ECB, BCCI Agreed on IPL Formula.

New Delhi: After a long discussion ECB and BCCI come to agreement that England Players will play IPL Series and England Players will be available for the next IPL bid in the Next month. The ECB was previously unwilling to let its players play for more than two weeks and that was unacceptable to the IPL bosses, but now a compromise seems to have been reached.

South Africa Will Be on Top of ODI Ranking.

Perth: The power of Cricket is Shifting towards the South Africa. During the Current Series against Aussies the South African have proved themselves that they are best than the Aussies. They have Proved them in Test Cricket and One Day Cricket as well now the tour of Aussies to Africa will be a big challenge. South Africa have already clinched the five-match series 3-1 but another win would take them to the top of the one-day rankings. Cricket crises started in Aussies like West Indies and Pakistan Cricket.

Indians Are Ready To Face Mendis.

Delhi: Indian Cricket stars are ready to Face Sri Lankan Mystery bowler Ajanta Mendis. I personally think that Indian Batsmen will feel no fear against Mendis. Indians have the history to play superbly against the Spinners. Nodoubt Indians are practicing angainst the Legends like Kumble and Harbhajan Singh who are well ahead of Mendis Mysteries. Indians have the Batsmen Like Tenduldar, Dravid, Yuvi, Ghamber and Dhoni. They will play against Mendis with patience their net pracitice against theri own spinn bowling will aslo help them to read Mendis Deliveries in any form of Cricket.

I think now Indian have learnt well to Tackle Mendis. The first job for India would be to win the ODI series in Sri Lanka and then defeat New Zealand at their own backyard.

ICC Has Revised The Appeal System

Dubai: After Receiving the Feedback form the Player, Team and Officials ICC has revised its Appeal System against Umpire decisions. Now each team has right to appeal for two time instead of three times. The change of rule will be implemented for the first time Between the Series of West Indies and England. ICC officials quoted "If it proves to be a successful modification in the first two Test Matches of that series, it will be introduced for the final series to be used in the trial, Namely Aussies and Africa.

IPL Is Ready To Pay K Pietersen Second Best of IPL.

New Delhi: The Second Bid for the Players is going to held in next month. The News is England Cricket board is ready to Send the players to play IPL. Some Fans of Cricket and IPL has described that the Bid for the IPL 2008 will be more thrilling moment than the World Cup win of India in 1983 at Lord's. It is considered that the England star K Pietersen will be the Big star of Bid this time.

The other star attractions will be Andrew Flintoff and Michael Clarke. Both are expected to fech in the Range of 1 Million US dollars each. Name of Five Pakistan Cricket Players are also put in the bid It will be intersitng weather they can play or not Because of current political Issues.

Younis As New Pakistan Captain.

Karachi: Younis Khan is Replace as the Captain of Pakistan Cricket team in the time, When The PCB and the players are facing the problems. Moreover the Shame full defeat From Sri Lankan Side has also trembled the Cricket Fans of Pakistan Cricket. The point here is The PCB and the other officials have realised now that the Malik's body language is not good due to the responsibilites of captaincy. Its our dilemma as a nation that we understan the problem when there remains nothing to sorry.

Every one in the country was opposing the captaincy of Malik at that time but no one took the notice off that. No doubt a Captain should be a responsible and Senior player. Now the Officials of Pakistan Cricket Board are saying that no one is changed without reason. Here i want to comment if the game or Match losing is the reason then how many time you will change the captain? No one is ready to accept the Responsibility of fauld he has made. Now See what achievement Pakistan Cricket will make under Younis.

Attendances At Domestic Cricket Matches

London: Nature of the English Cricket and Asian Cricket has a big Difference. Same is the case with the nature of Audience. Enjoining of a Cricket match is different in Western Countries than the Asian Countries. The People and Audience of Western Countries especially People of England well appreciate the Players. So, the players also love to play cricket in their Grounds.

Unlike Football, where major club sides are wholly Self Sufficient domestic Cricket around the world is effectively sub sided by an International program which bankrolls the game at all levels. In England attendance for the First Class matches the proving ground for test match cricket have been on a largely downward trend since the year immediately after the end of the Second world war as a result of a huge reduction in fixtures which has taken place while the International Program has been expanded changing social pattern.

