AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis hammered centuries to set up South Africa's consolation 90-run victory over India in the third and final one-day international on Saturday.
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Saturday, February 27
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 11:21 PM IST
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 11:19 PM IST
South Africa''s greatest cricket fielder, Jonty Rhodes, is the latest to laud Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar''s double century.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 07:02 PM IST
Centuries from skipper Jacques Kallis (104) and AB de Villiers (102) propelled South Africa to 365 for two in the third and the last One-day International against India at Motera here Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 05:17 PM IST
South Africa captain Jacques Kallis elected to bat after winning the toss against India in the third and final one-day international on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 02:24 PM IST
Coach of the Indian Cricket Team Gary Kirsten praised the current squad for showing some splendid performances in the ongoing one-day international (ODI) series against South Africa, adding that Team India would settle for nothing less than a clean s Thursday, February 25
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 07:02 PM IST
Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has jumped to third position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) player rankings for ODI batsmen after belting a record-breaking double-century in Wednesdays second ODI against South Africa in Gwalior.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 07:00 PM IST
With India having taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag have been rested for the third and concluding match of the ODI series against South Africa at Ahmedabad Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 03:52 PM IST
Player unions from Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa are pressing for a more adequate outline of security at the Indian Premier League despite T20 tournament chiefs accusation that the players representatives were using a security thre
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:13 PM IST
South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith has raised concerns over security issues during forthcoming Indian Premiere Leagues (IPL) third edition.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:12 PM IST
Cricket lovers in Ahmedabad, where the third and the last one day of the series against South Africa is scheduled to be played on February 27, would be deprived of vintage Sachin Tendulkar show, as the master blaster has been rested for the match.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:07 PM IST
The Lok Sabha Thursday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the first cricketer in one-day cricket to score a double century.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 01:58 PM IST
Praising master blaster Sachin Tendulkar for his record breaking double century against South Africa in the second one-day international at Gwalior on Wednesday, several former and current Pakistani cricketers have described him as the ‘perfect
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 11:47 AM IST
Indian media lined up on Thursday to shower the God Sachin Tendulkar with front-page tributes and predict the record-shattering batsman was not finished yet. Wednesday, February 24
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 10:44 PM IST
After scoring a record unbeaten 200 here Wednesday, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was happy that at the age of 36 he was good enough to last 50 overs.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 10:21 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar smashed a world-record 200 not out as India pounded South Africa by 153 runs in the second one-dayer on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 09:54 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday became the first to score a double century in ODIs. Tendulkar smashed an unbeaten 200 off 147 balls against South Africa in the second ODI at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium at Gwalior. The following is the list of top indiv
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 09:53 PM IST
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Wednesday congratulated Mumbai-born Sachin Tendulkar for scoring first ever one-Day International double century.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 08:20 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday congratulated Sachin Tendulkar on scoring the first ever double century in one-day internationals.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 07:38 PM IST
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar became the first ever to hit a double century in One-Day International as India made 401 for three in 50 overs in the second match against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 05:00 PM IST
India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the second One Day International of the three-match series at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Wednesday. Tuesday, February 23
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 05:52 PM IST
Ahead of the second One-Day International (ODI) cricket match to be played between India and South Africa on Wednesday (Feb. 24) security has been tightened here.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 05:51 PM IST
After winning a cliffhanger in Jaipur, India will be looking to seal the three-match series when they face South Africa in the second One-Day International at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Wednesday. Monday, February 22
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Rakesh Saini
on Mon 22 Feb 2010 06:36 PM IST
Veteran South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs is to play Twenty20 cricket for Yorkshire from June, the English county announced on Monday. Sunday, February 21
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Rakesh Saini
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 11:21 PM IST
