Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Result - India won by 6 wick and 5 in a row


Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Result - India won by 6 wick and 5 in a row

India beat England easily by 6 wickets in the 5th ODI at on Wednesday, 26th November, 2008. India won the toss and invited England to bat first in the day-night game. England scored 270 in 50 overs but India chased easily with 38 balls remaining.

England shown their best batting performance of the series, scored 270 runs in 50 overs thanks to Kavin Pietersen's century, scored 111 unbeaten runs off 128 balls with 10 fours and 1 six well supported by Collingwood and Owais Shah 40 and 66 not out runs respectively.

India started brilliantly wit an opening partnership of 136 runs between Sehwag and Tendulkar, scored 91 off just 73 balls with 15 fours and 1 six and 50 runs respectively. But 2 wickets in 2 balls put England back in the game but 94 runs partnership between Dhoni and Raina, scored 50 and 53 runs respectively take India home for the 5-0 lead in the 7 match series.

Match Summary:

England - 270/4 in 50 overs.

India -
273/4 in 43.4 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 38 balls remaining).

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 5-0.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Preview at Cuttack - Day-Night


Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Preview at Cuttack - Day-Night


India already won the seven match series by 4-0 and 3 matches to go and Indians are planning for a complete wash out when they meet England for the 5th ODI on Wednesday, 26th November, 2008 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. 5th ODI will be a Day-Night game and start from 2.30 PM IST.

India is planning to rest some of the key players and give chance some reseve players as they alredy win the series. Irfan Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may get a chance to play for India.

England is under lot of pressure specially after the won 4-0 against South Africa last month and here they are in danger of losing 7-0.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Result - India won by 19 Runs and Series by 4-0


Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Result - India won by 19 Runs and Series by 4-0


In a thrilling shortened 5th ODI between India beat England by 40 runs in a day-night game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008. Match shortened to 22 overs due to rain India made 166/4 in alloted overs and set a target of 198 runs in 22 overs for England as per rules.

India after invited to bat first started well by Tendulkar and Sehwag. Tendulkar went early and after lot of rains in the middle and cut of overs Sehwag played brilliantly with Gambhir scored 79 runs contributed 69 runs and 40 runs respectively. Yuraj also contributed with 25 off just 11 balls and Yusuf Pathan hit last ball six for his 1 ball he played.

England got a revised target of 198 runs in 22 overs to win the match and stay in series started aggressively by Owais Shah who promoted at no. 3 Shah made 72 runs off 48 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Flitoff also hit 41 off 30 balls but after that England not able to maintained required run rate, and at the end made 178/8, but they fought well

Match Summary:

India - 166/4 in 22 overs.

England - 178/8 in 22 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 19 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 4-0.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Live Score, Streaming at Bangalore - Day/Night


Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Live Score, Streaming at Bangalore - Day/Night

Fourth ODI between India and England will be played on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, the first day night game of the series starting at 2.30 PM IST. India leading the 7 match series by 3-0.

India made two changes in the team and Sachin Tendulkar will likely replace by either Suresh Raina or Rohit Sharma. Their should be no change in the bowling department as all the bowlers are doing well. IndiaIndia will try to wrap up the series at Bangalore by 4-0.

England disparately needs awin to come back in the series as this is the last match to save the series. Collingwood's is out of form is big concern for England in the middle order. Hope England will fight back in the series.

India Playing Eleven for 4th ODI at Bangalore:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar/Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma

England Playing Eleven for 4th ODI at Bangalore:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Graeme Swann, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson


Thursday, November 20, 2008

Indian Team, Squad for 4th & 5th ODI vs Eng - Tendulkar, Irfan In


Indian Team, Squad for 4th & 5th ODI vs Eng - Tendulkar, Irfan In

Indian selectors has announced the team for next two One Day Internationals - ODI i.e. 4th and 5th ODI's of 7 match series against England on Thursday, 20th November, 2008. Sachin Tendulkar has been selected after rest and Irfan Pathan has made surprising come back in the Indian team after long time.

