IPL 5: Michael Clarke joins Pune Warriors to replace Yuvraj Singh

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : March 29, 2012
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IPL cricket league is all set to start from April 4. Fans are ready to see their favorite cricketer to spark on the field.

Confirmed reports have said that Australian captain Michael Clarke will represent Pune Warriors India in IPL 5.

The Australia captain, who did not took part in the Twenty20 extravaganza all these years, was adjusted as captain of Pune Warriors India as a replacement of Cancer-hit Yuvraj Singh.

Michael Clarke is a classy right-hander batsman and there is no doubt that he is the biggest overseas player to have been signed by any franchise this season.

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Australia beats Sri Lanka in first final of Commonwealth Bank Series

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : March 5, 2012
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Australia beat Sri Lanka 300x217 Australia beats Sri Lanka in first final of Commonwealth Bank SeriesAs per the latest cricket news, the Australia team has won the first final of the ongoing Commonwealth Bank Series against Sri Lanka in a match Played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

The Australia captain Michael Clarke has won the toss and elected to bat first, though his Sri Lankan counter-part Mahela Jayawardene also said that he would also like to bat first if wins the toss.

It was really a very interesting match, Australia started their batting with positive note, as both the openers played their role perfectly. Opener David Warner hits a superb 163 runs knock on just 157 balls with 13 fours and 2 huge sixes.

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Sachin Tendulkar to go for precautionary MRI scan

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 20, 2012
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The master blaster of the so called God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is expected to go for a precautionary MRI scan on today.

The cricketer will go for MRI scan after he was hit on his head by a harshly lifting delivery from Australian fast bowler Brett Lee while batting in the tri-series match against Australia which India lost by 110 runs here at Gabba cricket ground on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar had misread the ball by Lee and the ball hit on his head, it was the second over from Lee. Though, the ball hit the grill of his helmet and bounced off to mid-on where Xavier Doherty took the ‘catch’.

Each player from the Australia team went up in appeal, expecting that they got Sachin’s wicket, but umpire Steve Davis was convinced it hadn’t touched Sachin’s bat before striking his helmet at the Gabba on Sunday.

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India vs Australia live: Pathan, Zaheer strikes, Aus 96/2, Ponting out on 7

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 19, 2012
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ind vs aus 300x227 India vs Australia live: Pathan, Zaheer strikes, Aus 96/2, Ponting out on 7As per the latest cricket news, the medium fast bowler from the Indian cricket team Irfan Pathan has stuck hard and gave an early breakthrough team India against the Australia when he has opener David Warner caught by Sachin Tendulkar at mid-wicket in the 7th ODI of the tri-series at the Gabba in Brisbane here on today.

Earlier, the Australia captain Ricky Ponting has won the toss and elected to bat first. Opener Warner played across the line to a fullish delivery on middle and drove the ball direct to Sachin at mid-wicket.

Though, Australia crossed the 50-runs mark in the 10th over of the play with both the openers on the field.

Zaheer Khan also struck in the 19th over of the match, when he got the important wicket of Ricky Ponting on 7 runs.

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I still “worth a place” in Australian cricket team: Ricky Ponting

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 18, 2012
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ricky ponting 231x300 I still worth a place in Australian cricket team: Ricky PontingAccording to the fresh cricket news, the former captain of the Australia cricket team, Ricky Ponting has said in media that he is still “worth a place” in the team, though the player also felt that reputation alone won’t be enough to get him the selectors’ nod all the time.

Talking to media, Ricky Ponting said, “I think I am (worth a place in the team) but you’d better ask the selectors what they think about that.”

He said, “My last four games have not been what they would have liked but I guess if the selectors were thinking that way already then they probably wouldn’t have picked me for the start of the series.”

According to Ponting, “There are still a few senior players around the side and they (the selectors) made it clear to the younger guys at the start of the summer that it was vital they have a little bit of experience around them.”

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India v/s Australia 4th ODI Live: Australia 269/8, Sachin Tendulkar rested today

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 12, 2012
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India vs Australia 4th ODI Live 264x300 India v/s Australia 4th ODI Live: Australia 269/8, Sachin Tendulkar rested todayAs per the latest cricket news, the Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and decide to bat first against India in the 4th of the tri-series at Adelaide ODI on Sunday.

In addition to this, the India cricket team has decided to rest master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and opener Gautam Gambhir comes in his place who was dropped from the Perth ODI against Sri Lanka.

It is said to media that this is a part of rotation policy. Australia made 269 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in the 50 overs match. India will chase 270 runs in their 50 overs play.

Let’s hope that India can play their natural game, and will win the 4th ODI.

The latest scores that the home side is batting on 246 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Earlier, Australia lost their opener Ricky Ponting on 6 individual runs, V Kumar took his wicket.

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Virender Sehwag’s omission was team’s decision: MS Dhoni

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 6, 2012
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rohit sharma 300x220 Virender Sehwag’s omission was team’s decision: MS DhoniIndia lost the opening ODI international to Australia by 65 runs in MCG ground yesterday.

And everyone was shocked to see that opener Virender Shewag not played in the match, but the captain MS Dhoni has told media that it was a team decision to rest the Viru 1st ODI against Australia.

While talking to media about not playing Sehwag in the 1st ODI, captain MS Dhoni said, “It’s not about (his) injury. Quite a few other players have niggles. If you want to make Rohit play, an experienced player can come and go out of the side.”

Dhoni said, “But for Rohit, it may be tough later, if he doesn’t get going now, you could find him playing in tougher later-half without much practice. It’s a long series.”

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India vs Australia Live: Australia 35/2, Virender Sehwag not playing today

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 5, 2012
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As per the fresh cricket news, the touring team to Australia, India has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in their one-day international tri-series opener at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon.

The latest reports is that India is bowling superbly today and got two Australian wickets with just 35 runs on the board. Indian bowler Vinay Kumar is the pick of the bowler and he took both the wickets, including the important wicket of Ricky Ponting on just 2 runs.

The rain has now stopped the play, and players are resting in dressing rooms. Though the rain has stooped now.

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Australia won the toss, elected to bat first: India aims to avoid whitewash

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 3, 2012
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As per the top cricket updates, the two best cricket playing team India and Australia are all set to play the Twenty20 international match at the MCG.

The captain of Australia team has won the toss and once again Australia will come out to bat first.

Meanwhile, the home side Australia lead the two match series by 1-0, and India are still searching for their first win of any kind on this tour of Australia.

After loosing the founr match test series against Australia by 4-0, the touring team India will; surely try their level best to win the match today, and level the series.

In addition, the home team Australia has made three changes in today’s match, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh and Clint McKay are playing in the final 11 playes today, replacing Travis Birt, Dan Christian and James Faulkner.

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India won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in T20 match

Posted by :Himmat Mehra On : February 1, 2012
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ind aus T20 300x215 India won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in T20 matchAccording to the latest reports from the cricket match between India and Australia, Indian captain MS Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the only T20 match played at Stadium Australia, Sydney today.

The only T20 match between India and Australia is a day/night match.

Meanwhile, Indian captain MS Dhoni decided to play with regular opener Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. There are two regular spinners in the side—Rahul Sharma and R Ashwin.

However, there is no Sachin Tendulkar in today’s T20 match. Though, official announcement will be made shortly.

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