Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns' libel suit against sacked Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi will come up for hearing in the London High Court on March 5.
Describing Ricky Ponting as the "elephant in the room", former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns has said that Cricket Australia (CA) needs to end his 16-year long Test career in order to move forward.
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Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns was cleared by a London court on Monday of perjury and perverting the course of justice relating to a libel case three years ago.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has finally acted on his threat to sue Lalit Modi and has initiated legal action against the suspended IPL commissioner for suggesting that he was involved in match-fixing.
Cricinfo, the popular cricket website has paid monetary damages to Chris Cairns and also published an extensive interview telling his side of the story over allegation of the former New Zealand all rounder's involvement in match-fixing in the 2008 Indian Cricket League (ICL).
Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi defended the IPL's decision not to include Chris Cairns in the auction over alleged match-fixing allegations, and said that the former New Zealand all-rounder is free to sue him. Hitting back at the Kiwi all-rounder, Modi said: 'Cairns is welcome to sue me if he wants.'
Flamboyant New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been struck off from the IPL auction list because of a match-fixing slur against his name during his stint with the rebel Indian Cricket League. Cairns's name figured in the original list for the January 19 auction, but Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi said the Kiwi's name was removed because of the match-fixing taint.
The 314-runs first innings lead gained by New Zealand in the second Test is the highest ever they gained against India. The previous record was a 295-run lead at Christchurch in 1989-90.
The fifth match of the ICL 20s Indian Championship witnessed the in form Chandigarh Lions edge Mumbai Champs by two wickets in a low-scoring game at the LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.
Six former New Zealand internationals who played in the ICL have effectively been banned from playing for the national team again.
The Kiwis are among 18 more players who signed up with the rebel league.
Pakistan World XI scored a nine-wicket victory over World XI in the second match of the ICL 20s World Series.
As Team India's tour of New Zealand commences with the first one-dayer in Napier on Sunday, Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical dossier on contests between the two teams.
Skipper Chris Cairns hit an explosive 70 as Chandigarh Lions scored a 38-run victory over Mumbai Champs.
Chasing a modest target of 125, Chandigarh Lions surrendered meekly handing a 43-run win victory to Kolkata Tigers in the fifth match of the Indian Cricket League's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula
The ICL World booked their place in the final of the Indian Cricket League's World Series Twenty20 competition by beating ICL Pakistanis by six wickets in Hyderabad on Monday. The Chris Cairns-led World team will now face ICL India in Tuesday's title clash. Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss but his team could manage only 113 before being bowled out in 19.4 overs. In reply, ICL World achieved the target without much trouble and finished with 117 for four in 17.2 overs.
The fourth match of the ICL 20s World Series featured the resurgent ICL India team, fresh from a fantastic victory over ICL Pakistani, take on the formidable ICL World at the Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. In the end the young ICL Indian boys outclassed their illustrious opponents in all departments of the game to register their second consecutive win by 44 runs.
The former Kiwi ace picked Wasim Akram as the greatest bowler and Ian Botham the greatest all-rounder.
Chandigarh Lions set up a summit clash with Chennai Superstars after beating Delhi Jets by four wickets in the semi-final.
All-rounder Dinesh Mongia claimed innocence and is mulling legal action against New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent, who has alleged that the former India cricketer was involved in fixing during the unsanctioned and the now-defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL).
Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns went on the front foot over ongoing match-fixing allegations, and rounded on former teammates and high-profile officials, including the legendary Richard Hadlee.
The Kiwi all rounder has been recalled to the one-day squad for the three-match series against Australia next month.
The former New Zealand all-rounder said the the Essel venture has the edge because of the local flavour in the leagues.
Fleming knows how tough the Aussies are to beat following his team's experience at this year's World Cup.\n\n
Legendary all-rounders Gary Sobers, Ian Botham and Chris Cairns had scored more runs than Ravichandran Ashwin after 17 matches, however the Indian off-spinner has claimed more wickets than the three players.
The Kiwi all-rounder will retire from Test cricket after the tour of England, but still hopes to play one-day cricket.
New Zealand coach Ashley Ross said the final eleven for the match against India will be named on Thursday from its 12 remaining players.
'There are two factors that are affecting India's performance. One, of course, is the absence of Tendulkar, the other is V V S Laxman,' says Chris Cairns.
The 33-year-old Cairns is nursing a hamstring injury he suffered while bowling in the opening game against India.
"I've still got a goal to play the next World Cup and if I play Test cricket I could ruin that," the Kiwi all-rounder said.
- New Zealand beat a World XI by four wickets in their third and deciding fundraising one-day match at Hamilton.
Stephen Fleming smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer his side to an easy seven-wicket victory in the first one-day match.
Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports.
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