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NAPIER, New Zealand vs india slumped to 79 for three in reply to New Zealand's mammoth 619 for nine declared led by Jesse Ryder's double century on the second day of the second Test at McLean Park on Friday.
Rahul Dravid was on 21 and Sachin Tendulkar was yet to score at stumps after nightwatchman Ishant Sharma, who came in when Gautam Gambhir was dismissed for 16, was trapped leg before by skipper Daniel Vettori for a duck in the penultimate over.
Bowlers did well, but our fielders failed us: Sehwag | India in New Zealand 2009
The dangerous Virender Sehwag was the first wicket to fall when he was caught behind by Brendon McCullum off Vettori for 34, a ball after he had smashed the spinner for six.
Gambhir, who had already survived a close run out call, threw his wicket away when he should have been circumspect, failing to clear Vettori at mid-on against off-spinner Jeetan Patel with six overs remaining in the day's play.
New Zealand's massive score was anchored by Jesse Ryder's 201, his first Test double century, and wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum's third Test century.
McCullum scored his century at almost a run a ball without any of his characteristic big hitting before he was dismissed for 115 as Vettori asked him to chase quick runs after tea.
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The century was McCullum's first against a major Test team after his other two centuries were scored against Bangladesh 143 and Zimbabwe 111
Vettori scored 55 before he chopped on a delivery from Zaheer Khan, while Jeetan Patel was the last man out for one when Ishant Sharma took a good catch at midwicket off Harbhajan Singh.
James Franklin shared in a 121-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ryder before the all-rounder was caught short of his ground when called through for a quick single to be dismissed for 52 in the first session.
Rahul Dravid was on 21 and Sachin Tendulkar was yet to score at stumps after nightwatchman Ishant Sharma, who came in when Gautam Gambhir was dismissed for 16, was trapped leg before by skipper Daniel Vettori for a duck in the penultimate over.
Bowlers did well, but our fielders failed us: Sehwag | India in New Zealand 2009
The dangerous Virender Sehwag was the first wicket to fall when he was caught behind by Brendon McCullum off Vettori for 34, a ball after he had smashed the spinner for six.
Gambhir, who had already survived a close run out call, threw his wicket away when he should have been circumspect, failing to clear Vettori at mid-on against off-spinner Jeetan Patel with six overs remaining in the day's play.
New Zealand's massive score was anchored by Jesse Ryder's 201, his first Test double century, and wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum's third Test century.
McCullum scored his century at almost a run a ball without any of his characteristic big hitting before he was dismissed for 115 as Vettori asked him to chase quick runs after tea.
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The century was McCullum's first against a major Test team after his other two centuries were scored against Bangladesh 143 and Zimbabwe 111
Vettori scored 55 before he chopped on a delivery from Zaheer Khan, while Jeetan Patel was the last man out for one when Ishant Sharma took a good catch at midwicket off Harbhajan Singh.
James Franklin shared in a 121-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ryder before the all-rounder was caught short of his ground when called through for a quick single to be dismissed for 52 in the first session.
NZ 619-9 decl india vs new zealand 2nd test day 2
esse Ryder reached 201 before New Zealand's declaration at 619 for nine wickets Friday on the second day of the second cricket test against India.
India was in trouble at stumps in reply, with New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori claiming two wickets to reduce India to 79-3 after 23 overs. Vettori declared New Zealand's first innings with 90 minutes remaining in the second day's play at McLean Park.
Brendon McCullum scored 115, Vettori 55 and James Franklin 52, following Ross Taylor's 151 on the first day, as New Zealand, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, compiled its third-highest test total.
Vettori joined the New Zealand attack after only nine overs and removed Virender Sehwag for 34 and nightwatchman Ishant Sharma for 0, then took a catch from offspinner Jeetan Patel to dismiss Gautam Gambhir for 16.
Ryder was the star of the day, however, resuming his innings at 137 not out and batting for just over eight hours to raise the third double century and third-highest score by a New Zealander against India.
The stocky left-hander, whose only other test century (102) came two innings previously in the first innings of the first test at Hamilton, was then out to the next ball, bowled off an inside edge by Zaheer Khan. His innings market the 15th test double century by a New Zealand player.
Ryder was also out one ball after achieving his century in the Hamilton test _ won by India by 10 wickets _ but in combination, across three innings in the series so far, has batted more than 13 hours for 324 runs.
He has now scored 50 or more in four of his last five test innings _ including two centuries _ and has averaged 132 over a prolific period which began with his 89 in the first innings of the first test against the West Indies in December.
At the end of his innings Friday, he was averaging 64 with two centuries and four half centuries in a test career of only eight matches and 14 innings.
"I'm pretty much speechless," Ryder said. "I wasn't expecting to go out and score a double century. I just knuckled down and played my game and it came off. The last two days just showed we're capable of getting big totals."
Ryder began his marathon vigil when New Zealand was 23-3 in the 11th over Thursday, after winning the toss and batting.
He shared partnerships of 271 for the fourth wicket with Taylor, 121 for the fifth wicket with Franklin, run out for 52 before lunch, and finally 62 for the sixth wicket with McCullum.
McCullum reached his third test century three balls before tea and went on to make 115 in a 128-run partnership with Vettori for the seventh wicket. His century came from 131 balls in 141 minutes and contained 11 fours.
Vettori reached a half century, after McCullum's dismissal, in 94 minutes with five fours while Franklin had earlier raised his half century in 164 minutes with seven fours, batting through the vital late stages of the first day and early stages of the second..
McCullum judged the pace - or complete lack of - of the pitch and played the field superbly. He waited against the three spinners used, playing primarily off the back foot, and his shuffled paddles also got him handy runs. He brought up his half-century with another aggressive cover-drive and continued to cut the ball into the gaps. McCullum negotiated his way easily from there on and the rest was a blur as he raised his century from 131 balls.
Vettori started off more circumspectly, content to defend and nudge the singles, but gradually he opened out too, essaying some deft late-cuts and soft-handed steers for four. The singles and doubles frustrated India and allowed New Zealand to creep toward 600. Vettori (55) and McCullum fell in relative succession - Ishant took his 50th Test wicket - and along came the declaration.
India was in trouble at stumps in reply, with New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori claiming two wickets to reduce India to 79-3 after 23 overs. Vettori declared New Zealand's first innings with 90 minutes remaining in the second day's play at McLean Park.
