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India no.1 team in ICC test rankings after series win against Sri Lanka Posted: 05 Dec 2009 08:55 PM PST India has won the Mumbai test and has clinched the series 2-0 against Sri Lanka. India after the win are now no.1 team in ICC test rankings. Earlier they shared similar points with South Africa but with a difference in decimal points. With this win India is no.1 in test rankings followed by South Africa in no.2, Australia at 3 and Sri Lanka at no.4. Now, India can be displaced from the first position in the test rankings if South Africa wins the upcoming first two tests against England. The second test ends on December 30. This means till December 30, India will remain the no.1 test team in the world. This is the first time that India has become no.1 in ICC test rankings. Earlier only Australia and South Africa could reach the first position in ICC test rankings.

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Fastest double centuries in test cricket Posted: 03 Dec 2009 01:58 AM PST Nathan Astle has got the fastest double hundred in test cricket of just 153. Virender Sehwag dominates the list of top 10 fastest double centuries in test cricket. Along with second, third and fourth fastest double hundreds, Sehwag has altogether 5 of them in the top 10 list. Here are the 10 fastest double centuries in test cricket: Balls Batsman Match Location Year 153 NJ Astle New Zealand v England Christchurch 2001-02 168 V Sehwag India v Sri Lanka Mumbai 2009/10 182 V Sehwag India v Pakistan Lahore 2005-06 194 V Sehwag India v South Africa Chennai 2008 211 HH Gibbs South Africa v Pakistan Cape Town 2002-03 212 AC Gilchrist Australia v South Africa Johannesburg 2001-02 220 IT Botham England v India The Oval 1982 222 V Sehwag India v Pakistan Multan 2003-04 227 V Sehwag India v Sri Lanka Galle 2008 229 PA de Silva Sri Lanka v Bangladesh Colombo (PSS) 2002

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Howzat - A free multiplayer online cricket game Posted: 30 Nov 2009 08:25 AM PST With a lot of games being developed on cricket, here comes Howzat, a multiplayer online cricket game. Users all around the world can compete with each other in this cricket game. It requires creating an account and opening the game which loads on Flash player. After loading the 14.1 MB file, you chose the team start challenging other teams. You may be unlucky sometimes finding no one logged in or with someone of higher level. Anyway, most of the times you can easily challenge or get the challenge. Gameplay is great with great experience in batting and bowling. When you bat you can choose 7 sides to smash the ball. You can choose either normal short or a lofted one. Timing is crucial thing which needs some practice. Bowling is similar to most cricket games you play. The cheer of crowd seems realistic and the sound is lovely. As you are playing against a human, chatting while playing can be fun.Graphics is OK for the game. You can also manage your own team, make substitutions and personalize them. Things which I love about this game: 1) Sound effects 2) Can provide management games like experience 3) Great batting experience with 20 different shots I wish I could avoid these things: 1) Waiting for 14.1 MB file to load 2) Frequent connection problems The game is currently in Beta stage so its ongoing a lot of improvements. Its planning to add new features. Facebook version of the game is also going to be launched. Seeing overall, its a nice multiplayer cricket game and you should give it a try if you love gaming in cricket. Play this game on howzat.com

