Articles Archive for August 2009
pakistan vs sri lanka »
Mohammad Aamer: It comes as a shocker that the rookie fast bowler, along with Umar Gul, has been the top run-scorer for Pakistan in two matches. While he has managed 47 runs at a similar average, Aamer is also Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker with four at 19.00. In fact, his bowling has provided the only sunshine in what has been a dismal campaign so far.
Thilan Thushara: He continues to dominate the bowling charts in this series. Thushara proved his 3 for 29 in the first match was no fluke, picking up …
Ashes 2009 »
Flintoff has dominated the headlines again this week, albeit for reasons he could have done without. The ailing all-rounder’s knee injury continues to cause him discomfort, and has prompted England to name an expanded squad in the event he is deemed unfit to play the fourth Test. Australia have their own injury concerns, with Michael Clarke sitting out Wednesday’s training session with a mild abdominal strain and Brad Haddin nursing a broken finger. On the positive side of the ledger, Brett Lee is available for selection for the first time …
Cricket »
West Indies takes on Bangladesh in the only T20 Match on Aug 2 2009 at St.Kitts
West Indies
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West Indies’ two major problems have been the inconsistency of the top order, and their discomfort against spin. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan capitalised on that, picking four slow bowlers for the one-dayers, and having a pair of them operating in tandem as early as the ninth over.
The inclusion of Andre Fletcher has added some dynamism to the top order, and he showed his ability while carting three sixes on his way to a …