Brendon McCullum scored 115, Vettori 55 and James Franklin 52, following Ross Taylor's 151 on the first day, as New Zealand, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, compiled its third-highest test total.
Vettori joined the New Zealand attack after only nine overs and removed Virender Sehwag for 34 and nightwatchman Ishant Sharma for 0, then took a catch from offspinner Jeetan Patel to dismiss Gautam Gambhir for 16.
Ryder was the star of the day, however, resuming his innings at 137 not out and batting for just over eight hours to raise the third double century and third-highest score by a New Zealander against India.
The stocky left-hander, whose only other test century (102) came two innings previously in the first innings of the first test at Hamilton, was then out to the next ball, bowled off an inside edge by Zaheer Khan. His innings market the 15th test double century by a New Zealand player.
Ryder was also out one ball after achieving his century in the Hamilton test _ won by India by 10 wickets _ but in combination, across three innings in the series so far, has batted more than 13 hours for 324 runs.
He has now scored 50 or more in four of his last five test innings _ including two centuries _ and has averaged 132 over a prolific period which began with his 89 in the first innings of the first test against the West Indies in December.
At the end of his innings Friday, he was averaging 64 with two centuries and four half centuries in a test career of only eight matches and 14 innings.
"I'm pretty much speechless," Ryder said. "I wasn't expecting to go out and score a double century. I just knuckled down and played my game and it came off. The last two days just showed we're capable of getting big totals."
Ryder began his marathon vigil when New Zealand was 23-3 in the 11th over Thursday, after winning the toss and batting.
He shared partnerships of 271 for the fourth wicket with Taylor, 121 for the fifth wicket with Franklin, run out for 52 before lunch, and finally 62 for the sixth wicket with McCullum.
McCullum reached his third test century three balls before tea and went on to make 115 in a 128-run partnership with Vettori for the seventh wicket. His century came from 131 balls in 141 minutes and contained 11 fours.
Vettori reached a half century, after McCullum's dismissal, in 94 minutes with five fours while Franklin had earlier raised his half century in 164 minutes with seven fours, batting through the vital late stages of the first day and early stages of the second..
McCullum judged the pace - or complete lack of - of the pitch and played the field superbly. He waited against the three spinners used, playing primarily off the back foot, and his shuffled paddles also got him handy runs. He brought up his half-century with another aggressive cover-drive and continued to cut the ball into the gaps. McCullum negotiated his way easily from there on and the rest was a blur as he raised his century from 131 balls.
Vettori started off more circumspectly, content to defend and nudge the singles, but gradually he opened out too, essaying some deft late-cuts and soft-handed steers for four. The singles and doubles frustrated India and allowed New Zealand to creep toward 600. Vettori (55) and McCullum fell in relative succession - Ishant took his 50th Test wicket - and along came the declaration.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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The 271-run stand between Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor is New Zealand's highest in Tests for the fourth wicket. It's also the second-highest by any team against India.
It's only the fourth instance - and the highest - of a team adding more than 200 for fourth wicket after being three down for less than 25. The last time it had been achieved was 26 years back, also against India, when Larry Gomes and Clive Lloyd added 237 after West Indies were 1 for 3 at Port of Spain.
Of the 151 runs Taylor scored, 54 came behind point, including 24 in the third-man region. In contrast, only four of Ryder's runs were scored through third man.
was most severe on Munaf Patel and Ishant Sharma, scoring 66 from 67 balls he faced from him. Against Zaheer Khan, he scored 37 from 58. Ryder was more prolific against Zaheer, scoring 36 from 40. Against Ishant and Munaf he managed 44 from 77.
's hundred broke a lean spell that had lasted 14 innings - in his last eight Tests he had only 322 runs at an average of 23. This is his third Test hundred, and his first against India - his previous two had both come against England.
It's only the fourth instance - and the highest - of a team adding more than 200 for fourth wicket after being three down for less than 25. The last time it had been achieved was 26 years back, also against India, when Larry Gomes and Clive Lloyd added 237 after West Indies were 1 for 3 at Port of Spain.
Of the 151 runs Taylor scored, 54 came behind point, including 24 in the third-man region. In contrast, only four of Ryder's runs were scored through third man.
was most severe on Munaf Patel and Ishant Sharma, scoring 66 from 67 balls he faced from him. Against Zaheer Khan, he scored 37 from 58. Ryder was more prolific against Zaheer, scoring 36 from 40. Against Ishant and Munaf he managed 44 from 77.
's hundred broke a lean spell that had lasted 14 innings - in his last eight Tests he had only 322 runs at an average of 23. This is his third Test hundred, and his first against India - his previous two had both come against England.
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Ross Taylor wasn't at his fluent best at McLean Park but, on a day when almost everything went his way, he didn't need to be. He swished, flashed and edged but luck was on his side and he was dropped twice. He eventually battled his way to a third Test century to give New Zealand some much-needed oomph. Riding shotgun at first before stepping into the driver's seat was Jesse Ryder, with his second century of the series, and New Zealand finished what had started as a disastrous day in a dominant position.
There were significant moments right from the start of this Test. For starters, Virender Sehwag walked out to toss instead of MS Dhoni, who was ruled out with a sore back. Then Daniel Vettori won the toss and chose to bat on a pitch that was a source of discussion because of a supposed fungal infection on the surface, and one he described as not having a consistent grass cover. That was followed by an almost typical New Zealand start with three wickets falling for just 23.
At that stage it appeared Vettori's call for his batsmen to play out at least 120 overs had fallen on deaf ears, but a record fourth-wicket partnership for New Zealand that followed vindicated his decision to bat. Taylor and Ryder put on an excellent rearguard effort and reached significant centuries.
There were significant moments right from the start of this Test. For starters, Virender Sehwag walked out to toss instead of MS Dhoni, who was ruled out with a sore back. Then Daniel Vettori won the toss and chose to bat on a pitch that was a source of discussion because of a supposed fungal infection on the surface, and one he described as not having a consistent grass cover. That was followed by an almost typical New Zealand start with three wickets falling for just 23.
At that stage it appeared Vettori's call for his batsmen to play out at least 120 overs had fallen on deaf ears, but a record fourth-wicket partnership for New Zealand that followed vindicated his decision to bat. Taylor and Ryder put on an excellent rearguard effort and reached significant centuries.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
India vs New zealand 2nd Test Live streaming From Napier
One down with two to play, New Zealand have it all to do. So comprehensively were they outplayed in all aspects in Hamilton that a reversal of fortunes is a tall task: their top order was woefully inadequate, the fast bowlers were a distant second to Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma and Munaf Patel, and Harbhajan Singh comfortably outperformed Daniel Vettori in the spin department.
