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IPL franchisees to form new body
In a move that is bound to have far-reaching implications, the eight franchisees of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have decided to come together and form their own union with a view to provide a forum to address their grievances.
Pujara marks his return with unbeaten half-century on Day One
In his first competitive game since April, Cheteshwar Pujara hit an unbeaten 52 as Saurashtra put on 236 for the loss two wickets against Maharashtra. After recovering from a knee injury, Pujara sat out the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh. Opting to bat first, Saurashtra lost opener Sagar Jogiyani early, but Chirag Pathak and veteran Shitanshu Kotak combined to get through the difficult period. Though Pathak missed out on a century � making 90 of 178 balls � he put on 127 runs for the second wicket along with Kotak to put Saurashtra in control. Kotak and Pujara were unbeaten on 85 and 52 respectively at stumps were drawn on Day One. For Maharashtra, Fallah and Kedar Jhadav took one wicket apiece.
Malik's six-wicket haul blows away Mumbai
The much-feared rains stayed away and there was finally some cricketing action in the city after three high-profile contests were almost completely washed out last week. While Mumbai took on Himachal Pradesh in their third round Ranji Trophy match at the BKC ground on Tuesday, the city's age-group teams � including the under-12 girls' team � kept trickling in for their practice sessions on the sidelines.
Play called off due to damp pitch
The unseasonal downpour on Monday ended up ruining an entire day for well over 8000 citizens of Ghaziabad, who had gathered for first day's play of the UP-Baroda Ranji Trophy match.
Dharmani plays a lone hand as Punjab struggle
As the teams retired after the day's play, the visitors' dressing room was markedly more animated than the hosts, and with enough justification.
CCET claim cricket title
A strong batting display by Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (CCET) saw them trounce Gobindgarh Public College, Alour by seven wickets in the final match to win the Panjab University Inter-College Cricket (Men) B-Division championship held at the PU grounds on Tuesday. Amitej scored a brilliant 63, while Mayank contributed an unbeaten 44 runs. Batting first, Gobindgarh College were bundled out for 148 in 30 overs. Saurav top scored with 38 runs, while Mohan contributed 34 runs. Prabhjot bowled an inspired spell and returned with a rich haul of 4 for 26. Janamjai scalped 3 for 30. In reply, CCET made 152 for 3 in 22.5 overs. Amitej and Mayank played some good shots all over the ground to help the team record a facile win.
Warne bats for youngsters in Australia Test side
With Australia still struggling to cope up with the retirements of some key players, spin legend Shane Warne has called on the selectors to pump in young blood in the team before it is too late.
Johnson admits row with mother behind Ashes meltdown
Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson admitted that a bitter row with his mother led to his meltdown during this year's Ashes, which the Ricky Ponting's men lost.
Saqlain's presence not an advantage for NZ: Intikhab
Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam on Monday said former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq helping New Zealand in the Test series commencing tomorrow will not give the hosts any advantage.
India elect to bat in Kanpur Test
Kanpur, Nov 24 (IANS) Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test at Green Park stadium here Tuesday.
Cricket Interviews
I wasn't good enough to play for Mumbai: Bangar
Mumbai has a great set up for budding cricketers but I was never good enough to get into their main squad, says Sanjay Bangar.
Idol Worship
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Expert Cricket Columns
Partab Ramchand
Friday, November 20, 2009A welcome development
We have seen the referral system tried out at Wimbledon and it worked really well. There is no reason to believe that it will not work in cricket too.
Graham Thorpe
Friday, November 20, 2009Strauss must re-exert his authority
The tourists missed Strauss's conviction in marshalling the side in the field and his batting is always valuable because he is such a fluid player when he is in form.
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