Ashraful returns for Pakistan Tests

2011-12-07T07:30:25Z

Bangladesh's selectors have recalled former captain and middle-order batsman Mohammad Ashraful for a two-Test series against Pakistan starting in Chittagong on Friday.

Ashraful, who has scored 2,418 runs in 56 Tests, had been axed for the two home Tests against the

Indian cricketer Kohli warned for showing dissent

2011-12-06T04:30:19Z

Young India batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Kohli, 23, stood his ground for "a considerable time" after being given out leg-before during the third one-day international against the <...

Rampaul fires Windies to vital ODI win

2011-12-05T15:30:25Z

Ravi Rampaul and debutant Sunil Narine shared six wickets to bowl the West Indies to a crucial 16-run victory over India in the third one-day international on Monday.

Fast bowler Rampaul finished with 4-57 and off-spinner Narine with 2-34 as the West Indies bowled India out for 244...

India win as Kohli upstages Rampaul

2011-12-02T16:30:23Z

Virat Kohli smashed a robust 117 to power India to a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the second one-day international on Friday despite Ravi Rampaul's record tail-end knock.

Rampaul cracked 86 not out, the highest score by a number 10 batsman in one-dayers, to help the touri...

Sharma guides India to win over Windies

2011-11-29T15:30:43Z

Rohit Sharma hit a responsible 72 under pressure as India survived a top-order collapse to post a thrilling one-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening one-dayer on Tuesday.

India were reeling at 59-5 following Kemar Roach's three-wicket burst and Andre Russell's double strike before reaching the 212-run target with ...

India bank on youth in Windies ODI series

2011-11-28T19:30:34Z

World champions India will count on their young stars to deliver when they take on fast-improving West Indies in a one-day series starting in Cuttack on Tuesday.

The hosts have rested batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni...

India, West Indies in exciting Test draw

2011-11-26T11:30:06Z

Indian spinners Pragyan Ojha and Ravichandran Ashwin plotted a sensational West Indies collapse before the third and final Test ended in a thrilling draw with scores level on the last day on Saturday.

Left-arm spinner Ojha finished with 6-47 and off-spinner Ashwin with 4-34 as the West Indies were dismissed f...

Heartbreak as Tendulkar misses 100th century

2011-11-25T11:30:10Z

Sachin Tendulkar fell agonisingly short of an unprecedented 100th hundred while Ravichandran Ashwin hit a maiden century as the third Test between India and the West Indies headed for a draw on Friday.

Tendulkar scored a superb 94 and Ashwin a robust 103 in on...

Tendulkar on course for 100th century

2011-11-24T11:30:39Z

Sachin Tendulkar stayed on course for an unprecedented 100th international century as India made a strong reply on the third day of the third and final Test against the West Indies on Thursday.

The master batsman was unbeaten on 67 while Rahul Dravid (82) compl...

Windies posts mammoth score in India cricket Test

2011-11-23T09:30:38Z

Darren Bravo continued his dream run with a third century in four Tests to help the West Indies post a mammoth 575-9 on the second day of the third and final Test against India on Wednesday.

Bravo, cousin of former West Indies batting great Brian Lara, dominated the Indian attack with a superb 166 as the tourists scored 308 run...

Windies make merry with Bravo dream run

2011-11-23T09:30:28Z

Darren Bravo continued his dream run with a third century in four Tests to help the West Indies post a mammoth 575-9 on the second day of the third and final Test against India on Wednesday.

Bravo, cousin of former West Indies batting great Brian Lara, dominated the Indian attack with a superb 166 as the tourists scored 308 run...

Edwards, Bravo boost Windies in third India Test

2011-11-22T10:30:24Z

In-form Kirk Edwards and Darren Bravo capped an impressive West Indies batting performance with unbeaten half-centuries on the opening day of the third and final Test against India on Tuesday.

Edwards (65 not out) and left-handed Bravo (57 not out) put on 117 for the unfinished thi...

