No problem batting in any position: Naman Ojha
April 28th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha, who recently relinquished his opening spot to Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, Saturday said he had no problems batting ... Read more...
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Graeme Smith recovering well from ankle surgery
April 26th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, April 26 (IANS) South African Test captain Graeme Smith is recovering well after undergoing surgery on his left ankle three weeks ago.Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement ... Read more...
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Birthday boy Tendulkar releases book on his 100th ton
April 24th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 24 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, on his 39th birthday Tuesday, released a book commemorating his 100th international century titled 'Sachin - A Tribute To The Legend' ... Read more...
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Knight Riders cruise to five-wicket win over Chargers (Lead)
April 23rd, 2012 - 3:17 am ICT by IANS
Cuttack, April 23 (IANS) Deccan Chargers slumped to their fifth consecutive loss in
the Indian Premier League (IPL) losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets at
the Barabati Stadium here ... Read more...
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Lehmann hopes his bowlers will do well in death overs
April 18th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Deccan Chargers coach Darren Lehmann Wednesday admitted that poor bowling in the death overs had cost his team two wins in the Indian Premier League ... Read more...
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Law to step down as Bangladesh coach in June
April 16th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, April 16 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Stuart Law announced Monday that he would quit as the Bangladesh head coach after his contract expires in June.Law will step down after ... Read more...
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Sachin best to decide his retirement: Azhar
April 13th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin Friday said it sould be left to Sachin Tendulkar to decide his own retirement.Azharuddin said retirement is a purely personal ... Read more...
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What happened to Mongoose bats?
April 12th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The long handle-short blade Mongoose bat that was made famous in the third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by Australian legend Matthew Hayden ... Read more...
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Windies collapse leaves Test against Australia wide open
April 11th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 11 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies lost the plot in a disastrous 25-minute period before tea on the fourth day here Tuesday, to leave the opening Test against Australia ... Read more...
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Dhoni has learnt to live with pressure: Fleming
April 11th, 2012 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming admits the defending champions were put under tremendous pressure by Delhi Daredevils and has appreciated his captain Mahendra Singh ... Read more...
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F1 circuit drive ‘terrorised’ Dale Steyn
April 10th, 2012 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, April 10 (IANS) South African speedster Dale Steyn creates the fear of god whenever he runs in at a batsman. But the World's No.1 Test bowler was ... Read more...
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Chanderpaul hails West Indies’ rookies
April 9th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 9 (IANS/CMC) Experienced West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has praised the maturity of the side's younger players and said their performance against Australia in the first Test here ... Read more...
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Chanderpaul’s 25th Test ton put West Indies on top
April 9th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 9 (IANS/CMC) Shivnarine Chanderpaul's 25th Test century underpinned a gallant batting effort as West Indies battled their way into a strong position on the second day of the ... Read more...
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We need to train hard: Gilchrist
April 9th, 2012 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, April 9 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab needs to train harder to get their campaign back on track, captain Adam Gilchrist said after his team's second successive loss in the ... Read more...
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Jayawardene, Pietersen join Delhi Daredevils
April 8th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Mahela Jayawardene and explosive batsman Kevin Pietersen arrived here Sunday, a day after completing their national duty for Sri Lanka and England respectively."I am looking ... Read more...
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Deonarine named in Windies squad for first Test
April 5th, 2012 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 5 (IANS/CMC) Left-hander Narsingh Deonarine has been recalled after two years in the wilderness while out-of-form openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell have clinched spots in the 13-man ... Read more...
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Sachin’s calmness at other end helped, says destructive Levi
April 5th, 2012 - 1:40 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians' batsman Richard Levi said his opening partner Sachin Tendulkar provided the calmness he needed during his electric knock against the Chennai Super Kings ... Read more...
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Ponting calls for separate window for IPL
April 3rd, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 3 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has once again highlighted the need for a separate window for the Indian Premier League (IPL).Ponting, who played in the inaugural ... Read more...
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Ponting wary of Windies threat
April 3rd, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 3 (IANS/CMC) Former captain Ricky Ponting says Australia are bracing for a strong challenge from a rejuvenated West Indies and would spare no effort in thoroughly preparing for ... Read more...
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Six Chinese cricketers to train in England
April 2nd, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 2 (IANS) Six young and gifted cricketers from China will spend the summer here, working with British coaches to learn the tricks of the trade and to inspire ... Read more...
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World Cup performance exceeded my expectations: Yuvraj
April 1st, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh, who made a telling contribution in India's World Cup triumph a year ago, says he never expected to do well in the ... Read more...
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Smith credits daughter for resurgence
April 1st, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 1 (IANS/CMC) Dashing West Indies batsman Dwayne Smith says his six-year-old daughter Niyesha is a key reason behind his resurgence.The 28-year-old right-hander has enjoyed a purple patch of ... Read more...
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Tendulkar joins Mumbai’s conditioning camp
March 31st, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar Saturday joined the Mumbai Indians conditioning camp at the Wankhede Stadium for the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) commencing April ... Read more...
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Gold coins for Daredevils, if they win IPL
March 31st, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Delhi Daredevils squad stands a chance to win gold medals if they win the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).George Muthoot, ... Read more...
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Windies beat Australia by 14 runs in second T20
March 31st, 2012 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 31 (IANS/CMC) For the second time in as many weeks, West Indies walked away with a share of the spoils after they beat Australia by 14 runs to ... Read more...
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Doeschate has no regrets for opting out of T20 cup qualifiers
March 30th, 2012 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Dutchman Ryan ten Doeschate is disappointed at the Netherlands not making the cut for the Twenty20 World Cup, but has no regrets for skipping the tournament ... Read more...
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Bravo-Ramdin-Rampaul-Barath return boosts T&T;
March 29th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Port Of Spain (Trinidad), March 29 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago will be strengthened by the return of four international players for their regional four-day semifinal clash with Barbados this weekend.The ... Read more...
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I always look forward to the IPL: Morgan
March 28th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders player Eoin Morgan says he always looks forward to learning lessons from the Indian Premier League, which the left hander holds as a ... Read more...
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Pune Warriors sign Michael Clarke for IPL-V
March 28th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has signed-up with Pune Warriors India for his debut season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), replacing marquee player Yuvraj Singh in ... Read more...
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Former captains pay rich tributes to Dravid at BCCI ceremony
March 27th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Indian cricket board, in a glittering ceremony Tuesday, felicitated former captain and legendary batsman Rahul Dravid, who retired from international cricket earlier in the month.Former ... Read more...
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Tendulkar inspired Umesh to work on a new delivery (Lead)
March 27th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils' young fast bowler Umesh Yadav feels that variation and change of pace will be crucial in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and ... Read more...
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Irfan stars as Baroda beat Punjab in Mushtaq Ali final
March 27th, 2012 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) All-rounder Irfan Pathan played a cameo with the bat and then starred with the ball to help Baroda beat Punjab by eight runs in the ... Read more...
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Change of pace and variation crucial in Twenty20: Umesh Yadav
March 27th, 2012 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils' young fast bowler Umesh Yadav feels that variation and change of pace will be crucial in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Umesh, who was ... Read more...
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Roach slapped with fine over Lee incident
March 27th, 2012 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Gros Islet (St.Lucia), March 27 (IANS/CMC) West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has been fined half his match fee for his altercation with Australian speedster Brett Lee during the fifth One-Day ... Read more...
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Ramnarine resigns as WIPA president
March 27th, 2012 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain (Trinidad), March 27 (IANS/CMC) Combative West Indies Players Association (WIPA) chief Dinanath Ramnarine has resigned as head of the organisation.In brief statement posted on the WIPA website Monday, ... Read more...
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