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Everything you need to know about Mettupalayam(mer With West Mam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Kevin O'Brien says no specific plans against Pak spinner Saeed Ajmal

May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): Irish all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, whose team will face Pakistan in the upcoming two ODI series at home, has said that Saeed Ajmal is a "tricky customer" as well as "one of the best spinners in the world", but have admitted that they have no specific plans on how to tackle Ajmal in the upcoming matches.

Sammy pledges commitment to successor Bravo

May 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 5 (IANS/CMC) Out-going West Indies one-day captain Darren Sammy has pledged his ?unwavering commitment? as he hands over to successor Dwayne Bravo for next month?s Champions Trophy in England.

Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever!' to shut shop in June

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever!' will be closing in June, six months after it was first shown.

Demi Moore reunites with daughters

April 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Demi Moore has reportedly reunited with her daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis from ex-husband Bruce Willis.

Xtend Barre latest fitness craze among Oz celebs

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Melbourne, Apr 23 (ANI): The latest phenomenon in fitness Xtend Barre, has replaced the stereotype of aspiring Aussie actresses moving to Hollywood and waiting tables between auditions.

Assad says West will 'pay price' for supporting Al-Qaeda in Syria

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said the West will pay a high price for what he described as their support for Al-Qaeda.

MTV Buckwild star Shain Gandee 'died of carbon monoxide poisoning'

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Authorities in West Virginia have blamed carbon monoxide poisoning for the death of "Buckwild" star Shaine Gandee, along with two other men.

Indian firms must grab African opportunity: Guinea-Bissau premier (Interview)

March 31, 2013 at 10:26 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) If Indian companies do not quickly move into West Africa, Western firms will control the $300-million strong market, says Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros.

Ashley Greene's dog dies in house fire

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, March 23(ANI): Ashley Greene's West Hollywood apartment - that had previously been home to celebs like Mickey Rourke and Rock Hudson - was destroyed in a fire on Friday and claimed the life of one of her dogs.

UK boxer Nicola Adams turns to vodka to relax

March 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

London, Mar. 19 (ANI): Boxer Nicola Adams has said that she is happiest chilling out with her pals, seeing her family and her Doberman named Dexter.

Kim sports fringes, now for real!

March 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Three months after faking a fringe, reality TV star Kim Kardashian has opted for the hairstyle for real.

US univ hosts sex seminar about 'bestiality and incest fantasies'

March 7, 2013 at 3:23 PM

New York, Mar 7 (ANI): 3 percent of the Yale student participants at a sex workshop revealed that they had engaged in sexual activity with an animal, while others and fantasized about incest.

Stacy Keibler loves Clooney's beard

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Actress Stacy Keibler, who has been dating actor George Clooney, loves his thick beard.

Irina Shayk flashes cleavage in slinky low-cut gown

February 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Irina Shayk was noticeably bra-less as she wore a low-cut gown to the opening of a new gallery on Saturday.

Gayle says hectic schedule forced him to rest

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Kingston (Jamaica), Feb 24 (IANS) West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle says he opted to skip the current One Day International series against Zimbabwe because he was drained from a hectic cricketing schedule.

Oz eves hope record-breaking WC win would draw more women to sport

February 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): Australia's victorious women cricketers hope their latest world title win will promote more growth in the game at grassroots level, and they also believe the aim of becoming professional athletes is no longer an impractical dream.

Ramdin raring to make his recall count

February 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

St. George's (Grenada), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin says he has been working overtime with bat and gloves to bolster his preparations for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe which bowls off at the national stadium here Friday.

Windies eager to shrug off Aussie whitewash

February 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

St George's (Grenada), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) Captain Dwayne Bravo says the West Indies will be seeking to rebound from a white wash in Australia when their new series against Zimbabwe bowls off in St. George's Friday.

London's West End named world's most expensive place for office space renting

February 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): The fashionable West End area of London has been named as the world's most expensive place to rent office space, costing more than double of New York's 5th Avenue, Paris and Sydney, according to a study.

West accuses Russia of double dealing on arms to Assad regime

February 19, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb. 19 (ANI): Western diplomats have accused Russia of breaking a pledge to stop supplying arms to the Syrian regime.

Lisa Sthalekar retires after Australia's World Cup triumph

February 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Lisa Sthalekar, member of the newly-crowned ICC Women's World Cup champion Australia team, has announced her retirement from international cricket.

Australia win ICC Women's World Cup

February 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Australia beat the West Indies by 114 runs in the final to win the 10th edition of the ICC Women's World Cup here at the Brabourne Stadium Sunday. This is Australia's sixth World Cup title.

