players at auctions, and has never been disclosed publicly.

Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), no resident Indian may offer financial guarantees in foreign currency without the approval of RBI.

This means that the BCCI has said that the finance authorities that ever charges it is done in advance of South African entities are not be considered to be the loss of foreign exchange.

No Excuses for Match-Fixers

Stuart Broad, who was part of the England team that beat Pakistan by five wickets in the first Twenty20 international match on Sunday, said he received his early education to prevent corruption, at the age of 19.

The England and Wales Cricket Board are serious about corruption as they regularly reminding players of their responsibilities.

“When you get into the England team, the ICC show you the anti-corruption DVD, everything you are allowed and not allowed to do," Broad said

Broad says that he do not know what other boards do. But it is the responsibility that they must be taken to ensure that every player is educated.

Curb Fixing Done by Educating Youngsters

Sri Lanka World Cup winning coach Dav Whatmore on Monday said, fixing is a threat to curb, through proper education for youngsters.

The former Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coach who has taken responsibility for junior Bengal cricket on Monday, said: We need to educate the younger player’s lots about this (fixing).

He also defended the International Cricket Council and said that the apex body is doing everything in its capacity.

Pakistan captain Salman Butt and the pacer duo of Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer's roles in the recent Lord's Test against England are being probed by the Scotland Yard and the ICC.

During Lord's Match, Asif and Aamer allegedly bowled three no-balls after taking bribes from a bookie. Imran said such things didn't happen during the 10 years he was head of the Pakistan team.

Also coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Whatmore said that their new recruit Mohammad Irfan, an imposing 7-foot-1-inch tall Pakistan pacer, is very impressive.

Hameed is Immature and Unreliable

Yasir Hameed has been reversed in the match-fixing allegations against their teammates in Pakistan, but the captain, Shahid Afridi is still livid with the opener and ridiculed him as mentally a teenager.

Afridi, who has apologized for his spot-fixing scandal involving the Pakistani players that has shaken the core of international cricket, said Hameed can not be trusted.

"Yasir Hameed is about 30 or 31 - but mentally he is 15 or 16," Afridi said.

Hameed said that he blamed almost every match that Pakistan players were fixed. But, later retracted the statement and said he was tricked, and then blackmailed to stand by the remarks.

Afridi, who led Pakistan in Twenty20 match against England on Sunday, told his players not to read newspapers.

Pakistan Spot-Fixing Doesn't Surprise Boycott

Former England captain, Geoffrey Boycott says the recent spot fixing scandal involving the Pakistan players did not come as a surprise to him, because the failure of authorities to take tough measures to deal with similar cases in the past.

The straight-forward Yorkshire also had harsh words for the ICC, which has accused the inability of the body from head to avoid the current situation.

Boycott said that although a bowling few deliberate no-balls may not be a punishable crime under English law, the act must be very cautious in that it looks like a crime against cricket.s

The former batsman has also asked the High Commissioner of Pakistan to get off your high horse and said he turned his eyes to the evidence if he believed that the three accused players were innocent.

During the disciplinary proceedings, hearings, the burden of proof could also be the opposite: it is for players to prove he is innocent.

Aamer Need One More Chance to Prove

Former England captain, Mike Atherton is concerned about the promising career of Mohammad Aamer and feels the young Pakistani pacer to have a chance to him from the grip of evil.

Aamer received the support of sympathetic former South African bowler, Henry Williams, who himself was banned for six months in 2000, when he was found guilty of underperforming money in ODI in the Hansie Cronje saga.

If a young player receives a call from the captain or a senior player then they should report them. But they fear for their selection in the next game.

Walk the right way, don't ever engage in evil like that, said Williams.

IPL 4: 74 Matches Scheduled in IPL Season 4

The IPL Governing Council met Sunday and decided to bring a change of format for a total of 74 matches during the expanded fourth edition of the Twenty20 extravaganza.

IPL Chairman, Chirayu Amin said that it would be total 74 matches in IPL Season 4.

Each franchise will play a minimum of seven matches in the IPL Season 1. It seems that teams would be divided into two groups at the early stage.

In the last season, there were eight franchises, who played home and away from the baseline lead to 56 matches in the league phase, followed by two semi-finals, a 3-4 match (only played in IPL3 season) and a grand final - it make total of 60 matches.

In IPL Season 4, two new franchise teams were added. Sahara Warriors of Pune and as yet unnamed Kochi franchise, a continuation of the home and away format would involve a total of 94 matches, which are council members did not find feasible.

Harbhajan Serious Comments about Match-Fixing

Indian Spinner, Harbhajan Singh has made some serious comments about match-fixing: I am going to blow a bookmaker who is close beside me.

On Sunday, India off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh said he was never contacted by a bookie in his career and slaps anybody, who dares to approach him to fix games.

He said it would be a shame if the spot-fixing accusations against Pakistani players turned out to be true after investigation.

