Pujara shines to give http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 control – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – August 23, 2012
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 struck half-centuries to give a relatively new-look Indian line-up control over New Zealand, reaching 182 for 3 at tea on day 1 of the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
The tourists bowled to a disciplined line and length, and got just rewards with pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739.
The hosts were forced into making some pivotal middle-order reinforcements following the retirements of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DL-Vettori-c1384.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flower-c44362, admitted that his side was second best to South Africa in the recently concluded three-match Investec series, which the latter team won by 2-0 to clinch the no.1 ranked Test status.
The Poms needed a win in the final Test at Lord’s after losing the opening game by an innings margin. However, they failed to do so and were force to relinquish their Test dominancy, which they held since August last year.
“..In the main they deserved to win. We haven't grasped the opportunities that came our way. And, against a good, hardened, experienced side like South Africa, you'll suffer the consequences of that."
The seventh edition of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 clashing in the opening clash, slated for June 6 next year in England.
The other mouthwatering clashes include last tournament’s finalists, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 on June 15. Eight teams have been divided into two groups, and the two top teams from each group will then battle in the semi-finals, before the finalists meet at Edgbaston on June 23.
This will be the last version of the ICC Champions Trophy, as it will be replaced by a World Test Championship from 2015.
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