Shahid Afridi as a Captain in Sri Lanka's T20 Premier League

Shahid Afridi is announced as captain for one of seven teams in Sri Lanka's T20 Premier League. The league will start from 15th July and will last for 18 days. Pakistan's nearly all players will be seen in action. Chaminda Vass, Daniel Vettori, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardane, Kumar Sangakkara and Dilshan are other captains

Tour West Indies Schedule (Squad Announcement delayed)

After the World cup 2011, now the next test for Pakistani tigers is the West Indies tour. In this tour there will be five ODI's, one T20 and two tests. The first match of this tour will be on 21st of April 2011. The squad for this tour was to be introduced on 5th of April 2011 but it got delayed due to several reasons. It is said that the team was finalized but due to conflict between the chief selector and PCB members it has become difficult for the PCB officials to announce the team. The major conflict is about the inclusion of new keeper. Pakistani skipper has commented that all senior players including Kamran Akmal should be rested and young players should be given chances. Now instead of Kamran Akmal there are three to four substitutes including Sarfaraz,  Sadaf and some others. There is also a controversy on the selection of Imran Farhat. So many of the things are yet undisclosed. 

TAGS: Pakistan, West Indies, ICC World cup 2011, PCB, ODI series, T20, Test Series, live cricket, scoreboard

SCHEDULE

(Pakistan Vs West Indies 2011)

Month  Day                Date         Match  

April     Thursday         21          Only T20

April     Saturday         23           1st ODI

April     Monday          25          2nd ODI

April     Thursday         28          3rd ODI

May      Sunday           01           4th ODI

May      Thursday         05           5th ODI

May      Thursday        12            1st Test

May      Friday            20               2nd Test

Aussies under leadership of Michel Clark

Australia the defending champion of World cup after loosing against Pakistan and India in World cup 2011 and failing to defend the title is now ready to fight against Banglo tigers under the captaincy of Michel Clark. Today on 5th of April Aussies unit have landed in Dhaka to play one day series. After Ricky Pointing now it will be first test for Michel Clark to lead like leaders. Although the team will be under pressure as it has lost the World cup and was out from  the tournament in quarter finals but still Aussies have strong aptitude and skill to fight against most powerful teams and to recover soon. This series is constituted of three matches and Ricky Pointing the former captain is also part of this team and will be playing under the captaincy of Clark and is willing to put the team on track of victories again with the help of whole team. The first match in this series will be played on 9th of April, the second match on 11th of April and the last match will be played on 13th of April. According to ICC new ranking of ODI Australia is still on top.

TAGS: ICC, Bangladesh, Australia, Michel Clark, Ricky Pointing, live cricket, live match, ODI, Aussies, Pakistan, India, World cup 2011

Sachin Tendulkar denies any retirement rumors

The Indian star batsman Sachin Tendurkar has no plans to retire. Today on Monday 4th April 2011 Sachin in New Delhi said that he has no such plans to retire. He also expressed his feelings about outgoing coach Gary Kirsten and said that the team will miss him. Tendurkar said, "Personally, I would say Gary (Kirsten) should continue but he has family commitments". I respect his decision. We will miss him a lot. It's been a pleasure to work with him. He's probably worked harder than anyone else. Geo News Reported.

Sachin Tendurkar has played six World cup tournaments since 1992 and it was the first win of him.  He also expressed that it was a great moment in his life but he is missing his father and wished that he could have shared his victory with his father.

"I miss my father. He would be proud. My kids being there for the victory lap made it even more special". His father died in the mid of 1999. 

Fake trophy awarded to Indian Captain

It has been reported that ICC has handed over a fake trophy to the Indian skipper. Why is this so? Why ICC has given a fake trophy? The ICC president Sharad Powar handed over the fake trophy to Mahindra Singh Dhooni only because to avoid tax of Rs 2.2 million.

The Indian media further reported that the original trophy is in the custody of the Mumbai customs and it would be sent back to Dubai today. The fake trophy awarded to the Indian team was having no ICC logo nor the name of the Champion. This all story has been reported by Indian Media. How long it is true and valid? It is still to decide.

TAGS: India, World cup 2011, Indian skipper, Mumbai, Dubai, ICC, cricket, live cricket, score board

India Won the World cup 2011.....!!!