Tendulkar replaced M Vijay who is out without playing any matches and Irfan Pathan replaced out of form RP Singh. Find the Team for next two ODI's.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th & 5th ODI's against England:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain)
Sachin Tendulkar
Gautam Gambhir
Virender Sehwag
Suresh Raina
Rohit Sharma
Yuvraj Singh
Yusuf Pathan
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Munaf Patel
Virat Kohli
Pragyan Ojha
Irfan Pathan

Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Result - India won by 16 Runs on the D-L Method


Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Result - India won by 16 Runs on the D-L Method

India won the 3rd ODI at Kanpur by 16 runs on the D-L Method due to bad light against England on Thursday, 20th November, 2008. Match reduced to 49 overs due to bad light and England won the toss and elected to bat first, scored 240 all out in 48.4 overs and India made 198/5 runs in 40 overs when match stopped and ahead by 16 runs on D-L method.

England got a solid start by Bell and Bopara added 79 runs for the 1st wicket, Bopara scored 60 and Bell made 46 runs but cllapsed to 133/4. England however managed 24 runs thanks to Owais Shah's 40 runs in the end.

India also started well but wickets felt at regular intervals after Sehwag made 68 runs. India was behind the required run rate as light was going dim and Dhoni & Yuraj made quick runs and came ahead according to D-L method.

Harbhajan Singh is awarded man ofthe match award for his 3 for 31. India is now leading the 7 match series by 3-0 and 4th day night ODI will be played on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

Match Summary:

England - 240 all out 48.4 overs.

India - 198/5 in 40 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 16 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match - Harbhajan Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 3-0.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Live Score, Streaming - Ishanth In


Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Live Score, Streaming - Ishanth In

India is planning to extend the lead by 3-0 in the 7 match series as third ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday, 20th December, 2008 At Green Park, Kanpur, 9.30 IST. India is leading the series by 2-0 and won both the matches by big margin of 158 and 54 runs.

For India, Ishanth Sharma is back in the team after injury and will likely to replace RP Singh. Yuraj Singh is in great for and hit 2 centuries in 2 matches along with Gambhir as opener and Yusuf Pathan in lower down the order.

England will likely make one change with Graeme Swann to strenghten weak bowling attack. England has to play really well to stay in the series.

India Playing Eleven for 3rd ODI at Kanpur:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma

England Playing Eleven for 3rd ODI at Kanpur:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Graeme Swann, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ind vs End 3rd ODI Preview at Kanpur - Ishanth is Fit


Ind vs End 3rd ODI Preview at Kanpur - Ishanth is Fit


3rd ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday, 20th December, 2008 at Green Park, Kanpur. India is leading the 7 match series by 2-1.

Star seamer Ishanth Sharma who missed last 2 ODI's is now declared fit and available for 3rd ODI. Ishanth may replace RP Singh or Munaf Patel and rest of the team will be same.

More problem for England, as Ryan Sidebottom is sent back due to injury and They have to do something extraordinary against England the inform India.

Monday, November 17, 2008

India vs England 2nd ODI Result - Ind won by 54 Runs, Yuvi's 2nd Ton


India vs England 2nd ODI Result - Ind won by 54 Runs, Yuvi's 2nd Ton


Yuraj Singh's 2nd consecetive century in as many matches helped India to win the 2nd ODI against England by 54 runs at Indore on Monday, 17th November, 2008. India won the toss and elected to bat first, scored 292/9 in 50 overs and all out England on 238 runs.

India started badly with 3 quick wickets on 29/3 but 134 runs 4th wicket partnership between Gambhir and Yuraj, scored 70 runs and 118 runs respectively put them back into the game and a late assault by Yusuf Pathan hit 50 runs off just 29 balls with 2 fours and 4 six.

Yuvraj is in great form in his 2nd back to back hundred 118 runs off 122 balls with 15 fours and 2 sixes continuing from his 1st match of 138 runs. Yuraj also took 4 wickets and was enough to take 2nd man of the match award.

England never in the position to chase down required runs as they lost wickets at regular intervals. 96 runs 2nd wicket and 74 runs 4th wicket partnership made some hope but Yuraj got Flintoff and Pietersen in the same over demolished their chances.

Match Summary:

India -
292/9 in 50 overs.

England - 238 all out 47 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 54 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 2-0.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Ind vs End 2nd ODI Live Score, Streaming, Indore - Yuraj doubtful


Ind vs End 2nd ODI Live Score, Streaming, Indore - Yuraj doubtful

2nd ODI between host India and England will be played on Monday, 17th November, 2008 at Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground, Indore from 9.30 IST. India won the 1st ODI at Rajkot by 158 runs 2 days ago and leading the 7 match series by 1-0.

