Rest of India favourites to defend Irani Cup (Preview)
September 20th, 2012 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 20 (IANS) With the cricketing attention firmly on the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, a truncated Rajasthan, the reigning Ranji Trophy champions, take on Rest of India ... Read more...
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Ashwin strikes, Test poised for close finish (Roundup)
September 2nd, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his third five-wicket haul in four innings here Sunday to push the second Test against New Zealand on a knife ... Read more...
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Raina, Kohli to India’s rescue (Tea Lead)
September 1st, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 1 (IANS) India's young guns Suresh Raina (51 batting) and Virat Kohli (33 batting) guided the hosts to 168 for four at tea after New Zealand seamers ... Read more...
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I kept it simple: Ojha
August 31st, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) Bowling in the right areas and keeping it simple paid rich dividends, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha who came away with four wickets against New ... Read more...
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Taylor leads Kiwi fight back
August 31st, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) Skipper Ross Taylor backed his brave words with a solid century (113) to lead a New Zealand fight back as the visitors ended a truncated ... Read more...
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Taylor’s ton keeps Kiwis afloat at tea
August 31st, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) Skipper Ross Taylor led a New Zealand fightback with an unbeaten century as the visitors went to tea at a healthy 240/5 on the first ... Read more...
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India set for series sweep (Preview)
August 30th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 30 (IANS) After a lapse of 17 years, New Zealand face India at the Mangalam Chinnaswamy Stadium here looking to score their only third cricket Test win ... Read more...
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Shah’s ton puts Saurashtra on top
August 27th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Skipper Jaydev Shah slammed a century (115) to put Saurashtra on top as they scored 397 for nine in their allotted 90 overs against Kerala in ... Read more...
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We need to rectify mistakes: Franklin
August 25th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 25 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin hopes the batsmen would rectify mistakes they committed in the first inning."I think we started pretty well in the second inning. ... Read more...
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Smith, Gayle enable West Indies beat New Zealand
July 6th, 2012 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), July 6 (IANS/CMC) West Indies defied rain to make a winning start to their One-Day International series against New Zealand, cruising to an easy nine-wicket win thanks to explosive ... Read more...
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England hammer West Indies in first ODI
June 17th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Southampton (England), June 17 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies' highly touted batting line-up flattered to deceive, suffering a now familiar collapse to send the Caribbean side tumbling to a heavy 114-run defeat ... Read more...
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Bravo, Smith star in West Indies win
June 14th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 14 (IANS/CMC) Stylish left-hander Darren Bravo returned to form with a polished unbeaten century while Dwayne Smith dazzled but fell just short of three figures, as the West Indies ... Read more...
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Bowlers help India A dominate West Indies A
June 10th, 2012 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kingstown (St.Vincent), June 10 (IANS/CMC) Bowlers helped India A dominate the proceedings on the opening day of the second unofficial "Test" against West Indies A here Saturday.Fast bowler Ashok Dinda led ... Read more...
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Brilliant Pujara carries India A to an exciting victory
June 6th, 2012 - 9:22 am ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), June 6 (IANS/CMC) A superb unbeaten 96 by skipper Cheteshwar Pujara has carried India A to an exciting two-wicket victory over West Indies A on a tense final day ... Read more...
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Century-maker Samuels gives it back to Anderson
May 26th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on ... Read more...
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Sekar hoping for better show against Super Kings
May 24th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) While promising a better performance Friday against the Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier-2 game, TA Sekar, the Delhi Daredevils coach believed that his team ... Read more...
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Super Kings dump Mumbai Indians (Lead)
May 24th, 2012 - 1:51 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) The Chennai Super Kings showcased their big-match temperament and collective class as they steamrolled Mumbai Indians by 38 runs here Wednesday to move a step ... Read more...
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Weather hits West Indies again, only 18 overs possible
May 7th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Hove (England), May 7 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies endured another miserable day on their tour of England when only 18 overs were possible on the scheduled second day of the rain-ravaged ... Read more...
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Super Kings focusing on winning: Bichel
May 3rd, 2012 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) With Australian stars, batsman Michael Hussey and seamer Ben Hilfenhaus bringing the Chennai Super Kings squad to its full strength, bowling coach Andy Bichel believes that ... Read more...
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Bowlers standing tall in IPL
May 3rd, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) is seen as an inviting field for bludgeoning, slashing and slogging batsmen. However, it is no longer so heavily ... Read more...
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Super Kings confident as Gilly is ruled out
April 27th, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) While Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist ruled himself out of Saturday's Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Chennai Super Kings here, the hosts are on ... Read more...
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Last ball win for Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals
April 21st, 2012 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Defending champions Chennai Super Kings chalked up their fourth win in seven matches as they beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets off the last ball in ... Read more...
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Rain plays spoilsport in Port of Spain Test
April 20th, 2012 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain (Trinidad), April 20 (IANS/CMC) Persistent rain spoiled what could have been an enthralling finish to the second cricket Test between the West Indies and Australia, forcing a stalemate ... Read more...
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Battle of equals between Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals
April 20th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings, pepped up by their 13-run win against Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League tie here Thursday night, will be looking to join ... Read more...
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Sammy clear about bowling role in West Indies side
April 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 10 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he is in no doubt about the critical role he plays in the West Indies side as the third seamer, ... Read more...
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Windies, Australia in dramatic last-over tie
March 21st, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston, March 21 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies and Australia played out a dramatic tie in the third One-Day International in a thrilling finish to a riveting contest at Arnos Vale.
Needing ... Read more...
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Asia Cup: Bangladesh recall Mortaza, drop Tamim
March 6th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 6 (IANS) Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza has been recalled while explosive opener Tamim Iqbal was dropped from the 14-member national squad for the Asia Cup cricket ... Read more...
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Karnataka’s More destroys Goa in South Zone one-dayer
February 20th, 2012 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 20 (IANS) Debutant seamer Ronit Gajanan More took 6 for 18 as Karnataka drubbed Goa by eight wickets in the South Zone Subbaiah Pillai Trophy one-day tournament here ... Read more...
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Central Zone enter Duleep final
February 7th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Central Zone expectedly entered the Duleep Trophy cricket final on the basis of the 110-run first innings lead as the semi-final game against South Zone ended ... Read more...
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Balaji confident of success in Ranji Trophy final
January 18th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu skipper Lakshmipathy Balaji Wednesday struck a note of confidence as he felt he has the team to win the Ranji Trophy final against holders ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu geared up for Ranji Trophy final against Rajasthan (Preview)
January 18th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu appear primed and ready to win their third Ranji Trophy title and their optimism stems not just from the obvious home advantage, but also ... 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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Australia recall Hilfenhaus, Cowan set for Test debut against India
December 21st, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) Tasmanian seamer Ben Hilfenhaus has been recalled and in-form New South Wales-born batsman Ed Cowan included in the 13-member Australia squad for the first Test against ... Read more...
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Felt cheated with lack of bounce at Wankhede: Ashwin
November 23rd, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) India's off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lamented the lack of bounce on the Wankhede track as the West Indies piled up a huge 575 for nine in the ... Read more...
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Sharma excited at leading young Indian pace attack
November 13th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India's lanky seamer Ishant Sharma is all buoyed up with his present role as the senior bowler of the team that has now three speedsters capable ... Read more...
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