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Watch Atlético de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly speak about his childhood memories of football, watching Mohun Bagan & East Bengal play against each other, and much, much more. Source: Article 

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British PM wants knighthood for Sachin Tendulkar

21st Jan 2008: Cricketing greats from the Commonwealth nations such as Sachin Tendulkar should be considered for traditional British honours like the knighthood, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Noting that cricket is one of the great things that binds the Commonwealth together, he said there was a time when top cricketers from the countries in the grouping would be recognised by the British people through its honoured system. "It used to be the case that great cricketers from the Commonwealth would be recognised by the British people through our honoured system -- we think of Sir Don Bradman or Sir Gary Sobers," Brown, who is on an official tour of India, told reporters in New Delhi on Sunday. He rued that this "function of the empire" has fallen into disrepair now that most of the Commonwealth countries have opted out of the honoured system and have their own honours. "But I believe it was a good tradition to celebrate the achievements of the great Commonwealth cricketers -- it shows we are good sports and I would like to see some of the great players of the modern era -- like Sachin Tendulkar -- proposed for honorary awards -- so the British nation can salute their achievements in one of our national sports," Brown said. "Obviously, these are issues for the independent honoured committee, but I hope they will consider it," he said. Brown also congratulated India on what he described as its "famous victory" over Australia "so away from home" in the Perth Test match. Source: Image, Courtesy: http://sachin-tendulkar-news.newslib.com/story/2111-3199687/, Sachin is the greatest of all times, admits " David Cameron" : Sachin Tendulkar is widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of his generation. On Wednesday, the British Prime Minister David Cameron described the Master Blaster as "the greatest of all times" and wished him good luck for his ongoing 200th Test match against the West Indies in Mumbai. "He is the greatest of all times. He's an extraordinary cricketer...a fantastic player. I wish him well today," he said while interacting with Indian businessmen. Courtesy: Rediff.Com. British media lauds Sachin Tendulkar for `perfect farewell: London: "There has never been a farewell  to sport quite like this " -- this was the unanimous view of the British media as it gave a collective round of applause to Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who called time on his inspiring international career at the end of his 200th Test. Tendulkar, immensely popular in this part of the world as well for his exquisite batting, was lauded for remaining extraordinarily humble despite being the most followed cricketer of his generation. "There has never been a farewell to sport quite like this, one perfectly designed to induce a billion cheers and a billion tears," said `The Daily Telegraph`, referring to the emotional farewell speech that the maestro gave at the end of his journey on Saturday. "How fitting that Sachin Tendulkar`s last performance on his home cricket field should have been among his very finest, even if it came not with a bat but with a microphone." The newspaper went on to highlight the 40-year-old`s emotional hold over his millions of his fans, many of whom were moved to tears while listening to the speech, during which Tendulkar also found it hard to keep his composure. "As all around the Wankhede Stadium eyes were being dabbed, the little man just stood on the grass, transfixing those followers one last time, only for once in silent, emotional thrall as he gave a wonderful speech charting one of sport`s most fantastical careers. `My life, between 22 yards, for 24 years,` as he put it so perfectly," it wrote. "A full-house was already celebrating that life with delirious acclaim...The crowd had whooped with delight at seeing the first never-ending, moveable guard of honour for a tearful Sachin as the little master`s young teammates kept bouncing alongside him towards the pavilion like gleeful, star-struck kids. "Yet though his worshippers wanted to honour him, it somehow felt typical of his humility that he only cared about saluting them." The newspaper lauded Tendulkar for delivering a speech so clear in its message despite the overwhelming emotions surrounding it. "Beautiful! He had given them their final cue. On this unforgettable Saturday lunchtime in Mumbai, a 32,000-strong chorus once more broke into their incessant signature chant, with `Saaachiiin! Saaachiiin!` rising up so deafeningly that you swore it could be heard all over the land from Kashmir to Kanyakumari," the newspaper said. Courtesy: ZeeNews. Cameron presents Sachin Tendulkar with special photo from British government: Bombay: British Prime Minister David Cameron hailed Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday and said the legendary cricket player has been an inspiration for young people. Tendulkar – playing his 200th and final Test at Wankhede , against West Indies – has dominated the sport for nearly 24 years. Cameron raved about Indian cricketer and said he is one of the greatest of all time . ” In terms of being a source of inspiration for young , Sachin is the greatest of all time ,” he said . The British government also sent a special gift for the Little Master – a photo of Tendulkar coming on the ground of Manchester after scoring his first Test century in 1999, at the age of 17 years. The cricketer hit from several tons and played spectacular innings in a career of 200 Tests and 463 ODIs .Courtesy: http://9cric.com/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-has-special-photo-sachin-tendulkar-with-the-british-government/, BBC: Sachin Tendulkar: A model pro and the greatest of his generation: By Jonathan Agnew BBC Cricket Correspondent: The scene was extraordinary. I can remember sitting in a commentary box in

