Feed for Popular Cricket Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cricket-c394http://blogs.bettor.com/Rahul-Dravid-rues-lack-of-a-spinner-in-Rajasthans-squad-Cricket-News-a215480http://blogs.bettor.com/Rahul-Dravid-rues-lack-of-a-spinner-in-Rajasthans-squad-Cricket-News-a215480Rahul Dravid rues lack of a spinner in Rajasthan’s squad – Cricket News With two of his spinners being arrested with the charges of spot fixing, Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Rahul Dravid, said that absence of a specialist spinner cost them the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on a tricky Hyderabad wicket. Dravid and Co lost the match on Friday mainly because of the middle capitulation, as they failed to chase down a middling 137-run target set by the opposition, managing a mere 113 for 9 f...Sat, 18 May 2013 10:56:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andrew-Strauss-warns-England-of-Australian-pace-attack-Cricket-news-a215476http://blogs.bettor.com/Andrew-Strauss-warns-England-of-Australian-pace-attack-Cricket-news-a215476Andrew Strauss warns England of Australian pace attack – Cricket news With almost a month to go before cricket’s oldest rivalry is reignited, the Ashes series, former England skipper Andrew Strauss has warned Alastair Cook and company of the Australian pace attack. Strauss, the 36-year-old former England opener, who led England to a 3-1 series win the last time the Ashes rivals met in Australia in 2010-11, said on Friday that the Kangaroos have one of the best pace attacks in the world, incl...Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/England-dominate-New-Zealand-on-the-second-day-of-the-first-Test-Cricket-news-a215474http://blogs.bettor.com/England-dominate-New-Zealand-on-the-second-day-of-the-first-Test-Cricket-news-a215474England dominate New Zealand on the second day of the first Test – Cricket news At stumps on the second day of the first Test between hosts England and the touring team from New Zealand, the Kiwis ended the second day of play on 153 for the loss of four wickets and now trail by 79 runs with six wickets in hand at Lord’s, London. England resumed their first innings from an overnight score of 160 for the loss of four wickets with Joe Root on 25 and Jonny Bairstow on three. The pair led the si...Sat, 18 May 2013 10:14:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-beat-Rajasthan-Royals-by-23-runs-in-the-68th-IPL-encounter-Cricket-news-a215471http://blogs.bettor.com/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-beat-Rajasthan-Royals-by-23-runs-in-the-68th-IPL-encounter-Cricket-news-a215471Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs in the 68th IPL encounter – Cricket news In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League 2013 (IPL), Sunrisers Hyderabad won the 68th match of the event against favourites Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chose to bat after winning the toss, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad had a shocking start as they lost their first wicket with only three runs on the board, followed by the demise...Sat, 18 May 2013 10:05:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andrew-Strauss-wants-Kevin-Pietersen-fit-for-Ashes-Cricket-news-a215465http://blogs.bettor.com/Andrew-Strauss-wants-Kevin-Pietersen-fit-for-Ashes-Cricket-news-a215465Andrew Strauss wants Kevin Pietersen fit for Ashes – Cricket news Former Test captain of England Andrew Strauss on Friday said that it was important for the Three Lions’ Ashes prospects that veteran batsman Kevin Pietersen regained full fitness. Pietersen, the 32-year-old Natal-born England batsman, is currently nursing a knee injury and in his absence the Poms could only manage 232 in the first innings of their first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. “I think we've seen in this Test how...Sat, 18 May 2013 08:21:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-beat-Scotland-in-first-ODI-by-96-runs-Cricket-news-a215463http://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-beat-Scotland-in-first-ODI-by-96-runs-Cricket-news-a215463Pakistan beat Scotland in first ODI by 96 runs – Cricket news Pakistan have beaten Scotland in the first of the two One Day International matches by a convincing margin of 96 runs in Edinburgh. The Men in Green are looking to have a good practice before the Champions Trophy officially begins in the first week of June. The touring side, in their first encounter, successfully defended a modest score of 231 runs at the Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. Pakistan have dr...Sat, 18 May 2013 08:12:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amit-Mishra-jubilant-after-match-winning-performance-against-Rajasthan-Royals-Cricket-news-a215460http://blogs.bettor.com/Amit-Mishra-jubilant-after-match-winning-performance-against-Rajasthan-Royals-Cricket-news-a215460Amit Mishra jubilant after match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals – Cricket news Amit Mishra, the Sunrisers Hyderabad's leg-spinner, is delighted with his performance in the 68th fixture of the sixth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Rajasthan Royals at Hyderabad Deccan. The 30-year-old cricketer bowled out of his skin against a strong batting line-up and grabbed a couple of wickets after conceding only eight runs in his quota of fours overs, helping his fran...Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wasim-Bari-confident-about-Pakistans-bowling-attack-Cricket-News-Update-a215458http://blogs.bettor.com/Wasim-Bari-confident-about-Pakistans-bowling-attack-Cricket-News-Update-a215458Wasim Bari confident about Pakistan’s bowling attack – Cricket News Update Optimistic about Pakistan’s chances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, Wasim Bari, the former wicketkeeper/batsman, believes that bowling remains the national team’s strength. However, he thinks that adjusting to different conditions in England will be the key for Misbah-ul-Haq and company. The mega event is going to be played next month in England, with the Green Shirts placed in group B along with South Africa, Ind...Sat, 18 May 2013 07:19:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wasim-Bari-says-Pakistan-will-miss-Afridi-and-Akmal-in-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-news-a215453http://blogs.bettor.com/Wasim-Bari-says-Pakistan-will-miss-Afridi-and-Akmal-in-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-news-a215453Wasim Bari says Pakistan will miss Afridi and Akmal in Champions Trophy - Cricket news Pakistan’s former wicketkeeper/batsman, Wasim Bari, is not entirely satisfied with the national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 but feels that the Green Shirts are going to be a force in the mega event due to their unpredictable nature. Pakistan have experimented with their squad for the all important tournament, leaving out Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal. All three of them have fai...Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cricket-Australia-confirms-England-ODI-itinerary-Cricket-news-a215433http://blogs.bettor.com/Cricket-Australia-confirms-England-ODI-itinerary-Cricket-news-a215433Cricket Australia confirms England ODI itinerary – Cricket news Cricket Australia has confirmed the schedule for the ODI leg of their home series against Ashes rivals England scheduled for early 2014, with Hobart hosting not even a single one-dayer. According to the schedule, revealed by CA on Thursday, May 16, 2103, the Kangaroos will play five One Day Internationals against the Three Lions, which would be the fewest one-day games played in an Australian summer. The series opener will be p...Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mahela-Jayawardene-admits-Kings-XI-Punjab-bowled-well-Cricket-news-a215428http://blogs.bettor.com/Mahela-Jayawardene-admits-Kings-XI-Punjab-bowled-well-Cricket-news-a215428Mahela Jayawardene admits Kings XI Punjab bowled well – Cricket news Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene on Thursday admitted that his batsmen failed to counter the Kings XI Punjab’s impressive bowling show in the 67th match of the ongoing 2013 Indian Premier League. The match was played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, which they lost by seven runs. “The wicket did a bit and their bowlers did well,” said Jayawardene at the post-match presentation cer...Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-captain-Rahul-Dravid-says-it-was-a-tough-day-for-them-Cricket-news-a215417http://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-captain-Rahul-Dravid-says-it-was-a-tough-day-for-them-Cricket-news-a215417Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid says it was a tough day for them – Cricket news Rajasthan Royals’ skipper, Rahul Dravid, expressed shock and disappointment after three Rajasthan players, including S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a spot-fixing incident on Thursday. Dravid said it was a tough day for him and his team. The trio was arrested by the Delhi police on May 16, 2013 for indulging in spot fixing in three IPL...Fri, 17 May 2013 08:34:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-Ajmal-happy-to-see-Sunil-Narines-progress-Cricket-News-Update-a215408http://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-Ajmal-happy-to-see-Sunil-Narines-progress-Cricket-News-Update-a215408Saeed Ajmal happy to see Sunil Narine’s progress – Cricket News Update Pakistan’s off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal is extremely impressed by the growth of Sunil Narine in international cricket but believes that the young spinner from Trinidad & Tobago will have to work hard to remain successful at the highest stage of the game. Having made his international debut in 2011 during West Indies’ tour of India, Narine has been a permanent member of the Caribbean limited-overs squad. The mystery spinne...Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistans-fast-bowling-resources-never-run-dry%2c-says-Saeed-Ajmal-Cricket-News-Update-a215406http://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistans-fast-bowling-resources-never-run-dry%2c-says-Saeed-Ajmal-Cricket-News-Update-a215406Pakistan’s fast bowling resources never run dry, says Saeed Ajmal – Cricket News Update Excited about the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013, Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan’s premier off-spinner, believes that Mohammad Irfan and Junaid Khan are going to play a huge role in the all-important tournament. Since the ban imposed on Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir due to the spot-fixing controversy in 2010, the Green Shirts have struggled in the fast bowling department, with the likes of Umar Gul, Wahab Ri...Fri, 17 May 2013 06:27:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Gilchrist-all-praise-for-David-Miller-and-Sandeep-Sharma-Cricket-News-Update-a215400http://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Gilchrist-all-praise-for-David-Miller-and-Sandeep-Sharma-Cricket-News-Update-a215400Adam Gilchrist all praise for David Miller and Sandeep Sharma – Cricket News Update Adam Gilchrist, the Kings XI Punjab skipper, is delighted with his team’s recent performances in the sixth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and understands that his franchise still possesses a slight chance to qualify for the play-offs. Kings XI defeated Delhi Daredevils last night by seven runs in the 67th fixture of the current season at Dharamsala to remain in the race to make it to the last four....Fri, 17 May 2013 05:54:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/If-you-cant-qualify-for-playoffs%2c-better-knock-someone-else-out%2c-says-Pune-skipper-Aaron-Finch-Cricket-News-Update-a215382http://blogs.bettor.com/If-you-cant-qualify-for-playoffs%2c-better-knock-someone-else-out%2c-says-Pune-skipper-Aaron-Finch-Cricket-News-Update-a215382If you can’t qualify for playoffs, better knock someone else out, says Pune skipper Aaron Finch – Cricket News Update Pune Warriors, one of the weakest teams of the ongoing 2013 Indian Premier League, on Tuesday defeated defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs to end their hopes of making it to the tournament play offs, commencing on May 21, 2013 at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi. Pune Warriors skipper Aaron Finch was happy to spoil Gautam Gambhir and Co’s party, and rec...Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gambhir-admits-they-did-not-play-good-cricket-against-Pune-Cricket-News-Update-a215378http://blogs.bettor.com/Gambhir-admits-they-did-not-play-good-cricket-against-Pune-Cricket-News-Update-a215378Gambhir admits they did not play good cricket against Pune – Cricket News Update Following a seven-run narrow defeat at the hands of the weakest side of the season, Pune Warriors on Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Rider’s skipper Gautam Gambhir admitted that his side did not play good cricket, and rightly ended up on the losing side. Gambhir and Co went into the match facing a must win situation but made a mess of their chances by first conceding 170 runs in 20 overs, and then failing to chase down...Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cook-rubbishes-complacency-talks-ahead-of-New-Zealand-series-Cricket-News-Update-a215375http://blogs.bettor.com/Cook-rubbishes-complacency-talks-ahead-of-New-Zealand-series-Cricket-News-Update-a215375Cook rubbishes complacency talks ahead of New Zealand series – Cricket News Update England skipper Alastair Cook, on Wednesday said that they will not take New Zealand as an easy opposition in the just to begin two-match Test series, commencing at Lord’s on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Cook and Co was accused of complacency during their trip to New Zealand in March this year, where they failed to win even a single match in the three-Test series, despite being the favourites, finishing the series...Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Pune-Warriors-Indian-Premier-League-65th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215366http://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Pune-Warriors-Indian-Premier-League-65th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215366Kolkata Knight Riders v Pune Warriors - Indian Premier League - 65th match – Live Score and Update Pune Warriors 170  v Kolkata Knight Riders 163 - Pune Warriors won by 7 runs In the 65th match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), fan saw Pune Warriors beat their rivals Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to field, got hammered for 41 runs by Pune openers RV Uthappa and AJ Finch. T...Thu, 16 May 2013 07:29:05 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Hussey-says-playing-all-formats-helped-develop-his-attacking-game-Cricket-News-Update-a215359http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Hussey-says-playing-all-formats-helped-develop-his-attacking-game-Cricket-News-Update-a215359Mike Hussey says playing all formats helped develop his attacking game – Cricket News Update Veteran Australian all-rounder Michael Hussey, on Tuesday said that playing in all formats of cricket helped develop his attacking game. The 37-year-old Western Australia batsman, has defied age and the common notion that T-20 is a format for youngsters with a string of terrific performances in the ongoing season VI of the lucrative Indian Premier League. Hussey is currently the second highest r...Thu, 16 May 2013 06:36:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alviro-Petersen-called-up-to-replace-injured-Smith-in-the-Champions-Trophy-squad-Cricket-News-Update-a215356http://blogs.bettor.com/Alviro-Petersen-called-up-to-replace-injured-Smith-in-the-Champions-Trophy-squad-Cricket-News-Update-a215356Alviro Petersen called up to replace injured Smith in the Champions Trophy squad – Cricket News Update Cricket South Africa, on Tuesday called up opening batsman Alviro Petersen to replace injured Graeme Smith in the Champions Trophy squad. Smith, who was in England, captaining English county Surrey, was last week ruled out of the esteemed one-day trophy following the recurrence of an ankle injury, and is expected to undergo a surgery on the troublesome ankle later this month. The 32-y...Thu, 16 May 2013 06:02:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-is-one-of-the-great-thinkers-of-the-game%2c-feels-Saeed-Ajmal-Cricket-News-Update-a215332http://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-is-one-of-the-great-thinkers-of-the-game%2c-feels-Saeed-Ajmal-Cricket-News-Update-a215332Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the great thinkers of the game, feels Saeed Ajmal – Cricket News Update Extremely impressed by the leadership skills of Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s premier off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal, believes that the middle-order batsman is a great thinker of the game and has been extremely effective for the country over the last couple of years. The cricketer from Mianwali was made the captain of the Test team in 2010 after the ban imposed on Salman Butt. Against all odds, th...Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-Ajmal-optimistic-about-Pakistans-chances-in-the-ICC-Champions-Trophy-2013-Cricket-News-Update-a215331http://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-Ajmal-optimistic-about-Pakistans-chances-in-the-ICC-Champions-Trophy-2013-Cricket-News-Update-a215331Saeed Ajmal optimistic about Pakistan’s chances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 – Cricket News Update Pakistan’s premier off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal has praised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organizing a preparatory camp in Abbottabad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 and feels that the hard work is going to help the Green Shirts perform well in the mega event, which is going to be played next month in England. Weather and conditions in Abbottabad are close to those expected in Englan...Wed, 15 May 2013 08:37:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kieron-Pollard-took-the-game-away-from-us%2c-says-Tom-Moody-Cricket-News-Update-a215328http://blogs.bettor.com/Kieron-Pollard-took-the-game-away-from-us%2c-says-Tom-Moody-Cricket-News-Update-a215328Kieron Pollard took the game away from us, says Tom Moody – Cricket News Update Hyderabad Sunrisers head coach Tom Moody on Monday hailed Mumbai Indian’s all-rounder Kieron Pollard saying his side had almost won the match before the West Indian pinch hitter took the game away from them. Chasing a challenging target of 179 to win, Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians were struggling at 99 for 3 in the 14th over before the hard hitting Trinidad batsman came in and snatched victory for his...Wed, 15 May 2013 08:24:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rest-of-Sri-Lanka-v-Sri-Lanka-A-Sri-Lanka-Cricket-Triangular-Series-Live-Score-and-Update-a215319http://blogs.bettor.com/Rest-of-Sri-Lanka-v-Sri-Lanka-A-Sri-Lanka-Cricket-Triangular-Series-Live-Score-and-Update-a215319Rest of Sri Lanka v Sri Lanka A - Sri Lanka Cricket Triangular Series – Live Score and Update Rest of Sri Lanka 204 (44.1 ov) v Sri Lanka A 146 (37.4 ov) - Rest of Sri Lanka won by 58 runs Rest of Sri Lanka won their Sri Lanka Cricket Triangular Series match against Sri Lanka A by 58 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka A, who chose to field, made inroads with only eight runs on the board as Lakmal nabbed the wicket of WU Tharanga who perished without opening his accou...Wed, 15 May 2013 06:10:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Southee-cleared-for-Test-series-opener-against-England-Cricket-News-Update-a215318http://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Southee-cleared-for-Test-series-opener-against-England-Cricket-News-Update-a215318Tim Southee cleared for Test series opener against England –Cricket News Update New Zealand pace bowling spearhead Time Southee was on Monday cleared to play in the Test series opener against England, commencing here at Lord’s on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Southee, the 24-year-old medium pace bowler picked up a foot injury on day three of the warm up match against England Lions in Leicester last week, and was rested by the New Zealand team management for the remainder of the four-day practice...Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Sunrisers-Hyderabad-Indian-Premier-League-62nd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215317http://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Sunrisers-Hyderabad-Indian-Premier-League-62nd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215317Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad - Indian Premier League - 62nd match – Live Score and Update Sunrisers Hyderabad 178 v Sunrisers Hyderabad 184 - Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) The 62nd of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was won by Mumbai Indians who beat their rivals Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets with three balls remaining in the match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chose to bat first, gave their opponents a...Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-have-always-earned-my-place-in-the-national-team%2c-claims-Imran-Farhat-Cricket-News-Update-a215294http://blogs.bettor.com/I-have-always-earned-my-place-in-the-national-team%2c-claims-Imran-Farhat-Cricket-News-Update-a215294I have always earned my place in the national team, claims Imran Farhat – Cricket News Update Keen to prove his worth at the highest stage of the game, Imran Farhat, the left-handed opener from Pakistan, has claimed that he has always earned his place in the national team on merit and his selection had nothing to do with his father in law, Mohammad Ilyas, a former Test cricketer. Farhat came through the ranks of junior cricket in the country, having represented the Green Shirts in the ICC...Tue, 14 May 2013 08:05:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-am-ready-to-bat-anywhere-in-the-batting-order%2c-says-Imran-Farhat-Cricket-News-Update-a215293http://blogs.bettor.com/I-am-ready-to-bat-anywhere-in-the-batting-order%2c-says-Imran-Farhat-Cricket-News-Update-a215293I am ready to bat anywhere in the batting order, says Imran Farhat – Cricket News Update Pakistan’s experienced opening batsman, Imran Farhat has made himself available to bat anywhere in the batting order in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013, which is scheduled to be played next month in England. Three openers, Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed are a part of the national squad for the mega event and according to many cricket analysts, the Green Shirts will play all three of the...Tue, 14 May 2013 07:58:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Its-going-to-be-a-must-win-situation-for-Bangalore-now%2c-says-RCB-spinner-Murali-Kartik-Cricket-News-Update-a215260http://blogs.bettor.com/Its-going-to-be-a-must-win-situation-for-Bangalore-now%2c-says-RCB-spinner-Murali-Kartik-Cricket-News-Update-a215260It’s going to be a must-win situation for Bangalore now, says RCB spinner Murali Kartik – Cricket News Update Despite losing last night’s match to the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders here n Ranchi on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore still find themselves among the top 4. However, they still have a huge task ahead and need to win all of their remaining fixtures to be safe. RCB’s spin bowling spearhead Murali Kartik said after the match that things have indeed not gone well for...Mon, 13 May 2013 12:18:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Watsons-knock-took-the-game-away-from-us%2c-says-Chennai-coach-Stephen-Fleming-Cricket-News-Update-a215259http://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Watsons-knock-took-the-game-away-from-us%2c-says-Chennai-coach-Stephen-Fleming-Cricket-News-Update-a215259Shane Watson’s knock took the game away from us, says Chennai coach Stephen Fleming - Cricket News Update Following Chennai Super King’s five-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals, here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Sunday night, the Chennai head coach Stephen Fleming said that it was Shane Watson’s pugnacious knock of 74 runs, coming off just 34 deliveries, that changed the complexion of the game in just a few overs. Chasing a gettable 142 to win, the hosts stumble to...Mon, 13 May 2013 12:16:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Asad-Shafiq-keen-to-perform-well-in-the-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a215258http://blogs.bettor.com/Asad-Shafiq-keen-to-perform-well-in-the-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a215258Asad Shafiq keen to perform well in the Champions Trophy – Cricket News Update Geared up to perform well in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in England, Asad Shafiq, the young Pakistan batsman, has vowed to take the responsibility on his shoulders in the absence of Younis Khan. Younis, who is considered to the most reliable batsman in the country these days, has failed to make an impression in the shorter formats of the game. As a result, the right-handed batsman has been dropped from...Mon, 13 May 2013 11:36:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-satisfied-with-Pakistans-performance-in-last-two-years-Cricket-News-Update-a215256http://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-satisfied-with-Pakistans-performance-in-last-two-years-Cricket-News-Update-a215256Misbah-ul-Haq satisfied with Pakistan’s performance in last two years – Cricket News Update Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, is extremely satisfied with the performances of the national team in international cricket over the last couple of years and has credit the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), team management and the players for the success of the Green Shirts. Pakistan cricket faced a dark period in 2010 after a couple of disastrous tours of Australia and England. Three of their premi...Mon, 13 May 2013 11:19:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gambhir-credits-KKRs-46-run-win-over-Pune-to-Ryan-Ten-Doeschate-Cricket-News-Update-a215253http://blogs.bettor.com/Gambhir-credits-KKRs-46-run-win-over-Pune-to-Ryan-Ten-Doeschate-Cricket-News-Update-a215253Gambhir credits KKR’s 46-run win over Pune to Ryan Ten Doeschate – Cricket News Update Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Gautam Gambhir on Thursday credited his side’s 46-run win over Pune Warriors in an IPL fixture here at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune, to Holland import Ryan ten Doeschate. Ten Doeschate, playing his first match of the ongoing 2013 IPL, changed the course of KKR’s game against the Warriors by smashing 31 runs off just 21 balls...Mon, 13 May 2013 11:10:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gilchrist-admits-his-players-failed-to-adjust-to-slow-PCA-track-Cricket-News-Update-a215252http://blogs.bettor.com/Gilchrist-admits-his-players-failed-to-adjust-to-slow-PCA-track-Cricket-News-Update-a215252Gilchrist admits his players failed to adjust to slow PCA track – Cricket News Update Kings XI Punjab’s skipper Adam Gilchrist, on Thursday attributed his side’s eight wicket drubbing at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League, match to the slow and dry wicket at the PCA Stadium, Mohali. Chasing a middling target of 146 to win, set by the Shaun Marsh led Punjab batting line up, Rajasthan Royals raced home quite comfortably, with and over and eight wickets to...Mon, 13 May 2013 10:53:19 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pune-Warriors-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-56th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215247http://blogs.bettor.com/Pune-Warriors-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-56th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215247Pune Warriors v Kolkata Knight Riders - Indian Premier League - 56th match – Live Score and Update Kolkata Knight Riders 152 v Pune Warriors 106 - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 46 runs In the 56th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) KKR beat Pune Warriors by 46 runs at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune. Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat after winning the toss, had a fantastic start to their innings with openers MS Bisla and G Gambhir crafting 45 runs together. This partner...Mon, 13 May 2013 10:26:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kings-XI-Punjab-v-Rajasthan-Royals-Indian-Premier-League-55th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215244http://blogs.bettor.com/Kings-XI-Punjab-v-Rajasthan-Royals-Indian-Premier-League-55th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215244Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals - Indian Premier League - 55th match – Live Score and Update Kings XI Punjab 145 v Rajasthan Royals 147 - Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) The Rajasthan Royals thrashed the Kings XI Punjab in the 55th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), by eight wickets with six balls remaining, as they successfully chased down 146 runs needed to win at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh. Rajasthan Royals, who c...Mon, 13 May 2013 09:34:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nasir-Jamshed-is-back-in-form%2c-claims-Dav-Whatmore-Cricket-News-Update-a215211http://blogs.bettor.com/Nasir-Jamshed-is-back-in-form%2c-claims-Dav-Whatmore-Cricket-News-Update-a215211Nasir Jamshed is back in form, claims Dav Whatmore – Cricket News Update Dav Whatmore, the coach of the Pakistan cricket team, is happy with the form of Nasir Jamshed and hopes that the stylish left-handed opener will deliver the goods in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, which is going to be played in England next month. Having made his international debut in 2008, Jamshed failed to cement his place in the national team due to fitness issues