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After four riveting matches, the fifth and deciding game between India and South Africa turned out to be so one-sided that by the time India's reply had reached the half way stage most people were leaving the stadium to avoid the traffic jams. Once ag via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P3PenD

Gavaskar hails the two 'oldies' in Pakistan team

Amla's form a concern: South Africa coach

Mumbai: South Africa head coach Russell Domingo on Saturday said star batsman Hashim Amla being out of touch lately has been a concern for the team ahead of the four-match Test cricket series against India starting in Mohali on November 5. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GRA7Lh

Hopeful of India call-up if I perform consistently: Pacer Thakur

Mumbai: Following his four-wicket haul against South Africans in the practice match here, Board President XI seamer Shardul Thakur on Saturday said he is hopeful of an India call-up if he continues to perform well.

Sadness of not getting a farewell game shall always remain: Sehwag

New Delhi: Virender Shewag, who has recently called time on his glorious international cricket career, says the sadness of being "deprived of a farewell game shall always remain" in his mind. "Had the selectors told me that they were going to d via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GRpLeq

WTA Finals: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis reach 10th final of year

Singapore: Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis powered past Chinese Taipei's Chan Hao-Ching and Chan Yung-Jan 6-4, 6-2 to reach their 10th final of the year together at the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) Finals here on Saturday. Sania-Martina im via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jYVn7S

Ashwin undergoes short fitness regimen at CCI

Mumbai: Racing against time to get fit for the first cricket Test against South Africa, India's premier off- spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Saturday had a short fitness workout at the Brabourne Stadium here.

Facing Steyn is a "different ball game": Rahul

Looking forward to the challenge of facing Dale Steyn in the upcoming four-match Test series against South Africa, Indian opener Lokesh Rahul has said playing the speedster in the longer format is a "different ballgame" as one has to counter the late move via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NHLZPD

Leander Paes to partner Rafael Nadal in Paris

New Delhi: Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes will partner Spanish great Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the 3,288,530-euro ($3,629,033) Paris Masters to be played on the indoor hard courts of the Palais Omnisports in Bercy next week. Pae via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PbqrNd

Have learnt from past mistakes: Naman Ojha

Mumbai: Following his 52-run knock against the South Africans in the two-day practice match here, wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha on Friday said he has learnt from his past mistakes and would aim at carrying on the momentum in the upcoming matc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P2uOLS

Mohali pitch will be a good cricketing wicket: Pandove

Mohali: A good cricketing strip is in the offing for the Test series opener between India and South Africa at Mohali with the wicket to help fast bowlers initially and later spinners coming into play, Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Secretary M.P. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LI3IWy

Pitch row: Vengsarkar to inquire into Naik-Shastri controversy

Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) managing committee on Friday appointed vice president Dilip Vengsarkar to look into the controversy concerning Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri and Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik and s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M26wvK

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Rahul, Ojha hit half-centuries, Steyn scalps three

Lokesh Rahul enhanced his case forinclusion in India's first Test XI with a composed halfcentury, guiding Board President's XI past a difficult periodon day one of the two-day practice game against visiting SouthAfrica on Friday. Wat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MxmWBM

Board President's XI reach 208/5 at tea against South Africans

Mumbai: A much improved batting performance by Board President XI batsmen guided them to 208/5 in 56 overs at tea against the South Africans on the opening day of their two-day practice match at the Brabourne Stadium here on Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Wnpvpk

Imran Khan, Reham split after 10 months

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and wife Reham Khan have divorced with mutual consent after 10 months of marriage, an official said on Friday. Six months in, rumours that the marriage was falling apart began to cir via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GADPsQ

Ready to play at any position in Tests: Pujara

With not many runs under his belt lately, India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday made it clear that he is open to bat at any position in the four-match Test cricket series against South Africa starting in Mohali on November 5. The Saurashtr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LFOxgH

Wankhede curator hits out at Shastri in letter to BCCI

Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), calling for action against Indian team director Ravi Shastri and coaching staff member Bharat Arun for abusive behaviour after the fifth o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M0OI40

Imran Khan, Reham agree to divorce?

Rumour mills are doing the rounds that legendary cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan and television journalist Reham Khan have decided to separate, only a few months after the two tied the know in Islamabad. Reportedly, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KJHEH8

CA XI smash 503/1 vs New Zealand, game abandoned over pitch concerns

New Zealand's preparations for the first Test against Australia took a serious hit after the final warm-up match was abandoned due to poor pitch condition. The pitch day two f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KJHCPF

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Services 99/3 * v Saurashtra

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New Zealand tour match abandoned after pitch concerns

Ryan Carters and Aaron Finch smashed 503 runs to set an Australian record opening partnership in first class cricket on Friday before the Sydney tour match against New Zealand was abandoned on day two due to the poor quality of the pitch. Explosive on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PY7K07

Board President XI reach 100/3 at lunch against South Africans

Mumbai: After a sloppy start, batsmen Lokesh Rahul and Karun Nair held on to guide the Board President XI to 100/3 in 27 overs by lunch against the South Africans on the opening day of their two-day practice match at the Brabourne Stadium here on F via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RhLcpw

Four held for manhandling media persons at Harbhajan wedding

Jalandhar: Punjab Police have arrested four bouncers who allegedly manhandled media persons covering the wedding events of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his actress bride Geeta Basra, an official said on Friday.

Rohit Sharma to wed Ritika Sajdeh on December 13

India batsman Rohit Sharma is all set to tie the knot with long-time finance Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, according to reports. According to sources, December 13 has been chosen because the South Africa series will end on December 7 and the In via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NcpsMv

Warne brands Pakistan's Yasir as 'best leg-spinner in the world'

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has described Pakistan's Yasir Shah as 'the best leg-spinner in the world' after having a training session with the latter. Warne, the second highest wicket-taker in Test history, recently paid a visit to Pakis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WmLrkg

Yuvraj opts Bhajji's reception, to skip Ranji tie

Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has chosen to attend close friend Harbhajan Singh's wedding instead of leading Punjab in the on-going Ranji Trophy. Punjab are slated to play Andhra Pradesh in the four-day match at the Dhruv Pandrove Cricket Stadium via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jW7fHM

Bouncers manhandled cameramen, snatched cameras at Harbhajan's wedding

Jalandhar: Some photojournalists were allegedly manhandled by bouncers outside the house of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh during his wedding ceremony here.

Board President's XI elect to bat against Proteas

Mumbai: Board President's XI skipper Cheteshwar Pujara won the toss and opted to bat against the South Africans in a two-day practice match at the Brabourne Stadium here on Friday. Teams: Board President's XI: Cheteshwar Pujara ( via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MYnQBr

Indian Board President's XI v South Africans

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Hong Kong A v Hong Kong Dragons

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Bangladesh to host third consecutive Asia Cup in 2016, India to play hosts in 2018

The next year's Asia Cup T20 tournament will be held in Bangladesh in February with India hosting the 2018 edition of the marquee event, said BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur. The BCCI secretary was a part of the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Singapore, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O9MqFF

Duminy in doubt for opening Test at Mohali

South Africa are still fretting over the fitness of their key batting all rounder Jean-Paul Duminy ahead of their opening Test against hosts India commencing at Mohali on November 5. Duminy, who split the webbing on his right hand while going f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PSrjYo

Sachin did not know how to make double, triple tons: Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the iconic Sachin Tendulkar "did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability" to scale such peaks and was "stuck in the Mumbai school of cricket". "Don't get me wron via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Wkq8A3

Sehwag backs Dhoni as skipper

Virender Sehwag, who has recently called time on his international cricket career, has backed under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to stay on as India's limited-overs captain till the next World Cup. Replying to queries about Dhoni, Sehwag s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O9plCT

Pujara, Rahul aim for valuable practice against South Africa in two-day game

The two-day tour warm-up game against Board President's XI, commencing in Mumbai on Friday, offers the touring South African cricketers a decent chance to get into the groove for the longest version of the game after their successful run in the T20 and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MVzU6z

Amit Mishra assault case: Victim says law will take its own course

The woman, who filed an assault case against leg-spinner Amit Mishra, on Wednesday said she trusts the law will take its course soon. "Court and police will decide. I trust police, I trust law, so let them decide," the victim told the media here via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GLzi6R