Ahmedabad, with a view over the city, when  Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat. All of a sudden, a cloud of red smoke erupted. It was caused by thousands of Indian cricket fans on motorbikes that churned up dust and blew out fumes in the surrounding streets as they rode up to the ground to see their hero bat. That is the kind of attention and adoration that Tendulkar has attracted in his homeland throughout a long and successful career. The man is such a big celebrity that leading a normal life has been impossible. And yet, under enormous pressure caused by a nation's weight of expectation, he delivered consistently. Tendulkar's career will come to an end after the second Test against West Indies in November when he retires from all forms of cricket. It is something that has been talked about for a long time, and there's a perfect symmetry to it. He'll finish with his 200th Test match, which I'd say is nailed on to be played in Mumbai, although it's not been confirmed yet. It will be the perfect place for an outstanding cricketer and a model professional to bow out. I would call him the best of his generation. Some people might say Brian Lara deserves that accolade, and there is no doubt that those two were the best of their time. It is true that Tendulkar and Lara are completely different players, so comparing them is a difficult task. And in no way would I wish to belittle Lara, who was a
wonderful player. But if you were to put me on the spot to pick one above the other, the records show that it has to be Tendulkar. His record has been absolutely astonishing, and he's done it under much more scrutiny. He first came to the attention of the English cricketing public at Old Trafford in August 1990, when a magnificent unbeaten 119 salvaged a draw for India in the second Test. He went on to prove he could play in all conditions. He was phenomenal. He could bowl and bat. He had some great battles with Shane Warne. The only thing that would be a slight disappointment was his captaincy. He had 25 Tests as a captain; a relatively small number for a player of his profile. Of those, he won only four and lost nine. Captaincy didn't affect his batting, but he didn't have a happy time in the job. It's hard to explain why, but it just didn't work, and it was the right move when Sourav Ganguly took over. All-time Tendulkar, though, is rightly lauded. In India, you will never hear a single dissenting voice about him. He's up there on a pedestal. And off the field, he's always been an absolute joy to deal with. I've interviewed him on a number of occasions, and done a couple of question-and-answer events with him in London, and he's a lovely man. I have many great memories of Tendulkar's batting. He scored an amazing century to win a Test against England on a wearing pitch in Chennai in 2008; our first visit to the country following that year's terror attacks in Mumbai. He was never a flamboyant batsman, and he wasn't on that occasion either. But he played some beautiful back-foot strokes and demonstrated great skill against the spinning ball. There is no doubt that his time to retire has come. His last century was 39 innings ago, and that's too long for a top-level batsman. Had it been anybody else, he would have had a tap on the shoulder before now and been told it was time to move on. But, in India, that would have been an impossible thing for Coach Duncan Fletcher to do. The end was always going to be on Tendulkar's terms, and I don't think anyone would begrudge him having carried on for a little longer than perhaps he should have done. He Always wanted to reach 200 Tests and to go out in Mumbai, which would be the perfect place for him to finish. It will be fascinating to see what he does next. He has already entered politics, having taken his oath in the Rajya Sabha - the upper house of the Indian parliament - last year. There's charity work that he does too, I'm sure he will carry on with that. He will also continue to take a keen interest in the progress of his 14-year-old son Arjun, a promising cricketer who plays for some of the year in London for Ealing. Sachin comes over to coach him and is very happy with the way he's coming on. But there's an enormous pressure on Arjun too, simply because of who his father is There will also be pressure on the young India players looking to follow the great man. There will be feverish debate as to who will be the next Tendulkar and whichever player assumes that mantle will be under a huge amount of scrutiny. But I think India, as a team, will move on very positively. There are some amazing players coming through. Tendulkar can look back on an astonishing career. He is the only player to have scored 100 international centuries. He holds the record for the most hundreds in both Test and one-day cricket. And what is more, he never blotted his copybook off the field. You can Google everything you like about him and you will never find a bad headline. He has been a great ambassador for India and a great ambassador for cricket. He was wonderful to deal with and great to watch. Sachin Tendulkar has been a model sportsman. Jonathan Agnew was speaking to BBC Sport's Mike Whalley. In a special BBC Radio 5 live programme on Monday 14 October at 21:00 BST, Mark Chapman is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar as they look back at the career of Sachin Tendulkar. Source: Article, Image: flickr.com