and loss of form. The cricketer from Lahore, however...Mon, 13 May 2013 06:42:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-shocked-at-Imran-Khans-injury-Cricket-News-Update-a215210http://blogs.bettor.com/Misbah-ul-Haq-shocked-at-Imran-Khans-injury-Cricket-News-Update-a215210Misbah-ul-Haq shocked at Imran Khan’s injury – Cricket News Update Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, is extremely concerned about the injury to the former skipper of the national team and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf, Imran Khan, and hopes that the legendary cricketer recovers fast. Imran, who is considered to be among the best all-rounders of the history of the game, fell from a lifter during a public meeting in Lahore, which was organised in preparation for the General...Mon, 13 May 2013 06:40:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ankle-injury-rules-Graeme-Smith-out-of-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a215209http://blogs.bettor.com/Ankle-injury-rules-Graeme-Smith-out-of-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a215209Ankle injury rules Graeme Smith out of Champions Trophy – Cricket News Update Veteran South African batsman Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy tournament to be held in England next month, due to a recurring ankle injury. This was confirmed by Cricket South Africa on Thursday. Smith, who was in England, captaining English county Surrey, will return home this week to undergo a surgery on the troubled ankle. The surgery is expected to sideline the Proteas opener for fou...Mon, 13 May 2013 06:16:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Darren-Lehmann-says-Kings-XI-Punjab-are-high-on-confidence-Cricket-News-Update-a215208http://blogs.bettor.com/Darren-Lehmann-says-Kings-XI-Punjab-are-high-on-confidence-Cricket-News-Update-a215208Darren Lehmann says Kings XI Punjab are high on confidence – Cricket News Update Kings XI Punjab’s coach Darren Lehmann on Wednesday said that after a superb win against star studded Royal Challengers Bangalore the morale of the team is very high, as get ready to take on Rajasthan Royals, here at Mohali today, May 9, 2013. A startling show from David Miller, who hit a blistering 101 not out, helped Punjab chase down a formidable 191-run target set by Virat Kohli led side, and coach...Mon, 13 May 2013 06:10:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kuwait-Under-19s-v-Qatar-Under-19s-Asian-Cricket-Council-Under-19-Elite-Cup-Group-B-Live-Score-and-Update-a215195http://blogs.bettor.com/Kuwait-Under-19s-v-Qatar-Under-19s-Asian-Cricket-Council-Under-19-Elite-Cup-Group-B-Live-Score-and-Update-a215195Kuwait Under-19s v Qatar Under-19s - Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Elite Cup - Group B – Live Score and Update Kuwait Under-19s 260 v Qatar Under-19s 58 - Kuwait Under-19s won by 202 runs In the Group B match of the ongoing Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Elite Cup, Kuwait Under-19s pulverised Qatar Under-19s by 202 runs, leaving their opponents in complete disarray at Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur (neutral venue). Qatar Under-19s, who chose to field after winning the toss, were left on...Thu, 09 May 2013 14:22:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Malaysia-Under-19s-v-Nepal-Under-19s-Asian-Cricket-Council-Under-19-Elite-Cup-Group-B-Live-Score-and-Update-a215194http://blogs.bettor.com/Malaysia-Under-19s-v-Nepal-Under-19s-Asian-Cricket-Council-Under-19-Elite-Cup-Group-B-Live-Score-and-Update-a215194Malaysia Under-19s v Nepal Under-19s - Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Elite Cup - Group B – Live Score and Update Malaysia Under-19s 69 v Nepal Under-19s 70 - Nepal Under-19s won by 7 wickets (with 152 balls remaining) In the ongoing Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Elite Cup, Nepal won their Group B match against Malaysia by seven wickets with 152 balls remaining at Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Under-19s, who chose to bat in the 50 over match had a terrible start as they lost...Thu, 09 May 2013 14:17:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Watson-lauds-Rahul-Dravid-Cricket-News-Update-a215173http://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Watson-lauds-Rahul-Dravid-Cricket-News-Update-a215173Shane Watson lauds Rahul Dravid – Cricket News Update Prolific Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, on Monday lauded Rajasthan Royals skipper Rhul Dravid, saying that former Indian batting stalwart still plays like a 20-year-old. Shane Watson’s comments have come after Dravid guided Rajasthan based franchise to a nine-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils here at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. While speaking to media reporters the hard-hitting top order batsman...Thu, 09 May 2013 11:04:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Bichel-says-loss-against-Mumbai-was-a-wake-up-call-cricket-news-update-a215172http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Bichel-says-loss-against-Mumbai-was-a-wake-up-call-cricket-news-update-a215172Andy Bichel says loss against Mumbai was a wake-up call – cricket news update Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Andy Bichel. On Monday said that the humiliating crushing at the hands of Mumbai Indians had hurt the pride of his players adding that the loss came as a wake-up call for the team. Chennai, who are set to take debutants Sunrisers Hyderabad here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad today, are coming into the match at the back of a 60-run crushing at the hands of...Thu, 09 May 2013 10:33:28 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-53rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215149http://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-53rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215149Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders - Indian Premier League - 53rd match – Live Score and Update Mumbai Indians 170 v Kolkata Knight Riders 105 - Mumbai Indians won by 65 runs Kolkata Knight Riders are having a terrible time in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where they haven’t really clicked and continue to be on the losing end. The 53rd match of the ongoing extravaganza was no different where they lost to Mumbai Indians by 65 runs at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. M...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:26:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-v-Delhi-Daredevils-Indian-Premier-League-52nd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215147http://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-v-Delhi-Daredevils-Indian-Premier-League-52nd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215147Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils - Indian Premier League - 52nd match – Live Score and Update Delhi Daredevils 154 v Rajasthan Royals 155 - Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) In the 52nd match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals beat rivals Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets with 13 deliveries remaining at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Delhi Daredevils, who chose to bat, got off to a decent start with openers DPMD Jayawarde...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:23:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/It-was-great-to-hit-that-six-off-Gayle-Miller-Cricket-News-Update-a215144http://blogs.bettor.com/It-was-great-to-hit-that-six-off-Gayle-Miller-Cricket-News-Update-a215144It was great to hit that six off Gayle: Miller– Cricket News Update Kings Xi Punjab’s South African import David Miller, who smashed a scintillating 101 not out off just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore here in Mohali to help his side comfortably chase down a formidable 191-run target, said that looting Chris Gayle for a lofty six was the best part of his pugnacious knock. Chasing a challenging target of 191, the hosts needed three runs to win, while Miller was 5 runs short of...Wed, 08 May 2013 12:42:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cheteshwar-Pujara-says-he-feels-comfortable-playing-with-Gayle-Cricket-News-Update-a215130http://blogs.bettor.com/Cheteshwar-Pujara-says-he-feels-comfortable-playing-with-Gayle-Cricket-News-Update-a215130Cheteshwar Pujara says he feels comfortable playing with Gayle – Cricket News Update Emerging Gujarat batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who is playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing season six of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), on Tuesday stated that he feels very comfortable when he has a swashbuckling partner like Chris Gayle at the other end. Pujara’s comments have come after he shared a 102-run opening stand with the talismanic West Indies top order batsman to help...Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/MS-Dhoni-admits-his-players-became-complacent-after-seven-straight-wins-Cricket-News-Update-a215123http://blogs.bettor.com/MS-Dhoni-admits-his-players-became-complacent-after-seven-straight-wins-Cricket-News-Update-a215123MS Dhoni admits his players became complacent after seven straight wins – Cricket News Update After facing a humiliating 60-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians here at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, the Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that his side took things for granted after winning seven matches in a row. MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings could have become the first ever IPL team to win eight games in a row, had they chased down the 140-run target...Wed, 08 May 2013 07:57:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stephen-Fleming-says-79-all-out-is-a-wakeup-call-for-Super-Kings-Cricket-News-Update-a215119http://blogs.bettor.com/Stephen-Fleming-says-79-all-out-is-a-wakeup-call-for-Super-Kings-Cricket-News-Update-a215119Stephen Fleming says 79-all out is a wakeup call for Super Kings – Cricket News Update Disappointed after his side’s poor performance against Mumbai Indians, with the entire team being rolled over for just 79 runs in pursuit of 140, the Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has said that the 60 runs defeat is a wakeup call for the table toppers. Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Chennai side took on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, poised to be the first ever IPL side to wi...Wed, 08 May 2013 05:58:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/KP-credits-Chennais-success-to-MS-Dhonis-clever-captaincy-Cricket-News-Update-a215103http://blogs.bettor.com/KP-credits-Chennais-success-to-MS-Dhonis-clever-captaincy-Cricket-News-Update-a215103KP credits Chennai’s success to MS Dhoni’s clever captaincy – Cricket News Update Prolific England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday credited Chennai’s success in the ongoing season six of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) to Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s “clever” captaincy. "The reason why Chennai are such a successful is because MS (Dhoni) is such a clever skipper in Indian conditions," said the hard hitting England batsman when asked ab...Mon, 06 May 2013 12:03:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gautam-Gambhir-relieved-after-KKRs-8-wicket-win-over-Rajasthan-Cricket-News-Update-a215102http://blogs.bettor.com/Gautam-Gambhir-relieved-after-KKRs-8-wicket-win-over-Rajasthan-Cricket-News-Update-a215102Gautam Gambhir relieved after KKR’s 8-wicket win over Rajasthan – Cricket News Update After a series of unimpressive performances, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally managed to register a victory when they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets here at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday to keep their hopes alive in the lucrative T20 league. For the KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir, the victory came as a welcome relief and he credited the spinners for the victory saying a fine p...Mon, 06 May 2013 11:55:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-in-Zimbabwe-ODI-Series-1st-ODI-Live-Score-and-Update-a215079http://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-in-Zimbabwe-ODI-Series-1st-ODI-Live-Score-and-Update-a215079Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - Bangladesh in Zimbabwe ODI Series - 1st ODI – Live Score and Update Bangladesh 269 v Zimbabwe 148 - Bangladesh won by 121 runs Bangladesh kicked off their ODI series against hosts Zimbabwe with a huge win of 121 runs at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe, who chose to field, got bulldozed by Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Ashraful, who smacked the bowlers everywhere right from the get go, giving fans plenty to cheer about. This partnership was b...Sat, 04 May 2013 10:37:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Rajasthan-Royals-Indian-Premier-League-47th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215075http://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Rajasthan-Royals-Indian-Premier-League-47th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215075Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals - Indian Premier League - 47th match – Live Score and Update Rajasthan Royals 132 v Kolkata Knight Riders 133 - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) After a series of losses, Kolkata Knight Riders finally managed to grab an eight-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals, successfully cashing down the meagre target of 133 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Asked for field first, Kolkata conceded 20 runs before tasting their first su...Sat, 04 May 2013 07:30:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mitchell-Starc-warns-England-not-to-write-Aussies-off-Cricket-News-Update-a215070http://blogs.bettor.com/Mitchell-Starc-warns-England-not-to-write-Aussies-off-Cricket-News-Update-a215070Mitchell Starc warns England not to write Aussies off – Cricket News Update Ace Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has warned England not to take his side lightly in the away leg of the back to back Ashes series, to be played in England in July and August this year. The 23-year-old gangling New South Wales seamer, who has been picked up for the tour alongside fellow quicks James Pattinson, Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle and Jackson Bird, is expected to play a key role on England’s swing fr...Sat, 04 May 2013 05:57:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rahul-Dravid-calls-for-more-foreign-players-in-playing-XI-Cricket-News-Update-a215069http://blogs.bettor.com/Rahul-Dravid-calls-for-more-foreign-players-in-playing-XI-Cricket-News-Update-a215069Rahul Dravid calls for more foreign players in playing XI – Cricket News Update The Rajasthan Royal skipper Rahul Dravid on Thursday shared his desire to have more foreign players in the starting XI than at present. Currently, every team is allowed to play maximum four overseas players in a match, while a franchise can sign 11 foreign players in the full squad. "We have a lot of very good foreign players. It is very difficult for us as we can only play four. I wish T20-League would...Sat, 04 May 2013 05:54:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pune-Warriors-v-Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-Indian-Premier-League-46th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215046http://blogs.bettor.com/Pune-Warriors-v-Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-Indian-Premier-League-46th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215046Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers Bangalore - Indian Premier League - 46th match – Live Score and Update Royal Challengers Bangalore 187 v Pune Warriors 170 - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 17 runs Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL match against Pune Warriors secured a 17-run victory at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune. The tourists after winning the toss chose to bat first and with Gayle in the squad, fans were expecting some early fireworks. The Gayle factor was obviously a con...Fri, 03 May 2013 07:50:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-45th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215045http://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-45th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215045Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab - Indian Premier League - 45th match – Live Score and Update Chennai Super Kings 186 v Kings XI Punjab 171 - Chennai Super Kings won by 15 runs In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) fans saw Chennai Super Kings take the 45th match of the tournament by 15 runs against Kings XI Punjab at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. The star of the show was Suresh Raina, who jabbed a fantastic knock of 100 runs to help his side amass186 runs on the board...Fri, 03 May 2013 07:45:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dhawan-is-an-asset-to-us%2c-says-Hyderabad-coach-Tom-Moody-Cricket-News-Update-a215037http://blogs.bettor.com/Dhawan-is-an-asset-to-us%2c-says-Hyderabad-coach-Tom-Moody-Cricket-News-Update-a215037Dhawan is an asset to us, says Hyderabad coach Tom Moody – Cricket News Update Hyderabad coach Tom Moody on Thursday lavished praise on promising top order batsman Shikhar Dhawan saying that the Delhi lad was an asset to them. Dhawan, 27, played a spectacular knock of 73 not out to help the debutants win their match against Mumbai Indians comprehensively by seven wickets. "He (Dhawan) is a class player. He is an asset to us. If you get a top order player play right through the end,...Fri, 03 May 2013 06:12:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shahid-Afridi-vows-to-make-a-strong-comeback-to-one-day-side-Cricket-News-Update-a215036http://blogs.bettor.com/Shahid-Afridi-vows-to-make-a-strong-comeback-to-one-day-side-Cricket-News-Update-a215036Shahid Afridi vows to make a strong comeback to one-day side – Cricket News Update Flamboyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in England next month, has vowed to make a strong comeback to the national one-day side, claiming that he is “better than most”. Afridi, along with middle order batsman Umar Akmal and left-arm fast bowler Sohail Tanvir, was on Monday dropped from the side to tour Scotland, Ireland and Engl...Fri, 03 May 2013 06:05:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Delhi-Daredevils-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-44th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215014http://blogs.bettor.com/Delhi-Daredevils-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-44th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215014Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders - Indian Premier League - 44th match – Live Score and Update Kolkata Knight Riders 136 v Delhi Daredevils 137 - Delhi Daredevils won by 7 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) Kolkata Knight Riders lost their match against Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets with 13 deliveries remaining, failing to defend 136 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat, lost their first wicket with only four runs on...Thu, 02 May 2013 09:56:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-v-Mumbai-Indians-Indian-Premier-League-43rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215004http://blogs.bettor.com/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-v-Mumbai-Indians-Indian-Premier-League-43rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a215004Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians - Indian Premier League - 43rd match – Live Score and Update Mumbai Indians 129 v Sunrisers Hyderabad 130 - Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) Mumbai Indians were handed an embarrassing defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 43rd match