The gulf was wide in the first Test, but New Zealand have been putting in the hard yards over the last four days to give themselves the best chance of bridging the gap. What they'll hope for now is to get some early momentum at McLean Park, take the honours in the first two sessions, and hope India feel the pressure. Some quick Indian wickets with the new ball could still swing things their way, but if India survive the early exchanges, it could be another long Test for New Zealand.
MS Dhoni has a superior team on paper, and proved that in the first Test, but India need to guard against complacency. While they've been winning more frequently overseas since 2000, series wins haven't been that easy to come by.
New Zealand (likely): 1 Tim McIntosh, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Daniell Flynn/Jamie How, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Jesse Ryder, 6 James Franklin, 7 Brendon McCullum (wk), 8 Daniel Vettori (capt), 9 Jeetan Patel, 10 Iain O'Brien, 11 Chris Martin.
The gulf was wide in the first Test, but New Zealand have been putting in the hard yards over the last four days to give themselves the best chance of bridging the gap. What they'll hope for now is to get some early momentum at McLean Park, take the honours in the first two sessions, and hope India feel the pressure. Some quick Indian wickets with the new ball could still swing things their way, but if India survive the early exchanges, it could be another long Test for New Zealand.
MS Dhoni has a superior team on paper, and proved that in the first Test, but India need to guard against complacency. While they've been winning more frequently overseas since 2000, series wins haven't been that easy to come by.
New Zealand (likely): 1 Tim McIntosh, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Daniell Flynn/Jamie How, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Jesse Ryder, 6 James Franklin, 7 Brendon McCullum (wk), 8 Daniel Vettori (capt), 9 Jeetan Patel, 10 Iain O'Brien, 11 Chris Martin.
India will almost certainly play the team that won so convincingly in Hamilton. There were question-marks over the third seamer before that game, but Munaf Patel dispelled them emphatically with match figures of 5 for 120.
India (likely): 1 Gautam Gambhir, 2 Virender Sehwag, 3 Rahul Dravid, 4 Sachin Tendulkar, 5 VVS Laxman, 6 Yuvraj Singh, 7 Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9 Zaheer Khan, 10 Ishant Sharma, 11 Munaf Patel.
Kolkata Knight Riders have decided not to have a fixed captain for the IPL
The Kolkata Knight Riders have decided not to have a fixed captain for the IPL this season. John Buchanan, the coach, told a press conference that the decision was "not a slight" to Sourav Ganguly but a plan for the future. He said there could be four or five captains through the tournament.
A grim-looking Ganguly, sitting beside Buchanan at the press conference, refused to elaborate on the decision and simply said the concept was new and needed to be assessed as it went on. Asked if he was upset by it, Ganguly did not answer directly and Buchanan interjected: "Of course he will be upset. He is the Prince of Kolkata." Ganguly laughed and put his hands up and said "I am not upset".
Ganguly said the plan was Buchanan's. "He is the coach of the team and he has got the right to make decisions. We'll see as it goes along. At the end of the day we all have to deliver."
Buchanan was at pains to explain that the multiple-captains theory was not prompted by a lack of confidence in Ganguly's leadership skills. "In fact it could actually be of benefit to someone like him because it could free him up for his batting, when he just needs to his batting or for his fielding when he just needs to do his fielding or when he needs to just do his bowling without the burden of the twenty-over format on his shoulders. At the same stage we might be asking him to make some key decisions for us. It has nothing to do with Sourav Ganguly whatsoever. It has everything to do with how I perceive the 20-over game and what the demands are running that game should be."
A grim-looking Ganguly, sitting beside Buchanan at the press conference, refused to elaborate on the decision and simply said the concept was new and needed to be assessed as it went on. Asked if he was upset by it, Ganguly did not answer directly and Buchanan interjected: "Of course he will be upset. He is the Prince of Kolkata." Ganguly laughed and put his hands up and said "I am not upset".
Ganguly said the plan was Buchanan's. "He is the coach of the team and he has got the right to make decisions. We'll see as it goes along. At the end of the day we all have to deliver."
Buchanan was at pains to explain that the multiple-captains theory was not prompted by a lack of confidence in Ganguly's leadership skills. "In fact it could actually be of benefit to someone like him because it could free him up for his batting, when he just needs to his batting or for his fielding when he just needs to do his fielding or when he needs to just do his bowling without the burden of the twenty-over format on his shoulders. At the same stage we might be asking him to make some key decisions for us. It has nothing to do with Sourav Ganguly whatsoever. It has everything to do with how I perceive the 20-over game and what the demands are running that game should be."
Friday, March 20, 2009
1st Test Day 4 India vs New Zealand Live Streaming
India vs New Zealand 1st test match day3 end of the score in inia 520 Runs in ist innings dravid sachin tendulkar very good performanse in this innings sachin completed in 42 century in test match
278 for 4 in day2,Dhoni edged the first ball he faced just short of third slip, but all eyes were on Tendulkar. A wonderful stroke through cover off O'Brien took him to 99, and a wristy tuck on to the onside when James Franklin came on to bowl had the crowd on its feet, to acclaim a man whose feats are unlikely ever to be matched.
The punishment was far from over though. Jesse Ryder had been miserly on day two, but 24 hours later, Tendulkar greeted him with an on-drive, a deft swish behind point and a nonchalant clip off the pads. Of the 66 runs scored before drinks, he had made 47.
Match Preveiw
sehwag 24
Gambhir 72
Dravid 66,
Tendulkar 160
Dhoni 47
Zaher Khan 51
278 for 4 in day2,Dhoni edged the first ball he faced just short of third slip, but all eyes were on Tendulkar. A wonderful stroke through cover off O'Brien took him to 99, and a wristy tuck on to the onside when James Franklin came on to bowl had the crowd on its feet, to acclaim a man whose feats are unlikely ever to be matched.
The punishment was far from over though. Jesse Ryder had been miserly on day two, but 24 hours later, Tendulkar greeted him with an on-drive, a deft swish behind point and a nonchalant clip off the pads. Of the 66 runs scored before drinks, he had made 47.