India overcame the absence of four top stars to beat South Africa by one run in a thrilling one-day international on Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 09:36 PM IST
England, Australia and South African cricket boards have washed their hands of the safety of players in India, warning them to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at their own risk.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 07:52 PM IST
India scored 298 for nine in the first One-day International against South Africa at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 03:00 PM IST
South Africa's stand-in captain Jacques Kallis won the toss and sent India in to bat in the first one-day international at the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. Saturday, February 20
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 20 Feb 2010 10:31 PM IST
Team India and South Africa will begin their battle for ODI supremacy in the three-game series, starting in Jaipur on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 20 Feb 2010 10:28 PM IST
Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has moved to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) player rankings for Test batsmen after his heroics during the second Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Friday, February 19
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deepak
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 07:29 PM IST
Dubai, Feb 19 International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat Friday congratulated India on finishing as No.1 team in the Test Championship table following their innings victory over South Africa in the Kolkata Test. Thursday, February 18
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:33 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18 South African captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the three-match One-day International (ODI) series against India due to the finger injury he picked ahead of the Kolkata Test.Smith makes way for Hashim Amla, who had a dream run in Test series piling up 490 runs. Jacques Kallis will lead the side in the ODI series.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:31 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18 South African skipper Graeme Smith Thursday gave full credit to India for the hosts' performance on the final day of the second Test and took heart from the fact that very few foreign sides have managed to finish with a drawn series in India.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:29 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18 India ended Australia's seven-year run at the top of the Test rankings as they will finish as the numero uno Test team this year (2009-10) after their emphatic victory against South Africa at Eden Gardens here Thursday.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:26 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18: Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday praised his bowlers for innings and 58-run win against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.The win helped India to retain their place at the top of the ICC rankings and draw the series level at 1-1.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:24 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18 : Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who took five wickets as India sealed a dramatic innings and 58-run victory on South Africa in Kolkata Test on Thursday, said the hunger to retain the No.1 spot motivated the entire team to give their best.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:22 PM IST
India defied an unbeaten century from Hashim Amla to crush South Africa by an innings and 57 runs in the final Test on Thursday to draw the series 1-1.
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deepak
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 07:18 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 18 Team India on Thursday defeated South Africa by an innings and 58 runs to win the second Test match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and retained their number one position in the official Test rankings and level the series 1-1.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 05:56 PM IST
India defeated South Africa by an innings and 58 runs to win the second cricket Test here at Eden Gardens Thursday and level the two-match series 1-1. With this victory, India also retained their top spot in international Test rankings.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 04:37 PM IST
Hashim Amla continued his superb form with an unbeaten half-century to keep South Africa afloat in the second and final cricket Test against India on Thursday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 04:26 PM IST
South Africa were 250 for seven at tea on the fifth day of the second cricket Test against India here Thursday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 03:06 PM IST
India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against South Africa beginning Feb 21.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 01:41 PM IST
Hashim Amla continued his superb form with an unbeaten half-century to keep South Africa afloat in the second and final cricket Test against India on Thursday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 01:39 PM IST
Police have confirmed a terror threat to the first one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa in Jaipur scheduled this Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 12:21 PM IST
India struck twice in quick succession just before lunch to leave South Africa struggling at 164 for 5 in the second innings at the lunch break in the second and final cricket Test here at the Eden Gardens Thursday. Wednesday, February 17
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 08:51 PM IST
Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten believes his bowlers can wrap up the remaining seven South Africa wickets in another 50 overs on the last day of the second Test Thursday to level the Test series.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 05:50 PM IST
