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| Gary Kirsten not apprehensive about senior players says Cricket Board
The Cricket Board today brushed aside suggestions that Gary Kirsten is
apprehensive about taking up the Indian coach's job because of a possible opposition
from the senior players.
BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla dismissed reports that Kirsten
has written to the Board, saying that he could....
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| Gary Kirsten delays decision and wants to find if seniors cricketers are unhappy
Former South African batsman Gary Kirsten has decided to delay his decision
about taking over as Indias next cricket coach following reports that senior players
are unhappy about his appointment.
The South African, who was scheduled to convey his willingness to the board by
today, said he d....
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| Misbah ul Haq says Draw would boost confidence in pakistan team
Pakistan middle-order batsman Misbah ul Haq today said a draw in the second
cricket Test against India would boost his side's morale after they fought
back strongly in tough conditions.
"I think, psychologically, a draw will be a big boost for us. We had lost
the toss and batting seco....
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| Mahendra Singh Dhoni said India will bat for some time tomorrow
India would look to set Pakistan a challenging second innings target after
landing themselves in a position of safety as they look for a series-clinching
win on the final day of the second Test at the Eden Gardens here, wicketkeeper
Mahendra Singh Dhoni said today.
With the wicket helping ....
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| Dilip Vengsarkar vs indian cricket board stand off reaches flash point
The stand-off between Dilip Vengsarkar and BCCI reached a point
of no return with the Cricket Board today making it clear that the chief selector
was free to quit and ruling out amending the guidelines relating to the selectors'
conduct.
Further hardening its stand, BCCI today said Ven....
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| Sourav Ganguly scores maiden ton at Eden garden as India pile on misery
Local boy Sourav Ganguly shook off his Eden Gardens jinx to post
a century as India piled on the misery on the Pakistan bowlers by reaching
an intimidating 552 for five at tea on the second day of the second Test here
today.
Ganguly (102) played an array of scintillating strokes while ....
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| All hundreds are special says Indian opening batsman Wasim Jaffer
Pakistan's depleted bowling attack notwithstanding, India's opening batsman Wasim
Jaffer feels his unbeaten 192 on the first day of the second cricket Test
here was a good preparation for the team's tour of Australia later this
year.
"I'm happy with the knock. I hadn't scored 192 in a....
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| No complaints from team about Shoaib Akhtar action says cricket board
There has been no complaint on the bowling action of Pakistan speedster
Shoaib Akhtar from the Indian team to the Cricket Board, according to a
top BCCI official.
"We have not received any complaints from any Indian team member or management
(on Akhtar's bowling action)," B....
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| Team India take firm control against pakistan in the second cricket Test Match
Wasim Jaffer slammed a majestic unbeaten 192 as India took firm control
of the second cricket Test against Pakistan by laying the foundation for
a mammoth first innings total here today.
The 29-year-old Jaffer notched up his fifth Test century as
he stole the limelight with some breathta....
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| Yuvraj singh to play Ranji cricket match against Bengal at Siliguri
Yuvraj Singh, who failed to find a place in the Indian team for the first and
second cricket Tests against Pakistan, was today released for playing Ranji
Trophy matches for Punjab, BCCI sources said.
Yuvraj will be seen playing against Bengal at Siliguri in the four-day
elite group match w....
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| Inzamam ul Haq retirement has made Pakistan vulnerable says Indian Test Captain Anil Kumble
Indian captain Anil Kumble today said the retirement of Inzamam-ul-Haq
has left the visiting Pakistan team vulnerable in their middle order.
"It affects the team when somebody of such stature retires from international
cricket. But at the same time I'll say that they are a good team,&qu....
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| Delhi Jets take on Chandigarh Lions in Indian Cricket League opener on 30 nov 07
Undaunted by the Cricket Board's constant browbeating and putting
behind all speculation, the Indian Cricket League (ICL) finally rolls off the
block with Delhi Jets taking on Chandigarh Lions in the inaugural match at the
Tau Devi Lal Stadium here tomorrow.
Spread over two weeks, the....
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| Shoaib Akhtar improves and Misbah ul haq and shoaib Malik too recovering fast
Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar who was admitted to a local private hospital
with a chest infection is feeling better, the team management said today.
"He is better," media manager Ehsan Malik said.
Malik said the attending doctor would reassess Shoaib's condition
at 1600 hrs a....
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| Shaun Tait looking for opportunity to team up with Brett Lee
Speedster Shaun Tait is preparing himself for the possibility
that Australian selectors will opt for a four-pronged pace attack for the first
cricket Test against India starting here on December 26.
Pain-free in his right elbow for the first time in 12 months, Tait is aware
he mu....
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| Indian Cricket League would be bigger hit than IPL says Chris Cairns
The BCCI-backed Indian Premier League may have the best of current players
on its roster but the Indian Cricket League recruit Chris Cairns feels
the so-called rebel venture would be a bigger hit with the fans as it has more
local youngsters.
"The IPL will have a lot of current player....
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