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Sachin breaks ODI world record with 200 runs

Indian cricket Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to score 200 (double centuries) in an One Day International (ODI) cricket match. Tendulkar achieved the unique landmark in an ODI against South Africa at Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior on Wednesday.
With Tendulkar’s double century, India beat South Africa by 153 runs to win the [...]

ICC World Cup hosts may play quarter and semi-finals in their home country

The host countries of the 2011 Cricket World Cup may get to play the quarterfinal and semi-finals matches in their home country if their teams reach those stages. It means India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the host countries of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, will play at home if they passes the knockout stage of [...]

2011 World Cup : India’s First match against Bangladesh

2011 World Cup : India's First match against Bangladesh

India will take on Bangladesh in its first match of 2011 World Cup tournament on February 19 in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The first match will take place two days after the opening ceremony of the 14-nation tournament at the same venue in Dhaka on February 17, as per the schedule released by the ICC.
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Australia wins 6th ODI in Guwahati

Australia beat India by 6 wickets in the crucial sixth ODI played in Guwahati today. Chasing the 171 runs target, Australia made 172 for four in 41.5 overs at the Nehru Stadium. With this victory, Australia gained an unassailable 4-2 lead in the seven-match series.
Opting to bat first after winning toss, the team India [...]

Guwahati ODI: India won the toss and elected to bat

Guwahati ODI: India won the toss and elected to bat

On Sunday, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the do-or-die sixth ODI cricket match at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Guwahati, Assam. India have retained the same playing XI which played in the fifth game in Hyderabad, while Australia have replaced Ben Hilfenhaus with Mitchell Johnson.
The [...]

Sachin Tendulkar completes 17,000 run in ODI

Sachin Tendulkar completes 17,000 run in ODI

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar finally touched the magical 17,000-run mark in One-Day International (ODI) cricket during the fifth ODI against Australia at Hyderabad on Thursday. Today, it was very easy for Sachin, as he needed just seven runs to reach another milestone.
Rated as the world’s best batsman after Australian legend Sir Donald Bradman, Master blaster [...]

Shilpa Shetty to join Akon at IPL finale

Shilpa Shetty to join Akon at IPL finale

Shilpa Shetty will join American R&B sensation Akon as he sings his Grammy award winning Smack That at the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wanderers on Sunday night. Organizers also said on Wednesday that Katrina Kaif will join a troupe of Indian and South African dancers led by award-winning choreographer [...]

Attack on Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Pakistan

Attack on Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Pakistan

On Tuesday, five security personnel were killed and at least six Sri Lankan cricketers injured when heavily armed gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team cavalcade when it was on its way to the Gaddafi stadium in the Pakistani city of Lahore for the ongoing Test.
The team bus, which came under attack at the Liberty [...]