Despite brilliant all-round display by Shakib Al Hasan, Pakistan managed to win the match comfortably by seven wickets. With this win Pakistan takes a 4-0 lead in the five match series being played between Pakistan and Bangladesh it also means that Pakistan have now equalled their most successful streak in ODIs, winning 10 matches in a row. At one time Bangladesh were a miserable 108 for 8 until Sahkib with his immaculate innings took the Bangladesh total to a respectable 210 but at the end it was just not enough to break the winning streak of Pakistanis. Pakistan got the winning runs with seven wickets intact and still 5.3 overs to go.

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The Indian Premier League(IPL) seems to have started feeling the heat turned on upon them by the major national news channels deciding to put their coverage of the IPL on hold from Tuesday as directed by their Parent body News Broadcaster Association(NBA) on the issues related to coverage. As a result, the IPL officials have asked for a meeting with NBA.

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At last Vijay Mallya has found a face for his team Bangalore Royal Challengers. After giving four consequetive hits last year, Katrina Kaif now joins the IPL to make it more glamourous and entertaining.

A source close to Katrina reveales that she will be the face of Mallya’s cricket team but not the brand ambassador to his Royal Challenge Products. Continue Reading »

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to miss the first few matches of the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2008 season that gets underway from April 18th.

The ‘Master Blaster’ had to sit out of the last two tests of the just concluded India-South Africa series which ended in a 1-1 draw as he was nursing his groin injury.

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After the declaration of the team of Chennai Super Kings, now here are Kolkata Knight Riders who announce their 14 member team on wednesday for the opener clash of IPL against Bangalore Royal Challengers on April 18th. The squad has five foreign players as Ricky Ponting and David Hussey of Australia, Chris Gayle of West Indies, Brendon McCullam of New Zealand, Mohammed Hafiz of Pakistan.

It looks very difficult for Shoaib Akhtar to play in IPL after the five year ban imposed by the Pakistani Cricket Board.The IPL authorities have said that Shoaib will not be allowed to play unless the ban is lifted. The other Pakistani duo Salman Butt and Umar Gul are yet to join the team. Continue Reading »

Australian legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee joined Delhi Daredevils On wednesday for the upcoming IPL.

On this occasion he said,”It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports and Delhi Daredevils. I’ve known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team. While players like Glenn McGrath are legends by their own right, I am looking forward to work with upcoming talents such as Pradeep Sangwan and Yo Mahesh”. Continue Reading »

Former Australian cricketer Darell Lehman will replace the South African captain Graeme Smith for the first two clashes for Rajsthan Royals in the IPL. This is because Smith has returned to his country after the recent test series against India. He will turn out for the Cape Cobras in the South African domestic Pro 20 tournament which is at semifinal stage. Continue Reading »

Chennai Super Kings announce their 17 member team on tuesday for their first match against Kings XI Punjab on April 19th at Mohali.

Former indian test bowler Laxmipathy Balaji has been omitted as he is not fit for the clash. Another players who are going to miss this clash are South African stars Makhaya Ntini and Albei Morkel as they will be playing in the domestic pro twenty tournament at that time.

The team management has decided to add an additional player to cover in case of injury to any player. V B Chandrasekhar,director of cricketing matters of team,said that both Ntini and Morkel will join the team on April 26th.They do not want to take any chance so an additional player has been added. Continue Reading »

Walking in the line of Delhi Daredevils’s approach of garnering support for their team by roping in the macho man Akshay Kumar Sachin Tendulkar led Mumbai Indians have brought fore Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador in the upcoming IPL 2008 commencing from 18th April.

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Jesse Ryder, the New Zealand opener has found a place in 20 contracted players for 2008-09 stint in the national team. Ryder, 23, made his One-day international debut this year in England where he averaged a fine 49 in five matches.

Missing the services of their key players like Shane bond, Craig Macmillan, Lou Vincent, Stephen Fleming on account of either their bidding adieu to international cricket or joining the ICL resulting in their ousting from the national team, New Zealand is undergoing a building up process after the transition period started last year.

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