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Cricket

ICC charges three Pakistan players under Anti-Corruption Code

The ICC has charged three Pakistan players with various offences under Article 2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel.




Australia opts for blend of youth and experience for daunting India Test series

Australian selectors have opted for a blend of young and experienced players for next month's two-match Test series in India, the team's last before hosting England for the Ashes.




More to Pietersen’s shock dumping than meets the eye: Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson believes that the dramatic axing of England batsman Kevin Pietersen is related to underlying issues within the team.




‘Fixing’ allegations ruining cricket, says Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reckons that the 'spot-fixing' and 'match-fixing' allegations that have rocked the cricket world, are "ruining the game".




Ex-Pak cricketers call for strict action against players guilty of match-fixing

Former Pakistan cricketers have said that they are stunned by the latest allegations of match-fixing to plague the country's team, and demanded strict action for the guilty to wipe out corruption from the sport.




IPL helped in creating harmony among international cricketers: Jayawardene

Sri Lankan vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that the Indian Premier League has given an opportunity to international cricketers to get to know each other better creating harmony among them.




Younis likely to return to national squad following Butt’s nod

After an overstretched tussle with former captain Younis Khan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has reportedly cleared the way for his inclusion in the national squad.




Sangakkara not guilty of breaching code of conduct: ICC

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been found not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s ODI against New Zealand in Dambulla on Friday.




Azhar Ali vows to repay team management’s faith

Young Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali, who played a gutsy knock of 92 not out in the first innings of the third Test at The Oval, has vowed to continue to impress with his performance and repay the faith of the selectors and the team management.




Muralitharan eager to play 2011 WC to help Lanka repeat 1996 success

Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has expressed his desire of playing in the 2011 World Cup to help his country repeat the success of 1996.