Rumors and Theories About the Lahore Attack
As some readers of The Lede will have noticed, there has been a sort of virtual cross-border skirmish going on here between readers in Pakistan and India, in the comments threads below our posts this week about the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore and the response online, and about the investigation into the attack.. A leading Sri Lankan cricketer who survived the Lahore attack does not believe one conspiracy theory about the attack that is making the rounds.
Guptills 237 drives New Zealand into semi-final | Cricket.
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Confident SA bank on feel-good factor
When Dale Steyn screams, you know it. When Rilee Rossouw flings himself forward to save a run, you know it. When Imran Tahir runs halfway across the city in celebration, you definitely know it. South Africa believe. In eight days we could be world .
Milne ruled out of New Zealand tilt - ESPN CRICINFO
New Zealand will be without Adam Milne for the rest of their World Cup campaign after the fast bowler suffered a heel injury in the quarter-final win over West Indies.
Smith, Hazlewood book semi-final berth - ESPN CRICINFO
Wahab Riaz delivered one of the most fearsome spells in World Cup history but Australia, helped by some shoddy Pakistan fielding, weathered the storm and set up a semi-final showdown with India.
Faded West Indies Revisit Scene of Glory
In 1960, a West Indian cricket team arrived in Australia little known and largely unconsidered.
Anxious Abbott still second choice
Kyle Abbott was built to bowl. He is tall, quick, swings the ball and has a good bouncer. He also seems to have been built to bowl in big tournaments. He is aggressive and oozes enthusiasm. But all those bricks may not fit into the house South Africa.
For Kenyan Cricket Star, a Rebirth
The hero of Kenyas 2003 World Cup run, Collins Obuya, has reinvented himself as an adept batsman, helping lift the fortunes of the team.
Dhoni knows how to win World Cups - Vaughan
Regardless of conditions, skill and Australia playing at home, former England captain Michael Vaughan said the Sydney semi-final against India is a 50-50 call because of a single factor. MS Dhoni knows how to win World Cups and that goes quite a.
Pakistan Line Up Six Test Series Against India-Report
REUTERS - Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding with India to play up to 14 tests, 30 one-day and 12 Twenty20 internationals between 2015 and 2023, ESPN Cricinfo has reported.
South Africa bat, Philander replaces Abbott
Twenty-three years ago, New Zealand hearts were broken at Eden Park by Inzamam-ul-Haq after a campaign that had captured the imagination of the public. That run, however, came out of the blue - masterminded by the tactical brilliance of Martin Crowe .
Anxious Abbott still second choice - ESPN Cricinfo
As the semi-final draws nearer and Vernon Philanders recovery continues, all Kyle Abbott can do is watch and wait and work on his own game.
Karnataka retain Irani Cup with massive win - ESPN CRICINFO
Karnataka became only the second state team to bag back-to-back Irani Cups after wrapping up a 246-run win over Rest of India with 50 minutes remaining on the fourth day. Set 403 to win, RoI were bowled out in 43.3 overs,��.
Responsible Rohit sees off Bangladesh threat - ESPN CRICINFO
Rohit Sharmas acceleration from 60 off 80 to 137 off 126 undid some excellent defensive bowling by Bangladesh to help India post a winning total.
Wahab and Watson sanctioned by ICC - ESPN Cricinfo
Wahab Riaz and Shane Watson have both been sanctioned by the ICC for their part in a fiery and memorable confrontation in the quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval. Wahab was fined 50% of his��.
Umpires right to rap Wahab, Watson
However if this is true then cricinfo is guilty of spreading the misconception. The article published on cricinfo about the sanctions did not reveal any of these details and implied that the sanctions were due to the comments Watson made in the first.
Virender Sehwag Hits for Six Off the Pitch Too
For 14 years Virender Sehwag has set cold fear into the hearts of bowling attacks all over the world, culminating in Thursdays brutal yet beautiful innings of 219 against the West Indies in Indore.. Some of the finest verbal hits of cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Outrage in Dhaka over no-ball, BCB to lodge appeal - ESPN.
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Were not going to choke - de Villiers - ESPN Cricinfo
Faced with the history of having never won a knockout game in the World Cup, South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he wanted his side to play good cricket and come out on top against Sri Lanka in Sydney.
BCCI Demands Damages From West Indies Over Abandoned Tour
Indias cricket board (BCCI) has written to their West Indies counterparts (WICB) demanding damages for the tour which was abandoned by the Caribbean team last month.
Ambrose speak to many man
International appearances: 475. International wickets: 1219. Knighthoods: Two. As top tables go, the one in the Norwood Room at the Basin Reserve, a ground studded with cricket history, would take some beating. Sir Richard Hadlee and Sir Curtly Ambrose.
Simmons leaves Ireland for West Indies
Phil Simmons will leave his role as Ireland coach to become the new head coach of West Indies following the World Cup. Simmons, from Trinidad, enjoyed success in his eight years with Ireland and leaves them as the leading Associate nation. Simmons, 51 .
Simmons leaves Ireland for West Indies - ESPN Cricinfo
Phil Simmons is to leave his role as Ireland coach to become the new head coach of West Indies following the World Cup. Simmons, from Trinidad, enjoyed success in his eight years with Ireland and leaves them as the��.