With rain gods smiling on them, South Africa's experienced middle-order batsman Jacques Kallis is confident that his side will save the second cricket Test against India at the Eden Gardens.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 05:48 PM IST
Bad weather brought brief respite to South Africa as India pressed for a series-levelling victory in the second and final cricket Test on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 04:41 PM IST
India tightened their grip picking up key South African wickets at regular intervals but Hashim Amla soldiered on at tea on a rain-interrupted fourth day of the second Test here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 04:40 PM IST
Bad light stopped play minutes before tea and soon showers brought covers on to the square at the Eden Gardens as South Africa reached 111 for three on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 03:46 PM IST
Pakistan-born leg-spinner Imran Tahir has insisted he has no complaints with South Africa chiefs over his botched call-up to represent his adopted country.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 03:43 PM IST
South Africa were struggling to save the second and final cricket Test against India after losing three key wickets in a rain-curtailed fourth day's play on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:51 PM IST
India picked up the prized wicket of Graeme Smith as South African batsmen battled through a rain-truncated opening session to reach 39 for one at lunch of the fourth day of the second cricket Test here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:14 PM IST
Heavy overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play of the second cricket Test between South Africa and India here Wednesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:12 PM IST
Batsman Gautam Gambhir and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh were on Wednesday left out of India's squad for the first two one-day internationals against South Africa. Tuesday, February 16
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:52 PM IST
Among the third day audience of the second Test between India and South Africa cricket Test were two of Kolkata's favourite sons - Sourav Ganguly and Leander Paes - cheering for the home team.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:50 PM IST
Rain could play spoilsport in India's pursuit of win against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here if the weather prediction for the city for Wednesday holds true.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:49 PM IST
Ruing the missed chances in the Indian first innings, South African batting consultant and former skipper Kepler Wessels Tuesday said the unavailability of regular wicketkeeper Mark Boucher and injury to Graeme Smith proved to be a deterrent for the
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:47 PM IST
Having served Indian cricket with distinction for more than a decade, V.V.S. Laxman Tuesday said representing the country has always been a great motivation for him, and the Tests the most revered format of cricket.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:45 PM IST
VVS Laxman's wife Sailaja and their children pleasantly surprised the cricketer Monday by coming to Kolkata for his marriage anniversary Tuesday. The batsman returned the compliment by scoring a classic hundred on Day Three of the second Test.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:06 PM IST
All-rounders Yusuf Pathan and Abhishek Nayar have been recalled to be part of the 15-man Indian team for the first two ODI against South Africa.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 07:03 PM IST
Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni slammed unbeaten centuries to put India in firm control of the second and final Test against South Africa on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 06:00 PM IST
South Africa, trailing India by 347 runs in the first innings, were six without loss in their second when poor light ended the third day's play in the second and last cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 05:59 PM IST
VVS Laxman and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were on the brink of centuries as India piled up a huge total to take a 254-run first innings lead and dictate terms at tea on day three of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 05:36 PM IST
Eden Gardens is known for its packed stands during international cricket matches, with visiting sides often feeling intimidated by the raucous crowd. But the ongoing South Africa-India second cricket Test is an exception. There are large vacant space
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 05:16 PM IST
VVS Laxman played a watchful knock as India fought through a fine spell from Dale Steyn and consolidated their position by establishing a 135-run first innings lead at lunch on day three of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 05:07 PM IST
Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni put on 164 for the unbroken seventh wicket to consolidate India's lead on the third day of the final Test against South Africa on Tuesday. Monday, February 15
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 08:09 PM IST
With injured middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh ruled out and offie Harbhajan Singh reportedly seeking a break for a family commitment, a few youngsters could make the cut as the national selectors choose a 15-member squad Tuesday for the three-match.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 07:04 PM IST
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar Monday became the fourth Indian batsman to score four back-to-back centuries in Tests.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 07:01 PM IST
South African coach Corrie Van Zyl feels his boys failed to execute the gameplan well on Day Two of the second Test against India, but concedes that the best of fielding sides can get unsettled when Virender Sehwag gets going.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 06:00 PM IST
Centuries from Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar on Monday helped Team India tighten their grip over South Africa on the second day of the Kolkata Test at Eden Gardens.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 05:51 PM IST
Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar smashed impressive centuries before South Africa fought back with three quick wickets on the second day of the final Test on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 05:32 PM IST
India were 342 for five in the first innings at the end of second day's play in the second cricket Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 04:54 PM IST
India opener Gautam Gambhir suffered a left forearm injury when he was hit by a rising Morne Morkel delivery in the fourth over of the Indian innings on the second day of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 04:32 PM IST
Opener Virender Sehwag blasted a swashbuckling century and partnered an unfinished 150-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar as India seemed on course to a first innings lead at tea on day two of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 01:24 PM IST
Virender Sehwag smashed an unbeaten 52 off 45 balls as India raced to 97-2 at lunch on the second day of the second and final Test against South Africa on Monday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 11:05 AM IST
South Africa were all out for 296 runs in the first innings against India on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Monday. Sunday, February 14
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 08:21 PM IST
Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten on Sunday praised his bowlers for restricting the visiting South African team to 266 for nine wickets on the first day of the Kolkata Test despite centuries by Hashim Amla and debutant Alviro Petersen.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 07:18 PM IST
The Eden Gardens track continued to attract comments Sunday, but the roles were reversed. The Indians who seemed unhappy with the 22-yard strip till Saturday, called it a good wicket Sunday at the end of the first day's play of the second cricket Test.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 07:16 PM IST
Debutant Alviro Petersen and Hashim Amla smashed fluent centuries for South Africa before India hit back in a dramatic start to the second and final cricket Test on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 07:15 PM IST
India bounced back late by ripping through the South African middle order and restricting them to a modest 266 for nine as wickets fell like nine pins after tea on a dramatic opening day of the second cricket Test here Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 06:12 PM IST
Debutant Alviro Petersen and Hashim Amla smashed fluent centuries as South Africa made a flying start in the second and final cricket Test against India on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 06:10 PM IST
Security arrangements have been tightened for Team India and the South African team for the second test being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata after a terror strike in Pune, in which nine persons were killed and over 50 injured on Saturday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 04:06 PM IST
South Africa made a solid start in the second and final cricket Test against India on Sunday, racing to 116-1 by lunch on the opening day.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 03:12 PM IST
With the South African cricketers engrossed in the Eden Gardens battle, it was a colourless Valentine's Day Sunday for their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) travelling with the team.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 12:51 PM IST
Debutant opener Alviro Petersen struck a fluent half-century as South Africa overcame the early loss of skipper Graeme Smith to build up a solid foundation at lunch on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India here Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 12:29 PM IST
South Africa made 116 runs for the loss of one wicket in their first innings against India at lunch on the first day of the second cricket Test match at the Eden Gardens here Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 11:07 AM IST
South African skipper Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to bat first in the second cricket Test against India at the Eden Gardens here Sunday. Saturday, February 13
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 07:21 PM IST
On the doorstep of a "lifetime opportunity" of a Test series win on Indian soil, South African skipper Graeme Smith Saturday asserted that his team will exert pressure on India in the second Test beginning Sunday, and hoped that the pitch controversy.
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Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 06:27 PM IST
With the world's top Test slot being the jackpot, a desperate India are likely to effect major changes in a must-win situation as they battle it out with South Africa in the second cricket Test at the Eden Gardens beginning Sunday.
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Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 06:26 PM IST
South African skipper Graeme Smith on Saturday said he would take a final call on his playing in the second Test match against India only after training and practice session.
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Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 06:24 PM IST
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni looked disappointed at not getting a turning track at the Eden Gardens in the second cricket Test against South Africa when he said a "sporting wicket" did not mean one with grass and bounce for the fast bowlers.
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Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 12:41 PM IST
With their middle order collapsing like a pack of cards in the first cricket Test against South Africa, the Indian team management seems to be pinning a lot of hope on the fit-again V.V.S.Laxman to deliver at his favourite Eden Gardens in the second Test here starting Sunday. Friday, February 12
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zaheen
on Fri 12 Feb 2010 03:16 PM IST
Kolkata, Feb 12 : South African cricket captain Graeme Smith had a finger injury during fielding practice at the Eden Gardens ahead of the second Test against India beginning Sunday.