“I do not know the details of what happened in England. I read in the newspapers, but I do not know how true these allegations. An investigation is underway and let us sees if these allegations are true or not,” said Harbhajan.

Harbhajan said if the allegations are true, harsh punishment should be handed to players.

He reminded that his first captain, Mohammad Azharuddin was banned by the Indian Cricket Board on match-fixing charges.

Spot Fixing or Match fixing Allegations lost the Players Confidence

Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that cricket has been brought to disrepute by the spot-fixing scandal and the guilty be handed a harsh punishment that such events tend to also paint the other players in a bad light.

Dhoni said, any player guilty of match-fixing should be regarded as far away from cricket as possible as their wrongdoings could put paid to the hard work done by other cricketers.

All cricketers come from middle class so they are aware of the situation. I think most of them want to play for the country, get the fame out of it. They are clever enough to know that money is bound to come if you are playing cricket for India.

Sri Lanka Captain under ICC Investigation

The International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption unit followed an unusual activities leads Sri Lankan player after team members alerted their skipper to Kumar Sangakkara for his late-night activities with a man considered an illegal bookmaker.

Sri Lanka captain has followed the protocol by contacting the ICC anti-corruption unit. The player has been investigated by the Sri Lankan police.

However, Sri Lanka Cricket has kept everything out of the spotlight by concealing the entire investigation surrounding the player.

The player concerned has been under the ICC's investigation since the Twenty20 World Cup in England in 2009.

In the meantime, Sri Lankan Cricket Board said that they did not receive any official report regarding any player so far.

ICC Seeks Independent Commissioner for Pakistan Spot-fixing Scandal

Three Pakistani cricketers weren’t punished in the spot- fixing scam, the ICC said that an independent commissioner appointed to go to everything and the players can make their views known before him.

The players - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have the right to prohibit the temporary suspension and a further opportunity to defend the charges at a full hearing before an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal.

Pawar said that they did not punish anybody yet. He noticed that under the ICC anti-corruption rules, the suspected players needed to have been notified and an investigation conducted.

Earlier, Pakistan High Commissioner, tried to inform that Pawar may have at hand in getting Butt, Amir and Asif were suspended and claiming that the ICC will try to make Pakistan a scapegoat of its inefficiency.

The ICC has confirmed that cash for no ball accused have been officially notified of the crimes they have committed and have been provisionally suspended pending a decision on those charges.

Fourth Member of Pakistan Team under ICC Investigation

The fourth member of the Pakistan team is being investigated by the ICC over match-fixing allegations, but declined to name him.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan coach refused to comment and officials stressed Sunday Twenty20 match between England and Pakistan at Cardiff will still go ahead.

Suspended trio threatened 23 charges between them - and revealed that the ICC is now probing the fourth player.

He quoted Pakistan batsman, Yasir Hameed as saying that some players were match-fixing in almost all the matches. Hameed later denied he made the remarks.

The action of the ICC against the three players has angered Pakistani authorities; in particular ambassador to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan said the ICC does not have business to suspend the trio and suggested that they were established.

England Won 1st T20 Match Against Pakistan

England won the first T-20 match between England and Pakistan. After winning the toss, England captain decided to bowl first .England made the Pakistani batsmen restricted to a total of 126. In the pre-match, pitch report suggests that the average score on the ground was 151.

England fielding was really excellent, and saved many runs with their excellent fielding. England had dropped 3 catches, but their spin attack was so good that the Pakistani batsmen could not hit the ball. GP Swann bowled 4 overs and gave away only 14 runs. MH Yardy gave 21 runs in four overs.

England started attacking Pakistan from the beginning. Pakistani spinners could not perform well like England spinners.

EJG Morgan and MH Yardy partnership helped England in achieving the target. England has reached a total of 127 runs in 17.1 over and leads the series 1-0.

PCB Calls for Emergency Meeting

PCB officials, Pakistani delegate to the United Kingdom of the management team has risen to an emergency meeting as a British tabloid came out with another set of revelations that the fourth player in the ICC for spot-fixing.

Pakistani fourth player said that the Pakistan camp prepares today's T20 match against England in Cardiff was rocked by the statement.

Yasir, who played 25 Tests and 56 ODI’s, said he tried to talk to Pakistan team and board officials to clarify his position, but was shocked that the damage had already occurred.

Pakistan manager, Yawar Saeed when contacted in Cardiff said he could not speak while attending a meeting

Locnville Performance At Champions League Twenty20 (2010) Opening Ceremony

Globetrotter Cape Town-based duo Locnville, will perform the opening ceremony of the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 on September 9, 2010 in the Emmarentia Botanic Gardens.

Twin brothers Andrew and Brian Chaplin, who became a household favorite, after the release of their debut single Sun in my pocket, will perform in support of Spanish music sensation Enrique Iglesias Enrique Live Concert, an event that will officially inaugurate the league that takes the time to a day later, at Wanderers Stadium.

