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I’m not English, just work here: KP
Team India: Harper’s charge unwarranted
Copa America
Prize money for Kabaddi WC doubled
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n India’s warm-up game ends in draw n Visitors all out for 224 in 1st innings n First Test begins on July 21
Taunton, July 17 The world number one side, who rested a few top players including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the only tour game, were outplayed by Somerset for most part of the day except for the brief period when Suresh Raina launched a counter-attack to score a dazzling unbeaten 103. After shooting India out for 224 in the morning session, Somerset scored at an amazing 6.34 runs per over to declare their second innings at 260 for two from just 41 overs at the tea break itself, leaving India an impossible victory target of 462. England captain Andrew Strauss, who was featuring in the practice game as a guest player for Somerset, top-scored with an unbeaten 109 while Peter Trego also remained not out with a 57-ball blitzkrieg of 85 which was studded with seven fours and sixes apiece. In their second innings, India were 69 for no loss before rain brought the proceedings to a close. Abhinav Mukund and Gautam Gambhir, who led the visiting side in the absence of Dhoni, were on 33 and 36 respectively when the two sides decided to end the game. It was struggle again for the Indian bowlers on the final day with Strauss and Trego sending them for a leatherhunt by raining fours and sixes in Somerset's second innings. Bresnan in 12-man squad for Lord's Test
London: The England selectors included fit-again seamer Tim Bresnan in the squad of 12 for the first Test against India starting at the Lord's from July 21. The squad that will be led by Test captain Andrew Strauss has only one change in the form of Bresnan in place of Middlesex fast bowler Steven Finn. Finn was a part of the victorious England squad that beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in their last Test series. Bresnan who was suffering from calf-muscle injury thus makes a comeback to the Test squad for the first time since the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney last January. "This is clearly a highly-anticipated series between two of the world's top Test-playing nations and I know the England team is certainly looking forward to the challenge of taking on the number one ranked team in Test cricket," national selector Geoff Miller was quoted as saying in an ECB press release. He further added,"Following the successful Test and ODI series against Sri Lanka we're pleased to be able to include Tim Bresnan in the Test squad after his excellent return from a calf muscle injury." Miller stated that Bresnan's inclusion will add further depth to the attack. "Tim adds further bite to our pace attack along with James Anderson, Chris Tremlett and Stuart Broad, who has greatly benefitted from getting overs and wickets under his belt for Nottinghamshire during the week." The squad: Andrew Strauss (captain), Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan, Matt Prior, James Anderson, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan. Raina could play in place of Yuvraj
More experienced he might be, but Yuvraj Singh could still be forced to make way for an in-form Suresh Raina when India decide their playing XI for the opening cricket Test against England starting July 21 at the Lord's. Suresh Raina, also a left-hander but five years younger to Yuvraj, is all set to be rewarded for his consistency and will play on the hallowed turf of Lord' -- an honour that has eluded Yuvraj in his nine-year-old Test career. Lord's was the venue of India's greatest triumph outside World Cup when it chased down a target of 326 set by England in the 2002 Natwest Trophy and in which Yuvraj had played a critical knock of 69 runs. — PTI |
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We’re lucky to have Fletcher: Laxman
Taunton, July 17 "We are very lucky to have someone like Duncan with us because he is a very experienced and very mature person. I feel I can learn from him. There is always scope for improving and having discussions with someone like Duncan can only make you a better cricketer," Laxman said. "I talked with him a lot in the West Indies, especially about technique, and I found him really knowledgeable in that respect," he added. The veteran batsman said his own experience of working with the 62-year-old has been excellent and he has come to admire the former England coach's knowledge of the game. "It has been brilliant working with Duncan. The time we spent with him in West Indies was very encouraging and you know from just talking to him that he has such a deep knowledge of the game," he said. The four-Test series against England starting July 21 is being touted as India's first big challenge since becoming the world number one but Laxman said his side has got nothing to prove. — PTI
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I’m not English, just work here: KP
London, July 17 A diary published by Australian cricketer Ed Cowan has claimed that Pietersen had reacted angrily to being called 'English' during England's match against Australia 'A', saying "I'm not English, I just work here". Pietersen, born in Pietermaritzburg in South Africa, will be one of four players from South Africa — alongside captain Andrew Strauss, Jonathan Trott and wicketkeeper Matt Prior — included today in the England squad for the first Test against India at Lord's which starts on Thursday. According to 'Daily Mail', Cowan wrote of an incident involving Pietersen during England's match against Australia A. Cowan wrote that Pietersen "was heard to exclaim, as he cast his eye over the lunch buffet: 'What the **** is this?'" Cowan told him that, being English, he should recognise bread-and-butter pudding when he saw it, to which he claimed Pietersen replied, "I'm not ****ing English, Eddie. I just work here!"
