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Cricket-Superb De Villiers helps South Africa to 112-run win

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:59:08 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - AB de Villiers lashed a sensational century as South Africa beat England by 112 runs in the third one-day international at Newlands on Friday to level the series at 1-1.

Cricket-South Africa v England scoreboard - third ODI

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:23:48 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Scoreboard in the third one-day international between South Africa and England at Newlands on Friday.

Cricket-South Africa beat England by 112 runs - third ODI

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:00:33 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - South Africa beat England by 112 runs in the third one-day international at Newlands on Friday to level the five-match series 1-1.

Cricket-South Africa 354-6 vs England in third ODI - innings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:25:22 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - South Africa scored 354 for six after winning the toss and electing to bat in the third one-day international against England at Newlands on Friday.

Cricket-Sri Lanka skipper backs Muralitharan to recover rhythm

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:04:27 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will need Muttiah Muralitharan to rediscover his rhythm in the final test in Mumbai if they are to come back from a humbling defeat against India and square the series.

UPDATE 2-Cricket-India thrash Sri Lanka to open 1-0 series lead

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:55:38 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 27 (Reuters) - India crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in the second test on Friday to take a 1-0 lead in their three-match series.

Cricket-India v Sri Lanka second test scoreboard

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:10:36 GMT

Nov 27 (Reuters) - Scoreboard after India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs on the fourth day of the second test in Kanpur, India on Friday.

Cricket-India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:01:48 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 27 (Reuters) - India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs on the fourth day of the second test on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-game series.

Cricket-Sri Lanka 206-8 (& 229) v India (642) - lunch

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:15:22 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka were 206 for eight at lunch on the fourth day of the second test against India on Friday.

BRIEF-Cricket-India's Gambhir to miss final Sri Lanka test

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:42:04 GMT

MUMBAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - In-form India opener Gautam Gambhir will miss next week's third and final test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai so he can attend his sister's wedding, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Friday.

Cricket-Maturing India paceman Sreesanth savours new beginning

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:09:40 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 26 (Reuters) - India pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's new-found maturity was the key to a superb spell that edged the team closer to a huge win over Sri Lanka in the second test, he said on Thursday.

CORRECTED - Cricket-India v Sri Lanka - second test scoreboard

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:13:21 GMT

Nov 26 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at the close on the third day of the second test between India and Sri Lanka in Kanpur, India on Thursday.

UPDATE 3-Cricket-Sreesanth takes six as Sri Lanka face defeat

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:11:48 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Indian fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth grabbed six wickets on his comeback to leave Sri Lanka facing an innings defeat in the second test on Thursday.

Cricket-Sri Lanka 229 & 57-4 v India 642, 2nd test day 3 - close

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:43:36 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka were 57 for four wickets in their second innings, trailing by 356 runs after following on, against India at the close on the third day of the second test on Thursday.

Cricket-Sri Lanka 229 all out v India (642) 2nd test - innings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:42:22 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka were bowled out for 229 shortly after tea on the third day of the second test against India on Thursday.

Cricket-India v Sri Lanka second test scoreboard

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:16:09 GMT

Nov 26 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the second test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park, Kanpur on Thursday.

UPDATE 4-Cricket-India tighten grip after Dravid's 28th test ton

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:53:55 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Rahul Dravid completed his 28th test century and moved into fourth place on the all-time scorers list as India tightened their grip on the second test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Cricket-Nehra rewarded with central contract from Indian board

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:03:41 GMT

MUMBAI, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Indian medium pacer Ashish Nehra has been rewarded for his successful return to the national team with a central contact for the 2009-2010 season.

Cricket-India v Sri Lanka second test scoreboard

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:33:43 GMT

Nov 25 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the second test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park, Kanpur on Wednesday.

Cricket-Sri Lanka 66-1 v India (642) second test - close

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:23:20 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka were 66 for one in reply to India's first innings 642 all out at stumps on the second day of the second test on Wednesday.

Cricket-India 639-7 v Sri Lanka second test - tea

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:48:30 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 25 (Reuters) - India were 639 for seven in their first innings at tea on day two of the second test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Cricket-India 535-4 v Sri Lanka second test - lunch

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:15:01 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 25 (Reuters) - India were 535 for four at lunch on day two of their second test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Cricket-South Africa coach welcomes umpire referrals

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:17:47 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur welcomed on Tuesday the decision to use an umpire referral system in next month's home series against England.

Cricket-Gambhir can emulate Indian great Gavaskar, says Sehwag

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:03 GMT

KANPUR, India, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Gautam Gambhir has the talent to emulate Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, team mate Virender Sehwag said after he and his fellow opener stroked centuries against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Cricket-Morkel added to South Africa squad for England ODIs

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:31 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Africa have called up fast bowler Morne Morkel for the rest of the one-day series with England, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.