India still waiting for the fitness of Ishanth Sharma and 1st ODI century maker Yuraj Singh and their availability in the 2nd ODI is still doubtful. The final team will be declared on Monday Morning. India is clear favorite for the 2nd ODI.

England after heavy defeat in the first match will try to be more aggressive to bounce back in the series according to their coach Peter Moores. Left-arm medium-pacer Ryan Sidebottom is a;so doubtful for the match.

India Playing Eleven for 2nd ODI at Indore:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh

England Playing Eleven for 2nd ODI at Indore:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson



Friday, November 14, 2008

Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Result - India won by 158 Runs


Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Result - India won by 158 Runs

Yuraj Singh's 138 runs in just 78 balls set a crushing win for India against England in the 1st ODI on Friday, 14th Nov, 2008 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot. England won the toss and invited India to bat 1st and scored 387/5 in 50 overs and restricted England to 229 all out.

India got a flurring start with the openaers Sehwag and gambhir put 127 runs in just 20 overs with Sehwag hit 85 runs off 73 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes and Gambhir scored 51 runs.

But the real push was from Yuraj Singh as he was in brilliant form and hit fastest ODI century against England with 16 fours and 6 sixes. This is also the highest run against England.

In reply Zaheer khan push England on the back foot with 3 wickets and the reduced to 76/5 but Pietersen and Bopara shown some fight with hal centuries, but all out on 229 runs in 37.4 overs.

Match Summary:

India -
387/5 in 50 overs.

England - 229 all out 37.4 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 158 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 1-0.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Live Score, Rajkot - Ishanth Injured


Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Live Score, Rajkot - Ishanth Injured

First match of 7 ODI series between host India and England will be played on Friday, 14th November, 2008 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot from 9.30 IST. India recently won test series against world champion Australia by 2-0 and England won 4-0 against South Africa in ODI's.

Sachin Tendulkar has been rested for 1st 3 ODI's and Ishanth Sharm is out due to injury in first ODI and Zaheer, Munaf and RP Singh will do the fast bowling responsibilities. Gautam Gambhir will open the inning after one match ban with Sehwag.

The return of Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison is good for
England as Ryan Sidebottom is injured. England is looking good under new captain Kevin Pietersen and Flintoff's form will be vital for them to do anything in the series.

Indian Playing Eleven for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh

England Playing Eleven for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Indian Squad, Team for 1st 3 ODI's against England


Indian Squad, Team for 1st 3 ODI's against England


7 match One Day International - ODI Series between host India and England starting from 14th November, to 2nd December, 2008. Sachin Tendulkar has been rested for 1st 3 ODI's as India has declared team only for 1st 3 ODI's.

India Team, Squad for first three ODI's:

MS Dhoni (Captain/wk)
Virender Sehwag (vc)
Gautam Gambhir
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Virat Kohli
Pragyan Ojha
Munaf Patel
Yusuf Pathan
Suresh Raina
Ishant Sharma
Rohit Sharma
RP Singh
Murali Vijay
Yuvraj Singh

2008 England Tour of India - England Team, Squad for 7 ODI's


2008 England Tour of India - England Team, Squad for 7 ODI's

England Cricket borad has selected a young team for the 7 Oneday Internationals in India under the newcaptain Kevin Pieterson. Find the England team for seven ODI's starting from 14th November, 2008.

England Team for seven ODI's:

Kevin Pietersen (captain)
James Anderson
Ian Bell
Ravi Bopara
Stuart Broad
Paul Collingwood
Alastair Cook
Andrew Flintoff
Steve Harmison
Samit Patel
Matt Prior (wk)
Owais Shah
Ryan Sidebottom
Graeme Swann
Luke Wright

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

India vs England ODI Series Schedule, Time Table, Fixture


India vs England ODI Series Schedule, Time Table, Fixture

2008 England tour of India will start with 7 One Day International - ODI followed by 2 test matches which is bisected by inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament. ODI series starting from 14th November, 2008 to 2nd December, 2008.