Oz great Hayden 'unsurprised' by teen sensation Ferling's rise in women cricket

February 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Sydney, Feb 16 (ANI): Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has said that he is not surprised by the rapid rise of teenager Holly Ferling in the women's cricket World Cup.

William Hague labels Britain as 'No. 1 terrorist destination'

February 15, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Feb, 15 (ANI): British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said Britain has become the 'No 1 destination' for Islamists extremists seeking to hijack the popular uprisings across the Arab world.

Centurion Voges joins Oz cricketers hamstring injury list

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Melbourne, Feb.11 (ANI): Australian batting's hamstring epidemic has struck again with its latest match-winner Adam Voges becoming the latest victim.

Australia win against Lanka, enter eighth ICC Women's World Cup final

February 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb.10 (ANI): Australia continued its winning ways at the ICC Women's World Cup India 2013 after securing a nine-wicket win against Sri Lanka and a place in its eighth ICC Women's World Cup final.

'Diplomatic' Watson says opening in Tests always 'top preference'

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Sydney, Feb 10 (ANI): Shane Watson has once again reiterated his desire of playing as an opener in the Australian Test team, however, the all rounder diplomatically claimed he would not like to put pressure on incumbent Ed Cowan.

Sammy laments West Indies' shortcomings

February 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Canberra, Feb 7 (IANS/CMC) Captain Darren Sammy has lamented the failure of the West Indies to exploit potential match-winning moments in their current One Day International series against Australia.

Canadian PM sells access to Justin Bieber for 10k pounds

February 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister David Cameron has auctioned off a meeting with Justin Bieber to raise cash for future election campaigns.

Bailey keen to do a Warner to realise Ashes dream

February 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Sydney, Feb 6(ANI): Australian batsman George Bailey is keen to follow David Warner's footsteps and use his blazing limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team with an eye on the all important Ashes series.

Clarke says 'batsman-only' Watson would face bigger test for place in Oz team

February 5, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Sydney, Feb 5(ANI): Michael Clarke has claimed all rounder Shane Watson's decision to quit bowling and return to international cricket as a batsman would expose him to a much bigger fight for a Test berth.

Sammy unfazed by 'in form' Starc's threat ahead of do-or-die Canberra ODI

February 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Sydney, Feb 5(ANI): West Indies captain Darren Sammy has claimed they won't be changing their top order in order to tackle in form Australian pace man Mitchell Starc despite trailing the five-match one-day series 2-0.

'In form' Starc rejects 'going under the knife in bid to be fully ready for Ashes' rumours

February 2, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Sydney, Feb 2 (ANI): Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc has dismissed suggestions that he would soon be undergoing surgery to treat his injuries in a bid to be fit for the upcoming Ashes series in July.

'In form' Starc rejects 'going under the knife in bid to be fully ready for Ashes' rumours

February 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Sydney, Feb 2 (ANI): Australian cricketer Michael Starc has dismissed suggestions that he would soon be undergoing surgery to treat his injuries in a bid to be fit for the upcoming Ashes series in July.

Door for talks with Iran open: Biden

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Berlin, Feb 1 (IANS) The US was keeping its doors open for direct talks with the Iranian government with regard to its controversial nuclear programme, US Vice President Joe Biden has said.

My baby is not going to come on TV, says Kim Kardashian

January 31, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West, has revealed that her baby will not become a fixture on any of her reality shows when he or she is born.

Kim bans baby from reality show

January 31, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 31 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with rapper Kanye West, says she will not let her baby appear on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", until the child is old enough to make a decision.

Mithali, Brunt top-ranked in Women's World Cup

January 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) India's Mithali Raj and England's Katherine Brunt enter the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup 2013 as top-ranked batter and bowler.

Frank Ocean may sue Chris Brown over 'parking spot' brawl

January 29, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New York, Jan. 29 (ANI): Frank Ocean, who was allegedly punched by Chris Brown on Sunday in a violent scuffle over a parking space, may pursue charges against the rapper.

Gayle, Haddin looking to keep BBL spat behind them

January 29, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Jan. 29 (ANI): Veteran Australian wicket keeper Brad Haddin would face West Indies' explosive opener Chris Gayle for the first time in the upcoming Prime Minister's XI one-day match with the touring Caribbean team at the Manuka Oval since their ugly spat during a Big Bash League (BBL) match, and both the players are keen to move on from their past troubles.

