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19/03/2015

MS Dhoni becomes the first non-Australian captain (third overall) to win 100 ODIs.

16/03/2015

India beats Poland 3-1 to clinch FIH World Hockey League Round 2 http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d9

Putting up a dominating show, India scored in three of the four quarters to outplay Poland 3-1 in the final and clinch the FIH World Hockey League Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chan stadium, here today. Vandana Kataria (15th minute) had put India ahead by scoring a field goal in the dying minute of the opening quarter. The Polish girls struck back immediately at the start of the second period as Oriana Walasek struck level in the 17th minute by converting a penalty corner. [ 78 more words. ]

13/03/2015

India thrash Singapore 10-0, enter semis of Women’s Hockey World League http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d6

Vandana Katariya scored four goals, including a hat-trick as India continued its impressive run and spanked lowly Singapore 10-0 to storm into the semifinal of the Hero FIH Women's World League Round 2 at New Delhi on Thursday. Vandana (17th minute, 48th, 56th, 57th) scored four field goals, while Poonam Rani (4th), Navjot Kaur (6th), Anupa Barla (19th), Deepika (32nd), Rani Rampal (35th) and Jaspreet Kaur (51st) also registered their names in the scoresheet to steamroll the hapless Singapore girls in the one-sided quarterfinal encounter at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. [ 190 more words. ]

13/03/2015

World Cup, New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live: Mahmudullah ton powers Bangladesh to 288 http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d4

Mahmudullah remains not out on 128 off 123 balls. Fantastic innings from him. Back-toback centuries for him and Bangladesh have posted a competitive total on the board. Boult bowled a brilliant spell forst up and scalped to early wickets. But then Sarkar and Mahmudullah got together, saw off the tough period and added 90 runs for the third wicket. Mahmudullah took over the reins after Sarkar's departure and played a terrific innings. [ 22 more words. ]

12/03/2015

Sangakkara: No U-turn on retirement
Sangakkara: No U-turn on retirement
“Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed that he will not reconsider his decision to retire from ODIs following the conclusion of the ongoing World Cup.
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12/03/2015

Sangakkara: No U-turn on retirement http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d0

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed that he will not reconsider his decision to retire from ODIs following the conclusion of the ongoing World Cup. On Wednesday Sangakkara became the first player to score four consecutive ODI centuries and record 500 ODI dismissals, but despite this he believes he is making the right decision. With Sangakkara having scored 105 not out against Bangladesh, 117 not out against England, 104 against Australia and 124 against Scotland, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews revealed that he had been "on my knees begging" Sangakkara to carry on playing ODIs after the World Cup. [ 154 more words. ]

10/03/2015

World Cup LIVE score: Ireland all out 259; pacers strike after Dhoni plays Ravichandran offspin card http://wp.me/p5a6yd-cW

A fascinating tale of Irish pluck versus Ravichandran ‘offspin’ Ashwin played out at Seddon Park on Tuesday in the clash between an Associate team and defending champs India. Ireland were bowled out for 259 in 49 overs, having looked good for more. They took the fight to India before faltering against spin, but at no point did the ‘Best Team in Europe’ (as spotted on a cheeky poster in the stands) take the foot off the scoring pedal. [ 522 more words. ]

09/03/2015

Saina Nehwal’s All England loss dashes a billion Indian dreams http://wp.me/p5a6yd-cO

Olympic bronze medallist Saina, who has been competing at the All England since 2007, had never lost to the Spaniard and looked on course for an encore before the World No. 6 scripted a remarkable comeback in the second game to bury the Indian’s hopes. Saina threw away a 6-1 cushion in the second ga…

09/03/2015

ICC World Cup 2015: Shami Ahmed credits Shoaib Akhtar For helping him
ICC World Cup 2015: Shami Ahmed credits Shoaib Akhtar For helping him
“Crediting Shoaib Akhtar for bringing back rhythm in his bowling, India pacer Mohammad Shami has said the...

09/03/2015

ICC World Cup 2015: Shami Ahmed credits Shoaib Akhtar For helping him http://wp.me/p5a6yd-cT

Crediting Shoaib Akhtar for bringing back rhythm in his bowling, India pacer Mohammad Shami has said the former Pakistan speedster’s advise to shorten the run-up helped him increase his pace. “The recent change in the run-up has surely increased my pace. So I am continuing with it and hoping that it pays dividends. I did have a chat with Shoaib (Akhtar) bhai and he suggested that I should reduce my big strides. [ 299 more words. ]

09/03/2015

Saina Nehwal's All England loss dashes a billion Indian dreams
Saina Nehwal’s All England loss dashes a billion Indian dreams
“Olympic bronze medallist Saina, who has been competing at the All England since 2007, had never lost to the Spaniard and...

04/03/2015

World Cup, Pakistan vs UAE: Shehzad, Sohail, Misbah fifties propel Pak to 339
World Cup, Pakistan vs UAE: Shehzad, Sohail, Misbah fifties propel Pak to 339
“Shehzad, Sohail, Misbah fifties propel Pak to 339, A very good batting effort from Pakistan...