http://www.keecricket.com Web pages for the cricket fan Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:19:46 CET en http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-thrash-south-africa-by-153-runs-win-series-2-0--the-times-of-india---cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-thrash-south-africa-by-153-runs-win-series-2-0--the-times-of-india---cricket Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:19:46 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-thrash-south-africa-by-153-runs-win-series-2-0--the-times-of-india---cricket









4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---please-close-the-ball-tampering-chapter-now-pleads-afridi---hindustan-times http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---please-close-the-ball-tampering-chapter-now-pleads-afridi---hindustan-times Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:46:08 CET women1 India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---please-close-the-ball-tampering-chapter-now-pleads-afridi---hindustan-times
Afridi hit out at critics calling for his head over the ball tampering incident in the fifth and final one-day international ag

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---hashim-amlas-heroics-in-vain-as-india-level-sa-series http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---hashim-amlas-heroics-in-vain-as-india-level-sa-series Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:37:19 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---hashim-amlas-heroics-in-vain-as-india-level-sa-series
The visitors began the day on 115-3 and faced an uphill task to save the match after their first-innings collapse


4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-frustrated-by-rain-delays-against-south-africa http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-frustrated-by-rain-delays-against-south-africa Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:28:47 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-frustrated-by-rain-delays-against-south-africa
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-on-top-after-laxman-dhoni-score-tons http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-on-top-after-laxman-dhoni-score-tons Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:21:14 CET 2009 India http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-on-top-after-laxman-dhoni-score-tons
Laxman hit 143 and Dhoni made 132 as India piled up a record 6-643 before declaring their first innings shortly before stumps on the third day at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.









3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sehwag-tendulkar-tons-hand-india-advantage http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sehwag-tendulkar-tons-hand-india-advantage Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:50:43 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sehwag-tendulkar-tons-hand-india-advantage Centuries from Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar put India in pole position on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens.






8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-seize-control-after-south-africa-collapse-- http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-seize-control-after-south-africa-collapse-- Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:58:28 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/test-cricket---india-seize-control-after-south-africa-collapse--
5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/speculation-over-tendulkar-meeting-eden-curator--hindustan-times-cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/speculation-over-tendulkar-meeting-eden-curator--hindustan-times-cricket Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:01:35 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/speculation-over-tendulkar-meeting-eden-curator--hindustan-times-cricket
6 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---players-eager-to-excel-in-domestic-one-dayers--hindustan-times http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---players-eager-to-excel-in-domestic-one-dayers--hindustan-times Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:03:01 CET Sandman India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---players-eager-to-excel-in-domestic-one-dayers--hindustan-times
5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/sehwag-says-india-can-save-first-test--hindustan-times--keecricket-com http://www.keecricket.com/story/sehwag-says-india-can-save-first-test--hindustan-times--keecricket-com Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:17:49 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/sehwag-says-india-can-save-first-test--hindustan-times--keecricket-com
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---indias-number-one-ranking-goes-on-line http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---indias-number-one-ranking-goes-on-line Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:26:48 CET Sandman India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---indias-number-one-ranking-goes-on-line
$175,000 prize money and the coveted Test Championship mace.

"Whoever finishes top will win the annual $175,000 prize while Australia could yet finish second by the annual cut-off date (April 1) and pocket $75,000," the ICC sa

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---rahul-dravid-and-yuvraj-singh-miss-first-test-for-india http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---rahul-dravid-and-yuvraj-singh-miss-first-test-for-india Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:04:21 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---rahul-dravid-and-yuvraj-singh-miss-first-test-for-india
Batsman Dravid is out for three weeks with a fractured cheekbone after being hit by a short delivery during the second Test against Bangladesh


1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---zaheer-khan-inspires-india-to-victory-over-bangladesh http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---zaheer-khan-inspires-india-to-victory-over-bangladesh Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:35:43 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---zaheer-khan-inspires-india-to-victory-over-bangladesh
The left-arm seamer finished with a career-best 7-87 as the hosts, who began the day on 228-3, collapsed to 312 all out before lunch.


3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/update---cricket-zaheer-puts-india-in-command-after-tamim-ton-sports-cricket-reuters http://www.keecricket.com/story/update---cricket-zaheer-puts-india-in-command-after-tamim-ton-sports-cricket-reuters Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:17:00 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/update---cricket-zaheer-puts-india-in-command-after-tamim-ton-sports-cricket-reuters
Tamim inspired the hosts with 151 off 183 balls and shared a record 200-run partnership with Zunaed Siddique as Bangladesh reduced their 311-run deficit to 83.









4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/india----cricket---tendulkar--dravid-put-india-on-top-against-bangladesh http://www.keecricket.com/story/india----cricket---tendulkar--dravid-put-india-on-top-against-bangladesh Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:08:00 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/india----cricket---tendulkar--dravid-put-india-on-top-against-bangladesh
Dravid had to retire hurt on 111 after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from paceman Shahadat Hossain


4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/international-cricket---india-take-control-of-second-test http://www.keecricket.com/story/international-cricket---india-take-control-of-second-test Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:01:59 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/international-cricket---india-take-control-of-second-test
3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-bangladesh-in-first-test-despite-rahim-ton http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-bangladesh-in-first-test-despite-rahim-ton Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:20:58 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-bangladesh-in-first-test-despite-rahim-ton
Set a target of 415, Bangladesh resumed on 67-2, but were soon in deeper trouble when Ishant Sharma removed Mohammad Ashraful and Raqibul Hasan.