CLT20 Governing Council member Gerald Majola said that it’s great news for fans.

Enrique Live in concert to launch a 17-day South Africa, who see the 10 best in the world’s best franchise teams, battle out for Twenty20 glory in the CLT20 September 10 to 26.

The 10 teams are loaded with international stars, including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Muttiah Muralidaran, Shaun Tait, Mahele Jayawardene, Dale Steyn, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh and Mike Hussey.

On September 10, CLT20 will start in Wanderers Stadium, where the Highveld Lions host the Mumbai Indians. The three other venues hosting the matches are Centurion, Kingsmead, and St George’s Park.

Kingsmead and Centurion will host two semi-finals while the Wanderers plays host to the final on September 26.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Lost No.1 in ODI Rankings

Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lost their Number one position after finishing Tri-Series match against Zimbabwe at Dambulla in ICC ODI batsmen rankings. Now, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has currently ranked World No.2 in the ODI rankings.

Dhoni has gained top No.1 position after finishing the ODI match in 2009. He put more effort in this ODI match. In Sri Lanka tour, Dhoni has scored two centuries in 2009. At that time Dhoni is reached No.1 position in the test matches.

Earlier conducted ODI series matches, Dhoni is not performed well, he decreased No.2 batsman position from No.1 position according to the ranking reports.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli will get good opportunities to move the rankings in the ODI tri-series match.

Cricket Helped Me to Grow: Tendulkar

On Tuesday, Batting maestro, Sachin Tendulkar said that cricket has always been the center stage of their life from the childhood as he had always dreamed about playing for India.

In my school days, I had a love and passion for the game. Played for India was the ultimate dream. What has happened in my life occurred about cricket. It has always been at the center stage. Cricket assists me to grow, he said.

Tendulkar said that people bringing disagree to the game makes him sad as it leaves a bad impression on cricket, which is always a head in the right direction.

Yes. It doesn't leave a good impression about cricket and cricketers. It is something we would like to delete and the heads of cricket in the right direction by helping to develop cricket around the world, said Tendulkar.

Asked about any retirement plans for him, Tendulkar said he had not thought of yet.

I thought, there is no retirement plan, when I decided I will tell you Tendulkar said.

Report: Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson Pointed by the Allegations

Earlier, Australian cricket players, Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson were pointed out in the same match fixing allegations. Australia cricketers were targeted by the same corruption bookmaker.

The report says that, Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson are met corrupted middleman, that bookmaker now involved in the match fixing allegation on match between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

Bree Lee and Mitchell Johnson were met in the team hotel's bar in the England tour. They were discuss about match fixing.

Yesterday, Shane Watson and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin are revealed that how they were approached by the same man, who is believed to be Indian.

Australian team manager, Steve Bernard says that these are all troubles was that the same man staying in the same hotel.

Jalal Yunus Wait for Lance Klusener Response

Bangladesh Cricket Board has waiting the response from South Africa allrounder Lance Klusener. Lance Klusener is expected as a Bangladesh bowling coach in the place of filling the vacancy.

Earlier, Champaka Ramanayake quite the job due to injury. Lance Klusener is expected to join the Bangladesh team in the first week of September. Now he is not interested to join in Bangladesh bowling coach based on the reports.

Bangladesh Cricket Board committee chairman, Jalal Yunus says that, Today, If we don't get any response about him then we must go for other options.

He says that "We will consider Andy Caddick and Venkatesh Prasad for the position as we had them in our list previously."

Three Pakistan Players are come out from Practicing

Pakistan Captain, Salman Butt, other two pave bowlers Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif are involved in the match fixing allegation. Regarding of this allegations these three players were come out from practicing at Taunton.

These spot match fixing allegations are going on after finishing the match between Pakistan and England at Lord's, London.

The three Pakistan match fixing claims players are stopped practicing due to their investigation is not completed. The Scotland Yard asked the three players to attend for the next round in their investigation.

The England and Wales Cricket Board put more pressure to take immediate action on match fixing allegation players before the upcoming match T20 and ODI series.

Canada vs Ireland: Ireland lead 70 runs in their first innings

Canada vs Ireland: Canada is facing Ireland in the Intercontinental Cup at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. This match was kicked off at 10:00 a.m. local 14:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Ireland got 70 runs lead to loss of four wickets in their first innings at the end of day one. In this match Canada won the toss and elected bat first. Canada scored 120 runs loss of all wickets in 32overs in their first innings.

Canada palyers, Zubin Surkari (28), Ashish Bagai (24) and keeper, Hamza Tariq(25 not out) are the leading scorers. From Ireland side Trent Johnston took five wickets followed by Allan Eastwood took three and Kevin O'Brien and Albert van der Merwe took one wicket each.