India aim for clean sweep in West Indies Test

2011-11-21T18:30:27Z

India are looking to keep the pressure on the beleaguered West Indies in the third and final Test of their series starting in Mumbai on Tuesday as they seek to seal a 3-0 series whitewash.

The hosts have cantered to a 2-0 lead, winning the opening Test in New Delhi by five wickets and t...

Windies sweat over Chanderpaul fitness

2011-11-21T10:30:27Z

Key West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul is racing against time to be fit for the third and final Test against India, starting at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The experienced left-hander, wi...

Windies batsman Edwards in awe of Tendulkar

2011-11-20T09:30:20Z

Fast-rising West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards on Sunday conceded he finds it difficult to concentrate on his fielding when Indian batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar is at the crease.

Tendulkar, the world's leading scorer in both Test and one-day cricket, needs just one more hundred to complete an unprecedented centu...

100th ton "just a number" for Tendulkar

2011-11-18T05:30:21Z

Indian star Sachin Tendulkar says he is not weighed down by expectations over his 100th century as he headed home to Mumbai for next week's final Test against the West Indies.

As millions of fans wait for him to become the first batsman in history to score a century of international hundreds, the 38-year-old appeared unruffled...

Windies can hold heads high - Bravo

2011-11-17T17:30:23Z

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo said Thursday his team can take a lot of pride from their brave second-innings batting performance despite losing the Test series against India.

The left-hander smashed a superb 136 before the tourists lost the second Test by an innings and 15 runs on the penultimate day at

India win Windies series despite Bravo ton

2011-11-17T10:30:39Z

Pragyan Ojha and Ravichandran Ashwin shared four wickets as India beat a resilient West Indies by an innings and 15 runs in the second Test to clinch the series at Eden Gardens in West Indies' Darren Bravo slowed India's charge towards a series victory with a brilliant 117 not out Thursday as they fought back after conceding a massive 478 first innings lead at Eden Gardens.

Left-handed Bravo was unbeaten for his second hundred in three Tests as the West Indi...

India eye Test series win against West Indies

2011-11-16T12:30:43Z

India strengthened their chances of winning the second Test and the series despite the West Indies' improved batting show after a first-innings collapse on the third day on Wednesday.

The West Indies, dismissed for 153 in their first innings in reply to India's mammoth 631-7 declared, did better in their second innings to reach 195-3 at stumps at Pragyan Ojha grabbed four wickets as the West Indies were dismissed for just 153 on the third day of the second Test at Eden Gardens on Wednesday in reply to India's mammoth first-innings 631-7 declared.

The left-arm spinner finished with 4-64 as the tourists lost their remaining e...

Windies falter as Laxman, Dhoni run riot

2011-11-15T11:30:43Z

Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni led India's run-spree with superb centuries to put their team in command on the second day of the second Test against a hapless West Indies on Tuesday.

Middle-order batsman Laxman hit a stylish 176 not out and skipper Dhoni a robust 144 as India posted a massive 631-7 declared in their first...

Dravid ton puts India in control of second Test

2011-11-14T15:30:32Z

Rahul Dravid cracked a brilliant 119 to put India on course for a big total on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

The 38-year-old batsman hit two sixes and nine fours in ...

Seize key moments, Sammy tells Windies

2011-11-13T17:30:25Z

The West Indies need to win key moments in the second Test against India starting at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday in a bid to bounce back in the series, skipper Darren Sammy said.

The tourists trail 1-0 in the three-Test series...

India look to wrap it up with spin

2011-11-12T14:30:33Z

Buoyant India will hope to dominate the West Indies again with spin as they bid to secure a series-clinching win in the second Test starting at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

The latest spin duo of Ravichandran A...

India debutant gets early wedding gift

2011-11-09T15:30:21Z

Soon-to-be-married Ravichandran Ashwin was delighted with his nine-wicket haul that helped India win the first Test against the West Indies on Wednesday.

