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For instance, the 1992 World Cup was an almost sure win but its result was marred by rain. Those were the days when the Duckworth-Lewis method was not yet introduced to the cricketing world. They lost to Australia due to the absurd situation where they had to score 22 runs from just 1 ball. Similarly, in the 1999 World Cup, South Africa and Australia were pitched against one another once in the Super Six match and another time in the semi-final. Both times South Africa was unable to record a victory as they lost the Super Six match and the semi-final was an exciting tie with the Aussies getting the best of the game. This way the South African team could not make it into the finals.

The 2003 World Cup was hosted by South Africa but they couldn’t make it any farther than the group stage because of confusion in figuring out the number of runs they had to make in order to chase the rival team’s score. Shaun Pollock, the then captain of the team, resigned because of the mishap and Graeme Smith replaced him. However, Pollock continued playing for his team. Smith’s captaincy has been able to make the team perform somewhat better than earlier. To give them their due, some of the main players of the team retired, such as, Allan Donald and Jonty Rhodes. Hanse Cronje also met with an untimely and unfortunate end both in his career and life. 2004 was not such a great year as they lost every tournament except one against West Indies.

2007 saw the Proteas become the No. 1 ranked team but they did not put up a very impressive show in the 2007 World Cup. It was an event full of ups and downs for them. They had brilliant wins over England, West Indies, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland, as well as a marginal win over Sri Lanka. Then they went downhill by losing in a terrible fashion to Australia, New Zealand and Bangladesh. This made them fall down from the top of the cricket rating. This was not all. They also lost to Australia in the semi-finals with the lowest ever score they had ever managed in the World Cup. They were all bowled out for 149.

Despite all these pitfalls, South Africa has once again emerged as the top ranking team in one day cricket. They stand at number 5 in the test cricket ratings. This is the result of a large number of wins that they recorded from January to November 2005. The South African team has also had the privilege of being the team with the longest successful run chase and the second highest total scored by a team in a 1-day International match which they played against Australia in 2006.

In the first ICC T20 World Cup in which South Africa played host, they lost to India in the last match of the Super 8s and thus could not progress any further. What is left to see is whether they will be able to get rid of this jinx which they have been suffering from since long in winning major events. The 2009 T20 World Cup taking place in England will be a test of their strength as a team and their ability to face challenges. With Shaun Pollock gone, all eyes will be on newcomers Dale Styen, Albie Morkel and Morne Morkel. Do keep track of the progress of the South African team if you are a cricket fan. If you cannot go to watch the matches or even see them on TV due to screening problems. Keep yourself up to date by checking live scores online.

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The position of West Indies will become quite strong with the honored presence of Lara. If you review past history of Lara competitors teams, Zimbabwe is not strong grand for him neither Pakistan which is one match and three test series in last tour. Evidently tour to England seem a different propositions to him. He is expecting to resume his creditability back in the West Indies when first test will begin in February 4. It will give cricket live surprise and fun for cricket fanatics.

Jimmy Adams is another successful player and captain earlier this year. His performance will be like an unexpected addition of profitable asset for his team. In this excited test series, West Indies, selectors have included uncapped cricket player- Barbadian opener Dale Richards in the team against England. This uncapped player has impressive record of making hundred and fifty runs in three opening matches. First ranked performance of this player also makes him a sign of pride for his cricket club community.

West Indies selectors have included one uncapped player – Barbadian opener Dale Richards – in their side for the first Test against England which starts in Jamaica on February 4. Selectors replace Chattergoon who came as opener with Chris Gayle in last series against New Zealand and also appeared as top order slot with left hander Devon Smith who too has been recalled. Off spring player Amit Jaggernauth who had made his debut against world champions last year, is also recalled along with left-armer Sulieman Benn. Jaggernauth has golden chance to make strong strategy for England batsmen kick out early of the field.

Jaggernauth has golden chance of looking at England batsmen earlier after included in West Indies team. But the strength of attack from West Indies side is the pace up line that comprises of Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, 24-year-old Lionel Baker, and Daren Powell. Another fortunate addition in West Indies team is in form of Dwayne Bravo, a great all- rounder who is hoping to join team later during series continual phase.

A great critic of cricket game Tony Cozier remarks that chances are quite high that Lara will bring a good come back for his team but nobody knows what is in his mind these days. I think West Indies is in strong side to combat with kings of cricket. It may bring some excited moments for cricket fans which they always crave for. Everyone is waiting for this great series as it is now at your doorstep, just open the door and lose in the company of fantastic players.

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At first day, Andrew Strauss was the eye catcher in the stadium as he put 169 on the score and gave England a solid start which they required. Andrew Strauss and AN Cook gave a solid opening partnership of 123 runs to England. At that stage Cook got out by West Indian captain Galye and England loss their first wicket at that stage. But the damage has been done by both openers of England. After that OA Shah came into crease and he took the charge. Along with Andrew Strauss he took the total of England to 276 and then he got run out By Taylor. And soon after when the 1st day was going to over then at that stage Andrew Strauss also lose his wicket on the balls Edwards. And England had to close at 301. The whole day remained to the name of England batsmen.

