Cricket

“I’m not special”, says 100-Test Oz veteran Hayden

Australian all-rounder Matthew HaydenAdelaide, Nov 27: Ahead of his 100th Test, Australian all-rounder Matthew Hayden has said that he doesn’t consider himself as “special”.

Having played for 14 long years, after making debut against South Africa in Johannesburg in 1994, Hayden declared there was nothing special about his cricketing story.

ICL: Razzaq & Naved Shine For Pak XI

ICL: Razzaq & Naved Shine For Pak XI A blazing fourth-wicket partnership of 83 runs between Abdul Razzaq and Rana Naved-ul Hassan, powered ICL Pakistan to a compelling six-wicket win in their do-or-die league match of the 20s World series.

Some great hittings by Razzaq (73 n.o. off 45) and Rana Naved (74 off 38) saw Pakistan through with 13 balls to spare after World XI had piled up a huge 188 for three in their alloted 20 overs.

England denies canceling India tour, to take decision in next 24 hours

London, Nov 27 : Disputing news reports that England had decided to call off rest of the cricket series against India (two ODIs and two Tests) following the Mumbai terror strikes, sources close to the visiting team have said that they have not taken any such decision so far, and that they were in constant touch with the BCCI discussing security issues.

Hugh Morris, the ECB''s managing director of England cricket, said that a final decision whether to cancel the tour or continue with it, would be taken in the next 24 hours.

England team cancels remaining tour, T20 League also cancelled after Mumbai terror

England team cancels remaining tour, T20 League also cancelled after Mumbai terrorNew Delhi, Nov 27: The visiting England cricket squad has suspended rest of its tour following last night’s multiple terror strikes in Mumbai in which more than 100 people are feared so far.

According to England team sources, the decision was taken after consulting their country’s foreign ministry, which reportedly advised them to immediately suspend the tour and return home.

The team is expected to fly back home by the evening, said sources close to the England cricket team.

Remorseful Symonds shares intimate details of his psyche problems with teammates

Aussie all-rounder Andrew SymondsSydney, Nov 27: Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who was involved in a brawl in a pub last Sunday but was cleared of the charge by Cricket Australia yesterday, is learnt to have addressed his teammates revealing the intimate details of the extent of his emotional and psychological problems.

Pak cricketers step up efforts for own association

Pakistan flagLahore, Nov 26 : On the lines of cricket associations in Australia, England and South Africa, Pakistan cricketers have stepped up their efforts to establish a professional association to look after their rights and other welfare activities.

In this regard, Pakistan vice-captain Misbahul Haq had submitted a proposal with the constitution committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Sports Ministry last week, calling for cricketers to have an association.

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