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PMO announce Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar And Prof CNR Rao

Prime Minister's Office has released a statement deciding to confer Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award to God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C.N.R. Rao. Sachin will be the first sportsperson to receive Bharat Ratna. Prof. C.N.R. Rao is an eminent scientist. He has published over 1,400 research papers and 45 books. He has been honored with several national and international awards. Sachin Tendulkar has taken retirement from cricket today. He has played 200 test matches. For the past 24 years, this legend has served our country and millions of its people with several high class performances. Playing since the tender age of 16 years, Sachin has touched heart of millions across the globe and won laurels for our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of sports. His  achievements  in cricket   are   unparalleled,   the   records   set   by  him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary. The announcement of the award has been described by one and all as a timely and befitting tribute to the legendary player, who has contributed immensely to the game of cricket. They said that it was appropriate that after he bid farewell to the game of cricket, the government had taken the initiative to give him the award. On Friday, veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar said Tendulkar deserved the Bharat Ratna and added that he could have carried on playing for at least another year. The scope of the Bharat Ratna, which was earlier restricted to the field of "exceptional services in arts, literature and science, and in recognition of public services of the highest order" has been recently expanded to include the performance of the highest order "in any field of human endeavor" which has enabled sportspersons to dream of the honor. Source: News Track India

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Shane Watson became father

Australian cricket team vice-captain Shane Watson, who left the tour of India amid, became a father on March 14th 2013 fter his wife Lee gave birth to a baby boy. Lee gave birth to the baby boy, Will, here early morning, reports The Age. Watson left for Sydney Monday to be with his wife. Watson, 31, James Pattisnon, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson were sidelined controversially from the third cricket Test in Mohali for breach of discipline. Soon after the punishment was announced, Watson left for Sydney. But before rushing to the Chandigarh airport, the 31-year-old Watson made his displeasure clear and said he was weighing his Test  future. The Watson couple were expecting their first child later this month, and Watson was scheduled to skip the fourth Test in Delhi from March 22. He is now expected to return to India for the final Test of the series. Australia skipper Michael Clarke has also suggested that he wants his deputy back at the earliest, Source: Source: IPL6-India, Image: flickr.com

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Pix: Sakshi Dhoni cheering hubby MS Dhoni at IPL

As Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to lead his team Chennai Super Kings to many victories, his cute and lovely wife Sakshi Dhoni has been cheering him on from the stands. ApunKaChoice brings you a few glimpses of Mrs. Dhoni. Sakshi is often spotted going through a roller-coaster of emotions as Chennai Super Kings take on their rivals on the cricket field. She’s bit her nails with nervous anticipation, been jubilant, and even dejected. Myriad moods of Mrs. Dhoni. Moods apart, Sakshi has also been catching some attention because of her colourful fashion choices as revealed ahead. Well, going by the thoughts she’s been sharing on Twitter, it’s clear that the lady believes in simplicity. “Simplicity and being yourself is the way to be....arrogance will never help...better off being a bit timid....” she posted. Sakshi has been under the weather lately but has been catching up all the action at IPL. Check out the various moods of Sakshi Dhoni ahead. (Photo: IANS), Iource: ApunKaChoice

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81st first-class ton draws Tendulkar level with Gavaskar

