January 2010 News

Afridi not to take part in IPL in the future

Published: January 28, 2010

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In an interesting turn of events, Pakistan’s T20 captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday took a U-turn, saying that he was “not interested” in taking part in the Indian Premier League in the future while adding that merely apoligising for what the franchisees did to the Pakistani players wouldn’t compensate the humiliation that they had to go through.


After Arthur’s resignation, CSA sacks selection panel

Published: January 28, 2010

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South African cricket reached new lows when just a day after long time coach of the national team, Micky Arthur, resigned, South Africa’s selection panel was also sacked by the board. Mike Procter, chairman of selectors, confirmed the news to a local radio station, expressing shock at the happening of the past few days.


We haven’t signed Abdul Razzaq: Deccan Chargers

Published: January 28, 2010

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Rumours were abuzz that Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has been signed by the Deccan Chargers for the third season of the Indian Premier League but the franchisee has come out and denied signing him.


Injuries helped me work on my bowling: Zaheer Khan

Published: January 28, 2010

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Speedster Zaheer Khan made a sparkling comeback to form with a 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the second test to complete a 2-0 series victory for India but the Indian pace spearhead believes that he still has a long way to go to reach his peak bowling fitness.


Zaheer powers India to a clean sweep

Published: January 28, 2010

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India’s pace spearhead Zaheer Khan produced a destructive spell of swing bowling to run through Bangladesh with a career-best haul of 7 for 87 as India thrashed the hosts with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory in the second and final test to complete a 2-0 clean sweep in the series.


Chris Cairns sues Lalit Modi over fixing allegations

Published: January 27, 2010

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Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has filed a libel claim against IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi with the high court in London after Modi charged Cairns of match-fixing during his tenure with the Indian Cricket League, also removing his name from the auction list for the Indian Premier League.


Pakistan players still have a chance to play in IPL 3

Published: January 27, 2010

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The controversy surrounding the participation of Pakistani players in the Indian Premier League took a new turn on Tuesday with Commissioner of the IPL, Lalit Modi, denying any Government role in Pakistani players’ snub at the IPL auction and saying that cricketers from across the border still have a chance to be part of the cash-rich T20 league.


Harris bowls Australia to series win

Published: January 27, 2010

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Australia completed a comprehensive series win over Pakistan on Tuesday, winning the third one-dayer of the five match series by 40 runs and taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.


Tamim leads Bangladesh fightback but India still in control

Published: January 27, 2010

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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal scored a blistering 151 and Bangladesh made a spirited comeback even as India still hold the advantage going into the fourth day of the second and final test of the series.


Yuvraj out of first test against SA, Dravid doubtful

Published: January 27, 2010

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India has suffered a major jolt before the key test series against South Africa to be played next month with two of their middle-order mainstays Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, being doubtful starters for the first test of the series, said the Indian coach Gary Kirsten on Tuesday.


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