England Tour Caribbean

Basseterre, (St Kitts): England Cricket team is joining the Caribbean Cricket in Few days. I think it will be an interesting Cricket Series. The People of the West Indies are great cricket Lovers. They love the excited Cricket. West Indies Has recently visited the New Zealand.

England also have a three-day tour match against West Indies-A, starting on Thursday at the same venue, before traveling to the Jamaican capital of Kingston for the first Test which opens on February 4. England, under new captain Andrew Strauss, touched down in the Caribbean on Wednesday confident that they can continue their dominance over the West Indies. The visitors were greeted at Bradshaw International Airport by Cricket officials.

Murali Eyes Cricket World Record

Lahore: Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lankan star needs five more wickets to become the highest wicket-taker in one-day cricket history. Muralitharan, who made his one-day debut against India in 1993, has 10 times taken five wickets in a match in a 323-match career. Jayawardene was happy his team learnt from the mistakes of the first match.

He is the player who always seems fit to play Cricket. He always enjoys the game of cricket while Scoring the Runs or bowling to any player of the World Cricket.

Pakistan Win First Cricket Battle Against Lankans.

Whatever Pakistan had planned for Ajantha Mendis, it worked in the first ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi. In the First International Cricket match against Sri Lanka Pakistan was playing Cricket after a long time. But it was a great thing for the cricket lover that it seamed Pakistan is Playing Cricket continuously. There was a great spirit in Team and individuals. Pakistan chased the Sri Lanka Score target easily. New comer Khurrum Making his debut Scored Runs tremendously. Sulam But scored the Century in First One Day International. During bowling session Pakistan bowled superbly by stopping Sri Lanka to score big total. Pakistan Should maintain such Spirit in coming games.

ICC Officials Must Give Nobility To Great Cricketers.

New Delhi: A comment is made by the Great Indian Legend Cricketer Kapil Dev. " ICC Officials have no honor for the great players especially Asian great Players". Legend also quoted " The ICC has not given the respect to the greatness of those Players who served The Game of Cricket with unmatched Devotion. He mentioned the Batsmen name Like Gavaskar, Tendulkar Dravid and Bowlers Like Dennis Lillee and Wasim Akram".

I Personally agreed with the great Kapil sayings. The time in which Gavaskar and Wasim Played the Game of Cricket was tough for the Cricketer. Espically the Gavaskar era was moer tough and he made the records in that era.

Bowlers Like Wasim, Waqar, Saqlain, Qadir, Kumble and H Singh who introduced their own varities in the bowling got nothing worthy from ICC. These are the Players who are gold for the Ranking Board of ICC. But the tradegy is ICC ranking board contain no name from them.

Murali Character Part Wins Tri series

Dhaka: Sri Lanka Scored victory against Bangladesh. A Tri Series was held between Banladesh, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. In the Final One day International Murali From Sri Lanaka Side played a Character Part in winning the series for his Country. Sri Lanka, chasing 153 to win against Bangladesh, had lost top five wickets for just six runs.

Sri Lanka's misery began from the word go as Sanath Jayasuriya was run out in the first delivery of the innings. As there was a big chance for the Bangladesh to win the Series. But Kumara Sangakkara contributed in the final match.

Africa Won The First One Day International.

Aussies and Africa faced each other at Melbourne Cricket Ground. After winning the Toss Aussies Elected to Bat first but put a easy total for the South Africa Batting Line.

As the Battle between Aussies and South Africa is going one. It seems that Africans have made the commitment to put the Aussies down on International Ranking Board. But the following match becomes nightmare for the African victory as we already seen that African lost the winning track after Test Match Series. Because, Aussies had snatched the Twenty20 victory.

Unless the African will show the team combination they can never put the OZES down. First victory for the South Africa is the Bad Luck of Aussies. In the end of the game only one Player Morkel steal the victory from Aussies.

Result South Africa won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Cricket All over The World.

Hell of Cricket going all over the World. Australia and South Africa are Busy in with an interesting series. Caribbeans are joining the Kiwis at Kiwi's Land. The point here is why a long pause in Pakistan Cricket? I personally think PCB and ICC both are responsible such a tragedy. The world cricket has made one issue of Terrorism. Sri Lankans are facing the issue of Tamil Tigers. India is involved in Internal Terrorism problems so the Question is Why Team and Countries are visiting Sri Lanka and India.

