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Akshar Patel eager to make mark against ...

Akshar Patel eager to make mark against West Indies in remaining ODIs

Akshar Patel who was selected in the Indian squad for the last ODIs and one T20I against West Indies has said that these matches will be important for him. “I wouldn’t be lying if I say that I don’t understand the situation I am in. If I get an opportunity to play these three matches will be... read more »

Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s R...

Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’?

The surest measure of greatness is the shadow it casts. A decade on, the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ side of 2003-04 are still regarded with a unique reverence. Others hold the records for most points won and most goals scored in a Premier League season but it is Arsene Wenger’s greatest team,... read more »

Ajmal bowls with revamped action under S...

Ajmal bowls with revamped action under Saqlain’s supervision

Ajmal bowled a number of overs to experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez who has also resumed batting in the nets after having to return home from the UAE because of a hand injury during practice. “I am confident of getting cleared before the World Cup and my ambition is to make the World... read more »

Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves S...

Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves Surrey’ and will not rule out ...

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not ruled out playing county cricket again next season. Pietersen who has been contracted to Surrey since 2010, although he only played in the T20 Blast competition last summer. The South African-born batsman said he would make a decision about his playing... read more »

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I’ll be happy to take up BCCI job: Gavaskar

The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed Sunil Gavaskar’s name as replacement for N Srinivasan as BCCI President and the batting legend said he will be “honoured” and... read more »

Ready to take action against those named in IPL re...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday gave its proposal before the Supreme Court in the Indian Premier League betting and... read more »

Srinivasan will not step down as chief, says BCCI

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday said that N Srinivasan will not resign as the chief despite Supreme Court warning, according to... read more »

Shikhar Dhawan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 7

New Delhi: Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has been announced captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), while Caribbean T20... read more »

World Twenty20: Former Pakistan coach predicts India-Pa...

ormer Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has tipped arch rivals India and Pakistan to play the final of the 2014 World Twenty20. Lawson, who was in charge of the... read more »

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