Southee a doubt for second test against lanka
Wellington: New Zealand seam bowler Tim Southee is in doubt for the second cricket test against Sri lanka, starting Saturday, because of an ankle injury. Captain Brendon McCullum told a news conference Friday a decision on Southee's fitness would be left to the morning of the match. If he is not fit, his place in the New Zealand lineup will be taken by Doug Bracewell. McCullum said Southee has "a slight ankle issue but we'll see how he pulls up in the morning. If he isn't playing then Doug Bracewell will come in in his place. Otherwise, I'd imagine it will be an unchanged team." Southee took six wickets in the first test at Christchurch which New Zealand won by eight wickets.
Hafeez report in a week's time: sources
Chennai: Experienced Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has completed testing on his bowling action at the ICC-accredited Biomechanics laboratory here and the report will be sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board in a week's time. Hafeez underwent a bio-mechanic test on his bowling action at the Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy and Sports Sciences Centre (SRASSC) here on Wednesday. According to the source, the ICC normally gives a two-week time to send such reports to the respective Boards but since Hafeez's case was an urgent one, the SRASSC is expected to be ready with the report in a week's time. The report of the test on Hafeez's bowling action is important for Pakistan in deciding his World Cup fate.
Hussey not ready for India coach's job
Sydney: Former Australia captain Michael Hussey said he was surprised by reports that just-retired Test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had suggested his name for the coach's job of Indian cricket team once Duncan Fletcher's contract expired at the end of World Cup 2015. "I'm not sure if I'm really ready for that sort of challenge," said Hussey after he led Sydney Thunder to a win over the defending Big Bash league champions, Perth at the WACA last night. "Thanks, M S, if it's true ... But, I'm still playing!" he was quoted as saying in Sydney Morning Herald.
Spinners will play key role in World Cup: Mushtaq
Karachi: Pakistan's spin bowling coach, Mushtaq Ahmed believes that spinners will have a key role to play in the forthcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Mushtaq said on Friday that despite the fact that pacemen usually dominated on the pitches in Australia and NZ he felt spinners would play a key role. "With the passage of time spinners have become necessary attacking and containing options in every country in the 50-overs format. The reason for this is primarily because the behavior of pitches nowadays in ODIs is more or less standard with a few exceptions here and there," he said.
Tiwary upbeat about making the World cup cut
Kolkata: Having already made India's World Cup probables list of 30, Bengal cricketer Manoj Tiwary is upbeat to make it to the last 15. “I feel I can make the cut this time around,” Tiwary said at the unveiling of the ICC World Cup Trophy here Saturday. The 29-year-old was also selected for the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri lanka but was not selected for any match. Tiwary said he has been performing well for the last few domestic seasons and is practicing hard to make the cut. Agencies
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Southee a doubt for second test against lanka
Wellington: New Zealand seam bowler Tim Southee is in doubt for the second cricket test against Sri lanka, starting Saturday, because of an ankle injury. Captain Brendon McCullum told a news conference Friday a decision on Southee's fitness would be left to the morning of the match. If he is not fit, his place in the New Zealand lineup will be taken by Doug Bracewell. McCullum said Southee has "a slight ankle issue but we'll see how he pulls up in the morning. If he isn't playing then Doug Bracewell will come in in his place. Otherwise, I'd imagine it will be an unchanged team." Southee took six wickets in the first test at Christchurch which New Zealand won by eight wickets.
Hafeez report in a week's time: sources
Chennai: Experienced Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has completed testing on his bowling action at the ICC-accredited Biomechanics laboratory here and the report will be sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board in a week's time. Hafeez underwent a bio-mechanic test on his bowling action at the Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy and Sports Sciences Centre (SRASSC) here on Wednesday. According to the source, the ICC normally gives a two-week time to send such reports to the respective Boards but since Hafeez's case was an urgent one, the SRASSC is expected to be ready with the report in a week's time. The report of the test on Hafeez's bowling action is important for Pakistan in deciding his World Cup fate.
Hussey not ready for India coach's job
Sydney: Former Australia captain Michael Hussey said he was surprised by reports that just-retired Test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had suggested his name for the coach's job of Indian cricket team once Duncan Fletcher's contract expired at the end of World Cup 2015. "I'm not sure if I'm really ready for that sort of challenge," said Hussey after he led Sydney Thunder to a win over the defending Big Bash league champions, Perth at the WACA last night. "Thanks, M S, if it's true ... But, I'm still playing!" he was quoted as saying in Sydney Morning Herald.
Spinners will play key role in World Cup: Mushtaq
Karachi: Pakistan's spin bowling coach, Mushtaq Ahmed believes that spinners will have a key role to play in the forthcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Mushtaq said on Friday that despite the fact that pacemen usually dominated on the pitches in Australia and NZ he felt spinners would play a key role. "With the passage of time spinners have become necessary attacking and containing options in every country in the 50-overs format. The reason for this is primarily because the behavior of pitches nowadays in ODIs is more or less standard with a few exceptions here and there," he said.
Tiwary upbeat about making the World cup cut
Kolkata: Having already made India's World Cup probables list of 30, Bengal cricketer Manoj Tiwary is upbeat to make it to the last 15. “I feel I can make the cut this time around,” Tiwary said at the unveiling of the ICC World Cup Trophy here Saturday. The 29-year-old was also selected for the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri lanka but was not selected for any match. Tiwary said he has been performing well for the last few domestic seasons and is practicing hard to make the cut. Agencies