With a care-free tuck off the pads off his former India team-mate Sreesanth, Sachin Tendulkar on Friday drew level with Sunil Gavaskar on an Indian record of 81 first-class centuries. Moments later, Tendulkar drove
Sreesanth past mid-off for four to reach another landmark, that of 25,000 first-class runs. It was that kind of day for the veteran batsman.Image Link Flickr

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Would like to work in the media: Ponting

Calcutta: Ricky Ponting has always been a busy cricketer. No wonder then that the former captain would not like to sit idle even though he has retired from international cricket. Ponting, who on Friday was given a farewell at his home ground, Bellerive Oval, in Hobart, where Australia are playing Sri Lanka in the first Test of the series, has hinted about his future plans. Ponting has said that he would like to work in the media, insisting that his CV shows that he is the man for the job. “I’d like to work in the media at some stage or at some time in some way, shape or form,” Ponting was quoted as saying by the Australian. “Just being around cricket for as long as I have been and being a part of successful teams, I think I’ve got a pretty good knowledge of the game and I’m pretty insightful on the game,” he added. Ponting, who called time on his international career late last month, before the third Test against South Africa, in Perth, hopped aboard a ute with the words ‘Farewell Ricky’ emblazoned on it for a lap of the ground. He was accompanied by his two daughters and received standing ovations from all sections of the crowd, including the Australian and Sri Lankan teams. There was also a guard of honour from his Launceston-based Mowbray Cricket Club comrades before Ponting, who turns 38 next week, thanked Tasmanians for their support. The send-off at his home ground would have been much bigger on Day II of the Australia-Sri Lanka Test, when organisers wanted to hold it. But this was typical Ricky Ponting as he prioritised cricket, like he had done throughout his career. Ponting was off to Melbourne to prepare for the Big Bash League showdown between his Hobart Hurricanes and the Stars. “I generally get a little bit embarrassed when people start talking about me and even having a whole lunch break in a Test match dedicated to me today is a little more than I probably would have expected,” the humble Ponting said. Source: News-Bullet, Image: photobucket.com

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Kumble appointed ICC cricket committee chairman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) board unanimously appointed former India captain Anil Kumble as the new chairman of its cricket committee here Thursday.

Kumble, 41, who has 619 Test and 337 One-Day International wickets to his name, succeeds former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. Commenting on the former Indian spinner, ICC president Alan Isaac said: "In Anil Kumble we have a new chairman who has unquestioned experience not only as a player with India but also as an administrator with Karnataka State Cricket Association. I am sure that he will carry on Clive's good work and bring contemporary thinking to the committee and understand clearly the issues facing the modern game." Isaac also admired outgoing chairman Lloyd's work. "I would like to thank Clive Lloyd for his chairmanship of the ICC cricket committee and to his tireless contribution to the game. The ICC board were united in their admiration for his work as chairman. "Source: Asian Age, Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org

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Indian women beat Pakistan to lift Asia Cup

The Indian women's cricket team lifted the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Twenty20 Asia Cup after beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 18 runs in a low-scoring final here today. India's decision to bat first seemed to have backfired when the team folded for 81 but the bowlers did a splendid job to dismiss Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. What was particularly impressive about the Indian bowlers was their discipline, giving away just a couple of wides from 19.1 overs, which they took to bowl out their opponents. "So happy for the girls even though I'm disappointed not to have played because of my ankle. Winning this Asia Cup is a great achievement and what's been special is how our team has become like a family over the years, everyone contributes and plays for each other," said an elated skipper Mithali Raj, who could not be a part of the team today. Electing to bat first, Indian women did not have an good beginning as they lost both their openers within the first couple of overs. Anuja Patil was the first one to be shown the way to the pavillion by Sadia Yousuf. Sulakshana Naik soon followed suit to leave India tottering at two for four. Source: Indian Express, 

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Treat badminton on a par with cricket: Saina

