US Open: India’s Somdev makes a first-round exit
August 28th, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) India's Somdev Devvarman made a first round exit from the men's singles of the US Open tennis tournament, going down to Spaniard Ruben Ramirez ... Read more...
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Dhoni bags Spirit of Cricket award, Trott is Cricketer of the Year
September 13th, 2011 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the Spirit of Cricket Award at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards while England batsman Jonathan Trott was named ... Read more...
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Dhoni and his boys hailed for recalling Bell
August 1st, 2011 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
Nottingham, Aug 1 (IANS) India's cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys were hailed by the cricketing world for upholding the spirit of the game by recalling England batsman ... Read more...
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Hope cricket can bring India and Pakistan closer: Lorgat
March 28th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 28 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat hopes Wednesday's World Cup semifinal clash between India and Pakistan would bring the two countries closer.Cricket has ... Read more...
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World Cup has proved 50-over cricket is here to stay: Pawar
March 21st, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) President Sharad Pawar Monday praised the quality of cricket being played in the ongoing World Cup and said the popularity of ... Read more...
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Pakistan team not bothered by Shiv Sena’s World Cup threats: Waqar Younis
February 21st, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Feb 21(ANI): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said that the World Cup team is not worried by the threats issued by right-wing Indian political party Shiv Sena.Shiv Sena had last ... Read more...
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Murali’s achievements will inspire new generation of young cricketers: Pawar
July 17th, 2010 - 11:03 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 17(ANI): ICC President Sharad Pawar on Saturday paid tribute to Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who will play his final Test match when Sri Lanka face India at Galle ... Read more...
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ICC applauds Pak-Australia series as a triumph of cricket spirit
July 12th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, July 12 (ANI): The ICC today welcomed the initiative currently underway in England as Pakistan hosts Australia in a two-Test series beginning on Tuesday at Lord's. With international matches not currently ... Read more...
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ICC president meets Cricket Ireland officials
June 9th, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, June 9 (ANI): ICC President David Morgan travelled to Dundalk, Co. Louth to meet with directors of Cricket Ireland as part of the ongoing process of information sharing with members.An ICC ... Read more...
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Capello reverses decision, now ready to invite WAGs to nurture team spirit
April 27th, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 27 (ANI): Taking a softer line with "WAG culture" in order to nurture a team spirit, England coach Fabio Capello has reversed his decision by saying that he is prepared ... Read more...
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Gul hoping to get fit in time for ICC T20 World Championship
April 13th, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr.13 (ANI): Injured Pakistan fast bowler, Umar Gul, has expressed the hope of getting fit in time for the upcoming ICC World T20 Championship in West Indies.Gul, who suffered a shoulder ... Read more...
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Canada- Russia Hockey Game Ends In Full Throttle
February 25th, 2010 - 8:37 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
VANCOUVER, Feb 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Canada smashed off Russia, moving in to the semifinals of the Vancouver Olympics. Not only did they take the lead over the Russians but this ... Read more...
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Benn banned for two ODIs, fines for Haddin and Johnson
December 18th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Dec 18 (IANS) West Indies spinner Benn Suleiman has been handed a two ODI ban while Australians Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson were fined match fees for their on-field altercation during ... Read more...
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ICC centenary medals presented to six Australia volunteers
November 27th, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane (Australia), Nov.27 (ANI): Cricket Australia has become the latest country to honour its volunteers when it presented ICC centenary medals to its six volunteers before the start of the second day's ... Read more...
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Snake catching training for fire fighters in Orissa
November 8th, 2009 - 7:23 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8(ANI): Fire fighters of Bhubaneswar in Orissa are all set to undergo an extensive training for catching snakes in the wake of a rise in the population of reptiles.The ... Read more...
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Liverpool, Villa, Arsenal post wins in English Premier League
September 20th, 2009 - 5:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (DPA) Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool won 3-2 at West Ham United Saturday to go third in the English Premier League.
West Ham came from behind twice but ... Read more...
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Lisa Ray says she didn’t react after learning about her cancer
September 14th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 14 (ANI): Bollywood star Lisa Ray, who was recently diagnosed with incurable cancer, said that she didn't react after learning that she had Multiple Myeloma.The Kasoor star revealed the ... Read more...