of the ongoing edition of the India Premier League (IPL), where the latter won the match by seven wickets with 12 deliveries remaining, successfully chasing down a target of 130 runs at Rajiv Gan...Thu, 02 May 2013 07:27:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Hussey-just-not-satisfied-with-his-top-orders-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a215003http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Hussey-just-not-satisfied-with-his-top-orders-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a215003David Hussey just not satisfied with his top order’s performance – Cricket News Update David Hussey, the stand in skipper of Kings XI Punjab, was just not happy with the performance of his top order batsman, after his side lost a nail biting encounter against Mumbai Indians here at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai by four runs. Chasing a target of 175 to win, the David Hussey led Punjab line up took the match to the last ball before being bowled out for 170, to lose the thriller by 4 r...Thu, 02 May 2013 07:19:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/I-knew-the-bowlers-would-restrict-Punjab-inside-174%2c-says-Rohit-Sharma-Cricket-News-Update-a215001http://blogs.bettor.com/I-knew-the-bowlers-would-restrict-Punjab-inside-174%2c-says-Rohit-Sharma-Cricket-News-Update-a215001I knew the bowlers would restrict Punjab inside 174, says Rohit Sharma – Cricket News Update After prevailing in a nail-biting encounter against Kings XI Punjab at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said that he always had confidence in his bowlers. After opting to bat first, skipper Sharma led the hosts from the front with the bat, playing a blistering knock of 79 runs, off just 39 balls to steer Mumbai to a competitive total of 174 for 3 in 20 overs...Thu, 02 May 2013 06:55:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-Axe-Shahid-Afridi-from-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a214978http://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-Axe-Shahid-Afridi-from-Champions-Trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a214978Pakistan Axe Shahid Afridi from Champions Trophy – Cricket News Update Pakistan have left-out explosive all-rounder, Shahid Afridi, from the ODI squad for the Champions Trophy, scheduled to kick-off in England this June. Afridi has had to deal with indifferent form over the past 12 months, and was omitted from a crucial ODI series against India in December 2012 but was back in the mix for the team’s tour of South Africa. However, he failed to turn around the corner and performed well below...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:12:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Afridis-career-not-finished-says-Iqbal-Qasim-Cricket-News-Update-a214977http://blogs.bettor.com/Afridis-career-not-finished-says-Iqbal-Qasim-Cricket-News-Update-a214977Afridi’s career not finished says Iqbal Qasim – Cricket News Update Despite being omitted from the Champions Trophy squad, Pakistan’s chief selector Iqbal Qasim has asserted that Shahid Afridi’s career is far from finished and the player can stage a comeback, provided he starts performing at the domestic level. "His career is not finished, if he performs at domestic level, he can stage a comeback. He is an asset to Pakistan, and as long as a player is performing he keeps on playing, if...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:58:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-41st-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214972http://blogs.bettor.com/Mumbai-Indians-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-41st-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214972Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab - Indian Premier League - 41st match – Live Score and Update Mumbai Indians 174 v Kings XI Punjab 170 - Mumbai Indians won by 4 runs Fans at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, witnessed hosts Mumbai Indians win the 41st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) against Kings XI Punjab by four runs. Mumbai Indians, who chose to bat, had a terrible start to their innings, losing their star batsman Sachin Tendulkar on nine with the team on only 11 runs. DR Smith...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:34:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-v-Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-Indian-Premier-League-40th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214971http://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-v-Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-Indian-Premier-League-40th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214971Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore - Indian Premier League - 40th match – Live Score and Update Rajasthan Royals 171 v Royal Challengers Bangalore 173 - Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four runs in the match which was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals, who chose to field, were clobbered by the Royal Challengers Bangalo...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:27:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/We-were-a-bit-unlucky%2c-says-Ashok-Dinda-Cricket-News-Update-a214959http://blogs.bettor.com/We-were-a-bit-unlucky%2c-says-Ashok-Dinda-Cricket-News-Update-a214959We were a bit unlucky, says Ashok Dinda - Cricket News Update Pune Warriors slumped to the bottom of the 2013 Indian Premier League Points table after suffering a 15-run defeat at the hands of the Delhi Daredevils. This was Pune’s seventh defeat of the season and Ashok Dinda, who came up with impressive bowling performance in the match, 3 for 31 from 4 overs, said that his team played good cricket but they were a bit unlucky to lose the match. Chasing a middling target of 165 set by the...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:31:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stephen-Fleming-all-praise-of-Mike-Hussey-Cricket-News-Update-a214958http://blogs.bettor.com/Stephen-Fleming-all-praise-of-Mike-Hussey-Cricket-News-Update-a214958Stephen Fleming all praise of Mike Hussey – Cricket News Update Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming was on Monday all praise for Australian import Michael Hussey, who played a brilliant match winning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders, saying that the way the Aussie veteran has batted in the tournament has been “inspirational”. After being put into bat, the Super Kings rode on Michael Hussey’s belligerence to post a formidable total of 200 for 3 in their al...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:18:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Delhi-Daredevils-v-Pune-Warriors-Indian-Premier-League-39th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214944http://blogs.bettor.com/Delhi-Daredevils-v-Pune-Warriors-Indian-Premier-League-39th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214944Delhi Daredevils v Pune Warriors - Indian Premier League - 39th match – Live Score and Update Delhi Daredevils 164 v Pune Warriors 149 - Delhi Daredevils won by 15 runs The second match of the day in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was won by Delhi Daredevils, who beat Pune Warriors by 15 runs, successfully defending a modest score of 164 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. After being asked to bat first, Delhi Daredevils mustered an opening stand of 20 runs...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:27:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-38th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214941http://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Kolkata-Knight-Riders-Indian-Premier-League-38th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214941Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders - Indian Premier League - 38th match – Live Score and Update Chennai Super Kings 200/3 v Kolkata Knight Riders 186 - Chennai Super Kings won by 14 runs Chennai Super Kings are on a roll in this year’s India Premier League (IPL) where they were once again successful in the 38th match of the ongoing tournament which they won against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 14 runs, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Kolkata Knight Riders, who chos...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:52:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Need-to-keep-this-momentum-says-Mahela-Jayawardene-Cricket-News-Update-a214936http://blogs.bettor.com/Need-to-keep-this-momentum-says-Mahela-Jayawardene-Cricket-News-Update-a214936Need to keep this momentum says Mahela Jayawardene – Cricket News Update Following a much-needed victory against Pune Warriors, Mahela Jayawardene, the Delhi Daredevils skipper, is has called upon his teammates to maintain a similar momentum in the remainder of the Indian Premier League campaign. Delhi outsmarted fellow struggling opponents Warriors by 15 runs in yesterday’s game, played at Raipur, which further allowed them to climb from the foot of the table at the expense of the...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:23:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Manvinder-Bisla-says-hard-work-in-the-nets-has-paid-off-Cricket-News-Update-a214919http://blogs.bettor.com/Manvinder-Bisla-says-hard-work-in-the-nets-has-paid-off-Cricket-News-Update-a214919Manvinder Bisla says hard-work in the nets has paid off – Cricket News Update Happy after guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab with an unbeaten half century last night, the KKR top order batsman Manvinder Bisla has said that hard work in the nets has paid off. After a string of failures, the 28-year-old Haryana wicketkeeper batsman found form at a crucial time as he played an unbeaten knock of 51 runs against the Kings XI Punjab setup to help the defendi...