Archive for August, 2008

Captaincy debate haunts Deccan Chargers

By admin ⋅ August 31, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Laxman was reacting to Afridi’s comments to a Pakistani news channel that former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist would be a better choice to lead Team Hyderabad and that Twenty20 would not suit Laxman’s style of play and was found wanting on the field despite not living up to the expectations of being a big hitter [...]

Symonds ponders his future

By admin ⋅ August 31, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ANDREW Symonds is so disillusioned with his treatment over the “gone fishing” debacle - and struggling so much with the demands of being a high-profile cricketer - that he is considering quitting the game that has made him a millionaire. Symonds would lose his $500,000 CA contract if he abandoned the game in Australia. However, [...]

Sony, Dentsu trade legal notices over IPL ad agreements

By admin ⋅ August 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Broadcaster Sony Entertainment Television and advertising agency Dentsu India seem to be headed to the courts in a dispute around the success of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008, The Economic Times today reported.
Via Domain B

PCB wants IPL to decide on Asif

By admin ⋅ August 20, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The Pakistan Cricket Board will agree with whatever decision the Indian Premier League takes after bowler Mohammad Asif’s “B” sample test reportedly also came out positive.
Via IHT

IPL won’t be allowed to dictate English Test season, warns ECB

By admin ⋅ August 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

England have warned India’s Champions League powerbrokers that they will not go the same way as Australia and South Africa, by allowing Test cricket to be compromised in the rush for Twenty20 riches. The inaugural eight-team tournament, featuring Twenty20 Cup champions Middlesex, has been shifted from October to early December in order to avoid a [...]

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