Had only boiled food before 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said on Wednesday that he had shed four kilograms thanks to a strict diet which included only boiled food during his preparations ahead of the 2011 World Cup. The 42-year-old added that during India's tour of Sou via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O986lg

Sehwag to be felicitated by BCCI at Feroz Shah Kotla

On the lines of Zaheer Khan's felicitation at the Wankhede Stadium during the fifth and final ODI, the BCCI is looking to give veteran batsman Virender Sehwag a formal send-off in the fourth Test in Delhi starting December 3. Sehwag announced h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KH3zi1

Sachin stopped me from retiring in 2007: Sehwag

Revealing that he wanted to retire at the top of his game, veteran batsman Virender Sehwag today said that it was iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who stopped him from calling it quits after the swashbuckling opener was dropped from the Indian team in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1O96ZBR

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Border v Western Province

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Cricket Australia XI v New Zealanders

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Sri Lanka Board President's XI v West Indians

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Agrani Bank Cricket Club v Bangladesh Boys Club

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Baridhara Dazzlers v Young Cricketers

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Indira Road Krira Chakra v Old DOHS Sports Club

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Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity v Orient Sporting Club

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Sheikh Jamal Cricketers v Talent Hunt Cricket Academy

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Unless BCCI takes a decision, selectors can pick Amit Mishra: Rajeev Shukla

Senior BCCI functionary and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday said the board is looking into details regarding the charges levelled against India international Amit Mishra for allegedly harassing a woman in Bengaluru last month. Mishra was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KF9JiS

Relished the challenge of bowling to top SA line-up: Harbhajan

Indian bowlers had a torrid time against South African batting line-up led by AB de Villiers but senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today said he "enjoyed the challenge" as he managed to hold his own for the better part of the limited overs series. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MsIaR8

Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Simon Katich as assistant coach

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders named Simon Katich as their new assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) ninth season. The former Australian opener will be assisting Jacques Kallis who was recently announced as the hea via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Xymmpc

BCCI may not risk Mohammed Shami in last two SA Tests

Aware that the pace bowling cupboard is nearly bare, the Indian team management may not consider selecting Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami in the final two Tests against South Africa in Nagpur and Delhi next month, preferring to get him fully fit for next via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k9DqD6

Kotla Test in doubt as CBI launches DDCA probe

The fourth Test match between India and South Africa remains doubtful after the CBI opened a probe against the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA). Ferozshah Kotla is all set to host the fourth Test but now it seems the historic gr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WifU2V

Indian bowling attack more balanced for Tests: Srinath

Former India speedster Javagal Srinath thinks India have a "more balanced bowling attack in the longest format" compared to South Africa which will provide them the edge in the upcoming four-Test series starting November 5. Bowling contributed m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KEWxKO

MS Dhoni spends time with special children in Pune

Taking time off after a hard fought ODI series against the Proteas, India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni spent over an hour with special children at a charity show held in Pune. Freely mixing with the physically and mentally challenged chi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MsuZj6

Tendulkar hits nets, asks fans to keep faith in Team India

Sachin Tendulkar started preparations for the three-match T20 exhibition cricket tour of the USA next month where he and retired Australian great Shane Warne would lead opposing teams in the 'Cricket All-Stars Series 2015', at New York, Houston and Los via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N6S61I

AB De Villiers is ahead of his time: Sachin Tendulkar

Retired batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday heaped wholesome praise on the superb batting exhibition put up by South Africa, especially their captain AB de Villliers in the deciding fifth and final One-Day International against India last Sunda via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GHV6Ah

Legends give rousing welcome as Sehwag joins All-Stars T20 series

Recently retired Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has become the latest high profile player to confirm his participation in the inaugural Cricket All-Stars series, co-promoted by Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne. The All-Stars matches will be pla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PTyJdf

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Azad Sporting Club v Partex Sporting Club

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Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan v City Club

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Dhanmondi Progoti Sangho v Surjo Torun Club

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Rapid Foundation v Young Pegasus Club

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Udayachal Club v Uttara Sporting Club

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South Australia v New South Wales

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Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is scheduled to meet the Internati via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LUCZnI

Amit Mishra gets bail after arrest in assault case

India leg-spinner Amit Mishra was arrested by police and then released on bail in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with a complaint of assault filed by a woman. The 32-year-old featured in four of the five one-day internationals against South via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MoPAFg

Amit Mishra arrested, released on bail

Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra was on Tuesday released on bail soon after being arrested on charges of assaulting a woman in a hotel. According to reports, Mishra was grilled by the police for over three hours after which he was arrested. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RyUGN0

Dhoni climbs two places in latest ODI rankings

India might have lost the One-Day international (ODI) series against South Africa but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has climbed up two rungs to the sixth place in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) batsmen rankings. Dhoni now holds a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LU2JAl

Mumbai crash should shake the Indian team up

The social media, FM Radio stations and the vernacular electronic media with their colourful expressions have had a ball after India lost the last match and with it the ODI series 2-3 to South Africa in Mumbai. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhon via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NxA6fg

Pakistan beat England in nail-biting finish

Pakistan overcame belligerent resistance from England's tail-enders to win the second test by 178 runs on Monday after bowling out Alastair Cook's men for 312 with just 6.3 overs remaining. Victory put Pakistan 1-0 up in the three-game series a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N3YpmD

BCCI to investigate Ravi Shastri's confrontation with Wankhede curator

Commenting on the controversy over Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri abusing Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik for the nature of the pitch during the fifth one-dayer against South Africa, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said that the board need via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LyGAtm

Watch: Misbah fake sweep shot trolls Buttler, Anderson

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq bamboozled Jos Buttler and James Anderson during his brilliant knock of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k4qEG3

Dhoni wasn't flexible enough in handling bowlers: Sunil Gavaskar

Critical of the way Mahendra Singh Dhoni rotated Indian bowlers during the crushing loss to South Africa in the ODI series-decider, former skipper Sunil Gavaskar said the captain was just not flexible enough in his approach. The home side lost via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LQSi0A

We have tried everything, people still criticise: Dhoni

Mumbai: Once again harping on the "process" after India's embarrassing 214-run loss against South Africa in the fifth and final ODI, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni insisted that issues need to be addressed soon to get the national cricket team in ord via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MlEP6p

Despite series loss, Dhoni still a $21 million brand

India skipper MS Dhoni may be facing a lot of criticism after the T20 and ODI series to South Africa. Although Dhoni's bat and captaincy looks rusty, the India captain's brand value remain intact. Arguably the greatest captain of India, Dhoni via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1S5uIlc

'General approach to Dhoni's captaincy has been defensive'

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Sunday described India's shocking 214-run defeat against South Africa as 'massacre', and added that there was no discipline in the hosts' bowling during their series decider match at Wankhede. With the defe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MO1y5k

India missed Ashwin in the later part of the series: AB de Villiers

Mumbai: South Africa skipper A.B. de Villiers believes India missed star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the later part of the series, as the 29-year-old was ruled out of the One-Day International (ODI) series due to left side strain he sust via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1S5rAWh

We were so bad you can't count our performance: Dhoni

Mumbai: A hapless Indian bowling attack was smashed all over the park by South African batsmen in the fifth and final ODI, which the home side lost by 214 runs, but captain MS Dhoni today defended them, saying that the Wankhede wicket was "too true via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jK8slr

Indian management miffed with Wankhede track post crushing loss

Mumbai: The Indian team management was miffed with the Wankhede track prepared by the Mumbai Cricket Association ground staff for the deciding fifth and final ODI against South Africa which the hosts lost by 214 runs to clinch the series 3-2 on Sun via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PPeeOR

Our worst fielding effort, I will have a word with bowlers: Dhoni

Mumbai: After a 3-2 defeat to South Africa in the One-Day International (ODI) series, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said his team is lacking a good strike bowler who can deliver well and pick wickets specially at the death overs. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/206HCVf

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Agrani Bank Cricket Club v Talent Hunt Cricket Academy

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Bangladesh Boys Club v Orient Sporting Club

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Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity v Young Cricketers

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Baridhara Dazzlers v Indira Road Krira Chakra

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Old DOHS Sports Club v Sheikh Jamal Cricketers

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Kotla spat: Gambhir rubbishes Tiwary's allegations

Delhi skipper Gautam Gambhir on Sunday dismissed Manoj Tiwary's allegations that he made racist comments against the Bengali community and Sourav Ganguly as a 'figment of imagination', saying the Bengal captain should concentrate on his game rather than m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MMSKwF

South Africa decimate India, clinch historic series win

South Africa defeated India comprehensively by a massive 214 runs and clinched a historic series win at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Chasing a mammoth 439 runs to win, Ajinkya Rahane played a brilliant innings to give India a glim via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1k2X7wh

Gambhir's remarks on Ganguly community provoked me, says Tiwary

New Delhi: India discard Manoj Tiwary, who was involved in an ugly on-field altercation with Gautam Gambhir in a Ranji Trophy match, on Sunday claimed that the Delhi skipper had made racist remarks about former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Ben via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1S4gH76

Watch: Dhoni's nice gesture at Wankhede!

