Archive for September, 2009
Cricket-West Indies 129 v India - Champions Trophy
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - West Indies were bowled out for 129 off 36 overs against India in their Champions Trophy Group A match at the Wanderers on Wednesday.
Cricket-India win toss and elect to field against West Indies
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India won the toss and chose to field first in their Champions Trophy Group A match against West Indies at the Wanderers on Wednesday. India have picked up just one point from their two matches and have only a slim
Willey lands Northants accolade
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Willey made a big impact in his debut season with Northants All-rounder David Willey has won the prestigious Frank Rudd Trophy as Northamptonshire's outstanding young cricketer of the year. The 19-year-old academy product made his first-class debut in
Prizefighter is boxing’s answer to 20-20 cricket
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
You've got to hand it to Barry Hearn for coming up with Prizefighter
Barclay set for MCC role
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Former Sussex captain John Barclay will take up his position as president of the MCC on Thursday. Barclay succeeds Derek Underwood, who steps down from the honorary role having nominated his successor earlier this year. Oliver Stocken, who was first
Australia v Pakistan
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Australia's good display in the field restricted Pakistan to just 205-6 in this crucial Champions Trophy clash. Pakistan used Shahid Afridi as a pinch-hitter at the top of the order, but the world Twenty20 champions failed to score quickly or set a
Trescothick named MVP
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Marcus Trescothick has been named the most valuable player of 2009 by the Professional Cricketers' Association. The Somerset opener scored 2,934 runs across all competitions to earn a points total of 632 in the PCA's ratings system - 50 more points than
No scan for Broad
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
England's medical staff have opted not to dispatch Stuart Broad for a scan after his injury niggle eased. Broad was due to have tightness in his left buttock checked but after he woke feeling less troubled, it was decided further treatment would be best.
Strauss applauds Vettori for reprieving Collingwood
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - England captain Andrew Strauss praised New Zealand counterpart Daniel Vettori for recalling Paul Collingwood after he had been given run out during their Champions Trophy clash on Tuesday. Collingwood, on 14, wandered out of his
Toyota unsure of F1 future
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
The team says their continued participation is still uncertain and dependent upon the financial performance of their parent company and cost reductions in F1.