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:27:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gilchrist-rues-dropped-catches-of-Bisla-and-Morgan-Cricket-News-Update-a214918http://blogs.bettor.com/Gilchrist-rues-dropped-catches-of-Bisla-and-Morgan-Cricket-News-Update-a214918Gilchrist rues dropped catches of Bisla and Morgan – Cricket News Update After facing a six wicket defeat at the hands of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, the Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist rued dropped chances. The tourists gave Manvinder Bisla and Eoin Morgan early reprieves which proved to be costly in the end, with the former scoring an unbeaten half century while the latter playing a whirlwind knock of 42 runs off just 26 balls. Chasing a middling target of 150 to...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:53:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-35th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214917http://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Kings-XI-Punjab-Indian-Premier-League-35th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214917Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab - Indian Premier League - 35th match – Live Score and Update Kings XI Punjab 149 v Kolkata Knight Riders 150 - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by six wickets in the 35th match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Kings XI Punjab, after winning the toss chose to bat first as they wanted to post a stiff total on the board to give th...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:48:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-tour-of-Zimbabwe-2nd-Test-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214885http://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-tour-of-Zimbabwe-2nd-Test-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214885Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe - 2nd Test – Day 2 – Live Score and Update  Bangladesh 391 v Zimbabwe 158/4 (62.0 ov) - Zimbabwe trail by 233 runs with 6 wickets remaining in the 1st innings At stumps on the second day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the latter trail by 233 runs and have six wickets in hand at Harare Sports Club. After ending the first day of play on 300 runs for the loss of six wickets, Bangladesh’s Nasir Hossain and Ziaur Rahma...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:11:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Morgan-the-difference-says-Adam-Gilchrist-Cricket-News-Update-a214884http://blogs.bettor.com/Morgan-the-difference-says-Adam-Gilchrist-Cricket-News-Update-a214884Morgan the difference says Adam Gilchrist – Cricket News Update Kings XI Punjab’s skipper, Adam Gilchrist, cited Eoin Morgan’s knock as the difference between the two sides after they suffered a six-wicket defeat against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. The Punjab franchise were on course to inflict another defeat to the struggling opponents but were halted by the defiance of Morgan, who smashed 42 off 26 to take the side home with 10 balls to spare. Having opted to bat first, Kin...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:47:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-vs-Hyderabad-Sunrisers-IPL-VI-Toss-Report-a214883http://blogs.bettor.com/Rajasthan-Royals-vs-Hyderabad-Sunrisers-IPL-VI-Toss-Report-a214883Rajasthan Royals vs Hyderabad Sunrisers – IPL VI – Toss Report Hyderabad Sunrisers’ won the toss and opted to bat first, with original skipper Kumar Sangakkara returning to the lineup after voluntarily sitting out the previous three games. The match will shortly commence at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The team also welcomed back Thisara Perera, who was forced to miss the team’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings, with underperforming South African wicket-keeper batsman, Quinton de Kock, m...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:44:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dhoni-blitz-takes-Super-Kings-top-Cricket-News-Roundup-Part-1-April-26%2c-2013-a214870http://blogs.bettor.com/Dhoni-blitz-takes-Super-Kings-top-Cricket-News-Roundup-Part-1-April-26%2c-2013-a214870Dhoni blitz takes Super Kings top – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – April 26, 2013 Another master class from Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped Chennai Super Kings prevail Hyderabad Sunrisers by 5 wickets in last night’s Indian Premier League match, played at Chepauk. Batting first, the Sunrisers posted a competitive 159-run total on the board, largely to the efforts of the returning opener Shikhar Dhawan, who made an unbeaten 63, and Ashish Reddy, who made a quick-fire 36 o...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:26:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Surrey-v-Sussex-County-Championship-Division-One-Stumps-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214868http://blogs.bettor.com/Surrey-v-Sussex-County-Championship-Division-One-Stumps-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214868Surrey v Sussex - County Championship Division One – Stumps Day 2 – Live Score and Update Surrey 351 v Sussex 204/2 (80.0 ov) - Sussex trail by 147 runs with 8 wickets remaining in the 1st innings The four-day match between Surrey and Sussex is heading for a draw as batsmen from both sides are having a great time on the Kennington Oval, London pitch where first at stumps on the first day of play, Surrey after choosing to bat first, piled 301 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Overnight...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:13:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/MS-Dhoni-not-satisfied-with-his-bowlers-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a214867http://blogs.bettor.com/MS-Dhoni-not-satisfied-with-his-bowlers-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a214867MS Dhoni not satisfied with his bowlers’ performance – Cricket News Update Despite having won last night’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively by five wickets, Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not happy with his side’s performance in the match. The R Ashwin led Chennai attack has a history of struggling to finish at the death and they did the same during the match against debutant Sunrisers as they ended up giving away more than 60 runs in the last five ove...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:07:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rohit-Sharma-hails-Ricky-Pontings-decision-to-sit-out-against-KKR-Cricket-News-Update-a214866http://blogs.bettor.com/Rohit-Sharma-hails-Ricky-Pontings-decision-to-sit-out-against-KKR-Cricket-News-Update-a214866Rohit Sharma hails Ricky Ponting’s decision to sit out against KKR – Cricket News Update Mumbai Indians stand in skipper Rohit Sharma, on Thursday lauded Ricky Ponting’s decision to keep himself out of the Mumbai squad for the Kolkata encounter for the larger interest of the side. The Australian not only stepped down as captain but also chose to sat out in a bid to play an extra pacer in Mitchell Johnson against the defending champions in an away IPL fixture played at the Eden Gardens, Kolk...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:51:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Derbyshire-v-Nottinghamshire-County-Championship-Division-One-Stumps-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214863http://blogs.bettor.com/Derbyshire-v-Nottinghamshire-County-Championship-Division-One-Stumps-Day-2-Live-Score-and-Update-a214863Derbyshire v Nottinghamshire - County Championship Division One – Stumps Day 2 – Live Score and Update Derbyshire 256 v Nottinghamshire 325/5 (107.0 ov) - Nottinghamshire lead by 69 runs with 5 wickets remaining in the 1st innings At stumps on the second day of the four-day match between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, the latter lead by 69 runs and have five wickets in hand, in their first innings at County Ground, Derby. After restricting Derbyshire on 256 runs in the first innings and th...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:34:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Vivian-Richards-hails-Virat-Kohli-Cricket-News-Update-a214862http://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Vivian-Richards-hails-Virat-Kohli-Cricket-News-Update-a214862Sir Vivian Richards hails Virat Kohli – Cricket News Update West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards on Thursday hailed flamboyant Indian batsman Virat Kohli saying the Delhi dasher reminds him of his own batting. The 61-year-old Antigua veteran, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the game’s history, said that he loves watching the one-field aggression and serious passion of Kohli, adding that while fielding, the talented Indian batsman is a lot like him. "I love watching...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:50:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Waqar-Younis-rates-Dale-Steyn-among-top-3-pacers-of-all-time-Cricket-News-Update-a214861http://blogs.bettor.com/Waqar-Younis-rates-Dale-Steyn-among-top-3-pacers-of-all-time-Cricket-News-Update-a214861Waqar Younis rates Dale Steyn among top 3 pacers of all time – Cricket News Update Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis believes the South African spearhead pacer Dale Steyn is just a couple of years away from hitting the top of the all-time pace bowling list. The 41-year-old veteran pacer, who is fast bowling mentor of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing season six of the lucrative Indian Premier League, on Thursday ranked Steyn among the top three fast bowlers of the last four o...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:47:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Faulkner-looking-to-cement-Ashes-spot-Cricket-News-Update-a214856http://blogs.bettor.com/Faulkner-looking-to-cement-Ashes-spot-Cricket-News-Update-a214856Faulkner looking to cement Ashes spot – Cricket News Update Australia’s newest Test hopeful, James Faulkner, has asserted that he will be comfortable to bat at no.7 and contribute to the team’s cause in an all-round capacity. The fiery Tasmanian was included in the 16-man squad, which will travel to England in a bid to reclaim the Ashes, which has eluded the side over the past couple of years. The left-armer’s stack rose following another fruitful season at the domesti...