Ireland scored 190 runs to loss of four wickets at the end of day one. Andrew White (30) and George Dockrell (1) are stayed in crease. Kevin O'Brien scored 57 runs. From Canada side Abzal Dean took two wickets.

ICC Must Ban Pakistan players from Cricket: John Reid

Pakistan players, who are under investigation in illegal scams, should be expelled from international cricket, according to former captain of the New Zealand and match referee, John Reid.

The International Cricket Council to gather evidence on-spot allegations against of some members of the Pakistan team presently playing in England.

Bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were investigated over charges that have delivered at least three no-balls on sport, England innings last week at Lord's.

They are good bowlers, but if it is in their career, that goes to down the drain, Reid Said. They have got to be banned, and for life.

Pietersen Announced Team Details on Twitter

Even if the ECB plans to ban the English cricketers to use social networking sites, former captain Kevin Pietersen used Twitter to announce his rejection of the England ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan next month.

Dashing right hand batsman failed to score century, all forms of cricket last 18 months and had an axe for sometime now.

Yes ... Done for the rest of the summer! Man of the World Cup T20 and dropped from the T20 side too. Pietersen wrote in his Twitter page, in response to rumors of his consultations.

Pietersen also said it has signed a contract to play county side Surrey, after finishing Hampshire this season.

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has also announced its exclusion from the national team during the Ashes last summer, via Twitter.

Three Arrested Over Pakistan Match Fixing Claims in Britain

The association between Pakistan cricket players was arrested in Britain. They assume that Two men and a woman have a connection with Pakistan players who are involved in the match fixing allegations.

Based on the report three individuals were arrested. The Majesty says that, they were arrested along with involving into money matters in match fixing claims.

Two 35-years old are involved in this Pakistan cricketers match fixing allegations, they are from Corydon. 49-years old man, he is from Wembley place. These three were arrested, but their bail has been pending for further investigation.

The International Cricket Council has promised that if any Pakistan Players took money to middleman for no-ball against England, that match fixing allegations are prove to be true then we took strong action about players.

ICC will meet Veena Malik

International Cricket Council anti-corruption senior official and security unit went to Pakistan due to ongoing investigation into spot match fixing allegations against three pakistan players.

The ICC ACSU member, Reza Hasan to meet federal investigation agency and gathered imformation about match fixing allegation from Mohammad Asif ex-girl friend Veena Malik.

Based on the reports, Reza Hason will also interview film actress and model, Veena Malik a former girlfriend of pace bowler Mohammad Asif.

Now, Veena Mallik have made the situation more complex. Earlier, she says that, Asif told about match fixing.

Pakistan Board says that won’t Suspend Under Corrupt Players

Pakistan Cricket Board says that, Now they will not suspend Pakistan Cricket Players, which are involved in the corruption of match fixing allegations. Now, three Pakistan cricket players are there in this match fixing allegations.

Based on the earlier report, the Britain revealed that Salman Butt, bowler, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif are in the match fixing case. But, the investigation is not completed with these cricket players.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, ljaz Butt says that, corruption cricket players will not suspended being next round investigation is there between on going these match fixing allegations players. Till now the investigation is not completed.

We are not taking with any action with out any proofs. If proofs are there, then immediately took the action, which are committed with middleman and involved in the match fixing allegations.

Pakistan Team has Lost ODI Series Match

The sensational Match fixing allegations are going on. Earlier, International Cricket Council president, Sharad Pawar says that, the ODI series between Pakistan and England will be continued with out any allegations as per the schedule.

But, now daily so many allegations are coming about match fixing. Pakistan team has planned to decided, to drop the at least two matches in the ODI series.

England and Wales Cricket Board has not allowed Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer in the ODI series match based on the reports.

Bookie, Majeed says that, definitely Pakistan team will loss two ODI series. "It's perfect because the one days and Twenty20s are about to start and we're going to be making a hell of a lot money."

Pawar: ODI Series between Pakistan and England will continue

International Cricket Council president, Sharad Pawar says that Twenty20 and ODI series match between Pakistan and England will be continue as per the schedule with out any breaks.

Particular action will be taken place on allegations against Pakistan cricketers once after the investigation is completed. ICC will take the appropriate decision based on the upcoming investigation reports given by the London Police.

Before playing the five ODI's, Pakistan and England plans to have two T20 International matches on September 5th and 7th.

Pawar says to London Police, ICC Anti-corruption Unit is also preparing a report for on match fixing scandal. They will take very quick action after discussion and studying the investigation reports from the PCB.

Pakistan Cricket Fans are Angry About their Players

Pakistan Cricket fans are expressing their angry over their Players, who are involved in the match-fixing scandal. The lovers of Pakistan cricket players are expressing their action by throwing tomatoes.

They show their feelings by making donkeys labeled with the names of top national players, who are involved in the allegations. The Pakistan fans are raising slogans against Pakistan Cricket captain, Salman Butt and other Pakistan Cricket players.