At last in the final Match on 2nd of April 2011, India has defeated Sri Lanka to rule the world of cricket. Congrats to all Indian cricket fans and whole Indian nation. India has won the first world cup in 1983 then the T20 World cup in 2007 and now in 2011. This time has come for India after twenty eight years. The unique thing is this that in 1983 India won the 60 overs World cup, in 2007 20 over world cup and now in 2011 50 overs world cup. This was the first time that  two Asian teams had played the final game and both the teams were hosting the world cup. It is also the first time that a host country has won the World cup. Dhooni the Captain of India played a captain innings in this match.

Flashing on the match. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first. The start by Sri Lanka was not good but at last they could score 274. India lost its first wicket without scoring any run and the man to go was Sehwag, then Tendurkar got out on 32 but then good partnerships and Ghambir and Dhooni's brilliant innings took Indians  to the road of victory. CONGRATS INDIAN TEAM AND INDIAN NATION.

TAGS: India won, World cup 2011, Final match, ICC, Sri Lanka, India, Twenty eight overs, live score, live match

Who will win this world cup 2011????

The journey of World cup 2011 began on 19th February 2011. The opening ceremony took place at Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh. Fourteen teams started their trip with a dream of leading the world of cricket. ICC scheduled forty nine matches among these hopeful passengers and this world cup 2011 consists of four stages. These stages include the Group stage, quarter final stage, semi final stage and the finals. In group stage the batch of fourteen teams was divided into groups of seven each and thus two groups were constituted. In each group every team was supposed to face six of its rivals, so six matches for each team. Forty one matches were played in group stage which concluded that six passengers have to leave the journey. These unlucky teams were Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya, Ireland, Bangladesh and Netherlands. Then comes the quarter finals. Four matches between eight teams were played and the luck was decided. In this stage four teams were dropped which also include the former world cup champions (Australia). Four teams including Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka qualified for Semi finals. In semi final stage again two teams qualified and made their way towards final and the other two teams packed their luggage and traveled towards their home countries. India and Sri Lanka qualified for finals whereas New Zealand and Pakistan could not succeeded. Now the last match which will decide the ruling team of this world cup 2011 will be played on 2nd of April 2011 in Mumbai. Both the teams are strong and there will be a good contest. Although it is difficult to predict who will win but there are more chances for India to be world cup 2011 Champions. Best of luck to both teams and enjoy live cricket on www.criclights.com.

TAGS: cricket, live cricket, Pakistan, India, Ireland, Bangladesh, Canada, Kenya, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, England, South Africa, world cup 2011, final, semi final, quarter final, group matches, Champions, 2011

World cup 2011 Final (India Vs Sri Lanka on 2nd April)

Sri Lanka after defeating New Zealand and India after defeating Pakistan has qualified for the final. Tomorrow on 2nd of April there is going to be a big match among the two Asian cricket joints. Who will win? It is difficult to decide but by examining the previous performances of both teams in World cup games, it seems that India may have an edge on Sri Lanka. India has an advantage that they will play in their home ground but they will be under more pressure as they will be playing in front of home crowd. India's bowling is not as strong as Sri Lanka but they are having depth in their batting line up. All the pitches in India are batting and there is a hope that in tomorrow's match e can expect a true batting pitch in Mumbai. Sri Lanka is a balanced team having both good batting line up and strong bowling attack in the form of Malinga, Murli and others. So it will be a good contest to see and we all cricket fans will be enjoying the game. So do not forget to log on www.criclights.com to enjoy live cricket and live action. Good luck to both teams.

TAGS: India, Sri Lanka, World cup 2011, live cricket, cricket, Mumbai, Final match, World cup Champion, 2nd April 2011.

Manmohan singh (Indian Prime Minister) invitation to Pakistan's Prime Minister & President

On Friday 25^th March 2011 Manmohan Singh the Indian Prime Minister has invited Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and the President Mr. Asif Ali Zardari to watch the semi-final game between Pakistan and India at Mohali at Punjab Cricket Association Ground. This is a start of positive move if it has been done with positive mind set. It can improve the relations between the two Governments and can also be an initiation of future dialogues on different controversial matters. Whatever the results will be of this match it is expected that this match which also is regarded as a Final before the World cup 2011 final may become a new hope for a new positive relationship foundation among the two nations.

New Zealand has beaten South Africa in 3rd Quarter Final.......!!

After winning the toss New Zealand choose to bat first and set a target of 222 runs for South Africa. By viewing South African batting lineup it wasn't seeming quite a tough total but great bowling performance by Kiwis. South Africa got bowled on 172 runs. What an upset? But if we see prior four world cups, South Africa could not qualify the knock out stage. But since South Africa was favorite for this match so everyone was predicting that South Africa will beat New Zealand but in the end we got astonishing results as South Africa could not qualify for Semi final. Best of luck Kiwis for Semi Final round.

