New Zealand gearing up to put pressure on India
August 19th, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 19 (IANS) New Zealand will look to put India under pressure when the two teams clash here for the first cricket test beginning Wednesday.Despite the series loss ... Read more...
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Magglio Ordonez will announce his retirement on Sunday at Comerica Park
May 30th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Detroit, May 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Magglio Ordóñez, the former Detroit Tigers outfielder, will announce his retirement in a ceremony on Sunday, before a game that will take place at Comerica Park.
The ... Read more...
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Overseas hitters dominate IPL-V
April 23rd, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Six in the top 10 big hitters in the currrent season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are from overseas. Eight of them have ... Read more...
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Clarke not averse to recalling Katich in Australian team
December 16th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) In a desperate move to shore up the injury-hit, out-of-form Australia Test team, skipper Michael Clarke seems inclined to recalling his estranged team mate Simon Katich.Katich, ... Read more...
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South African-born England all-rounder Basil D’Oliveira dead
November 19th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 19 (IANS) South African-born English cricketer Basil D'Oliveira passed away early Saturday morning. D'Oliveira, 80, was not keeping well for some time.
He came into the limelight in ... Read more...
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It’s only a matter of time for Andrew: Trott
July 17th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 17 (IANS) England batsman Jonathan Trott has backed his captain Andrew Strauss and hoped that the opening batsman would come good in the four-match Test series against India ... Read more...
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Trott named England cricketer of the year
June 1st, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) Jonathan Trott, named England's Cricketer of the Year, has dedicated the award to the team and the management.Trott Tuesday night beat his captain, Andrew Strauss, and ... Read more...
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Ponting confident of overhauling his troubled World Cup campaign
March 21st, 2011 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Ahmedabad, Mar 21(ANI): Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he is confident of overhauling his troubled World Cup campaign, and bounce back to his best form in the 'big games' of ... Read more...
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Retain veterans to revive Oz Test cricket: Hopes
March 16th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): To help revive the Australian Test team's fortunes which is on a downward slide, Queensland captain James Hopes has appealed for the retention of older players in Sheffield ... Read more...
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Botha ready to turn it on against the country of his birth
March 13th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) There is one South Africa-born cricketer who is not going to wish luck to Graeme Smith's side as they play Ireland in a World Cup Group ... Read more...
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Falling standard of Sheffield Shield biggest problem of Oz cricket: Ponting
March 13th, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Bengaluru, Mar 13 (ANI): Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the biggest problem facing the Australian cricket team is the falling standard of the Sheffield Shield.While Ponting will tell members of ... Read more...
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Sachin becomes first to score 2000 runs in World Cups (Match highlights)
March 10th, 2011 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar here Wednesday became the first batsman to aggregate 2,000 runs in World Cup history.He scored 27 runs in India's five-wicket win during ... Read more...
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Dutch should focus on improving in T20: Doeschate
February 25th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Talented Ryan ten Doeschate grabbed the first opportunity on the big stage by stroking a dazzling century against England in the World Cup. He, however, rues not ... Read more...
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Kallis is the most sought after South African
February 24th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
By Bharat Sharma
Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Jacques Kallis is the most sought after cricketer of the South African fans gathered here at the Ferozeshah Kotla for their team's opening World Cup ... Read more...
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Can Netherlands take their T20 form into World Cup? (World Cup Countdown)
February 4th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
By Bharat Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Netherlands, who created a sensation by stunning eventual champions England in the World Twenty20 championship last year, are eyeing a similar feat in the ... Read more...
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Minnows rely on individual brilliance to cause upsets (World Cup Countdown)
February 3rd, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Bharat Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Minnows have always sprung a surprise in the cricket World Cup, inspired by individual brilliance. Ireland, Kenya, the Netherlands and Canada are again looking to ... Read more...
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Dumped Hauritz rewarded for astounding domestic performance in December
January 15th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 15(ANI): Australian off-spinner Nathan Hauritz has bounced back from his disappointing Ashes omission by winning the Australian Cricket Association (ACA)'s player of the month award for December.Playing for New ... Read more...
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Bevan will coach Kings XI Punjab in IPL 4
January 5th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab Wednesday appointed former Australian batsman Michael Bevan as its coach for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). "We are thrilled to have ... Read more...
