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Champions Trophy Semi Final Results

Posted on 04 October 2009 by Taha Lyra | Comments (1) | Tags: , , , , , ,

1st Semi Final: Australia vs England: The age old rivalry between two Ashes nations was expected to be a thrilling contest. But it proved out to be a converse, with Australia steam rolling England. First with the ball Aussies had England on the mat with 101 for6. But heroics from Bresnan and Wright helped England [...]

Australia defeats West Indies

Posted on 27 September 2009 by Taha Lyra | Comments (0) | Tags: , , , , , ,

Australia defeated the spirited West Indies yesterday in the league stage of champions trophy encounter. With this defeat West Indies is virtually out of the tournament except for a miracle. Australia batting first managed to score 275 which at one stage looked improbable. But mitchell jhonson, the ever improving all rounder, scored a magnificient 73 [...]

High voltage encounter on cards: India – Pakistan

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Taha Lyra | Comments (2) | Tags: , , , ,

 
Arch rivals India and Pakistan face off each other today at Centurion. Pakistan are renjuvated after the victory over West Indies and the return of their skipper Younis Khan. India on the other hand have been dealt a severe blow with the injury of Yuvraj Singh. Nevertheless, Indo Pak matches have always thrown new heroes into the [...]

Yuvraj out, Kohli in

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Taha Lyra | Comments (0) | Tags: , , , ,

Yuvraj Singh injured his finger during the practice session and will not be available for the rest of champions trophy. Virat Kohli has been named as the replacement for Yuvraj Singh. While Gautam Gambhir will take over the vice captaincy. This will be a serious blow to team India as two of its most destructive batsmen in Sehwag and Yuvraj are [...]