ICC Champions India vs Pakistan 2009 Youtube Highlights
Here are all Youtube highlights videos of India vs Pakistan 2009 ICC Champions trophy group match.
written by Kalyan @ 2:28 AM,
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ICC Champions 2009 live streaming sites - Free & Paid
Only Direct TV subscribers can watch ICC Champions Trophy 2009 on their TVs as DIsh Network is not carrying this package. To watch online ICC trophy these are few options -
Willow.TV
Champions Trophy 2009 - Live streaming, On demand replays and highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy is available for $49.
UK -
SkySports
Sky subscribers with Broadband Unlimited and Multiroom packages can watch it live online (see link below) on the Sky Player. The match starts at 1.30pm.
SkySports Live Streaming link
Other free streaming options include Sopcast and TVUPlayer links.
written by Kalyan @ 10:09 PM,
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TV Channels telecasting ICC Champions 2009 - US, India, UK and others
Note : Other Channels will be updated soon.
| Country | Channel Name | Channel Number | Schedule and Channel Timings links | Notes |
| US | Direct TV | Not Available | Direct TV Direct TV customers call 1–888–244–0530 and ask for Pay-Per-View event for ICC Champions Trophy 2009. | |
| India | ESPN & STAR Cricket | Dish TV Ch # 661/Ch #659 Tata Sky Ch #405/Ch # 413 | ESPN Star Cricket | ESPN Star Cricket is available both on Dish TV and Tata Sky ( 50 Rs extra ) This TV listings link select the date and the channel - star cricket it will give you the time |
| Pakistan | GEO Super | PAS 10 | GEO TV | ESPN (Mauritius) Limited has granted rights of the event to Independent Music Group SMS (Pvt) Limited (Geo TV network) on an exclusive basis for cable and satellite transmission on a live and delayed basis within Pakistan. |
| Middle East | ART Prime Sport | ART Prime Sport | Live on ART Prime Sport ,the matches will be made available to Pehla Gold, Pehla Silver and Firstnet Premium subscribers, according to an announcement by Arab Digital Distribution (ADD), the largest pay TV platform management company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region | |
| UK, Scotland, Wales and New Zealand | Sky Sports | Sky Sport | | |
| Canada: | CBN, ATN | Rogers Cable Ch #640/Ch. # 577/Ch #620 | ATN | |
| Africa | ||||
| Australia | Fox Sports | Fox Sports | ||
| UAE |
written by Kalyan @ 1:47 PM,
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ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Start Times & Schedule
Note : Even ICC rankings are at stake with India, South Africa vying for top spot which makes this series much more important.
Here are all match start times with the countdown to seconds -
| Match date & time | Match schedule details | Stadium | Match starts in - |
| September 22 - Tuesday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group B - South Africa vs Sri Lanka | SuperSport Park, Centurion | SF vs SL, South Africa vs Sri Lanka match starts in - - |
| September 23 - Wednesday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group A - Pakistan vs West Indies | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Pak vs WI, Pakistan vs West Indies match starts in - - |
| September 24 - Thursday 9:30 local, 7:30 GMT, 3:30 EDT 2:30 CDT | Group B - South Africa vs New Zealand | SuperSport Park, Centurion | SFA vs NZL, South Africa vs New Zealand match starts in - - |
| September 25 - Friday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group B - England vs Sri Lanka | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | SL vs ENG, Sri Lanka vs England match starts in - - |
| September 26 - Saturday 9:30 local, 07:30 GMT, 3:30 EDT 2:30 CDT | Group A - Australia vs West Indies | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | AUS vs WI, Australia vs West Indies match starts in - - |
| September 26 - Saturday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group A - India vs Pakistan | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Ind vs Pak, India vs Pakistan match starts in - - |
| September 27 - Sunday 9:30 local, 07:30 GMT, 3:30 EDT 2:30 CDT | Group B - New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | SL vs NZL, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match starts in - - |
| September 27 - Sunday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group B - England vs South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | SFA vs ENG, England vs South Africa match starts in - - |
| September 28 - Monday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group A - Australia vs India | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Aus vs Ind, Australia vs India match starts in - - |
| September 29 - Tuesday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group B - England vs New Zealand | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | NZL vs ENG, England vs New Zealand match starts in - - |
| September 30 - Wednesday 9:30 local, 07:30 GMT, 3:30 EDT 2:30 CDT | Group A - Australia vs Pakistan | SuperSport Park, Centurion | AUS vs PAK, Australia vs Pakistan match starts in - - |
| September 30 - Wednesday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Group A - India vs West Indies | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Ind vs WI, India vs West Indies match starts in - - |
| October 2 - Friday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | 1st Semi-Final - TBC v TBC (GroupA#1 v GroupB#2) | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 1st Semi-Final - TBC v TBC (GroupA#1 v GroupB#2) match starts in - - |
| October 3 - Saturday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | 2nd Semi-Final - TBD v TBD (GroupA#2 v GroupB#1) | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 2nd Semi-Final - TBC v TBC (GroupA#2 v GroupB#1) match starts in - - |
| October 5 - Monday 14:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT 7:30 CDT | Final - TBD vs TBD | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Final - TBD vs TBD match starts in - - |
written by Kalyan @ 11:58 AM,
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Protesters offended by Cheerleaders dress and not the frescoes featuring topless women
NZHerald :
Sri Lanka's cricket authorities have dumped a team of eastern European cheerleaders from the one-day series against India after locals protested over the scantily-clad women at Dambulla International Stadium. Cultural Minister Yapa Abeywardena said: "It is not in keeping with our tradition," he said. "I have asked the cricket board to drop this item immediately." In keeping with our tradition? Clearly that tradition has nothing to do with the fifth-century Sigiriya rock fortress, a World Heritage site near the ground known for its frescoes of bare-chested women.