Tirupati: Olympic Bronze winner Saina Nehwal stressed the need for improving badminton on par with cricket. She arrived at Tirumala on Saturday evening to offer worship at Srivari temple as her life dream has materialized with Olympic Bronze. Speaking to the media persons at Renigunta airport, she informed that she is going to Denmark and France to play in several games next month and practicing for these events. “Lots of academies are coming up for badminton like Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad, Prakash Padukone academy in Bangalore and few in other places. It is good opportunity for children to learn badminton giving hopes of getting many new players in future,” she said. Source: The Hans India, Image: photobucket.com

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Kohli wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

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India's cricketer Virat Kohli poses with the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award at the ICC Awards 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka - AP

India's Virat Kohli was on Saturday rewarded for his dream run in the last 12 months as he was named the ODI Cricketer of the Year, while Kumar Sangakkara walked away with three honours, including the Cricketer of the Year, in the ICC annual awards function here. The Sri Lankan veteran was also named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year, besides winning the People's Choice Award. During the period under  consideration, the 23-year-old Kohli, played 31 ODIs and compiled 1,733 runs at an outstanding average of 66.65, including eight centuries and six half-centuries. His highest score of 183 came against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on March 18. The 32-member expert panel preferred Kohli, who beat off competition from his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sangakkara and Sri Lanka's pace spearhead Lasith Malinga. "I think I have tried to keep things as simple as possible and it's worked for me on the field. This year has

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was named the Test Cricketer of the Year 2012 at the International Cricket Council. He also won the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2012 award and LG People's Choice award. (Image Source@AP)

been a learning curve along the way from the seniors in the team. It's been an all-round effort and I'm very happy to have won this award," Kohli said upon receiving the award. "It's always nice to be recognised by the ICC and it's a great feeling and it's the first time I've won one of these awards and it feels great," the Delhi lad added. In the 50-over format, Kohli has so far scored 3886 runs from 90 matches at an average of 51.81. In Tests, he has scored 703 runs from 10 matches at an average of 41.35. He has two

Ireland's George Dockrell was named the ICC Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year here at the ICC Awards 2012. (Image source@AP)

centuries and five fifties, with 116 being his best. Amazing honour: Sanga : In 14 Tests, Sangakkara scored 1,444 runs at an average of 60.16, including five centuries and five half-centuries. In addition, he played 37 ODIs, hitting 1,457 runs at 42.85, with three centuries and nine half-centuries. He has also effected 42 dismissals in the ODIs. "This is an amazing honour and I've seen the people who have won it before me and the nominees too, to be named alongside them is wonderful," Sangakkara said. Sangakkara

South African batsman Richard Levi won the ICC Twenty20 International Performance of the Year at ICC Awards 2012 (Image Source@AP), Image Link Blogspot

accepted the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy from ICC President Alan Isaac at a glittering ceremony. "I have to thank all who have supported me, especially my father who always guided me growing up and continues to do so, my wife and children, my teammates and coaches," Sangakkara said. Recognition for Richard Levi South Africa batsman Richard Levi won the ICC Twenty20 International Performance of the Year in recognition of his 51-ball 117 not out against New Zealand on February 19. He beat competition from Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chris Gayle and Ajantha Mendis. "I don't remember much of the innings but I regularly get reminded of it," he said. Spirit of Cricket to Vettori New Zealand's Daniel Vettori won the Spirit of Cricket Award. During New Zealand's first Test against Zimbabwe in November 2011 in Bulwayo, Zimbabwe required 64 runs with five wickets in
New Zealand's Daniel Vettori has won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2012 at the LG ICC Awards. (Image Source@AP), 
hand to win the Test. Regis Chakabva played a ball from the New Zealand spinner to mid-on. However, during his follow through Vettori proceeded to get in the way of Malcolm Waller, at the non-striker's end, preventing the Zimbabwean from running. Vettori immediately held up his hand to the wicketkeeper, Reece Young, to indicate there had been a collision, accidentally which hindered the non-striker. As this happened, Chakabva was too far down the wicket to get back to his crease in time. The bails were

West Indies spinner Sunil Narine was named Emerging Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards 2012. (Image Source@AP), 

whipped off at the striker's end but New Zealand elected not to appeal because of Vettori's admittance to blocking Waller's path. Naraine Emerging Cricketer Up-and-coming West Indies bowler Sunil Narine was named the Emerging Cricketer of the Year. The 24-year-old off-spinner from Trinidad played in three Tests for the West Indies, claiming 12 wickets at an average 31.50, while in the 15 ODIs he played in he claimed 28 wickets at an average of 18.82. Narine beat off competition from Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal, Doug Bracewell of New Zealand and Australia's James Pattinson. Women's Cricketer: West Indies' Stafanie Taylor was named the

