Steyn destroys India The South African pacers proved in emphatic terms that the combination of a pitch with smattering of grass and genuine quick bowling is still an anathema for the much-vaunted Indian batsmen.
SA speedster holds forth
Indians were scared: Steyn Steyn said the Indians entered the field without a proper gameplan, and the regular tumbling of wickets made the hosts batsmen a scared lot.
Double blow for Pak paceman
IPL, ICL say no to Akhtar The IPLs Governing Council Chairman Lalit Modi told reporters on Thursday that Akhtar cannot take part in the high-profile Twenty20 competition till the Pakistan Cricket Board lifts the ban on him.
Harbhajan takes dig at curators Harbhajan said Indian team was no longer getting pitches that suit their strength at home conditions spin bowling.
Mumbai face TN test Having hit their straps nicely with a comfortable six-wicket pre-quarterfinal victory over Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu are armed with the advantage of having had a first-hand experience of conditions.
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