Nagpur, Dec 17: England today broke a 28-year-old jinx by achieving a historic Test series win on Indian soil, leaving the hosts embarrassed with a 2-1 verdict after the fourth and final match ended in a draw here.
The last time an English side had defeated India in their own den was way back in 1984-85, under the captaincy of David Gower.
Nagpur, Dec 17: England today broke a 28-year-old jinx by achieving a historic Test series win on Indian soil, leaving the hosts embarrassed with a 2-1 verdict after the fourth and final match ended in a draw here.
The last time an English side had defeated India in their own den was way back in 1984-85, under the captaincy of David Gower.
Islamabad, Dec 18: Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar must be regretting his "blunder" of not calling it a day in March 2011 when India won the Cricket World Cup, said a leading Pakistani daily Tuesday.
An editorial in the Dawn described Tendulkar's "fall from grace in the ongoing cricket series against England", and said that it has not only dismayed millions of his fans across the world but has also compelled critics to ask him to hang up his boots.
Islamabad, Dec 18: Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar must be regretting his "blunder" of not calling it a day in March 2011 when India won the Cricket World Cup, said a leading Pakistani daily Tuesday.
An editorial in the Dawn described Tendulkar's "fall from grace in the ongoing cricket series against England", and said that it has not only dismayed millions of his fans across the world but has also compelled critics to ask him to hang up his boots.
Kolkata, Dec 8 : India’s famed batting line-up failed to deliver as the team was left staring at yet another huge defeat after being reduced to 145 for six at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against England here today.
Given the situation, the visiting England team looks well on course to taking an unassailable 2-1 series lead.
Kolkata, Dec 8 : India’s famed batting line-up failed to deliver as the team was left staring at yet another huge defeat after being reduced to 145 for six at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against England here today.
Given the situation, the visiting England team looks well on course to taking an unassailable 2-1 series lead.
NEW DELHI: Captain Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott took England first innings score to 296/1 at lunch on the third day of the third Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.
NEW DELHI: Captain Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott took England first innings score to 296/1 at lunch on the third day of the third Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.
LAUSANNE/NEW DELHI: In a massive jolt to boxing in India, the International Boxing Association has suspended the IABF alleging "possible manipulation" in its recent elections but the body has denied the charge, insisting that the process was "transparent".
LAUSANNE/NEW DELHI: In a massive jolt to boxing in India, the International Boxing Association has suspended the IABF alleging "possible manipulation" in its recent elections but the body has denied the charge, insisting that the process was "transparent".
Kolkata, Dec 5: Gautam Gambhir struck a fine half century and helped India make a promising start in the crucial third Test against England at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
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India reached 90/2 at lunch with Gambhir (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (1) in the middle.
Kolkata, Dec 5: Gautam Gambhir struck a fine half century and helped India make a promising start in the crucial third Test against England at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
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India reached 90/2 at lunch with Gambhir (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (1) in the middle.
Perth, Dec 4: Australia coach Mickey Arthur says captain Michael Clarke will likely retain his No. 5 spot in the batting lineup with allrounder Shane Watson a possibility to fill in at No. 4 in a reshuffle forced by the retirement of Ricky Ponting.
Perth, Dec 4: Australia coach Mickey Arthur says captain Michael Clarke will likely retain his No. 5 spot in the batting lineup with allrounder Shane Watson a possibility to fill in at No. 4 in a reshuffle forced by the retirement of Ricky Ponting.
Perth, Australia, Nov 30: Mitchell Starc took two wickets late in the first session as Australia’s gamble on an all-new pace attack paid off, reducing South Africa to 63-3 at lunch Friday after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial third test.
Shane Watson marked his return from injury by removing South Africa skipper Graeme Smith (16) before Starc bowled opener Alviro Peterson (30) and Jacques Kallis (2) in his last two overs before the interval.
Perth, Australia, Nov 30: Mitchell Starc took two wickets late in the first session as Australia’s gamble on an all-new pace attack paid off, reducing South Africa to 63-3 at lunch Friday after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial third test.
Shane Watson marked his return from injury by removing South Africa skipper Graeme Smith (16) before Starc bowled opener Alviro Peterson (30) and Jacques Kallis (2) in his last two overs before the interval.
Perth, Australia, Nov 29: Australia’s highest test run-scorer and former captain Ricky Ponting has announced he will retire from test cricket.
The 38-year-old former said Thursday the third test against South Africa starting Friday will be his last.
Perth, Australia, Nov 29: Australia’s highest test run-scorer and former captain Ricky Ponting has announced he will retire from test cricket.
The 38-year-old former said Thursday the third test against South Africa starting Friday will be his last.
Perth, Australia, Nov 28: Australia’s pace spearhead Peter Siddle says he’s confident of being fit to play in the decisive third test against South Africa starting Friday in Perth.
Perth, Australia, Nov 28: Australia’s pace spearhead Peter Siddle says he’s confident of being fit to play in the decisive third test against South Africa starting Friday in Perth.