The debutant off-spinner played a big role in India's five-wicket victory, taking three in the first innings and six in the second on a low, slow pitch at the

Tendulkar's historic runs lift India victory hopes

2011-11-08T11:30:11Z

Debutant Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed six wickets and Sachin Tendulkar completed 15,000 Test runs to boost India's hopes of winning the opening Test against the West Indies on Tuesday.

Tendulkar was unbeaten on 33 as India reached 152-2 in their second innings ...

Sammy, Bishoo spark India collapse vs Windies

2011-11-07T11:02:08Z

Darren Sammy and Devendra Bishoo shared five wickets to trigger India's collapse on the second day of the opening Test against the West Indies on Monday.

Seamer Sammy took three wickets off 11 balls while leg-spinner Bishoo bagged 2-55 as India failed to capitalise on a brisk...

Edwards duo put Windies on top in Dhaka Test

2011-11-07T09:01:35Z

Fidel Edwards grabbed five quick wickets and Kirk Edwards cracked an impressive 121 to help the West Indies gain the upper hand in the series-deciding second Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Fast bowler Edwards finished with 5-58 for his 11th haul of five or more wick...

Bangladesh strike back in Windies Test

2011-11-07T09:01:26Z

Bangladesh's spinners grabbed two quick wickets with the second new ball to leave the second and final Test against the West Indies evenly poised after the opening day on Saturday.

The West Indies were strongly placed at 226-3 before reaching 253-5 in their first innings at stumps, with Kirk Edwards unbeaten on an impressive 71 and

Windies hope to bat better in Dhaka

2011-11-07T09:01:14Z

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy wants his batsmen to fire in a bid to win the series-deciding second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka from Saturday.

The tourists conceded a 106-run lead in the rain-hit opening Test in Bangladesh's Elias Sunny made a memorable seven-wicket debut against the West Indies in the rain-hit opening Test, which ended in a draw on the fifth and final day on Tuesday.

The left-arm spinner grabbed 6-94 in the first innings and 1-34 in the second as the West Indies finished at 100-2 after being set a 226-run target to win...

Sunny boosts Bangladesh in Windies Test

2011-10-24T10:30:38Z

Elias Sunny bagged four wickets on his debut to boost Bangladesh's hopes of taking a first innings lead in the opening Test against the West Indies on Monday.

The left-arm spinner took 4-56 as the West Indies reached 144-5 in their first innings at stumps on the penultimate day in reply to Bangladesh's total of 350-9 declared.

Sunny, 25, did not have to wait long for his firs...

West Indies tell Gayle to withdraw criticism

2011-10-20T04:30:30Z

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle was on Thursday told to retract his bitter criticism of the region's governing body if he wanted to resurrect his international career.

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) told the big-hitting batsman that they are prepared to negotiate a way out ...

In-form Simmons replaces injured Barath in test squad

2011-10-18T20:30:15Z

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons was rewarded for some impressive batting in the one day series with Bangladesh by replacing the injured Adrian Barath for the test series, The West Indies Cricket ...

Bangladesh thrash Windies in third ODI

2011-10-18T11:30:08Z

Shakib Al Hasan bagged four wickets to set up Bangladesh's consolation eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third and final one-day international on Tuesday.

The tourists were dismissed for their second-lowest total of 61 after being put in to bat, with left-arm spinner Shakib finishing with a career-best 4-1...

Windies eye one-day sweep in Bangladesh

2011-10-17T11:30:31Z

The West Indies are determined to make a clean sweep of the one-day series against Bangladesh with a victory in the third and final match, skipper Darren Sammy said on Monday.

The tourists have already gained an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series after winning the opening one-dayer by 40 runs and the second by eight wickets in ...

Samuels, Simmons star in Windies series win

2011-10-15T18:30:12Z

Marlon Samuels and Lendl Simmons cracked half-centuries to help the West Indies clinch the one-day series with an easy eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second match on Saturday.

Samuels scored a brisk 88 not out and opener Simmons an impressive 80 as the West...

