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Cup Dream Born Of 2007 Disaster, Says Sachin
Cricket | Apr 05, 2011, 07:28 PM ISTNew Delhi, Apr 5: India's victorious, record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday he started dreaming of the World Cup after a humiliating first-round exit in the last edition in the Caribbean. "That (winning the
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Biased ICC, Toothless PCB Cost Pak The World Cup: Report
Cricket | Apr 05, 2011, 07:20 PM ISTIslamabad, Apr 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has accomplished its mission by not letting Pakistan have their best bowlers- Muhammad Aamir and Muhammad Asif- at their disposal during the 2011 World Cup, a Pakistani
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ICC's Move 'An Absolute Disgrace': Porterfield
Cricket | Apr 05, 2011, 07:13 PM ISTLondon, Apr 5: Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an "absolute
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Harbhajan Hits Out At Critics
Cricket | Apr 05, 2011, 05:22 PM ISTJallandhar, Apr 5: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today hit out at those who have criticised his patchy performance in the World Cup, asserting that he ought to be praised and not ridiculed.Harbhajan, who took 9 wickets
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Govt Approves Rs 45 Cr Tax Exemption To ICC World Cup
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 09:48 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 31: In a relief to the International Cricket Council, the government today approved tax exemption of about Rs 45 crore for incomes from the ongoing World Cup. The decision was taken
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Sachin Vs Murali - A Farewell Battle To Cherish
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 04:19 PM ISTMumbai, Mar 31: Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan face-off in a mouth-watering duel for the last time when India and Sri Lanka clash in the World Cup final on Saturday. The contest
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Multi-Layer Security In Mumbai Ahead Of WC Final
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 10:33 PM ISTMumbai, Mar 31: An unprecedented three-tier security cover to maintain vigil over land, air and water has been put in place in the metropolis, turning it into a fortress, ahead of Saturday's World Cup final
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Sachin Will Get His 100th Ton In Mumbai, Predicts Aamir
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 03:00 PM ISTBollywood star Aamir Khan, who was present in Mohali to watch the pulsating India-Pakistan semifinal, gives his first-hand account of the match:"Watching this great India-Pakistan match live, that too in such an electrifying atmosphere at
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Pakistan Team's Future Is Good, Says Afridi
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 02:29 PM ISTMohali, Mar 31 : Pakistan's future is bright and the team can take heart from their performance in the World Cup, according to captain Shahid Afridi who has called for resumption of cricketing ties with
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Pak Fans Smash Giant TV Screens In Karachi
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 02:19 PM ISTIslamabad, Mar 31 : Pakistan's cricket-crazy fans fired volleys in the air when their team started the chase of what looked like a winnable target in the World Cup semifinal against India, but celebrations gave
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Don't Get Carried Away By Hype, Dhoni Cautions Teammates
Cricket | Mar 31, 2011, 02:02 PM ISTMohali, Mar 31 : Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has cautioned his teammates not to get carried away by the excessive hype ahead of their World Cup final against Sri Lanka and stick to their
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Bollywood Stars Make A Beeline To Mohali To Cheer Team India
Cricket | Mar 30, 2011, 01:28 PM ISTMumbai, Mar 31: Several Bollywood personalities including those who have headed to Mohali to witness the high-octane Indo-Pak clash today, are super-excited about this big game and have wished Team India success.Those who will be
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Miandad Advises Music Therapy For Tense Pak Cricketers
Cricket | Mar 30, 2011, 12:14 PM ISTKarachi, March 30: Shahid Afridi's men should use “music therapy” to calm their nerves before Pakistan face India in Wednesday's high-pressure World Cup semi-final, former captain Javed Miandad suggested, reports The Dawn.Cricket fever has gripped
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Mohali SF Will Build Bridge Between India And Pakistan: ICC
Cricket | Mar 28, 2011, 11:02 PM ISTColombo, Mar 28: The ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat today said that the World Cup semi-final clash between India and Pakistan would help in building bridge between the two countries who have not played a
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Yuvraj Need To Keep His Cool On Home Turf: Ganguly
Cricket | Mar 28, 2011, 09:12 PM ISTKolkata, Mar 28: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today said in-form Yuvraj Singh will have to keep his cool when he comes out to bat in front of his home crowd in the high-voltage World
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Sahara May Dilute Some Stake In Pune Warriors
Cricket | Mar 28, 2011, 04:48 PM ISTBoston, Mar 28: Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy has said he will consider reducing his stake in IPL team Pune Warriors, which he acquired for USD 370 million, and indicated there will be no infusion
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We Will Rip Through Indian Top Order, Says Umar Gul
Cricket | Mar 28, 2011, 04:42 PM ISTMohali, Mar 28: Speedster Umar Gul today upped the ante ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal clash, saying that his side has the edge in bowling attack and would look to rip through