Ponting losing his streak of defiance
December 17th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Dec. 17 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has failed to score again in the ongoing third Ashes Test against England, coming up with scores of 12 and 1, and for ... Read more...
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Defiant Ponting vows to fight on past World Cup
December 9th, 2010 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Dec.9 (ANI): Ricky Ponting has defiantly vowed to fight on as Australia's Test cricket captain despite facing the possibility of his third Ashes drubbing since taking over from Steve Waugh.Once an ... Read more...
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Ponting determined to set the tone for Oz Ashes campaign: Roebuck
November 25th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 25(ANI): Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck is backing Australian skipper Ricky Ponting to establish his authority at the Gabba to "set the tone" for his team's campaign of regaining the ... Read more...
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‘Magnificent’ Ponting sailing Oz Ashes ship on his own: Botham
November 18th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 18(ANI): Former England all-rounder Ian Botham insists that a third Ashes series defeat out of four against England for Australian captain Ricky Ponting would not be his fault.Botham had ... Read more...
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Tubby backs Clarke as leader for Australian cricket’s new era
November 7th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 7 (ANI): Former captain and current Cricket Australia board member Mark Taylor has launched a passionate defence of Michael Clarke, saying his mixed perception is the result of a different ... Read more...
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We want to become world’s No.1 team, hold Ashes urn for two decades: Broad
November 6th, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 6 (ANI): England is not only aiming to retain the Ashes this summer in Australia, but also wants to become the world's No.1 team and hold on to the coveted ... Read more...
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Sehwag smashes 22nd Test ton, Dravid 30th (Ahmedabad Test highlights)
November 4th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Virender Sehwag scored his 22nd Test ton while Rahul Dravid became the eighth batsman to score 30 Test centuries, surpassing Sir Donald Bradman's record of 29, on ... Read more...
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Inspired by Tendulkar, Oz’s ‘Mr. Cricket’ Hussey has no plans to retire
October 28th, 2010 - 11:11 am ICT by ANI
Perth (Australia), Oct. 28 (ANI): Australia's 'Mr Cricket' Mike Hussey has no plans to retire anytime soon from international cricket, declaring that his passion for playing the game at the highest ... Read more...
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Hussey ignoring calls to quit Test cricket
October 19th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 19 (ANI): Out form Australian batsman Michael Hussey, who has scored only two Test hundreds over the past two years, is ignoring calls to quit Test cricket.Husseyis instead looking ... Read more...
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Tendulkar’s ‘three metre wide bat’ makes Test cricket tough: Hussey
October 19th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 19 (ANI): Australian batsman Mike Hussey becomes an onfield cheerleader for the team to keep the morale high, as he knows that Test cricket becomes tough when master blaster ... Read more...
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Chappell prefers Ponting over Waugh to lead Australia
October 17th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 17 (ANI): Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that he would prefer Ricky Ponting to captain the team than Steve Waugh.Comparing the records of both captains until Shane Warne ... Read more...
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Kochi IPL set to finalise name, coach
September 27th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) Coming up is a crucial week for the Kochi Indian Premier League (IPL) team that will have to finalise the name, coach, support staff and a crucial ... Read more...
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Ponting says next seven months a huge challenge for Oz team
September 18th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Sept.18 (ANI): Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.He believes that a tour of India, ... Read more...
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It’s scientifically proven: Bradman is the greatest batsman of all times
August 15th, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 15 (ANI): Don Bradman has always been considered the best batsman of all times in cricket - but now, it has been proven scientifically.The new study included every variable that ... Read more...
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Lok Sabha congratulates Sachin on 169th Test cap
August 4th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Wednesday congratulated batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for his "unique achievement" of playing a record 169 cricket Test matches.
"The is unique achievement and ... Read more...
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Sangakkara makes 75, Sri Lanka 194/3 at tea
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 3 (IANS) Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara scored 75 as the hosts reached 194 for three at tea on the opening day of the third cricket Test against India ... Read more...
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Sangakkara steers Sri Lankan innings to 102/2 (Lunch report)
August 3rd, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 3 (IANS) Kumar Sangakkara steered Sri Lankan innings with an unbeaten 48 as the hosts reached 102 for two at lunch in the third cricket Test against India at ... Read more...
