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From the daily archives: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
MUMBAI: The cricket World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka last April was not a sold out match as at least 405 tickets remained unsold, it has been reported.
According to a report, accessed by a cricket website, 405 tickets remained unsold and these include 96 tickets [...]
GALLE (Sri Lanka): England recovered from two crucial blows to stay afloat in their tough run chase to win the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.
The tourists, set a history-defying target of 340, reached 111 for two at stumps on [...]
JOHANNESBURG: There schedule may be chock-a-block but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni does not believe fatigue will be a real factor for Indian players who are to play South Africa in a one-off T20 match followed by the seven-week long upcoming IPL.
Dhoni says he and his [...]
NEW DELHI: Australia captain Michael Clarke has finally signed on dotted lines for the Sahara Pune Warriors as Yuvraj Singh’s replacement.
Clarke, who has avoided playing in the cash-rich league during the past four editions, has finally agreed to be a part of the cricketing extravaganza. He is [...]
GALLE (Sri Lanka): England launched their chase of a daunting 340-run victory target in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, reaching 27-0 from seven overs at tea on the third day.
Skipper Andrew Strauss was unbeaten on 14 and
JOHANNESBURG: Duncan Fletcher says there’s been “no middle road” with India’s performances since he took over from World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten and hopes experiences like this week’s Twenty20 in South Africa can help his team be more consistent.
India makes a rapid visit for Friday’s one-off match [...]
MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar will be available to play the entire duration of the upcoming Indian Premier League after returning from London where he has gone for a medical consultation for a toe injury, the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise team spokesman said.
“I can categorically [...]
MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar’s participation in the entire fifth edition of the IPL is in doubt after the veteran batsman flew to London to consult a specialist regarding an old toe injury, which has resurfaced and may require surgery.
“Yes, Sachin Tendulkar has gone to London for [...]
GALLE: Even six wickets from off-spinner Graeme Swann in a timely return could not prevent Sri Lanka building a challenging 276-run lead Wednesday on day three of the first Test against England.
After resuming the day at 84-5 Dinesh Chandimal [...]
Still basking in the accolades of their Asia Cup heroics, Shakib-Al-Hasan is preparing to launch himself into an arduous season of IPL.
The Bangladesh all-rounder, who represents the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), envisions a final berth for his team in the fifth edition of the tournament. Shakib opened [...]
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