No one in this honorable world is ready to accept the truth. And no one is ready to ask why Pakistan is declared as disputed Country for the Game of Cricket. In situation of Crisis English team visited India. But Aussies refused to come to Pakistan for Cricket. Cricket and Terrorism must put separate. This cricket pause has made a fun of Pakistan and our team. To some extent PCB policies are not so healthy.

No doubt Human are living in Pakistan. I think its ICC and specially Pakistan Government duty to convince the players to play in Pakistan. Real need is to understand the reality because World is presenting Pakistan in some other way. Pakistan is part of this world and we want to remain the part to World in progressive and healthy manners.

Matthew Hayden Says Goody By To International Cricket

Brisbane: Tragedy of the world is that Every one has to Leave the Stage. Same incident come in Life of Cricketer. Australian opener Matthew Hayden has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. He said "Today I'm announcing my retirement from representative cricket, effective immediately Now is the time to move on to the next stage of my life. I've lived the dream of every kid who's ever picked up a bat and ball. It is a privilege and an honour that I'll always remember"

Hayden said he wanted to concentrate on charity work - both in helping find Australia's next Aboriginal cricketer, and supporting the McGrath Foundation - as well as to pursue his other passions such as cooking, fishing and boating. This is the real sportsman spirit, i think.

Contribution to wards the society by a Cricketer is a big deed that must by appreciated. According to me Aussies are keen to do some thing for the Society. As McGrath is already doing some thing for society.

"This is a decision that I've not taken lightly and I'm here after much thought and consideration and discussion with my family," Hayden said adding "To my team-mates who have shared this exciting part of my life, I want to say thank you for your support and friendship.

"We have all relished in the opportunity to play in one of the iconic eras of Australian cricket and as brothers of the baggy green, it is our calling to ensure that cricket remains strong," he said.

Hayden has scored 8625 runs at an average of 50.73 in Tests and over six thousand runs in 161 ODIs. He he did not play too much of Twenty20 cricket, but his strike rate of 143 is truely phenomenal.

No doubt he made the history in field of Cricket for Aussies many time. Cricket lover will Remember his performance for a long time. That will little tribute to his Big Name.

KP Will Be Back As Captain

London: Kevin Pietersen left the leadership of his team due to conflict with Coach Peter Moores. But Pietersen believes he will be back in charge of the national team at some stage in the future and also insisted that his relationship with Andrew Flintoff had not broken down.

Indeed, he claimed that the star all-rounder had wanted him to remain at the controls of a team who will aim to reclaim the Ashes in six months' time.

KP quoted "But right now, I feel it is right for me to go back and just play - to do something that I love, which is scoring runs for England." He also said that he will support the new captain Andrew Strauss.

Aussies Another Crack Down on South Africa

Brisbane: Cameron White glowing inning helped Aussies to achieve another milestone against South Africa. South Africa and India are the teams trying to run off with First position. But Aussies are proving themselves steadily. In second Twenty20 International White and Hussey put a comfortable victory on the Board against Africa. White smashed with unbeatable 40 Runs just facing the 18 Balls. Mike Hussey another star of Aussies Middle order line up made his contribution by scoring steady 52 not out off 33 Balls.

The nature of the game changed in the 17th over when C White was dropped by Africans. That changed the story in Aussies favor completely. Australia finished the game in contemptuous fashion with White slamming a mammoth six off Morne Morkel in the one before the last over.

After choosing to bat, the Africans put 157 scores on the board for the experienced and runs hungry Aussies. Africans lose their wickets at regular interval However, some lusty hitting at the death that included give them some honor.

New Zealand Defeated Carribbeans

Rain played a role in Caribbeans defeat. New Zealand win the series by winning the One Day International by D/L Method by nine Runs. Rain intervened a tense finish with the Kiwis, chasing 294, at 211-5 in 35 overs.

An Imperial Display by Chris Gayle and Shivenarine Chanderpaul carried the West Indies to 293 - 9. With Gayle aggressive 135 scoring his 19th ODI Century, and Chanderpaul out on score of 94, they togather put 170 in 26 overs on the board for Thire Wicket and New Zeland Bowlers were power less to stop them.

