August 2009 News

IPL franchises protest IMG removal

Published: August 31, 2009

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The Indian cricket board’s decision to terminate its contract with IMG, the event management firm which played a huge role in the success of the first two seasons of IPL, has not gone down too well with atleast four of the league’s franchises.


Akram looking for a dual role with KKR

Published: August 31, 2009

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Pakistani legend and former captain, Wasim Akram, is eyeing a dual role of becoming a cricket consultant and bowling coach with the Kolkata Knight Riders.


I may never play again: Flintoff

Published: August 31, 2009

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England’s talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff admitted in an interview on Sunday that he may never play cricket again following surgery on a long-standing knee injury.


Sri Lanka complete a whitewash despite Vettori ton

Published: August 31, 2009

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Sri Lanka moved to the second spot behind South Africa in the official rankings as they beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final Test on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.


Rain saves England, first Twenty20 abandoned

Published: August 31, 2009

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Rain spoiled Australia’s chances of a first Twenty20 win in six matches after their series opener against England was washed out at Old Trafford on Sunday.


Butt thanks Pawar and ICC for backing Pakistan

Published: August 29, 2009

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Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt was all praise for ICC vice-president Sharad Pawar, saying that the former BCCI president remained sympathetic and neutral during PCB’s negotiation with the ICC on issues relating to the hosting of World Cup matches in Pakistan.


Clarke finally gives in, will play in the IPL

Published: August 29, 2009

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After resisting the Indian Premier League’s lure for the first two seasons saying that he wanted to concentrate on his career for Australia, Aussie vice-captain Michael Clarke has said that he wants to play in the 3rd season of the cash-rich event in 2010.


ODIs may end with 2011 WC: Zaheer Abbas

Published: August 29, 2009

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The 2011 World Cup might be the last 50-overs event before the ODI format of the game dies a premature death, fears Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas.


David Hussey, Watson star in Scotland demolition

Published: August 29, 2009

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David Hussey helped Australia shake off their Ashes agony as he smashed his first ODI century and helped Australia demolish Scotland by 189 runs in their one-off ODI.


Sri Lanka dominates again; inch closer to another win

Published: August 29, 2009

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A second consecutive half century by skipper Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka seize control of the final test with a lead of 339 and eight wickets in hand.


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