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Asia Cup 2018 | Delhi cafes organise live screenings for cricket fans
The cafes are giving fans a chance to visit their outlets and cheer their team while watching the matches on the big screen.
September 21, 2018 -
Oz buzz
Given that some of contemporary cricket’s bitterest controversies have had an Australian connection at the core of them, few people will require a willing suspension of disbelief to go along with England cricketer Moeen Ali’s bombshell charge that he was called “Osama” by a rival player during a 2015 Ashes match. Sympathy will be instant …
September 20, 2018 -
History honoured
The wicket will continue to remain sticky until the light is shed on several remaining grey areas in the generally welcome order of the apex court wielding the axe on several really absurd actions taken by the Lodha panel that tended to make light of cricketing history. There was something so terribly officious to its …
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August 12, 2018 -
Cricket tourney to discourage youth from falling prey to drugs: Vikramaditiya
To discourage youths from falling prey to drug menace and promote rural sports in Himachal Pradesh, the HP Sports, Cultural and Environment Association (HPSCEA) will be organising T-20 cricket championship in Shimla district. Addressing media persons on Monday HPSCEA, president Vikramaditya Singh who is also sitting legislator from Shimla (rural) said, “Promotion of sports has …
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August 1, 2018 -
Steyn returns to South African squad after 13 months
Steyn has 419 Test wickets - two short of Shaun Pollock's South African record of 421.
June 12, 2018 -
Dehradun all set to host T-20 cricket series
After long wait, Uttarakhand will finally host the first international cricket match next month. Afghanistan and Bangladesh will fight for supremacy in the three-match T-20 series at the newly constructed Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun. A team of Board of Control for Cricket in India recently toured to inspect the facilities offered at …
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May 15, 2018 -
A portrait of the glamorous cricket captain as captive slave
He is popularly known to have a status that is, as of now, beyond all threats and far from the slightest whiff of insecurity.
March 18, 2018 -
Prasad resigns from junior national selection committee
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad resigned on Friday from the post of chairman of the junior national selection committee. His resignation comes less than a month after India won their fourth title at the U-19 World Cup. “He has resigned from the committee as he wants to take up some other cricket assignment. However, he …
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March 3, 2018 -
Mamata wishes Farokh Engineer on his 79th birthday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wished legendary cricketer Farokh Engineer on his 79th birthday. Wishing legendary cricketer Farokh Engineer a very happy birthday — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 25, 2018 Farokh Maneksha Engineer was born to a Parsi family on 25 February 1938 in Bombay and is a former Indian cricketer. Farokh …
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February 25, 2018 -
India win 3rd T20I to clinch series
India quelled a late charge by the South African batsmen to clinch a nail-biting seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 International (T20I) here on Saturday. Chasing a target of 173 runs, the Proteas could only manage 165/6 in their 20 overs. India have thus won the three-match series 2-1. The match came alive …
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February 25, 2018 -
Lessons to learn
While the Indian men’s cricket team revels in its victory in the one-day internationals in South Africa, it is time to reflect on attendant facts, including that Indian women – less heralded but as effective – have performed just as well in their bilateral engagements in the same country. But speaking of the men first, …
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February 18, 2018 -
Kohli stars as India outplay South Africa in sixth ODI
Disciplined bowling and unbeaten century by skipper Virat Kohli helped India outplay South Africa by eight wickets in the sixth and final One-day International (ODI) at the Supersport Park here on Friday. After a disciplined performance by the bowlers which helped India restrict South Africa to a modest 204, Kohli (129 in 96 balls), who …
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February 16, 2018 -
Viral: Ranveer Singh’s film on ‘1983 Cricket World Cup’ gets a release date
The energetic star of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh, is all set to play the role of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in the biopic based on the iconic win of India at the 1983 World Cup. The film is helmed by Kabir Khan and was set to release on April 5, 2019. However, there is a new …
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February 4, 2018 -
Under-19 World Cup: Celebrations break out at Shubman’s house in Mohali
Celebrations on Saturday broke out at the society in Mohali where the family of young cricketer Shubman Gill stays after India today lifted the U-19 World Cup trophy. Relatives, friends and residents of the society on Saturday celebrated the victory of Indian team over Australia and enjoyed it by performing Punjabi folk dance Bhangra. “We …
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February 3, 2018 -
IPL no more clean entertainment, says Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Monday said young players only wanted to make money by playing in the popular T20 cricket league IPL and that it was “no more a clean entertainment” in view of alleged violations of foreign exchange rules. Young cricketers want to play in the popular T20 cricket league and “earn Rs …
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January 29, 2018 -
India earn consolation win in 3rd Test
India bowled out South Africa for 177 runs in their second innings on fourth and penultimate day to claim a consolatory 63-run win in the third and final cricket Test here on Saturday. Chasing 241 on a difficult pitch to bat, the hosts were going strong after Dean Elgar (86 not out) and Hashim Amla …
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January 27, 2018 -
Chasing 241, S. Africa 17/1 on uneven Wanderers pitch
South Africa reached 17/1 after play was called off with the condition of the pitch being discussed on the third day on Friday here after India set-up a target of 241 for the hosts to win the third and final Test. Due to the odd and uneven bounce, play was called off as both the …
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January 27, 2018