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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.
Under fire, Younis defends dropped catch

Monday 5 October '09

Since the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the Champions Trophy, Younis Khan’s broken finger has poked out prominently in all his interactions with the media....
Wishful thinking?

Sunday 4 October '09

When India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took off his wicket-keeping pads at the first drinks interval during the game against West Indies in the Champions Trophy
Batsmen flatter to deceive

Sunday 4 October '09

Aamer-Ajmal late charge helps Pakistan reach 233 in the second semi-final vs New Zealand....
Aussies peak at the right time to savour final moments

Sunday 4 October '09

What do you expect of a team who lose their five top players, and their all-conquering aura, within a short span of time? In all probability, they will give ‘transition’ as the excuse for their defeats....
Bresnan bats big for England

Saturday 3 October '09

Banter over England all-rounder Tim Bresnan’s weight and appetite hasn’t been confined to the England dressing room.
‘When you work hard, success has to follow’

Saturday 3 October '09

As the Pakistan team bus leaves Wanderers after a net session, 17-year-old pacer Mohammad Aamer sits peacefully on the last seat, listening to music on his I-Pod.
Problem areas not too big: Dhoni

Friday 2 October '09

The ‘what ifs’ floating around on the day India made their Champions Trophy exit diluted the shrill ‘whodunit’ that usually follows such happenings.
Aussies beat Pakistan, and India

Thursday 1 October '09

For most part of Wednesday, Indian fans had one eye on proceedings in Centurion, even as their own team’s match against the...
Benched Ishant the new problem child?

Thursday 1 October '09

Since becoming a regular member of the India ODI team early last year, Ishant Sharma hasn’t been accustomed to leaving the field with minutes to go for the start of a game.
He mends shoulders, so they can carry the weight of a billion expectations

Wednesday 30 September '09

Along with important case files and ready-to-use office stationery, a Team India T-shirt — with several famous signatures on it....
A win and a prayer

Wednesday 30 September '09

Team India need a big win against West Indies and hope Australia lose to Pakistan in order to reach Champions Trophy semifinals.
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