Sammy backing Gayle to return to form against Oz

January 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Canberra (Australia), Jan 28 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies captain Darren Sammy is predicting talismanic opener Chris Gayle's return to form during the upcoming five-match one-day series against Australia.

Twitter could help health officials track disease outbreaks

January 23, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, January 23(ANI): A number of friends on social media may be talking about flu symptoms this cold season and a new research from Brigham Young University has suggested that such posts on Twitter could actually be helpful to health officials looking for a head start on outbreaks.

Kim is a drama causer, says Kourtney Kardashian

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Washington, January 21 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian has claimed that "where there's drama, there's Kim Kardashian" - and Kim doesn't disagree.

Kim Kardashian downs shots and champagne in clip from new reality show

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, January 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who's got at least another eight dry months ahead of her followed by sleepless nights and early mornings, managed to squeeze in a final bit of partying before she became Kanye West's "baby mama".

US reality TV: 'Hyper-sexual, perpetuates stereotypes'

January 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) From a saucy six-year-old pageant queen Honey Boo Boo to the hard-drinking, hyper-sexual Italian-Americans on shows like "Jersey Shore", the brazen, politically incorrect themes on reality television in the US are hard to escape.

Doll sold in Britain found to contain toxic chemical

January 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) A popular children's doll, imported from China and sold in Britain, has been found to contain a lethal chemical that can cause cancer, deformities in babies and infertility in men, a media report said Wednesday.

It was a pleasant surprise to get pregnant, says Kim Kardashian

January 16, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Kim Kardashian was told she'd struggle to get pregnant, so her baby news with boyfriend Kanye West came as a big shock to her.

Posh and Becks' London mansion kitchen 'being shaken by tube trains'

January 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, January 13 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham, who moved into their 20-million-pound mansion this week, have been upset to find trains from the London Underground go right under the kitchen, shaking the state-of-the-art property.

Kanye West's popularity dropping since dating Kim

January 11, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New York, Jan 11 (ANI): Kanye West's popularity might be at risk, now that girlfriend Kim Kardashian is pregnant with their baby.

Megan Fox quits 'pointless' Twitter after a week

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

London, Jan. 11 (ANI): Megan Fox has deactivated her Twitter account after only a week, as she can't see a good reason for keeping it.

Kim Kardashian won't have to prove Kanye West is baby's dad

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Washington, Jan. 8 (ANI): Kim Kardashian will not have to prove that Kanye West fathered her child even if she is still married to basketball player Kris Humphries, as the legal "anomaly" about presumed fatherhood doesn't apply to the reality star.

UN chief disappointed with Assad's peace plan

January 8, 2013 at 9:59 AM

New York, Jan 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is disappointed with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's new peace initiative that was rejected by the opposition and the West, his spokesman said.

West Ham striker Jarvis poses for UK's most famous gay magazine

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

London, Jan 4(ANI): Premier League club West Ham United striker Matt Jarvis has posed for the cover of Britain's top most gay magazine in an attempt to eliminate one of the game's last remaining taboos.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West keen to know unborn child's sex

January 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Johannesburg, Jan. 3 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and her beau Kany West are keen on discovering whether their unborn baby is a boy or a girl.

Pregnancy is not as easy as people think, says Kim Kardashian

January 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM

New York, January 2 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who recently revealed that she is three months pregnant with boyfriend Kanye West's child, has said that it's a stretch to call her pregnancy pleasant.

Thunder coach backs struggling Gayle

January 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS/CMC) Sydney Thunder head coach Shane Duff has thrown his support behind embattled West Indies star Chris Gayle, following the opener's latest failure.

10-year-old hosts Christmas dinner for 50 homeless

December 26, 2012 at 7:33 PM

London, Dec 26 (IANS) Hoping to make her father's last Christmas wish come true, a 10-year-old British girl abandoned the usual family festivities and served dinner to 50 homeless people. The girl said it was her "best Christmas ever".

Samuels' 'fast-paced' offies not to be curtailed in BBL despite 'illegal action' suspicion

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Sydney, Dec 25(ANI): West Indies all rounder Marlon Samuels can continue bowling his fast-paced off spinners during the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) since Cricket Australia's (CA) testing process is not fast enough to ban him from bowling even if his action is found illegal.

Kemar Roach says his 'elbow-crushing bomb' sparked Ricky Ponting's retirement

December 23, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Sydney, Dec. 23 (ANI): West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has said it was his bomb that 'sparked' Ricky Ponting's long spiral towards retirement.

