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  • World Cup: Dharmasena, Kettleborough named umpires for India-Australia semis

    Dubai: Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and England's Richard Kettleborough were appointed on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal clash between India and Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle has been named match referee ....

    Dubai: Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and England's Richard Kettleborough were appointed on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal clash between India and Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle has been named match referee ....

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  • World Cup: Australian attack lacks a world class spinner, says Ian Chappell

    New Delhi: With Australian pacers gearing up to take on a formidable Indian batting line up in the World Cup semi-final, former captain Ian Chappell says home attack is not completely balanced as they lack a top class spinner. "I think it's a pretty good attack, ....

    New Delhi: With Australian pacers gearing up to take on a formidable Indian batting line up in the World Cup semi-final, former captain Ian Chappell says home attack is not completely balanced as they lack a top class spinner. "I think it's a pretty good attack, ....

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  • The Ghost Has Finally Been Exorcised

    The ghost has finally been exorcised. At least that's how it feels for the South African supporters—to see the team put one across their opponents in a World Cup knock-out match. Yes, that one elusive win, which now done, seems a minor hurdle crossed as the team s ....

    The ghost has finally been exorcised. At least that's how it feels for the South African supporters—to see the team put one across their opponents in a World Cup knock-out match. Yes, that one elusive win, which now done, seems a minor hurdle crossed as the team s ....

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  • India Were Perfect, Again

    The David vs Goliath quarterfinal between India and Bangladesh was always going to be a matter of how convincing the India victory would be. The gap between the two sides on paper is apparent, and once again, yet another consistent all round performance from India took them ....

    The David vs Goliath quarterfinal between India and Bangladesh was always going to be a matter of how convincing the India victory would be. The gap between the two sides on paper is apparent, and once again, yet another consistent all round performance from India took them ....

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  • Pakistans Batting, Fielding Were Woeful

    We all know that catches win matches - but can they win you the World Cup? Pakistan will never know the answer to this question, as two crucial chances were missed in their QF match against co-hosts Australia. To blame the defeat solely on their poor fielding would be to ....

    We all know that catches win matches - but can they win you the World Cup? Pakistan will never know the answer to this question, as two crucial chances were missed in their QF match against co-hosts Australia. To blame the defeat solely on their poor fielding would be to ....

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  • Guptills 237 powers New Zealand into semifinal

    Martin Guptill's record-shattering double century and Trent Boult's four-wicket haul sent New Zealand sailing into the World Cup semi-finals as they trounced the West Indies by 143 runs on Saturday. Guptill, dropped on four by Marlon Samuels, finished on 237 not ....

    Martin Guptill's record-shattering double century and Trent Boult's four-wicket haul sent New Zealand sailing into the World Cup semi-finals as they trounced the West Indies by 143 runs on Saturday. Guptill, dropped on four by Marlon Samuels, finished on 237 not ....

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  • ISL: NorthEast United's Rehenesh shines in goalless draw

    NEW DELHI: Young NorthEast United FC goalkeeper T P Rehenesh made three spectacular saves to deny Delhi Dynamos a win as the two sides settled for a goalless stalemate after an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match on Wednesday.

    NEW DELHI: Young NorthEast United FC goalkeeper T P Rehenesh made three spectacular saves to deny Delhi Dynamos a win as the two sides settled for a goalless stalemate after an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match on Wednesday.

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  • Record scorer Rooney set for Manchester derby return

    LONDON: Manchester United are likely to welcome back captain Wayne Rooney from suspension for their visit to Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday, hoping the striker can add to his record scoring tally in the derby.

    LONDON: Manchester United are likely to welcome back captain Wayne Rooney from suspension for their visit to Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday, hoping the striker can add to his record scoring tally in the derby.

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  • Joe Dawes leaves India bowling coach role

    India bowling coach Joe Dawes has "amicably" parted ways with the BCCI and dismissed the media reports that claimed he was sacked. Dawes and fielding coach Trevor Penny were rested following Indian team's disastrous performance in the Test series in England earlier this year which they lost 1-3.

    India bowling coach Joe Dawes has "amicably" parted ways with the BCCI and dismissed the media reports that claimed he was sacked. Dawes and fielding coach Trevor Penny were rested following Indian team's disastrous performance in the Test series in England earlier this year which they lost 1-3.

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  • This day, that year: India 54 all out

    t was the stuff nightmares are made off. After been ripped to shreds by individual brilliance, the Indian cricket team sunk to the bottom of the pit by getting out for their lowest total in ODI cricket - that too in the final of a tri-series. Indeed, October 29, 2000 was a dark day for Indian cricket.

    t was the stuff nightmares are made off. After been ripped to shreds by individual brilliance, the Indian cricket team sunk to the bottom of the pit by getting out for their lowest total in ODI cricket - that too in the final of a tri-series. Indeed, October 29, 2000 was a dark day for Indian cricket.

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