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Analysis: Indian cricket team for tri series
Indian selectors at last took a wonderful decision by not taking seniors into the one day team for tri-series in Australia. They have not picked senior players like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S.Laxman for the one day and 20-20 matches in Australia.
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Indian Cricket team for Australia series
Indian cricket selectors once again surprised cricket lovers with their odd selection criterion. Dashing opener, Virender Sehwag, who was not even in the 24 probables list selected for the final team for the crucial Australia series. Selectors may have selected Sehwag due to lack of options for opening slot. His past records may come in handy in selecting him. Gautam Gambhir sidelined due to shoulder injury.
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Review: Indian One-day team against Pakistan
Indian selectors announced 15-member squad for the first two one-day matches against Pakistan. Rahul Dravid and Dinesh Karthik were dropped from the squad while Virender Sehwag was recalled. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the Indian Captain for this crucial home series. India will play first two one-dayers with Pakistan at Guwahati and Mohali on November 5 and 8.
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Review: Castrol Indian cricket awards
Sourav Ganguly was selected as best Indian captain in 75 years of test cricket at the 10th Castrol awards in Kochi. But in my opinion, Pataudi is an outstanding captain when compared to Sourav Ganguly. Mohammad Azharuddin (most successful captain), Anil Kumble (most successful test bowler) found no mention at these awards! Had any other cricketer played so much crucial role as Kumble in Indian test wins in these 75 years.
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My dream 20-20 cricket world cup team
India won the inaugural twenty20 cricket world cup held in South Africa by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling encounter. South Africa conducted this tournament in the best possible way. Arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, played two most memorable matches in this world cup. My dream team is dominated by players from these countries due to sterling performance even though they lack experience in this
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India wins ICC twenty20 cricket world cup
India wins first twenty20 cricket world cup by defeating Pakistan at Wanderers cricket stadium in South Africa. It is another unforgettable match after their league encounter between arch-rivals. Young Indian cricketers held their nerves in the crucial moments to clinch the inaugural 20-20 cricket world cup. India won the only world cup in 1983 under the inspirational leadership of Kapil Dev.
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India in 20-20 cricket world cup final
India and Pakistan reached first 20-20 cricket world cup finals by beating Australia and New Zealand. Young cricketers of subcontinent countries convincingly defeated experienced opponents. India reached world cup final by beating England, South Africa and Australia in the must win matches. Dhoni captaincy, Yuvraj batting and young bowlers surprised analysts with their unforgettable performance
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Yuvraj Singh hit six sixers in six balls
Indian vice captain, Yuvraj Singh, hit 6 sixers in 6 balls against England in the super 8 match of the 20-20 ICC Cricket World Cup at Kingsmead. He hammered those 6 sixers in the 19th over bowled by Chris Broad. Yuvraj scored fastest 50 in International cricket in just 12 balls. In the 18th over, Flintoff infuriated Yuvraj Singh by making serious comments for which Chris Broad paid the price.
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Review: Indian cricket team for Australia series
Indian cricket selectors announced 15-member team for upcoming one-day series against Australia. 20-20 team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named as captain for these crucial matches. Selectors picked this team for the first three matches against Australia. All-Rounder Irfan Pathan and Spinner Harbhajan Singh returned to the team while Virender Sehwag, Ajit Agarkar, Munaf Patel and Rohit Sharma missed the team bus. Yuvraj will remain as vice-captain.
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20-20 world cup Review- India Vs Pakistan match
India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling group match of first 20-20 cricket world cup at Durban. In a entertaining match between traditional rivals, match tied after 20 overs. Bowling shootout was first time used in this world cup. India won 3-0 in the shootout as first 3 Pakistan bowlers failed to hit the stumps while all the 3 Indian bowlers succeeded in hitting the stumps.
Surprisingly, India
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20-20 World cup Review: Australia crushed England
World Champions Australia crushed England in a group match of 20-20 cricket world cup match at Newlands. Australia sent strong signals to the cricket fraternity by exhibiting professional display and Nathan Bracken and Johnson bowled superb spells to restrict England to an ordinary total. Adam Gilchrist and Hayden completed formalities by thrashing England bowlers all over the ground. Except
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Rahul Dravid Resigns
After shouldering the responsibility of Team India in 20 Tests and 62 ODIs Dravid decides to resign.According to Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, final decision would be taken on September 18, wile setting up the team for Australia ODI. However, Board President Sharad Pawar seems to respect Dravid’s decision.
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Review: Zimbabwe thrashed Australians
Zimbabwe stunned cricket world by beating mighty Australians in the ICC 20-20 Cricket World cup at New lands, Cape Town in South Africa. They successfully chased Australian target of 138 with the help of superb performance from Brendan Taylor. Surprisingly, Zimbabweans outplayed Australians in bowling, batting and fielding. At no point of time, Australians looked like a current World champions.
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20-20 Cricket World cup review: South Africa Vs West Indies
South Africa defeated West Indies despite wonderful century by opener Chris Gayle at Johannesburg in the opening match of 20-20 world cup. Professional play by Gibbs and Kemp, erratic bowling by West Indian bowlers helped South African to reach this stiff target without any difficulties. Herschelle Gibbs once again played epic knock for South Africa to win the first match of the world cup.
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Review: ICC Cricket awards
Australians once again dominated ICC Cricket awards by bagging 5 of the 8 awards. Ricky Ponting bagged cricketer of the year and Captain of the year. Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait was the emerging player of the year award. Mohammad Yousuf of Pakistan secured prestigious test player of the year. Simon Taufel took umpire the year award for the 4th successive year. ICC award ceremony was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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