Then next day, which was also the second day of test match, KP Pietersen and JM Anderson came to resume the innings but in the first session Anderson got out and Paul Collingwood came to crease. When Anderson got out, total was at 311. At that time England desperately need a partnership so that they can take the control of the match back to them so that Collingwood and Pietersen gave a 94 runs partnership. At that stage Pietersen got out at the score of 51.

But Collingwood continues his runs flow and with the help of tale ender he hit a memorable century there. Andrew Flintoff came to crease but he didn’t show any good cricket results and got out on the ball of Taylor. After Dismissal of Andrew Flintoff, England tale Enders gave their hundred percent to Collingwood and take total to 566. MJ Prior, SCJ Broad and GP Swann scored 39, 44 and 20 runs. GP Swann remained not out at the end of the innings, while Harmision didn’t bat as England declared their innings to end.

Now West Indies have to bat against the first inning total of 566. Ch Gayle and DS Smith came to open the innings of West Indian batting line up. They both started well but at the total of 45, Ch Galye got out by scoring just 30 runs. But later on West Indies didn’t lose any wicket and they succeeded in saving their wickets till day end. At the end of Day 2, West Indies cricket livescore was 55/1. Then the day 3 come and still yet in progress but this day is not going to be happen good for West Indies.

As they are on 246/6 and they have just 4 wickets left, trailing by 345 runs. In short, a long way has to go for West Indian Batsmen and the only hope left for West Indies RR Sarwan as he is still on the crease and batting on 94. All other batsmen like S Chanderpaul and RO Hinds got out by scoring just 27 and 1 run respectively. So let’s see what RR Sarwan can do for West Indies? Either he can save West Indies or not? So let’s wait and watch what will happen on the pitch?

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West Indies team is hoping to perform best in this series as they have passed through intense training session. It makes them more focusing on their game and ready for match which can bring like cricket cup results. They think that it is the big chance for them as they have good training sessions under the supervision of coach, David William. It also puts pressure on West Indies selectors to sort out good players for the Test and ODI series of matches against England if they want to increase ranking points of West Indies team.

Team manager Umer Khan also remarks about the importance of matches as nobody knows who is going to win victory title as England cricket is also in strong mode. West Indies team consists of some experienced players and some new players are included as a good addition for team. The players who have international experience are batsman Sewnarine, Leon Johnson, off spinner, Amit Jaggernauth, and Lendl Simmons. Simmion is expecting to make good runs as he has maintained a good performance record at Warner Park England.

In the second test match, West Indies needs to give more attention on batting. Because the pitch at the ground of Antigua is quite good and is ideal for batting, outfield is also in good conditions, the conditions are excellent to play a good cricket there. Many cricket experts remarks that they are noticing an excellent pitch conditions at Antigua, it will be a good game between two teams. Anderson also sets a trap for England in form of attacking opener Kieran Powell. In the second test, West Indies coach is expecting a hard-fought against England. John Dyson hopes that his players are ready to face such tough situation and they are fully prepared when first bowl is going to bowl in the second test match at Antigua February 13.

This long awaited home series can produce some tense and hard fought impression on new players but he still hopes for best. As England position is somewhat strong as England has advantage of having two spots higher place than West Indies at No 5 on ICC ranking table which is a solid incentive to spur West Indians on to perform well. Cricket fanatics will be ready to watch some type of engrossing cricket. It is the suitable time for West Indies to stand up and proves that they are ready to get lead over England in the international cricket council table.

West Indies recently has come back from New Zealand with the result of drew test series 0-0. Cricket fans are expecting to see more good performance from experienced players in the incoming four test matches.

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Each team had a pool of 16 players, with a maximum of eight overseas players and a min of four U-22 players. The first “Players Auction” was held on the Feb. 20, 2008, giving the iconic status to Rahul Dravid, Saurav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag, great Indian Cricket Icons. All 8 teams played each other 2 times in the round robin system, the top four ranking sides’ progressed to the semi-finals. IPL is all set this year and ready to rock the Cricket fraternity with its glorious and glamorous series to be held within few days.

The 8 franchises of the IPL, with their business tycoons, Bollywood stars and media magnets this year shall include:
Rajasthan Royals: Owned by Emerging India, Lachlan Murdoch, Shilpa Shetty (Winner Big Brother UK) and Raj Kundra.
Mumbai Indians: Owned by business tycoon Mukesh Ambani.
Royal Challenge Bangalore: Owned by Vijay Mallaya of UB Group.
Hyderabad Deccan Chargers: Owned by Deccan Chargers Sporting Venture.
Chennai Super Kings: Owned by Indian Cements (N Srinivasan).
Delhi Daredevils: Owned by GMR Holdings (Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao)
Kings XI Punjab: Owned by Ness Wadia (Bombay Dyeing), Priety Zinta (Bollywood Actress), Dabur and Karan Paul.
Kolkatta Knight Riders: Owned by Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jai Mehta.

