Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Aiming to tap the huge fan base of cricket in India, Unicef in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday launched a sanitation programme ‘Team Swachh’ — to drive home the message that everyone should use toilet. The initiative brings together […]
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Would be scared to play in Pakistan – Andre Russell
The Pakistani team has millions of fans across the globe, but the constant threat of terrorism looming has deprived the nation of quality international cricket for nearly 7 years. There was a bilateral series in Pakistan when Zimbabwe toured the nation, but since then, there has been absolutely no progress. In the meantime, Pakistan has […]
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Comebacks more difficult than debuts – Ashish Nehra
Veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra has revealed that it is much more difficult to make a comeback to the national team than actually making your debut. Before India’s departure to Bangladesh for the 2016 T20 Asia Cup, Nehra spoke to the media and addressed questions on his comeback. Nehra has made a fantastic comeback to […]
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Pakistan T20I captain Shahid Afridi reconsidering his retirement
Pakistan T20I captain Shahid Afridi said that he is facing “huge pressure” from the family and friends to not retire from international cricket in April at the end of the World T20 in India. Afridi, who will turn 36 on March 1, plays only T20 internationals for Pakistan and is now reconsidering his decision to […]
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Dhoni, Rohit, Yuvraj to feature in 6th successive World T20
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) India’s limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, star opener Rohit Sharma and middle-order specialist Yuvraj Singh are set to make their sixth successive appearance at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 tournament, which is scheduled to start in India next month. The 27-day tournament begins in Nagpur on March 8 with […]
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In-form India face Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener
Dhaka, Feb 23 (IANS) With two back to back T20 series wins and Virat Kohli coming back after being rested, India look like a force to reckon with as they kick-off their Asia Cup campaign against hosts Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday. The only concern that India will have will be regarding […]
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Asia Cup: ‘India are firm favourite against Pakistan’, says Wasim Akram
Former Pakistan skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram stated that India are the clear favorite to beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup which will take place on Sunday at Mirpur, Dhaka. The archrival will face each other after over a year when they meet in the high profile round robin match on February 27. […]
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Video: McCullum rolls his arms in his farewell Test match
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum rolled his arm in his farewell Test match on Monday. McCullum bowled a total of 4 overs spread in 2 spells during the first session of day 3 in the 2nd Test against Australia at Christchurch. Wickets were hard to come by and so New Zealand skipper tried to do something different […]
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Stats: Brendon McCullum blows away records in his farewell Test at Hagley Oval
The retiring Black Caps captain smashed the fastest century in Test history against Australia in Christchurch, reaching triple figure off just 54 balls. He breaks the joint record of Misbah Ul Haq and Vivian Richards. Making the moment doubly as special was the fact the innings came in McCullum’s final Test, with the 34-year-old to […]
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Sachin Tendulkar achieves a new milestone
India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar cannot stop himself yet to achieve records even after retiring from international cricket. Sachin’s autobiography “Playing It My Way”, which is also co-authored by Boria Majumdar, now holds the Limca Book of Record for the ‘Bestselling Adult Hardback on Release (orders on the first day of publication)’. Also, it holds […]