Some interesting Facts (Do you know about cricket)

• ·         It was 1975 when the first World Cup was played among eight (8) teams who played fifteen (15) matches in fifteen (15) days.
• ·         15 matches were played in the 1975 World Cup contest.
• ·         14 matches were played in the 1979 World Cup competition.
• ·         27 matches were played in the 1983 and 1987 World Cup events.
• ·         39 matches were played in the 1992 World Cup play-offs.
• ·         36 matches were played in the 1996 World Cup Tournament.
• ·         42 matches were played (2 forfeited) in the 1999 World Cup game.
• ·         World cup 2003 consists of 54 matches. Fourteen (14) teams in 2003 played 54 matches in forty-three (43) days.
• ·         World cup 2007 comprised of 51 matches among 16 teams
• ·         In 1987 neutral umpires stood for the first time.
• ·         When the World Cup was hosted in India/Pakistan in 1987, the matches were abridged from sixty to fifty overs as of the reduced daylight hours in hosting countries.
• ·         In 1992 the concept of colored clothing was introduced with the player's name.
• ·         The very first pinch-hitter was bewhiskered Mark Greatbatch of New Zealand in 1992, when he was playing in seventh match and made 313 runs off 356 balls by hitting thirty-two (32) fours and thirteen (13) sixes.
• ·         It was in 1996 when the first World Cup match was abandoned, because of boisterous behavior when a crowd of Indian fans in Calcutta started throwing bottles on the ground because India was losing to Sri Lanka.
• ·         It was 1996 when the 3rd umpire calculated his first check.
• ·         Sri Lanka in 1996 became the 1^st side which wins the World Cup batting second.
• ·         In World Cup 1995/1996 N.E. Clarke of the Netherlands was the oldest player of 47yrs. 257d.
• ·         In 1999 the contentious Super Sixes stage was introduced.
• ·         In 2003, Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan's bowler bowled cricket's first ever recorded 100 mph delivery to England's Nick Knight.
• ·         The fastest century in World Cup history was smashed in 2003 by Canada's John Davison on 67 balls against the West Indies.
• ·         Bangladesh’s Talha Jubair was the youngest player (17yrs. 07d) to play at the World Cup in 2002/2003.
• ·         Vivian Richards has been successful to get the award five (5) times, for a West Indian the highest, with Brian Lara four (4) times and Gordon Greenidge three (3) times.
• ·         India's Sachin Tendulkar is the only man who has won the Man of the Match medal 8 times in the World Cup.
• Wasim Akram has played in thirty-eight (38) matches at the World Cup, the most for an individual.

Pakistan has equated the record of Australia to play Semi Final in 50 over game!!!

Team Australia the defending champions after loosing the match against India could not make their way towards plying  semi final seventh time but Pakistan has got the chance to play the semi final game sixth time after defeating West Indies. This way Pakistan has equated Aussie's record of playing semi final game in mega event that is six times. India will be playing the semi final matches fifth time. England has also played semi final five times and if they succeeded to beat Sri Lanka, England will qualify for Semi final round sixth time. New Zealand has also made his place among the last four teams in second last round of World cup before World Cup 2011. West Indies has won the World cup two times but played the second last round only four times however South Africa and Sri Lanka succeeded to play the semi final round three times each. Kenya also succeeded to get through the semi final stage one time.

Pakistan Vs India (2nd Semi Final) 30th March 2011

After the first two quarter finals, Pakistan and India has qualified for the second semi final match. A match between two native rivals. What a match it will be? India will be playing on their home ground in front of home ground. Pakistan although will have less support their in Mohali but Pakistan has played very well during the world cup and has beater two big teams Australia and Sri Lanka besides the menos. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has a seating capacity of 35000 and it is expected that it will be fully packed. The first semi final rivals are still to be decided but the expectations are that it will be South Africa and Sri Lanka.

First Semi Final: South Africa Vs Australia

Second Semi Final: Pakistan Vs India

Final: Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka

World cup 2011 Champion: Pakistan

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New Zealand Vs South AFrica (Third Quarter Final)

The third quarter final will be played on 25th of  March 2011. New Zealand will play this game against much stronger team South Africa. If you think of a thrill then yes this game can be thrilling because although New Zealand players are not playing well but they have really out classed Pakistan in group stage matches. South Africa has topped Group B and all players are well in form. The result cannot be predicted surely but it is still expected the South Africa may qualify for Semi Final quite comfortably. This game will be played in Dhaka.

