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Hope fades for Mumbai ODI, decision at 5 pm November 11, 2009

The seventh and final One-day International between India and Australia looks set to be abandoned following persistent rain in Mumbai, on Wednesday. The umpires will inspect conditions at at the DY Patil stadium at 1700 hours IST and take a final decision on the match.

Duminy hits ton as SA destroy Zimbabwe November 11, 2009

JP Duminy struck his maiden One-Day International century to lead South Africa to a crushing 212-run victory over Zimbabwe in Centurion on Tuesday. The home team took the series 2-0, representing the perfect fillip ahead of Friday's opening Twenty20 against England in Johannesburg.

Sreesanth, Zaheer recalled for Sri Lanka Tests November 10, 2009

Disruptive pacer S Sreesanth was recalled to the Indian Test squad for the first two Tests against Sri Lanka, beginning in Ahmedabad, next week. Pacer Zaheer Khan, having recovered after shoulder injury, also returned to the side as expected.

5-2 is any day better than 4-3: Ponting November 10, 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting says there's no room for complacency in the seventh ODI against India in Mumbai on Wednesday despite having the series in the pocket.

Rain could hit India's opportunity to make amends November 10, 2009

The intermittent rain that lashed Mumbai on Monday robbed Team India of practice ahead of seventh ODI and cast serious doubts on the possibility of the match being played.

Ranji Trophy: Arjun storm blows away Punjab November 10, 2009

M P Arjun emerged the wrecker-in-chief after a six-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out hosts Punjab for a modest 221 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A Match in Mohali on Tuesday.

Mills fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct November 10, 2009

New Zealand bowler Kyle Mills has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for two breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's ODI against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi on Monday. The New Zealand bowler pleaded guilty to using obscene language but not-guilty to the other two charges.

Rain threat to Sri Lanka - Board President's XI match November 10, 2009

Unseasonal rain in Mumbai could deny the tourists vital match practice before the first Test against India that begins in Ahmedabad on November 16.

Images: Deepika Padukone, Dhoni back together November 10, 2009

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone presents India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with the Team of the Year award at the Sahara India Sports Awards, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Watson sees irony of being 'last man standing' November 10, 2009

Among the "first" to be sent home due to fitness problems until a couple of years ago, Shane Watson says it is ironic that he is one of the last few left standing as Australia defy a massive injury crisis in their One-Day International series triumph over India. The all-rounder, who has played just 96 One-Day Internationals and 11 Tests in his seve […]

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Sreesanth to share attack with Zaheer in Tests (Lead) November 10, 2009

Fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth makes a surprise comeback to the Indian Test side after more than a year while a fit Zaheer Khan expectedly finds a place in the 15-member squad for the first two cricket Tests against Sri Lanka. The national...

Karnataka beat UP; Abhimanyu Mithun claims hat-trick on debut (Ranji Trophy Round-up) November 6, 2009

Medium pacer Abhimanyu Mithun made a sensational start to his first-class career, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with 11 wickets to power Karnataka to a 185-run victory over Uttar Pradesh on the final day of the Ranji Trophy Super League here...

Sourav to lead Knight Riders, Whatmore appointed coach November 6, 2009

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Friday announced that former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will lead the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season-III next year, replacing New Zealand's Brendon McCullum. The management in a statement also appointed...

Sarfaraz does a Tendulkar, wants to fulfill father's dream November 5, 2009

Two decades ago Sachin Tendulkar used the Mumbai schools tournament to announce he was good enough to play for India, and now 12-year-old Sarfaraz Khan has emulated his idol smashing a record 439 runs in the same event, and then said he wanted to...

Subhash Chandra honoured for contribution to TV industry November 5, 2009

Zee Group chairman Subhash Chandra has been honoured for his "lifetime contribution to the Asian pay-TV industry" at the 16th convention of the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) here. Marcel Fenez, CASBAA chairman said:...

Subhash Chandra to say bye to Zee in couple of years November 4, 2009

Zee group chairman Subhash Chandra Tuesday said he will retire from business in a couple of years and let Generation Next take over and possibly expand his family's media empire and other enterprises. "I can't say about them but I will definitely...

Lalit Modi gives nod for biopic November 3, 2009

Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi Tuesday gave his nod to Bollywood production house Percept Picture Company (PPC) for a “fictional biopic” on his life, said a top official of PPC. “We had to wait for a bit but its...

Ranji Trophy: Zaheer, Agarkar restrict Punjab November 3, 2009

Comeback paceman Zaheer Khan took three wickets and discarded all-rounder Ajit Agarkar four wickets as Mumbai restricted Punjab to 242 for nine on day one of the Super League Ranji Trophy match at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh...

King Khan has quiet b'day, but promises action in new year November 2, 2009

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 44 Monday, spent some "quiet time with family and friends" on his birthday, putting behind a year of ups and downs and looking forward to a strong comeback. With only one of his films - "Billu" -...

'I feel 25,' says Shah Rukh on 44th birthday November 2, 2009

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 44 Monday, but said he still feels just 25 - barring the physical problems he has had in the past year. The heartthrob also said he wants to work for youngsters and underprivileged girls. "I have been in my...