Windies win Bangladesh one-day series

2011-10-15T13:30:15Z

Marlon Samuels and Lendl Simmons cracked half-centuries to help the West Indies clinch the one-day series with an easy eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second match on Saturday.

Samuels scored a brisk 88 not out and opener Simmons an impressive 80 as the West...

Simmons shapes Windies win with maiden ODI ton

2011-10-13T14:30:11Z

Lendl Simmons smashed a maiden century to set up the West Indies' comfortable 40-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening one-day international on Thursday.

The opener, 26, hit two sixes and eight fours in his 124-ball 122 as the West Indies posted 298-4 before restricting Bangladesh to 258-7 for a 1-0 lead in the three-ma...

West Indies vow to bounce back in Bangladesh

2011-10-13T02:32:32Z

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he was confident his team will come back strongly in the one-day series after opening the Bangladesh tour with a close defeat.

The tourists lost the one-off Twenty20 international by three wickets in a thrilling finish in Dhaka on Tues...

Windies vow to bounce back in Bangladesh

2011-10-12T20:30:13Z

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said Wednesday he was confident his team will come back strongly in the one-day series after opening the Bangladesh tour with a close defeat.

The tourists lost the one-off Twenty20 international by three wickets in a thrilling finish in Dhaka

Rahim leads Bangladesh to T20 win over Windies

2011-10-11T13:30:22Z

New captain Mushfiqur Rahim smashed a six off the penultimate ball to lead Bangladesh to a thrilling three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the one-off Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

Bangladesh needed six runs in the last over to achieve a modest 133-run target before wicketkeeper-batsman Rahim (41 not out) hit...

Gayle gap haunts Windies in Bangladesh Twenty20

2011-10-10T17:30:51Z

The glaring absence of Chris Gayle stood out as the West Indies prepared to open their Bangladesh tour with a Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The explosive left-hander was omitted for the tour, which also includes three one-dayers and two Tests, following a breakdown in his r...

Windies 'ready' for tough Bangladesh tour

2011-10-05T06:30:26Z

West Indies team manager Richie Richardson on Wednesday promised exciting cricket and a series of close contests during his team's tour in Bangladesh.

The team, led by all-rounder Darren Sammy, arrived in ...

West Indies' Samuels cleared to bowl

2011-09-29T04:30:18Z

The West Indies were given a boost on Thursday ahead of their Bangladesh tour when all-rounder Marlon Samuels was cleared to bowl by the sport's world governing body.

The off-spinner, a key member of the West Indies Test, one-day and Twenty20 squads for the tour, had been suspended from bowling after being reported for a s...

Windies stun England with 25-run win

2011-09-25T18:30:12Z

Spinner Garey Mathurin enjoyed a memorable debut as he inspired the West Indies to a surprise 25-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international at the Oval on Sunday.

The 28-year-old left-armer from St Lucia took 3-9 in his four overs as England crumbl...

Swann named England captain for West Indies T20s

2011-09-14T07:30:33Z

Graeme Swann was on Wednesday named captain of England's squad for two Twenty20 internationals against the West Indies.

With injured captain and vice-captain Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan currently u...

Bangladesh sack cricket captain, vice-captain

2011-09-05T12:30:38Z

The Bangladesh Cricket Board sacked national team captain Shakib Al Hasan and vice-captain Tamim Iqbal on Monday following the squad's unsuccessful tour of Zimbabwe.

"Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have been relieved of captaincy and vice-ca...

England to play extra Windies T20s

2011-08-03T11:30:28Z

England are to play two additional Twenty20 internationals against the West Indies in September in a bid to fulfil broadcast obligations three years after the collapse of the Stanford Super Series.

Both matches will take place at The Oval, the London home of Surrey, on September 23 and 25.

Fletcher factor can boost India, says Laxman

2011-07-16T19:30:11Z

VVS Laxman believes India coach Duncan Fletcher will play a key role in his team's bid to win their forthcoming Test series against England.