But once the breakthrough came, The BlackWinds repeated the History for which they are famous in World Cricket. West Indies Were unable to get the Psychological edge of 300-run Mark.

Yousuf Deserves Place in Pakistan Cricket Team

Famous Pakistani Middle order Muhammad Yousuf said that the Pakistan Cricket Board should lift the ban on ICL players, Mohammad Yousuf continued that the PCB should stop towing the Indian Board's line on the matter as it was not getting anything in return. He was giving interview to a Local Tv channel last night. (Geo Super)

Master Middle order, who joined the Indian Cricket League (ICL) because he was being ignored for the national team on many occasions. Yousuf quoted on a question " What we are doing in ICL and IPL we are just playing cricket and nothing more" He expressed that the player should have freedom to play anywhere. He was also in the favor that Pakistan Cricket Board should take indipendent decisions.

Yousuf also mentioned on what ground he was declared not to fit for Twenty20 Cricket. No doubt he is fit for any form of Cricket.

South Africa Can Never Be Aussies

Once again the Aussies make a come back be beating South Africa in Twenty20 Cricket. Aussies won the First Twenty20 International by sound win of 52 runs. David Warner smashed 89 from 43 balls on debut to set up Australia's 52-run win in the Twenty20 international against South Africa at the MCG. Such a thrilling start resulted a comfortable win for the Aussies in the end.

Australian's will keep such a motivation in the coming One Day Internationals and the will again prove to the world Cricket that they are the best.

Pietersen is Interested to join T20 Cricket in India

Kevin Pietersen, who stepped down as England captain after his campaign to remove coach Peter Moores backfired spectacularly, is now faced with another tricky choice over negotiating a longer IPL stint with the ECB this year, following a deluge of interest from the franchises. IPL franchises estimate that Pietersen stands to earn an annual contract close to US$1.5 million if he is available for a major part of the tournament, if not the entire duration.

He Quoted "Notwithstanding my resignation as England captain, I still fully intend to be a part of both England's Test and ODI squad to tour the West Indies next month and to do all I can to recapture the Ashes during the summer," Pietersen said. The ECB has claimed in its statement that Pietersen "wishes to continue to represent England in all their forthcoming international fixtures"

Warne Rejected to Coach England Cricket Team.

Warne Saying:

I could not give a full-time position the time to do it properly. Following a team around the world is what I have given up. If I was happy to do that, I would still be playing. This statement shows that Warne wants rest. However, Warne adds that "if an offer comes that sounds too good to be true, I would have to stop and think.

Pietersen wants that Warne must coach seriously but one spoke person from England side quoted " Pietersen did not mention Warne's name in any discussions held during the breakdown of the former captain's relationship with Moores.

Skipper Strauss vows to keep Pietersen onside

Andrew Strauss was adamant he would have no problems working with ousted predecessor Kevin Pietersen after being confirmed as England's new Test captain.

Strauss found himself thrust into the leadership when English cricket chiefs finally decided the "irretrievable breakdown" between Pietersen and team coach meant both men had to lose their posts - even though this was just weeks before the start of the West Indies tour.

"I know him well, he is a good mate of mine, he has said he will support me, I truly believe he will do. Clearly, it is a tough situation for him and I'm sure he has his own side of the story. I don't think he should be villified.

"I believe very strongly he did what he felt was in the best interests of the England team as captain and I have no problems with him as a player. It is fantastic we have such a world-class player in our side.

"South Africa-born Pietersen's five-month reign, which only encompassed three Tests, ended in dramatic fashion after his fall out with Moores became public - and he effectively presented his employers with a 'him or me' scenario.

MS Dhoni Retains Top Slot In ODI Cricket Ranking.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni extended his stay at the top of the ICC batting chart, while his pace spearhead Zaheer Khan broke into the top 10 in the bowlers' list in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Friday. One of the Excited and hell of entertainer Yuvi Captured the fifth slot in International cricket Ranking.

Sachin Tendulkar is the another Indian batsman in the top 20. In the bowlers' chart, Zaheer is followed by Harbhajan at the 20th spot. As the Sachin will play more Cricket and score the tons he will capture more top slots soon.