India Vs Australia (2nd Quarter Final March World cup 2011)

India the second numbered team in Group B points table is going to face Australia, prior world cup Champions on 24th of August 2011. Will it be possible for Australia to qualify for World cup 2011? It's hard to answer this question at the moment as both the teams are having depth in batting line but India is bit weaker in their bowling attack. There bowling has suffered in group matches against Bangladesh, England and other teams. But still it will be to early to say or predict the results. Australia has an edge that it has played some of its group stage matches in Sri Lanka so is having bit familiarity with these pitches. So 24th March is a big challenge for both the teams and cricket fans will be seeing a tough and exciting game. Australia has lost its confidence little bit as they lost their lost group stage match against Pakistan but news from different sources are providing evidence that former champions have worked hard to take over their mistakes and will face India with full confidence. Any of the team who will loose will travel back to his home country as it is the beginning of knock out stage. So wait for 24th March and enjoy live cricket & thrill action on www.criclights.com. India Vs Australia (24th March 2011).

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Pakistan won the first quarter final against West Indies on 23rd March 2011

Pakistan has out classed West Indies in Quarter final game. West Indies after winning the toss decided to bat first but could not stay on the wicket for very long against Pakistani bowlers. West Indies got all out on 112 in  43.3 overs. Shahid Afridi Captain of Pakistani team was leading wicket taker with four wickets in his 9.3 overs spell for thirty runs. Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal got two each and Umer Gul and Abdul Razzaq got one each. Pakistan started well in batting and showed aggression.  Hafeez played a brilliant innings of 61 runs and Kamran Akmal made 47. Pakistan won by ten wickets and qualified for Semi Final.

This victory of Pakistan is a great gift by Pakistani team to Pakistani nation on Pakistan Day 23rd March which has doubled the pleasure. Keep going Pakistan and Insha Allah we will win the World cup 2011. Best of Luck for Semi Final on 30th March at Mohali Cricket Stadium in India. Enjoy this thrilling semi final game live and exclusive on www.criclights.com. Live Cricket, Scoreboard and many more offered to cricket fans by Criclights.com.

Pakistan Vs West Indies (First Quarter Final 23rd March 2011)

Pakistan Vs West Indies

Happy Pakistan Day 

What a day it will be with regards to Pakistan? 23^rd march 2011 has not only been announced as a quarter final day but it is also important for Pakistani people as Pakistan day because of Lahore Resolution 1940. Will it be possible for Pakistani team to give a gift to fans? Yes it can be as Pakistani team is looking stronger in World cup 2011. In group matches Pakistan only lost against New Zealand and hence topped the group stage. But there are certain confusions prevailing which include the team combination. It has become difficult to decide for the management to either continue with this winning combination or include Saeed Ajmal as a spinner.   If they add Ajmal in place of a pacer then there will be only one pacer in the team and if they drop a batsman then they will lack batting combination and as Pakistani batting is ambiguous after fifth man then they would not like to do so. I think they should go with the same combination but the decision is till to come and you may find it before the start of match tomorrow. The most interesting thing can be Shahid Afridi’s Batting along with his bowling.

When it comes to West Indies, they even are not a weaker side. They have strong batting line up in the shape of Chris Gale, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Andre Russell and also Darren Sammy. The bowling line up is also strong so there will be good match between the two teams. Any of them who will loose the game will be out of world cup 2011 and the winner will be through to Semi Final stage as it is the knockout stage in World cup 2011.

At last I will like to wish best of luck to both the teams and Happy Pakistan Day to PAKISTANIS. Enjoy the live thrill, action and live cricket on www.criclights.com.

Quarter Final>>>>>>Semi Final & Final Fixtures (Expected)

This time ICC has changed the format of world cup and instead of super Eight the second stage after group matches has been called as Quarter Finals. There were fourteen teams playing for the title in group stage matches. These teams were divided into two groups of seven each. Group A is comprised of Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Sril Lanka, Kenya, Canada and Zimbabwe. While Group B is comprised of India, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and England. Now after Group matches the position of Group A is clear as it has not been affected by any upset, the menos including Kenya, Canada and Zimbabwe are out from the group stage. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand has qualified for the world cup. Below is the points table.

While the picture of Group B has not yet been clear as it has been affected by unexpected mishaps as the match between India and England got tie, Ireland beaten England, Bangladesh beaten England but then England beaten West Indies to survive. Four teams including India, West Indies, England and South Africa has qualified for the Quarter Finals but their positions in Group are still unclear and depends on today's match between India and West Indies.

