Fan club felicitates Sachin with 4kg silver-gold trophy
April 13th, 2011 - 11:07 am ICT by ANI
Bengaluru, Apr 13 (ANI): A cricket fan club has felicitated batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar with a replica of the World Cup trophy and bat in Bangalore.The replica of the trophy was ... Read more...
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Waqar downplays ICC World Cup trophy issue
April 5th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, April 5(ANI): Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis has played down the controversy over the ICC World Cup trophy after Indian media reported that a replica was given to India."I don't think ... Read more...
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India awarded original trophy, says ICC (Roundup)
April 4th, 2011 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday asserted the World Cup trophy presented to India after Saturday night's final at the Wankhede Stadium here was the original, ... Read more...
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ICC rubbishes report of replica WC trophy given to Team India
April 4th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Apr 4 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Haroon Lorgat on Monday said the controversy over the 2011 cricket World Cup trophy was upsetting, and added that the ... Read more...
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Trophy presented to Indian team not a replica: ICC (Lead)
April 4th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Monday that the World Cup trophy presented to India after Saturday night's final at the Wankhede Stadium here was not ... Read more...
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Dhoni is the best captain I have played for, says Sachin
April 4th, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Apr 4 (ANI): Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who is on cloud nine after India's win in the 2011 cricket World Cup, on Monday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the best ... Read more...
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ICC says original World Cup trophy presented to India
April 4th, 2011 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Squashing all rumours, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Monday that the World Cup trophy presented to India after Saturday night's final at the Wankhede Stadium ... Read more...
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ICC confirms giving India original World Cup trophy
April 4th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Apr. 4 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday rubbished some erroneous and mischievous media reports that the ICC had presented India with a duplicate World Cup trophy at the ... Read more...
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Dhoni sports a bald look after World Cup triumph
April 3rd, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Less than 24 hours after India were crowned cricket's World champions, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was spotted with a bald look at the team's felicitation ... Read more...
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Team India gets drenched in victory champagne
April 3rd, 2011 - 4:11 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The champagne bottles were uncorked at the Wankhede Stadium Saturday night, but the bubbly flowed till the early hours of Sunday at the iconic Taj ... Read more...
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Dhoni leads India to World Cup victory after 28 years (Intro Roundup)
April 3rd, 2011 - 1:51 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) A long 28-year wait came to an end as India displayed iron will and enormous guts to hold the coveted World Cup trophy aloft for ... Read more...
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India in carnival mode after World Cup win (Roundup)
April 3rd, 2011 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India erupted in joyous celebrations as M.S. Dhoni and his men beat Sri Lanka to win the cricket World Cup after 28 years. Fireworks lit ... Read more...
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Pakistan cricket fans backing Sri Lanka to defeat ‘enemy’ India in 2011 World Cup final
April 2nd, 2011 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 2(ANI): Vanquished Pakistan will be backing Sri Lanka to defeat India in the 2011 World Cup final on Saturday in view of the age-old proverb that 'the enemy of the ... Read more...
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ICC World Cup trophy a 60 cm high silver-gold structure
April 1st, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) The winner of Saturday's India-Sri Lanka World Cup final here will hold aloft a 60-cm-high trophy weighing 11 kg which features a golden globe atop three ... Read more...
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Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final clash “match of the century”: Sarfraz Nawaz
March 29th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 29(ANI): Former Pakistan Test cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz has termed the 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan as the "match of the century", and said that the mouth-watering high ... Read more...
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Afridi “very happy” on Pak reaching World Cup semis but plays down title chances
March 25th, 2011 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Dhaka, Mar 25(ANI): Pakistan's limited-overs captain Shahid Afridi has played down Pakistan's chances of winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 despite sweeping into the semi-finals with a ten-wicket win over the ... Read more...
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Afridi says his dream of winning World Cup for Pakistan becoming a reality
March 24th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Dhaka, Mar 24(ANI): Pakistan's limited-overs captain Shahid Afridi has said that his dream of winning the coveted World Cup trophy for his country is on its way to becoming a reality as ... Read more...
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Zardari, Gilani congratulate Pakistan cricket team on reaching World Cup semifinal
March 24th, 2011 - 11:01 am ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 24(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have congratulated the national cricket team on its big-margin win against West Indies in the 2011 ... Read more...