Russia blasts West's 'terrorism logic' on Syria

December 22, 2012 at 5:41 AM

Moscow, Dec 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The West's policy of dividing Syrian terrorists into "the bad" and "the not so bad" is dangerous, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Kim Kardashian says new fringe hair-do was fake

December 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who unveiled a new fringe as she arrived at LAX on Tuesday, has confessed that she was just faking it.

Spice Girls reunite for musical premiere

December 13, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Dec 13 (ANI): The members of Spice Girls were reunited in London's West End for the opening night of 'Viva Forever' - a stage musical built around their songs.

Outrage over b'day card for 13-year-old girls that refers to their 'boobies'

December 8, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Greeting card giant Hallmark has been heavily criticised for sexualising young girls on a 13th birthday card.

Veggie juice could help reverse diabetes symptoms

December 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM

London, Dec. 2 (ANI): A British couple living in Spain have developed a vegetable juice based diet, which they claim can reverse the symptoms of type 2 diabetes within a few days.

US Senate votes for new sanctions on Iran

December 1, 2012 at 7:27 AM

Washington, Dec 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US Senate voted Friday to impose broader sanctions on Iran targeting the country's domestic industries.

Russell expects Windies winning ways to continue

November 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Khulna (Bangladesh), Nov 28 (IANS/CMC) West Indies allrounder Andre Russell says he expects his side to continue its winning ways against Bangladesh in the five One?day cricket Internationals and the Twenty20 International.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West househunting in London

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): Kim Kardashian is reportedly looking forward to buy a "cute town house" in London.

Barath getting help from Windies legend Greenidge

November 21, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Port?of?Spain, Nov 21 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago opening batsman Adrian Barath has turned to a West Indies legend to improve his batting as he attempts to regain his place in the regional side.

West Ham seeking Becks' signature to help in Olympic stadium bid

November 21, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): English football club West Ham United believe by signing David Beckham at Upton Park would help them win their Olympic stadium bid.

Legend Richards says 'would have been happy to play shots some youngsters play today'

November 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Sydney, Nov 17(ANI): Legendary West Indies batsman Viv Richards has said he would have been happy to play some of the innovative shots which young players of today's generation play.

Sammy has done well in tough role, says Gayle

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has given a strong endorsement of Darren Sammy's captaincy, and says he expects him to continue to improve in the leadership role.

Cage prefers doing own stunts

November 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Nicolas Cage, who has done some daredevilry in "Stolen", says he prefers to do his own stunts rather than using a body double.

Windies using Bangladesh tour to build on gains

November 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Dhaka, Nov 6 (IANS/CMC) Manager of the West Indies cricket team Richie Richardson says the regional side wants to continue building on recent improvements during their tour of Bangladesh over the next few weeks.

Sudan yellow fever claims 18 more lives

November 5, 2012 at 3:19 AM

Khartoum, Nov 5 (IANS) A deadly yellow fever outbreak in Sudan has claimed 18 more lives, taking the toll from the vector-borne disease to 50.

Anything for Simon West, says Nicolas Cage

October 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Nicolas Cage describes Simon West as one of the best directors and says he can never refuse an offer from him.

Kanye West shows off bikini pics of Kim Kardashian to pals

October 29, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New York, October 29 (ANI): Kanye West apparently enjoys bragging about his girlfriend's curves.

Sri Lanka T20 captain Mathews unfazed by chief selector's batting-style criticism

October 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Wellington, Oct 27(ANI): Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Angelo Mathews has said he is not concerned with the criticism of his batting by chief selector Ashantha de Mel, and added it won't affect him as he prepares to lead the side against New Zealand in a one-off Twenty20 next Tuesday.

'The Big Show' Maxwell confident taking risks would help Australia career

October 22, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Sydney, Oct 22(ANI): Young Australia all rounder Glenn Maxwell is confident that taking a few risks while batting in limited overs cricket would help him in his international caree, after getting criticised for his below par showing at the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Western sanctions against Iran 'illegal': FM spokesman

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Tehran, Oct. 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Western sanctions against Iran are "illegal."

LiLo 'enjoys herself' in West Hollywood after family dispute

October 15, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was spotted spending a night out with friends just a day after a squabble with her mother Dina.

West Indies cricket facing biggest threat from IPL: Hooper

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Melbourne, Oct 13 (ANI): Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper has said top players like Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine who are currently not contracted, will always be tempted by lucrative offers from the Indian Premier League (IPL), unless the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) can figure out a solution to ward off this threat.

