Ceylon lost a thriller against GMIS CC, and WISCI extended its winning streak by defeating Indorama in the weekend matches of the Apple Coal JCA League 2010-11.Ceylon lost by 4 runs to GMIS CC despite the heroics of Ceylon captain Dihan Silva, who remained unbeaten on 153 in Cibubur, East Jakarta. Electing to bat first, GMIS CC amassed 268/5 in 35...
India Counts on Prime Pitch for Batsmen
Hyderabad, India - Judging by his past experience of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expects bat to dominate ball in the second test against New Zealand starting on Friday. The latest addition to the list of test venues, as the five-day game returns to Hyderabad after a 22-year hiatus, is not expected to provide the kind...
Haider Forced to Give Up Career Amid Fixing Threats
London - Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has retired from international cricket and is reportedly seeking political asylum in Britain amid alleged threats from match-fixers. Haider left the Pakistan team in Dubai on Monday and flew to London after claiming he had been offered money to lose matches against South Africa, the latest twist in the...
McCullum Hits Ton to Keep Kiwi Hopes Alive
Brendon McCullum struck a well-paced century on Monday as New Zealand reached 237-4 at the close of play on the fourth day of the second test against India after conceding a 122-run first innings lead. The test looks like providing an interesting final day as New Zealand is 115 runs ahead with six wickets in hand. McCullum was batting on 124 and Kane...
Reeves shows exceptional pace at Targa High Country
Written by Fabien KornélFresh from their success at the Pirelli Star Driver Shootout in Spain two weeks ago, Brendan Reeves and Rhianon Smyth returned to tarmac rallying at the weekend. Driving a Mazda3 MPS for Mazda Motorsport in the inaugural Targa High Country rally, the brother-sister duo showed impressive speed and talent.Day one of the rally...
Villagra snatches championship lead from Pozzo
Written by Fabien KornélFederico Villagra (Mitsubishi/VRS) took a crucial victory over his main title contender Gabriel Pozzo (Subaru/Baratec) in Rally Pagos del Tuyú, round 11 of the Argentine National Rally, to claim a one point lead ahead of the final showdown of the year."Coyote" made his way through the race setting a fast and faultless pace which...
Judd ready for marathon rally
Written by Fabien KornélOne of New Zealand’s most experienced rally competitors, Jeff Judd, is ready to take on New Zealand’s only marathon rally, the Silver Fern Rally, when it gets underway on November 14.Judd is highly respected around New Zealand as both a driver and co-driver, with achievements including contesting the Production World Rally Championship...