Dozens of the protesters were also presented in this event against match-fixing players to beat the donkeys with shoes through out the demonstration in the eastern city of Lahore.

In Pakistan team, seven members are facing police investigation due to match-fixing claims. They interact with middle man in a fixing scam in their England tour.

ICC: Action will be taken after Investigation Completed

Yesterday, International Cricket Council president, Sharad Pawar said that, no actions were taken against Pakistan players, till the investigation was completed.

ICC board members and Sharad Pawar were discussed in the ICC about the Pakistan match fixing scandal. ICC is looking for the final investigation report and the decision will be based on report.

They are confident that Pakistan and England boards are not encourage protecting any one players who are done wrong thing.

"After that we have to take a viewpoint of the two boards, in this case the Pakistan Cricket Board and the England and Wales Cricket Board." Pawar said.

PCB might suspend Four Pakistan players: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board and International Cricket Council might be suspended four Pakistan Cricket players according to report against facing match fixing allegations.

The match fixing allegations were going on test series in England. The PCB and ICC were studying reports and suspending four Pakistan cricket players, such as Pakistan captain, Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Kamran Akmal.

Sarad Pawar says that, if any player is having guilty in the match fixing scandal in the Lord's test match then World cricket government will be taken ruthless actions in any player.

In Two Twenty 20 matches, Pakistan have facing England and five Nat-west series matches in upcoming next three weeks.

Haroon Lorgat says that about Pakistan Match Fixing

International Cricket Council chief executive, Haroon Lorgat revealed the statement about the test match allegations between England and Pakistan at Lord's. Ongoing investigation allegations issues will not tolerate.

Haroon Lorgat says that, The International Cricket Council, Pakistan Cricket Board and England and Wales Cricket Board are not tolerate match fixing corruption, Even thought they are committed to encourage such type of players, who are doing match fixing things.

Presently, United Kingdom senior ACSU investigations are started enquiry on Pakistan Players allegations through in the recent test match against England at Lord's.

In this investigation, England and Wales Cricket Board and Pakistan Cricket Board are gave full support.

Sri Lanka Team Moved into Third Position in ODI rankings

Earler, Sri Lanka team has placed in sixth position in the ODI series, but now, this team has reached third position after finishing the Tri-series match. Sri Lanka captain, Kumar Sangakkara is proudly says that the team held in third position from sixth position.

Sri Lanka won by 74 runs in the Tri-series match between Sri Lanka and India at Dambulla. Latish Malinga and Angelo Mathews were taken two wickets in the match between India and Sri Lanka. Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored 110 runs in 115 balls.

Dishan effort also help to held third position from sixth position in the ODI rankings. India has held second position in the ODI rankings. Virendra Sehwag effort will help to held second position.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Lost No.1 in ODI Rankings

Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lost their Number one position after finishing Tri-Series match against Zimbabwe at Dambulla in ICC ODI batsmen rankings. Now, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has currently ranked World No.2 in the ODI rankings.

Dhoni has gained top No.1 position after finishing the ODI match in 2009. He put more effort in this ODI match. In Sri Lanka tour, Dhoni has scored two centuries in 2009. At that time Dhoni is reached No.1 position in the test matches.

Earlier conducted ODI series matches, Dhoni is not performed well, he decreased No.2 batsman position from No.1 position according to the ranking reports.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli will get good opportunities to move the rankings in the ODI tri-series match.

Shane Bond Joins Central Districts Coaching Staff

New Zealand fast bowler, Shane Bond who retired form the cricket in all formats in may. He has joined Central Districts coaching staff.

Bond is assistant coach to Alan Hunt and he is mainly focusing on the Champions League Twenty20 tournament starting in South Africa next week.

Central Districts will face Indian Premier League champions, Chennai Super Kings in their first match at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead in Durban on September 11.

Shane Bond played 18 test matches and 82 One Day Internationals in his career and he took 87 wickets in tests and 147 in ODI.

Canada vs Ireland Intercontinental Cup Cricket Match Preview

Canada will have match-up with Ireland in the Intercontinental Cup at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. This match will kick-off at 10:00 a.m. local 14:00 GMT.

Match Details:

Match: Canada vs Ireland

Date: 31st August 2010

Time: 10:00 a.m. Local, 14:00 GMT

Place: Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club.

Canada is facing Ireland in the Intercontinental Cup on Tuesday. Canada played five matches in this tournament. In that, it lost four matches against Scotland, Kenya, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe XI and made draw in one match against Netherlands

Ireland played four matches in this tournament. In that, they won against Netherlands by innings and 84 runs, made draw against Kenya and Scotland and lost one match against Afghanistan.