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Bangalore cricket fan designs “World Cup” sari
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Mar.23 (ANI): As cricket fever grips India, an ardent fan in Bangalore, Savitha Niranjan has designed a cricket-themed sari using crepe fabric and semi precious stones.Niranjan hopes to present the ... Read more...
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Imran backs ‘talented’ Pakistan to bag World Cup following win against Australia
March 21st, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar 21(ANI): Following Pakistan's impressive four-wicket win against powerful Australia in their last Pool A game, former captain Imran Khan has said that the team can go on to win the ... Read more...
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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan celebrates 47th birthday
March 14th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Mar 14(ANI): Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan celebrated his 47th birthday with fans and media-persons here on Monday.The actor received several gifts from his fans including a huge replica ... Read more...
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Cricket fan in Nagpur carves miniature World Cup trophy out of soap cakes
March 6th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Nagpur, Mar.6 (ANI): The ongoing ICC World Cup 2011 has caught the imagination of the cricket crazy fans across India. Sudhakar Pathak, an ardent cricket fan, and also an amateur miniature artist ... Read more...
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World Cup 2011 spurs creativity in Moradabad cricket fans
February 23rd, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
Moradabad, Feb.23 (ANI): With World Cup fever intensifying, students and teachers in Moradabad have created an array of cricket-themed henna tattoos and tapestries.Many sported henna tattoos on their hands and arms showing ... Read more...
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Chennai students use sand sculptures to honour Indian World Cup squad
February 22nd, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Feb.22 (ANI): School students here created sand sculptures to wish the Indian team luck for the cricket World Cup.About 60 students, with the help of sand artists, created sand sculptures consisting ... Read more...
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Andhra Pradesh fans create cricketing replicas
February 21st, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Vishakhapatnam, Feb.21 (ANI): Cricket fans created a 40-feet-high cricket ball, a mini pitch, and the World Cup trophy replicas in Andhra Pradesh to wish the Indian Team luck.These replicas have been displayed ... Read more...
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Afridi feels Pakistan will win 2011 World Cup
February 20th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 20(ANI): Pakistan limited-overs captain Shahid Afridi has said he has an intuition that his team will lift the coveted 2011 World Cup trophy."I'm never comfortable with making predictions ... Read more...
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Mumbai wishes Team India Good luck with messages on 100 feet long bat
February 19th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Feb.19 (ANI): Cricket fans in Mumbai, rooting for Team India to win the 2011 World Cup trophy, have showed their support by signing a 100 feet long bat.During a promotional ... Read more...
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India have batting to overpower Bangladesh (Evening Lead, World Cup match preview)
February 18th, 2011 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) Qualitatively far ahead, India have the batting to overpower Bangladesh and settle scores with their nemesis of 2007 in the inaugural match of the Cricket ... Read more...
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India seem superior, Bangladesh hoping for 2007 replay
February 18th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) Seemingly miles ahead in quality, particularly in batting, title favourites India will aim to turn the tables on Bangladesh - their nemesis of 2007 - ... Read more...
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Cricket World Cup will strengthen ties between nations: Pawar
February 17th, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) president Sharad Pawar said Thursday that the World Cup will strengthen bonds between the cricket playing nations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of ... Read more...
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Famous goldsmith creates millimeter-sized cricket ground replica in Rajasthan
February 13th, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by ANI
Udaipur, Feb 13(ANI): Iqbal Sakka, a famous goldsmith in Rajasthan, has created a miniature replica of cricket ground made out of 200 milligrams of gold in dedication to the Indian team for ... Read more...
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Waqar Younis eyes redemption for Pak cricket by winning World Cup
February 11th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Feb 11(ANI): Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis believes that his team's victory in the ICC World Cup 2011 will lead to the return of international cricket to the country and also ... Read more...
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Coimbatore is gearing up for the World Cup
February 8th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore, Feb 8 (ANI): Cricket fans in Coimbatore are looking forward to the World Cup matches to be played in the city.Their World cup excitement was palpable when they took part, in ... Read more...
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Fan makes smallest replica of World Cup
February 6th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Feb 6 (IANS) A cricket fan, who is a goldsmith in Madhya Pradesh, has made the smallest replica of World Cup Cricket-2011 that is 60 times smaller than the original one ... Read more...
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Dhaka prepares to host cricket World Cup
February 3rd, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 3 (IANS) Bangladesh Thursday gave car owners here one week to give their old vehicles a fresh coat of paint to make them shine in time for the ICC World ... Read more...
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