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February 2010

Sachin Tendulkar Breaks More Boundaries

The world’s best batsman, fresh from making his 47th Test century last week in his 166th Test, flayed South Africa’s bowlers in the 2nd ODI at Gwalior. It was his 45th ODI Century in a remarkable career (442 ODI matches plus 166 Tests), and the first time any player has scored a double century in [...]

Brett Lee Retires from Test Cricket

In a press conference at The Sydney Cricket Ground, Brett Lee, Australia’s premier fast bowler of the past decade announced his retirement from Test Cricket. His last match was the Boxing Day Test v South Africa in 2008 and he bows out of the Tests arena with 310 Test wickets. Described by legendary former Australian [...]

England Start on the Front Foot in Bangladesh

After two Twenty20 Internationals in Dubai against Pakistan last weekend, England have begun their Bangladesh tour in earnest with an impressive start in their tour opener against Bangladesh Board XI. The main story on day one of the Tour is the 143 debut century of South African Craig Kieswetter following on from his remarkably consistent [...]