Indian premier league is expected to bring about US $1 billion over the period of 5-10 years. This revenue will be distributed as 50% will go back to IPL, Franchises 45% and prize money 5%. In the first season, no one was expected to break even, but the success of the first season was so phenomenal that some of the franchises are already profitable from the season 1. Kolkatta knight riders though, did not qualify for the semi finals, made the net profit of 13 Crores due to the successful marketing strategy by its owner Shahrukh Khan, while the Rajasthan royals, the underdogs, who also were the last year winners, made net profit of 6 Crores.

After the highly successful first season, it is reported that 4 new franchises will join the IPL in the season 2010-2011.The new confirmed franchises are Ahmadabad, with Anil Ambani’s name associated wit it, and Kanpur with Sahara group; associated with it. The tentative dates for the second season of the DLF Indian Premier League, had been announced by the Chairman & League Commissioner, Lalit Modi. It has been set from April 10th, 2009 to May 29th, 2009.

The formats of the season will remain the same as the first season. The auction of the players will begin in Goa on 6th. There are 114 players up for grabs in this auction. Indian premier league which was formed on the on the lines of English premier league and national basketball league has also become a Mega Major Sporting event. Will the much hyped T20 championship league be able to continue its success run, or its bubble will burst in the coming years? We shall find out as the series unfolds.

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It is indeed a great chance for England to make a good record in cricket sports if they are able to defeat West Indies in their home crowd grounds. But problem holds England at the start of first test match when Andrew Flintoff complains of discomfort in his left-leg. Anyhow scan repost indicates that there is no major injury as he will able to play second and third test match with full fitness. It indicates that injury is not much serious as it is feared. It hopes that Flintoff will able to take his dominant place in England team in the opening of second and third test match. It is an amazing tour for England to fly from a cold and wet windy England to coast area of West Indies.

It will be an enjoyable and relaxed start for England for a long tour, as needed draw of breeze gives breathes to these cricket sports events, it is indeed a great chance for England captain, Andrew Strauss to bed in. I think, in the third match, England will be at high esteem if they will able to win first or two test matches. Cricket fans hope that on the field England will show good start as Petersen is a batsman who has good partnership performance with Shah. Shah is very good hitter as he performs well to advance action and credentials for spinners. I hope that Flintoff will be fit for second and third match; it will be a great disappointment for his fans if he will sit out of these match series. But he seems confident that he will be fit early as he is an essential cog in balancing from England side.

Warm up match situations give us some hints that this tour has started with broken cable, as England receives a shock of missing Flintoff in the first test series. Cricket sports are based on chances and performances of experienced players. I think it is good strategies to catch up new players, coaching them in desired mode to make a good team. Many cricket critics think that West Indies v England- one of the classical confrontations in international test cricket that will continue up to four test matches series. Huh! Great news for cricket lovers, they do not need to wait more, February is at your door step, and first match will be started from 1st February.

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Now it is suitable time for Australia to lick their wounds and tries to come back with new resolution and strength against New Zealand. A fierce fight between two kings will be going on 1st February. Huh! good
news to all cricket fans, your desperate wait for fierce fight between kangaroos and kiwis will soon come to an end.

Just one day ahead, you can watch live confrontation of both these teams on the field. Australian team players are on high esteem of diminishing kiwis that are considered as their arch rivals.  New Zealand is touring Australia for playing memorable series of one day international in this month February 2009. They are going to play 5 one day international matches and 1 twenty20 match.  I think it will be a great excitement and fun for cricket lovers offering them unique and excited opportunity to view the best performance of world top ranked players in this tournament.

Cricket of this tournament may bring new additions for cricket record history which will be a great deal of media interest both locally and internationally. 1st match between Australia and New Zealand will be played on February 1st on Perth, please note it down otherwise you miss real excitement in the game of cricket.  Keep in mind that there is a great rivalry between these two teams which will be set to an excited and thrilling competition coupling high pace action of match with glamour both off and on field. After continuous victories over many years, now Australian team thinks of making new strategies to perform well in the upcoming tournaments. In this match that will hold on 1st February, both teams think of delivering high quality cricket.

It is the major reasons that move huge numbers of cricket lovers to catch up cricket live scores actions. Australia needs to do more homework to improve their performance as they should learn from their past mistakes which are major cause of their failure against India and South Africa. Australia has been holding a title of world champions for two world cups, if they want to win incoming world cup, they should think about their crucial and critical failures to serious ends otherwise they may lose the world biggest title of world champions.

They will have to fight against strong competitors like India, South Africa and England so it is time to think about it seriously. Every team will fight for the honor of the cricket, it is unknown factor that who will come with flying colors. Anyhow, I talk about Australia vs New Zealand match on 1st February, do not miss excitement and surprise of this match.

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