December 2009 News

Sehwag is the greatest batsman of the decade: Derek Pringle

Published: December 29, 2009

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Former England cricketer, Derek Pringle, lavished praise on swashbuckling Indian opener Virender Sehwag, saying that he has redefined the way opening batting is approached in test cricket and calling the Delhi dasher, the greatest batsman of the decade.


We can have a minimum number of Test matches annually: Dhoni

Published: December 29, 2009

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Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out in favour of more test matches in the international calendar saying that one way of removing the disparity between tests and one-dayers is to make it mandatory for every team to play a minimum number of test matches in a year.


Kotla stripped off India-SA test, may lose World Cup 2011 matches too

Published: December 29, 2009

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After Sunday’s pitch fiasco at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, it is now being reported that Delhi would not be hosting India’s test match against South Africa to be played early next year.


Aussies take control of Boxing Day test

Published: December 29, 2009

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Australia were 111-3 at stumps on day three of the Boxing Day test against Pakistan, taking their overall lead to 307.


Cook, Collingwood put England in front

Published: December 29, 2009

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Alastair Cook scored a patient century as he and Paul Collingwood propelled England to a 43 runs lead at the end of Day 3 of the second test against South Africa.


ICC sanctions on Kotla as international venue in a month

Published: December 28, 2009

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With the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch in Delhi declared unfit for play as it was of “extremely variable bounce and too dangerous for further play”, the fifth and final One-Day International between Sri Lanka and India on Sunday was abandoned after 23.3 overs.


India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Published: December 28, 2009

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India, Sri Lanka will play a short series with host Bangladesh starting from January 4, 2010. Opening match will be played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and each team will play 2 matches with each other and the top 2 teams will play Final on January 13, 2010.

India-Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Tri-Series Schedule:
1st Match: D/N
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It’s a treat to play at Eden Gardens: Tendulkar

Published: December 24, 2009

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As India and Sri Lanka get set to go head to head in the crucial fourth one-dayer of the five match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar feels that playing at the Eden on a ground filled with close to one lack boisterous supporters is a treat for any cricketer.


It’s a good opportunity for the youngsters to step up: Sehwag

Published: December 24, 2009

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With Mahendra Singh Dhoni banned for two ODIs and Yuvraj Singh ruled out of the series after sustaining a finger injury, stand-in Indian skipper Virender Sehwag said that this is a good opportunity for the youngsters to step up and be counted and also a chance for India to test and improve its bench strength.


Flintoff all set to resume practice

Published: December 24, 2009

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England’s talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff wrote on his blog that he is all set to return to batting practice in January.


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