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Bopara shocked at his omission from ODI ...

Bopara shocked at his omission from ODI squad

When England picked a 15-man squad to face India in ODIs, experienced campaigner, Ravi Bopara’s name was missing from the list. Bopara, on his part, said that he was shocked to know about his omission from the squad. In fact, Bopara has been a fine performer for England in the ODIs for the... read more »

Harbhajan, Laxman call Jayawardene legen...

Harbhajan, Laxman call Jayawardene legend

New Delhi: Cricketers, both former as well as current, took to social media to hail retiring Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene as a legend.Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh showered praise on the former Sri Lanka captain adding that it was always a challenge for him to get Jayawardene... read more »

Anil Kumble, Srinath Walk Out of Karnata...

Anil Kumble, Srinath Walk Out of Karnataka Cricket AGM Protesting Funds Mis...

Bangalore: Karnataka has produced some of the country’s greatest cricketers, but all is not smooth sailing when it comes to cricket administration. The Karnataka State Cricket Association’s former president and secretary — and much admired bowlers — Anil Kumble and Javagal... read more »

Former players want Fletcher out, questi...

Former players want Fletcher out, question Dhoni’s captaincy

India’s beleaguered cricketers have come under sharp criticism from former players who called for coach Duncan Fletcher’s immediate ouster while questioning Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy in the Test series against England that culminated with an innings and 244 runs... read more »

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Tendulkar is much more than strokeplay and statistics

Tendulkar prepares hard for his final Eden outing

By Anurag Dey Kolkata – Preparing for his last outing at the iconic Eden Gardens, legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar was a picture of focus and concentration as the Indian team hit the nets... read more »

Wax replica, confetti burst greet Tendulkar at Eden

Wax replica, confetti burst greet Tendulkar at Ede...

Kolkata – Sachin Tendulkar was greeted by his real-life wax replica as he stepped into the Eden Gardens Monday for a net session ahead of the... read more »

I wanted to play big: Rohit Sharma

I wanted to play big: Rohit Sharma

Smiling ear to ear after becoming only the third cricketer ever to smash an ODI double hundred, Indian batsman Rohit Sharma on Saturday said he went in with... read more »

Rohit Sharma’s double ton brings Diwali-eve cheer

Rohit Sharma's double ton brings Diwali-eve cheer

Bangalore – India’s Rohit Sharma wrote himself into the record books Saturday, becoming only the third cricketer after compatriots Sachin Tendulkar... read more »

Rohit Sharma is third cricketer to score ODI double cen...

Rohit Sharma is third cricketer to score ODI double century

Bangalore – The Bangalore crowd was in for a delight today. It was not only raining runs at the Indian innings, it was also a day when record books were... read more »

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