Tuesday, 10 May 2011
CRICKET NEWS SEASON OF10 MAY 2011................
- Sloppy Mumbai succumb in big upset
- Disciplined Pune outplay uninspired Deccan
- Sri Lanka in running to host 2012 England-Pakistan series
- England captaincy choices "fascinating" - Pietersen
- Can Watson lift his game and inspire Rajasthan?
- Beware the IPL's success stories
Beware the IPL's success stories
Do you remember the Goa Cannon? He's been silent, like an antique one on the rampart of an old fort, a while now. Back in the first season of the Indian Premier League, when it was the Garden of Eden before the scandals and the declining TV ratings, that was the sobriquet Shane Warne gave Swapnil Asnodkar. A franchise expected to bring up the rear stormed to the top of the table and stayed there, and Asnodkar played a huge part with his exuberant and chancy strokeplay
Can Watson lift his game and inspire Rajasthan?..............
Shane Warne is screaming in the headlines. He is angry, and letting the world know. His fans believe he is right about his pitch complaints, his critics believe he is whining and the neutrals are puzzled. Meanwhile, Rajasthan's campaign is in a crucial phase: Fifth in point tables, five wins and five losses, and can either ascend the ladder or slip down the snake. An angry Warne might just be the inspiring factor that can propel this team
England captaincy choices "fascinating" - Pietersen
After being passed over for the role of England ODI captain despite making his interest in the position known, Kevin Pietersen will mark his return from injury by captaining Surrey in this week's three-day game against Cambridge MCCU.
Sri Lanka in running to host 2012 England-Pakistan series
Sri Lanka is in the running to host the England-Pakistan Test and one-day series scheduled for early 2012, with continuing security concerns preventing England from travelling to Pakistan. Sri Lanka Cricket's secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said he was "very positive" about Sri Lanka being handed the hosting rights, though the PCB said it has yet to make a decision
Disciplined Pune outplay uninspired Deccan
Pune Warriors 137 for 4 (Pandey 49, Ganguly 32*) 2-17) by six wickets beat Deccan Chargers 136 for 8 (Marsh 4-25, Yuvraj
Indian Premier League 2011.......................Sloppy Mumbai succumb in big upset
Kings XI Punjab 163 for 8 (Marsh 43, Karthik 31, Munaf 5-21) beat Mumbai Indians 87 (Bhatt 4-22)
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