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Gambhir, Sachin centuries deny Lanka; first Test ends in tame draw Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Fighting, back-to-the-wall centuries by Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar and an equally impressive unbeaten half-century by V V S Laxman enabled India to force a draw against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium here today.

'Special Khichdi' awaits master blaster at Kanpur Kanpur, Nov 20 : Lots of bouquets, best wishes of the fans and 'special khichdi' awaits master blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he reaches here tomorrow for the second Test between India and Srilanka commencing on November 24.

Sangakkara rules out any psychological advantage for second Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara today ruled out any psychological advantage going into the second Test, saying that, 'It is going to be even when we go to next location.

Happy with overall bowling performance, says Dhoni Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said overall he is happy with the way his spinners bowled but added that they could have bowled tighter line.

Bradman inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Melbourne, Nov.20 : One of the best-known names in world sport, the late Don Bradman, was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Bradman Oration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu crush Punjab; Mumbai beat Himachal New Delhi, Nov 20: Tamil Nadu crushed Punjab by an innings and 45 runs on the fourth and the last day of the Ranji Trophy Super League match at Amritsar Friday.

It will be a close series, says Dhoni Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : After a match-saving performance by the batsmen in the first Test, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday said the series against Sri Lanka will be a close one.

Ahmedabad Test ends in a draw as Sachin crosses another milestone Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : The first Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw on the final day at the Sardar Patel stadium on Friday.

Bond, Fulton recalled for Test series against Pakistan Auckland, Nov 20: New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond and batsman Peter Fulton have been included in the 13-man squad for the first of Three tests against Pakistan, starting in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Gambhir and Tendulkar centuries save Test for India Ahmedabad, Nov 20: Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar Friday hit match-saving centuries as India drew the first cricket Test, leaving Sri Lanka still without a Test victory in this country.

Tendulkar crosses 30,000 runs in international cricket Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Sachin Tendulkar reached another milestone Friday when he completed 30,000 runs in international cricket en route his century on the last day of the first Test against Sri Lanka here.

Don Bradman inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Melbourne, Nov 20 : Don Bradman, perhaps the greatest batsman of all time, has been formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Final scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Scoreboard of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium that ended in a draw here Friday.

Strauss says England are in S.Africa to make runs, not friends Johannesburg, Nov.20 : In an indirect rejoinder to South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur, England captain Andrew Strauss has said that his team is in South Africa to make runs and win matches, and not to make friends.

Improving Flintoff wants to play two more World Cups London, Nov.20 : England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff wants to play in tWO more World Cups after coming through a career-saving knee operation.

Gambhir, Tendulkar help India take slim lead Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Gritty knocks from Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar on the fifth and the final day took India to the threshold of a draw in the first cricket Test and spoil Sri Lanka's hope of their maiden win on Indian soil here Friday.

Resolute Indian batting frustrates Lankans in quest for victory Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Resolute batting by the Indians and a lifeless pitch combined to keep Sri Lankans dream of winning a Test in India a dream only as the hosts reached 341 for four wickets at tea on the final day of the first Test being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.

Tea scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day five, first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Scoreboard at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.

Middlesex sign Gilly for T20; wait on Tendulkar London, Nov 20 : Middlesex and the MCC expect to hear today if India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar will be signing a one-off deal to play Friends Provident Twenty20 here next year.

Younus Khan says he's available for Australia tour London, Nov.20 : Pakistan cricket captain Younus Khan, who opted out of the New Zealand series citing need for rest, has announced his availability for the forthcoming Australia tour.

India take lead over Sri Lanka at tea Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : India were 341 for four in their second innings against Sri Lanka at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test here Friday.

Clarke to lead Australians against All Star Team Melbourne, Nov 20 : Michael Clarke, who missed the ODI series in India due to a back injury, will lead the Australians against Shane Warne-led All Star team in Sunday night's All Star Twenty20 match at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Slim chance of Akhtar returning to international cricket: Butt Karachi, Nov.20 : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said there is slim possibility of controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar returning to international cricket.

Gambhir century raises India's hope of saving first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Opener Gautam Gambhir's fine century on the fifth day raised India's hope of saving the first cricket Test and prevent Sri Lanka from winning their first Test on Indian soil here Friday.

Gambhir's ton sustains India's hopes of saving first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : A brilliant unbeaten century by opener Gautam Gambhir kept India's hopes alive of saving the match as the hosts reached 256 runs for 3 wickets at lunch on the fifth and final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day five, first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Scoreboard at lunch on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.

IPL, 20-20 could see Test cricket become clique of four nations: Greg Chappell Melbourne (Australia), Nov. 20 : Former Australian cricket captain and coach Greg Chappell has warned that 50-over cricket would be the best way to measure all cricketing nations, but Twenty20 is the best format for ensuring the growth of the game.