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:16:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-tour-of-Zimbabwe-2nd-Test-Day-1-Live-Score-and-Update-a214854http://blogs.bettor.com/Zimbabwe-v-Bangladesh-Bangladesh-tour-of-Zimbabwe-2nd-Test-Day-1-Live-Score-and-Update-a214854Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe - 2nd Test – Day 1 – Live Score and Update Bangladesh 300/6 (88.0 ov) v Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field The second Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe is turning into an interesting contest with the tourists having a spectacular first day at Harare Sports Club, where they posted 300 runs for the loss of six wickets at stumps. Bangladesh were asked to bat first after the hosts won the toss, and openers Tamim Iqb...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:59:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/England-dealt-Pietersen-blow-Cricket-News-Update-a214847http://blogs.bettor.com/England-dealt-Pietersen-blow-Cricket-News-Update-a214847England dealt Pietersen blow – Cricket News Update England have been dealt a blow following the news that star batsman, Kevin Pietersen, will not be available for the Champions Trophy, scheduled to kick-off from the first week of June. Pietersen has been on the treatment table since injuring himself during last month’s trip to New Zealand. Despite sustaining a knock during a warm-up game, he played in the opening two matches before missing the third after it was confirmed that he h...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:59:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Sunrisers-Hyderabad-Indian-Premier-League-34th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214843http://blogs.bettor.com/Chennai-Super-Kings-v-Sunrisers-Hyderabad-Indian-Premier-League-34th-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214843Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad - Indian Premier League - 34th match – Live Score and Update Sunrisers Hyderabad 159 v Chennai Super Kings 160 - Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) The 34th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was won by Chennai Super Kings, who defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chose to bat, were hoping to put their opponents on the back foot by...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:35:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Harris-looking-forward-to-Ashes-trip-Cricket-News-Update-a214842http://blogs.bettor.com/Harris-looking-forward-to-Ashes-trip-Cricket-News-Update-a214842Harris looking forward to Ashes trip – Cricket News Update Despite another injury blow, Australian fast bowler, Ryan Harris, is confident of representing his national team in the upcoming Ashes series against England. After missing the whole of the team’s international home summer, which included bouts against South Africa, Sri Lankan and West Indies, Harris made a late appearance in the domestic circuit, playing the final three matches of the season for Queensland. His bowling p...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:24:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Junaid-Khan-upbeat-about-champions-trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a214821http://blogs.bettor.com/Junaid-Khan-upbeat-about-champions-trophy-Cricket-News-Update-a214821Junaid Khan upbeat about champions trophy – Cricket News Update Fast-rising Pakistan seamer Junaid Khan has welcomed former fast bowler Wasim Akram’s decision to work alongside Pakistan pacers ahead of Champions Trophy in England in June this year. Akram, the 46-year-old legendary pacer, recently agreed to a short-term contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to mentor the country’s fast bowlers in the national training camp in the build up to the esteemed one-day tournament in England...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:32:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Netherlands-v-South-Africa-Emerging-Players-Twenty20-Quadrangular-in-Namibia-3rd-place-play-off-Live-Score-and-Update-a214790http://blogs.bettor.com/Netherlands-v-South-Africa-Emerging-Players-Twenty20-Quadrangular-in-Namibia-3rd-place-play-off-Live-Score-and-Update-a214790Netherlands v South Africa Emerging Players - Twenty20 Quadrangular (in Namibia) - 3rd place play-off – Live Score and Update Netherlands 206 v South Africa Emerging Players 164 - Netherlands won by 42 runs The third place play-off of the Twenty20 Quadrangular was won by Netherlands, who beat South Africa Emerging Players by a huge margin of 42 runs, at Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek. After winning the toss, the Dutch chose to bat first as they wanted to post a huge total on the board t...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:19:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Taylor-takes-swipe-at-T20-cricket-Cricket-News-Roundup-Part-1-April-25%2c-2013-a214769http://blogs.bettor.com/Taylor-takes-swipe-at-T20-cricket-Cricket-News-Roundup-Part-1-April-25%2c-2013-a214769Taylor takes swipe at T20 cricket – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – April 25, 2013 Former Australian captain, Mark Taylor, believes that the lure of T20 cricket has negatively impacted on the team’s Test match batting resources. Taylor argued that young players are more concerned with hitting sixes rather than working on their batting techniques.  He gave the example of young all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was scooped up for US $1 million by Indian Premier League outfit Mumbai Indians...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:40:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwayne-Smith-happy-with-batting-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a214764http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwayne-Smith-happy-with-batting-performance-Cricket-News-Update-a214764Dwayne Smith happy with batting performance – Cricket News Update Mumbai Indians’ opening batsman, Dwayne Smith, expressed his satisfaction after a playing match winning knock against defending Indian Premier League Champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the ongoing sixth edition last night. With both teams struggling for consistency, the match held greater significance for the high-profile Indian Premier League outfits. Having opted to bat first, KKR managed a competitive 159 on the board, co...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:35:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Namibia-v-Kenya-Twenty20-Quadrangular-in-Namibia-Final-Live-Score-and-Update-a214750http://blogs.bettor.com/Namibia-v-Kenya-Twenty20-Quadrangular-in-Namibia-Final-Live-Score-and-Update-a214750Namibia v Kenya - Twenty20 Quadrangular (in Namibia) – Final – Live Score and Update Kenya 187 v Namibia 188 - Namibia won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) The final of the Twenty20 Quadrangular tournament was won by hosts Namibia, who beat Kenya by five wickets at Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek. After choosing to field first, Namibia got hammered for 73 runs by Kenyan openers AA Obanda and T Mishra. The two batsmen went ballistic right from the get go as they smacked the...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:25:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Mumbai-Indians-Indian-Premier-League-33rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214736http://blogs.bettor.com/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-v-Mumbai-Indians-Indian-Premier-League-33rd-match-Live-Score-and-Update-a214736Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians - Indian Premier League - 33rd match – Live Score and Update Kolkata Knight Riders 159 v Mumbai Indians 162 - Mumbai Indians won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) In the 33rd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders faced defeat by the hands of Mumbai Indians as they failed to successfully defend a score of 159, losing the match by five wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After winning the toss, KKR chose to bat firs...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:33:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Gayle-ecstatic-after-hitting-an-unbeaten-175-against-Pune-Warriors-Cricket-News-Update-a214735http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Gayle-ecstatic-after-hitting-an-unbeaten-175-against-Pune-Warriors-Cricket-News-Update-a214735Chris Gayle ecstatic after hitting an unbeaten 175 against Pune Warriors – Cricket News Update Talismanic Royal Challengers Bangalore’s top order batsman Chris Gayle is ecstatic after playing a record breaking innings of 175 not out in an Indian Premier League fixture against Pune Warriors, here at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday. Chris Gayle’s belligerent innings powered the hosts to a whopping 130-run victory in the one-sided, six-laden encounter, steering RCB...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:15:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Waugh-backs-Australias-Ashes-squad-Cricket-News-Update-a214732http://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Waugh-backs-Australias-Ashes-squad-Cricket-News-Update-a214732Steve Waugh backs Australia's Ashes squad – Cricket News Update Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, on Wednesday backed the 16-man Australian squad picked by the national selectors for the away leg of the back-to-back Ashes series against England. "We've got the bowlers to take 20 wickets. We can beat any team in the world and we proved that, almost, last year when we nearly beat South Africa, who are the number one team. There is certainly enough talent there for this team to be succ...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:35:22 GMT