2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---india-press-on-against-bangladesh-in-chittagong-test http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---india-press-on-against-bangladesh-in-chittagong-test Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:11:05 CET Sandman India http://www.keecricket.com/story/test--cricket---india-press-on-against-bangladesh-in-chittagong-test
After another late start in Chittagong, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim shared 108 to help the Tigers to 242, one run short of India's first-innings total.


2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-consistency-key-for-india-says-sehwag---keecricket-com http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-consistency-key-for-india-says-sehwag---keecricket-com Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:21:58 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-consistency-key-for-india-says-sehwag---keecricket-com India climbed to the top of the test rankings for the first time in December but the team has struggled to establish supremacy in one-day international cricket.









1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-playing-two-tests-in-11-months-is-ridiculous-boycott--hindustan-times http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-playing-two-tests-in-11-months-is-ridiculous-boycott--hindustan-times Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:43:28 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-playing-two-tests-in-11-months-is-ridiculous-boycott--hindustan-times
"I read somewhere that in the next 11 months or so India play only about two-odd Tests. How ridiculous is that? How can you judge India's performance over the next 11 months?

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/bcci-working-committee-to-decide-on-tests-vs-sa--hindustan-times-cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/bcci-working-committee-to-decide-on-tests-vs-sa--hindustan-times-cricket Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:39:56 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/bcci-working-committee-to-decide-on-tests-vs-sa--hindustan-times-cricket
3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sangakkara-spurs-sri-lanka-to-215-5-against-india http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sangakkara-spurs-sri-lanka-to-215-5-against-india Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:54:08 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sangakkara-spurs-sri-lanka-to-215-5-against-india








3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-sri-lanka-by-an-innings-to-top-test-rankings http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-sri-lanka-by-an-innings-to-top-test-rankings Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:33:52 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-beat-sri-lanka-by-an-innings-to-top-test-rankings
Sri Lanka, resuming on 274-6, were bowled out for 309 as Zaheer Khan took three of the final four wickets.

The 2-0 series win moves India above South Africa in the International Cricket Council's Test rankings.










4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-tighten-grip-on-third-sri-lanka-test---sports---cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-tighten-grip-on-third-sri-lanka-test---sports---cricket Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:08:55 CET 2009 India http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-tighten-grip-on-third-sri-lanka-test---sports---cricket * Sri Lanka still 59 behind on first innings

* Zaheer strikes twice in quick succession

By Sanjay Rajan

MUMBAI, Dec 5 - India tightened their grip on the fourth day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Saturday despite an unbeaten century from visiting captain Kumar Sangakkara.









4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---we-needed-20-fielders-to-stop-sehwag-says-lanka-coach--hindustan-times http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---we-needed-20-fielders-to-stop-sehwag-says-lanka-coach--hindustan-times Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:48:15 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---we-needed-20-fielders-to-stop-sehwag-says-lanka-coach--hindustan-times
Sehwag dominated day two of the third and final Test with an unbeaten 284 off 239 balls and nearly became the first cricketer to score three triple hundreds before falling seven-run shy of the ma

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-on-top-after-sehwag-misses-triple-ton-sports http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-on-top-after-sehwag-misses-triple-ton-sports Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:43:36 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/update--cricket-india-on-top-after-sehwag-misses-triple-ton-sports
Dhoni struck 100 not out in India's record 726 for nine declared in reply to Sri Lanka's 393 as they bid for a victory that would secure their spot at the top

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-spinners-seal-emphatic-test-win-over-sri-lanka http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-spinners-seal-emphatic-test-win-over-sri-lanka Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:41:19 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---india-spinners-seal-emphatic-test-win-over-sri-lanka
The margin was India's biggest over Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous best of an innings and 119 runs in 1994.










4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sreesanth-takes-six-as-sri-lanka-face-defeat---sports http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sreesanth-takes-six-as-sri-lanka-face-defeat---sports Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:42:43 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-sreesanth-takes-six-as-sri-lanka-face-defeat---sports
The 26-year-old captured five for 75 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 229 in the first innings and help India clinch a 413-run lead, the hosts having amassed 642 on electing to bat first.









3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/rich-in-cash-but-poor-in-ranji-management--hindustan-times---cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/rich-in-cash-but-poor-in-ranji-management--hindustan-times---cricket Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:42:37 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/rich-in-cash-but-poor-in-ranji-management--hindustan-times---cricket
There are no matches on weekends till the quarterfinals and the majority of venues are either inhospitable or inaccessible to common people.