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Ranji Trophy Super league 2009 / 10 - Fixtures and Schedules Posted: 30 Nov 2009 03:08 AM PST Ranji Trophy is India's first-class domestic season played between different cities and states. The super league features 15 teams with 8 in one group and 7 in the other. The two teams in the bottom of the super league are relegated to Ranji Trophy Plate league. The matches are four-day first-class matches with 4 innings. Date and Time Match, Venue Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Gujarat v Orissa Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Himachal Pradesh Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Mumbai Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Railways v Tamil Nadu Karnail Singh Stadium, Delhi Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Baroda v Delhi Moti Bagh Stadium, Vadodara Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Maharashtra v Bengal Poona Club Ground Tue Nov 3 - Fri Nov 6 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Uttar Pradesh v Karnataka Bhamashah Stadium, Meerut Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Gujarat v Tamil Nadu Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Mumbai v Orissa Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Hyderabad (India) Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Railways v Himachal Pradesh Karnail Singh Stadium, Delhi Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Bengal v Baroda Eden Gardens, Kolkata Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Delhi v Karnataka Roshanara Club Ground, Delhi Tue Nov 10 - Fri Nov 13 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Saurashtra v Uttar Pradesh Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Gujarat Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Mumbai v Himachal Pradesh Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Orissa v Railways East Coast Railway Sports Association, Bhubaneswar Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Tamil Nadu Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Karnataka v Bengal Gangothri Glades Cricket Ground, Mysore Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Saurashtra v Maharashtra Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot Tue Nov 17 - Fri Nov 20 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Uttar Pradesh v Baroda Mohan Meakins Cricket Stadium, Ghaziabad Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:00 local | 03:30 GMT 09:00 IST Group B - Bengal v Saurashtra Eden Gardens, Kolkata Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Himachal Pradesh v Tamil Nadu Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Orissa Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Gujarat Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Railways v Mumbai Karnail Singh Stadium, Delhi Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Maharashtra v Karnataka Poona Club Ground Tue Nov 24 - Fri Nov 27 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Uttar Pradesh v Delhi Dr Akhilesh Das Stadium, Lucknow Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Gujarat v Railways Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Valsad Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Mumbai Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Orissa v Tamil Nadu Veer Surendra Sai Stadium, Sambalpur Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Himachal Pradesh Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Baroda v Karnataka Moti Bagh Stadium, Vadodara Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Maharashtra v Uttar Pradesh Poona Club Ground Tue Dec 1 - Fri Dec 4 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Delhi v Saurashtra Roshanara Club Ground, Delhi Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Gujarat v Himachal Pradesh Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Railways Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Mumbai v Tamil Nadu Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Baroda v Saurashtra Moti Bagh Stadium, Vadodara Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Delhi v Maharashtra Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Uttar Pradesh v Bengal Green Park, Kanpur Tue Dec 8 - Fri Dec 11 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Punjab v Orissa Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Himachal Pradesh v Orissa Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Hyderabad (India) v Tamil Nadu Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Mumbai v Gujarat Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group A - Railways v Punjab Karnail Singh Stadium, Delhi Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Bengal v Delhi Eden Gardens, Kolkata Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Maharashtra v Baroda Poona Club Ground Tue Dec 15 - Fri Dec 18 09:30 local | 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Group B - Saurashtra v Karnataka Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot Thu Dec 24 - Sun Dec 27 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 1st Quarter-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Thu Dec 24 - Sun Dec 27 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 2nd Quarter-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Thu Dec 24 - Sun Dec 27 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 3rd Quarter-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Thu Dec 24 - Sun Dec 27 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 4th Quarter-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Sun Jan 3 - Wed Jan 6 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 1st Semi-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Sun Jan 3 - Wed Jan 6 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST 2nd Semi-Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC Mon Jan 11 - Fri Jan 15 04:00 GMT 09:30 IST Final - TBC v TBC (TBA) Venue TBC

Ceat cricket awards 2009 Posted: 29 Nov 2009 08:44 PM PST Gautam Gambhir has been given the award for Cricketer of the year as well as test batsman of the year in Ceat cricket awards 2008 /09. The awards was dominated by Indian players in which Virender Sehwag got ODI batsman of the year and EAS Prasanna was awarded lifetime Achievement award. Australian team was awarded the team of the year. The Award winners are: International Cricketer of the Year : Gautam Gambhir (India) Test Batsman of the Year - Gautam Gambhir (India) ODI Batsman of the Year - Virender Sehwag (India) Test Bowler of the year - Mitchell Johnson (Australia) ODI Bowler of the year - Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) Spirit of Cricket Award - Thilan Samaraweera (Sri Lanka) 300 Wickets Felicitation Award - Harbhajan Singh (India) Lifetime Achievement Award - EAS Prasanna (India)

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India moves to no.1 in test ranking after Kanpur test win Posted: 27 Nov 2009 01:18 AM PST India has moved to no.1 in ICC test rankings along with South Africa sharing equal points. After the win against Sri Lanka in Kanpur test, India which was at no.3 behind Sri Lanka has jumped to no.1. India will be in no.1 position till December 30 if it doesn't lose the 3rd test. Here are the possibilities which can happen: 1) If India wins the third test, India will be at no.1, South Africa in no.2, Australia at 3 and Sri Lanka at the 4th spot. South Africa must win the first two tests against England to displace India from 1st position. 2) If third test is draw, India will share the no.1 position with South Africa. If South Africa win the 1st test against England in December 20, India will be pushed to no.2. Otherwise they will be on the same place. 3) If India loses the third test, India also loses the 1st place in ICC test ranking. The next test against Sri Lanka is at Mumbai.

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