In the team chart, India stand third, behind Australia and South Africa. All such achievements Indians have made under Dhoni Courageous Captaincy. No matter India can Attain first slot under the Dhoni Lead. Indian have ability to win The next World Cup.

Ryder dropped for WI ODI

No doubt Discipline is mandatory in game like Cricket. Kiwi middle order batsman Jesse Ryder has been left out from Saturday's One-Day international team against the West Indies on disciplinary grounds for missing a team meeting. Ryder not only missed the team meeting but was also not able to train on Thursday afternoon in Auckland following a late night drinking session the previous day in Wellington and was promptly fined for missing both the team meeting and training session.

"We are all disappointed that this has happened. Since February last year, we have witnessed encouraging signs from Jesse both on and off the park. These vast improvements meant Jesse was recently given more latitude in his personal decision making," CEO of New Zealand Cricket Justin Vaughan said.

Meanwhile, Ryder apologized to his teammates.

"I have not only let myself down, but also my teammates, support team and the cricket fans in general", he said.

"I thought I had reached the point where I could control my drinking better, but that is obviously not the case. I am only now starting to appreciate the size of the challenge that I face.

"I am totally committed to overcoming this problem and understand I will have to work even harder with the support group around me," he added. At he showed sportsman spirit to some extant by apologizing his teammates.

Life that is no less than a Bollywood blockbuster

The life of Australia's greatest bowler Shane Keith Warne is as much about the way he bamboozled batsmen on the field as it is about his much publicised off-field antics. Eddie Perfect — a renowned Australian theatrical innovator decided to stitch this into a musical spoof — a warts-and-all account of Warne's career.

"If you've done some silly things which he admits to having done, he's kind of open for theatrical treatment," says Neil Armfield, director of Shane Warne - The Musical.

"Shane Warne's life can be defined by extremes," says Eddie Perfect, who portrays the role of Warne. "We have got extreme things like success and failure, shame and redemption. Success and love and loss and exotic locations and drugs and sex."

The 39-year-old who retired from international cricket a year ago initially had reservations about how the musical would depict his controversial life. But after watching the outcome himself Warne was rather pleased. After all, the producers of the show had no intentions of offending their icon.

"I think that I have an ethical right to do this because Australia has lived with Shane Warne for what has been 16 years," Perfect says. "We have invested in him. He has been in our living rooms, in our hearts, he has created sporting history for us, he has created headlines."

The greatest showman in cricket with another hit behind him.

South Africa tour will be challange for Aussies

In his address in Last test match Grame Smith the South African captain mentioned that he is comfortable with his performance and also with the performance of team mates in the Test series against Aussies. He further quoted " It will be tough for the Aussies to play in South Africa in their tour to Africa" But I think Aussies will make strong grounds for that tour and try to maintain their image and ranking as well.

Ricky Ponting Australian captain expressed his feelings in a way " In the last moments of Last test match my blood Pressure was increasing with every passing moment because a storm was signaling"

Aussies needed to escape form whitewash one wicket with fourteen (14) Balls remaining.

Aussies Will Hold the Cricket

History is hard to break. As the Aussies escaped from the defeat in Last and final test match with South Africa. In the last test match it was a challenge and chance for the South African cricket team to beat the Aussies at their own grounds. I personally think they are Aussies who can fight for such a challenge. Aussies will come back in further one day matches and also in Twenty20 matches.

Cricket lovers are Near to enjoy Live Cricket

After a lot of disagreements Sri Lankans are ready to play cricket in Pakistan. Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule in no time after getting the green signal from Lankan Board. This is good for the Audience that they will watch live cricket matches after a long pause. Lanka will complete its tour in Two phases. One for One day and other phase will be in February. One day will be played at Karachi, Lahore and Faisal Abad.

Sri Lanka has also Announce the squad Middle order batsman Mahela Jayawardene will lead a 15-member team to Pakistan to play in the three One-Day Internationals this month.

Lanka Near To Finalise Pakistan Cricket Tour

Here is a news from Sri Lanka Cricket side that they will finalise the itinerary for its tour of Pakistan after the host country asked them to speed up their decision making, a senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

"We had conveyed to them we just want to play maximum international cricket and they should finalise the itinerary soon," Altaf said.

