Rajasthan retain Ranji Trophy
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) There was no drama or theatrics on the last day of the Ranji Trophy cricket final as Rajasthan retained the trophy on the basis of their ... Read more...
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Dravid becomes top scorer of the year
November 14th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Indian batting great Rahul Dravid Monday surpassed England batsman Ian Bell to become the most prolific scorer in Tests played so far this year. "The ... Read more...
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Haven’t got the credit for scoring so many runs: Chanderpaul
November 6th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In an indirect attack on his cricket board, West Indies' veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who en route his 24th Test century became the second highest ... Read more...
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Sehwag, Ishant ruled out of ODI series
August 22nd, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India opener Virender Sehwag and fast bowler Ishant Sharma have been ruled out of the One-day series against England.Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane and Jharkhand ... Read more...
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We have to win The Oval Test to restore pride: Dravid
August 17th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Former captain Rahul Dravid has said India have to restore their pride by winning the fourth and final cricket Test of the series against England at ... Read more...
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Dhyan Chand Award for former Indian football captain Shabbir Ali
July 26th, 2011 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) For former Indian captain Shabbir Ali it was better late than never as on Tuesday he became the first footballer to get the prestigious ... Read more...
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Dravid happy to complete unfinished job at Lord’s
July 24th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 24 (IANS) Rahul Dravid says that scoring a century at Lord's was like turning the clock back to 1996 when he missed a century on debut by ... Read more...
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England out to challenge India’s Test supremacy (Preview)
July 20th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) India are the No.1 cricketing nation in every respect and England are out to challenge this on the field in a cracker of a four-Test ... Read more...
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Cook hits back at Atherton
June 28th, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 28 (IANS) England's cricket ODI captain Alastair Cook hit back at former skipper Michael Atherton after the latter criticised his batting style and fielding capabilities.Atherton described Cook "a ... Read more...
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Gambhir to lead in T20, ODIs in absence of Dhoni (Lead)
May 13th, 2011 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir has been named captain of India's Twenty20 and ODI team for the tour to West Indies next month while Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin ... Read more...
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Giant-killers Tuskers tame Knight Riders by 17 runs (Lead)
May 5th, 2011 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, May 5 (IANS) Brad Hodge's final over burst and a double wicket maiden by Raiphi Gomez propelled Kochi Tuskers to a sensational 17-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders ... Read more...
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Kirsten and his merry men did India proud (Lead)
April 3rd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) When the Indian team carried aloft on their shoulders coach Gary Kirsten during their victory lap after their World Cup triumph, it was an acknowledgement of ... Read more...
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Waugh slams selectors for dropping Hussey
February 27th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 27 (IANS) Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has slammed the selectors for dropping prolific scorer Michael Hussey from the World Cup squad. "If he was going to play in any ... Read more...
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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu in position of strength
December 16th, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu took command against Gujarat and were within sight of taking a first innings lead at the end of the second day's play in their final round ... Read more...
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Ranji Trophy: Pressure on Tamil Nadu against Mumbai
December 7th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu would be praying for divine benevolence by way of dry weather over the next four days when they take on leaders Mumbai in a crucial Group ... Read more...
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Disappointed Yuvraj questions his omission
September 20th, 2010 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Patiala (Punjab), Sep 20 (IANS) India's middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh Monday questioned his omission from the Indian Test cricket squad for the two-match series against Australia.
"Selection is not in my hands. ... Read more...
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Yuvraj dropped, Pujara drafted in Indian Test squad (Lead)
September 20th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) All-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been dropped from the Indian cricket squad for the two Test series against Australia and in his place comes in young Saurashtra strokemaker ... Read more...
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Yuvraj axed from Test squad, Pujara included
September 20th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Flambuoyant left-hand batsman Yuvraj Singh was dropped while temperamental fast bowler Sreesanth was included in the Test squad for the two-Test series against Australia starting Oct 1. ... Read more...
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Chennai Super Kings squad announced, Flintoff ruled out (Lead)
August 11th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who is recovering from a knee surgery, has been ruled out of the Chennai Super Kings squad for the Champions League T20 cricket ... Read more...
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Flintoff out of CSK squad for Champions League
August 11th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings will be without Andrew Flintoff in the Champions League T20 cricket tournament beginning Sep 10 in South Africa as the England all-rounder is yet ... Read more...
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Henry will be spending much time on bench
June 5th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 5 (IANS) French striker Thierry Henry finds himself out of favour with coach Raymond Domenech and faces more time on the bench in South Africa during the football World ... Read more...
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Hayden lauds former mate Langer for breaking the Don’s first class record
July 24th, 2009 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Somerset (UK)/Sydney, July 24 (ANI): Former Australian opener Mathew Hayden has lauded former mate and opening partner Justin Langer for overtaking the legendary Sir Donald Bradman as his country's most prolific scorer ... Read more...
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Royals and Chargers clash to be among the top four
May 10th, 2009 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kimberley, May 10 (IANS) Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals will fight to maintain their position among the top four when they meet in Indian Premier League (IPL) at De Beers Diamond Oval ... Read more...
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Ponting confident of ending his Indian jinx
September 30th, 2008 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 30 (IANS) Ricky Ponting's record against India is not commensurate with the kind of player he is and the Australian captain is determined to end his jinx in the upcoming ... Read more...
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Srikkanth appointed chief selector, Yashpal makes a comeback
September 27th, 2008 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Former India captain Krish Srikkanth has replaced Dilip Vengsarkar as the chairman of the senior selection committee, the Indian cricket board announced after its Annual General Meeting here ... Read more...
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Srikkanth is chief selector, Yashpal back in panel
September 26th, 2008 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth is the new chairman of the national selectors. He will be joined by a brand new committee with two former Test stars and ... Read more...
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Don’t underestimate us: Mike Hussey
September 24th, 2008 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 24 (IANS) Australia's most prolific scorer in the last couple of years Michael Hussey says his team may be inexperienced, but India would make a big mistake by underestimating their ... Read more...
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Hayden wants to recover fully before tour to India
August 26th, 2008 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Aug 26 (IANS) Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who pulled out of the one-day series against Bangladesh due to a strained achilles tendon, feels that the break would see him return to ... Read more...
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Former cricketers pay tribute to Ashok Mankad
August 1st, 2008 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Former Indian cricketers paid rich tribute to Ashok Mankad, who died here Friday, describing him as a prolific scorer in domestic cricket and possessing great tactical acumen in ... Read more...
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Smith will be fit for the first Test against England: Arthur
June 3rd, 2008 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 3 (IANS) South African captain Graeme Smith, who injured his hamstring during the Indian Premier League semifinal and was a doubtful starter for the series against England, will be fit ... Read more...
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India hope to be lucky in U-19 World Cup final
March 1st, 2008 - 9:30 pm ICT by admin
(Preview)Kaula Lumpur, March 1 (IANS) Champions in 2000 and undefeated here, India will start with an advantage against South Africa in the final of the under-19 World Cup Sunday as they have ... Read more...
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