Fletcher took over as India coach earlier this year and Laxman insists he felt the benefits of working with the former England chief duri...

India can win England series: Harbhajan

2011-07-12T07:30:16Z

Key spinner Harbhajan Singh said Tuesday that a full-strength India had the resources to overcome tough conditions in England and clinch the upcoming four-Test series.

"From what I have read and heard, there will be lot of bounce and pace, and that we will get green wickets. We don't mind, as we know we are capable of winning on any s...

India settle for draw after Chanderpaul stands firm

2011-07-10T19:30:20Z

India settled for a draw in the third and final Test against the West Indies after rock-solid century-maker Shivnarine Chanderpaul and the home bowlers gave them a fight on Sunday.

Chasing 180 for victory, India finished on 94 for three, deciding to bring the match to a close with the statutory final 15 overs remaini...

Edwards urges fans to back young West Indies

2011-07-10T12:30:18Z

West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards used the occasion of his maiden Test hundred to urge long-suffering Caribbean fans to continue giving support to their youthful side.

Edwards scored a Test century on debut on Saturday, christening Windsor Park, Test cricket's newest venue, with a composed 110 on the fourth day...

India eye win despite Edwards, Chanderpaul fight

2011-07-09T18:30:14Z

Test debutant Kirk Edwards and veteran Shivnarine Chanderpaul led a West Indies fightback before India claimed three late wickets to edge closer to victory in the third Test.

Edwards on Saturday scored 110, and Chanderpaul, making a West Indies record 133rd appe...

India held up by Edwards, Chanderpaul

2011-07-09T17:30:15Z

India's bowlers ran into a West Indian roadblock when Kirk Edwards and Shivnarine Chanderpaul took their team to 116 for three at tea on the fourth day of the third Test on Saturday.

India were made to toil as Edwards, unbeaten on 62, and Chanderpaul, not out on 25, put on 76 to guide

Afridi 'disappointed' by Butt criticism

2011-07-09T17:30:13Z

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said Saturday he was disappointed by criticism of his captaincy from the country's cricket chief Ijaz Butt, who accused him of causing the team to lose matches against the West Indies in May.

"I am disappointed because such petty things c...

Father's advice serves Mukund well in Caribbean

2011-07-09T16:00:15Z

India opener Abhinav Mukund said a piece of sage advice from his father and his ability to cope with short-pitched bowling have helped him on the current trip to the Caribbean.

The left-hander scored 62 to help India to 308 for six at stumps on day three of the third Test against the West Indies on Friday at West Indies captain Darren Sammy hailed his side's fighting qualities, after an illness sidelined Ravi Rampaul in the third Test against India.

Sammy, fellow fast bowler Fidel Edwards, and leg-spinner Deve...

Dhoni shines as India build lead over Windies

2011-07-08T19:30:28Z

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni led four batsmen with half centuries that put his side in a formidable position in the third Test against West Indies on Friday.

Dhoni, a struggler for most of the series, was unbeaten on 65, propelling India to 308 for six, replying to West Indies' first innings total of 204 at stumps on the third...

Harbhajan hungry for more after 400th Test wicket

2011-07-08T07:30:17Z

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he expects to continue tormenting batsmen for a long time, after becoming only the 11th bowler to capture 400 Test wickets in the third Test against West Indies on Thursday.

Harbhajan, playing in his 96th Test, finished with 2-26 from 15 overs to help India bowl West Indies out for 204 in...

Rain ruins Sharma, Harbhajan party in Test match

2011-07-07T19:30:40Z

Harbhajan Singh became the 11th bowler in history to capture 400 Test wickets while Ishant Sharma again bowled impressively in the rain-lashed third Test between India and West Indies on Thursday.

India were eight without loss, replying to West Indies' first innings total o...

Test record testament to Chanderpaul's durability

2011-07-07T15:30:21Z

An adjective habitually associated with West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul in sports reports about him is the word 'durable'.

