Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad / Napier, New Zealand: Napier, New Zealand’s self-proclaimed art deco capital, might consider itself a little left behind this ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. So, when Mohammad Nabi, the Afghanistan captain, opted to bat after winning the toss against New Zealand on Sunday (March 8), fans feared …
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Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad / Sydney: Ian Gould has become the 15th umpire to stand in 100 ODIs when he took the field in the Australia versus Sri Lanka match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday 8th March 2015. Gould joined the first-class …
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Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad / Perth: As a result of its win over the West Indies in Perth today, India has now qualified for the Quarter-Final Stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. As India still has two Pool Stage matches remaining, its Quarter-Final venue will be determined by its …
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Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad/Sydney: West Indies came into this match on the back of Chris Gayle’s 215-run blitz against Zimbabwe. South Africa’s World Cup credentials had been questioned after India brushed it aside in Melbourne. When the two met in a Pool B clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 …
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Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad/Melbourne: Sri Lanka brought its full range of experience into play, with a dominant display against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A fine display with both bat and ball helped Sri Lanka to a 92-run victory that also saw it leapfrog Bangladesh in the Pool A table …
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By Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad/Manuka Oval: The records didn’t just tumble at the Manuka Oval on Tuesday (February 24), they were smashed out of the park. The highest partnership in ODI history (372), putting Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid (331) in the shade. The most balls a pair has batted together …
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Melbourne: World Cup winner and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar has predicted that the event will be even more competitive as it progresses after the first 10 days produced exciting and entertaining cricket. Talking to the ICC on the sidelines of India versus South Africa match at …
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Mumbai: Tele Stars played Celebrity Show Match between “Star Riders XI” and Finalist Shipping Team in the Final Day of the Sailor Today Cricket Cup 2015 Mumbai, in association with Alphard Maritime Group and MSC Crewing Services Pvt. Ltd., at Mumbai. The main objective and aim of this match is …
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Shikhar Dhawan’s seventh One-Day century & a truly wonderful flourish from Ajinkya Rahane By Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad/Melbourne: The atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on didn’t quite parallel that at the Adelaide Oval last Sunday, but, then again, there is not much that can match the intensity and drama of …
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By Naman Trivedi Ahmedabad/Christchurch: West Indies batsman Darren Bravo has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 Article 2.1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International match”, during his side’s …
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