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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015 Preview: Beleaguered MI face uphill task against formidable CSK

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015 Preview: Beleaguered MI face uphill task against formidable CSK

The beleaguered Mumbai Indians (MI) face a big test against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. MI have lost all their three games in the IPL 2015 so far and are struggling to find winning momentum in the tournament. CSK, being one of the best teams in the tournament, will be a major force, making it tougher for MI to come…

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Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2015, 1st ODI at Dhaka, Preview: Teams look for redemption post ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2015, 1st ODI at Dhaka, Preview: Teams look for redemption post ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Bangladesh lock horns against neighbours Pakistan the first of three-match One-Day International (ODI) series at Dhaka. Both teams are coming at the back of an average show in theICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Bangladesh scripted history as they made it to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time, but Pakistan were knocked out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage by Australia.

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PCB: Action against Moin Khan following casino visit was to maintain his prestige

PCB: Action against Moin Khan following casino visit was to maintain his prestige

Karachi: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has said that the decision to call back Moin Khan from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and later sack him as chief selector was taken to keep his prestige and reputation intact after the Casino incident.

“After the Casino incident, Moin was facing a difficult situation and the possibility of a loss of reputation and prestige…

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Yasir Shah to miss Pakistan’s ODI series against Bangladesh due to hand injury

Yasir Shah to miss Pakistan’s ODI series against Bangladesh due to hand injury

Karachi: Pakistan leg spinner Yasir Shah has been ruled out of the One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh with a hand injury, which he sustained during the one-day practice match against the Bangladesh Board Presidents XI. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Yasir had injured his left hand while fielding yesterday and required three stitches.

“He is out of the one-day…

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West Indies bowled out for 295 against England in first Test at Antigua

West Indies bowled out for 295 against England in first Test at Antigua

Curtains have come down on West Indies‘ first innings at 295 all out in response to England‘s first innings total of 399. The match, being played at Antigua is poised firmly in England’s favour at this point. Even a moderate performance with the bat could mean victory for England in this first Test of the three-match series. Live scorecard: England tour of West Indies 2015, 1st Test at Antigua

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IPL 8: I want to be Mumbai Indians' perfect finisher, says Corey Anderson

IPL 8: I want to be Mumbai Indians’ perfect finisher, says Corey Anderson

Ahmedabad: Having become the leading scorer for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians, New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has expressed his desire to to evolve as the best finisher in the limited-overs format.

“We had [Michael] Hussey last year with us, he was an unbelievable finisher and so was Michael Bevan. These guys finished games and made it look easy. I have been able to…

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IPL 8: Yuvraj Singh-Mayank Aggarwal Power Delhi Daredevils to First Win After Twelve Games

IPL 8: Yuvraj Singh-Mayank Aggarwal Power Delhi Daredevils to First Win After Twelve Games

Mayank Agarwal and Yuvraj Singhensured that Delhi Daredevils (DD) beat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by five wickets and in the process secured their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015. Due to this win DD now have two points from three games, even KXIP have two points from three games, with both teams securing one win apiece.  In pursuit of 166, DD lost an early wicket in the form of Shreyas…

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 11, IPL 2015 Preview: Rejuvenated Hyderabad will look to end Rajasthan’s winning streak

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 11, IPL 2015 Preview: Rejuvenated Hyderabad will look to end Rajasthan’s winning streak

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 Match 11 at Vizag on Friday. While Sunrisers have won one out of their two games, Rajasthan Royals are unbeaten in their three games in the tournament so far. Led by twoAustralian teammates, Steve Smith’s Royals are looking much more consistent and strong compared to David Warner’sSunrisers. IPL…

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Sussex sign George Bailey for NatWest T20 Blast

Sussex sign George Bailey for NatWest T20 Blast

London: Australia batsman George Bailey has signed to play for Sussex in the second half of this season’s domestic T20 Blast competition, the English county announced on Wednesday.

Bailey, 32, will take over from Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene, who will be Sussex’s overseas player for their first seven group fixtures in the tournament.

