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Cricketer Virat Kohli fined 50% match fees for showing middle finger

Published on January 8, 2012 by in Sports

virat kohli fined 289x300 Cricketer Virat Kohli fined 50% match fees for showing middle fingerAs per the latest cricket updates, the fine middle order batsman from the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli has been fined 50 percent of the match fees for showing middle finger to the crowd while fielding against Australia in the second test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Reports have said that International Cricket Council (ICC) Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle had issued a letter to Virat Kohli before the start of third day’s play and put a level two charge on the cricketer for the obscene gesture to the people sitting in the stadium.

On the other hand, the Indian team manager Shivlal Yadav has told media that Virat Kohli to the hearing where the batsman pleaded guilty.

Talking to media, Indian spokesman G.S. Walia said, “This morning we received a notice from the match referee that level two charges have been framed at Virat Kohli, and the matter has been sorted.” (more…)

 
 
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India v/s Australia: India lost by an innings and 68 runs, Sachin misses 100th ton

Published on January 6, 2012 by in Sports

India lost 2nd test match 300x231 India v/s Australia: India lost by an innings and 68 runs, Sachin misses 100th tonAccording to the latest cricket updates, India has lost the second test match by an innings and 68 runs here at the SCG against the Australia cricket team.

The master blaster from India Sachin Tendulkar once again missed the historic 100th International century as he was out on 80 individual score int eh second innings against the home side.

Meanwhile, the Australia team is now leading the four test match series by 2-0 lead.

In the first test match played at MCG, India lost the match by 122 runs.

Further, batting started from their overnight score of 114 for 2 wickets, India cricket team was bowled out for 400 runs.

In the meantime, some good batting performance was shown by the Indian batsman, Gautam Gambhir (83), Sachin Tendulkar (80), VVS Laxman (66) and Ravichandran Ashwin ( 62). (more…)

 
 
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India v/s Australia 2nd test: India all-out at 191, Australia 38/3

Published on January 3, 2012 by in Sports

india austrlaia 2nd test 300x209 India v/s Australia 2nd test: India all out at 191, Australia 38/3As per the latest cricket updates, the two big teams India and Australia are playing their second test match of the series at the SCG here today.

Earlier, the Indian captain MS Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first, but his decision soon turned out to be wrong. India lost its opener Gautam Gambhir on the third ball of the innings.

No Indian batsman looked comfortable at the center. The great wall of India cricket team, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman failed to spend much time at the crease, the two batsman scored 5 and 2 respectively.

Big hitter Virender Sehwag scored 30 runs with the help of 4 fours from 51 balls. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar also failed to keep going, as he was out on 41 individual score. (more…)

 
 
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India v/s Australia: Sachin Tendulkar eyes SCG for 100th century

Published on January 1, 2012 by in Sports

sachin tendulkar 169x300 India v/s Australia: Sachin Tendulkar eyes SCG for 100th centuryAs per the fresh cricket updates, the master blaster from India, Sachin Tendulkar is still in search of his 100th hundred. The player was not able to hit the landmark in the opening test match.

Now, the so-called god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar eyes the Sydney Cricket Ground for Tuesday’s second Test against Australia, an arena celebrating its own Test ton.

The SCG is lucky for Sachin Tendulkar, as the master blaster has three hundreds under his belt at this ground from the 51 tests played here with a striking average of 221.33.

While talking to media, SCG Trust chairman Rodney Cavalier said, “You really think cosmos, the Almighty and the Hindu gods were going to allow him to score it (100th ton) anywhere but the SCG?”

Earlier, the master blaster had scored superb 148 not out in 1992, 241 not out in 2004 and 154 not out in 2008 at this ground.

Former India captain, Sourav Ganguly said, “He looked very solid at the MCG on a pitch which had a fair bit of help for the quicks. His feet have moved superbly, which is an indication that his mind is thinking the right way.” (more…)

 
 
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Dinda will join India team in Australia: Sourav Ganguly

Published on December 19, 2011 by in General News

sourav ganguly 150x150 Dinda will join India team in Australia: Sourav GangulyAs per latest cricket news, the Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has recently said that Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda will soon fly to Australia as a cover for the injured fast bowler, Ishant Sharma, who has been ruled out of the three-day practice match starting in Canberra on Monday.

Talking to media, Ganguly said, “Ashok Dinda will fly to Australia as a cover to Ishant in next 24 hours. My sources have confirmed this.”

According to Ganguly, “Dinda is India’s best pace bowler right now and should have been on that plane to Australia in first place with rest of the squad.”

Medium fast bowler Ishant Sharma is recovering from an injury in his left ankle, and due to which he left the ground just after bowling 5.3 overs against Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI on Thursday. (more…)

 
 
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India can beat Australia this time: Punters

Published on December 19, 2011 by in Sports

india in australia 150x150 India can beat Australia this time: PuntersIndia v/s Australia is always an interesting match to watch, and this time it will be more interesting as India cricket team is full of energy while Australia team is facing some problems. Australia also lost their last few matches and they are under pressure.

Reports said that punters Down under have selected India as the most likely team to win this series that gets underway from December 26.

Talking to media, TAB Sportsbet’s Glenn Munsie said, “If you do run into someone who wants to back Australia to win the series, send them on down to their TAB.”

Moreover, the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’ said in its reports, “At first glance, it appeared understandable that Australia drifted from 2.20 dollars favourite to 2.40 dollars equal favourite (draw 4.00 dollars) to beat the number two-ranked Indians after their second Test capitulation to the eighth-ranked New Zealand in Hobart.” (more…)

 
 
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Sachin Tendulkar may get Bharat Ratna soon

Published on December 16, 2011 by in Sports

sachin bharat ratan 300x283 Sachin Tendulkar may get Bharat Ratna soonIn very interesting news for hundreds of thousands of fans of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, the central government of the country have made some changes in the criteria for a person getting the Bharat Ratan.

Reports said that the step will now ensures that Sachin Tendulkar to get the country’s highest civilian honour.

The Prime Minister’s Office has now granted the Ministry of Home Affairs’ suggestion of broad basing the Bharat Ratna category. The changes in the rules have been made after the recommendations of the Sports Ministry.

Huge numbers of fans were demanding for a Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar and now the central government states that it could be a matter of time before he gets the nation’s highest award. (more…)

 
 
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India recovers; Sachin Tendulkar retires on 92 runs

Published on December 16, 2011 by in Sports

sachinbatting 300x273 India recovers; Sachin Tendulkar retires on 92 runsAs per the latest cricket news, Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman have retired hurt after tea session as India bounced back strongly on the 2nd day of their two-day practice match against Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI at the Manuka Oval on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar was batting on 92 runs while VVS Laxman was batting on 57 runs, though India still 158 runs behind the runs made by Chairman’s XI’s first-innings total of 398/6.

However, Jake Haberfield managed early breakthrough and took two wickets of Indian opener Ajinkya Rahane for just three, Gautam Gambhir was dismissed by Glenn Maxwell for a 63-ball 35 that with 6 fours. (more…)

 
 
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