It was the decider of the ODI series. The hosts were under tremendous pressure with South Africa batsmen toying around with the Indian bowling. Faf du Plessis, piling on the misery on Dhoni's boys, cramps after heaving another six and India skipper M via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OP3MHH

South Africa opt to bat against unchanged India in decider

Mumbai: South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and opted to bat in the crucial fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) match against India at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

It's difficult to have a plan for AB de Villiers: Kohli

Mumbai: Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli believes that the recent changes in the batting powerplay rules by the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made it difficult to score in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), specially during the death overs via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WbDW4V

'Inky barbs are mere tickles for great batsmen'

One thing cricket teaches you is never to write anybody off. Before the Ashes series started there were many English media persons who were asking for the head of their Test skipper Alastair Cook. Despite England's Ashes series win and Cook's own bat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PKG5QW

City Club v Young Pegasus Club

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Partex Sporting Club v Udayachal Club

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Surjo Torun Club 51 * v Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan

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Rapid Foundation v Azad Sporting Club

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No.3 is where my game is at an international level: Virat Kohli

Ahead of the fifth and the series decider ODI of the five-match series against South Africa, India batsman Virat Kohli on Saturday said he feels more confident about his ability while batting at number three.

Ugly spat: Gambhir fined 70 percent, Tiwary docked 40 percent of fees

Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir was fined 70 percent of his match fees while his Bengal counterpart Manoj Tiwary copped a penalty of 40 percent for their on-field altercation during the third day of the Ranji Trophy match between the two teams. "The mat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1H27DJy

Gambhir crossed the limit: Manoj Tiwary

Bengal skipper Manoj Tiwary on Saturday said that although he respects his Delhi counterpart Gautam Gambhir, the latter had crossed the limit. Tiwari was reacting to the spat between him and Gambhir, which took place during a Ranji trophy match b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GzfK5s

'Gambhir's reaction came in heat of the moment'

Expressing his views on the on-field spat between Delhi skipper Gautam Gambhir and Bengal skipper Manoj Tewary, former India opener Chetan Chauhan on Saturday said that the former's reaction came in the heat of the moment. "Usually some things h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XqVOpR

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Sri Lanka Under-19s v Pakistan Under-19s

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Hong Kong Cricket Club v Pakistan Association of Hong Kong

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New South Wales v South Australia

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'Why Pakistan produces so many fast bowlers and India can't?'

Chennai: Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock doesn't know why India fails to produce express fast bowlers but added that genes are a major factor contributing to it. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ltc83S

Concerns over pink ball lasting in Tests

Canberra: The main talking point in the aftermath of New Zealand's 102-run win over Prime Minister's XI here was the condition of the balls used in the 50-over fixture which prompted concern among both teams as to how it might withstand the required 8 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R3CmM5

Ugly scene at Kotla as Gambhir, Tiwary nearly exchange blows

There were ugly scenes at Feroz Shah Kotla ground as rival captains Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary nearly came to exchanging blows during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Bengal, here Saturday. Situation came to such a pass that umpire K Sri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nsznf8

Was pushing myself to the limit: Kohli

Mumbai: It took India's batting order mainstay Virat Kohli 13 innings to score another One-Day International (ODI) century but the Test captain says he was pushing himself to the limit after the ton instead of basking in it's glory so that India co via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1kClUbp

India, South Africa face-off in high-voltage decider

Mumbai: Following an all-round performance which helped them level the series 2-2 in Chennai, hosts India will be high on confidence and will aim to clinch the One-Day International (ODI) series when they clash with South Africa in the fifth an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jFMtfw

Scoring a lot of runs will be key: Amla

Mumbai: Top South African batsman Hashim Amla on Saturday made it clear that the visitors will aim to score as many runs as possible and defend it against a confident India in the fifth and final match of the One-Day International (ODI) series at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PME8CO

'Don't think Morne Morkel is fit enough to play'

Mumbai: South Africa will most certainlymiss the services of injured fast bowler Morne Morkel for theall-important fifth and final match of their ODI cricketseries against India here tomorrow, said senior team memberHashim Amla Saturday. </ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1H0B3aT

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'Zaheer retired at the right time; Dhoni has a year or so as captain'

Mumbai: Former India fast bowler and current International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Javagal Srinath believes that left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan's decision to call time on his career came at the right time The 37-year-old Zaheer has con via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LRjvUr

Ravindra Jadeja bags 13 wickets in Ranji match

Rajkot: Ravindra Jadeja celebrated his return to India's Test squad with a six-wicket haul in a Group C Ranji Trophy match between Hyderabad and Saurashtra on the opening day which saw two stunning batting collapses at the Saurashtra Cricket Associ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LRi7AY

Sanjay Dutt buys cricket franchise featuring Sachin, Lara, Sehwag and Dravid

B'wood top notch actor Sanjay Dutt, who is expected to complete his jail term in early next year, has acquired a franchise in the high-profile Masters Champions League (MCL) in cricket for an undisclosed consideration. The UAE-based MCL featur via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RrWfMK

There could be a rush for two new IPL teams: BCCI official

Thiruvananthapuram: There could be a rush from several quarters for putting up two new teams, once the fresh tender will be floated for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said an Indian cricket board official. Speaking via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GlKE1i

Did Dhoni meet Srinivasan in Chennai over CSK future?

Team India skipper MS Dhoni reportedly visited former BCCI president N Srinivasan on Friday.The CSK skipper had met with the former CSK boss at his residence. The details of Dhoni's visit are not known, but speculation is rife that it was to do with Che via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RrStTl

South African batsman Faf du Plessis fined

Chennai: South African batsman Faf du Plessis has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth One-Day International (ODI) cricket match against India here on Thursday, it was announced on Friday. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/2032613

Sanjay Dutt buys team featuring Sachin, Lara, Sehwag and Dravid

New ODI rules have made slogging difficult: Dhoni

MS Dhoni feels the new ODI rules have made it tough for sloggers in the final overs. India vs South Africa - Complete Coverage India's ODI skipper explained: "Now as w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NqTSJe

Dhoni lavishes praise on Kohli, Bhajji

Chennai: Lavish in his praise for centurion Virat Kohli, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the swashbuckling batsman paced his knock very well while guiding India to what turned out to be a match-winning total against South Africa in the do- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W8arf9

Indian spinners outbowled us: SA coach

Chennai: South Africa coach Russell Domingo has said that a couple of crucial partnerships and performance of the spinners were the key to India's success in the fourth ODI here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PKyVLB

Chennai hundred among my more challenging knocks: Kohli

Chennai: Exhausted and elated in equal measure after a match-winning hundred in the fourth ODI against South Africa here, Indian batsman Virat Kohli said the knock is among the most challenging of his career.

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'My heart was in my mouth when ABdV was batting'

Chennai: Praising centurion Virat Kohli for his superb batting in the side's series-levelling win against South Africa, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday said that it was the first game in which his team did well in all the three departm via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RZcPED

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ABD's 112 falls short of Kohli's 138, India seal convincing win

Chennai: Virat Kohli slammed a brilliant 138 before the bowlers produced an impressive performance as India comfortably beat South Africa by 35 runs to level the series 2-2, here on Thursday.