Canada Playing XI

Ashish Bagai, Rizwan Cheema, Umar Bhatti, Hemnarine Chattergoon, Khurram Chohan, Abzal Dean, Parth Desai, Ruvindu Gunasekara, Jimmy Hansra, Nitish Kumar, Henry Osinde, Hiral Patel, Zubin Surkari, Hamza Tariq

Ireland Playing XI

Trent Johnston, Andre Botha, George Dockrell, Phil Eaglestone, Allan Eastwood, Nigel Jones, Rory McCann, John Mooney, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Poynter, Paul Stirling, Albert van der Merwe, Andrew White

Javed Miandad Charged for Pakistan Coach?

Former captain Javed Miandad on Monday expressed his desire to coach the Pakistan cricket team, once again, if the PCB decided to replace the indicted players and management in England following the match-fixing scandal.

Miandad, a veteran of 124 Tests, said that he was ready to step and assist the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the midst of the biggest scandal to hit the world fixing cricket.

I can take over and manage things, but first the Council must remember the players accused of spot-fixing and the current management of England. We need a field a new look and new management for the one-day series in England, Miandad said.

The former batting great who is now general manager of cricket in PCB said on the aired its opinion and the ball resting on the board's court.

IPL is clean and free from Corruption

Bangalore Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya on Tuesday gave a clean cheat to the Indian Premier League following the match-fixing scandal in Pakistan's cricket team, saying that the Twenty20 event is free from all forms of corruption.

There is no corruption and match-fixing in IPL. My team has competed in three editions of the IPL and I can say I am very happy that the IPL is clean, Mallya said after talks with ICC President Sharad Pawar at his office in Krishi Bhawan.

The ghost of match-fixing scandal to turn against the world cricket after an alleged fixer Mazhar Majeed said in a covert operation by a British tabloid that several Pakistani cricketers, including captain Salman Butt and Mohammad leading duo Asif and Mohammad Aamer, were involved in the spot-fixing in the third test against England in the Lord.

Majeed also said that apart from spot-fixing, the Pakistani cricketers also involved in determining the outcome of the game.

Mallya said that there is no place for corruption in cricket, and anyone guilty would be dealt with seriously.

Yeligeti Spin helped Mumbai to Win Buchi Babu Memorial Trophy

Vikrant Yeligeti produced a devastating spell of spin bowling to scalp five wickets like Mumbai claimed Buchi Babu Memorial Trophy, inflecting an 87 run defeating the Punjab XI MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Need 285 to win, Punjab have been shot out for 197 in 70.2 overs. Taruwar Kohli, who made a fine 65 (148b, 7x4) top scored for Punjab XI and added 77 runs for the fourth wicket 32.2 overs with Viswa Kholi.

Kholi was 42 (121B, 2 X 4). Perry Goel was 35.

Yeligeti claimed five wickets in the second spell, said 5.2- 0-31 - 5. Medium pacers Murtuz Hussain (2 for 41) and Saurabh Netravalkar (2 for 13) each took a brace of wickets.

Punish them heavily if proved ‘Spot-fixing’

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar joined the chorus of international cricket fraternity by asking an exemplary punishment on the Pakistani players whether they are guilty of sports-fixing, but advised for further investigation before coming to conclusions.

Sunil Gavaskar said gives the benefit of the doubt to the accused Pakistan pacers until charges are proven. If the allegations are conclusively proven by sufficient evidence, we must act to take steps to ensure that this thing is not repeated. Whoever is including in this should be punished. If it is proved that the no balls are deliberate and induced by money, then yes, they should be punished.



But I want more evidence before concluding. The fast bowling sometimes tries to attack the batsmen with their deliveries and overstep.

World cricket has been rocked by scandal yesterday when reports of spot-fixing to Pakistan captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif Pacers, Mohammad Aamir and four other players that led to the arrest of a bookie London and questioned the players by Scotland Yard .

Muralitharan Good Bye to Cricket only by 2013-14

Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said he would hang up his boots only 2013-2014 when he felt well enough to continue and offers from English counties and I would also like to play IPL.

I think my body is good enough to play cricket for another three years. I want to play IPL (Indian Premier League) and some country cricket in England. I received a few offers, but can not reveal at this time Muralitharan said at a felicitation function obtained by his IPL team, Chennai Super Kings on Monday against a record of taking 800 wickets.

In an interactive session with the media later, said Muralitharan to play with three years, and had also agreed to Anil Kumble's offer to join the Indian leggie in a venture.

But he did not reveal details about his venture with Kumble and was not particularly representative in Sri Lanka at the 2011 World Cup.

Venkatraghavan presented Muralitharan Super Kings team shirt with the 800 number printed on the back and the star of Sri Lanka immediately went on stage.

NZC Creates IPL Window Agreement for Players

New Zealand cricketers’ association agreed New Zealand Cricket Board new agreement. It is an eight years contract this deals will runs till August 2018 and also the players will have a chance to participation in the IPL.

According to this deal, the revenue forecast will be around $360 million, in that $152 million will be invested for the professional cricket during this period.