3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---ruthless-jayawardene-stuns-india http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---ruthless-jayawardene-stuns-india Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:08 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket---ruthless-jayawardene-stuns-india
The former captain, who was 36 not out overnight, completed his 27th Test ton on his way to an unbeaten 204 as the visitors finished the day on 591-5.










3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/dravid-and-dhoni-dump-sri-lanka-hopes---sri-lanka-in-india---cricket---sport http://www.keecricket.com/story/dravid-and-dhoni-dump-sri-lanka-hopes---sri-lanka-in-india---cricket---sport Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:23 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/dravid-and-dhoni-dump-sri-lanka-hopes---sri-lanka-in-india---cricket---sport
Dravid batted nearly the entire first day to finish at unbeaten 177, while Dhoni made a splendid 110 before he was out three overs before stumps.


2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-captain-dhoni-urges-india-to-maintain-spotless-record---sports http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-captain-dhoni-urges-india-to-maintain-spotless-record---sports Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:19:17 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-captain-dhoni-urges-india-to-maintain-spotless-record---sports
India have not played a test since their tour of New Zealand in April and recently suffered a one-day series defeat to top-ranked Australia earlier this month.









2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/a-tendulkar-is-born-only-once-in-a-century-dhoni---interviews---cricket---sports http://www.keecricket.com/story/a-tendulkar-is-born-only-once-in-a-century-dhoni---interviews---cricket---sports Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:03:52 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/a-tendulkar-is-born-only-once-in-a-century-dhoni---interviews---cricket---sports

When I was a kid, my fascination with cricket began and ended with seeing Sachin Tendulkar bat. The moment he got out, I would switch off the television. Among the many innings that will be etched in my memory forever are those majestic back-to-back hundr

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-twenty-years-on-tendulkar-still-feels-like-hes-16---sports http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-twenty-years-on-tendulkar-still-feels-like-hes-16---sports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:58:05 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/cricket-twenty-years-on-tendulkar-still-feels-like-hes-16---sports
The 36-year-old will join a list of 15 players whose international careers have spanned more than 20 years when he plays in the first test against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad on Monday.









2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/no-lsquoreferralsrsquo-for-sri-lanka-tests--hindustan-times---cricket---sport http://www.keecricket.com/story/no-lsquoreferralsrsquo-for-sri-lanka-tests--hindustan-times---cricket---sport Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:25:54 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/no-lsquoreferralsrsquo-for-sri-lanka-tests--hindustan-times---cricket---sport
UDRS, which is also alternatively called the referral system, was put in place to help eliminate blatant errors that on-field umpires might make by giving players an opportunity to challenge deci

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/i-have-delayed-my-shoots-many-times-to-watch-sachin-bat-amitabh-bachchan---cricket---sport http://www.keecricket.com/story/i-have-delayed-my-shoots-many-times-to-watch-sachin-bat-amitabh-bachchan---cricket---sport Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:17:46 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/i-have-delayed-my-shoots-many-times-to-watch-sachin-bat-amitabh-bachchan---cricket---sport
AB: Incredible! It is a marvel that a sportsman can have such an extended, achievement-filled life. His recent performance (referring to Sachin's 175 in Hyderabad) was better than all those much younger than him. He is a true genius!


2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/younis-concedes-there-were-problems-with-teammates---cricket---sport http://www.keecricket.com/story/younis-concedes-there-were-problems-with-teammates---cricket---sport Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:11:45 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/younis-concedes-there-were-problems-with-teammates---cricket---sport players was the reason why he opted out of the Test tour of New Zealand.

"I was already facing problems with some players and my poor form didn't help as it is a fact that when the captain is not scoring runs it becomes difficult for him to tur

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-seek-to-keep-momentum-going-against-australia---australia-in-india---cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-seek-to-keep-momentum-going-against-australia---australia-in-india---cricket Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:49:40 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/india-seek-to-keep-momentum-going-against-australia---australia-in-india---cricket One-dayer against Australia on Saturday, hoping to exploit a slow and low track.

With the seven-match series tied 1-1, both the teams will be keen to regain the initiative in what promises to be a thrilling floodlit contest at the Feroz Shah Kotla

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/indian-cricketers-making-a-mockery-of-the-art-of-fielding-at-the-international-level---cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/indian-cricketers-making-a-mockery-of-the-art-of-fielding-at-the-international-level---cricket Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:16:39 CET Bowler India http://www.keecricket.com/story/indian-cricketers-making-a-mockery-of-the-art-of-fielding-at-the-international-level---cricket
"In the early days of Indian cricket, the Maharajas thought nothing of actually having their servants fielding for them," Menon wrote.










1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.keecricket.com/story/anti-naxal-commandos-to-provide-security-for-nagpur-odi--cricket http://www.keecricket.com/story/anti-naxal-commandos-to-provide-security-for-nagpur-odi--cricket Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:47 CET terry India http://www.keecricket.com/story/anti-naxal-commandos-to-provide-security-for-nagpur-odi--cricket
As part of the tight arrangements for tomorrow's day-night One Day International (ODI), police have beefed up security measures and commandos have been req

1 Vote(s) ]]>