Ranji: Sehwag slams century two days after retiring from international cricket

Mysuru: Virender Sehwag celebrated his international retirement with a scintillating ton for Haryana as Jayant Yadav also joined the century-makers' list to help the side post 319 for eight on a dramatic Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy cricket league m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NpVN0B

Watch: Bhuvi stops AB de Villiers on 112

Bhuvneshwar Kumar brought the curtains down on a magnificent display of cricket by AB de Villiers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. He is gone! Bhuvi strikes gold! 4th

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Case against Amit Mishra's alleged assault on woman withdrawn

Bengaluru: In a relief for Indian cricketer Amit Mishra, the woman who had filed a police complaint against him for an alleged assault, has decided to withdraw the case. India via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MUK8sc

Watch: Kohli reaches his century with a six

Virat Kohli did a Virender Sehwag to get to his 23rd ODI century in the must-win encounter against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With that effort, Kohli now has the second most number of one-day centuries after Sachin Tendulkar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OKphJR

PCB to review participation in World T20 after Indo-Pak series

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan has said that the PCB will review security situation in India before deciding on the national team's participation in next year's World T20. Khan, who returned home from India after failing to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GrU8I3

Unchanged India opt to bat in must-win encounter

Chennai: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat in the crucial fourth One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Thursday.

'Big concerns' over playing in India: Misbah

Karachi: Advocating for a series between India and Pakistan since long, Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq says he is "disappointed" and expresses concerns over Pakistan team travelling to India for the World T20 in 2016 due to the recent anti-Pak via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PC3jZI

Ramiz surprised at ICC withdrawing Dar from Ind-SA series

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has expressed surprise over the decision of the ICC to withdraw Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar from the India and South Africa series. I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GVO5q9

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'If Dhoni is 9/10, I am 2.5/10'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's boots are too big to fill in and no one knows it more than Wriddhiman Saha, who put himself several notches below India's One-day skipper in an honest evaluation. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GpDau1

Mishra is available for Chennai match: Bhajji

Chennai: Beleaguered leg-spinner Amit Mishra is "available" for the fourth One-dayer against South Africa and his selection in the playing XI would depend on nature of the Chepauk track, senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said.

Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed before the London court that he was with New Zealand batsman Brendan McCullum when the latter received a phone call from Chris Cairns regarding business proposal linked to match-fixing. Accordi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hST04G

'Sehwag had great mental strength, I will miss him'

Melbourne: Former Australia cricket captain Ian Chappell on Wednesday heaped praise on recently retired India batsman Virender Sehwag, terming him as someone unique with great mental strength, also adding that he will miss the 37-year-old's "li via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hST04x

We are in a tricky situation, have to be smarter: Harbhajan

Chennai: Faced with a do-or-die situation against South Africa in Thursday's fourth ODI, senior Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said his team's bowlers will have to be smarter than what they have been so far in the series.

Batting woes confront India as they look to save series

Chennai: Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will face one of the trickiest tests of his international career as he frets on a perfect batting combination when India take on South Africa in a must-win fourth ODI on Thursday.

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Amit Mishra summoned for alleged assault on woman in hotel room

Bengaluru: A police case has been filed against Indian spinner Amit Mishra on the complaint of assault by a Mumbai-based film producer and he has been asked to appear for questioning, police said on Tuesday.

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Assupol TUKS (South Africa) v Jinnah Degree College Karachi (Pakistan)

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S Ravi replaces Dar for 4th India-South Africa ODI

Dubai: In a protocol deviation, India's S Ravi Tuesday replaced Aleem Dar as the umpire for the fourth cricket one-dayer between India and South Africa in Chennai after the Pakistani official had to be withdrawn from the series owing to security co via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M4I6AG

We will never ever have another Sehwag: Gambhir

New Delhi: He has spent hundreds of hours on a pitch with Virender Sehwag, who retired from international cricket Tuesday, and Gautam Gambhir believes that "India will never ever have another one like him" in near future. "He (Sehwag) is India' via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ZUACL9

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Lucky to have played in the era of great cricketers

Virender Sehwag, who todayretired from international cricket after representing thecountry for 14-long years, said that he was privileged to haveplayed in an era of greats like Sachin Tendulkar. 37-year-old Sehwag, who donned India colours via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XhkK34

Watched Sehwag bat from the best seat: Tendulkar

New Delhi: Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar says he had the best seat in the house as he watched his now retired opening partner Virender Sehwag bat from the non striker's end. "Leaves his signature on the game with his tremendous achievement via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MRG0sZ

'Rohit has all qualities to be next Sehwag'

Dubai: Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith believes Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has all the qualities and shots in him to be the next Virender Sehwag, who on Tuesday retired from all forms of international cricket. Delhi-born Sehwag will p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XhkIrT

Dhoni compares Sehwag to Viv Richards, leads tributes

The cricketing fraternity Tuesday paid glorious tributes to just-retired Virender Sehwag withIndia captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni leading from the front,comparing his destructive batting with that of legendary VivRichards. "Didn't see Viv Ri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MRFWtt

It's official! Sehwag retires from all forms of cricket on his 37th birthday

The flamboyant Virender Sehwag,one of the world's most destructive batsmen to have played thegame, today announced his retirement from internationalcricket and the Indian Premier League bringing an end to anillustrious career spanning over a dec via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jRkkSd

Patil finds 'spark' in Nathu, bowler still 'can't believe call-up

When Nathu Singh got a call from one of his Rajasthan teammates informing him about his selection in the Board President's XI squad for the two-day match against South Africa, he thought that someone was pulling a prank on him.

Shahryar Khan meets Shukla, Indo-Pak series appears unlikely

New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shahryar Khan on Tuesday met IPL chief Rajiv Shukla at his residence in what was described as a "courtesy call" in the backdrop of the furore surrounding talks for a possible resumption of Indo-Pak bilater via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jRkkSa

After Duminy blow, Morkel unsure for last 2 ODIs

Chennai: The South African cricket team has suffered a potential double blow as star pair JP Duminy and Morne Morkel have suffered injury. India vs South Africa - Complete Cove via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W3cdU7

I was lucky that things fell into place for me: Jadeja

Mumbai: A day after being selected for India's 16-member Test squad, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he had played district level matches to make a comeback to the national team.

PCB chief meets Rajeev Shukla to discuss Indo-Pak series

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan on Tuesday met Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla in New Delhi, a day after his meeting with his BCCI counterpart Shashank Manohar was disrupted by Shiv Sena activists in Mumbai. Earlier o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MRcPq3

PCB under pressure to review cricketing ties with India

Karachi: Amid increasing pressure on the PCB at home to review it's cricketing ties with India, a senior member of its Indian delegation has left for Dubai after talks were stalled with the Shiv Sena activists barging into BCCI headquarters in Mumb via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W27AEw

ICC withdraws Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar from India-South Africa series

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that it has withdrawn Aleem Dar from the remaining matches in the ongoing series between India and South Africa.

ICC to look at using green-yellow balls in Test matches

London: The head of cricket's ruling body says that "greeny yellow" balls could be used in test matches when bad light threatens to end the day's play. Dave Richardson, chief executive of the International Cricket Council, was quoted as telling via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jRdfkC

JP Duminy ruled out of ODI series

South Africa will be without their match-winning all-rounder JP Duminy for the remainder of the ODI series against India. Duminy suffered a hand injury during the third ODI in Rajkot and has been ruled out of the last two one-dayers.

Now, Akram and Akhtar pull out of fifth ODI in Mumbai

New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have pulled out from the commentary team for the fifth and final ODI between India and South Africa in Mumbai in the wake of Shiv Sena's protest against Indo-Pak bilateral cricket ties via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GnsMmx

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket

Dubai: One of India's greatest cricketers, Virender Sehwag Monday said he will draw curtains on his international career soon as he confirmed his participation in next year's Masters Champions League 2020, where only retired cricketers can play. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jRdfkw

'Feel sorry but not surprised at Yuvraj's exclusion'

New Delhi: Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels "sorry" for Yuvraj Singh, who has been ignored by the selectors yet again, but said that he was "not surprised" at elegant left-hander's exclusion once he was not picked for this year's ICC cricket Wor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GQi2rF

India withdraws Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar from South Africa series

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that it has withdrawn Aleem Dar from the remaining matches in the ongoing series between India and South Africa.

