Australia to rest Mike Hussey against India
February 11th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Feb 11 (IANS) Australia will be resting veteran batsman Mike Hussey for Sunday's One-Day International against India while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been brought back into the squad ... Read more...
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Watson needs another week to recover fully
February 11th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 11 (IANS) Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson Saturday said he needs another week to recover fully from his calf injury and is not pushing himself for an international ... Read more...
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Gayle smashes 44-ball century in BPL
February 10th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mirpur (Dhaka), Feb 10 (IANS) West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle struck an unbeaten 44-ball 101 to guide Barisal Burners to a 10-wicket win over Sylhet Royals in a Bangaldesh ... Read more...
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Australia edge Sri Lanka by five runs
February 10th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 10 (IANS) Angelo Matthew's valiant 50 went in vain as Australia scored a five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third match of the ODI tri-series here Friday.Sri ... Read more...
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Aamir prays for Yuvraj’s quick recovery
February 9th, 2012 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 9 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says he is praying that cricket all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, battling lung cancer, recovers and returns to the field soon."He is a ... Read more...
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Dhoni relieved after India’s first ODI win overseas since June
February 8th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 8 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday heaved a sigh of relief after the World Champions won their first One-day International since June last year.India defeated Sri ... Read more...
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Yuvraj will fight his illness, says Sehwag
February 7th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 7 (IANS) India vice-captain Virender Sehwag Tuesday said the whole team is praying for a speedy recovery of Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the US ... Read more...
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Government will help Yuvraj: Sports minister
February 6th, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's Sports Minister Ajay Maken has assured help for star cricket all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the US for a malignant lung ... Read more...
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Dhoni laments poor bowling performance
February 5th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 5 (IANS) India' joy at winning their first match on the Australian tour was short-lived as they slumped to a 65-run defeat against the hosts in the tri-series ... Read more...
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Super Kings bag Jadeja for $2 m in IPL Auction
February 4th, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was bought for a whopping $2 million by Chennai Super Kings in a hotly contested battle at the Indian Premier League (IPL) ... Read more...
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Ravindra Jadeja will be top draw in IPl auction
February 3rd, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 3 (IANS) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the top draw when some 144 players from 11 countries go under the hammer at Saturday's auction for the 2012 ... Read more...
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8 Indians, 32 Australians, 30 South Africans for IPL-5 auction
January 30th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 30 (IANS) Eight Indians, including veteran Test batsman V.V.S. Laxman, 32 Australians and 30 South Africans will be among the 144 players up for sale in the Indian ... Read more...
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Australia drop Marsh, rest Haddin for ODI tri-series
January 30th, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) Australia's out-of-form batsman Shaun Marsh was dropped while wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was rested for the first three ODIs of the tri-series against India and Sri Lanka ... Read more...
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Kapil ashamed but says time to back India team (Lead)
January 20th, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev Friday said he was ashamed with the cricket team's performance Down Under but felt that under-fire captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ... Read more...
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We should support Dhoni and team, says Kapil
January 20th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev said Friday that under-fire cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni deserves to be backed as long as he leads the side."Dhoni ... Read more...
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Gayle signs two-year contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore
January 20th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) West Indies' explosive batsman Chris Gayle, who was replacement player last season, was Friday signed up by Bangalore Royal Challengers for two seasons in the Indian ... Read more...
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My chances are running out, says Marsh
January 17th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 17 (IANS) Australian batsman Shaun Marsh admitted he is in danger of losing his place in the Test side after a slew of failures in the ongoing series ... Read more...
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Ali is very naughty: Aditi Rao Hydari
January 15th, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) From a character artist in "Delhi 6" to a sexy mother in "Yeh Sali Zindagi", Aditi Rao Hydari is getting younger with her roles. Now she ... Read more...
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Rotation policy helping Test team: Cricket Australia
January 8th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melburne, Jan 8 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) high performance manager Pat Howard feels that its rotation policy will help strengthen the Test side rather than compromise on performance.Howard says CA ... Read more...
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Australian media digs up Monkeygate to tarnish Tendulkar’s image
January 2nd, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is Sachin Tendulkar's favourite venue, looking at his staggering average here of 221, and there can't be a more perfect ... Read more...
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Clarke, Dhoni feel there won’t be a Monkeygate thanks to IPL
January 2nd, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his Australian counterpart Michael Clarke believe the Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought cricketers of the two countries together ... Read more...
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Big Bash: Renegades beat Thunder for first win
December 30th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
S0ydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Chris Gayle's explosive 75 off 54 balls went in vain as the Sydney Thunder lost to Melbourne Renegades by six runs in Twenty20 Big Bash League ... Read more...
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Tendulkar rises to fourth in Test rankings, Siddle in top 10
December 30th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Dec 30 (IANS) India's Sachin Tendulkar has moved two places to fourth in the latest International Cricket Council rankings for Test batsmen while the man who dismissed him ... Read more...
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Watson could miss entire series against India
December 27th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson's recovery from a calf injury has been slower than expected and he could miss the entire Test series against India.Watson was ... Read more...
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Sydney Sixers win Big Bash thriller
December 27th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 27 (IANS) Sydney Sixers registered their second victory in the Twenty20 Big Bash League here Tuesday after a thrilling two-run win over Melbourne Stars.Stars' number ten batsman Clint ... Read more...
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Handling injuries Shaun Marsh’s biggest challenge: Moody
December 26th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody, the man who transformed Shaun Marsh's career, feels that the young batsman's biggest challenge after giving up part lifestyle is his ... Read more...
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Australia drop Starc, Christian from 11 for Boxing Day Test
December 24th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 24 (IANS) Australia have left out young fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Dan Christian from the playing 11 for the first cricket Test against India, starting Monday.Swing ... Read more...
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Ponting or Hussey must make way: Taylor
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Test captain mark Taylor feels that either Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey must make way for young all-rounder Dan Christian or recovering batsman Shaun Marsh ... Read more...
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Everyone has to perform in the team now: Clarke
December 21st, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke feels that the selection of Ed Cowan has sent a strong message to all the the players - perform or perish."Ed ... Read more...
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Watson doubtful; Christian and Cowan’s chances now brighten (Lead)
December 20th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) Shane Watson's hopes of playing in the Boxing Day Test suffered a set-back as he failed to take part in the opening day of Australia's batting ... Read more...
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I learnt how to make rotis, Indian curries: Andrew Symonds
December 18th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the "Bigg Boss" house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt ... Read more...
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Kieron Pollard out of Big Bash with hamstring tear
December 16th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been ruled out of the Big Bash League Twenty20 cricket with a tear in his right hamstring.It was a major ... Read more...
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West Indies sweat on Bravo’s fitness for crucial fourth ODI
December 7th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Indore, Dec 7 (IANS/CMC) West Indies batsman Darren Bravo is recovering from the hamstring injury that curtailed his innings in the last One-Day International Monday, but the visitors are continuing to ... Read more...
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Rohit Sharma smashes 95, but India lose third ODI (Roundup)
December 6th, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Rohit Sharma's valiant 95 went in vain as the West Indies defeated India by 16 runs in the third One-Day International here Monday and kept ... Read more...
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Rohit Sharma smashes 95, but India lose third ODI (Lead)
December 6th, 2011 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Rohit Sharma's valiant 95 went in vain as the West Indies defeated India by 16 runs in the third One-Day International here Monday and kept ... Read more...
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