2008 India vs England ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI:
Friday, 14th November, 2008
at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot

2nd ODI:
Monday, 17th November, 2008
at Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground, Indore

3rd ODI:
Thursday, 20th November, 2008
at Green Park, Kanpur

4th ODI: Day/Night
Sunday, 23rd November, 2008
at
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

5th ODI: Day/Night
Wednesday, 26th November, 2008
at
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

6th ODI:
Saturday, 29th November, 2008
at
Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

7th ODI: Day/Night
Tuesday, 2nd December, 2008
at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Monday, November 10, 2008

India won Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 2-0 - Goodbye Ganguly


India won Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 2-0 - Goodbye Ganguly

India won the 4th and final test match by 172 runs on the 5th day and hence the series and Border Gavaskar Trophy by 2-0 on Monday, 10th November, 2008 at Nagpur. Chasing a target of 382 runs to retain the trophy http://cancunallinclusivevacation.net/ bowled out on 209 runs before tea.

http://cancunallinclusivevacation.net/ started the chase from 13/0 and soon reduced to 50/2 but Hayden was in good form and fought well with 77 runs and after that Australian collpased and all out on 209 runs in 50.2 overs.

This is India's first series win over Australia in eight years and regained the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy. India also won the 2nd match at Mohali. Indian spinners Harbhajan and Amit Mishra bowled superbly took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.

Dhoni let the Saurav Ganguly, playing his last test as a tribute to captain the side and that was a defining spirit for the game and Indian cricket.

Debutant Jason KKrejza awarded Man of the Match for his 12 wickets in the match and Ishanth Sharma has won the car for Man of the Series.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning -
441 all out in 124.5 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 355 all out 134.4 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 295 all out in 82.4 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 209 all out in 50.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 172 runs.

Man of The Match - Jason Krejza (Australia).

Man of The Series - Ishanth Sharma (India).

Series - India won the 4-match series 2-0.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

India set a target of 382 runs to win 4th Test on 5th day - Live Score


India set a target of 382 runs to win 4th Test on 5th day - Live Score


4 match series between India and Australiaa still in the interesting stage for the final day of the series as India set a target of 382 runs for Australia to win this Test match and retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy in maximum 91 overs. India made 295 runs in the 2nd inning and 86 runs 1st inning lead.

India got a cracking start as Sehwag and Vijay put 116 runs 1st wicket partnership in 28 overs before middle order collapsed and reduced to 166/6. But a fine partnership of 108 runs between skipper Dhoni and Harbhajan put India in a safe position. Unfortunately Saurav Ganguly out on a duck in his last inning.

Australia have a chanse to win this test and level the sries and retain the trophy. Krejza and Watson bowled well and took 4 wickets each. Krejza finished his debut Test with figures of 12 for 358.


Match Summary:

India 1st Inning -
441 all out in 124.5 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 355 all out 134.4 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 295 all out in 82.4 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 13/0 1.3 overs, require another 369 runs with 10 wickets remaining.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first

So watch out the 5th and final day of the series and hope for a thrilling finish.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

India take 86 runs lead in 4th Test vs Aus - 4th day Live Score


India take 86 runs lead in 4th Test vs Aus - 4th day Live Score

India put the pressure back on the world champion Australia by taking a crucial 86 runs 1st inning lead at the stump of day 3 of the 4th and final test match in Nagpur. India bowled out Australia on 355 just before the stumps and were zero without loss in the 2nd inning with 2 days left.

Australia started the day from 189/2 but allowed to scored only 45 runs in the first session of the day due to discipline off side bowling with packed off side fielding. Katich completed his century but departed soon and three quick wickets in 2nd session and Hussey run out on 90 put Australian on the back foot.

For India, Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets, Sharma nad Mishra took 2 wickets each and Zaheer Khan took 1 and two brilliant run outs by debutant M Vijay.

Australia trailing the series by 1-0 and has to win this match in order to retain Gavaskar Border Trophy and India needs just a draw to clinch the series. So watch for the 4th day match on Sunday, 9th november and see what both team do.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Ind - 441, Aus - 189/2 - 4th Test 3rd day Live Score


Ind - 441, Aus - 189/2 - 4th Test 3rd day Live Score

India scored 441 runs thanks to superb inning by Saurav Ganguly, but Australia fight back well to score 189/2 at the stumps of day 2 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. Ganguly scored 85 runs in his last match.

India started the day fromm 311/5 as Dhoni and Gangulyy put 119 runs partnership to take India to 441. Debutant Jason Krejza took 8 wickets in 1st inning.

In reply Australia fought well as they reduced 74/2 but 115 runs unbeaten 3rd wicket partnership between katich and Hussey put them in strong position.