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ICBT Campus (Sri Lanka) v Jinnah Degree College Karachi

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Assupol TUKS (South Africa) v Heriot-Watt University Dubai

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Bangladesh Cricket Board Under-17s v Cricket Association of Bengal Under-17s

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Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from International cricket

Dubai: One of India's greatest cricketers,Virender Sehwag today said he will draw curtains on hisinternational career soon as he confirmed his participation innext year's Masters Champions League 2020, where only retiredcricketers can pla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NQKmC2

Virender Sehwag announces his retirement

Dubai: In a surprise announcement, Virender Sehwag announcement his retirement from International cricket during a press conference in UAE, ahead of joining the Masters Champions League, a new league in the UAE featuring retired cricketers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OOCMXc

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Ravindra Jadeja recalled to Indian Test team

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Monday returned to India's Test squad after a gap of nearly 14 months as selectors desisted from making too many changes to the 16- member squad for the first two matches against South Africa starting November 5. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XeFTea

No Yuvraj, Jadeja returns to Test fold; Arvind included in ODI squad

The All-India Senior Selection Committee met in New Delhi earlier today to select the following squads. Team India for the last two ODIs of the Paytm ODI Trophy against South Africa Team India for the first two Test matches of the Paytm Freedo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hN107f

Hold talks with PCB in Kolkata, Mamata tells BCCI

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday offered BCCI to hold meeting with Pakistani cricket officials after Shiv Sainiks stormed the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Protesting against the resumption of cricketing ties with Pa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ZQmx17

Marlon Samuels reported for suspect bowling action

The International Council for Cricket (ICC) has confirmed that West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. According to Sport24, the ICC said S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LFCUaK

Yuvraj in contention with selectors set to name ODI, Test squads

New Delhi: The senior selection committee led by Sandeep Patil will have to look at the bowling combination in absence of pace spearhead Ishant Sharma as they meet in capital tomorrow to select the squads for the last two ODIs and first two Test ma via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LZ6QKx

BCCI-PCB talks cancelled after Shiv Sena protest

The much-anticipated talks betweenBCCI President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpartShahryar Khan will not take place Monday after Shiv Senaactivists stormed the Indian Cricket Board headquartersprotesting against bilateral series betw via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W063ih

Raina needs to give himself a bit more time: Dhoni

Struggling for runs in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa, under-fire Suresh Raina has got the much-needed backing of skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who advised the middle-order batsman to give himself a bit more time before unleashing his big via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Pskywg

'Morkel showed a lot of guts bowling with a sore leg'

Lanky speedster Morne Morkel, whostymied the Indian run-chase with some superb death bowling,had carried on with a sore leg to bowl South Africa to victoryin the third One-Day International, revealed the visitingteam's skipper A B de Villiers. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LZLnrm

Dhoni's post-match media meet disrupted

Rajkot: The post-match media conference by India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni got disrupted for the second time in three years at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here today because of laser show and bursting of crackers by the organisers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PBe3GF

We are still looking for batsmen at Nos 5, 6 and 7: Dhoni

Rajkot: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday again expressed his helplessness about still not being able to find out which of his batsmen can fit in the middle order and finish games in close run chases.

A very special batting performance from us: AB de Villiers

Rajkot: South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Sunday heaped praise on his batting group and opener Quinton de Kock for his sparkling ton which helped the visitors register an 18-run victory in the third One-Day International (ODI) against Indi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GdHhcM

Ranji: Yuvraj blasts 187 as Punjab earn 3 points

Chandigarh: Riding on India discard Yuvraj Singh and Manan Vohra's centuries, Punjab took a solid first innings lead and earned three points from the drawn encounter against Gujarat in their Ranji Trophy Group B cricket match here today. In rep via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LZCEVX

Dhoni blames slow and low wicket for Rajkot loss

Rajkot: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday blamed the slow and low wicket in the second innings for their 18-run loss in their third One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ZPykN3

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Loughborough MCCU v University of Technology Sydney

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Morkel destroys India, Proteas pocket superb win

South Africa went 2-1 up in the five match ODI series as they defeated India by 18 runs in the third ODI at at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday. India faltered once again the chase as they failed to cross the line in what se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LY6tGx

Ireland Under-19s v Uganda Under-19s

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Nepal Under-19s v United States of America Under-19s

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Watch: The flying bat of MS Dhoni

The bat of India skipper MS Dhoni went flying while he was playing a shot against JP Duminy. Dhoni charged down the pitch to loft Duminy but in the process lost his bat. Hashim Amla from square leg collected the bat and handed it over to the sk via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ONsDdq

Queensland v Cricket Australia XI

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BCCI not to terminate CSK and RR from IPL, invites bids for 2 new teams

he Indian Cricket board will invite bids for two new teams for the Indian Premier League (IPL) to replace the suspended Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings for the next two editions, it said on Sunday. A panel appointed by India's top court recom via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NOvYKJ

De Kock ton takes South Africa to 270/7 against India

Rajkot: Quinton de Kock scored his seventh One-Day International (ODI) century to help South Africa reach 270/7 in 50 overs against India during their third match of the series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NiFxyl

Ranji: Unmukt stars in Delhi's 4-wicket win against Haryana

New Delhi: Opener Unmukt Chand scored a gritty 99 to help Delhi register a four-wicket win against Haryana even as pacer Harshal Patel tried his best to defend the visitors' total on the fourth and final day of the Group A Ranji Trophy cricket matc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1XcQ5Uk

Ranji: Iyer, Suryakumar guide Mumbai to thrilling win over TN

Mumbai pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Tamil Nadu despite visiting skipper Diensh Karthik's brilliant 167 in the first innings of the Group B league encounter. Chasing 236 for a win at Bandra Kurla Complex, the hosts saw fighting fifties f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jvbdqA

Pepsi pulls out as title sponsor of IPL, VIVO takes over

Mumbai: Mobile company Vivo today replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the high-profile Indian Premier League, a change necessitated by the beverage giant's sudden pullout from a five-year deal that was to end in 2017. "The IPL title sponso via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PqBkfg

BCCI not to terminate CSK and RR from IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided not to terminate Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from the Indian Premier League. More to follow... via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jNfK7v

PCB top guns head to Delhi for meeting with Manohar

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan and head of the PCB's executive committee Najam Sethi Sunday left for India in a bid to convince the BCCI to confirm the bilateral series in December. Khan and Sethi are expected to meet w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KhyWzK

Bowling a worry as selectors set to name squads

Miller opens the batting as South Africa bat first against India at Rajkot

Rajkot: South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bat first against India on Sunday in their third one-day international. In a surprise move, David Miller walked in to open the innings for South Africa.

Pepsi pulls out as title sponsor of IPL

Distancing itself from the Indian cricket body, beverage major PepsiCo has pulled out as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to sources, a new partner is already in the pipeline as sponsor. It is also learnt that th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LX9AhM

Former Pakistan players slam team's "great escape" against England

Karachi: Former Pakistan players reacted strongly to the national team's "great escape" in the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi with many saying that the batsmen's surrender in the second innings was appalling. Umpires called off play du via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hLapMz

Sheer jealousy reason for backlash when stylist Rohit fails

If there is one cricketer in India who comes in for most flak when he doesn't do well it is Rohit Sharma. The social media goes hammer and tongs at him when he fails and he becomes the butt of all jokes. This is nothing but sheer jealousy from those who w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QGnVx4

Bad light thwarts England as Pakistan claim draw

Abu Dhabi: England had to settle for a draw in the first test against Pakistan on Saturday after bad light ended the final day's play with the tourists just 25 runs short of claiming a famous victory.

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Mobile internet services banned in Rajkot as Patidar threat looms

The Rajkot administration on Saturday banned mobile internet services in the district, ahead of the third India versus South Africa One-day International to be played on Sunday after Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel threatened to stage a protest at th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ni5Swx

'We played well into MS's hands and have given India a sniff'

Rajkot: South African batsman Faf du Plessis today said his team has let some of its own momentum pass and allowed India to gain in confidence by committing tactical errors during the Indore ODI.

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Zaheer made me the mature bowler I am today: Ishant

Mumbai: Recalling fond memories of time spent on and off the field with recently retired left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma credited the 37-year-old with constant guidance and support which helped to mould him into the bowler h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ROcy7k

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Vermeulen banned by Zimbabwe for racist social media post

Zimbabwe have banned controversial batsman Mark Vermeulen from all cricket activities for what the board described as "repulsive remarks that reflect racism, prejudice and plain ignorance". The 36-year-old, who has played nine tests and 43 one-day int via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LUByLf

BCCI likely to go soft on CSK, RR

The two troubled Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) can breathe easy as BCCI members may not push for their termination when the Working Committee meeting chaired by newly appointed president Shashank Mano via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gj0FVw

Ishant Sharma down with hamstring injury

There could be a piece of bad news for the Indian cricket team as pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is down with hamstring injury and did not take field on the third day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Haryana. Ishant bowled six overs on the second d via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GLFHtb

Ishant Shamra down with hamstring injury

We are more motivated to bowl at the death: Bhuvi

Rajkot: The much-maligned Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday got a dose of positive response when swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited the T20 League for improving him as a bowler at the death in limited overs cricket.

