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Rice fears for Pietersen after county snub
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Rice-fears-for-Pietersen-after-county-snub/articleshow/6243893.cms
Posted on 1 Aug 2010 at 1:03 am
Kevin Pietersen's attitude towards county cricket is threatening his international place, according to the man who helped kickstart the batsman's career in England.


Pakistan down but not out: Waqar
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Pakistan-down-but-not-out-Waqar/articleshow/6242825.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 5:03 pm
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis backed his side to be as resilient against England as they were against Australia after their latest top-order collapse left them on the brink of a crushing defeat.


Dhoni's dilemma over Yuvraj and Raina
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/india-tour-of-sri-lanka/top-stories/Dhonis-dilemma-over-Yuvraj-and-Raina/articleshow/6242435.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 12:44 pm
Yuvraj Singh's abilities may enable him to walk into India's ODI team but questions linger over whether he has been able to cement his spot in the Test squad.


Time ripe for a World Test Championship
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/columnscricket/Time-ripe-for-a-World-Test-Championship/Article1-580593.aspx
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 3:16 pm
To repeat one of my old Maths master's cornier sayings; "It's as clear as mud." In the case of the merry mathematician he was referring to my algebraic calculations while I'm talking about the ranking of the top cricket nations.


Rest, home food, nets and retirement
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/Rest-home-food-nets-and-retirement/Article1-580590.aspx
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 3:08 pm
When Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh were "rested" for the forthcoming ODI tri-series following the Tests, doubts arose over their participation in the third Test, starting in Colombo on Tuesday, reports Amol Karhadkar.


Gul stars, but Pakistan still face uphill battle
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/Gul-stars-but-Pakistan-still-face-uphill-battle/Article1-580441.aspx
Posted on 30 Jul 2010 at 8:03 pm
Umar Gul starred with both bat and ball but England still built a lead of nearly 300 runs against Pakistan at tea on the third day of the third Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday.


BCCI refuses grant for the Games
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/BCCI-refuses-grant-for-the-Games/Article1-580349.aspx
Posted on 30 Jul 2010 at 5:08 pm

The BCCI 's Working Committee formally rejected the request for financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 100 crore for the Commonwealth Games.



England eye victory as Pakistan collapse
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/England-eye-victory-as-Pakistan-collapse/articleshow/6242297.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 11:30 am
Stuart Broad took two wickets as Pakistan collapsed to 15/3 at stumps on the third day, still needing a further 420 runs to win the first Test against England.


Win or lose, India stay No. 1
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/Win-or-lose-India-stay-No-1/Article1-580585.aspx
Posted on 1 Aug 2010 at 2:59 am
Only last week, Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara had criticised the ICC’s ranking system. And the criticism appeared justified on Saturday when it was clarified that even a 2-0 series victory against India in the ongoing series will not be enough for Sri Lanka to top the rankings table, reports HT Correspondent.


When captains went defensive
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/When-captains-went-defensive/Article1-580583.aspx
Posted on 1 Aug 2010 at 2:55 am
MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara have not been short on man-management skills. But when it comes to tactical decisions, both have been a touch defensive, reports Amol Karhadkar.


Pakistan's top order crumbles in record chase
http://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/aug/01/pakistans-top-order-crumbles-in-record-chase.htm
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 11:01 am
Matt Prior's courageous 102 not out on day three of the first Test helped England recover from early trouble to set Pakistan a world record target of 435 to win at Trent Bridge on Saturday.


England set 435-run target for Pakistan
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/1st-Test-England-set-435-run-target-for-Pakistan/articleshow/6241960.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 9:42 am
Pakistan were set a record-breaking target of 435 to win the first Test after England declared their second innings on 262 for nine on the third day.


1st Test: England set 435-run target for Pakistan
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/1st-Test-England-set-435-run-target-for-Pakistan/articleshow/6241960.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 9:42 am
Pakistan were set a record-breaking target of 435 to win the first Test after England declared their second innings on 262 for nine on the third day.


Gul's all-round skills squeeze England
http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/Gul-s-all-round-skills-squeeze-England/Article1-580441.aspx
Posted on 30 Jul 2010 at 8:03 pm
Umar Gul followed his exhilarating career-best innings to continue Pakistan's fightback with the ball, taking three wickets to reduce England to 120 for six at tea on day three of the first Test today.


England advance despite Gul heroics
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/England-advance-despite-Gul-heroics/articleshow/6241717.cms
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 at 7:13 am
Umar Gul starred with both bat and ball but England still built a lead of nearly 300 runs against Pakistan at tea on the third day of the first Test.