India thumped Sri Lanka to gain bonus point – Cricket News Roundup – February 28, 2012 – Part 1
Virat Kohl’s masterful unbeaten 133 propelled India to thump http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, and take the all important bonus point, as the Men In Blue chased down 321 in 36.4 overs to give themselves a realistic chance of qualifying for the CB series final.
After being sent into bat, the Lankans got the early impetus after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691, scored impressive centuries with the latter remaining unbeaten on a stupendous 160.
However, the momentum soon changed shift as the Indians top order managed to give their team an aggressive start, capped off impressively by Kohli and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539.
New Zealand skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849, will return to competitive action for his team’s first Test against South Africa after been given a go ahead from the medical staff, following recovery from a calf injury.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129 was elevated to captain the side.
"We are pleased with Ross's improvement and he will have fully recovered from the calf injury in time to lead the team against South Africa," the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-c53369 Close said.
Former Men In Green skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556, to retire from the ODI circuit.
The criticism has come after the Little Master failed to complete his much-awaited hundredth ton on tour Down Under, which included a 4-0 Test thrashing at the hands of host, Austraia.
Akram feels that the pressure has got to the legendary batsman, and further suggested that he should now focus only one format i.e. Test cricket.
Australian young fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330.
Pattinson blossomed in his early career before a foot injury, midway through the home Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, ruled him out for over a month.
He however, has recovered and impressed the selectors, who immediately decided to include him in the squad – giving rest to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harris-c61739, after he took only 3 scalps in the ongoing CB series.
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