We will rotate the openers, says Sehwag
February 7th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 7 (IANS) India opener Virender Sehwag said Tuesday the team will be rotating opening batsmen and in Wednesday's second ODI against Sri Lanka he would be replacing ... Read more...
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Hilfenhaus to replace injured Lee in Australian ODI squad
February 6th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 6 (IANS) In-form Test bowler Ben Hilfenhaus has replaced Brett Lee in the Australia ODI squad for the ongoing cricket tri-series involving India and Sri Lanka.Lee has been ... Read more...
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Warner’s switch-hit can become popular in Tests: Hussey
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 2 (IANS) Australia's Twenty20 specialist David Hussey feels that his team mate David Warner's switch-hit is a phenomenon that could become a prominent Test cricket shot.Th left-handed Warner ... Read more...
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Decision to field backfired: Dhoni
February 1st, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 1 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his decision to field in the first T20 International against Australia backfired, leading to a 31-run defeat at the ANZ ... Read more...
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Team not embarrassed, hoping to fare better in ODIs: Ashwin
January 27th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 27 (IANS) India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that nothing went the team's way in the Test series against Australia and hoped a for a better performance in the ... Read more...
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Bopanna, Bhupathi aim to do well in all Slams before Olympics
January 18th, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Indian doubles tennis player Rohan Bopanna said Wednesday that the focus will be on all the Grand Slams ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.Bopanna, who ... Read more...
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India on the brink of defeat at Perth (Lead)
January 15th, 2012 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 15 (IANS) India were on the brink of defeat in the third Test, with 165 for six at lunch on day three at the WACA Ground here Sunday, ... Read more...
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Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Australia, third Test, Day Two
January 14th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 14 (IANS) The scoreboard of Australia's first innings at lunch on day two of the third Test here Saturday.India first innings: 161Australia first innings:
Ed Cowan ... Read more...
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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Mumbai to set up final date with Rajasthan
January 13th, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Friday entered the Ranji Trophy final by virtue of their big first-innings lead against Mumbai and they now meet Rajasthan at home in ... Read more...
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Lara says Dhoni should get another chance
January 13th, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Legendary West Indies batsmen Brian Lara Friday backed beleaguered India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni saying he needs another chance despite the team's poor run in ... Read more...
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Not worried with Zaheer’s comments: Ponting
January 11th, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is not bothered with Zaheer Khan calling him a grinder and said he was happy with his batting style."What Zaheer has ... Read more...
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Tendulkar closing in on 100th international ton (Lead)
January 6th, 2012 - 9:23 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar was nearing his 100th international ton as India made 243 for three in the second innings, trailing Australia by 225 runs, ... Read more...
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Lunch scoreboard: India vs Australia, Second Test, Day Four
January 6th, 2012 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ... Read more...
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Expected us to do better in Australia, says Dravid
January 5th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) India's batting great Rahul Dravid said he expected his team to perform better in Australia than what it did on the disastrous summer tour of England.India ... Read more...
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Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Australia, Second Test, Day Two
January 4th, 2012 - 8:57 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ... Read more...
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We have intimidated Indian batsmen, says Pattinson
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Australia's young fast bowling sensation James Pattinson, who picked up four for 43, feels that the Indian batsmen have been intimidated with the aggression of ... Read more...
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Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Australia, Second Test, Day One
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:02 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the first day of the second cricket Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ... Read more...
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Australia will whitewash India, says McGrath
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath has predicted that Australia will beat India 4-0 in the ongoing four-match series here Down Under.Australia thrashed India by 122 runs ... Read more...
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Sachin will not score 100th ton in Australia: McGrath
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend McGrath predicted that India's Sachin Tendulkar will remain stranded on 99 international centuries at least for the rest of the summer.McGrath ... Read more...
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Bounce India out from Sydney ground, says Clarke
December 31st, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 31 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke challenged his bowlers to bounce India out from the second Test that starts Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)."I love the ... Read more...
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Clarke expects Indian fightback in Sydney
December 29th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke wants his team to be consistent throughout the series against a "formidable" Indian team, following their 122-run win in the first Test ... Read more...
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Boxing Day Test was like a dream come true: Pattinson
December 29th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Australia's young fast bowler James Pattinson Thursday said the Boxing Day Test against India was like a dream come true for him.Pattinson, who was adjudged ... Read more...
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We can chase anything under 300, says Sehwag
December 28th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) India's vice-captain Virender Sehwag says India can chase anything less than 300 to win the first cricket Test after "the best bowling side I have ... Read more...
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I have a lot more cricket left in me: Haddin
December 28th, 2011 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia's Test vice-captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin believes that his place in the team is not under threat despite his unimpressive performance in the ongoing ... Read more...
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Ian Chappell concerned with lack of depth in Australian batting
December 22nd, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 22 (IANS) Former captain Ian Chappell feels that lack of emerging talent in Australian batting was allowing struggling veteran players like Ricky Ponting to prolong their careers."It's an ... Read more...
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Big Bash: Quiney guides Stars to eight-run win over Heat
December 20th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, Dec 20 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Royals batsman Rob Quiney smashed 97 runs off 60 balls to help Melbourne Stars register an eight-run victory over Brisbane Heat at the Gabba ... Read more...
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McGrath warns India against Australian quicks; backs Ponting
December 20th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 20 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath warned India to watch out for Australia's fast bowlers and said he expected Ricky Ponting to find form in the ... Read more...
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Bowling will be India’s weak link: Warne
December 19th, 2011 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, Dec 19 (IANS) Australia's spin legend Shane Warne feels that bowling will be India's weak link in the four-Test series starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day.Warne said injuries to ... Read more...
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McGrath ready to mentor Australian fast bowlers
December 18th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 18 (IANS) Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath wants to act as a mentor to help and guide the country's new generation of pacemen. As the first word ... Read more...
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Rookie of 2007, Ishant back in Australia with excitement
December 16th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 16 (IANS) India fast bowler Ishant Sharma said the fiercely fought 2007-08 series against Australia helped him emerge as a better bowler in international cricket.The 23-year-old tall, lanky ... Read more...
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India will rely on swing: Zaheer
December 15th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 15 (IANS) India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan says the bowling unit will depend on swing against the struggling Australian batting that has proved vulnerable to the moving ball ... Read more...
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Can’t be complacent against Australia, says Fletcher
December 12th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher Monday asserted that India must not get complacent in the Test series down under and should not read much into Australia's ... Read more...
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Team ready for Oz test, will stay off controversy: Dhoni
December 12th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) Looking refreshed after a welcome break, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at pains Monday to drive home the point that an injury-free Indian team is ... Read more...
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Congratulations pour in for Sehwag
December 9th, 2011 - 12:55 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Cricket fraternity and fans hailed India's explosive opener Virender Sehwag's sensational 219, the highest by any player in One-day internationals.Congratulatory messages poured in from ... Read more...
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Australia’s teen bowling sensation Cummins doubtful for India series
December 7th, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia's teen bowling sensation Patrick Cummins is doubtful for the four-match Test series against India as scans on his heel revealed the injury to be worse ... Read more...
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