Along this deal allows players will play entire IPL and increased the player’s payment.

$ 8 millions will be allocated to grassroots cricket that means approximately $ 65 million will be allocated for the grassroots cricket. In the last eight years (2002-10), $40-45 millions were invested on grassroots cricket.

$25 millions to the NZC reserves for the hosting of the 2015 World Cup. The top New Zealand Cricketers had interested to sign in this contract but some of the players rethinking they want to sign a contract with NZC.

Veena Mallik: Mohammad Asif a Serial Match Fixer

Pakistan cricket player, Mohammad Asif ex-girl friend, Veena Malik directly involved in match fixing claiming. She says that pace bowlers have doing this for some times.

Today, she discloses, what she knew about match fixing in front line talk show. Model, Veena Malik says that, Asif is being a criminal minded and serial match fixer.

Mohammad Asif went to Bangkok and meets some bookmakers with in a notice of 24 hours. This tour is in a relationship with Asif. Match fixing conversation was done on the phone before the Australian tour.

Both Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir are involved of rigging the Oval match between England and Pakistan. England won the series 3-1. Salman Butt’s cell phones have been taken away due to match fixing by the Scotland Yard sleuths.

Ramiz Raja says about Match Fixing

Pakistan and England cricket captains say that now the matches must be purged of corruption with the betting scams. An entire generation has helpless by the act of its favorite players and the Pakistani soils.

Pakistan captain, Salman Butt and two bowlers were interviewed by the police due to match fixing some players are involved in this scam.

The former Pakistan captain and later Pakistan cricket board chief executive, Ramiz Raja says that the country has to learn from the scandal.  He says that "An entire generation has been left rudderless and hopeless by the acts of its favorite players and sons of Pakistani soil".

Former England captain, Michael Vaughan says that the one-day series was in serious danger. England players will not interest to play against Pakistan.

Dhoni dropped and Sehwag Gained Rankings in ICC ODI Rankings

Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni lost his number one place after finishing the Tri-Series match. But, opening batsman, Virendra Sehwag has reached eighth place in the top 10.

ICC ODI rankings are revealed based on finishing the Tri-Series matches. The reports displays that, Virendra Sehwag gained eighth place in the ICC ODI rankings. In the team rankings, India reached second spot regarding of losing the tri-series final match against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka held third spot just behind the India, Sri Lanka move from sixth to third after finishing the tri-series match. South Africa has got decimal point and drop from forth to decimal.

New Zealand team has drop to sixth from fourth. Australia has reached first place, England has reached in fifth spot.

Mazhar Majeed says that Sydney Test was fixed

Match fixer, Mazhar Majeed has arrested in match fixing allegations with Pakistani cricketers during January's test against Australia, claimed that Sydney test between Australia and Pakistan was rigged.

Last night, Match fixer Mazhar Majeed was released on bail. The news was carried out match fixing result and how much money he earned 15000 pounds to a middle man. He gets money about no balls in the fourth test against England at Lord's.

Britain news paper carried out the video, in that video, the middle man claiming also recorded, he earned 1.3 million US dollars in the fourth test match against England.



Majeed says how he had rigged the Sydney Test, which Australia won by 36 runs after Pakistan collapsed in their second innings.

Sri Lanka Won by 74 Runs against India in Finals

Sri Lanka won the Tri-Series Final match against India by 74 runs at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Sri Lanka won the toss, elected to bat first. Tillakaratne Dilshan has played well in this final match and received the man of the match trophy.

Sri Lanka has scored 299/8 runs in 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene has scored 39 runs in 67 balls, Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored 110 runs in 115 balls, Kumar Sangakkara has scored 71 runs in 62 balls, Chamara Silva has scored 26 runs in 21 balls, and Chamara Kapugedera has scored 12 runs in 10 balls.

India has scored 225/10 in 46.5 overs. Virendra Sehwag has scored 28 runs in 22 balls, Virat Kohli has scored 37 runs in 57 balls, Yuvraj has scored 26 runs in 31 balls, Dhoni has scored 67 runs in 100 balls, and Suresh Raina has scored 29 runs in 28 balls.

England Won by 225 Runs against Pakistan

England won against Pakistan by 225 runs at Lord, London. Pakistan won the toss, elected to field first. In the England’s first innings, England has scored 446 runs in 139.2 overs.

In the first innings, Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad have played well. Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Eoin Morgan and Graeme Swann did not score any runs. However, Jonathan Trott has scored 184 runs in 383 balls; Stuart Broad has scored 169 runs in 297 balls. Mohammad Aamer has taken 6 wickets.

In the Pakistan first innings, Pakistan has scored 74/10 runs in 33 overs. Salman Butt has scored 26 runs in 58 balls, Kamran Akmal has scored 13 runs in 21 balls, and Azhar Ali has scored 10 runs in 58 balls. The remaining players are not scored two digit number score.

