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  Harbhajan Hits Out At Critics

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 17:22 IST

  Jallandhar, 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 | April 05, 2011 16:58 IST

  Mumbai, 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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  IAF To Fly Dhoni In A Su-30 MKI

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 13:44 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 5 :  The chief of Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal P V Naik  said on Monday that he will seek special permission from the government so that India captain Mahendra Singh

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  Sachin's Presence Made The Difference, Says Srikkanth

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 9:45 IST

  Mumbai, April 5 : India's chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who has a rare double of winning the World Cup as a player and selector, told the Mumbai newspaper DNA that it was Sachin's presence which

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  I Don't Think I Will Play The 2015 World Cup, Says Sachin

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 9:38 IST

  Mumbai, April 5 : Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has said he doesn't think he would be playing the 2015 World Cup.In an interview to the Mumbai newspaper DNA, Tendulkar said he did not want to

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  Obama Congratulates Indian Team On Victory

  Cricket | April 04, 2011 21:30 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 4: Americans may have little knowledge about cricket but a message of congratulations on behalf of President Barack Obama was today conveyed to Sachin Tendulkar and M S Dhoni for India's “historic”

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  Sachin, Yuvraj Want Kirsten To Continue As Coach

  Cricket | April 04, 2011 19:07 IST

  Mumbai, Apr 4: India's senior players Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh want outgoing coach Gary Kirsten to continue in the job, saying the inspirational South African worked hard for the team's success and would be

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  Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Played Under, Says Sachin

  Cricket | April 04, 2011 14:50 IST

  Mumbai, 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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  World Champions India Still Second In ICC Rankings

  Cricket | April 04, 2011 14:26 IST

  Dubai, Apr 4  :  The number one tag still eludes them but newly-crowned world champions India have closed the gap on top-placed Australia even as the team's in-form players moved up in the individual standings

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  Dhoni Timed Entire Cup Campaign to Perfection : Telegraph

  Cricket | April 03, 2011 20:52 IST

  London, April 3:  Simon Hughes of The Daily Telegraph  writes to say that Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni times the entire World Cup campaign to perfection. This is what he wrote: "“Play without fear!” recommends

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  Win Against Australia Set The Tempo: Laxman

  Cricket | April 03, 2011 17:20 IST

  Kolkata, Apr 3: Instrumental in making Team India the Number one Test side, VVS Laxman said the win over three-time defending champions Australia in the quarterfinal set the tempo for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his

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  Kirsten Leaves Post Of Coach On Ecstatic Note

  Cricket | April 03, 2011 20:53 IST

  Mumbai, Apr 3 :  Gary Kirsten ended his term as the Indian cricket team coach on a euphoric note, guiding the country to an historic World Cup triumph at the Wankhede stadium here  on saturday

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  Sangakkara Silent On Murali, Mathews Fitness

  Cricket | April 01, 2011 15:00 IST

  Mumbai, 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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  Muralitharan's Mother-in-Law Wants A Tie

  Cricket | April 01, 2011 13:17 IST

  Chennai, 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 | April 01, 2011 13:05 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | April 01, 2011 12:48 IST

  Mumbai, 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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  Cricketing Puzzle: Are Sachin's Tons Misfortune For Team India

  Cricket | April 01, 2011 10:27 IST

  Mumbai, 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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  Govt Approves Rs 45 Cr Tax Exemption To ICC World Cup

  Cricket | March 31, 2011 21:48 IST

  New 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 | March 31, 2011 16:19 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | March 31, 2011 22:33 IST

  Mumbai, 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