Cricket News In Brief – September 17, 2011 – Part 2
Banned Pakistani Cricketer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Amir-c76675 has admitted his involvement in the spot fixing case, which surfaced last year in England.
Though the details of his confession are yet to be made public, he pleaded guilty regarding his participation in the spot-fixing saga, admitting to bowling deliberate no-balls , while on tour of the Poms.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Salman-Butt-c2418, for seven and ten years respectively for their participation.
England youngster Jonny Bairstow said that it was a “dream come true”, after his stupendous unbeaten knock of 41 off 21 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 led his team to victory in the final One Dayer at Cardiff.
Talking to Sky Sports, he said, "I got a call on Thursday and then to start off like this is a dream come true."
The win completed the misery for the Men In Blue on tour of the Poms, failing to win any of their matches in the series.
The English have leapfrogged India in the ICC ODI ranking by claiming the fourth spot, behind the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
The Men In Blue occupy the fifth position after enduring a torrid time in England, failing to register a victory in the Test, while losing the five-match One Day series 3-0.
The Pakistani team has gained a solitary addition to their overall rating points after a good showing in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045; however, the Men in Green still trail their fiercest rivals by 11 points, sitting at the 6th position.
Sri Lanka kept their hopes of leveling the series alive after they bowled out Australia early on Day 2, despite http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 securing his 15th Test century.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ranaweera-Mudiyanselage-Shaminda-Eranga-c83939 was the pick of the Lankan bowlers, grabbing an impressive four-wicket haul on debut.
The crease is currently occupied by the hosts' openers, who gave a fair start to their side.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Surrey-c851 on Saturday.
The left-hander tore a tendon in his ankle last month and since then has been spending two hours in an oxygen-chamber, in a bid to recover quickly.
He said that he is not 100% fit but cannot miss the opportunity to play in a prestigious final at Lord’s.
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