Match Preveiw
sehwag 24
Gambhir 72
Dravid 66,
Tendulkar 160
Dhoni 47
Zaher Khan 51
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 42nd Test century
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 42nd Test century and gave Seddon Park a batting masterclass as India established a stranglehold on proceedings on the third day. Having started the day one run in arrears, they piled up 242 in two sessions before dismissing both New Zealand openers and Kyle Mills, the night-watchman, in 31 overs before stumps. With Harbhajan Singh getting sharp turn and Munaf Patel hinting at some reverse swing, New Zealand's prospects of saving the game were decidedly slim.
Tendulkar's hundred took just 168 balls and his positive intent never allowed the bowlers to settle. India lost Yuvraj Singh to an error of judgement but though Mahendra Singh Dhoni was initially subdued, a 115 run partnership gave India an advantage that weren't likely to relinquish.
Over the past few months, there have been several glimpses of the Tendulkar of old, the peerless strokemaker who just came out and played without a thought for the cares of the world. That was in evidence again in the morning, with some magnificent strokes played all around the wicket. The tone for the day was set in the very first over with a lovely cover-drive after Yuvraj had clipped Chris Martin off the pads twice for fours.
Tendulkar's hundred took just 168 balls and his positive intent never allowed the bowlers to settle. India lost Yuvraj Singh to an error of judgement but though Mahendra Singh Dhoni was initially subdued, a 115 run partnership gave India an advantage that weren't likely to relinquish.
Over the past few months, there have been several glimpses of the Tendulkar of old, the peerless strokemaker who just came out and played without a thought for the cares of the world. That was in evidence again in the morning, with some magnificent strokes played all around the wicket. The tone for the day was set in the very first over with a lovely cover-drive after Yuvraj had clipped Chris Martin off the pads twice for fours.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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India vs New Zealand 1st test match day2 end of the score in inia 278 for 4 wickets in ist innings dravid sachin tendulkar gambhir fifty in the match,India trail by 1 run with 6 wickets remaining in the 1st innings sachin tendulakar 70 runs not out 11 four for 130 balls sehwag 24 runs dravid 66 runs in 12 four for 138 balls yuvraj singh 8 runs
278 for 4 in day2
sehwag 24
Gambhir 72
Dravid 66,
Tendulkar 70* trail New Zealand 279 by 1 run
To say the forthcoming Test series between India and New Zealand will be challenging for the home side would be a huge understatement. If everything plays out as suspected, it could be 15 long days of leather-chasing for the New Zealand players.
Steady progress by India though the pace of play wasn't frenetic. Sehwag's early dismissal gave New Zealand hope and to be fair they didn't bowl badly. India played it safe and didn't take too many chances, especially against Ryder. But they can still afford to take their time as there's plenty left in this Test.
278 for 4 in day2
sehwag 24
Gambhir 72
Dravid 66,
Tendulkar 70* trail New Zealand 279 by 1 run
To say the forthcoming Test series between India and New Zealand will be challenging for the home side would be a huge understatement. If everything plays out as suspected, it could be 15 long days of leather-chasing for the New Zealand players.
Steady progress by India though the pace of play wasn't frenetic. Sehwag's early dismissal gave New Zealand hope and to be fair they didn't bowl badly. India played it safe and didn't take too many chances, especially against Ryder. But they can still afford to take their time as there's plenty left in this Test.
Sachin Tendulkar keep 50 runs
That late flourish enlivened proceedings after New Zealand had established something of a tourniquet after tea. With Vettori accurate and Jesse Ryder wheeling away for five maidens with his medium pace, Tendulkar and VVS Laxman were becalmed. The scoring rate for the partnership was two an over, and there were some streaky strokes, inside egdes and a Laxman pull that just evaded O'Brien at deep square leg. When the new ball was taken, India were still 41 behind and New Zealand struck immediately, with Martin finding the edge to first slip.
Yuvraj Singh survived a few alarms, playing one superb cover-drive off the disappointing Kyle Mills, and with Tendulkar raising the tempo, the new ball didn't do the damage that New Zealand would have wished for. It had been much the same story in the morning after Sehwag's departure, though the dismissals of Gambhir and Dravid after lunch did redress the balance somewhat.
Play started 15 minutes late because of overnight rain and there was moisture around to interest the seamers. But the breakthrough New Zealand sought arrived courtesy some poor cricket from the Indians. Gambhir played Mills into the covers and set off for two. But with James Franklin making good ground and hitting the stumps direct, Sehwag was well short of his ground. He had made 24 from 21 balls and his body language betrayed his disgust as he walked off.
Gambhir took his mind off the fiasco with a neat clip through midwicket off Mills as New Zealand sought to keep the runs down and build up some pressure. It didn't happen. Dravid has been a hesitant starter in recent times, but a glance for four off Martin and a lovely cut off Mills allowed him to play himself in.
1st Test India vs New Zealand Day2 Live Streaming
ndian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and chose to bowl in the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park on Wednesday.
After securing its first limited-overs series victory in New Zealand, India are now seeking their first Test series win in the country in 41 years. wicket but if there is going to be anything in it, it will probably be in the first couple of hours or first half session," Dhoni said. "We want to give our bowlers the best chance to get them out because the pitch will get better to bat on.
"The best time to bowl for the seamers is when the wicket is fresh."
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori was happy to bat first, saying he would have chosen to do so had he won the toss.
"We know it's going to do a bit early one but once you get through that it's a good batting deck," he said. There are so many ways of looking at it but we decided to back our batsman. There's maybe a little bit there but if we get out and do a bit with the bat, maybe we can nullify that."
New Zealand omitted uncapped seamer Brent Arnel and spinner Jeetan Patel from its match lineup, restoring Chris Martin as the spearhead of its bowling attack.
India won the five-match limited-overs series 3-1, losing the last match and splitting a match that was washed out.
After securing its first limited-overs series victory in New Zealand, India are now seeking their first Test series win in the country in 41 years. wicket but if there is going to be anything in it, it will probably be in the first couple of hours or first half session," Dhoni said. "We want to give our bowlers the best chance to get them out because the pitch will get better to bat on.
"The best time to bowl for the seamers is when the wicket is fresh."
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori was happy to bat first, saying he would have chosen to do so had he won the toss.
"We know it's going to do a bit early one but once you get through that it's a good batting deck," he said. There are so many ways of looking at it but we decided to back our batsman. There's maybe a little bit there but if we get out and do a bit with the bat, maybe we can nullify that."
