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When we go through the recent list of the ICC cricket ratings, the cricket fans, especially the fans of the master blaster, will be shocked. Because, it’s not ‘the little master’ but the just retired giant of the Australian cricket team, Matthew Hayden. He ranks 18th in the list. Well, he deserves that. But where is our master blaster Sachin Tendulkar cast? No. Not even ... Full story

London, Jan 9 (IANS) Newly-appointed England captain Andrew Strauss Friday said he has the support of Kevin Pietersen. Strauss was appointed the captain after Pietersen resigned dramatically Wednesday having lost a battle of brinkmanship with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over his differences with coach Peter Moores. The coach also lost his job. Strauss has spoken to Pietersen, who returned from his holiday in ... Full story

London, Jan 9 (IANS) Kevin Pietersen’s resignation as the England cricket captain has shocked his teammates.Batsman Ian Bell said that the tension between Pietersen and coach Peter Moores had never been apparent in the dressing room. “We are pretty shocked. We never really knew things were so bad. With captains and coaches, people are going to have their own ideas; there are always going to be ... Full story

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Buoyed by their success in Argentina, the junior hockey team is hopeful of a good show in the four-nation Australian Youth Olympic Festival to be held at the Olympic Stadium, Sydney from Jan 14.Coach A.K. Bansal said the team is in a good shape following their 15-day training stint with the senior team in Bhopal. Hosts Australia, Malaysia and Great Britain ... Full story

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Somdev Devvarman plays the way he looks - a warrior, complete with headband and all - and one who simply refuses to give in no matter who the opponent or what the match situation is. For sure, Carlos Moya will readily testify to all these attributes.In the searing mid-day heat Thursday, Devvarman, only 23 and ranked 202, delivered a stunning 4-6, ... Full story

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) After being dropped from the Australian squad for the Twenty20 and the one-day series against South Africa Thursday, Matthew Hayden is weighing up his cricketing future.The 37-year-old Queenslander has averaged just 19.5 in 1-2 Test series loss to South Africa at home. “My immediate future is to go back home to my family and the people that love me the most and ... Full story

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) India’s No.1 Somdev Devvarman authored the best win of his blossoming career when he defeated sixth seed and former World No.1 Carlos Moya of Spain 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, to enter the quarter-finals of the $450,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament, here Thursday.Devvarman’s performance is the best by an Indian here since Leander Paes reached the semi-finals in the 1998 edition when ... Full story

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has let down Kevin Pietersen after having shown faith in his captaincy just four months ago.Pietersen quit as England captain after a long fall-out with coach Peter Moores. Hussain, however, said that Pietersen could have handled the situation in a better manner. “I don’t for a minute question his ... Full story

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Kevin Pietersen did not resign on his own but was given a choice to either step down from captaincy or face sacking after England cricket managing director Hugh Morris found that he did not enjoy the team’s support.Pietersen had reportedly told the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that he would no longer work with coach Peter Moores, with whom he ... Full story

Controversy doesnt seems to leave Shoaib Akhtar; just when it seemed that he was on his way back to the playing arena, another one is in the making after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave him a central contract despite a court case against him being still pending, and his long standing involvement in indiscipline and fitness issues. Former players and cricket officials have openly criticized ... Full story