Herath's 10-wicket haul spins Sri Lanka to big win over Windies

Sri Lanka needed less than four days to thrash West Indies by an innings and six runs in the opening Test at Galle on Saturday with Rangana Herath leading the victory charge by claiming his fifth 10-wicket haul.

Ishant Sharma likely to be picked for last two ODIs

Ishant Sharma's strong showing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy is likely to win him an entry into the one-day squad for the remaining two One Day Internationals against South Africa. In via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LfPXhx

Rajkot ODI: 'Left-hand' problem as India aim to continue winning momentum

Rajkot: High on confidence after levellingthe series, a resurgent India will look to capitalise on theirreturn to winning ways when they take on the formidable SouthAfrica in the crucial third ODI cricket match here Sunday.

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Atul Wasan hails McCullum for naming Cairns in spot-fixing

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has lavished praise on New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum for revealing his former teammate Chris Cairns' name in spot-fixing before the London Court. Wassan felt delighted to see McCullum's honesty, but, ho via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GaMmTc

Umesh Yadav has the potential to fill in my shoes: Zaheer Khan

Mumbai: Left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan's retirement from international cricket has posed a serious question to India: who can be the next Zaheer? But the man himself believes that current speed star Umesh Yadav has the potential to step into his s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GLozUG

It's BCCI fault that Vineet Kulkarni got games in India-SA series

A loophole in BCCI's working procedure has enabled Maharashtra umpire Vineet Kulkarni to remain as India's No. 1 match official as S Ravi is already in the ICC Elite Panel. India vs S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LTIuCb

CBI registers case of cheating against ex-BCCI chief

New Delhi: CBI on Friday carried out searches at the residence of former BCCI president A C Muthaiah after registering a case of alleged bank fraud of Rs 274 crore against him and three Directors of his First Leasing Company of India. A CBI spo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LTRrSe

Rajkot ODI: Hardik Patel threatens to block teams' way to stadium

Ahmedabad/Rajkot: Quota stir leader in Gujarat Hardik Patel - on Friday threatened to block the way of Indian and South African cricket teams to the Rajkot stadium on the match day-where the third one-day international match of the Gandhi-Mandela s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GaGsl3

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Eden will be revamped in three months: Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly officially took over as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and promised to revamp the iconic Eden Gardens ground in three months. Addressing the media, minutes after his unanimous election to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1X90ZKY

Dhoni and co. dine at Pujara's residence

Team India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara played the perfect host to MS Dhoni and other team members at a dinner treat in his residence in Rajkot. The Indian team landed in Rajkot for the third and crucial ODI and Pujara invited Team India fo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jGx4uN

Zaheer Khan would be a great bowling coach for India: VVS Laxman

Terming Zaheer Khan's ability to read a match situation as "one of the best" among contemporary Indian cricketers, former India batsman VVS Laxman feels that the just-retired left-arm pacer would prove to be a "great bowling coach" because of his vast via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jFY0La

Gary Kirsten approached by BCCI for second term as coach

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) has reportedly approached former India coach Gary Kirsten to take up the job as head coach once again. In a report published in The Mumbai Mirror, Kirsten himself confirmed the news and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LRubnJ

Gary Kirsten slams critics, hails Dhoni

Former India coach Gary Kirsten who had a very successful association with India skipper MS Dhoni hit back at critics and said that Dhoni has lot of cricket left in him. Kirsten was quick to defend Dhoni and said, "The South African players wil via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OH7UYC

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Team India manager fined by ICC

India team manager Vinod Phadke was fined 40 percent of his match fee on Thursday after he was found guilty of making inappropriate comments about umpire Vineet Kulkarni ahead of the second One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa. Phadk via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MDBw9l

Zaheer Khan bids adieu to international cricket

Mumbai: His body ravaged by injuries, Zaheer Khan , one of India's greatest fast bowlers, Thursday bid adieu to international cricket, admitting that he coul via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kb1efg

'Dhoni is still the safest keeper in world cricket'

New Delhi: Notwithstanding criticism that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is losing his midas touch, former Indian stumper Nayan Mongia believes the Indian skipper is still the safest wicketkeeper in the world and should lead India at least till next year's I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QvVSQR

Zaheer Khan bids adieu to international career

Mumbai: His body ravaged by injuries, Zaheer Khan, one of India's greatest fast bowlers, today bid adieu to international cricket, admitting that he could no longer handle the rigours of the game. "As I was training for the upcoming season, it via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G76uFG

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Joy and incredulity as Belgium top world soccer rankings

Brussels: A rare case of unity is breaking out in Belgium, where the country is about to take over at the top of FIFA's world rankings after winning their final Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel on Tuesday. But while the modest-sized nation ce via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lv0cQB

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Zaheer Khan to retire from international cricket

Veteran India fast bowler Zaheer Khan is all set to announce his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Former BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla broke the news on Twitter. Zaheer who has been plagued by fitness issues last played a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MCRiRY

Lucky to play under Dhoni: Bhuvneshwar

India medium-pace bowler Bhuvnehswar Kumar who played a pivotal role in India's sensational win over South Africa said that he and his team-mates are lucky to play under skipper MS Dhoni. Dhoni single-handedly pulled off a magnificent win for I via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jpMqEz

Dhoni scored runs because he gave himself time: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been advocating Mahendra Singh Dhoni's promotion up the batting order, on Wednesday hailed the latter's decision to spend more time at the wicket.

Miandad's nephew calls Aamir a 'chor' in domestic match

Karachi: Tainted Pakistan pacer Muhammad Aamir on Wednesday got a taste of how difficult it would be to win back the confidence of the cricket community when he was termed a thief in a domestic match. The match referee in the Quaid-e-Azam Troph via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jBA1g8

Sourav Ganguly takes over 'thorn' CAB crown on Thursday

Kolkata: The baton of Bengal cricket administration is poised for a generational shift on Thursday, with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly all set to take over as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal -- a week after a rained out T via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MCDVB5

Dhoni was fantastic with his captaincy: Harbhajan

Indore: India's veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday heaped praise on Mahendra Singh Dhoni for displaying fantastic captaining skills and leading the team to victory against South Africa in the second One-Day International (ODI) here on We via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jpA2nQ

A victory where bowlers' contribution was more than batsmen: Dhoni

Indore: Mahendra Singh Dhoni might havepaved the way for India's victory with an unbeaten 92 in thesecond cricket ODI, but the skipper preferred to credit hisbowlers for the series-levelling win against South Africa hereWednesday night.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RJdutD

Credit to India for pulling it off: De Villiers

Indore: South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Wednesday credited India for managing a victory after scoring a modest total in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

People wait with open swords, want you to make mistakes: Dhoni

Indore: After leading his side from the front to victory against South Africa in the second One-Day International (ODI), India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday slammed his critics saying that people wait with open swords wanting him to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MCpWex

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Nepal Under-19s v Papua New Guinea Under-19s

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Uganda Under-19s v United States of America Under-19s

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Dhoni, spinners hand India sensational win

India registered their first win the Gandhi-Mandela Trophy as they defeated South Africa by 22 runs in the second ODI at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 248 runs to win, South Africa seemed to overhaul the target at ease. But Axar Pate via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hEjE15

Watch: Kohli, Dhoni take stunning catches

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni took two stunning catches during the second ODI in Holkar. While Kohli timed his jump to perfection to dismiss Faf du Plessis, Dhoni dived to his left to send David Miller for a golden duck. Watch it. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MzIpsn

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Vincent reveals Tuffey threatened to kill Cairns after not being paid

Lou Vincent has revealed before a court in London that fast bowler Daryl Tuffey had threatened to kill his former team mate Chris Cairns for not receiving money that was promised to him. Cairns, who is facing perjury charges over match-fixing al via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1X2Tzsq

Shoaib Malik hits maiden double hundred

Shoaib Malik hit a maiden double century and Asad Shafiq his eighth hundred as the pair batted through the second full session on Wednesday to stretch Pakistan's total to 499 for four in the first test against England in Abu Dhabi.