New Zealand omitted uncapped seamer Brent Arnel and spinner Jeetan Patel from its match lineup, restoring Chris Martin as the spearhead of its bowling attack.
India won the five-match limited-overs series 3-1, losing the last match and splitting a match that was washed out.
Dravid reaches most catches in Test cricket
The earlier fumbling catch off Guptill was Dravid 181st, taking him level with Mark Waugh for the most catches in Test cricket. "Let's hope he gets a pair and then gets dropped," Waugh had said when Dravid was getting close to the record during the home series against Australia in 2008. Maybe Waugh's wish to keep the record a little longer is working. When 182 came Dravid's way, he was a microsecond too late to react at first slip and dropped Vettori, who was on 77 at the time. Vettori went on to score 118.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
India vs New Zealand 1st Test From Hamilton
After a breathtaking ODI series, if the two teams needed any motivation before the start of the Tests, it has arrived through reinforcements to the Test squad. One each in particular for the two sides. Men who lost years in their prime to injuries. Men who came back transformed: one with a changed bowling action, the other with a different role. They will both be looking to fulfil primarily the third pace bowler's responsibility for their teams. For inspiration, look no further than L Balaji and James Franklin.
Two years ago, Franklin was struggling to get through the 2007 World Cup. In the game against Bangladesh, he had to go off the field because of what seemed like a migraine attack but was actually much worse. "I get tunnel vision and a headache that spikes me in the head," Franklin said then. "In the drinks break I was fine, but when I tried to focus on something it was all blurred. I bowled an over after that. It was a blur and in the later part it was all blue vision."
Two years ago, Franklin was struggling to get through the 2007 World Cup. In the game against Bangladesh, he had to go off the field because of what seemed like a migraine attack but was actually much worse. "I get tunnel vision and a headache that spikes me in the head," Franklin said then. "In the drinks break I was fine, but when I tried to focus on something it was all blurred. I bowled an over after that. It was a blur and in the later part it was all blue vision."
Ipl Changed in Indian Government
The Indian government has asked the IPL to revise its tournament dates once again. The government wants the IPL to rework the revised schedule after consulting the states in which the matches are to be held. BCCI sources said discussions have already been initiated at the state level in this regard.
"We told them it will not be possible to provide central paramilitary forces for the IPL because of the elections," home ministry spokesman Onkarmal Kedia said. "We want them to draw up a schedule after consulting state governments on the dates when they can provide security. The ministry will take a decision after receiving a new schedule."
N Srinivasan, the BCCI secretary, told reporters in New Delhi after a one-and-a-half hour meeting that home ministry officials had explained their concerns about the dates in detail. "We have also expressed our difficulties and our own concerns," Srinivasan said.
Some of the IPL's options are to have a packed schedule - with up to three matches in a day - and shorten the tournament, the matches to states that are willing to provide security for them.
"We told them it will not be possible to provide central paramilitary forces for the IPL because of the elections," home ministry spokesman Onkarmal Kedia said. "We want them to draw up a schedule after consulting state governments on the dates when they can provide security. The ministry will take a decision after receiving a new schedule."
N Srinivasan, the BCCI secretary, told reporters in New Delhi after a one-and-a-half hour meeting that home ministry officials had explained their concerns about the dates in detail. "We have also expressed our difficulties and our own concerns," Srinivasan said.
Some of the IPL's options are to have a packed schedule - with up to three matches in a day - and shorten the tournament, the matches to states that are willing to provide security for them.
Friday, March 13, 2009
india vs new zealand 5th odi Auckland
During the third ODI in Christchurch, when New Zealand still had a chance of winning the series, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was forced into a move he had been reluctant to make, especially given the short boundaries. When Munaf Patel began the 45th over, New Zealand needed 71 with two wickets in hand to chase down an improbable 392. The first ball went for a six, the second and fourth were beamers, after which Munaf had to be taken off, forcing Dhoni to turn to Yusuf Pathan for the first time that night.
The next four deliveries produced a single, a dot ball, another dot ball, and a wicket. The game had turned. Amid the excitement created by Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, and the rest of India's batting line-up, a part-timer had provided the small, final turning point of the match. New Zealand would not have spent sleepless nights over that dismissal - Kyle Mills had to go for everything at that point - but they will be concerned that India's fifth-bowler combine of Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf has outbowled their combination of Jacob Oram, Grant Elliot and Jesse Ryder. And irritatingly for New Zealand, it has been an important factor in this series.
The next four deliveries produced a single, a dot ball, another dot ball, and a wicket. The game had turned. Amid the excitement created by Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, and the rest of India's batting line-up, a part-timer had provided the small, final turning point of the match. New Zealand would not have spent sleepless nights over that dismissal - Kyle Mills had to go for everything at that point - but they will be concerned that India's fifth-bowler combine of Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf has outbowled their combination of Jacob Oram, Grant Elliot and Jesse Ryder. And irritatingly for New Zealand, it has been an important factor in this series.
The Indian government has asked the IPL
The Indian government has asked the IPL organisers to reconsider the schedule that had been sent to them for approval. The revised dates had sought to avoid a clash with the dates for general elections in India.
Under the revised schedule, there was a minimum gap of up to 48 hours - six to seven days in some cases - before and after the election at any specific venue. This was to ensure the matches would still take place inside the original April 10-May 24 window, but would not clash with the election dates.
The IPL was having an emergency meeting in Mumbai to discuss the implications of the government decision.
Under the revised schedule, there was a minimum gap of up to 48 hours - six to seven days in some cases - before and after the election at any specific venue. This was to ensure the matches would still take place inside the original April 10-May 24 window, but would not clash with the election dates.
The IPL was having an emergency meeting in Mumbai to discuss the implications of the government decision.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
India vs New Zealand 4th Odi Live Streaming,Hamilton
Oh seaming pitch, where art thou? It has been painful to watch batsmen v batsmen v rain so far. The first three one-dayers have been like matches in India, the only difference being the greener and smaller grounds. Why bother making a two-day journey across the world for the same brand of cricket, the Indians must be thinking.
If you had stopped following cricket after India's 2002-03 tour of New Zealand, you would need to pinch yourself to make sure these matches are being played in the same country. The younger batsmen in the Indian squad must be thinking what the fuss about difficult pitches, cold weather and low totals was about. But the pitches in New Zealand have changed, a prime example being Australia's failure to defend 340 twice two years ago.
