Top order not up to scratch – Bracewell
November 5, 2007
New Zealand coach John Bracewell has said that the failure of the top order in New Zealand’s two warm-up matches was a worry ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting on Thursday.
Read More...Bowl-off beckons for MacGill
November 5, 2007
Australia’s spin position for the first Test on Thursday is one of the most serious issues for team management, but Stuart MacGill took a light-hearted view of his spot on the opening day of squad training.
Read More...India ease to five-wicket win
November 5, 2007
India had the best of Pakistan in a turgid contest on a slightly demanding pitch, restricting them to 239 and then knocking off the runs through a string of contributions from the top order, winning with five wickets in hand.
Read More...Gilchrist raises retirement talk
November 5, 2007
Adam Gilchrist is not sure if he will be back in Brisbane for the first Test of the next Australian summer. Touring over the past two years has worn him down to the point where he has considered walking away and the load will not become any lighter.
Read More...Rehman’s namesake and Younis’ twin spills
November 5, 2007
It’s no secret that the sun sets early in Guwahati, one of the
eastern-most cities in the country. Both captains spoke about the
light yesterday, the match referee had his views, and the umpires
chipped in too. Walking towards the Nehru Stadium, early enough to
catch the 8 am toss, and you’re greeted by four light towers.
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Read More...Pawan and Dravid wipe out deficit
November 5, 2007
Karnataka dominated the first two sessions of play on the third day against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium and lead by six runs after reaching 148 for 1 at tea.
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