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India vs New Zealand: Cricket team in trouble

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:17:48 -0500

New Zealand were 8 down for 142 in 41 overs, after captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the second tri-series one-dayer against India in Colombo in Friday.

Stamp issued for Ashes win

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:05:29 -0500

Limited edition postage stamps issued by MCC for England's Ashes win. Stamps feature England Lion, Ashes urn and St George's Cross. Previous issues sold out and now fetching high prices with collectors.

Fans to post home the “Ashes”.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:08:29 -0500

For the England – Australia clash at Lord’s starting on 16th July, fans can take home some very special souvenir postage stamps. In association with Bletchley Park and the Isle of Man Post Offices the MCC is releasing the stamps to commemorate the 2009 Ashes Series.

South Africa defeats Australia in second cricket test

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:51:26 -0600

South Africa convincingly beat Australia by 9 wickets in the second cricket test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was the first time Australia has been beaten on home soil since 1992 when the West Indies beat Australia by 2-1 in the five match series. It was a see-sawing game that had both teams appear to be on top at times and only hours later struggling.

Pakistan wins Fortune Cup defeating West Indies by 3-0

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:38:35 -0600

Pakistan defeated West Indies by 31 runs in the third and last match of cricket played at Abu Dhabi, to win the Fortune Cup 3-nil on Sunday.

Pakistan Hunt for Future Cricket Heroes 2008

Mughal — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:07:10 -0500

Pakistan: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in collaboration with Mobilink, a a cellular company, has launched the countrywide 2008 edition of the Hunt for Heroes campaign.

Afghan Cricket Star Reportedly Killed In U.S.-Led Raid

erku — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:38:32 -0500

Rahmat Wali, a 28-year-old former member of Afghanistan's national cricket team, reportedly was killed overnight during a raid on his home by coalition troops.

Ajantha Mendis: The Next Big Thing In Cricket

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:30:00 -0500

Okay, this guy is the next big thing in world cricket. Ajantha Mendis is a 23 year old Sri Lankan spin bowler and he has just helped Sri Lanka defeat India by a massive innings and 239 runs in Colombo.

England v New Zealand 3rd Test - Live Online

inter — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:38:38 -0500

Trent Bridge will host the Third Test between England and New Zealand. The series heads into the last game 1 v 0 to the hosts and New Zealand will need to up their game if they`re to stop the series form ending in a loss.

Rajasthan Royals win inaugural Indian Premier League

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:02:45 -0500

Rajasthan Royals were crowned the winners of inaugural IPL as they beat Chennai Super Kings by three wickets to clinch a win off the final ball in a tense finale at Dr D Y Patil ground, Mumbai on Sunday.

Katich back in national fold

seher — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:59:21 -0500

New South Wales captain Simon Katich has been recalled to the Australian Test squad for the tour of the West Indies in May.

Cricket community farewells Brown

seher — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:03:06 -0500

Current and former cricketers have paid tribute to former Test player Bill Brown at a special ceremony at the Gabba.