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Pietersen describes captaincy as 'facing an oncoming train' London, Jul 4 : Star batsman Kevin Pietersen has described captaincy as like facing an oncoming train and said it just 'weighs you down when the team performs badly'. (47)

Qadir summoned by Pak NA committee to explain reason for his sudden resignation Karachi, July 4 : Former Pakistan chief selector Abdul Qadir has been summoned by the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports to explain his sudden resignation from the post. (46)

Shane- Simone romance saga back on track? Las Vegas, July 4 : The on-and-off Shane Warne and Simone Callahan romance saga seems to be back on track. (48)

Warne says the side that uses the new ball well will be the Ashes winner Las Vegas, July 4 : Who uses the new ball better - Australia or England - will determine the winner of the 2009 Ashes series, believes former leg-spinner Shane Warne. (46)

Cricket's leading Test wicket taker Swann has forgotten how to smile London, July 4 : England off-spinner Graeme Swann, who has emerged as the leading Test wicket-taker in the world in 2009 with 26 victims, says that he has learnt from his errors, but has lost the ability to smile along the way. (51)

2005 Ashes destroyer Jones says Lee will swing momentum Worcester (UK), July 4 : Former England pacer Simon Jones believes Australia's Brett Lee will swing the momentum in this year's Ashes series. (49)

Australian selectors admit to mismanaging Lee Worcester (UK), July 4 : Australia's national cricket selection committee has admitted it may have mismanaged the veteran pacer Brett Lee after his difficult marriage break-up last year. (44)

Centurion North hopeful of securing Ashes berth Melbourne, Jul 4 : Marcus North is hopeful that his steady century against the England Lions in the warm-up match at Worcester will help him retain his place in the Australian squad for the all-important Ashes series, starting July 8 in Cardiff. (45)

We want to start the series on a winning note : Younis Khan Galle (Sri Lanka), July 4 : As Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the first Test of the three match series here on Saturday, captain Younis Khan expressed the hope that he would like to start the series on a winning note. (52)

Australian cricketers feel KP is 'the world's best' Worcester, July 4 : A majority of the players contracted to Cricket Australia have described England's Kevin Pietersen as the best batsman in the world outside Australia. (56)

Disappointed Flower forgives Flintoff London, Jul 4 : National team director Andy Flower has admitted that he was disappointed with talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for his breach of discipline during the players' recent weekend in Belgium. (47)

Ponting wary of Pietersen's batting heroics in Ashes Melbourne, Jul 4 : With just four days to go for the much-anticipated Ashes series, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has admitted that he is wary of in-form England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who he believes, can change the fate of the game from any situation. (48)

ECB appoints former FIFA referree as independent director London, Jul 4 : The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former FIFA referee Steve Bennett as an independent director of their new association of umpires and off-field officials. (58)

Gayle blames bowler's defensive approach for 3rd ODI loss Gros Islet, St Lucia, Jul 4 : Blaming his bowlers for the six-wicket loss against India, West Indies skipper Chris Gayle said the hosts' defensive approach at the start of the visitors' innings have cost them the third ODI of the four-match series at the Beausejour Stadium here. (80)

We can tackle Mendis' wiles easily: Younis Galle, Jul 4 : Having played Ajantha Mendis quite well of late, skipper Younis Khan believes Pakistan can tackle the guile of right-arm mystery spinner easily in the three-Test series, starting here today. (74)

Aamir Sohail issued notice for not attending ICC course Lahore, July 3 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a show-cause notice to director National Cricket Academy Aamir Sohail for not attending the course held in England. (83)

Scoreboard: India vs. West Indies, third ODI St. Lucia (Gros Islet), July 4 : The following is the scoreboard of the match between India and the West Indies in the rain marred third One-day international of the four-match series at the Beausejor Stadium here Friday. (196)

Dhoni helps India take a 2-1 lead St. Lucia (Gros Islet), July 4 : Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni played another responsible knock of 46 not out as India took an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the series, winning the third One-day international by six wickets according to the Duckworth-Lewis (DL) Method with just one ball to spare here on a rain-marred Friday. (83)

India beat West Indies by six wickets St. Lucia (Gros Islet), July 4 : A responsible knock of 46 from 34 balls by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped India to defeat West Indies by six wickets under Dockworth-Lewis method in the rain-affected third One-day international here Friday. (82)

BCCI trying to isolate Pakistan, alleges Mani Lahore, Jul 3 : Former ICC president Ehsan Mani today alleged that India are using their considerable financial clout to induce the top cricketing nations to isolate Pakistan from the international game. (63)

Tanvir eyeing charity match to regain form Lahore, Jul 3 : Dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka, all-rounder Sohail Tanvir will be aiming to regain his form during a charity match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Middlesex Panthers at Lord's next week. (58)

'Miffed' PCB likely to skip Mumbai meeting to assert its stand on WC hosting issue Lahore, July 3 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to participate in the meeting with the three hosts of the 2011 World Cup India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, to discuss and sort out the hosting rights issues. (70)

Reverse swing would play massive role in Ashes: Lee London, Jul 3 : Brett Lee, who was battling for his place in the national side due to indifferent form, has stormed into Australia's Ashes squad with a brilliant display of reverse swing that he tipped would play a 'massive' role in the series, starting July 8. (59)

India put West Indiies to bat in third ODI St Lucia (Gros Islet), July 3 : India won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in the third one-day international cricket fixture here Friday. (180)

Sohail denies reports of rift with PCB director Karachi, July 3: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Aamer Sohail Friday played down reports of a growing rift with fellow Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) director Wasim Bari. (106)

