Sydney, Nov 7(ANI): Australian wicket keeper Brad Haddin has said that he had received a call from chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, which confirmed that he was the first-choice wicketkeeper despite Tim Paine and Graham Manou performing well during his absence. I told Digger I still hadn't played, so I couldn't say for sure how my .. more »

Fernando made his suggestion after taking stock of the security arrangements for the tour's second Test which will begin on November 24. "After visiting hotels and stadiums in Ahmedabad and Kanpur, we are satisfied with all the arrangements at both the places. But the security system needs to go hi-tech," Fernando told reporters. .. more »

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The tour opens with a 50-over floodlit game against Diamond Eagles and, the visitors are keen to reverse years of underachievement. According to The Telegraph, Andy Flower, the team director, is keen for England to build on the best aspects of their passage to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in September and is committed to giving extra .. more »

Stuart Broad has been sent for a precautionary scan after jarring his shoulder in England's 185-run victory against the Eagles at Bloemfontein on Friday. Broad left the field during the victory having taken 2 for 28 in four overs and the management have decided on assessing the injury ahead of the second warm-up match, against the Warriors, .. more »

England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on The 23-year-old seamer had been sent for precautionary scans after he jarred the shoulder and left the field during England's win over the Diamond Eagles on Saturday. However, he will miss at least two of England's upcoming .. more »

A dashing ton by Brendon McCullum powered New Zealand to a formidable score of 303 for eight against Pakistan. He clubbed 14 boundaries and three sixes on his way to a second ODI ton, an innings which underpinned the Black Caps total after Guptill hit two sixes and five fours on his way to a 70-ball 62 before falling to Abdul Razzaq. Aamer .. more »

Powered on by opener McCullum's 131, New Zealand posted 303 for eight and then bowled out Pakistan for 239 runs in 47.2 overs to square the three-match series at 1-1. Pakistan lost four wickets for 10 runs as Styris had Younus Khan (19) caught at midwicket by Ross Taylor [ Kamran Akmal (4) also fell to Styris while Butt was eventually run .. more »

Brendon McCullum is determined to back up his century-making performance when New Zealand take on Pakistan in the series decider. But the wicketkeeper put his critics on notice with an impressive 129-ball 131 in New Zealand's 64-run win on Friday and is hoping he can add to his second one-day century in the final game of the three-match series .. more »

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no qualms to admit that the reason for their defeat in the nerve-wrecking fifth ODI was lack of mental toughness in the lower-order batsmen. Chasing an imposing 351 for win, India came close yet remain far from victory as they folded for 347 after Sachin Tendulkar's sublime 175 off 141 balls. After .. more »

New Zealand Cricket expect to name their new national coach by the end of the year. The New Zealanders, who are playing a one-day series with Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, are currently without a coach following Andy Moles' resignation last month. "This will be a thorough process," said NZC chief executive Justin Vaughan. .. more »

Guwahati: Leading 3-2 in the ongoing seven-match ODI series against India, Australian vice captain Michael Hussey said the visitors are determined to pocket the rubber in the sixth one-dayer here on Sunday. Predicting that Sunday’s affair will witness a close finish, Hussey said they were backing themselves up with the motivation of .. more »

India have retained the same playing XI, while Australia have replaced Ben Hilfenhaus with Mitchell Johnson. It will be a litmus test for India's resilience as any slip-up in the game would allow the visitors to clinch the series. With the seven-match series tantalisingly poised 2-3 in favour of the visitors, India has no other option but to .. more »

"It was hurting and disappointing. But we have left everything in the dressing room. We have two more games to go and that's what counts now. Whatever has happened has happened. "You cannot change much about it. It's important to concentrate on what lies ahead and stay fresh mentally," Dhoni said at the pre-match press .. more »

India trail the seven-match series 2-3 after the loss in Hyderabad. Asked about the team's strategy, Dhoni said the hosts would rely on a good batting effort and an improved fielding display. On whether the middle-order's inconsistent form is a concern, Dhoni said though the performance has not been too good, he is not worried. .. more »