http://www.humsurfer.com/cat/Cricket/new Community news sharing for Indians en http://www.humsurfer.com/now-or-never-twice-over The injured Kangaroos have displayed the vehemence of a wounded tiger to snatch a 3-2 lead from being 1-2 down and M.S. Dhoni's men, who believe they can be the best, have to be just that on Sunday and Wednesday when the caravan descends to maritime Mumbai. The pitch at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is unlikely to be different from the strips seen http://www.humsurfer.com/lack-of-consistency-cost-india-series-against-aus-says-azhar New Delhi: Mohammad Azharuudin attributed India`s lack of consistency as the reason behind their ODI series loss to Australia and said the players need to learn to win close games in pressure situations. "They (Indians) lack consistency. They have not performed consistently for the last 6-8 months and lost some close games. They need to win http://www.humsurfer.com/lack-of-consistency-cost-india-series-says-azhar "They (Indians) lack consistency. They have not performed consistently for the last 6-8 months and lost some close games. They need to win those close games," said Azharuddin. "Australia are a tough side. India are also no less and they have a lot of talent. But they are still a bit behind top teams like Australia and South http://www.humsurfer.com/i-am-not-going-to-change-my-batting-style-afridi "I'm a very risky player and I'm not changing my style. The people should change their thinking," Afridi told a website during an interview. Referring to his temperamental attitude, which has resulted in his dismissal at several crucial junctures, Afridi said it was in his blood, and that he would take time to do away with those http://www.humsurfer.com/us-cricket-association-keen-on-hosting-india-pakistan-oneday-games Lahore: Welcoming Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor's suggestions of hosting India, Pakistan one-day matches in the US, the United States Cricket Association (USACA) has said that it is keen on hosting the arch rivals. The USACA's senior Vice-President, Nabeel Ahmad, told media persons over phone from Detroit that it http://www.humsurfer.com/us-cricket-association-keen-on-hosting-india-pakistan-odis Lahore: Welcoming Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor`s suggestions of hosting India, Pakistan one-day matches in the US, the United States Cricket Association (USACA) has said that it is keen on hosting the arch rivals. The USACA`s senior Vice-President, Nabeel Ahmad, told media persons over phone from Detroit that it would be a http://www.humsurfer.com/onfield-umpires-empowered-to-call-bowlers-for-chucking A three-member committee, comprising former India captain and ex-ICC Elite Panel umpire Srinivas Venkataraghavan, former pacer Javagal Srinath and ex-Test umpire A V Jayaprakash, would then view the videotapes of the bowler's action. "The panel would then recommend that the concerned bowler undergo measures to correct his illegal http://www.humsurfer.com/no-warning-for-proven-chuckers-bcci-tells-umpires Mumbai: Having sent a whopping 32 players with suspect bowling action for rehabilitation, the Cricket Board has cracked the whip by asking the umpires to call these bowlers for chucking without issuing a warning if they transgress the law in domestic matches. After providing the list of the 32 bowlers with doubtful actions to match referees, http://www.humsurfer.com/no-warning-for-chuckers-bcci-tells-umpires After providing the list of the 32 bowlers with doubtful actions to match referees, umpires' coaches and its panel of umpires as well as all affiliated associations, the BCCI has asked match officials to stay away from suggesting or instructing any cricket association or captains "not to play a particular player". "During the http://www.humsurfer.com/quotno-warning-for-proven-chuckersquot The BCCI has cracked the whip by asking the umpires to call the suspected bowlers for chucking without issuing a warning. Having sent a whopping 32 players with suspect bowling action for rehabilitation, the Cricket Board has cracked the whip by asking the umpires to call these bowlers for chucking without issuing a warning if they transgress the http://www.humsurfer.com/doubts-over-trivedi39s-action Mumbai: Is Siddharth Trivedi's bowling under scanner? It seems so if one were to go by sources inthe Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Gujarat pacer's action has apparently been referred to the BCCI's expert panel. He, however, was not called by any umpire on the field. Doubts about his action are believed to have been raised http://www.humsurfer.com/vaughan-confirms-39a-number-of-strong-inquiries39 New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is confident that it will have a new coach in place by the end of the year, in time for the home series against Bangladesh starting in early February. 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Former coach Andy Moles quit last month amid player criticism of his performance and Vaughan said New Zealand Cricket would not be rushed http://www.humsurfer.com/new-zealand-hopeful-of-finding-new-coach-soon Wellington: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) officials hope to appoint a new national coach by the end of the the year. Former coach Andy Moles quit last month after falling out with senior players and the team are playing their current limited over series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates without a coach. NZC chief executive Justin Vaughan http://www.humsurfer.com/i-am-not-going-to-change-my-batting-style-says-afridi "I`m a very risky player and I`m not changing my style. The people should change their thinking," Afridi told a website during an interview. Referring to his temperamental attitude, which has resulted in his dismissal at several crucial junctures, Afridi said it was in his blood, and that he would take time to do away with those http://www.humsurfer.com/he39s-back-he39s-back Brendon McCullum hit a return-to-form hundred and Scott Styris took three wickets in two overs as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs in the second day-night international in Abu Dhabi on Friday. McCullum notched 131 to help the Black Caps post a challenging 303-8 on a flat Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch before Styris (3-23) triggered a middle-order http://www.humsurfer.com/mccullum-styris-star-as-new-zealand-level-series McCullum notched 131 to help the Black Caps post a challenging 303-8 on a flat Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch before Styris (3-23) triggered a middle-order collapse which saw Pakistan bowled out for 239, leaving the three-match series level at 1-1. Pakistan won the first match by 138 runs on Tuesday. The final match will be played in Abu Dhabi on http://www.humsurfer.com/sangakkara-gives-thumbs-up-to-security-measures "I think it (security arrangements) has been great. We all know it's never 100 per cent true. We have been through a bad experience in Pakistan," Sangakkara said at a press conference after arriving this morning. "We are here to enjoy (playing cricket). The Indian authorities are currently doing a great job, especially with http://www.humsurfer.com/39tendulkar-is-the-best-player-of-modern-era39 "He (Tendulkar) has been brilliant. To have survived the tough test of public expectation in India is something, which should be commended. The runs (he has scored) are an added bonus. He's probably the greatest player to play the game in the modern era and compares with the (Donald) Bradmans and all the legends of the past,"