PCB yet to approach government for IPL clearance: Jilani Lahore, Nov 20 : The participation of Pakistani players in the third edition of the IPL seemed to be in jeopardy after Sports Minister Aftab Shah Jilani said the PCB is 'yet to seek any government clearance' for the cricketers.

Australia's selectors must heed lessons of Ashes defeat: Roebuck Sydney, Nov.20 : Australian cricket needs to face the facts. They have lost three of their past five Test series, and as far as the selectors are concerned, the backslapping notwithstanding, it is a point to ponder over, feels weel known cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.

Hussey's 'burning desire' to win Ashes back Melbourne, Nov 20 : After clinging on to his spot for the first Test against the West Indies, left-hand batsman Mike Hussey has set his sights on helping Australia regain the Ashes next year.

Windies pacer Roach says his team ready to take on Aussies Brisbane, Nov.20 : West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has said that his side will be ready to compete on equal terms with Australia when the first Test begins at the Gabba from November 26.

Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash Brisbane (Australia), Nov.20 : Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team against a Michael Clarke-led Australian XI in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday.

Parthiv Patel slams century, Gujarat takes lead against Hyderabad New Delhi, Nov 19 : Gujarat skipper and wicketkeeeper Parthiv Patel slammed a century against Hyderabad to give his team the first innings lead on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Super League match at Hyderabad Thursday.

Middlesex sign up Gilchirst, set sight on Tendulkar London, Nov 19 : English county club Middlesex have signed up Adam Gilchrist for next season's Twenty20 Cup and are now looking to get Sachin Tendulkar on board as well.

State Cricket Academy was revived: Kirmani Mangalore, Nov 19 : The Karnataka State Cricket Academy Director Syed Kirmani today said that the Academy, which had remained non-functional since last five years, had been revived and poised to take up activities to promote cricket, mainly coaching in the six zones.

Middlesex ropes in Gilchrist, sets sights on Sachin as well London, Nov 19 : Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has been roped in for the next season's T20 Cup by Middlesex who have also set their sights on Sachin Tendulkar.

Need good, determined effort from batters tomorrow: Kirsten Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Expressing concern over India's precarious position in the first Test against Sri Lanka here, coach Gary Kirsten today said the batsmen need to produce a determined and concentrated effort tomorrow in order to save the match.

We need to stick to basics tomorrow: Prasanna Jayawardene Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene, who made a brilliant unbeaten hundred today, felt that his team should not put too much pressure on themselves and need to stick to the basics if they want to beat India tomorrow.

Australia pick Bollinger for first Test against West Indies Melbourne, Nov 19 : Australia included left-arm fast bowler Doug Bollinger in the 12-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies at the Gabba, Brisbane, from Nov 26.

India fighting to save first Test against Sri Lanka Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : India are fighting hard to prevent Sri Lanka from winning their first Test on Indian soil by giving themselves a fair chance of batting out the fifth and last day for the first cricket Test here Friday.

Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day four, first Test Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Scoreboard at stumps on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Thursday.

Younis to be available for Australia series Karachi, Nov 19 : Less than a week after withdrawing from the ongoing tour of New Zealand, Younis Khan indicated that he would be available for the series against Australia that will begin with the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Butt rules out Shoaib's return to international cricket Karachi, Nov 19 : Pakistan's cricket chief Ijaz Butt has ruled out the return of controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar to international cricket.

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2010 to be launched in New Zealand on Monday Dubai, Nov.19 : The ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2010 (U19 CWC) will be launched in Dunedin, New Zealand on Monday (November 23).

India 190/2 in second innings against Sri Lanka Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : India were 190 for two in their second innings, trailing by 144 runs against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at Sardar Patel Stadium here.

Arthur wants South African squad 'to be as tough as nails' against England Johannesburg, Nov 19 : South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has said his team had started the series against England in a friendly manner, but it is time to raise the voltage.

Sehwag, Gambhir give India a strong start Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir gave a good start as India made 77 for no loss in the second innings at tea after Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 760 for seven on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Thursday.

India trail Sri Lanka by 257 runs at tea Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir weathered a tricky hour before tea taking the home team safely to the break without losing any wicket having put on 77 runs on the fourth day of the first Test being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.

Karnataka aided by tons from Pawan, Verma inching towards lead Mysore, Nov 19 : Aided by centuries struck by K B Pawan and Amit Verma, Karnataka inched closer towards gaining the crucial first innings lead over Bengal by reaching 310 for four at lunch on the third-day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group B cricket match being played at Gangotri Glades stadium, here.

Sachin, Gilly to play T20 cricket in England London, Nov 19 : India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and former Australian Wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist as set to sign contracts to play Twenty20 cricket for Middlesex next season, 'The Daily Telegraph' reported.

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