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Harbhajan Singh rescued by Indian Air Force from Joshimath

India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who was stranded in Joshimath due to incessant rains while on a pilgrimage, was on Wednesday rescued and taken to safety by the Indian Air Force.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013: England seal final berth with 7-wicket victory...

England have marched into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 with a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa

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Pakistan court orders PCB to appoint new chief

A Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the government to appoint an interim head of the cricket board, after the current chairman was suspended over a legal challenge to his election.

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AB de Villiers says South Africa had talent to win ICC Champions Trophy 2013

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers offered no excuses for Wednesday's crushing defeat against England and simply blamed their elimination from the Champions Trophy on below par performance.

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PCB contemplating on performance-based pay scheme for Pakistan cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is thinking of introducing a performance-based pay package for the players in the wake of the national team's disastrous performance in the ongoing ICC Champions...

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Sudhir Naik appointed as chairman of Mumbai Cricket Association's selection...

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed former India opener and state captain Sudhir Naik as the chairman of the selection panel after national chief selector Sandeep Patil had resigned from...

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013: South Africa choked, says Gary Kirsten

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten said that his side had choked, following their seven-wicket defeat to England in the first semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in London on Wednesday.

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South Africa missed Jacques Kallis, feels Gary Kirsten

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten hinted that the team missed the services of the experienced Jacques Kallis after their seven-wicket loss to England in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy...

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013 stats highlights: England vs South Africa

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 semi-final match between South Africa and England in London.

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Asad Rauf received expensive birthday gifts from bookie via Vindoo Dara Singh

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf got expensive gifts from a bookie via conduit Vindoo Dara Singh.

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Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene pose huge threat to India’s...

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are two pillars on which the magnificent edifice of Sri Lankan cricket has been built. Sangakkara at No 3 and Jayawardene No 4 has the same aura that Rahul...

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Time administrators took measures to prevent the toss from becoming a major...

Four out of five games played at The Oval in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2013 were won by the team batting second. The only time the side batting first won the game was when Australia fell 20...

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England's turn to lift ICC Champions Trophy 2013, says Alastair Cook

Bubbling with confidence after an emphatic semi-final triumph, England cricket captain Alastair Cook is hoping that it is his team's turn to lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 come Sunday.

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Paras Mhambrey: A stalwart of Mumbai cricket who failed to get the due he...

Paras Mhambrey, born on June 20, 1972 was an untiring servant of the Mumbai team in the 1990s and the early 2000s. Despite being one of the most consistent bowlers in the domestic circuit, his...

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1999 World Cup final: Australia steamroll Pakistan in lop-sided encounter at...

On June 20, 1999, Pakistan abjectly surrendered to Australia in the final of the World Cup at the Lord’s. Shane Warne’s brilliance, the collective effort from Australia and the eagerness to win helped...

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Fawad Ahmed eligible for Ashes selection after amendments to Australian...

Bringing a ray of hope to Australia's Ashes prospects, leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed has reportedly cleared the final hurdle to be eligible for the looming series in England after legislation that allows...

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ICC Champions Trophy: Why MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Duncan Fletcher are...

For once, just for once, Indian cricket fans are hoping that rain washes out today’s semi-final clash in Cardiff so that viewers are spared the tedium of watching yet another India-Sri Lanka One-Day...

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Ramakant Desai: A big heart made up for his lack of inches and brawn

Ramakant Desai, born June 20, 1929, bowed with much fire, despite lacking in inches and brawn. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the man, affectionately called “Tiny”, who kept the flickering flame of...

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Michael Clarke feels umpires should take a call on ball-tampering

Australia captain Michael Clarke has said that it is up to the umpires to deliver judgement on any ball tampering on the field, following the simmering ball-tampering allegations against England at...

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013: England have earned the right to be termed...

With their all-round show in the Champions Trophy, England have given themselves the best chance to take the cup on Sunday, writes Jaideep Vaidya.

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