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‘Hype around Sachin’s 100th ton might hurt India’
London, July 17 "Having watched the way Sachin Tendulkar has made some of his 99 international hundreds over the years, you would have thought he'd be the last person to be affected by the fuss about making his 100th at Lord's," Anderson said. "But you only had to see the nonsense that went on the last time we played there to see how the Lord's factor can affect people," Anderson wrote in 'The Daily Mail'. Anderson pointed out how Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal slowed down to get his hundred at the expense of team's cause. "The history, the atmosphere, everything about the place and the fact that there's always the thought at the back of your mind that you might be playing there for the last time all add up to make the experience uniquely intense and enjoyable. "But sometimes, as in our one-day international against Sri Lanka a fortnight ago, it can also make players do strange things. It was clear Sri Lanka were going to win from some way out. But I thought the way Dinesh Chandimal batted, turning down singles in order to give himself the best chance of making three figures, showed a total lack of respect for the game of cricket and for us," he said. — PTI
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JKCA ropes in Bedi as Ranji coach
Srinagar, July 17 “We have signed a three-year contract with Bishan Singh Bedi who along with his team will train our players. Our priority is that our Ranji team should not only participate but win matches,” said JKCA president Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah said Bedi and his team will be coaching the Ranji team and the Under-22 of the state while coaches from the state will be associated with the former India captain. Bedi, who was also present in Srinagar, will begin his three-year deal with JKCA from August 1 this year. He said the main aim during his time with JKCA will be to turn the state team into competitors. “They are not going to be only participants anymore. They will compete and win the matches,” Bishan Singh Bedi said. He said he would be taking players from the state to other cities to familiarise them with different conditions there so that they can adapt to changing conditions. He further added, “I would rather focus on what they need. If they need a gym, then they should get it and if they need a video analyst, he should be made available.” Bedi said he was pleased to know that the JKCA was working on providing the right kind of infrastructure to the players. The JKCA president said the practice of selection based on recommendations would not be tolerated and only capable players will represent the state. “We will make our players lose sweat. We want a killing spirit in them. There will be no compromise on hard work and dedication. Those who will show dedication and have talent will only be selected for the team. We want our teams to win the matches,” said Abdullah. He said a coaching will also be imparted to junior and the women cricket teams of the state. “Besides working with the Ranji players, we will prepare the juniors and women’s cricket team also. The players will be imparted training in every department with modern technology,” he added.
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Team India: Harper’s charge unwarranted
Somerset, July 17 Saying, 'Harper has had run ins with players a number of times', Cricket experts said they prefer to believe India's side of the story rather than Harper's. Harper called time on his international umpiring career during the West Indies series when a number of the decisions of the Australian were questioned by the Indian team and experts. Harper, who was forced to withdraw from the third Test following criticisms from Indian players, said Dhoni should have been penalised for his comments on poor umpiring, adding that he was forced to break his silence following ICC's inaction. — ANI |
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Copa America
Santa Fe, July 17 Diego Perez had given Uruguay a fifth-minute lead but Gonzalo Higuain levelled 12 minutes later. Both sides ended the 90 minutes with ten men. Perez was sent off on 38 minutes for a second yellow card and then Argentina lost skipper Javier Mascherano in the 86th minute for a bad tackle from behind on Luis Suarez. The extra half hour failed to end the stalemate and Martin Caceres drove home the winning spotkick as Uruguay moved into a semi-final against Peru, 2-0 conquerors of Colombia. Uruguay, who have won a joint record 14 Copa titles along with their hosts from across the River Plate, wasted no time in breaking the deadlock just seven minutes into the contest. Diego Perez slid the ball home from close range, following up after home shot-stopper Sergio Romero could only palm away a header from Martin Caceres, nodding down a Diego Forlan cross. — AFP
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Clarke in sight of debut major
Sandwich, July 17 Clarke, 42, tied for second in the 1997 British Open and tied third in 2001 but has not managed a top-10 finish in any major since. Should he go on to win on Sunday, becoming the 12th different winner of the last 12 majors, he will be the third Northern Irishman to win one of the sport's flagship events in 14 months following the back-to-back U.S. Open triumphs of Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy. Clarke will go out last at 13.10GMT with Dustin Johnson, who shot an impressive 68 on Saturday as he too seeks a debut major and a first in six for America. Rickie Fowler and Thomas Bjorn are a further two shots back on two-under par, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Lucas Glover are on one-under ahead of a group of six, including Phil Mickelson, on level par. The weather is predicted to be windy and rainy, though not as bad as on Saturday, gradually clearing later in the afternoon when the last few groups should be turning home. — Reuters
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Prize money for Kabaddi WC doubled
Chandigarh, July 17 Badal said that the prize money for the title winners has been doubled to Rs 2 crore whereas team securing second and third positions would get Rs 1 crore and Rs 51 lakh respectively in the tournament to be held in October-November. — TNS |
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