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Kohli, Pujara, Ojha & Ashwin inject hope in India's cricket future

As skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni got down on his knee to hoist New Zealand’s Jeetan Patel over the ropes, India registered a comfortable 2-0 victory. Not many Indian supporters would prefer to re...

Posted On: Sep 04, 2012 | Comments : 0

22 years after Uncle John, nephew Doug Bracewell dismisses Sachin Tendulkar

The Bracewells of New Zealand can boast of an unique achievement as two cricketers from the family have now dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket over a span of 22 years. On Saturday, New Zealand...

Posted On: Sep 03, 2012 | Comments : 0

Kohli nears ton as India recover against New Zealand

The 23-year-old hit one six and 12 fours in his second successive Test half-century as the hosts, struggling at 80-4 at one stage, reached 283-5 in their first innings at stumps in reply to New Zealan...

Posted On: Sep 03, 2012 | Comments : 0

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: How long will Raina be persisted with?

Feroz Khan VVS Laxman’s retirement from international cricket has left the Gentlemen’s game with a void that will only take another of his ilk to fill it. His style of wielding the willow ...

Posted On: Aug 31, 2012 | Comments : 0

Tendulkar’s not thinking about retirement. Why are we?

After a while and it’s been a while – the mere mention of Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement is irritating. But the true fear is this: Once he announces his retirement, the conversation w...

Posted On: Aug 31, 2012 | Comments : 0

India can win World T20 says Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't believe in picking favourites but is sure the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team has the wherewithal to challenge any country in all three formats of cricket...

Posted On: Aug 30, 2012 | Comments : 0

Victory is yet to sink in: Unmukt

Victorious India Under-19 World Cup captain Unmukt Chand said on Wednesday the impact of his team’s stunning feat is slowly setting in. “I didn’t know much about the country’s ...

Posted On: Aug 30, 2012 | Comments : 0

Sachin Tendulkar rules out retirement for now

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar today indicated that he would not retire for now. “As long as there is a reason to wake up with a reason in the morning, it makes sense in continuing (playing cri...

Posted On: Aug 30, 2012 | Comments : 0

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's positive intent made a big difference at Hyderabad

A new era for Indian cricket has started off with a comprehensive victory – albeit against a weaker opposition. Following the nightmares of the last season and the retirements of Rahul Dravid an...

Posted On: Aug 28, 2012 | Comments : 0

No controversy regarding my relation with Dhoni: Laxman

Just retired VVS Laxman today declined to comment on his relationship with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni but clarified that there was no controversy as has been reported by the media. “There was ...

Posted On: Aug 28, 2012 | Comments : 0
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