Topic: Adam Gilchrist

Pope: Manager makes a winning choice

PHILIP Pope will walk out of the Australian cricket team dressing room at lunchtime today an Englishman and return as an Australian citizen. ....

Punjab knocked out by Deccan

Shikhar Dhawan cracked an unbeaten 95 and Amit Mishra took a hat-trick as Deccan Chargers knocked Kings XI Punjab out of the Indian Premier League with an 82-run victory on Saturday.The second match between Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors was abandoned ...

Punjab win as Gilchrist, Marsh run riot

Adam Gilchrist smashed a rapid-fire 106 and Shaun Marsh a 49-ball 79 not out to set up Kings XI Punjab's 111-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.The Australians put on a record 206 off ...

Marsh brothers catch the eye in IPL

Shaun Marsh hit 43 and Bhargav Bhatt bagged four wickets as bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab stunned table-toppers Mumbai Indians by 76 runs in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.In another match, Shaun's younger brother, Mitchell, took four wickets and Sourav ...

'Invisible man' Valthaty puts IPL stars in shade

Paul Valthaty may not inspire much confidence when he trudges in to bat -- no funky haircut and no flashy bling on show at the glitzy, celebrity-centred Indian Premier League.But the 27-year-old is still commanding the loudest cheer from fans and utmost ...

Punjab run deluge sinks Rajasthan

Shaun Marsh hammered 71 off 42 balls as Kings XI Punjab crushed Rajasthan Royals by 48 runs for their third win in a row in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.Marsh capitalised on a blazing start by new batting sensation Paul ...

Valthaty, Gilchrist fire Punjab to victory

Paul Valthaty and Adam Gilchrist hammered explosive half-centuries to power Kings XI Punjab to an eight-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.Valthaty smashed a 47-ball 75 and skipper Gilchrist a 46-ball 61 as Punjab achieved a ...

Australia's Watson aware of key role

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said Saturday he had "big shoes to fill" but vowed to do his best to get his team off to flying starts in their quest for a fourth successive World Cup.Watson, who opens the innings for the ...

World Cup embraces new tricks, treats

Whether planning to open the bowling with a spinner or capitalising on the powerplays, World Cup captains have to make sure they don't leave their thinking caps in the dressing-room.Creativity has paid rich dividends ever since New Zealand skipper Martin ...
The 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean had what every glamorous event would like to avoid -- the death of a coach, a final completed in darkness, early eixts of favourites and only a few close matches.The 47-day event was not even ...