He now holds a cherished record that bears testimony to his resilience, having reached the milestone of 133 Tests to become the most capped Test player in the history of Ishant Sharma on Thursday credited his return to form in the West Indies to him concentrating on bowling fast and not trying to copy the action of teammate Zaheer Khan.

Sharma has so far bagged 16 wickets in the first two Tests of a three-match series in the Caribbean, including a maiden 10-wicket haul in

Rain mars third Test between Windies and India

2011-07-06T18:30:18Z

Seasonal rain washed away a large chunk of play, after Ishant Sharma helped India make early inroads into the frail West Indies batting in the third Test on Wednesday.

Only 19 deliveries were possible after lunch, as the hosts reached 75 for three in their first innings, after they were sent in to bat on the opening day at Test cricke...

India seek to beat WIndies at new Test ground

2011-07-06T09:30:27Z

India head into Wednesday's third Test against the West Indies - and the inaugural Test at Windsor Park - looking to close out a series that they have dominated.

The Indians, who are ranked the top Test side in the world, lead the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 63 runs inside four days at Sabina Park in West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he hoped the Windsor Park pitch would assist his side's bowlers when they face India in the third Test, starting on Wednesday here.

But he has again urged his side's frontline batsmen to get the kind of runs that would put West Indies in a matc...

Edwards aims to be world's top fast bowler

2011-07-05T12:30:19Z

West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards said he wants to become the number one fast bowler in the world before his career comes to an end.

The 29-year-old Edwards has been the most successful bowler for West Indies in the first two Tests of the current series against India, taking 13 wickets at 19.85 apiece, including five ...

Michael Holding attacks India's cricket 'power'

2011-07-05T11:30:29Z

Michael Holding has hit out at India for wielding "too much power" in world cricket.

India are the sport's financial powerhouse on account of cricket's massive following in the world's second most populous nation.

They also currently boast the 50-over world champions and the game's top-ranked Test side.

But there have long been concerns about the way the India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt that his side did all they could to win the second Test against West Indies, which ended in a draw on Saturday at Kensington Oval here.

Dhoni said his side was naturally disappointed that they could not have earned a series-clinchin...

Sammy wants more from West Indies batsmen

2011-07-03T15:30:15Z

His own form with the bat may still be suffering, but West Indies captain Darren Sammy felt his batsmen stepped up for the first time in the drawn second Test against India.

The victim of a wicked yorker from Indian bowling hero Ishant Sharma in the second innings, S...

Bravo overshadows Sharma to earn West Indies draw

2011-07-02T20:30:09Z

Another incisive spell from Ishant Sharma was upstaged by resilient West Indies batting led by Darren Bravo as India had to settle for a draw in the second Test on Saturday.

Man-of-the-match Sharma captured four for 53, finishing with match figures of 10 for 98, as the West Indies, chasing 281 for victory, ended on 202 for seven in th...

Gibson says there's a place for Gayle

2011-07-02T16:30:09Z

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said that Chris Gayle is well aware of what is required for him to rejoin the Caribbean team.

Gibson was reacting to a lengthy, emotional statement from Gayle, describing efforts by the West Indies officials to reconcile with him as "a sham and a mockery".

Gayle was overlooked for selecti...

India get Tendulkar boost for England Tests

2011-07-02T12:30:14Z

Batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar, on the verge of an unprecedented 100th international century, returned Saturday to a strong Indian squad for the upcoming Test series in England.

Tendulkar, with 51 hundreds in Tests and 48 in one-day internationals, had opted out of the ongoing Test series in the West Indies....

India's Mukund shows courage under WIndies fire

2011-07-02T09:30:14Z

Abhinav Mukund acknowledged that he had a rough initiation into the international arena, but he has relished the challenge of opening the batting for India in the first two Tests against West Indies.

Mukund had easily his best score in three innings in the series on Friday.

He produced a gutsy 48, and shared a vital 63 for the...

