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South Africa spoils Indian party again!

Published: March 16, 2011

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The stage was set in Nagpur for one of the most competitive ties in the world cup so far. Host India (ICC ODI ranking 2) took on South Africa (ICC ODI ranking 3) as part of the group B fixture. Till now the two teams have played against each other in the world cup twice and both the times the result had been in favour of the Proteas.


Yuvraj does it once again!

Published: March 12, 2011

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It was a cool afternoon at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium with temperatures at around 21 degrees Celsius. Netherlands took on hosts India in the fourth game of their ICC World Cup journey.


India’s young guns thrash Australia in 2nd ODI

Published: October 21, 2010

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With the help of a superb century from Virat Kohli and two solid fifties from Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, India was able to chase down the target of 290 runs set by Australia with ease, to take unbeatable series lead of 1-0, during the first ODI played at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ADA-VDCA Cricket Stadium at Vizag on Wednesday.


Bowlers in desperate need of a break: MS Dhoni

Published: August 16, 2010

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Injury-hit Indian bowlers are in desperate need of timely breaks, said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday, insisting that the workload on them is “a bit too much” compared to the batsmen.


Yuvraj out with dengue, Nehra uncertain for Sri Lanka ODI

Published: August 16, 2010

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India suffered another huge setback in their ongoing tri-series campaign with dashing middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh being ruled out of their all-important tie against Sri Lanka on Monday after being diagnosed with dengue.


Injuries to senior players a blessing in disguise: MS Dhoni

Published: August 10, 2010

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After the tiring test series against Sri Lanka, India is now all set for the tri-series featuring them, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The Indian team will be without many key players in the tri-series due to injuries but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says it’s a blessing in disguise as it presents them with an opportunity to test their bench strength ahead of the 2011 World Cup.


Jadeja apologises to BCCI for St Lucia pub brawl

Published: May 27, 2010

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All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has tendered an unconditional apology to the BCCI for his involvement in the scuffle that took place at a pub in St Lucia, soon after India’s exit from the ICC World Twenty20, but maintained that he, along with six other Indian players, did not provoke or retaliate against the Indian fans who abused them at the pub.


Yuvraj, Zaheer among players issued show cause notice by BCCI

Published: May 18, 2010

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The BCCI on Tuesday issued show cause notices to six cricketers, including star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan, for their alleged involvement in a pub brawl after India’s humiliating exit from Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.


Jadeja was very impressive, got us back in the game: Sehwag

Published: December 22, 2009

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India’s stand-in skipper in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, said after India’s comfortable 7 wicket win in the third ODI against Sri Lanka that he was very impressed by young all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja who picked up career best bowling figures of 4 for 32 while adding that all the credit for India’s comeback in the game goes to the left-arm spinner.


Tendulkar, Jadeja propel India to 2-1 lead

Published: December 22, 2009

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A couple of years ago, there was a lot of talk of Sachin Tendulkar not being the greatest batsman ever since he has not managed to finish games for India. Well, anyone who said would now be eating his words. First, it was England, then Australia and now Sri Lanka. In the last couple of years, Sachin has won games for India, singlehandedly, on multiple occasions and the big difference is that he has stayed there till the end to take the team home.


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