Cheerleaders in cricket is very recent as far as I know . The first time I noticed them is with Twenty20 world cup hosted in South Africa where the music and dance added the glamor to short version of cricket. IPL continued that tradition amidst the protests in India during the May'2008 IPL matches. Some controversies too that media enjoyed when one popular Bollywood actor -Emran Hashmi- to promote his "match fixing" movie --Jannat-- kissed one of the cheerleaders from Deccan Chargers team during the match between Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab.
This is just the start of controversies around Cheerleaders in cricket -- a clash of culture happening with the gentleman's game.
Labels: Deccan Chargers, ICC, India, Indian Premier League, Kings XI Punjab, Sigiriya, South Africa, sri lanka
written by Kalyan @ 2:08 AM,
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LG ICC 2008 Awards Video - Dhoni, Yuvraj from India bags ODI, Twenty20 titles
The final winners of LG ICC Awards 2008 are
1) Yuvraj Singh of India wins Twenty20 award. Six sixers in a over and got the first Twenty20 cup for Dhoni lead team India.
2) Graeme Smith leads Test Team of Year
3) Ricky Ponting leads ODI Team of Year
4) Sri Lanka cricket team wins Spirit of Cricket Award
5) Simon Taufel is Umpire of Year again. Five times in a row.
6) Charlotte Edwards (England's captain) is Women's Player of Year
7) Netherlands allrounder Ten Doeschate is ICC Associate Player of Year
8) Shivnarine Chanderpaul is ICC Cricketer of Year
9) Ajantha Mendis new spin star of Srilanka team (Murali's successor) named as ICC's Emerging Player
10) Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ODI Player of the Year with his consistent batting performances.
11) Dale Steyn is Test Player of Year
Dhoni and Yuvi the stars of team India bagged the coveted ICC awards for India.
Here are the nominees list :
ICC Awards 2008 videos from Dubai coutesy @ YOUTUBE -- five videos
Labels: 2008, Ajantha Mendis, Awards, Cricket, Dale Steyn, ICC, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ricky Ponting, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Simon Taufel, sri lanka, Yuvraj Singh
written by Kalyan @ 3:33 AM,
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Canada government officially recognizes cricket now
The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport) and Member of Parliament (Simcoe-Grey), made the announcement at the Canadian Cricket Association's office in Toronto's Sport Alliance Centre. The Association Canadian cricket team uniform was unveiled, and the appointment of a team captain was announced.
"The Government of Canada welcomes Cricket Canada to the list of sports that are eligible to receive Government of Canada funding," said Secretary of State Guergis. "We are proud of the association's achievements and we look forward to supporting future initiatives."
This recognition benefits the Canadian cricket two-fold -- funding as well as psychological barrier.
Canada which has one of largest subcontinent immigrants and Cricket used to be the most popular sport until early 20th century and Ice Hockey replaced it later.
For more info on cricket in Canada check the page on wiki.
Labels: Canada, Cricket, Cricket Canada, Government of Canada, ICC, Ice Hockey, Secretary of State, Sports
written by Kalyan @ 7:56 PM,
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Cricket Champions League Announced
IPL success led to creation of new league - Cricket Champions League (CCL). The parties involved in this league are England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Cricket Australia , the Board for the Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa.
The structure looks very similar to IPL with eight teams and winners get a huge reward of £2.5m. Winners from each board like IPL winners Rajasthan Royals and the runners up Chennai superkings are already part of eight teams of CCL. From Australia cricket - Western Australia and Victoria teams, From South africa - the Titans and KwaZulu Natal Dolphins. ECB twenty 20 winners are yet to be decided.
Venues will be either India or Middle East. My guess is it would be india where stadiums were full for IPL thus getting ticket revenues would be easy for this new league.
Labels: Cricket, England, England and Wales Cricket Board, ICC, IPL, Rajasthan Royals, Sports, Western Australia
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