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GUYANA CHRONICLE Wednesday February 26, 2014
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LAHIRU Thirimanne and Lasith Malinga were the stars of the show as Sri Lanka claimed an exciting 12-run victory over Pakistan in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Fatullah, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Sri Lanka opener Thirimanne’s second ODI century helped set a testing victory target of 297, but his efforts looked set to go to waste until fast bowler Malinga produced a devastating late spell to end Pakistan’s challenge. Pakistan were favourites as they reached 242 for four in the 43rd over on the back of a superb partnership from captain Misbah-ul-Haq (73) and Umar Akmal (74), but then Malinga worked his magic with a little help from fellow paceman Suranga Lakmal. After Lakmal had made the vital breakthrough to dismiss Akmal and end a 121-run stand between him and Misbah, Malinga swept through the tail as Pakistan were bowled out for 284. The 30-year-old - one of the world’s most feared limited-overs bowlers - claimed all of the final five Pakistan wickets to fall, including those of Misbah and the dangerous Shahid Afridi, to seal the win with seven balls to spare.
the baseball world in a short time” and he was also able to unearth female players whom he identified as a core group around which a national programme will be built. The filming of the entire process and behind-the-scenes occurrences have fired the imagination of the Baseball world, USA. Baseball CEO Paul Seiler commented on the concept: “Truly groundbreaking, will be interesting to watch this unfold. Well done!” Other Baseball governing bodies have expressed interest in copying the format and exposing available talent to professional and academic opportunities. On the final day of phase one of the E-Networks Baseball star show, there was a Pro-style workout for the players following which a customised workout has been designed for each player, the coming weeks will see the contestants hone their skills under the watchful eyes of coaches and cameras, as they prepare
Lasith Malinga’s 5 for 52 helps Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 12 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup.. of-the-match award, although Thirimanne must have pushed Malinga finished with fighim close after scoring 102 ures of five for 52, his sixth off 110 balls at the top of the five-wicket haul in ODIs. order. (PA Sport) That earned him the man-
S Africa announce extensive World Cup preparations CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa will play a minimum of 23 warmup one-day internationals against five different countries to boost their preparation for next year’s World Cup, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. The three-time semi-finalists have had no previous World Cup success and a litany of dramatic failures have earned them a cruel reputation as “chokers” in the limited overs format. “With it being a World Cup year in 2015, we have placed a lot of emphasis on the 50-over format and have tried to maximise our preparations by playing as many matches as possible in conditions that will be similar to those in New Zealand and Australia,” coach Russell Domingo said in a statement on Monday. The board also announced six Tests in a six-month period between July and January next year that includes fulfilling a two-match series against Sri Lanka postponed last year. The top-ranked Test team will play two Tests and three one-day internationals in the island nation in July, followed by a single Test in Zimbabwe
SA coach Russell Domingo in August and then a triangular ODI series there also involving Australia. If they reach the final of the triangular in Harare, that will take to 24 the number of their pre-World Cup ODIs. South Africa have arranged a three-match ODI series in New Zealand in October and then take on Australia away in three Twenty20 internationals and five ODIs in November. The Proteas will host a three-Test series and five ODIs against the West Indies in December and January before heading to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. South Afreica have been clubbed in Pool B along with Zimbabwe, India, West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
for a second round of visits from Major League Baseball scouts in March. E-Networks will air the show on its own Channel 1 in HD and a week later on other local television stations. Prospects came from all over Guyana to try their arm and some were well rewarded for their efforts. Those identified for continuation in the competition to be Guyana’s first baseball star are: (Males) Abdul Jaleel Jaffar, Alanzo J Fernandes, Andrew Gibson, Dexter George, Dillion Williams, Eon Reynolds, Jamal Anderson, Joel Davis, John Henk George, Kewin Layne, Kurt Bijadder, Latchman Dindayal, Leon McBean, Mark Jackman, Marvin Mahipat, Orlando Tanner, Randy Arrindell, Shemar Arrindell ,Julian Fortune, Naveed Ali, Jomo Joseph, Avishkar Ramgobin, Dornel Barker, Nicholas Shivkumar, Richie Looknauth, Jamal Lafleur and (Females) Emily Ramsuchit, Shamira Ramsuchit, Ruthann Simon, Niossi Alsopp, Ketisha Hick.
Guyanese cricketers arrive in Kingston for 4-Day ... From Back Page edly suffered an injury and is replaced by spinner Amir Khan. They, however, have the reliable left-hander Assad Fudadin who scored 289 runs last year in 12 innings. Their bowling department will be led by left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul who picked up 30 wickets last season. He will be ably supported by fellow leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo who snared 20 wickets last season in six matches. The last time Guyana met
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