Gibson admits WIndies 'behind' India with day to go

2011-07-02T07:30:10Z

He may have hated to admit it, but West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said his side was behind in the second Test against India after four days.

Gibson said it would take a special effort from the home team's bowlers, but also their batsmen in particular to earn a series-levelling victory against West Indies batsman Chris Gayle described West Indies Cricket Board efforts to reconcile with him as "a sham and a mockery" on Friday, saying he realised he was unwanted by the board.

Gayle, overlooked for selection to the West Indies side now hosting test matches against

Laxman, Dravid put India in charge of second Test

2011-07-01T19:30:31Z

Half-centuries from V.V.S. Laxman and Rahul Dravid put India in a formidable position in the rain-hit second Test against West Indies on Friday.

Laxman was unbeaten on 72 - his second half-century in the match - and Dravid was dismissed for 55, as the Indians reached 229 for thr...

Samuels hungry for more success

2011-07-01T13:30:27Z

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels said his two years out of the game have increased his desire for success.

Samuels spent two years on the sidelines serving a suspension for inappropriate links to an Indian bookmaker.

His suspension ended last March, and he has made a successful return to the game in the Caribbean, scoring heavily in domestic competitions.

"I g...

Rain fails to spoil Sharma's landmark day

2011-06-30T20:30:12Z

Rain prevented India from making significant headway as they finished the third day of the rain-hit second Test with a 34-run lead over the West Indies here on Thursday.

India reached 23 without loss in their second innings when bad light stopped play after 11.2 overs, when only 42 overs were possible in close to three and half hour.

It followed a memorable day for West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said his side will fight hard over the next three days, trying to accomplish their mission of earning a series-levelling victory over India in the second Test.

Seasonal showers, and a defiant sixth-wicket stand between Shivnarine...

Weather rescues Windies in second Test

2011-06-29T19:30:22Z

India were held up by seasonal rain, and a defiant sixth-wicket stand between Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels on the second day of the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

Only 25.3 overs in just under two hours were possible on the second...

Indian pace attack strike back against Windies

2011-06-29T07:30:39Z

India's pacemen brought them back into the second Test against West Indies, after they suffered a batting collapse on the first day here on Tuesday.

Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar, and Test newcomer Abhimanyu Mithun all collected a wicket apiece to leave West Indies in tatters on 30 for three, in reply to India...

Rampaul wants first innings lead over India

2011-06-29T07:30:33Z

West Indies fast bowler Ravi Rampaul said it was important for West Indies to gain a first innings lead over India to enhance their claims for a series-levelling victory.

Rampaul was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with three for 38 from 16 overs, as the Indians were dismissed for 201 in their first innings about 40 minutes before t...

Indian pace attack strike back against West Indies in second Test

2011-06-28T19:30:28Z

India's pacemen brought them back into the second Test against West Indies, after they suffered a batting collapse on the first day here on Tuesday.

Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar, and Test newcomer Abhimanyu Mithun all collected a wicket apiece to leave West Indies in tatters on 30 for three, in reply to India...

India aim for Test series victory against Windies

2011-06-27T14:30:23Z

India are looking to wrap up their second straight Test series victory over West Indies in the Caribbean, when the second Test begins at Kensington Oval here on Tuesday.

The Indians hold a 1-0 lead in the three Test series, following a 63-run victory inside four days in the first Test at Sabina Park in

West Indies drop Nash for uncapped Edwards

2011-06-25T15:30:09Z

Brendan Nash's career for West Indies appears to have reached a crossroads following his axing for the second Test against India, starting on Tuesday at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

The Australia-born left-hander, whose p...

Dhoni offers West Indies hope after Indian victory

2011-06-24T06:30:19Z

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave West Indies' team a boost after their 63-run First Test defeat by suggesting they could push the visitors in the remainder of the series.

India successfully defended a victory target of 326 to dismiss West Indies for 262 in their second innings on the fourth day at Sabina Park on Thursday.

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N.Zealand's Scott Styris ends international career

2011-06-23T20:30:13Z

New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he wanted to concentrate on the domestic Twenty20 competition and the Indian Premier League.