Watch 3rd day play as match is in very intresting position.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tendulkar's 40th Ton put India on Top vs Aus - 4th Test 2nd day Live Score


Tendulkar's 40th Ton put India on Top vs Aus - 4th Test 2nd day Live Score


Tendulkar finally hit a century after a long time on the first day of the fourth and final test match against Australia at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. India were 311 for 5 at the stumps of day 1.

Tendulkar hit his 4oth test century in the final session of the day scored 109 runs off 188 balls with 12 fours. India won the toss and elected to bat first and got a cracking start as Sehwag and M Vijay put 98 runs in 18 overs.

Sehwag scored 66 runs off 69 balls with 9 fours and 1 six. VVS Laxman playing his 100th test scored 64 runs and put a 146 runs for the third wicket with Tendulkar.

John Krejza took 3 crucial wicket on his debut and make Australia in the math after a good start by India. Australia have to play well tomorrow in order to stay in the match.

Ind vs Aus 4th & Final Test Live Score, Streaming - M Vijay will Open


Ind vs Aus 4th & Final Test Live Score, Streaming - M Vijay will Open

The climax of the 2oo8 India vs Australia test match series is going begin from Thursday, 6th November, 2008 as the fourth and final test match between two top team will start the all new stadium of Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, at 9.30 IST.

For India its a special match for so many reason like, last match for Saurav Ganguly, 100th test match for VVS Laxman and a chance to win the Border Gavaskar trophy after a long time.

In form batsman and highest run scorer in the series Gautam Gambhir is out due to 1 match ban and M Vijay, the Tamil Nadu opener, will open the inning in his international debut match. Harbhajan Singh will also like come back after injury for spin friendly wicket with Amit Mishra.

For Australia its do and die match for them in order to level the series and retain the trophy, as they have not lost any test series since 2005 Ashes. Important thing is that Matthew Hayden's return to form during the Delhi Test and spinner Jason Krejza could make his debut.

India's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

M Vijay, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma.


Australia's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark/Jason Krejza.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

India vs Australia 4th Test Preview - Farewell for Ganguly


India vs Australia 4th Test Preview - Farewell for Ganguly

India is going in the 4th and final test match with 1-0 lead over world champion Australia, starting from Thursday, 6th November, to Monday, 10yh November, 2008 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur at 9.30 local time. This is the last match for Saurav Ganguly.

India is only require a draw in the 4th test in order to win the series. Inform opener Gautam Gambhir's inclusion is in doubt due to ban in the last test. After the retirement of Anil Kumble Amit Mishra and Harbhajan will fill th espin section.

Australia must have to win this test in order to retain the Border Gavaskar trophy. Australia is planning to debut offspinner Jason Krejza who has taken 43 wickets at 50.09 in 24 first-class games.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Drawn - Kumble Retires from Cricket


Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Drawn - Kumble Retires from Cricket

India's Test captain Anil Kumble announced his sudden retirement from International cricket on Sunday, 2nd November, 2008 after the 3rd test match between India and Australia ended in a draw at Kotla, Delhi. Kotla was the same ground where Kumble took his famous 10 wicket in an inning against Pakistan.

The Indian skipper announced his retirement just before declaring India's second innings on 208 for five, a lead of 244 and given Australia a profilic task of 245 runs in maximum 23 overs. Kumble started with the new ball in the 2nd inning before match ended in a draw.

VVS Laxman announced Man of the Match for his first innings double hundred and an unbeaten half-century in the second earlier on the fifth day. Australia started the morning with 2 quick wickets but Gautam Gambhir (36) and Sachin Tendulkar (47) kept India afloat until Laxman (57 not out) and Sourav Ganguly (32 not out) led India to their declaration total deep into the final session.

Kumble was the second player in history, after Jim Laker, to bag 10 wickets in an inning. He took 619 wickets, in 132 tests, the most among Indians and third on the all-time list. He also led the team in 14 Tests with 3 wins.


Match Summary:

India 1st Inning -
613/7 dec. in 161 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 577 all out in179.3 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 208/5 dec. in 77.3 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 31/0 in179.3 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - Match drawn.

Man of The Match - VVS Laxman (India).

Series - India led the 4-match series 1-0.


India is going with 1-0, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni will now lead into the fourth and final Test at Nagpur, starting from Thursday, 6th November to Monday, 10th November, 2008.