Pak coach Dav Whatmore alive and kicking, says wife

October 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 12 (ANI): Pakistan cricket team's head coach Dav Whatmore's wife has termed media reports of him suffering from ill health "absolutely baseless", adding that her husband was very much "alive and kicking".

Watson rates Gayle as world's best T20 cricketer

October 11, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Sydney, Oct 11 (ANI): Australian vice captain Watson is not comfortable with the suggestion that he is the world's No.1 Twenty20 player, and still rates West Indian Chris Gayle as the best T20 cricketer.

Windies women thrilled at men's success in Sri Lanka

October 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), Oct 8 (IANS/CMC) West Indies women's captain Merissa Aguilleira and coach Sherwin Campbell were both thrilled to hear that the men's team had won the World Twenty20 Tournament in Sri Lanka.

ICC T20 World Cup 2012 winner: A strange 33 years long journey for West Indies

October 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM

It took 33 long years, a Chris Gayle and combined effort of whole team to bring back the cup they won the very first time. West Indies has won T20 World Cup 2012 by defeating Sri Lanka at their home.

This will be the beginning of things to come: Sammy

October 8, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Colombo, Oct 8 (IANS) West Indies skipper Darren Sammy said the World Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka here Sunday was very special and will be the beginning of things to come.

Have good writing skills? You owe it to your parents

October 7, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Oct 7 (ANI): There may be an inherited element to writing good fiction, a new research has revealed.

Bailey keen to continue 'captaining' Australian team despite T20 loss

October 7, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Sydney, Oct. 7 (ANI): Even as Australia's title bid in the World Twenty20 campaign ended after being beaten by the West Indies side, vanquished captain George Bailey insisted that the team's semi-final finish was just the start of his career as a 'national leader'.

'T20 final not hinging Gayle's flamboyant batting', says Jayawardene

October 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Johannesburg, Oct. 7 (ANI): Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has insisted that the World Twenty20 final against the West Indies will not hinge only on Chris Gayle's flamboyant batting.

World T20: West Indies beat Australia, enter final

October 5, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Australia were blown away by a Chris Gayle storm as the West Indies made their maiden World Twenty20 final with a 74-run win in the semi-final at the R. Premedasa Stadium here Friday.

World T20: West Indies score 205/4 against Australia

October 5, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Chris Gayle smashed 75 off 41 balls as the West Indies scored 205 for four against Australia in the second semi-final of the World Twenty20 Championship at the R Premadasa stadium here Friday.

Bailey admits halting 'Gayle-storm' like half battle won during Windies semifinal clash

October 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Colombo, Oct 5(ANI): Australia captain George Bailey believes dismissing explosive opening batsman Chris Gayle early during their Twenty20 World Cup semifinal clash on Friday would be like winning half the battle.

World T20: New Zealand restrict Windies to 139

October 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Pallekele, Oct 1 (IANS) The West Indies were restricted to 139 all out by New Zealand in a Group 1 encounter of the World Twenty20 Championship here Monday.

Sammy backs 'winning for fans' inspired Windies to beat Lanka

September 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Kandy, Sep 29 (ANI): West Indies had a brilliant allround display against England when "everyone contributed", and will look for more of the same when they face Sri Lanka in their second ICC World T20 Super Eights match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

'Pretty happy' opener Charles keen to deliver for Windies all the time

September 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Kandy, Sep 28 (ANI): West Indies opener Johnson Charles has said he was pleased with his 84-run effort in a Twenty20 World Cup Super Eight clash against England, which netted him the Man-of-the-Match award on Thursday night.

Bailey says all rounder Watson strikes fear in opposition's ranks

September 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, Sep 27(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has said all rounder Shane Watson is currently among the most feared players in World Twenty20 competitions.

World T20: Gayle confident Windies can go all the way

September 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Pallekele, Sep 27 (IANS/CMC) Opening batsman Chris Gayle says he remains confident the West Indies can advance to the finals of the ICC world Twenty20 tournament currently underway in Sri Lanka.

West Indies opt to bowl against Ireland

September 24, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) West Indies captain Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bowl against Ireland in their last group match of the World Twenty20 tournament at the Premedasa Stadium here Monday.

World T20: Australia beat West Indies by 17 runs

September 22, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Colombo, Sep 22 (IANS) Australia defeated the West Indies by 17 runs in a rain-curtailed Group B match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

West Indies smash 191/8 against Australia

September 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Colombo, Sep 22 (IANS) The West Indies smashed 191 for eight against Australia in a Group B match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Wednesday.