Going into the fourth match in Hamilton, the talk has been about what is a defendable total. Going by the evidence from Christchurch, it's not 340. New Zealand's bowlers have talked about mysterious plans that they haven't been able to execute against India's batsmen. In the only innings that was uninterrupted by rain, the bowlers didn't seem to have any.
If Brendon McCullum is to be believed Seddon Park, the venue for Wednesday's match, should present the bowlers with a similar test. The boundaries are not as absurdly short as those at Christchurch's AMI Stadium but they are still not big enough to give batsmen headaches.
If you had stopped following cricket after India's 2002-03 tour of New Zealand, you would need to pinch yourself to make sure these matches are being played in the same country. The younger batsmen in the Indian squad must be thinking what the fuss about difficult pitches, cold weather and low totals was about. But the pitches in New Zealand have changed, a prime example being Australia's failure to defend 340 twice two years ago.
Going into the fourth match in Hamilton, the talk has been about what is a defendable total. Going by the evidence from Christchurch, it's not 340. New Zealand's bowlers have talked about mysterious plans that they haven't been able to execute against India's batsmen. In the only innings that was uninterrupted by rain, the bowlers didn't seem to have any.
If Brendon McCullum is to be believed Seddon Park, the venue for Wednesday's match, should present the bowlers with a similar test. The boundaries are not as absurdly short as those at Christchurch's AMI Stadium but they are still not big enough to give batsmen headaches.
Australian come Again First Rank
ttritional South African batting and insipid Australian catching could not prevent the pace triumvirate of Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus from positioning the tourists within four wickets of a series-clinching victory at the lunch break. In claiming a wicket apiece with the second new ball, Australia's pace attack - with a little help from the occasional wrist-spin of Simon Katich - reduced South Africa to 307 for 6, still trailing by a now insurmountable 238 with two sessions remaining.
Australia's quest for a third consecutive Test victory over the South Africans began inauspiciously, with Michael Clarke turfing Jacques Kallis to a straightforward chance at point. The reprieve was Kallis' second from the bowling of Siddle - the first coming from his first ball faced on Monday - and prompted dejected looks among the Australian fieldsmen. Johnson, though, ensured the mistake would not fester, removing the South African allrounder in the next over with a shorter, angling delivery that deflected off the outside edge and came to rest in the sure hands of Ricky Ponting at second slip.
Siddle was soon rewarded for his persistence with the wicket of the dangerous AB de Villiers, effectively terminating the South African resistance. This match is shaping as Siddle's finest on the international stage, and his delivery to de Villiers - fast, angling in, seaming away and shaving the edge - was from the very top shelf. South Africa were 279 for 4 midway through the session, and fighting for survival.
The hosts benefited from another reprieve when the luckless Siddle watched forlornly as Haddin spilled JP Duminy diving to his left. But, again, reinforcements were close at hand, and Ben Hilfenhaus promptly accounted for him with a short, sharp delivery that deflected from the gloves and flew to Haddin, no doubt grateful for his chance at redemption.
Australia's quest for a third consecutive Test victory over the South Africans began inauspiciously, with Michael Clarke turfing Jacques Kallis to a straightforward chance at point. The reprieve was Kallis' second from the bowling of Siddle - the first coming from his first ball faced on Monday - and prompted dejected looks among the Australian fieldsmen. Johnson, though, ensured the mistake would not fester, removing the South African allrounder in the next over with a shorter, angling delivery that deflected off the outside edge and came to rest in the sure hands of Ricky Ponting at second slip.
Siddle was soon rewarded for his persistence with the wicket of the dangerous AB de Villiers, effectively terminating the South African resistance. This match is shaping as Siddle's finest on the international stage, and his delivery to de Villiers - fast, angling in, seaming away and shaving the edge - was from the very top shelf. South Africa were 279 for 4 midway through the session, and fighting for survival.
The hosts benefited from another reprieve when the luckless Siddle watched forlornly as Haddin spilled JP Duminy diving to his left. But, again, reinforcements were close at hand, and Ben Hilfenhaus promptly accounted for him with a short, sharp delivery that deflected from the gloves and flew to Haddin, no doubt grateful for his chance at redemption.
England after Windies 544 runs
England 546 for 6 dec and 80 for 3 (Pietersen 34*, Collingwood 1*) lead West Indies 544 (Chanderpaul 133*, Nash 109) by 82 runs
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details
Brendan Nash drives another boundary through his favourite cover region, during his maiden Test century © AFP
Shivnarine Chanderpaul produced an unflinchingly obdurate innings of 147 not out, and Brendan Nash chipped in with his maiden Test century, as West Indies stood firm against a frustrated England bowling attack to manoeuvre themselves ever closer to their first series victory since 2004, and their first triumph over England since the days of Ambrose and Walsh in 1997-98. By the close of the fourth and penultimate day of the contest, West Indies were themselves scenting an incredible final-day victory push, as they reduced England to 80 for 3 in their second innings, with Fidel Edwards producing a vicious three-over burst in the fading light that culminated in the near decapitation of Kevin Pietersen with the final ball of the day.
Nevertheless, Pietersen endured to the close on 34 not out from 27 balls, and so long as he remains, all four results will be possible. He came to the crease after the twin dismissals of Owais Shah, who completed another disappointing match by feathering his fifth ball through to the keeper, and Andrew Strauss, who chipped a return catch to the one-legged Chris Gayle for 14, having earlier survived an incredible appeal for caught-behind that once again brought the referral system into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Alastair Cook also fell before the close, caught-behind for 24 to a nick so thin that no sound could be heard when that decision too was put to the third umpire, while Paul Collingwood survived a squeakingly tight appeal for lbw when facing up to his first delivery from Ryan Hinds.
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details
Brendan Nash drives another boundary through his favourite cover region, during his maiden Test century © AFP
Shivnarine Chanderpaul produced an unflinchingly obdurate innings of 147 not out, and Brendan Nash chipped in with his maiden Test century, as West Indies stood firm against a frustrated England bowling attack to manoeuvre themselves ever closer to their first series victory since 2004, and their first triumph over England since the days of Ambrose and Walsh in 1997-98. By the close of the fourth and penultimate day of the contest, West Indies were themselves scenting an incredible final-day victory push, as they reduced England to 80 for 3 in their second innings, with Fidel Edwards producing a vicious three-over burst in the fading light that culminated in the near decapitation of Kevin Pietersen with the final ball of the day.
