Deccan Chargers relied on a late batting assault by Dwayne Smith (47) and Rohit Sharma's three-wicket dream spell later on to thump Rajasthan Royals by 53 runs in their Indian Premier League match.
Pakistan has sent a two-man team to the United Arab Emirates to assess security arrangements for next month's series against Australia amid heightened safety demands, an official said Tuesday.
CRICKET Australia has forbidden Shaun Tait from playing in the Indian Premier League, meaning the South Australian quick will forfeit his $500,000 pay cheque from the Rajasthan Royals.
Colombo: Spinner Rangana Herath claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in a mesmerizing spell with the new ball to lead Sri Lanka back into the second test after Pakistan lost its last eight second innings wickets for just 26 runs Tuesday.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been provided evidence that players fixed the Sydney Test and a Twenty20 match during their disastrous tour of Australia earlier this year.