"They have confirmed the tour but they say they would finalise the itinerary by Friday," Saleem Altaf, Chief Operating Officer of PCB told PTI.

There are indications the Sri Lankans, who are keen to host India for a one-day series in January or February, might first tour Pakistan for a one-day series and then come in late February for a Test series.

But it is obvious that their delay in finalising the itinerary for their Pakistan series has something to do with their desire to play India as well.

Altaf said Pakistan was not concerned with what plans Sri Lanka had about playing against India in the coming weeks. He said there was no doubt over the tour taking place and said so far the Sri Lankans had also not talked about splitting the tour into two parts in writing.

"But if they come up with a suggestion we will look into it because our main purpose is to organise some international cricket at home," Altaf said. Meanwhile, India is waiting for an answer from New Zealand to add an extra Test to their confirmed two-Test series in March.

Altaf said Pakistan was prepared to host Sri Lanka and then Australia in the coming months but insisted they were keen that Sri Lanka finalised the itinerary as soon as possible.

"We need to get all logistical details into place for the one-day and Test matches," he added.

Pakistan invited Sri Lanka for a series after India had cancelled their scheduled Test tour to Pakistan from January 4 due to the strained relations between the two countries after the Mumbai terror attacks in late November.

Altaf said Pakistan Board was also working out more series in the coming months before the Twenty20 World Cup in England in summer.

Kiwis Are Excited to Play Three Tese Match Series

As the BCCI had sent a request to New Zealand to Play Three Test matches, Kiwi skipper Daniel Vettori, welcoming BCCI's request for an extra Test during India's tour to New Zealand. Vettori quoted further.........

"I'm pretty excited. I think most players have been crying out for that third Test match style series," Vettori has been quoted as saying in the media on Tuesday.

"It gives an opportunity for one team to win the series and probably makes it a little bit more interesting. The fact it's India and the fact they're one of the best teams in the world at the moment, I think everyone would love to make it happen," he added.

"I'm not sure if logistically it can happen but if it's do-able, I'd love to see it happen," Vettori Continued.

The Indians are due to play two Test matches, five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international apart from a tour match during their tour of New Zealand in March. However, the Indian cricket board has made an official proposal to NZC for an extra Test match,.

Earlier, New Zealand coach Andy Moles had also welcomed the request by the BCCI.

Sri Lanka India Series Confirmed Not Yet.

According to Chief Administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty of the BCCI, there has been no official communication with the Sri Lankan Cricket board in this regard.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has stepped in to tour Pakistan. But The Sri Lankan Board is not confirmed about their tour to Pakistan. Sri Lankan Cricket board is planning to split the series into two Phases one for one day and other for the Test matches. The Audiences From Pakistan are waiting the cricket series for a long time restlessly so I personally think the the Sri Lankan Should make their commitment and should visit Pakistan for a memorable cricket Series.

Meanwhile, the indian board has written to New Zealand Cricket to add one more Test to the Indian team's tour in March and April after the tour to Pakistan was cancelled. However, a confirmation on that too is awaited.

Challange Chase for South Africa to Be on Top Spot

Australian skipper Ricky ponting created a drama with his views that chasing of score in the third and final test will be a big challenge for South Africa. South Africa needing 314 runs on a tricky fifty day track to complete a rare 3-0 whitewash. And this achievement will bring SA on top Spot in Ranking.
Acting skipper Neil McKenzie (25) and in-form Hashim Amla (30) were in the middle with South Africa still needing another 314 runs for a memorable win that would also make them the number one Test side in the world.
On the other hand, Australia will also fancy their chances of picking up the remaining wickets to prevent what could be their first whitewash at home.

Tendulkar Dont Like Neutral Venues

Tendulkar a star Batsman is currently enjoining the Domestic cricket. In his recent inter view Tendulkar said that he is not in the favour of Neutral venues for Pakistan and India matches. He further carried on that he likes the situations when you are supported by your crowd or you are opposed by the crowd.

He further quoted "I feel either team should play at its home ground. As for the wicket, it should be monitored, which would be the case if a team is playing on its home ground. It is fun to have crowd supporting you at your home ground, and against you in away games. That adds to the intensity, people rooting for you, the atmosphere is just different"