India defeated Pakistan by a handsome margin of 124 runs in the much-awaited tournament opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham. India outclassed its opposition completely and wrapped up the so-called high-pressure game pretty easily. After being put into bat first by Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, India, riding on the classy batting performances from the top order, posted […]
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Handling Pressure Key In Indo-Pak Tie, Says Harbhajan
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Asserting that India has the edge in their Champions Trophy game against Pakistan, veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Saturday that the team which handles pressure better will emerge triumphant. India and Pakistan will start their campaign in the Champions Trophy with a much anticipated Group B clash in Birmingham […]
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2017 ICC Champions Trophy – Captain’s Corner – Five Tactics India Must Use To Beat Pakistan
The mother of all battles is finally upon us, and it promises to be an absolute feast at Birmingham when arch rivals India and Pakistan take on each other. The mother of all battles is finally upon us, and it promises to be an absolute feast at Birmingham when arch rivals India and Pakistan take on […]
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Demonstrate High Level Of Sporting Spirit Against India: PCB Chief
Birmingham, June 3 (IANS) On the eve of the high-octane ICC Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan met the members of the green brigade and asked them to demonstrate a high level of sporting spirit while taking on the Virat Kohli-led side. Khan also asked his players […]
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Himachal Stadium Pavilion Named After India’s Woman Wicketkeeper
Shimla, June 3 (IANS) India’s wicketkeeper-batswoman Sushma Verma added another feather to her cap when the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) named after her a pavilion of its newly-opened cricket stadium ringed by lush green hills in her home district Shimla. The HPCA on Saturday said it was an honour to name the pavilion of […]
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2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Preview – India Favourites Against Pakistan In Highly-Anticipated Champions Trophy Clash
Birmingham, June 3 (IANS) Saddled by off-field distractions, defending champions India will look to start their 2017 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a Group B encounter at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground here on Sunday. The Indian team have brought with themselves a cloud of discontent within […]
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Sameer Dighe Appointed As Mumbai Coach For 2017/18 Season
Sameer Dighe, the former Indian wicket-keeper batsman, has been appointed as the coach of Mumbai for the 2017/18 season. He has replaced Chandrakant Pandit in the role, who was not given an extension despite Mumbai winning the Ranji title and qualifying for the final in the two years of his coaching. Dighe pipped Pravin Amre […]
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Pakistan Super League Welcomes Multan As The New Franchise
The ambitious Pakistan Super League (PSL) has seen the addition of a new franchise, Multan. The franchise will be seen in action from the 3rd edition which commences next year. Dubai-based Schon Group beat competition from 10 bidders and grabbed the contract for an eight-year span. The total contract is worth $41.6 million calculated on […]
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Chappell Had No Hand In Hampering My Bowling: Irfan Pathan (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Rubbishing the popular perception that former India coach Greg Chappell ruined his career by promoting him as a top order batsman, veteran all-rounder Irfan Pathan cleared the air by saying that he was selected as a batsman for representing the country at the Under-15 level. Irfan, who burst into the […]
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Allan Border Concerned Over Ashes Amid Pay Dispute Between CA And ACA
With the long-standing pay dispute between Cricket Australia (CA) and Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) not showing any sign of coming to an end, former Australia skipper Allan Border has expressed his apprehensions over this year’s Ashes. Last month, Cricket Australia had threatened that players would not be paid beyond June 30, the date of expiry of […]