India have improved a lot in 10-15 years: ICC CEO

Mumbai: International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive officer David Richardson said on Wednesday that India should feel proud of the way they have improved their standards both on and off the field over the last 10 to 15 years. "India sho via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RHiwXD

Srinivasan is the BCCI representative to ICC: Richardson

Mumbai: International Cricket Council CEO David Richardson says N Srinivasan at the ICC helm and Shashank Manohar being the BCCI president will not affect the relationship between the Board and the world governing body. Asked whether Srinivasan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jo5x1N

India will be favourites at World T20 next year: Lara

Hyderabad: Its recent results have been mixed at best but the Indian cricket team will be among the strongest contenders when the country hosts next year's World Twenty20 Championships, feels West Indian batting legend Brian Lara. India are cur via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GGZhqF

Pink ball shield match not ideal preparation for Test: Johnson

Sydney: Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson said on Wednesday that playing a round of day-night Sheffield Shield matches is not the ideal preparation for next month's Test series against New Zealand. Australia's Test players will turn out via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G52jdB

'Bad Boy' Kyrgios fined for foul-mouthed outburst

Controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been fined 1500 US dollars for a foul-mouthed outburst during his match against Andreas Haider-Maurer in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. According to Sport24, Kyrgios could also face via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1X2r3r9

Dhoni wins toss finally, makes 3 changes in Playing XI

Indore: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to bat first after winning the toss as the home team made three changes to their playing XI in the second One Day International cricket match on Tuesday.

Federer stunned in Shanghai Masters

Shanghai: Spanish qualifier Albert Ramos-Vinolas stunned Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the second round of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament beating the second seed 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 here on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Spaniard played fearle via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OAGcwB

Dinesh Mongia denies allegations of match fixing levelled against him

New Delhi: Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia has denied allegations of match fixing leveled against him by New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent. "What he (Vincent) has said is totally wrong and false. I don't know why he is implicating me without any rhy via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gcz4oV

Shoaib Malik credits wife Sania Mirza for comeback Test ton

Karachi: Hitting a patient century on Test comeback, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik today credited his wife Sania Mirza for his success in international cricket since his recall to the national side this year.

Sania Mirza's biryani treat to SRK and co.

Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the whole cast of his forthcoming film "Dilwale" were "served" a sumptous meal of biryani by tennis star Sania Mirza in Hyderabad. SRK took to Twitter to thank Sania for the biryani and also complime via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NFUj5i

Bangladesh to host 2016 U-19 cricket World Cup

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that Bangladesh will host the 2016 Under-19 World Cup from January 22 to February 14. "The Board confirmed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board will host next year’s ICC U-19 Cric via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1X1Npcc

Dhoni has been made a scapegoat: Gavaskar

New Delhi: Sunil Gavaskar has firmly defended underfire captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying the India limited overs captain has been made a mere scapegoat and is good enough to play for another three to five years.

Dhoni will not let Indian cricket down

It is amusing to find former cricketers sitting in judgment on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in international cricket. Joining the discussion is a divided media which in any case thrives on controversies. Does someone who quit Test cricket abr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PeSv3h

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Younis breaks Miandad's record, becomes highest run scorer

Pakistan veteran batsman Younis Khan broke Javed Miandad's long-standing record on Tuesday during the during the 1st day of the 1st Test against England at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The 37-year-old became Pakistan's leading run scorer in Test hist via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NagzRT

India can't afford mistakes like in first ODI: Rohit

India batsman Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday the team can't afford to make mistakes like they did in the first One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa, if they are via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Zylzqd

Do or Die: Redemption time for Dhoni and co.

Facing the toughest phase of his cricketing life, an underfire Mahendra Singh Dhoni will seek to revive his career and change the fortunes of a dispirited Indian team when the hosts take on an unbeaten South Africa in the second cricket one-dayer on We via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GFFc41

Shane Watson set to appear in Pakistan Super League

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is the latest overseas player to give his consent to appear in the Pakistan Super League T20 event, scheduled next February in Dubai an via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VPIJDU

Waqar Younis had resigned before 2015 World Cup: Ijaz Butt

Former PCB chairman Ijaz Butt has set off another controversy by claiming that the national team's head coach Waqar Younis had resigned before the 2015 World Cup after bei via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hBUO1N

Dinesh Mongia was in 'Gang' that fixed ICL matches: Lou Vincent

Tainted New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent told a London courtroom that former Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia was one of the key members of a "Gang of four" that fixed matc via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mv0KXg

Team India lodges complaint against Kulkarni

Not withstanding poor umpiring decisions, the Indian team management has lodged a complaint against Indian umpire Vineet Kulkarni. According to a report published in The Hindu , it is learnt that Team India has lodged the complaint in wh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LHdVPS

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Making conscious effort to flight the ball, mix deliveries: Amit Mishra

Kanpur: Making traditional leg-spin look attractive and effective in the opening ODI against South Africa, India's Amit Mishra is keen to hold on to his ODI spot after an impressive return to the limited-overs field here.

Will cricketers finally take over BCCI?

So Shashank Manohar gets a second term as BCCI President. While he has a clean image and is expected to set things right, the fact remains that he is not a cricketer. Indian cricket is one of the few countries where historically cricketers stay via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MraWAd

'The Finisher' finished? India debate Dhoni

The "helicopter shot" has disappeared, the boundaries are not flowing from his bat and the whisper is now growing louder that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no more the middle-order finisher who could single-handedly get India over the line.

Woman cricketer Durga Bhavani commits suicide in AP

Vijayawada: 25-year-old womancricket player Durga Bhavani allegedly committed suicide todayat her residence in Gunadala area, police said. The incident was reported to police by her brother.Some family issues could be the reason behind the w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hyYgu0

Bowling to Dhoni in final over was big pressure: Rabada

For fast rising South Africa pacerKagiso Rabada, bowling to MS Dhoni in the final over of thefirst ODI was the "biggest pressure moment" of his fledglingcareer and he is glad that he got the better of someone of thestature of the Indian captain. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PoVlSw

Zimbabwe Chairman's XI v Afghanistan

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People remember more about the games you have not finished: Dhoni

Kanpur: In his defense for not getting theteam over the line in the opening ODI, India captain MahendraSingh Dhoni today said "his job of a finisher is a gamble andhe has to take the blame when he fails".

Tahir's over turned the game on its head: De Villiers

Kanpur: Even though he was adjudged Man of the Match for his superb unbeaten knock of 104 runs against India in the first One-Day International (ODI), South Africa skipper AB de Villiers believes it was leg-spinner Imran Tahir’s 47th over that turned the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R5JyXB

Dhoni no longer the player he used to be: Azhar

New Delhi: Former India captain MohammedAzharuddin Sunday said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is "no longerthe player he used to be" and has to lead from the front bybatting up the order and set an example for his teammates.

It was a game we should have won: Dhoni

After losing the first of their five-match One-Day International (ODI) series by a slender margin of five runs against South Africa here on Sunday, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was a game they should have won. Chasing a target of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R5FAhC

Victoria v Western Australia

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India flop despite Rohit's brilliant 150

It seems MS Dhoni has lost his finishing touches. Despite Rohit Sharma's brilliant 150, India failed to clinch the first ODI as they fell short by five runs at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur on Sunday. Chasing 304 runs to win, Rohit played a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N6FjKP

ICC probes Sri Lanka official over match fixing

Colombo: The International Cricket Council has launched a probe into a top Sri Lankan official suspected of involvement in match-fixing, the sport's local governing body said on Sunday. Jayananda Warnaweera, curator of the Galle International S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R5vOMt

I want to be aggressive but not with words: Ishant

New Delhi: He has been in prime form sincethe start of the Test series in Sri Lanka and Ishant Sharmahas realised that he has enough skills to dismantle thebatsmen with his quick bowling rather than words. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Zr4QFh

Bhajji included in place of Ashwin in ODI squad

Harbhajan Singh has been included in the squad for the remaining one-dayers after R Ashwin suffered a side strain during the first ODI against South Africa in Kanpur on Sunday. In hin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L5XEXF

Rahane is a far better player than Rayudu: Azhar

New Delhi: Former India captain MohammedAzharuddin was critical of Indian team management's decisionto bench Ajinkya Rahane during the 0-2 Twenty20 series defeatagainst South Africa, terming him as a far better player thanAmbati Rayudu. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NyKiXu

Watch: The ABD show at Green Park

When AB de Villiers walked in to bat against India in the first ODI at Kanpur, the rousing welcome he got from the spectators left no doubt of his popularity among the Indian cricket fans. The South African skipper certainly didn't disappoint his fans via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lp2alq

De Villiers ton powers Proteas to 303/5 in first ODI

Kanpur: Captain AB de Villers completed aspectacular century with a six off the final ball of theinnings to lead South Africa to a record 303 for five in theopening cricket One-day International against India on Sunday.