Crunch time in clash of equals
Call it destiny or the quirk of the draw, the battle at Eden Park will ensure that one of the teams shed the baggage of history to make it to a maiden World Cup final. The trophy will still be a match away but for South Africa and New Zealand, one a.
Virender Sehwag Hits for Six Off the Pitch Too
. Some of the finest verbal hits of cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Australias pitch battle with SCG | Cricket | ESPN CRICINFO
Even if it was dished out by both sides, the fire and brimstone of Adelaide is the way Australia would like to be playing the game in Sydney during Thursdays semi-final against India. Thats if the capricious SCG square gives��.
Pakistan government clears tour to Bangladesh | Cricket.
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Sledging inevitable in Cup semi-final - Faulkner
Australias allrounder James Faulkner believes instances of sledging will be inevitable in Thursdays high-stakes World Cup semi-final at the SCG, on a pitch that has already been the subject of enormous speculation and will continue to be all week.
Rohit, Mohit, and Indias resurgence
If you dont believe me check out the Statistics here on Cricinfo. May be Arron or Binny would have done much better had their Captain shown faith in both of them and not preferred his CSK teammate. I will reiterate, Medium Pacers like Mohit Sharma.
Amazed at how quickly team trusted me - Hathurusingha
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said that the sides quarter-final finish in the 2015 World Cup was largely due to the fact that the players bought into the changes he suggested. He stated he was amazed to have gained the trust of the.
Cricinfo-CricBuzz plagiarism battle: Rohit Sharmas boundary costs a.
But somewhere in the press box, a commentator of Cricinfo had missed the action ��� all of one ball. With millions across the world logged on to the website and little time to breathe between overs, the commentator was forced to copy-paste the content.
Suspicions Turn to Cricket’s Dark Side
The strangling death of the coach of Pakistan’s national cricket team has gained the world’s attention.
Spectacular Change as Punjab Returns to Indian Premier League Cricket
The team went five for five in its temporary home in the United Arab Emirates.
For 2 Retiring Wicketkeepers, Parallel Legacies
Tatenda Taibu and Mark Boucher have more in common than neighboring nationalities and their sudden retirements on consecutive days in the past week.
Kamals comments unfortunate - Richardson - ESPN Cricinfo
David Richardson, the ICCs chief executive, has termed ICC president Mustafa Kamals criticism of the umpires in the second World Cup quarter-final unfortunate. Kamal criticised the on-field umpires decision to call a��.
ESPN Looks to Score With Cricket Stateside
ESPN is hoping that a U.S. audience will warm up to another sport that uses a bat and a ball to score runs in innings but that isnt baseball: cricket.
CRICINFO-CricBuzz plagiarism battle: Rohit Sharmas. - India
CricInfo-CricBuzz plagiarism battle: If a cricketer can have a bad day, cant a commentator too?
Du Plessis, de Villiers and Miller set NZ 298 to win | Cricket.
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Cricket, Bollywood Style, Heads for South Africa
Days after deciding that this seasons edition of the Indian Premier League, professional crickets biggest tournament, should be moved outside of India for security reasons, the leagues organizers announced on Tuesday in Mumbai that they had chosen South Africa as the new venue, not England, where the sport was invented.. The Indian Premier League has decided to export its glitzy, popular professional cricket tournament to South Africa this year.
Trying to Turn the U.S. Into a Cricketing Nation
The U.S.A. Cricket Association will take a significant step in converting America to cricket when two of the top eight teams in the world play international matches in Florida this weekend.
Mohammad Amir, a Fallen Cricket Star, Seeks Redemption
Amir, a cricket star from Pakistan who is nearing the end of a five-year ban for spot-fixing, hopes to reignite his once-promising career.
The cult of Kane
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Not such an English game anymore
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Confusion Follows Triumph for Pakistan
Younis Khan led the Pakistan cricket team to a rare trophy after taking over as captain earlier this year. Now he has quit, out of form and disillusioned with the task of leadership.
His Wildness in Check, Australian Bowler Dominates Ashes
Mitchell Johnson, who has been taunted by cricket fans for his lack of control in the past, has led Australia to a 2-0 lead in the Ashes with something no one can teach: raw speed.
When Bangladesh played out a fantasy
As some other experts like Holding, Crowe, even Agarkar in CricInfo mentioned, it would probably have resulted in less than 20-30 runs which would make this match a tighter one. Today India had stroke of lucks. Crucial toss win, Rainas lbw appeal.
Hughes Injury a Reminder of Gentlemens Game Dangers
To cricket outsiders, the Gentlemans Game often conjures the image of a slow-paced summer pastime, where players barely break sweat during matches that drag on for days.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Retires From Test Cricket
Dhoni, 33, went out on a personal high, setting an all-time record for Indian wicketkeepers.
New Captain for Australia May Not Have Interim Tag for Long
Michael Clarke is injured once again, so Steve Smith will fill in as captain for Australias second test against India, and he could be in that role for a while.
Amazed at how quickly team trusted me - ESPN Cricinfo
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said that the sides quarter-final finish in the 2015 World Cup was largely due to the fact that the players bought into the changes he suggested. He stated he was amazed to��.
Pakistan exposed for a lack of senior players
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For Australian Cricket Team, a New Spin Option?
Xavier Doherty is aiming to make his mark as the next great spin bowler to come out of Australia.