Don't want to see John with an England jumper on, says Ponting London, July 3 : With just five days left for the Ashes, Australian captain Ricky Ponting again made it clear that he is not happy with John Buchanan's decision to join the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as an adviser. (116)

Hughes heads up ICC Cricket World audio show Dubai, July 3 : Australia's new batting sensation Philip Hughes heads up an all-star cast on this week's ICC Cricket World audio show ahead of the Ashes showdown with England that starts on 8 July. (196)

Now, Bari in 'battle of egos' with Aamir Sohail Lahore, July 3: The internal rift between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials is out in the open again, with the board's Director Human Resources, Wasim Bari serving a show cause notice to Director National Cricket Academy, Aamir Sohail. (145)

Harmison warns of body targeting Aussies in Ashes Worcester (UK), July 3: Fast bowler Steve Harmison has warned that England's quicks plan to target the body of young Australian batting sensation Phillip Hughes during the Ashes series. (142)

England's bowlers in good shape for the Ashes Birmingham (UK), July 3: England's bowlers are in perfect shape for the Ashes. (130)

'Challenging' Sri Lanka series awaits Pak players: Afridi Lahore, July 3: Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi has said that Sri Lanka Test series would be challenging for the players, as they would have to change gear from the Twenty20 format of the game to the five-day mode. (132)

Keeper Matt Prior has grown into England's `Mr. Cool' London, July 3: Wicketkeeper Matt Prior believes his conversion from wannabe sledger to England's Mr. Cool can help secure Ashes glory this summer. (119)

Collingwood believes he has Australia's number ahead of Ashes London, July 3: England all rounder Paul Collingwood has revealed his double century in the last Ashes convinced him he could cut it against Australia. (116)

Lee gets help from McGrath, dreams of Ashes glory Worcester (UK), July 3: A little help from former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has Brett Lee now dreaming of Ashes glory. (119)

Lee's reverse swinging `toe curlers' fire him back for Ashes berth Worcester (UK), July 3: Speedster Brett Lee surged into Australia's Ashes attack contention with a devastating spell of reverse swinging ` toe curlers' against the England Lions. (119)

Buchanan denies split loyalties; will be backing Ponting London, July 3 : Ricky Ponting might be disappointed with John Buchanan's new job as an advisor in the English board, but the former Australian coach will be backing Ponting to win the Ashes. (118)

No genuine talent in Indian team, reckons Miandad New Delhi, Jul 3 : Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has expressed serious concerns about the skills of the famed Indian batting line-up and claimed that none of the upcoming youngsters in the team, possess talent to play the Test cricket. (156)

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals against Middlesex By Omar Khalid, Karachi, July 3 : All-rounder Sohail Tanvir will be back playing for Rajasthan Royals during a charity match against Middlesex Panthers at Lord's next week. (139)

Morton credits calmness for his recent success St Lucia, Jul 3 : Having become a hard nut to crack for the Indian bowlers in the ongoing four-match ODI series against the West Indies, in-form opener Runako Morton has credited his recently-acquired calmness for his of late heroics with the bat. (101)

Muralitharan set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers Melbourne, July 3 : Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is all set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers for the Twenty20 Big Bash and play as local hero at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the same venue where 14 years ago he was labelled a chucker by umpire Darrel Hair. (96)

Lee unlocks secret of reverse swing; stakes claim for Ashes selection Melbourne, July 3 : Australian speedster Brett Lee boosted his selection chances for the first Ashes Test starting Wednesday at Cardiff with a burst of five for 21 in 40 balls in a practice match against Englad Lions at Worcester. (121)

Muralitharan to sign up with Victoria for Big Bash T20 tournament Melbourne, Jul 3 : Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is all set to sign up for Victoria, and become this year's fourth foreign recruit to play in Australia's domestic Big Bash Twenty20 tournament. (116)

Qadir to appear before Sports Standing Committee on Jul 14 Lahore, Jul 3 : The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Sports has summoned former chief selector Abdul Qadir for a hearing on July 14. (97)

Lee's England experience will help him to bounce back: Gilchrist Melbourne, Jul 3 : Former wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has backed pacer Brett Lee to be in the playing XI, saying the struggling speedster could use all his England experience positively to help Australia retain the upcoming Ashes series, starting July 8 in Cardiff. (92)

PCB fines Asif for Dubai drugs detention Lahore, July 2 : Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees (12,500 dollars) over the fast bowler's 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession. (120)

Pakistan challenges Sri Lanka for fourth place in Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table Dubai, July 2 : Following victory over Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Lord's last month, Pakistan aims to carry that momentum into the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle on Saturday as it targets fourth place in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table. (133)

Pakistan to play home series against NZ at neutral venues Lahore, Jul 3 : Security concerns has once again come to haunt Twenty20 World Champions, as Pakistan's home series against New Zealand is all set to be held at neutral venues. (108)

Gilly predicts Lee to fire in 2-1 Ashes victory for Australia Perth, July 2 : Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has backed a 'hungry' Brett Lee to fire the Australians to a 2-1 victory in the 2009 Ashes series against England in England. (100)

Loss of faith in Cricket Australia system convinced me to quit: Martyn Perth, July 2 : Former Australian middle-order batsman Damian Martyn has revealed that he quit because he had lost faith in the system promoted by Cricket Australia. He also said that he could not accept the way the board treated the players. (129)

Pakistan aim to topple Lanka from 4th place in ICC rankings Dubai, Jul 2 : Following victory over Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Lord's last month, Pakistan aims to carry that momentum into the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle on Saturday as it targets fourth place in the ICC Test Championship table. (112)

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