Styris on Friday said the Black Caps were entering a new era under captain Ross Taylor, who was...

Dhoni offers Windies hope after India victory

2011-06-23T19:30:34Z

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni elected to offer words of comfort to the West Indies after seeing his side record a 63-run victory in the first Test here on Thursday.

"I will not make the mistake by saying that this opposition is not good enough," he said.

"Every batsman can score runs. Their first seven batters have the ta...

India blow West Indies away with 63-run victory

2011-06-23T19:30:33Z

India underlined their status as the world number one Test side with a comfortable 63-run victory over West Indies in the first Test on Thursday.

The Indians successfully defended a victory target of 326 when they dismissed West Indies for 262 in their second innings on the fourth day at Sabina Park.

Suresh Raina form...

Dravid and pacemen boost India against Windies

2011-06-23T05:30:19Z

A typically resolute century by Rahul Dravid and the new-ball pair of Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar put India in a strong position for victory in the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

Dravid made 112 - his 32n...

Dravid's class and pacemen hand India initiative against Windies

2011-06-22T21:30:08Z

A typically resolute century by Rahul Dravid and the new-ball pair of Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar put India in a strong position for victory in the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

Dravid made 112 - his 32n...

Windies can fight back in India Test - Gibson

2011-06-22T13:30:27Z

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said his side missed a golden opportunity on Tuesday to put India under pressure in the first Test.

But he felt they still had a chance to fight back and win, and would need to seize the crucial moments in the remaining time in the game.

"We still have a great opportunity to restrict India, and if we...

Dravid fortifies India's Test position

2011-06-22T06:30:18Z

Rahul Dravid survived an early chance, and batted doggedly, giving India the upper hand in the first Test against West Indies on Tuesday.

The former Indian captain was on 45 not out, as India reached 91 for three in their second innings - an overall lead of 164 - at the close on the second day of the first Test.

Fortune smiled on ...

Dravid gives India upper hand against Windies

2011-06-21T21:30:13Z

Rahul Dravid survived an early chance, and batted doggedly, giving India the upper hand in the first Test against West Indies on Tuesday.

The former Indian captain was on 45 not out, as India reached 91 for three in their second innings - an overall lead of 164 - at the close on the second day of the first Test.

Fortune smiled on...

Haiti

2011-01-04T19:31:15Z

A man runs on a street in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Jan 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

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Cuba-Michigan Cigar Shop

2011-01-03T14:32:15Z

Master Cigar Roller, Luis Acosta, of Cuba, perfects his craft on the storefront of La Casa De La Habana on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 in Detroit. Cuba's government-controlled tobacco company is suing the owner of cigar shops in the Detroit area, claiming his business’ name is too similar t...

Cuba Predictions

2011-01-03T14:32:11Z

A bunch of bananas hangs from a doorframe of a temple where Afro-Cuban Yoruba religion priests presented the "Letter of the Year" which lists predictions made by Cuban Santeros for 2011 in Havana, Cuba, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. The bananas are an offering for Chango saint, Lord of Fire, War and Thunder. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)

Old Men Of Versailles

2011-01-02T21:31:34Z

In this photo made June 3, 2010, Cuban exile Mike Baralt displays the paper he writes for. His wife of 50 years, died 12 years ago. After her death, friends suggested that he begin to write for a local small Spanish language newspaper. Some of his columns are political, about the death of Cuba under Castro. Others are philosophical. And some are sad, items written about friends whose health is failing. ...

Haiti Year Of Crisis

2010-12-31T12:01:50Z

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2010 file photo, people walk down a street amid earthquake rubble in Port-au-Prince, haiti. In 2010 crisis has piled upon crisis in Haiti. More than 230,000 are believed to have died in the quake, and more than a million remain homeless. A cholera epidemic broke out in the fall, and in its midst a dysfunctional election was held, its results still unclear.(AP Photo/Gregor...

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