Bailey, who previously played for Hampshire, has…

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Michael Hodling believes fast-bowling dying due to overdose of cricket

Michael Hodling believes fast-bowling dying due to overdose of cricket

Shanghai: West Indian legend Michael Holding has has been impressed with the growth of fast bowling in India but rued the decline of the art in world cricket due to an overkill of the game.

“I was very impressed with Indian fast bowlers, especially Mohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami. It was surprising to me. I think what has contributed to India’s fast bowling is the changing of the nature of…

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Kolkata Knight Riders celebrare 1 million followers on Twitter

Kolkata Knight Riders celebrare 1 million followers on Twitter

Kolkata: Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have garnered one million Twitter followers. Confirming the number, KKR’s CEO Venky Mysore tweeted: “Another milestone for @KKRiders 1 M followers! Can’t thank all our fans and followers enough. #Go4More.”

“1 Million KKRians on twitter” was also the trending topic on the social network site on Tuesday. “I hope…

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Raza Hasan tests positive for cocaine consumption, faces possible 2-year ban

Raza Hasan tests positive for cocaine consumption, faces possible 2-year ban

Pakistan‘s young fast bowler, Raza Hasan has been reported for cocaine after being tested positive for the consumption during a test by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at a laboratory in India. He now faces a possible two-year ban from all formats of the game.

According to PTI, a reliable source form the PakistanCricket Board (PCB) said that an urine sample of Hasan, collected in Januray, during…

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RR vs MI, IPL 2015: Rohit Sharma laments poor start with bat and calls for discipline with ball

RR vs MI, IPL 2015: Rohit Sharma laments poor start with bat and calls for discipline with ball

Ahmedabad: With his side slumping to its third defeat in as many matches of the eighth Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday blamed a poor start with the bat and lack of discipline with the ball for their loss to Rajasthan Royals here. IPL 2015: Points Table and Team Standings

“We did not start well with the bat, poor performance with the bat,” Rohit said at…

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Kraigg Brathwaite anchors West Indian innings against England in 1st Test at Antigua

Kraigg Brathwaite anchors West Indian innings against England in 1st Test at Antigua

Kraigg Brathwaite anchored the innings for West Indies against England in the post-lunch session of Day Two of the first Test at Antigua. After bowling England out for 399 Brathwaite and Devon Smith walked out to the middle in attempt to give West Indies a good start. However, Smith got out to the swing of Jimmy Anderson, which was pouched behind by Jos Buttler. Live Updates: England tour of West…

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Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils IPL 2015, Match 10 at Pune, Preview: KXIP look to build on win as DD search for maiden win

Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils IPL 2015, Match 10 at Pune, Preview: KXIP look to build on win as DD search for maiden win

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) take on Delhi Daredevils(DD) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015, Match 10 at Pune. KXIP and DD have had an interesting beginning to the tournament so far. DD have played extremely well in both their matches, but have failed to go over the line, first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), against whom they lost by a run and against Rajasthan Royals (RR), which went down to…

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Andrew Strauss expresses interest in becoming Director of England Cricket

Andrew Strauss expresses interest in becoming Director of England Cricket

Johannesburg: Former captain Andrew Strauss has expressed his interest in the newly-created role of ‘ director of English cricket’ for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

In the wake of England‘s woeful World Cup campaign, the ECB decided to sack managing directorPaul Downton earlier this month.

Strauss, along with Alex Stewart and Michael Vaughan,have shown considerable amount of interest…

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West Indies vs England 2015: Alastair Cook wants his players to concentrate on the series and avoid distraction

West Indies vs England 2015: Alastair Cook wants his players to concentrate on the series and avoid distraction

London: England Test captain Alastair Cook has called on his teammates to turn their focus on the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua, insisting that they should brush aside their distractions after enduring a dismal World Cup campaign.

England begin their first of a three-match Test series against the West Indies in Antigua on Monday before home Test series against New Zealandand…

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