Schedule of Pakistan-South Africa series in Dubai announced
The schedule for South Africa’s tour of UAE which will be Pakistan’s home for the tour has been announced. South Africa will play a T20I, five ODIs and a couple of Test matches on the tour.
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Sahara wins bid to sponsor Indian cricket team
The Sahara Group has won the bid to continue as the sponsor of the Indian cricket team after they bid for a sum of Rs. 3.34 crores per game, equivalent to $719,000, as compared to Bharti Airtel’s bid of Rs 2.89 crore ($628, 260) per match.
Benn upsets Gayle, gets sent off
In almost a first, West Indian captain Chris Gayle sent Suliman Benn off the field for his behaviour after the bowler had sent down only four overs in the fourth ODI at Dominica.
Hashim Amla continues good form, smashes century
Hashim Amla hit his second century of the ODI series to lead South Africa to a 4-0 result against West Indies at Dominica. Amla assisted his side in overcoming a rather huge score of 304 to win the game.
Vinay Kumar injures knee, will fly back to India
Vinay Kumar has been ruled out the tri-series in Zimbabwe due to an injury to his knee and will fly back to India. In his place, Abhimanyu Mithun will be flown to Zimbabwe to play in the remaining games.
Sahara, Airtel interested in sponsoring Indian cricket team
The Sahara Group and Bharti Airtel were the only two firms who submitted bids to sponsor the Indian cricket team. However, this was a stark improvement over the last time the BCCI had had the entities to bid for it, because no-one had bid for it given the steep price.
Younis Khan wanted appeal to be heard in front of media
Pakistan cricketer, Younis Khan requested to the PCB and the judge, Irfan Qadir, to have his hearing being held in front of the media was turned down.
Shoib Malik ban removed, free to play for Pakistan
The PCB has thrown the one-year ban imposed on Shoaib Malik out of the window, after a successful appeal against it in the appeal tribunal.
Zimbabwe beat India to take two points in tri-series opener
Zimbabwe beat India in the opening game of the tri-series at Bulwayao by six wickets and with ten balls to spare. It was a second-string Indian team alright, but the win was well deserved for Zimbabwe, especially given that they were chasing down 286 for a win.
Rohit Sharma scores first hundred at Bulwayo
Rohit Sharma scored his maiden ODI century against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo as he rescued the side from a precarious position. Rohit Sharma’s century came off 114 balls, and was one of the more matured innings that he has played in international cricket.
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