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zaheen
on Fri 12 Feb 2010 12:47 PM IST
A desperate India will look to hit back at South Africa in the decisive second and final Test starting on Sunday after suffering a humiliating defeat in the opening tie. Wednesday, February 10
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zaheen
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 10:14 PM IST
Dubai, Feb 10 : South Africa's Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla moved up in the International Cricket Council's players rankings following their impressive performance in the first Test against India in Nagpur. Tuesday, February 9
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Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 09:36 PM IST
Shell-shocked by the massive loss to South Africa in the first cricket Test, the Indian selectors dropped two young seamers and brought in Dinesh Karthik and Suresh Raina to bolster batting for the second cricket Test, starting at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Sunday.
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Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 09:22 PM IST
Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday admitted that his team was completely outplayed by South Africans, as they crashed to an innings and six runs defeat on the fourth day of the Nagpur Test.
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Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 08:33 PM IST
India's loss by an innings and six runs to South Africa here Tuesday is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's first defeat as a captain in Tests.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 07:31 PM IST
South African skipper Graeme Smith on Tuesday praised his team for crushing India by an innings and six runs in the first Test played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:34 PM IST
South Africa defeated India by an innings and six runs on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 03:20 PM IST
South Africa were just four wickets away from a crushing victory against India in the first cricket Test here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 01:48 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar struck a defiant half century, but India lost two more wickets as South Africa tightened their grip on the first cricket Test in the morning session on the fourth day here Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 01:47 PM IST
India were struggling to save the match despite a fighting 77 not out by Sachin Tendulkar on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:13 PM IST
South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn attributed his success with the ball on Monday to detailed planning before the start of the two-Test series against India. Monday, February 8
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Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 06:13 PM IST
South Africa were eyeing victory after Dale Steyn produced a career-best 7-51 to trigger a dramatic India collapse on the third day of the first Test here on Monday.
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Rakesh Saini
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 05:16 PM IST
A seven-wicket haul by South African fast bowler Dale Steyn in the first innings forced India to follow-on in the first Test being played here. Steyn’s piercing line and length overshadowed an exciting counter-attacking century (109) by Virender Sehwag on the third day of the match on Monday.
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Rakesh Saini
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 04:32 PM IST
Virender Sehwag scored a brisk century while Subramaniam Badrinath made an unbeaten half century on debut to steady Indian innings at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test against South Africa here Monday.
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Rakesh Saini
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 02:08 PM IST
Kerala pacer S Sreesanth is likely to play in the second Test match of the ongoing series between India and South Africa.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 02:05 PM IST
Dale Steyn picked two quick wickets to derail India's reply on the third day of the first Test against South Africa on Monday.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 02:03 PM IST
Jacques Kallis lavished praise on teammate Hashim Amla who smashed an unbeaten 253 on Sunday to put South Africa in firm control of the first Test against India. Sunday, February 7
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 05:49 PM IST
Hashim Amla smashed his maiden double-century to put South Africa in the driver's seat on the second day of the first Test against India on Sunday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 03:48 PM IST
Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stood by his bowlers despite South African batsman Jacques Kallis scoring his third hundred in five Tests on the first day of the first Test at Nagpur.
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zaheen
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 01:46 PM IST
India's Harbhajan Singh dismissed Jacques Kallis for 173 before South Africa reached a strong 379-3 at lunch on the second day of the first Test on Sunday.
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zaheen
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 01:40 PM IST
Paceman Charl Langeveldt was on Sunday added to South Africa's squad for the upcoming three-match one-day international series against India. Saturday, February 6
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zaheen
on Sat 06 Feb 2010 09:38 PM IST
Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla slammed unbeaten centuries to help South Africa seize the momentum on the opening day of the first Test against India on Saturday.
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zaheen
on Sat 06 Feb 2010 09:37 PM IST
Jacques Kallis hit his 34th century to guide South Africa to 193-2 at tea on the opening day of the first Test against India on Saturday.
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zaheen
on Sat 06 Feb 2010 12:10 PM IST
South Africa captain Graeme Smith won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium on Saturday. Friday, February 5
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 07:39 PM IST
South African captain Graeme Smith said they would be targetting Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he is a key member of the team and putting him under pressure might affect the rest of the side.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 06:30 PM IST
India plays its first Test match against South Africa from Saturday, but the verbal battle has begun between both sides as South African skipper Graeme Smith and his Indian counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni targetted each other on Friday.
