Pakistan gear up for Kabaddi World Cup
October 22nd, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Pakistan kabaddi team will leave for India Oct 30 to participate in the Kabaddi World Cup beginning Nov 1.Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) secretary Muhammad Sarwar ... Read more...
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Punjab government awards Indian kabaddi team Rs.25 lakh
September 27th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 27 (IANS) The Punjab government Tuesday announced a reward of Rs.25 lakh for the Indian kabaddi team that won the first Asian men's circle-style kabbadi tournament in Tabriz, ... Read more...
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Pakistani fans happy with hockey team despite loss to India
September 14th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) The Pakistan hockey team may have lost to its arch-rivals India in Asian Hockey Championship final but most of the Pakistani people and hockey officials here ... Read more...
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Indian players reject Hockey India cash award
September 14th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian players have rejected the Rs.25,000 cash award given to them by Hockey India (HI) for winning the inaugural edition of the Asian Champions Trophy ... Read more...
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Qualification for 2012 Olympics tough: Nobbs
September 13th, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India's newly-appointed hockey coach Michael Nobbs Tuesday said the eight-time Olympic champions will have a tough time qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics.The Australian, who ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Goalie Sreejes stars in India’s win over Pakistan
September 11th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 11 (IANS) India registered a sensational 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan via the tie-breaker to lift the first edition of the men's hockey Asian Champion Trophy here ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: India to play attacking game against Pakistan
September 10th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 10 (IANS) India will display aggressive hockey when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the first edition of the men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy here ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: India-Pakistan in final
September 9th, 2011 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 9 (IANS) India will face arch rivals Pakistan in the final of the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament after the two teams drew 2-2 in their ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Indian eves lose 0-4 to China
September 8th, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 8 (IANS) India were outplayed by China 0-4 in the Asian Women's Champions Trophy hockey tournament here Thursday.The goal scorers for China were Zhao Yudiao (6th and ... Read more...
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There is something wrong with Cricket Australia: Chappell
August 22nd, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Aug 22 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels the country's cricket board relying on the Argus report to plug the loopholes in the team suggests there is something ... Read more...
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Injuries prompt Bhutia to ponder over his international career (Lead)
August 18th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is seriously considering ending his international career since he is not able to cope with recurring injuries. He dropped hints ... Read more...
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Injuries may force Bhutia to call it a day
August 18th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is seriously considering an end to his international career as he is not able to cope with recurring injuries. He ... Read more...
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India to face Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy hockey
August 5th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India and arch rivals Pakistan will face-off Sep 9 in the first edition of the men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Ordos, ... Read more...
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Pressure got to me in Ashes, says Johnson
July 12th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 12 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson Tuesday revealed that his desire to bowl flawlessly during his team's failed Ashes campaign backfired on him and led to his ... Read more...
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Opposition parties ask PM to explain Maran fiasco (Lead)
July 7th, 2011 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Chennai, July 7 (IANS) With Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran resigning Thursday, opposition parties flayed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his "inaction" so far and demanded that he explain ... Read more...
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Indians, Pakistanis want better ties: Poll
June 22nd, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Pakistanis and Indians don't view each other favourably, yet despite the visible hostility between the two neighbours, a large majority of people on both sides ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan continue to amass nukes: SIPRI
June 7th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India and Pakistan, South Asia's self-anointed nuclear weapons states and arch rivals, are stockpiling nuclear weapons at a rapid pace, with the two nations adding ... Read more...
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Winning in India bigger than Ashes, says Strauss
May 24th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Captain Andrew Strauss rates victory in India a bigger achievement than winning the Ashes and a step towards becoming the world's best Test side.Strauss, who has ... Read more...
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Mancini now targets Champions League spot for Man City
April 22nd, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Manchetser City boss Roberto Mancini has set a target of four wins in six games to nab a Champions League football spot.City is on a high after booking ... Read more...
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Mourinho under criticism for using negative tactics
April 19th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 19 (ANI): Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is under criticism for using negative tactics in his club's 1-1 draw against arch rivals Barcelona.Madrid is eight points behind Barcelona in La ... Read more...
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I made error of judgement in World Cup semifinal: Afridi
April 11th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, April 11 (IANS) Impressed with Mahendra Singh Dhoni' captaincy in the World Cup final, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said he too should have promoted himself in the order in ... Read more...
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Sreesanth makes the final cut
April 2nd, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's date with destiny continued Saturday.
The seamer, who was not part of the India's original World Cup squad and came in as injury ... Read more...
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Fans predicting Indian win
April 1st, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) With India and Sri Lanka all set to lock horns Saturday in the battle for the cricket World Cup, most fans predicted an Indian win ... Read more...
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Legislator was on his legs for 12 hours to help India win
March 31st, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) While the country prayed and observed all kinds of superstitions for the Men in Blue, a Congress legislator from Madhya Pradesh stood for 12 straight ... Read more...
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Chouhan gifts Bhopal a stadium on India’s win
March 31st, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) After India's victory over arch rivals Pakistan in the World Cup semifinal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced to build a world class cricket ... Read more...
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Cricket fan killed in freak accident in Mohali
March 31st, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 31 (IANS) A young man lost his life when he fell out of his car while celebrating India's stupendous win over arch rivals Pakistan in the World ... Read more...
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Afridi says sorry to Pakistan, but praises team (Lead)
March 31st, 2011 - 2:37 am ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 31 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi Wednesday apologised to his nation for losing the World Cup semifinal to arch-rivals India but praised his team for playing beyond ... Read more...
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We are ready for the final: Dhoni (Lead)
March 31st, 2011 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 31 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday admitted to have erred in reading the pitch in the team's 29-run win against Pakistan, but said his boys were ... Read more...
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Celebrations erupt in Mumbai
March 31st, 2011 - 1:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Mumbai exploded in fireworks, youngsters trooped into the streets carrying the tri-colour and people danced in joy as India made it to the cricket World Cup ... Read more...
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Mumbai erupts in celebrations, awaits manic Saturday (Lead)
March 31st, 2011 - 1:42 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Mumbai exploded in fireworks, youngsters trooped into the streets carrying the tricolour and people danced in joy as India made it to the cricket World Cup ... Read more...
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Playing World Cup final in Mumbai will be memorable: Tendulkar
March 31st, 2011 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 31 (IANS) India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said it would be a memorable occasion for him to play the World Cup final in his Mumbai hometown.
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We read the pitch wrong: Dhoni
March 31st, 2011 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 30 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday admitted to have erred in reading the pitch, but was relieved that things worked in their favour in the end ... Read more...
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We’ve done it, say ecstatic Indians after Mohali win
March 31st, 2011 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Whoops of joy, loud applause, joyful back-slapping and congratulations were exchanged in homes across India while out on the streets, the more exuberant cricket fans ... Read more...
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Corporate India lets hair down watching Mohali semifinal
March 30th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) For once they shed their board room mannerisms and dark suits to erupt in boisterous cheers when Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag hit boundaries ... Read more...
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Sehwag sixth India batsman to score 1,000 runs against Pakistan (Lead)
March 30th, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 30 (IANS) Virender Sehwag Wednesday became the sixth Indian batsman to score 1,000 runs or more against Pakistan in One-day Internationals (ODIs) when he drove the third ... Read more...
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