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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Dilip Tirkey’s presence at camp is a boon: Sandeep Singh
February 7th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India hockey players feel the presence of former captain Dilip Tirkey and goalkeeper A.B.Subbaiah as part of the back-up staff is helping them prepare better ... Read more...
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Kaif, Chawla rescue Central in Duleep Trophy
February 4th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) An unbeaten 108 by Mohammad Kaif helped Central Zone recover from a shaky start and post 292 for eight at stumps on the first day of ... Read more...
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Kohli starts series as highest-ranked batsman
February 4th, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 4 (IANS) Virat Kohli will be the highest-ranked batsman in the ODI tri-series that starts Sunday with a clash between India and Australia in Melbourne.Kohli sits in ... Read more...
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Sehwag says seniors don’t need to retire
January 28th, 2012 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 28 (IANS) Virender Sehwag feels the big three of Indian cricket - Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V.V.S. Laxman - don't need to retire in the wake ... Read more...
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Australia extend lead to 486 as Ponting strikes 50 (Lead)
January 27th, 2012 - 10:05 am ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 27 (IANS) Australia were 154 for five and extended their lead to 486 runs at lunch on day four of the fourth Test against India here Friday.Resuming their ... Read more...
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Will not let Sachin get the hundred: Clarke
January 25th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke said Wednesday that his team will not let Sachin Tendulkar score his elusive 100th ton in the fourth Test though he ... Read more...
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Ponting, Clarke double centuries put Australia in command (Roundup)
January 25th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) India made a poor start losing two early wickets after double centuries from Ricky Ponting and skipper Michael Clarke put Australia in command on the ... Read more...
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Australia dominate with centuries by Clarke, Ponting (Roundup)
January 24th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 24 (IANS) Unbeaten centuries by skipper Michael Clarke and his predecessor Ricky Ponting took Australia to a mammoth 335 for three in the first innings after the ... Read more...
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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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India hit Adelaide Oval nets a day early
January 20th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian team hit the nets at the Adelaide Oval Friday, a day ahead than expected to prepare for the fourth and the final Test ... Read more...
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Rajasthan openers make merry in Ranji final
January 19th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) On a rather docile pitch, the highly experienced Rajasthan openers Akash Chopra and Vineet Saxena made the best of the conditions to pile on 221 for ... Read more...
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Churchill ride Beto’s brace to beat Shillong Lajong 2-0
January 18th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Jan 18 (IANS) Brazilian striker Beto scored a brace to help Churchill Brothers beat hosts Shillong Lajong in the 15th round of the I-League football encounter at the J.N.Sports ... 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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Dhoni not interested in Test cricket: Ganguly
January 13th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer interested in playing Test cricket.Ganguly termed Dhoni's comments to take a call ... Read more...
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2008 Monkeygate inspired India at Perth: Hussey
January 9th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia's veteran middle-order batsman Mike Hussey feels the 'Monkeygate' incident during the 2008 Sydney Test motivated the Indian team to come back strongly and win ... Read more...
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Clarke close to signing $1 mn bat deal
January 9th, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Syndey, Jan 8 (IANS) Three days after an epic 329 not out, with a bat that didn't have a sponsor's logo, against India at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), ... Read more...
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Dhoni blames batting collapse for loss, hopes to win in Perth
January 6th, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed the first innings batting collapse for the innings and 68 runs loss in the second Test here Friday, but hoped ... Read more...
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Honoured to be part of Clarke’s great innings: Hussey
January 5th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia's veteran middle-order batsman Mike Hussey was happy to be part of history with skipper Michael Clarke during their record 334-run unbroken stand for the fifth ... Read more...
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Australia may unleash Harris on a bouncy WACA track
January 5th, 2012 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australa will be unleashing fast bowler Ryan Harris in a four-pronged pace battery in next week's third Test against India on a bouncy WACA track in ... Read more...
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India 114/2 in second innings at stumps
January 5th, 2012 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) India were 114 for two in the second innings, trailing Australia by 354 runs, at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test ... Read more...
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India 53/1 in second innings at tea
January 5th, 2012 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) India were 53/1 in the second innings, trailing Australia by 415 runs, at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test at the ... Read more...
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Australia declare at 659/4 after Clarke’s triple ton
January 5th, 2012 - 10:34 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Skipper Michael Clarke remained unbeaten on 329 as Australia declared their first innings at 659/4 with a massive 468 run lead over India on the third ... Read more...
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Clarke, Ponting virtually bat India out of SCG Test (Roundup)
January 4th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Skipper Michael Clarke notched up his maiden double hundred and Ricky Ponting ended his century draught to give Australia a massive 291-run first innings lead, ... Read more...
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Australia 482/4 at stumps on second day
January 4th, 2012 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia were 482 for four in the first innings, in reply to India's 191, at stumps on the second day of the second cricket Test at ... Read more...
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Clarke, Ponting hit centuries to dominate India (Second Lead)
January 4th, 2012 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Centuries from skipper Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting took Australia to a commanding 349 for four in the first innings, in reply to India's 191, ... Read more...
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India coach Fletcher rues lack of partnerships
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) India coach Duncan Fletcher blamed the lack of big partnerships for his team's disappointing show in the Test series against Australia so far and asked the ... Read more...
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We are tentative starters: Dhoni
December 29th, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded they are "tentative starters" on a tour and praised the Australian bowlers after their 122-run loss in first Test at ... 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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Older players like Tendulkar inspire Ponting
December 27th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting Tuesday said older players like Sachin Tendulkar inspired him to score a flamboyant 62 in the first innings against India ... Read more...
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Kirk Edwrds defends Sammy, calls him a fighting cricketer
December 25th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), Dec 25 (IANS/CMC) New Barbados captain Kirk Edwards has described his beleaguered West Indies skipper Darren Sammy as a "fighting cricketer who gives his all".Edwards, one of the West ... Read more...
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Pakistani hockey team leads China 3-0 in international series
December 25th, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan registered its third straight victory to lead China 3-0 in the four-match series, the first international hockey competition held in this country since 2004.Pakistan won ... Read more...
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Taylor feels batting camp will be of little help
December 21st, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Test skipper Mark taylor feels the specially designed batting camp at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be of little help for the struggling Australian ... Read more...
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Warner’s explosive hundred powers Thunder’s win
December 17th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 17 (IANS) Explosive opener David Warner smashed six boundaries and six sixes in an unbeaten 102 off 51 balls to give Sydney Thunder an easy six-wicket victory over ... 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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