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Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 05:15 PM IST
Injury-ravaged India were sweating over the fitness of key middle-order batsman Venkatsai Laxman ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting Saturday. Thursday, February 4
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deepak
on Thu 04 Feb 2010 06:17 PM IST
New Delhi, Feb 4 India and South Africa will battle it out for the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test Championship mace when they clash in the two-match series starting Saturday.
by
deepak
on Thu 04 Feb 2010 05:26 PM IST
Dubai/Nagpur, Feb.4 :The battle for supremacy atop the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table will come to a head in India over the next fortnight with the home side putting its mace on the line and South Africa primed to take possession.
by
deepak
on Thu 04 Feb 2010 03:51 PM IST
South Africa will draw confidence from their record on the subcontinent as they seek to replace India at the top of the world rankings in their two-Test series starting Saturday. Wednesday, February 3
by
deepak
on Wed 03 Feb 2010 06:46 PM IST
Former South Africa paceman Allan Donald has said he would welcome the chance to return to the role of England fast bowling coach following the departure of Ottis Gibson. Monday, February 1
by
zaheen
on Mon 01 Feb 2010 03:35 PM IST
Graeme Smith's South Africa open their tour of India on Tuesday with a practice match ahead of their bid to dislodge the hosts as the number one Test nation. Sunday, January 31
by
zaheen
on Sun 31 Jan 2010 09:19 PM IST
Indian opener Gautam Gambhir predicted a tough series against visiting South Africa next month and even more so in the absence of Rahul Dravid who is out of action with a fractured jaw he suffered during the recently concluded series in Bangladesh.
by
zaheen
on Sun 31 Jan 2010 09:14 PM IST
Mumbai, Jan 31 : South Africa''s cricket team arrived in India on Saturday to play two tests and three one-day internationals against the host country. Thursday, January 28
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 07:28 PM IST
Composed and confident after receiving the national call-up, Bengal wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has set his eyes on playing a long innings at the top level.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 06:34 PM IST
The parents of Karnataka's new pace sensation Abhimanyu Mithun are thrilled their son will soon don the India cap and play Test matches for the country.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 06:27 PM IST
A day after Cricket South Africa (CSA) sacked its entire selection panel, there was speculation whether assistant coach Vincent Barnes would also resign after returning from the tour of India.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 03:44 PM IST
India will be without three key players, including Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, when they defend their number one Test ranking against South Africa next month.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 02:36 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced a 15-member team for the Test series against South Africa beginning on February 6. The team has two new faces-- Wriddhiman Saha of West Bengal and Abhimanyu Mithun of Karnataka.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 01:07 PM IST
Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has said coach Mickey Arthur''s resignation was not linked to disagreements over race quotas. Wednesday, January 27
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 27 Jan 2010 03:00 PM IST
Just days before South Africa undertakes a tour of India, the South African cricket board has sacked the national selection panel.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 27 Jan 2010 01:13 PM IST
Mickey Arthur, among the most successful international cricket coaches
of modern times, quit mentoring the South African cricket team because
of the pressure that was being put on him to include more black players.
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by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 27 Jan 2010 10:52 AM IST
Mickey Arthur said Wednesday that differences with the board of Cricket South Africa led to his resignation as coach of the South African team. Tuesday, January 26
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 26 Jan 2010 02:59 PM IST
South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur has reportedly resigned following a breakdown in his relationship with captain Graeme Smith. Sunday, January 24
by
deepak
on Sun 24 Jan 2010 04:06 PM IST
An aggressive 79 from rising Sri Lankan star Banuka Rajapaksa carried his side to an overwhelming 146-run victory over South Africa in their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup quarter-final here Sunday. Saturday, January 23
by
deepak
on Sat 23 Jan 2010 06:56 PM IST
Pakistan has offered to play South Africa in three Tests, five one-dayers and two Twenty20 matches in the United Arab Emirates later this year, an official said Saturday. |
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