England bowler, Greme Swann has taken 4 wickets. Pakistan has scored 147/10 runs in 36.5 overs in their second innings. Umar Akmal has scored 79 runs in 68 balls; Salman Butt has scored 21 runs in 45 balls. Greme Swann have taken 5 wickets in the Pakistan second innings.

Finally England won by 225 runs against Pakistan.

Imran Khan Seeking Punishment for Pakistan Players

Pakistan former captain, Imran Khan has suggested to given punishment to any player who found in match fixing during the tour in England.

Former Pakistan captain, Imran Khan was so worried about the cricketers, who are facing match fixing allegations. Imran Khan says that, honest players are also facing problems due to match fixing news.

Imran Khan says, "I think there is a need to send out a message to youngsters...that crime does not pay," He says if any of Pakistani player found in match fixing, the punishment which will be given to him will be the example for future generation.

Earlier, Imran Khan has played a key role in the victory of 1992 World Cup and currently.

BCCI Fixed Two Dates for Modi’s Disciplinary Hearings

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) disciplinary committee and suspended IPL commissioner, Lalit Modi fixed two sets of dates for the hearings in September and give dead line(Sep 28) to finish the processing.

Witness sublimation: On or before September 7^th

Cross examination dates: September 13-15 and 26-28.

Time: 10am-1pm and 6-9 pm.

Place: Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Deadline for the processing: September 28th

BCCI chief administrative officer, Ratnakar Shetty announced Modi’s cross examination hearing dates were fixed on September 13-15 and September 26-28.

BCCI will submit list of witnesses on or before 7th September and the hearing are scheduled on September 13-15 and 26-28 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi from 10 am - 1 pm and from 6 - 9 pm.

The BCCI responsibilities are to submit a list of witnesses along with their witness statement before Sep 7 and make these witnesses available for cross examination.

New Zealand Cricket Refuses Pakistan’s Tour

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is refusing the Pakistan’s tour until the ICC has concluded an investigation.

In Pakistan’s New Zealand Tour, Pakistan will play two test matches, six One Day Internationals and three twenty20 matches in the months of December and January. But, NZC Chief Executive, Justin Vaughan canceled tour until the ICC anti-corruption unit to investigate. The NZC will follow the ICC anti-corruption unit judgment.

The Pakistan team is now facing the fixing problems in England. London police arrested some Pakistan players with bookies for spot-fixing.

NZC Chief Executive, Justin Vaughan said we will not commit on tour at this stage and he is waiting for the ICC anti-corruption unit report until the tour will be canceled.

He is expecting Pakistan team will ban from the International Cricket World in certain period of time. The former chief executive of the ICC, Martin Speed said suspension was one and only option for Pakistan.

India's Big Hopes on World Cup 2011

BCCI selection committee president, Kris Srikanth said on Sunday, despite recent disappointing results, the preparation for the next World Cup goes smoothly.

Kris Srikanth said, although India’s recent performance was disappointing, preparation for the next World Cup going ahead smoothly.

Srikanth said that the players are good, selectors and the BCCI also doing their best, said Srikkanth. Every series is like a World Cup for us.

Selectors keep an eye on all the major cricket matches is under-19, Ranji and Irani trophy matches to choose the right talented person for the future cricket.

Talking about injuries that have hit the Indian team, Srikanth said injuries are part of the game and sometime it is difficult for right replacement at the eleventh hour.

He is talking about injuries have hit the Indian team injuries are part of the game and sometimes hard to right replacement of team.

About Saturday's match with Sri Lanka, where India lost, Srikkanth said, we lost wickets at crucial time.

However, he complimented the youngsters for doing well.

BCCI Blocks UDRS System for upcoming Australia Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) blocked the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) for upcoming Australia series in October.

The BCCI Chief Administrative officer, Ratnakar Shetty announced the UDRS System has blocked for this series and we have already informed the ICC.

Australia will play two test matches and three One Day Internationals against India in this series on October.

The ICC has already announced, the UDRS ruling is choose by the cricket playing nations to use it on a series-by-series basis.

In the last month, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the DRS is still not a hundred per cent correct system.

India Fined for slow over-rate in Dambulla’s ODI

The Indian cricket team was fined on Sunday for maintaining a slow over-rate during their defeat to Sri Lanka in the final ODI of the tri-series in Dambulla.

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was fined 40 percent of his match fee, even if all their players were docked 20 percent their match fees.

Alan Hurst of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees ruled India to be two overs short of its target at the end of the tri-series final last night, when time allowances were taken into consideration.

In compliance with the ICC rules for a minor over-rate offences players are fined ten per cent of their match fees for every over their side did not bowl in the allotted time, the captain fined double that amount.

The punishment was accepted by India without contest, so it was not necessary to hold a hearing, an ICC statement said.