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Felix Hernandez Wins The American League Cy Young Award
November 19th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The supporters of Seattle Mariners must be on cloud nine to know that their favorite Felix Hernandez has bagged the American League Cy Young Award on ... Read more...
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Hughes vows to fight back after being left out of Oz Ashes squad
November 16th, 2010 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 16 (ANI): Opener Philip Hughes, who was not selected in the Australian 17-man Ashes squad, has vowed to fight back and regain his place in the team.Hughes snub shows ... Read more...
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England will feel Ashes statistical heat
October 31st, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct. 31 (ANI): With the exception of Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood, England will feel the statistical heat when it comes to a comparison of Ashes-related performances with Australia, says author ... Read more...
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Dutchman Ryan ten Doeschate named ICC Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year
October 6th, 2010 - 9:58 pm ICT by BNO News
BENGALURU, INDIA (BNO NEWS) -- Netherlands' all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday was named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year during the LG ICC Awards in ... Read more...
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Gavaskar tops Bradman in ‘fantasy’ selectors’ ‘In a League of Their Own’ stakes
October 4th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 4 (ANI): One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sir Donald Bradman's Test batting average of 99.94 puts him in a league of his own, but not everyone is ... Read more...
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Ponting not expecting miracles on India tour
September 19th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 19 (IANS) Minutes before leaving for the all-important India tour, Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting Sunday said he is not expecting miracles from his team but will demand a high ... Read more...
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Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas says he lost out on a lot of fun while working
August 22nd, 2010 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 22 (ANI): Hollywood star Michael Douglas, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer, now thinks he lost out on a lot of fun while working hard for fame."Maybe I could ... Read more...
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Ponting denies retirement rumours
August 5th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 5 (ANI): Denying speculation over his retirement this summer, Ricky Ponting has said he is more than happy playing cricket for Australia and captaining his country.Ponting, 35, had been ... Read more...
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Ponting not in favour of changes in Oz batting line up for India tour
July 26th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jul 26 (ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the prospect of changes to the team's batting line-up for October's Test tour of India is remote.Only Simon Katich (46.75) and ... Read more...
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Australian bowling stocks receive lukewarm praise before first ODI against England
June 21st, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 21 (ANI): The Australian cricket team's wobbly start to their one-day tour of England has attracted lukewarm praise.According to The Telegraph, the Australian bowling looks thoroughly ordinary in the run-up ... Read more...
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Smith should be included in the Ashes squad: Chappell
May 13th, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 13 (IANS) Former Australian captain Greg Chappell said all rounder Steven Smith should be included in the Ashes team after his splendid performance in the World Twenty20.
Chappell, who has worked ... Read more...
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Smith can help Australia regain Ashes: Greg Chappell
May 13th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 13 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Greg Chappell has said that young all-rounder Steven Smith has the talent needed to help Australia regain the Ashes, after his match winning performance in ... Read more...
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Prior says winning Wisden accolade priceless
April 15th, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.15 (ANI): England Test wicketkeeper Matt Prior, who was brutally axed from the national World Twenty20 squad two weeks ago, has said that he still retains faith in his abilities to ... Read more...
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Pietersen scores his first IPL half-century (Statistical highlights)
April 3rd, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, April 3 (IANS) Kevin Pietersen's knock (66 off 44 balls) against Kings XI Punjab was his first half-century in Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pietersen, who was playing his first match for ... Read more...
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Watson has the ability to become world’s best all rounder, says Ponting
November 17th, 2009 - 4:26 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 17(ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes all rounder Shane Watson has the capability to become the world's premier all-rounder in the coming years.Ponting said that with England's Andrew Flintoff retiring ... Read more...
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`Pup’ Clarke keen to learn new Twenty20 tricks from veterans
October 20th, 2009 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct. 20 (ANI): Australia's new Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke says he is willing to learn new tricks to ensure the team's number one position in this format of the game as ... Read more...
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Don Bradman off from Australian citizenship test
September 17th, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Sep 17(ANI): Australian legend Sir Don Bradman, the country's sporting idol at the height of the Great Depression, has been completely ignored in the new citizenship test introduced by the ... Read more...
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