Nevertheless, Pietersen endured to the close on 34 not out from 27 balls, and so long as he remains, all four results will be possible. He came to the crease after the twin dismissals of Owais Shah, who completed another disappointing match by feathering his fifth ball through to the keeper, and Andrew Strauss, who chipped a return catch to the one-legged Chris Gayle for 14, having earlier survived an incredible appeal for caught-behind that once again brought the referral system into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Alastair Cook also fell before the close, caught-behind for 24 to a nick so thin that no sound could be heard when that decision too was put to the third umpire, while Paul Collingwood survived a squeakingly tight appeal for lbw when facing up to his first delivery from Ryan Hinds.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
India vs New Zealand 3rd Odi From Christchurch
Having comfortably won a rain-hit match in Napier, India were left frustrated by the elements in Wellington. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar gave them the perfect start, but after three interruptions, the match was abandoned after just 28.4 overs. India lost Sehwag to a poor umpiring decision, but with Tendulkar accelerating rapidly after his departure, they had raced to 130 for 1 from 19 overs when a steady drizzle forced the players off the first time. Sehwag was in breathtaking form once again, pounding out 54 from 35 balls before Evan Watkin declared him out caught behind off the flap of the pad.
India started purposefully, with the ball being hit into the gaps and singles being scampered. Sehwag soon injected even more urgency with two carves through point off Iain O'Brien, the second of which just whizzed past the man stationed there. He enjoyed some good fortune too, as O'Brien misjudged a catch at fine leg after he had top-edged a pull off Kyle Mills. The bowler's sense of anguish deepened as he was then twice clouted over midwicket, before Sehwag ended the over by crashing one through point.
Ian Butler was on as early as the seventh over, but the others continued to struggle. O'Brien was pulled twice, the second one just clearing the rope to bring up the 50 of the innings. By then, Sehwag was struggling with some pain in his left leg, but it didn't prevent him from playing a glorious cover-drive as he raised his half-century in just 32 balls.
India started purposefully, with the ball being hit into the gaps and singles being scampered. Sehwag soon injected even more urgency with two carves through point off Iain O'Brien, the second of which just whizzed past the man stationed there. He enjoyed some good fortune too, as O'Brien misjudged a catch at fine leg after he had top-edged a pull off Kyle Mills. The bowler's sense of anguish deepened as he was then twice clouted over midwicket, before Sehwag ended the over by crashing one through point.
Ian Butler was on as early as the seventh over, but the others continued to struggle. O'Brien was pulled twice, the second one just clearing the rope to bring up the 50 of the innings. By then, Sehwag was struggling with some pain in his left leg, but it didn't prevent him from playing a glorious cover-drive as he raised his half-century in just 32 balls.
Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Durban
Dale Steyn tenderised Australia's batsmen before his fellow fast bowlers scythed through the middle order during a thrilling, and occasionally heated, first session on the second day in Durban. The Australians seemed set for an imposing total after surviving the first hour unscathed, but surrendered much of the high ground by losing four wickets after the drinks break - including three in the space of six deliveries - to lurch to lunch at 351 for 8.
Makhaya Ntini was the chief destroyer, removing Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson with consecutive deliveries, but much of the credit for South Africa's second day revival goes to Steyn. He produced his most ferocious burst of the home-and-away series against Australia during an hour-long spell that rattled the touring batsmen and paved the way for his teammates to strike. In the over before the first drinks break, Steyn struck Michael Hussey (50) a fearsome blow on the helmet, prompting a vitriolic exchange which ended with the generally mild-mannered batsman stomping down the pitch after his adversary. Hussey's off-stump was uprooted by a full, angling Morne Morkel delivery in the next over, and the Australian slide had begun.
Australia largely had themselves to blame for their capitulation in the second hour. Hussey and Marcus North batted stoically to add 28 runs, but shot-selection fell away thereafter and wickets tumbled at a rapid clip. North was the first of the soft dismissals, caught at square leg attempting an extravagant, Hashim Amla-esque flick off the bowling of Jacques Kallis for 38.
Makhaya Ntini was the chief destroyer, removing Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson with consecutive deliveries, but much of the credit for South Africa's second day revival goes to Steyn. He produced his most ferocious burst of the home-and-away series against Australia during an hour-long spell that rattled the touring batsmen and paved the way for his teammates to strike. In the over before the first drinks break, Steyn struck Michael Hussey (50) a fearsome blow on the helmet, prompting a vitriolic exchange which ended with the generally mild-mannered batsman stomping down the pitch after his adversary. Hussey's off-stump was uprooted by a full, angling Morne Morkel delivery in the next over, and the Australian slide had begun.
Australia largely had themselves to blame for their capitulation in the second hour. Hussey and Marcus North batted stoically to add 28 runs, but shot-selection fell away thereafter and wickets tumbled at a rapid clip. North was the first of the soft dismissals, caught at square leg attempting an extravagant, Hashim Amla-esque flick off the bowling of Jacques Kallis for 38.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Live Streaming New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI at Wellington
India vs Nz 2nd Odi Match will be play in weliingon march 6
india 1st odi win the match so 2nd odi presure on the new zealand team
indian batsman very strong then India will again be without the injured Ishant Sharma. But it is their batting that hurt New Zealand in the first game. As they did in Sri Lanka, India have continued to shuffle the batting order. Dhoni came in at No 3 in the last game and if you believe Sehwag, New Zealand were caught unawares wondering if Dhoni had come to pinch hit or bat as a regular No. 3. The Indians are incredibly confident but occasionally, as happened during the Twenty20, they become complacent. The twin losses may actually have done India a lot of good.
india 1st odi win the match so 2nd odi presure on the new zealand team
indian batsman very strong then India will again be without the injured Ishant Sharma. But it is their batting that hurt New Zealand in the first game. As they did in Sri Lanka, India have continued to shuffle the batting order. Dhoni came in at No 3 in the last game and if you believe Sehwag, New Zealand were caught unawares wondering if Dhoni had come to pinch hit or bat as a regular No. 3. The Indians are incredibly confident but occasionally, as happened during the Twenty20, they become complacent. The twin losses may actually have done India a lot of good.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
England 749 runs in test
Alastair Cook converted his first Test century for 14 months into a career-best 139 not out, and Kevin Pietersen massaged his average with an unbeaten 72, as England overcame some early uncertainty to push the fourth Test at Bridgetown to the deathliest of stalemates. The end, when it was finally negotiated at 4.50pm, came with England's players kicking footballs and twiddling their thumbs on the balcony, and West Indies' captain, Chris Gayle, desperate to pull the plug on the contest. England had converted their first-innings deficit into a healthy lead of 130, with Cook's eighth Test century complementing the 94 he made on the opening day of the contest.
