One Day International
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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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Gary Kirsten Bids Goodbye
Cricket | Apr 05, 2011, 04:58 PM ISTMumbai, Apr 5: Proud of the Indian cricket team's achievement in the last three years of his association, outgoing coach Gary Kirsten today said he was leaving the job with a heavy heart and with
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Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Played Under, Says Sachin
Cricket | Apr 04, 2011, 02:50 PM ISTMumbai, Apr 4 : He has played under six captains in a career spanning 21 years but senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar today rated current India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the best for his sharp
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Australia Leaves For Bangladesh With New Captain
Cricket | Apr 04, 2011, 08:48 AM ISTSydney, Apr 4 : Australia has left for a one-day international cricket tour of Bangladesh two days after its new captain, Michael Clarke, celebrated his 30th birthday.Clarke replaced Ricky Ponting, who resigned from the test
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Sangakkara Silent On Murali, Mathews Fitness
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 03:00 PM ISTMumbai, Apr 1 : Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara today refused to reveal whether spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan and all-rounder Angelo Mathews are fit for tomorrow's World Cup final against India, saying the team composition
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Rehman Malik's Matchfixing Comment Was A Mistake, Says Afridi
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 01:31 PM ISTKarachi, Apr 1 : Pakistan ODI captain Shahid Afridi is still miffed with Interior Minister Rehman Milk for his comments on match-fixing two days before the World Cup semifinal against India and has said the
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Muralitharan's Mother-in-Law Wants A Tie
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 01:17 PM ISTChennai, April 1 : Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Mutthiah Muralitharan's mother-in-law Nithiya Ramamurthy is facing a dilemma - whom to support: India or Sri Lanka in the World Cup final. Nithiya is a doctor in Chennai
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Can India Tame The Lankan Lions?
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 01:05 PM ISTMumbai, Apr 1: Armed with the wishes of millions of passionate fans and a never-say-die spirit, India are just one win away from crowning themselves the ODI world champions after almost 28 years as they
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Muralitharan Wants Passes For World Cup Final
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 12:48 PM ISTMumbai, April 1 : As all eyes are on the legendary Sri Lankan spinner Mutthiah Muralitharan in the World Cup final, the player himself is worried more about his family and friends, trying to cadge
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Hundredth Ton Is Certain If Sachin Stays On Crease For 30 Min, Says Curator
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 10:48 AM ISTMumbai, April 1: Former Indian batsman Sudhir Naik is the curator of the Wankhede Stadium where the World Cup final will be played on Saturday. Says Naik, the Wankhede on Saturday might just see that
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Cricketing Puzzle: Are Sachin's Tons Misfortune For Team India
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 10:27 AM ISTMumbai, April 1 : There are times when cricket fans criticize master blaster Sachin Tendulkar that whenever he hits a ton India loses the game. Although the two tons Sachin hit against England and South
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Taufel, Aleem Dar To Umpire World Cup Final
Cricket | Apr 01, 2011, 08:10 AM ISTMumbai, April 1 : Australian Simon Taufel, a winner of five consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards, and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were on Thursday appointed as the on-field officials for the World Cup finals
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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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Tendulkar Stars As India Reaches World Cup Final
Cricket | Mar 30, 2011, 11:04 PM ISTMohali, Mar 30: A fortuitous 85 from Sachin Tendulkar was followed by a disciplined bowling effort as India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in a high-stakes semifinal Wednesday to progress to the World Cup final