Natwest Series, 2009

England vs Australia, 1st T20

Old Trafford, Manchester, August 30, 2009

Match Information

Umpires:
Ian Gould (Eng) & Richard Kettleborough (Eng)

Third Umpire:
Peter Hartley (Eng)

Match Referee:
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

Toss:
England (Elected to field)

Match Status:
Match abandoned due to rain

Batting: Australia Innings

Batsmen
Australia (145/4 in 20 ovs)
Runs
Balls
4’s
6’s
SR

Shane Watson
c R Bopara b S Broad
10
14
0
0
71.43

David Warner
lbw [...]

Lewis Hamilton may be riding the crest of a wave at present, but he has played down expectations ahead of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.
The reigning world champion is close to relinquishing his crown as he trails current title leader Jenson Button by 45 points with six races remaining.
But Hamilton is the man in form in [...]

The ECB scrapped the 50-over format from its domestic cricket calender for the 2010 season.

The England and Wales Cricket Board claimed that ICC will review the future of ODIs after the 2011 World Cup.
The revised domestic structure, finalised after a 12-month detailed discussion with the first-class counties, now comprise four-day matches, enhanced Twenty20 competitions and [...]

The ICC and the PCB on Thursday amicably resolved the dispute over staging of the 2011 World Cup matches in Pakistan.
This has cleared the way for the smooth hosting of the elite event in the sub-continent.
“This resolution is good for world cricket”
As per the agreement, to be signed soon, the Pakistan Cricket Board will [...]

New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2009

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, August 26-30, 2009

Match Information

Umpires:
Daryl Harper (Aus) & Nigel Llong (Eng)

Third Umpire:
Kumar Dharmasena (SL)

Match Referee:
Andrew Pycroft (Zim)

Toss:
Sri Lanka (Elected to bat)

Match Status:
Sri Lanka won by 96 runs

Man of the Match:
Mahela Jayawardene

Man of the Series:
Thilan Samaraweera

Batting: Sri Lanka 1st Innings

Batsmen
Sri Lanka [...]

England’s emerging star Stuart Broad wants to emulate his ‘role model’ Glenn McGrath.

With a hostile spell, Broad fashioned England’s win in the fifth Ashes match, after which Flintoff bid adieu to Test cricket.
Injured batsman Kevin Pietersen had said that Flintoff’s retirement would leave a void in the team but Broad is the man to fill [...]

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori hopes his new role as a selector will not affect his relationship with his team-mates.
The spinner was appointed to the national selection panel along with coach Andy Moles ahead of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, which gets under way in Colombo on Wednesday morning.
The Black Caps will [...]

Ferrari have been quick to end speculation that Michael Schumacher could attempt to make another comeback this year.
Schumacher was set for a sensational return to Ferrari as a replacement for the injured Felipe Massa, however he was forced to abort his comeback at this weekend’s European Grand Prix when scans revealed a neck injury he [...]

Nemanja Vidic has sought to play down speculation about his future by insisting he is happy at Manchester United.
The Serbian has spoken out after recent comments credited to his agent Paolo Fabbri claimed he was angling after a move to Barcelona.
Vidic, who was one of United’s key players in their Barclays Premier League title defence [...]

New Zealand medium-pacer Ian Butler feels Yuvraj Singh will pose a massive threat to bowlers’ economy during Champs Trophy.
He also said that India, along with hosts South Africa and Australia, are the strongest contenders for next month’s Champions Trophy.
Watch out for Steyn, Ajmal
“India plays good one-day cricket. So, I wouldn’t like to put a [...]