Airtel wins India corporate sponsorship rights for 3 years at a price of Rs 3.33 Crores

Bharti Airtel - India's largest telecom company, has won the corporate sponsorship rights for all international series played in India for the next three years. Airtel won the bid at a cost of Rs 3.33 ($707,545) crores per match, which covers Tests, ODIs and Twenty20 games.

Airtel outbid 10other companies on their way to win the race, including Idea Cellular, the telecom company from the Birla group, and cell phone makers Karbonn Mobile and MicroMax. It is the first time international cricket in India will have a regular tournament and series sponsor, like England does with nPower or Australia with Vodafone.

Airtel is also the lead sponsor for the Champions League Twenty20, having paid a reported Rs 170 crore ($36 million) for a five-year period. The company also bid for the rights to sponsor the Indian team earlier this year, but lost out to the Sahara Group.

SRL vs NZL Triseries 4th ODI Result - Match abandoned due to rain, both teams share 2 points

Fourth match of Micromax tri-series between host Sri Lanka and New Zealand has been abandoned due to rain on the 2nd consecutive day and both teams share 2 points each on Friday, 20th August, 2010 at Dambulla.

New Zealand won the toss on reserve day after washed out earlier and elected to bat first and Sri Lanka were at good position with 203/3 in 43.4 overs when rain stopped play.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 203/3 in 43.4 overs (Dilshan 44, , Jayawardhane 59*, Styris 2-36)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bowl first.

Result - No Result.

Points - New Zealand 2, Sri Lanka 2

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score - SRL vs NZL Micromax Tri-Series Live Commentary

Fourth match of the Micromax tri nation series will be played between host Sri Lanka and New Zealand in a day-night game on Thursday, 19th August, 2010 at Dambullla starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Watch and enjoy the live score with ball by ball commentary of the Micromax tri-series 4th match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Micromax Tri Series 4th ODI Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

SRL vs NZL Micromax Tri Series 4th ODI Preview - Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Teams for 4th Match

After 3 matches with each team won 1 game, host Sri Lanka and New Zealand will meet in the 2nd round, 4th match of Micromax tri-series on Thursday, 19th August, 2010 at at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in a day night game and timing will be 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST.

Sri Lanka already beat New Zealand in this series and they will have psychological advantage as the race for the final will be tough. After Randiv's controversy for denying Sehwag to complete his century with a no ball, Sri Lanka will try to show some good show. They are currently at the bottom place and they have to win this match to avoid early elimination. Randiv won't play due to 1 match ban on him replaced by Rangna Herath.

New Zealand leading the points table thanks to bonus point 200 runs win over India in the 1st match. New Zealand lost their last match to Sri Lanka and if they win with a bonus point they will qualify for the final and for that they have to come good with the bat.

Sri Lankan Playing 11 for Micromax Tri-Series 4th Match:

Kumar Sangakkara (C/wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Silva, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Mathews, Chamara Kapugedera, Dilhara Fernando, Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga

New Zealand Playing 11 for Micromax Tri-Series 4th Match:

Ross Taylor (Cap), Jesse Ryder, Grant Elliott, Kane Williamson, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Jacob Oram, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Daryl Tuffey, Scott Styris.

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Photos - IND vs SRL Micromax Tri-Series Pictures, Images

Bowlers ans Virender Sehwag's unbeaten 99 runs off 100 balls helps India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets and also got crucial bonus point.