Cricket
Rameshwar Pratap Singh
A forgotten cricketer from a golden era
He does not live far from the Yeshwant Club. But ironically does not remember when he last had a glimpse of that famous ground where history was made. Six batsmen scored centuries in a first-class...
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Sri Lanka thumps Australia, earns bonus point
The Aussie batsmen floundered against incisive seam and swing bowling and then the home fielders chased leather under the lights. The host was pounded at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday....
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Jayawardene pleased with bowlers
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene was pleased with the performances of pace bowling all-rounders Thisara Perera and Farveez Maharoof.
“I thought they used the conditions very well. Ou...
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No neutral venues for Ranji Trophy
The BCCI's Technical Committee with former India captain Sourav Ganguly as its Chairman is opposed to the Ranji Trophy matches being played at neutral venues from the 2012-13 season. At...
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Short-term kings may rule Test world
After years of non-stop Australian dominance it seems the Test world will soon be ruled by a succession of short-term kings.
Since the proud Australians gave up their title we have alread...
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WELLINGTON,
February 18, 2012
Guptill guides Kiwis home
Martin Guptill continued a dream run of form as New Zealand posted a six-wicket win over South Africa in the opening Twenty20 International here on Friday.
Guptill's undefeated 78 off 55...
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Sydney,
February 17, 2012
Haddin's omission continues to make the headlines
The omission of senior wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin continues to make the headlines here.The selection panel chief, John Inverarity, has said “Haddin has been rested.” But the 34-year-ol...
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Brisbane,
February 17, 2012
Ishant ready for ODI cricket: Simmons
Outgoing bowling coach Eric Simmons believes fast bowler Ishant Sharma is “ready for one-day cricket” and should have been a part of the Indian squad in the ongoing Commonwealth Bank tri—series in...
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MUMBAI,
February 16, 2012
Warriors to play in IPL; Sahara’s support stays
The Sahara group will continue to sponsor the Indian team and Pune Warriors will take part in IPL 2012.
After hours of discussion here on Wednesday and Thursday, representatives of the Bo...
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Sydney,
February 16, 2012
Ponting excited about leading Australia again
Ricky Ponting, on Thursday, gave a fascinating insight into him agreeing to lead Australia again. The 37-year-old batting ace said, “I had a good chat with John Inverarity (chief selector) about w...
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New Delhi,
February 16, 2012
Tumour is almost out of the system: Yuvraj
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Thursday revealed that the malignant lung tumour, for which he is undergoing chemotherapy in the Unites States, is “almost out of his system” after the first cycle...
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INDORE,
February 16, 2012
We have to keep national interest in mind: Jagdale
If not at home, it is not difficult to trace Sanjay Jagdale. Playing tennis in the morning at the Yeshwant Club or looking after cricket affairs at the Holkar Stadium. Not long back, he would swea...
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Adelaide,
February 15, 2012
Captain Dhoni leads from the front
With the skipper playing with heart, mind and strength, the pieces are falling in place for the Indians in the Commonwealth Bank ODI series. Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he keeps his mind b...
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February 15, 2012
High drama, drive and surprises!
IPL 2012 is back and the big team owners are busy player-shopping at the IPL Bazaar. This time we saw 144 cricketers from all over the world go under the hammer. The auction had everything a James...
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New Delhi,
February 15, 2012
Dawes is India's new bowling coach
Former Australian first-class pacer Joe Dawes will take over as the Indian cricket team's bowling coach after Eric Simons' tenure comes to an end at the completion of the ongoing tour of Australia...
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Manohar roped in for fresh discussions between BCCI and Sahara
India and Sri Lanka play out a sensational tie!
East rides on Saha's majestic century
Thumping win for England
BCCI rules out inquiry into Test-series debacle in Australia
Injured Clarke ruled out of Australia-Sri Lanka match
We are still in with a good chance, says Sangakkara
East Zone wins day one of Duleep final
LONDON,
February 18, 2012
Kaneria named in spot-fixing
Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was named in court as being involved in a spot-fixing scam that led to the trial of a former English county cricketer.
Prosecutors in the case of forme...
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Mumbai,
February 17, 2012
Ganguly happy with truce between Sahara and BCCI
Glad that the Sahara Group and the BCCI have reached a compromise that paved the way for the participation of Pune Warriors in this year’s IPL, the franchise team’s mentor Sourav Ganguly wants his...
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Sydney,
February 17, 2012
Injured Marsh to sit-out the season
Pace bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not bowl again this season. A scan on Friday revealed that Marsh has a lower back stress injury. A part of the Aussie ODI squad, Marsh is now...
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Melbourne,
February 16, 2012
Symonds retires from all forms of cricket
Talented former Australian all—rounder Andrew Symonds on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing an end to a career marked by controversies and disciplin...
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Sydney,
February 16, 2012
Sri Lankans face do-or-die battle
The Sri Lankans have fought hard but seem to have left an essential quality back home — endgame skills. Indeed, Mahela Jayawardene's men have not been able to close out games. Sri Lanka...
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February 16, 2012
Desperation of classy batsmen
Virender Sehwag is an enigma. When he bats, he makes batting look the easiest and most enjoyable thing to do. Sehwag's philosophy is to bat in his zone and stick to what he is good at. If it was b...
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ABU DHABI,
February 16, 2012
Cook, Finn star in England win
Alastair Cook's second successive hundred and a four-wicket haul by Steven Finn propelled England to a 20-run win over Pakistan in the second day-night international here on Wednesday.
Se...
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INDORE,
February 15, 2012
Ghavri to head team
Former Test seamer Karsan Ghavri will head a Board's initiative to unearth talent through open trials. The programme is being launched to look for fast bowlers and spinners. Those interested...
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February 15, 2012
Dhoni's Dharma
The first time that I sat up and took notice of MS Dhoni was during a training camp at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, in mid-2005. He was batting in the nets at the BEML end of the groun...
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Indore,
February 14, 2012
Maiden Duleep Trophy for East Zone
East Zone wanted to win it. And Central Zone was too considerate. The final of the premier cricket tournament of the country reflected the poor cricketing acumen and priorities prevalent in domest...
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Dhoni takes a dig at DRS
Ponting returns to captaincy
IPL’s future is fantastic, says Shah Rukh
A thriller and a title
The Sahara suspense continues...
A face-off with intriguing possibilities
Their names live on at the Holkar stadium
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No neutral venues for Ranji Trophy
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Kaneria named in spot-fixing
Jayawardene pleased with bowlers
Haddin's omission continues to make the headlines
Ganguly happy with truce between Sahara and BCCI
Ishant ready for ODI cricket: Simmons
Sri Lanka thumps Australia, earns bonus point
Sri Lanka thumps Australia, earns bonus point
Ishant ready for ODI cricket: Simmons
Ganguly happy with truce between Sahara and BCCI
A forgotten cricketer from a golden era
Jayawardene pleased with bowlers
Dhoni's Dharma
Short-term kings may rule Test world
Sri Lankans face do-or-die battle
No neutral venues for Ranji Trophy
Injured Marsh to sit-out the season
