We batted well, disappointed with fielding: Skipper Chigumbura
Although pleased with the batting efforts of his team, Zimbabwean captain Elton Chigumbura Thursday said he was disappointed with his team’s fielding after they beat United Arab Emirates (UAE) here in a Pool B World Cup encounter. Zimbabweans were loose on the field, as they let UAE post a decent... read more »
World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and Hussey experience to plot IndiaR...
The Indian cricket team sweated out at the nets today ahead of its Sunday’s World Cup clash against South Africa, who are drawing on the deep insight of Gary Kirsten, India’s former coach, to prepare for the tie. Kirsten, who was India’s coach from 2008 to 2011, has been roped in... read more »
Raina has shown the willingness to learn
For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on January 6, a full thirty-two days later with the series lost, that he was finally named in the eleven, for his first Test match in 28... read more »
Making heavy weather of a small chase
New Zealand narrowly avoided a major misstep, edging Scotland by three wickets in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to stay unbeaten after two games in Pool A. Chasing Scotland’s modest total of 142, New Zealand needed only half its allotted overs to reach the target but lost wickets at regular... read more »
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