CHAMPIONS T20 LEAGUE 2012

Lumb stars as Sixers crush Lions

Michael Lumb struck an unbeaten 82 as Sydney Sixers overwhelmed Highveld Lions by 10 wickets with 45 balls to spare Sunday in the Champions League Twenty20 final at the Wanderers.© AFP

Cricket Australia not to roll back its commitment to T20 Champions League

Cricket Australia has declared that the rich dividends of the Champions League are too important for grassroots cricket, and added that it will not roll back its commitment to the tournament despite the impact on Test preparations.© ANI

'Injury-prone' Cummins in yet another injury scare

 Teenage Australian fast bowler Patrick Cummins underwent scans on Wednesday after he complained of soreness, which can be a possible side strain, but officials of his domestic team New South Wales (NSW) are hopeful they will not confirm another© ANI

Taylor delighted with McCullum's outstanding showing in CLT20

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has lauded all rounder Nathan McCullum for his outstanding performances for Big Bash side Sydney Sixers during their triumphant Champions League Twenty20 campaign. © ANI

Haddin in doubt for CLT20 final, Proteas series after injuring thumb in semifinal

Australias Big Bash League team Sydney Sixers captain Brad Haddin could miss the Champions League final, and probably the start of the Test series against South Africa, after injuring his thumb in their nerve-wracking semi-final victory on Friday.© ANI

'In form' Starc likely to hit IPL jackpot following impressive performances in CLT20

Australias young fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who has been in tremendous form of-late, is likely to have cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises hounding him for his signature, which could net the left-arm fast bowler a 500,000 dollars plus p© ANI

Big Bash side Sydney Sixers reaches CLT20 final with last-ball win over Titans

Australian Big Bash League team Sydney Sixers booked a spot in the final of the Champions League Twenty20 with a nerve-wracking two-wicket win, achieved on the last ball of the game, over South Africa team Titans on Friday.© ANI

Drama as Sydney Sixers reach Champions League final

Australian outfit Sydney Sixers snatched a dramatic two-wicket victory over Titans Friday to set up a Champions League Twenty20 final against another South African side, Highveld Lions.© AFP

Highveld Lions threatened CL organisers with legal action over favouring IPL teams

South African team Highveld Lions had threatened Champions League officials with legal action after they made a last-minute change to the playing conditions, which fuelled suspicions that the tournament was favouring Indian teams.© ANI

Pietersen 50 cannot save Daredevils from defeat

Recalled England batsman Kevin Pietersen finally clicked at the Champions League Twenty20 tournament Thursday, but could not prevent Delhi Daredevils making a semi-finals exit.© AFP

'Beleaguered' Marsh's career in further shambles following disciplinary slap

Big Bash League team Perth Scorchers captain Marcus North has claimed Shaun Marsh and his younger brother Mitchell Marsh were dumped from the last match of the ongoing Champions League for a breach of discipline, as they didn''t reach the standards o© ANI

Another blow for Pietersen as game washed out

There was more Champions League Twenty20 disappointment for recalled England batsman Kevin Pietersen Tuesday when the final group game was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.© AFP

Perth beat Auckland as both teams exit CL T20

Perth Scorchers defeated Auckland Aces by 16 runs in the Champions League Twenty20 here Tuesday. Both teams, however, failed to make the tournament semifinals.© IANS

Pakistan T20 league hits scheduling snag

Pakistan's plans for a domestic Twenty20 competition along the lines of the Indian Premier League hit a snag Tuesday as South Africa refused to reschedule their series to accommodate the tournament.© AFP

Chennai scrape past Yorkshire

Chennai Super Kings recorded their second victory in the Champions League Twenty20 with a four-wicket win over English team Yorkshire here Monday.© IANS

Ex-Namibian cricketer Murgatroyd says UAE ideal place to conduct CLT20 annually

Former Namibian cricketer Brian Murgatroyd believes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an ideal place to conduct the Champions League Twenty20 every year due to the suitable weather conditions.© ANI

KKR end CL T20 campaign with emphatic win

Kolkata Knight Riders emerged from their slumber beating the Titans by 99 runs at Newlands to claim their first win of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament here.© IANS

Pietersen flops again with bat at Champions League

An unhappy Champions League Twenty20 tournament for recalled England batsman Kevin Pietersen continued on Sunday when he made a meagre nine runs.© AFP

Sehwag helps Delhi beat Perth in Champions League

An uncharacteristically patient 52 off 44 balls from Virender Sehwag helped the Delhi Daredevils go top off the table in Group A of the Champions League Twenty20 after a three-wicket win over Perth Scorchers here Sunday.© IANS

Watson's forced withdrawal from CL T20 spurs call for Cricket Australia to set guidelines

Cricket NSW Chairman Dr Harry Harinath believes Cricket Australia needs to set guidelines regarding any restraint on Test players who would be competing for places in the Big Bash League franchises.© ANI