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Recovering Pujara confident of finding good form again

Sunday 8 November '09

When Cheteshwar Pujara landed in South Africa for the Indian Premier League this year, he had a spring in his stride....
Quarter century on, a cricket team remembers every detail

Saturday 31 October '09

As Dilip Vengsarkar entered the 90s while approaching his first ODI hundred at Sialkot during the 1984 tour, he saw Miandad approaching him.
Dhoni hits the spot

Thursday 29 October '09

It’s been a while since Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit a one-day hundred against a Test-playing nation — four years, to be precise....
Under pressure Johnson fails to walk the talk

Thursday 29 October '09

Within an hour of passing the fitness test this morning, Mitchell Johnson was in thick of things....
Injury time for Ponting & Co

Wednesday 28 October '09

Following the Indians from the city with the zero-mile marker towards the sprawling stadium on its outskirts, the milestone announcing...
Different pitch, but focus remains on spin

Wednesday 28 October '09

As the floodlights came alive on Tuesday evening, the spinners on both sides had more to appreciate than just the aesthetics of the sporting facility.
‘Progress steady, but slow’

Tuesday 27 October '09

In the middle of the race to reach peak physical condition, Zaheer Khan was cruising on the Pune-Mumbai expressway when...
NSW success cost us, says Ponting as injury list swells

Tuesday 27 October '09

Australia captain Ricky Ponting reiterated on Monday that the recently concluded Champions League had taken a toll on the...
Australia land first blow

Monday 26 October '09

When the Indian openers entered the field, the stage was set for a perfect start to the India-Australia series.
New series but India face same old bowling problems

Monday 26 October '09

Eyebrows were raised when Mahendra Singh Dhoni named the XI for the opening one-dayer against Australia at the toss.
OLD GUARD IN NEW BATTLE

Sunday 25 October '09

Gautam Gambhir waited patiently for his turn as coach Gary Kirsten gave throwdowns to Sachin Tendulkar.
Old guard in new battle

Sunday 25 October '09

Gautam Gambhir waited patiently for his turn as coach Gary Kirsten gave throwdowns to Sachin Tendulkar.
‘It’s not just a hope, I believe good times will return’

Sunday 25 October '09

The irony was hard to miss as Mahendra Singh Dhoni lamented the absence of an all-rounder in his team while in a city that...
Ikhar gets ready to watch Munaf’s first ‘home’ one-dayer

Saturday 24 October '09

Connected by a bumpy, winding road to the national highway between Vadodara and Mumbai, Ikhar qualifies as a sleepy village of about 9,000 inhabitants....
Pacers could have early edge

Saturday 24 October '09

Winning toss will be crucial as best time for bowlers to make an impact will be at the beginning of the day....
Johnson targets big impact

Friday 23 October '09

While speaking about his recent exploits with the bat, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Johnson lets slip one of his dreams when, in his typical laid-back tone....
Aussies turn on the charm

Thursday 22 October '09

The brown-and-olive pattern on the armoured vehicle stationed outside the team hotel didn’t quite work as a camouflage in the stylish concrete surroundings.
‘didn’t see this coming’

Friday 16 October '09

Prasad stunned as bowling, fielding coaches sacked; Kirsten report led to ouster, says BCCI official....
Dravid dropped as flip-flop continues

Friday 16 October '09

In the middle of a second wind and after doing the hard yards in tough conditions, Rahul Dravid has been stopped in his tracks for the more comfortable home stretch....
Debate over Ishant as Sehwag, Yuvraj set to return

Thursday 15 October '09

After a long time the national selection committee will have their hands full as they sit to pick the ODI squad for the home series against Australia on Thursday.....
Australia still the best

Wednesday 7 October '09

With the score 6/2 in a tricky chase, Australia’s moment of truth had arrived. The team, struggling with self-doubt since several of their stars...
‘I want to get drunk, I want money’

Wednesday 7 October '09

Sandeep Dwivedi pieces together the ICC Champions Trophy with notes from his daily diary.
Kiwis hit back after starting trouble

Tuesday 6 October '09

Restricted to 200 for nine in the final by Aussie pacers, bowlers strike early to keep New Zealand in title hunt....
ODI debate far from over

Tuesday 6 October '09

Much before the tournament started, it was said that the Champions Trophy would be the big test for the 50-over game, but it seems the findings have been inconclusive.
The Final Showdown

Monday 5 October '09

It’s tough to give war-like connotations to a crucial cricketing showdown involving New Zealand, even if it is the Champions Trophy final against Australia.
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