Stafanie Taylor (West Indies) - ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year. In the last one year, Taylor played in 13 ODIs for the West Indies scoring 514 runs at the top of the order at average of 46.72, while the off-spinner also claimed 16 wickets at an average of 13.12. In the Twenty20 category, England's Sarah Taylor emerged the winner, beating Stafanie, and Australia's Alyssa Healy and Lisa

Sarah Taylor (England) - ICC T20I Women's Cricketer of the Year,

Sthalekar. Wicketkeeper Sarah scored 340 runs in T20Is at an average of 48.57, while also claiming 11 dismissals, including seven stumpings. List of winners: 1. Cricketer of the Year: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), 2. Test Cricketer of the Year: Kumar Sangakkara, 3. ODI Cricketer of the Year: Virat Kohli (India), 4. Emerging Cricketer of the Year: Sunil Narine

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena won the David Shepherd Trophy for first time after being named ICC Umpire of the Year at the ICC Awards. (Image Source@AP), 

(West Indies), 5. Spirit of Cricket Award: Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), 6. T20 International Performance of the Year: Richard Levi (South Africa), 7. Umpire of the Year: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), 8. People's Choice Award: Kumar Sangakkara, 9. Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Stafanie Taylor (West Indies), 10 Women's T20 Cricketer of the Year: Sarah Taylor (England) Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year: George Dockrell (Ireland) Source: Deccan Chronicle, Images: flickr.com 

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It’s that man Virat again

Indian Express, Nihal Koshie : Mirpur, Still only 23, Virat Kohli, whether in terms of statistics or silverware won, has had a storming start to his career. He has won the World Cup at both junior and senior levels, the latter coming a mere three years after his debut. He averages over 50 in ODIs and has scored more centuries than Sachin Tendulkar at this stage of his career. Yet, on a parameter that continues to be valued greatly in our neck of the woods, Kohli

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still had some way to go. Players belonging to both India and Pakistan are often judged by their performance against the arch-rival. Losing can leave a permanent dent in the psyche of a team. Victory can elevate the status of a player. In three matches against Pakistan, Kohli has struggled, with a highest of 18. Until Sunday, that is. At the Sher-e-Bangla stadium during the side's final league engagement against Pakistan, Kohli went about setting that record straight with an imperious 183 off 148 balls, fashioning India's highest chase in ODIs. The eleventh hundred of his ODI career, the third in four games, put India's Asia Cup campaign back on track, 48 hours after a humiliating loss to Bangladesh. The knock not just lit up the latest chapter in the rivalry between the two sides, but also reaffirmed Kohli's status as an influential No. 3 and as one of India's leading match-winners. A Kohli century has often been a common denominator in India's victories while chasing over the last two years. Seven of his 11 hundreds have come in chases, each of them resulting in a win. Four of the seven hundreds have helped haul down 280-plus targets. He averages 73 in successful chases. Source: Indian Express

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Cameroon invites Obama to a cricket match

The   Asian   Age,   PTI,   Washington:  Visiting  British  Prime  Minister  David Cameron went in for 'cricket diplomacy' as he invited US President Barack Obama to a cricket match, but kept the latter guessing whether it will be the limited over games or the five-day test match. The invitation to the cricket match yesterday came a day after Obama took Cameron, who is on a State visit to the US, to Dayton in Illinois to watch a basketball game. "One of these days, I'll get my own back by getting you to a cricket match and explaining the rules to you and some of the terminology that you'll have to try and get straight, as I tried last night," Cameroon told Obama in front of the White House press corps and travelling British journalists. But as the news conference at the Rose Garden went along, a British journalist was quick to remind the President what Cameroon did not inform him about. "Mr President, this is great you've agreed to learn about cricket. I notice the Prime Minister neglected to tell you that a test match usually takes five days. So it's going to be a long trip," commented Tom Bradby from Britain's ITN news channel. This followed a round of laughter from the press corps and the two leaders. This was not the end of it. Cricket did figure up in the Cameron's remarks during the State Dinner at the White House last night. "Now, Michelle, I'm sure that, like Sam, you often wonder what happens when your husband goes for a night out with the guys. So maybe I should come clean about last night. We went to basketball and we had a real man-to-man chat. Barack tried to confuse me by talking about bracketology but I got my own back by running him gently through the rules of cricket," Cameron said amidst several rounds of laughter. "The truth is we have to have a guys' night out because so often we find we are completely overshadowed by our beautiful wives," said the British Prime Minister. Indeed, the two leaders have been engaged in sports diplomacy for quite sometime now and the two enjoy it. "I know there has been a lot of focus on last night's game. Some have asked how it came about, so I want to set the record straight," Obama said. Source: The Asian Age, ***