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50-50 chance for Australia in Ashes: Steve Waugh
July 28th, 2010 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Australian great Steve Waugh said Wednesday that both England and Australia have equal chance of winning the Ashes cricket series starting in November.
The former captain admitted ... Read more...
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Tough to wrestle Ashes from England, says Waugh
July 11th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jul 11 (ANI): Australia's former skipper Steve Waugh, who is a philanthropist providing seriously ill children and their families with hope and comfort, has said it will be tough to wrestle ... Read more...
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Waugh wants Australia, New Zealand to “go hard” on Howard’s rejection
July 11th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jul 11 (ANI): Australia's former skipper Steve Waugh, who is a philanthropist providing seriously ill children and their families with hope and comfort, wants Cricket Australia and New Zealand to "go ... Read more...
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Pak claims of Sydney Test match fixing will be difficult to prove: Clarke
May 21st, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 21 (ANI): Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has said that the Pakistan team management's questioning of the legitimacy of Australia's miraculous victory in the Sydney Test match this year is likely ... Read more...
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Waugh, Hayden endorse Clarke’s captaincy of Oz T20 squad
May 13th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): Michael Clarke as Australia's Twenty20 captain has been endorsed by former greats despite passing through a poor run of form during the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.Steve Waugh ... Read more...
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Tendulkar two Test short of becoming most capped player
April 23rd, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar, who turns 37 Saturday, is all set to cross another milestone as he is just two Tests away from becoming the most capped player ... Read more...
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Waugh “won over” by Twenty20
March 21st, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 21(ANI): Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has said that he has been "won over" by the shortest version of cricket, Twenty20."I've been won over by the concept (of Twenty20)- ... Read more...
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Howard’s selection as ICC vice-president will be good for cricket: Waugh
March 21st, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 21(ANI): Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh reckons the selection of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard to be the International Cricket Council's (ICC) vice-president for two years will be ... Read more...
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Waugh backs Clarke to let his cricket skills do the talking as captain
March 21st, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 21(ANI): Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has said that vice-captain Michael Clarke's decision to leave New Zealand mid-tour to deal with his relationship troubles does not place a ... Read more...
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Australian squad not match-hardened ahead of Ashes: Waugh
March 13th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 13 (ANI): Former skipper Steve Waugh has warned Ricky Ponting and the Australian squad that they are not match-hardened heading into this year's home Ashes series because of a lack ... Read more...
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Unfair if Clarke’s captaincy aspirations harmed by personal reasons: Waugh
March 11th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has said it would be unfair if Michael Clarke's captaincy aspirations are harmed by his decision to return home from the tour of ... Read more...
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Clarke needs to choose between cricket and love: Roebuck
March 10th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar. 10 (ANI): Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck has said that Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke needs to choose between a fraught personal life and his cricket career.According to Roebuck, ... Read more...
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Ponting’s baggy green cap undergoes urgent restoration
January 12th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 12 (ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting handed his baggy green cap which was with him for previous 117 tests to maker Albion so that it can undergo makeover and be ... Read more...
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Ponting not having an enjoyable Boxing Day Test clash
December 29th, 2009 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec. 29 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting may be just a few runs and 10 wickets away from becoming the most successful Test captain in history, but he does not ... Read more...
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Ponting emerges worst behaved Australian player in last 20 years
December 27th, 2009 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 27 (ANI): Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has emerged as the worst behaved player to play for the country in the last 20 years and has been asked by former ... Read more...
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Buchanan calls for revisiting Spirit of Cricket pledge
December 22nd, 2009 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Dec. 22 (ANI): Former Australian coach John Buchanan believes it is time for Ricky Ponting's team to revisit the Spirit of Cricket pledge that was signed during his tenure, and urged ... Read more...
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‘I just try and be someone Ricky Ponting can rely on,’ says North
November 28th, 2009 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 28(ANI): Australian batsman Marcus North has said that the team has its share of 'bling boys', but he is happy to work in the shadows and be a dependable batsman.North ... Read more...
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Former Australian cricket stars question Clarke’s capacity to captain
November 22nd, 2009 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov.22 (ANI): Former star players have questioned Michael Clarke's capacity to ascend to the Test captaincy and believe Ricky Ponting must lead Australia to England for Ashes revenge in 2013.Former ... Read more...
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