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As he walked out in the first innings of the final test against Australia in the 2003-04 series, Sachin Tendulkar had a stream of bad scores behind him – 0, 1, 37, 0 and 44. Ironically, his famous, almost legendary cover drive, had become his Achilles Heel. He had suddenly gotten
It has just been two years, when India lost to Pakistan by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy finals at “The Oval” ground on June 18, 2017. And two years hence, now, in the 2019 World Cup match, India beat Pakistan by 89 runs at Old Trafford on June 16,
After Rahul Dravid, India needed a backbone that could stand as a wall, no matter what the power of the storm. Cheteshwar Pujara is now performing that role. > Batting is like meditation Cheteshwar Pujara in Melbourne test, 2018-19 His form has been sublime and he is enjoying his game, although
Ahead of the second India-Australia 2+2 dialogue, the Australian envoy to India says relationship between the two countries has been at the strongest point than it has been in recent years. In an exclusive interview with SNI’s Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale, Australia’s High Commissioner to India Harinder
Its a great story told by the absolutely hilarious and profound Navjot Sidhu about how 16 year old Sachin Tendulkar inspired him to withstand the fast bowling of perhaps the best fast bowling attack in modern cricket – Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Sachin’s exemplary courage and never
Kevin Pietersen wants to add the India win on his arm tattoo. > Does 2012 deserve a spot on my arm? Ashes 05, 09, 10/11 & World T20 on already.. Winning in India surely does guys???? twitter.com/kevinpp24/stat… [http://t.co/KqYsxiY9] — Kevin Pietersen (@kevinpp24) December 19, 2012 [https:
Given how the Indian team capitulated to the spin bowling of Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann, despite being dubbed as the team best equipped to play spin, it is not easy to remember some really remarkable feats by Indian players. But there is one incident that stands out in terms
We all know that BCCI in its infinite and asinine wisdom has banned the photo-only organizations totake pictures on the field in the current India – England cricket series. So the press organizations which have collectively joined forces with these organizations – Getty Images, Action Images and two Indian companies – in not
A very unassuming Sachin Tendulkar waiting for his first selection in the Indian team. Interesting interview by Tom Alter.
Here is an excellent compilation of “Sehwagisms” [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/592425.html] – quotes from Sehwag which show his mindset. He is unique in the way he expresses with his bat. Although modeled around Sachin Tendulkar, he is very different and in some ways better than
The Indian team has handed a handsome defeat to Alistair Cook’s team. This match was important in many ways. At least for India. Within this year, when Rahul Dravid has retired and Sachin Tendulkar is on verge of retiring, India were looking for two rockstar batsmen. In Virat Kohli,
Indo-Pak cricket series for 2012-13 has been finalized. It will have 3 ODIs and 2 Twenty20 matches. The matches will be played between December 25, 2012 and January 6, 2013. While Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi will host the One Day Internationals ; Twenty20 games will be played in Bangalore and
The importance of India in world cricket is underscored by how presence of India helps the financial state of other countries’ cricket boards. One line at the end of an article [http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/tv-deal-to-lift-ca-into-billionaire-league-20121025-2889s.html] in Sydney Morning Herald on Cricket Australia’s operating results
In an India TV sting on T20 World Cup Umpires, 6 umpires from South Asia – Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – have been caught agreeing to cooperate to give wrong decisions for money. They are Nadeem Ghauri and Anees Siddiqui of Pakistan, Nadir Shah of Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka’s Gamini
Sachin TendulkarIn a country, where media and the people are divided – which is a greater news – Sachin Tendulkar’s losing century or India’s losing century via another idiotic budget, which pushes the economy in a greater inflationary spiral, the day must have been extraordinary. Rajdeep Sardesai is lucky (see
At least the Zimbabweans are “Embarrassed” with their loss in under 3 days. Indian stars seem unaffected by their complete rout! One test under 3 days, another in under 4 days. Something is completely wrong with the entire cricket structure in India!! > Alan Butcher, the Zimbabwe coach, has said his
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