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Tendulkar, Dhoni feature in video supporting ICC Champions Trophy 2009
September 9th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Sep.9 (ANI): Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhire have joined several top cricketers of the world to promote this year's ICC Champions Trophy.They also ... Read more...
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ICC confirms suspected bookie approached Aussie player
August 19th, 2009 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 19 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday confirmed that its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has received a report from the Australian team management on a man, suspected of links ... Read more...
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Pak players not exposed to bookmakers: ICC
August 10th, 2009 - 9:11 pm ICT by IBNS
Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS) The ICC today confirmed its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) had investigated suggestions that Indian bookmakers came into contact with Pakistan players at their hotel in Colombo during ... Read more...
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No evidence of bookies approaching Pakistani players: ICC
August 10th, 2009 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Aug 10 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its anti-corruption officials have found no evidence of Pakistani cricketers being approached by bookies during their tour of Sri Lanka.
The ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka Cricket board meets ICC CEO Lorgat in Colombo
July 20th, 2009 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, July 20 (ANI): ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Friday met with officials from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in Colombo as part of the ongoing process of information sharing with ... Read more...
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Ponting wants his team to forget about Flintoff’s retirement
July 16th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 16 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has told his team not to lose focus in the wake of Andrew Flintoff's retirement announcement."Whenever he plays ... you can see that ... Read more...
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Admire Sonia Gandhi for political sagacity: Pranab
May 20th, 2009 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said he admires party president Sonia Gandhi for her "political sagacity and great spirit of renunciation" for being unwilling to ... Read more...
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Mumbai Indians looking for revenge against Deccan Chargers
May 5th, 2009 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Centurion, May 5 (IANS) Both Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians will be hungry for a win when they meet in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Centurion Park here Wednesday. ... Read more...
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Elections, fears of violence still featured at S African IPL
April 19th, 2009 - 9:29 am ICT by IANS
By Fakir Hassen
Cape Town, April 19 (IANS) The uniting spirit of sport was highlighted in a rather unique way at the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL II) here Saturday ... Read more...
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ICC President, CEO meet New Zealand Cricket board
April 2nd, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr.2 (ANI): ICC President David Morgan and Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Thursday met the board of New Zealand Cricket as part of their ongoing process of information sharing with Members.The ... Read more...
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Six Barbados greats in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
February 27th, 2009 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai,Feb 27 (IANS) Six great West Indian cricketers, all from Barbados, were inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricketb Hall of Fame at Kensington Oval.
Garfield Sobers, the three Ws ... Read more...
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Rooney `nutmegged by youngster during Nike advert shoot
February 15th, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.15 (ANI): Manchester United and England football star Wayne Rooney was left embarrassed twice by a youngster during the filming of the formers latest Nike advert. Footage leaked from the ... Read more...
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ICC not to tolerate doping scandals to tarnish crickets image
February 11th, 2009 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Feb.11 (ANI): Shortly after the Indian Premier League (IPL) slapped a year long ban on Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif , the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said that ... Read more...
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Punjab Gold Cup will help us prepare for World Cup: Dutch hockey coach
February 2nd, 2009 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) Dutch hockey coach Michel van den Heuvel feels that his team's experience at the Punjab Gold Cup will help the players prepare well for the 2010 World Cup ... Read more...
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ICC President says Oz-Proteas series illustrates Test crickets viability
January 8th, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan.8 (ANI): ICC President David Morgan today said the thrilling Test series between Australia and South Africa once again illustrated the continued viability of the longest form of the game.
He ... Read more...
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ICC launches Cricket Hall of Fame in association with FICA
January 2nd, 2009 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Jan 2 (ANI): ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat today announced the formation of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, in association with the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), as ... Read more...
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ICC chief executive targets slow over-rates and verbal abuse
December 17th, 2008 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Dec 17 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said there was a feel-good factor about Test matches after the tie between India and England and has asked the umpires to crack ... Read more...
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Lorgat to target slow over-rates, verbal abuse
December 17th, 2008 - 10:54 am ICT by ANI
Dubai, Dec.17 (ANI): ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has identified slow over-rates and verbal abuse as two key areas that must be kept in check for cricket to maintain its feel-good ... Read more...
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