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Tendulkar's elusive hundred will come

If you happen to meet Sachin Tendulkar, perhaps in George Street, Sydney, this weekend wish him good luck but please don't mention that century. He ought to be in batsman's heaven but in truth...

Posted On: Dec 31, 2011 | Comments : 0

Gambhir struck his last century 17 Tests ago

Usually dependable, Gautam Gambhir is now bringing deep creases into the forehead of his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his consistent failures of the past two years, and next week's second Tes...

Posted On: Dec 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

India bounced and bruised: Aus media

India were "bounced and bruised at the MCG", declared a gleeful Australian media which, on Friday, hailed their cricket team for their surprise humbling of thefamed batting line-up of the vi...

Posted On: Dec 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

India’s WC triumph 2011’s highlight

For Sachin Tendulkar and India, 2011 was a year to remember. For their neighbors in Pakistan, it might be one they wish to forget. “The Little Master” finally added one of the rare honors ...

Posted On: Dec 29, 2011 | Comments : 0

Our great expectation

The defeat of Saina Nehwal in the recently concluded BWF Super Series badminton finals in China might have disappointed badminton buffs in the country, for it was the fourth loss in a final for the 21...

Posted On: Dec 29, 2011 | Comments : 0

Ishant Sharma clocks 150 kmph on speed gun

It was in the fifteenth over of the Australian 2nd innings on Wednesday that a ball from an Indian pacer went past 150 kph on the speed gun. According to Ian Chappell, one of Ishant Sharma’s del...

Posted On: Dec 29, 2011 | Comments : 0

'I think they bowled a really good line'

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave a frank assessment of his team's fourth day collapse to lose the first Test against Australia, saying the Melbourne Cricket Ground wicket was benign enough ...

Posted On: Dec 29, 2011 | Comments : 0

Aus vs Ind, 1st Test, Day 3: as it happened

12:30 p.m. An intriguing day - where 15 wickets fell - of Test match cricket ends here at MCG, with Australia 179 for eight, leading India by 230. Michael Hussey remains unbeaten on 79 while young Pat...

Posted On: Dec 28, 2011 | Comments : 0

Ind vs Aus: Sachin Tendulkar out as India 214/3 at stumps on Day 2, trail by 119 runs

Sachin Tendulkar gave glimpses of his vintage form but the record 100th international century continued to elude him as India responded with a strong batting display to keep the first cricket Test aga...

Posted On: Dec 27, 2011 | Comments : 0

Dravid draws inspiration from Tendulkar

Rahul Dravid feared end of his career due to slump in form at one stage but drew inspiration from fellow Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar's fighting spirit to not only revive his career but a...

Posted On: Dec 24, 2011 | Comments : 0
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