rediff Cricket http://www.rediff.com/cricket/index.html India's largest news and entertainment service online. en-us Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:06:10 GMT Copyright: (C) 2008 Rediff.com India Limited. All Rights Reserved. rediff.com http://www.rediff.com/uim/red_log.gif http://www.rediff.com/ 144 28 Visit rediff.com Dhoni remains at top, Vettori topples Bracken http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07rank.htm MS Dhoni hung on to his place atop the ODI batting chart but Australian Nathan Bracken surrendered top slot in bowlers' rankings to Daniel Vettori after his relatively disappointing series against Bangladesh. Pakistan looks to Sri Lanka http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07paki.htm With South Africa pulling out of the proposed tri-series, Pakistan is now looking to play in a five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka later this month. Indian batsmen have unlocked my secrets, claims Mendis http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07mendis.htm Admitting that Indian batsmen have started to unravel his secrets, Lankan spin sensation Ajantha Mendis said the 'Men in Blue' had played him relatively well in the ODI series. Increased media visibility fuels myth of detoriating behaviour: ICC http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07icc.htm Rejecting the notion that spirit of the 'gentleman's game' has detoriated in recent times, ICC umpires' and referees' manager Vince van der Bijl said the previous generations were just as bad when it came to onfield behaviour. Hussey insists on a 'positive approach' http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07hussey.htm Australian opener Michael Hussey has emphasised that the world champions need to maintain a positive approach when they visit India next month. Clarke ready to have a 'ball' in India http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07clarke.htm Apart from his duties at the top of the batting order, Michael Clarke is getting ready to do his bit with the ball as well when Australia tours India next month. Symonds to earn $200,000 without hitting a single ball http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07symonds.htm Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds might miss next month's India tour, but Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that the dynamic player would be paid as much as any other contracted player. ICL targetting former England players http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07icl.htm The Indian Cricket League is targetting over-the-hill England cricketers for an unofficial mini World Cup to be held in India later this year, according to media reports in London. South Africa turn down Pakistan plea for ODI series http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/07sa.htm KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept 6 (Reuters) - South Africa have turned down a request from the Pakistan cricket Board to organise a one-day series this month, saying their players needed a rest after a hectic tour of England. I am fit now, says Tendulkar http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/sep/06sachin.htm Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday announced that he is fit for the upcoming season, adding that he will take part in the Irani Trophy match ahead of the Test series against Australia next month. Tendulkar had to opt out of the ODI series in Sri Lanka last month after being ruled due to an injury in his left elbow.