Expected Fixtures (QUARTER FINALS)

• PAKISTAN VS WEST INDIES
• SOUTH AFRICA VS NEW ZEALAND
• SRI LANKA VS ENGLAND
• INDIA VS AUSTRALIA

Expected Fixtures (SEMI FINALS)

Qualified teams (expected)= Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and India

• Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka
• South Africa Vs India

Final Fixtures 

• Pakistan Vs India

Result = Pakistan won the match and named as world champions second time after eighteen years.

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Pakistan has repeated the history today!!!

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Today it was a great game between Pakistan and Australia. Many were expecting that Pakistan as an unpredictable team can break Australia's winning streak and Team Pakistan has proved this thing that they are not weak anymore. They have decided to take the World Cup away. It was May 1999 when Pakistan beaten Australia in Group matches and since then it had become difficult for any team to beat Australia. Before today Australia remained unbeaten for thirty four matches but Pakistan has broken their winning streak. How this all happened? It was all because of team spirit, positive attitude, unity and prayers by Pakistani fans. Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, at that time many people thought that Pakistan may loose this match as Pakistani team is not well known for chasing and also on this ground in Colombo it is very difficult to chase in second innings as we all seen in Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka. But it was all due to Pakistan's superb bowling attack which restricted Aussies to low score. Umer Gul was the opening bowler and he did a convincing job by taking wicket of SR Watson and then no one could stop Pakistan's inspiring bowling. Umer Gul got three wickets with an economy rate of  3.91, Razzaq done good job and got two wickets with an economy rate of 2, other bowlers including Afridi succeeded to take one wicket each but with good economy rates except Wahab Riaz whose economy rate remained above six. Australia got all out on 176 in 46.4 overs, setting the target for Pakistan of 177 in fifty overs game.

Australia started good with their bowling attack as Hafeez got out at fourth ball of third over by B Lee. Then Kamran Akmal and Asad Shafiq played a good knock up-till 45 runs when Kamran Akmal got lbw at fourth ball of ninth over  again by B Lee. Again Younas Khan the experienced player and prior captain of Pakistani team built up good partnership with Asad Shafique and squeezed the score to 98 till    

22.4 overs and got out by B Lee. So B Lee bowled efficiently and succeeded to take four wickets with an economy rate of 3.5. Then after Asad Shafique unfortunately could not complete his half century and got out but Umer Akmal played very well till the end and made a comprehensive victory for PAKISTAN. Razzaq finished Pakistani innings with a superb four at end. Umer Akmal has been announced as man of the match.

Well done team Pakistan and Good luck for Quarter final>>>>>>Semi Final and Final. Enjoy live and exclusive action on www.criclights.com. 

Pakistan may not win World cup 2011

Although my prayers along with whole nation are with my Pakistani team but In 2007 World Cup Cricket, I had written a letter to all leading Newspapers of Pakistan that Pakistan could not won the world cup and my this forecast became true.

Now I am again forecasting that our Pakistani Cricket Team may Not win the world cup 2011. Please wait for the time to come.But why I am saying this, the reasons are as following

1)- It is not a perfect cricket team.

2)- All players only except new players are not most sincere and patriotic because they are most greedy to earn more and more money from 1) by taking money from gambler bookies 2) they are not paying full concentration during game in the field. 3)- they are acting in the ground by setting their long hair after every ball in order to advertising the shampoo products of a the cosmetics companies by receiving million of rupees from such companies.

3)- That in spite of availing the many nos of facilities from the govt of Pakistan ie attractive pay from services,free hotels .prizes, earning money from advertisement companies, they are not obeying the discipline rules of conducts and they are speaking against Pakistan in the press conferences and defaming the position of Pakistan.

4)- they are playing in the indian league without the permission of Cricket Board of Pakistan and so many others factors

5)- these players are so proudest ( MAGHROOR) that they forget that there exist thousand Nos of good cricketers in Pakistan who are playing most best than the players of Pakistan cricket team.

In views of the abovementioned facts, I will advise to prime minister of Pakistan that Hanif Muhammad , Mushtaq Ahmed ,Saeed Anwar, or Javed Miandad should be posted the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board and Selection Committee and New players should be given a chance to

play cricket for the Pakistan because good players can show good performance and can highlight the good name of Pakistan.I hope , the new chairman will be posted for the promoting the cricket in Pakistan by forming a good cricket team for Pakistan

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