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Thu, March 06 2014
Big-hitting Ten Doeschate carries Dutch hopes
The Netherlands enter their fourth World Cup buoyed by some famous wins in the past two years and a powerful batting line-up as they seek to battle past the first round for the first time. The Dutch competed in 1996, 2003 and 2007 but have never beaten an ICC full member country at the 50-over showpiece, although they boast wins over Namibia and Scotland.
Thu, March 06 2014
Coach Baptiste realistic about Kenya’s World Cup chances
When Eldine Baptiste was appointed Kenya coach in September 2009, he pledged to reverse declining standards and return the country to the top of the ICC Associate pile. Baptiste had the right credentials after many years playing for the West Indies and coaching South African regional sides, Eastern Province and Kwa Zulu, Natal.
Wed, February 02 2011
Vettori hits out at top-order batsmen after Napier defeat
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has issued a scathing critique of his side’s top order, describing their performance as "unacceptable" in their latest defeat by Pakistan. Pakistan lead the six-match series 2-1, with one game washed out, after winning the third encounter by two wickets with an over to spare on Tuesday.
Wed, February 02 2011
Trott’s century helps England post 333 for 6 in Sydney ODI
Jonathan Trott slammed a career-best 137 as England posted a record 333-6 after winning the toss and electing to bat against Australia in the sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. The Australians already have an unbeatable 4-1 lead in the seven-match series, but Jonathan Trott’s second century of the series helped England post their highest-ever score in an ODI against Australia.
Thu, March 06 2014
Sussex sign South African fast bowler Parnell
South Africa bowler Wayne Parnell has agreed to join English county Sussex for the second half of next season. Parnell will take over from Pakistan paceman Rana Naved-ul-Hasan as the county’s overseas player from June, pending approval from Cricket South Africa.
Thu, March 06 2014
England bat first against Australia in Sydney one-dayer
England won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Australia already have an unbeatable 4-1 lead in the seven-match series. Both sides were forced to make changes for the match, with England recalling spinner Michael Yardy to replace injured paceman Ajmal Shazad, who has been sent home with a hamstring strain.
Thu, March 06 2014
Misbah steers Pakistan to two-wicket win in Napier
An unbeaten 93 by Misbah-ul-Haq paved the way for a narrow two-wicket Pakistan victory over New Zealand with an over to spare in the fourth one-day international Tuesday. The win put Pakistan 2-1 up in the six-match series with one game abandoned as both sides fine-tune ahead of this month’s World Cup.
Thu, March 06 2014
World Cup ‘power riots’ worry Dhaka
Bangladesh has ordered electricity companies to show World Cup cricket matches on generator-powered public screens in a bid to prevent protests by irate fans if power cuts disrupt TV broadcasts.
Thu, March 06 2014
Australia call up Callum Ferguson for sixth one-dayer
Australia called up South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson on Tuesday for the sixth one-day international against England in Sydney after World Cup hopeful Shaun Marsh was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Thu, March 06 2014
Franklin leads middle-order resistance to propel New Zealand to 262 for seven
New Zealand set Pakistan a target of 263 for victory in the fourth one-dayer in Napier