BCCI honours 15 veteran cricketers
May 24th, 2012 - 2:17 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) Recognising their yeoman contribution to the game in their heydays, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Wednesday honoured 15 ex-cricketers and rewarded them ... Read more...
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royal challengers keep playoffs hopes alive (Preview)
May 13th, 2012 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Two-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore are keeping hopes of a place in the play-offs alive as they take on Mumbai Indians Monday in a crucial ... 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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Elections for top KSCA posts held in Bangalore
November 21st, 2010 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 21 (IANS) Elections for six top posts of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), in which former Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble and former speedster Javagal Srinath are in fray ... Read more...
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Kumble takes on Wadiyar in KSCA election in Bangalore
November 21st, 2010 - 8:30 pm ICT by ANI
By Jaipal SharmaBangalore, Nov.21 (ANI): The much-awaited election of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) began here on Sunday.Among the candidates for the President's post are former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble ... Read more...
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Kumble, Srinath to contest for top posts in KSCA
November 3rd, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 3 (IANS) Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble and ex-speedster Javagal Srinath will contest for the posts of president and secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in elections slated ... Read more...
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Prasad one of the candidates for Australian bowling coach
October 24th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Oct 24 (IANS) Former Indian seamer and coach Venkatesh Prasad has emerged as a candidate to replace Australian bowling coach Troy Cooley after the World Cup next year.Cooley has ... Read more...
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Former greats to play in ‘Sixes’ tournament in Dubai
September 17th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Sept 17 (ANI): Cricket fans will get to see former top cricketers in action, as they are all set to take part in Dubai Super Sixes Corporate Cricket League, scheduled to ... Read more...
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Ford Motors Enters Into Partnership Deal With Maker Faire, Looks Forward Towards Greater Innovation
May 22nd, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
San Mateo, May 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ford Motors have announced their partnership deal with Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 as it joins the DIY (Do It Yourself) revolution. Reportedly, Maker ... Read more...
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Eric Simmons appointed at India’s bowling consultant
January 11th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former South Africa coach Eric Simmons has been appointed as the bowling consultant for the Indian cricket team, it was announced by the Board of Control for ... Read more...
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Couched in secrecy — coaches for bowlers and fielders?
January 6th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Veturi Srivatsa
In cricket, fielding alone is something which comes naturally to some players. Basics like footwork, pick up and a quick throw of the ball are in-born to them. ... Read more...
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It is one of the best Indian teams ever: Tendulkar
December 6th, 2009 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar said the current team that rose to become the No. one Test side in world cricket after an emphatic 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka ... Read more...
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No one can replace Dhoni, say Bedi, Jadeja
October 23rd, 2009 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Ajay Jadeja were effusive in praise of skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he is the right choice to lead India ... Read more...
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BCCI relieves Venkatesh Prasad, Robin Singh of coaching duties
October 15th, 2009 - 7:02 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Oct 15 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Thursday relieved bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh from their services.In a statement to the media ... Read more...
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Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh sacked as coaches
October 15th, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday sacked bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh.
In a terse statement, the board said: "The BCCI ... Read more...
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Kumble — a cricketer of courage and character
November 2nd, 2008 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) If there is more emphasis on Anil Kumble's courage, character and commitment rather than his 619 wickets in Tests, 337 in ODIs and 10 wickets in an innings, ... Read more...
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No need of foreign coach for Punjab team, feel former cricketers
October 28th, 2008 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) After the news of Intikhab Alam becoming Pakistan coach broke out Saturday, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) here has started looking for another coach for the state's cricket ... Read more...
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Dravid’s mother engraves Karnataka’s cricketers in a mural
October 6th, 2008 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 6 (IANS) A massive mural of 45x20 feet created by Pushpa Dravid, mother of former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid, with portraits of six famous cricketers of Karnataka was unveiled Monday ... Read more...
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Venkatesh Prasad, Robin Singh to continue as team support staff
June 4th, 2008 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh will continue as the bowling and fielding coach, respectively, of the Indian cricket team for the tri-series in Bangladesh and the Asia Cup ... Read more...
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Injured Zaheer out of Test series against South Africa
March 13th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
Bangalore, March 13 (IANS) India's left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan, who is recuperating from an ankle injury, has ruled himself out of the upcoming Test series against South Africa starting March 26. The ... Read more...
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Tom Moody in line to coach one of the IPL teams
February 16th, 2008 - 2:00 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb.16 (ANI): Western Australia coach Tom Moody is in line to coach one of the eight Indian Premier League Twenty20 franchises.
According to The Australian, Moody is among four Australians short-listed for ... Read more...
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Hayden declares himself fit for Adelaide Test
January 22nd, 2008 - 1:12 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Jan.22 (ANI): Australian opener Matthew Hayden who has scored 307 runs at an average of 76.75 in the current series against India, has declared himself fit to confront India and crush ... Read more...
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BCCI to appoint national team coach before Oz tour
November 14th, 2007 - 10:39 am ICT by admin
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