Wellington: Rated as the greatest batsman by Kiwis legend Richard Hadlee, star Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said the accolade was a pleasant surprise for him, coming from a player of such unquestionable credentials.Hadlee recently rated Tendulkar even higher than Don Bradman,
Wellington: Sachin Tendulkar may not boast a Bradmanesque average but his ability to adjust to all formats of the game makes him the greatest batsman ever, legendary New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee said here today.Hadlee, who was inducted into the
runs in 117 matches at an average of 40. 44 , including 18 centuries. He continued to play club cricket for 15 years.
Wellington: Former New Zealand Test opener, captain and administrator Walter Hadlee died today, aged 91, his family said.
Wellington:Former New Zealand international Dion Nash replaces Ross Dykes in the four-member national selection panel headed by Sir Richard Hadlee.
Wellington:Former New Zealand opener Glenn Turner has expressed his desire to be back in the national selection panel.
London:High quality centuries from Brian Lara and Ramnaresh Sarwan on their return to the West Indian team against South Africa in Trinidad, have reinforced their case for inclusion in the Johnnie Walker International Cricket Council (ICC) Super Series squads of 30 Test and ODI players to be announced next month.
Johannesburg: Cricket will lose one of its most charming batsmen after the World Cup when Aravinda de Silva quits the scene after two decades of glorious service to Sri Lanka.
Paarl: Pakistan's Wasim Akram became the first player in the history of the game to take 500 One-day wickets on Tuesday and then dedicated his achievement to his legion of spectators.
Paarl: Pakistan's Wasim Akram became the first player in the history of the game to take 500 One-day wickets on Tuesday and then dedicated his achievement to his legion of spectators.