Given that West Indies racked up a gargantuan 749 for 9 declared in their first innings, the blamelessness of this pitch was never in question, especially once the shine had gone off the new ball, and though Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah failed to capitalise on the conditions, there was never much danger of an upset once Pietersen had hit his stride. West Indies tried all manner of bowling combinations, and even brought their assistant coach, David Williams, out of retirement, as he stood at slip in what is believed to be his first stint in a Test match since England played on this very ground in 1997-98.
Despite the tedium of the final session, in which clock-watching was the over-riding concern of all parties, it was not an entirely fret-free day for England. They resumed in the morning on 6 for 0, with two recent precedents combining to undermine their collective confidence. The first was their catastrophic defeat at Adelaide in December 2006, when a first-innings total of 551 for 6 was not enough to ensure against defeat. The second, of course, came earlier on this very tour. After being bowled out for 51 in barely a session in Jamaica last month, all possibilities remained open.
Given that West Indies racked up a gargantuan 749 for 9 declared in their first innings, the blamelessness of this pitch was never in question, especially once the shine had gone off the new ball, and though Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah failed to capitalise on the conditions, there was never much danger of an upset once Pietersen had hit his stride. West Indies tried all manner of bowling combinations, and even brought their assistant coach, David Williams, out of retirement, as he stood at slip in what is believed to be his first stint in a Test match since England played on this very ground in 1997-98.
Despite the tedium of the final session, in which clock-watching was the over-riding concern of all parties, it was not an entirely fret-free day for England. They resumed in the morning on 6 for 0, with two recent precedents combining to undermine their collective confidence. The first was their catastrophic defeat at Adelaide in December 2006, when a first-innings total of 551 for 6 was not enough to ensure against defeat. The second, of course, came earlier on this very tour. After being bowled out for 51 in barely a session in Jamaica last month, all possibilities remained open.
India Win the 1st Odi Match
There were two clear differences in the Indian team's approach from the Twenty20 internationals, and both come down to clear thinking. First Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the best batsman in ODIs for over a year, batted higher up the order. Second, it was Praveen Kumar, a specialist bowler, opening in the absence of Ishant Sharma, and in place of Irfan Pathan, who on current form is neither here nor there. Both should have occurred long ago, and both paid off today.
Dhoni will have to play, by choice, the role Brendon McCullum played for New Zealand in the Twenty20s by default, as a result of what he felt was mediocre form. The task involves swallowing the batsman's ego, and McCullum did that perfectly in the first two games. Nudging and edging he kept one end up, allowing the other big hitters to make merry. This Indian team has two obvious candidates for that role now - Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, and to an extent Gautam Gambhir. It's not a question of form, but they have shown the aptitude, and the team needs at least two such batsmen to allow the likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina have a free hand."
Dhoni will have to play, by choice, the role Brendon McCullum played for New Zealand in the Twenty20s by default, as a result of what he felt was mediocre form. The task involves swallowing the batsman's ego, and McCullum did that perfectly in the first two games. Nudging and edging he kept one end up, allowing the other big hitters to make merry. This Indian team has two obvious candidates for that role now - Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, and to an extent Gautam Gambhir. It's not a question of form, but they have shown the aptitude, and the team needs at least two such batsmen to allow the likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina have a free hand."
Pakistan Terror attack the Sri Lanka Team
s I dictate this article we are preparing to fly home. It's been a long day and we can't wait to return home to our families. We were shaken badly, obviously. Pakistan has a reputation for being unstable in the recent past, but we never expected to be caught up in something like this. I am still shocked that a sports team could be targeted in this manner.
We had always felt pretty safe in Pakistan, to be honest. It shows how naïve we were. We realise now that sports people and cricketers are not above being attacked. All the talk that "no one would target cricketers" seems so hollow now. Far from being untouchable, we are now prize targets for extremists. That's an uncomfortable reality we have to come to terms with.
Tuesday started as just another day in Lahore: a morning report to the fitness trainer to check our hydration levels, a quick breakfast and cup of coffee and an 8.30am departure to the ground. We were all looking forward to the third day's play and trying to win the series. Our chief concern was how to wheedle out 19 Pakistan wickets on another true batting pitch.
Our team bus left with three to four police cars in a convoy with around 12 policeman and security officers, including motorbike outriders. Along the route road junctions were cleared and side roads closed to ensure we passed through the traffic easily. It was standard security for teams in this region and we had no worries as we travelled to the stadium.
We had always felt pretty safe in Pakistan, to be honest. It shows how naïve we were. We realise now that sports people and cricketers are not above being attacked. All the talk that "no one would target cricketers" seems so hollow now. Far from being untouchable, we are now prize targets for extremists. That's an uncomfortable reality we have to come to terms with.
Tuesday started as just another day in Lahore: a morning report to the fitness trainer to check our hydration levels, a quick breakfast and cup of coffee and an 8.30am departure to the ground. We were all looking forward to the third day's play and trying to win the series. Our chief concern was how to wheedle out 19 Pakistan wickets on another true batting pitch.
Our team bus left with three to four police cars in a convoy with around 12 policeman and security officers, including motorbike outriders. Along the route road junctions were cleared and side roads closed to ensure we passed through the traffic easily. It was standard security for teams in this region and we had no worries as we travelled to the stadium.
Monday, March 2, 2009
India vs New Zealand 1st odi Live streaming
India tour on new zealand palying two twenty20 five odi series and three test series last two twenty20 india new zealand win the series then new zealand blower is better perforfance on the series indian batesman out of form on that match Mahendra Singh Dhoni was confident his young outfit would learn from the mistakes that cost them the first Twenty20 international in Wellington then,50-over format in conditions their batsmen haven't fully come to grips with yet and to counter a tenacious opponent expert in exploiting home advantage.sachin Tendulkar return on the 50 over match so New zealand bower pressure was increased by Daniel Vettori, who was able to restrict a strong middle-order. They have also been bolstered by the recovery of the injured Kyle Mills, who will take the new ball and also provide depth to the batting line-up.
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