'In four overs, Yuvraj would have done better than Axar'

First things first, India lost the T20 series to a superior team. There is no doubt that the South African attack was way better than the Indian one with the sole exception of Ravichandran Ashwin and its fielding also was much more agile than the Indians via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LH0iGP

De Villiers denies Ashwin has got his number

Kanpur: South Africa one-day captain AB de Villiers swatted aside suggestions that India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could prove his nemesis in the five-match series starting in Kanpur on Sunday. India vs South Africa - Complete Schedule< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OrGBD7

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis win 8th trophy of season

Beijing: Top women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won their eighth title of the season as a team, with a 6-7 (9), 6-1, 10-8 victory over Chinese Taipean pair of Hao-Ching Chan and Yung-Jan Chan in the China Open final here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K19pKM

Four is the number for Rahane: Dhoni

Notwithstanding criticism for makingAjinkya Rahane warm benches, Indian skipper MS Dhoni todayhinted that the talented batsman may not feature in theplaying eleven for the first ODI against South Africa as hefits into the setup only in the 'top three' via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OrB2EF

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Dhoni under pressure as India seek turnaround in ODI series

Kanpur: India will be under considerable pressure when they take the field for the first One-Day International (ODI) cricket match here on Sunday after meekly losing the Twenty20 series against SOuth Africa.

Tough to play Rahane in current scenario: Dhoni

Team India's No.2 ODI ranking under threat against South Africa

India will look to defend their number-two position on the ICC team chart when the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side takes on third-ranked South Africa in the five-match ODI cricket series that begins in Kanpur on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Iyer blasts third fastest double ton

Up and coming Shreyas Iyer scored a magnificent, maiden double hundred while his captain Aditya Tare slammed an unbeaten ton as the duo put the Punjab bowling attack to the sword to help Mumbai take a huge first innings lead of 341 runs on day two of thei via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RzrJ47

We need to play better cricket: Tendulkar

New Delhi: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar believes the Indian team is on an upward curve but should show signs of improvement to play a better brand of cricket. India vs Sou via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MjzTZU

Rain fiasco wakes up sleeping CAB ahead of 2016 WT20 final

Kolkata: With Eden Gardens slated to host the World Twenty20 final in less than six months time, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) have started serious efforts not to lose the marquee fixture in the wake of yesterday's rain abandonment fiasco via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nwu40Y

Indian-origin Singaporean jailed for fixing football match

Singapore: An Indian-origin Singaporean hasbeen sentenced to 30 months in prison for fixing a footballleague match by bribing referee and a national-level player ofIndian-descent here, a media report said Sunday. Selvarajan Letchuman, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jUKLXp

Agarkar questions Dhoni's place in Indian team

Mumbai: Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has called for the selectors to scrutinise Mahendra Singh Dhoni's role not just as limited overs captain, but as a player as well. India via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jUE9IA

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I am disappointed but we will do better in ODIs: Ravi Shastri

Disappointed but not demoralised by the thrashing India got in the Twenty20 Internationals against South Africa, Team Director Ravi Shastri promised a strong comeback in the ODI series and said the experience from recent losses would be handy during ne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GAhlmj

Pepsi mulls pulling out as IPL title sponsor

The highly-successful Indian Premier League might have a new title sponsor in its next edition, after beverage giant PepsiCo expressed its interest to terminate the association with the BCCI. PepsiCo, which had bagged the title sponsorship cont via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NtB2Ed

Dhoni and co. 'love' VVS Laxman's shirt!

Fans were deprived of fun at the Eden Gardens on Thursday night as the final T20 was washed out. However nothing stopped members of the Indian cricket team from having fun. And the man at the receiving end was former India batsman VVS Laxman. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GzUTtp

Series was great exposure: Ravi Shastri

Indian team director Ravi Shastri on Thursday termed the T20 series loss against South Africa as a "great exposure" just before the World T20 which is scheduled to be held in India next year. The third T20 was rained out at the Eden Gardens on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JWm9m6

Brett Lee hits big screen, romances Tannishtha Chatterjee

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee's first movie as an actor, a Bollywood-themed romantic comedy "unIndian", has held its first premiere in his country. The romantic comedy was produced by the Australia India Film Fund and casts Lee as a tea via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JWdksk

Grassy wickets won't help India against South Africa: MS Dhoni

Having been comprehensively outplayed by South Africa in both the T20 internationals, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he would not prefer a lot of grass cover for the upcoming five-match ODI series against South Africa. Asked at the post via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GzLyBU

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I am hitting the ball a lot better: Kohli

Virat Kohli said the defeats against South Africa in the first two Twenty20 Internationals will act as "a blessing in disguise" for India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in the country next year. India lost by seven and six wickets res via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VH7Vfu

Final T20 called off due to wet outfield

The final T20 match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens was called off due to wet outfield. South Africa won the series 2-0. Although there was no rain in the evening,heavy showers in the afternoon made the outfield unplayable. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LBKuF0

Eden T20I: Wet outfield delays start

Kolkata: The start of the third and final Twenty20 International between India and South Africa has been delayed due to heavy rain at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jcpibI

Maid abuse: Bangladesh cricketer sent to 3-day police custody

Dhaka: A Bangladeshi court on Thursday rejected bail plea of international cricketer Shahadat Hossain, accused along with his wife of torturing his 11-year-old maid, and sent him to three-day police custody for questioning. The court of Dhaka M via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OnOI1T

India-Pakistan series can still happen: PCB chief

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan has said he is not entirely feeling hopeless about the stalled India-Pakistan series taking off, after receiving a reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honorary secretary Anurag via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jQpZbu

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis enter China Open semis

Beijing: The Indo-Swiss tennis combine of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis were tested but eventually made their way through to enter the women's doubles semifinals of the $5.7 million China Open here on Thursday. The top seeds took an ho via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LjOOGV

Watch: Brett Lee launches his movie career with unINDIAN

Sydney: Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee's first movie as an actor, a Bollywood-themed romantic comedy unINDIAN, has held its first premiere in his country. The romantic comedy was produced here by the Australia India Film Fund and casts via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VGzXIe

There won't be another like me or Maradona: Pele

New Delhi: He might be travelling halfwayacross the globe to promote youth football through Subroto Cupbut Brazilian legend Pele today declared that there won't beanother like him and the man who draws constant via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GxPV08

Arjun is interested in IAF: Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said his son was very much interested in the Indian Air Force (IAF) but it was early to say if he would like to join it. Tendulkar, an Honorary Group Captain in the IAF, was talking to journa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1jbMpTN

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Want to play my last match at Eden Gardens: Harbhajan Singh

As much as Eden Gardens belongs to VVS Laxman for his epic 281 against Australia in that historic Test, it is also Harbhajan Singh's spiritual home for the 13 wickets that he took in that particular match.

Police to question Bangladesh cricketer in maid-abuse case

Dhaka: Police have been given three days to question Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat Hossain in a case in which he and his wife stand accused of physically torturing their minor housemaid, the media reported on Thursday. The fast bowler surrender via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FYT8Lh

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I am trying my best to make a comeback: Yuvraj Singh

Making a comeback into the Indian team might still be a dream albeit a distant one, senior pro Yuvraj Singh said that he will continue playing the game as long as he is enjoying it. "I enjoy playing cricket and it was always my passion as a young kid. So, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NoVohF

Indian batsmen spend more time at Eden nets

Kolkata: After the batting debacle at Cuttack, the Indian willowers on Wednesday focussed on sharpening their skills at the nets ahead of their third and final Twenty20 International (T20I) against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NoIAry