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Gavaskar formally inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

 Hindustan Times, Press Trust Of India, Dubai: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai when he received his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of Famer and teammate Kapil Dev. Gavaskar is one of the initial 55 inductees in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame which was launched in January 2009 in association with the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) as part of the ICC's Centenary Year. He now joins a Hall of Fame that includes 72 male and female cricketers."It is a huge honour because it is the peers in the game who decide who is going to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. It has taken some time to co-ordinate the presentation but finally it is there and I am delighted that I have been inducted," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by an ICC media release."This means that you are in select company and therefore, it becomes all the more special. To be an original inductee is an even bigger honour." Gavaskar was thrilled to receive the cap from Kapil who has been his teammate for close to a decad. Source: Hindustan Times, Image: flickr.com

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Indian cricket team to watch ‘Don 2′ in Melbourne

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News Leaks: The Indian cricket team is biting its nails in Melbourne over the Boxing Day cricket Test match, which starts Monday. Nothing like a Bollywood film like “Don 2: The King Is Back” to brighten up that tense evening on the weekend before the big match. A special screening of the film has been arranged for Sunday evening in Melbourne by filmmakers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, to help the team relax. “Farhan spoke to Sachin Tendulkar’s wife Anjali and I spoke to (Virender) Sehwag. We’ve organised a show for the team. The Indian cricket team will be seeing the film at the Hyotts Directors Lounge at Melbourne Central Hyotts 

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Directors Lounge tomorrow night at 8 p.m. along with the managers and other people. There will be 60 people in all,” confirmed Sidhwani. “Don 2: The King Is Back” is a slick action film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Kunal Kapoor and Lara Dutta in key roles. The film released Friday.Source: News Leaks

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Sehwag hits double ton, breaks Sachin’s record

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The Asian Age: Flamboyant Indian batsman Virender Sehwag on Thursday created history by becoming the highest scorer ever in a one-day innings and the second cricketer after team-mate Sachin Tendulkar to score a double century in the fourth ODI against the West Indies here. Sehwag smashed his way into record books with his stupendous 219, surpassing Tendulkar's 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior on February 24
last year. This remarkable achievement gives Sehwag the unique distinction of being India's top scorer in both Tests and ODIs. He had scored 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. The dashing opener reached the double century milestone when he square-cut Andre Russell for a boundary in the 44th over of the Indian innings, setting off wild celebrations in the stands and dressing room at the jam-packed Holkar Stadium. He  faced 140 balls and hit 23 fours and six sixes in  his marathon  innings. Tendulkar
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had made his 200 not out from 147 balls. Sehwag punched the air with his right hand after reaching his double century before Rohit Sharma embraced him. He raised both his hands to acknowledge the cheers from the crowd. The spectators in the stadium stood on their feet to applaud Sehwag's stupendous feat while his colleagues in the dressing also gave him a standing ovation.Read Full: Sehwag hits double ton, breaks Sachin’s record | The Asian Age

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Greg Chappel Is Stupid - Sourav Ganguly

This video is showing a clear conversation about Greg Chappel, here Geoffrey Boycott and Harsha Bhogle were trying to know the opinion about Mr. chapple from the legend Indian cricket captain, finally Ganguly concluded indirectly about chapple by mentioning following quote, " you can make a mistake once but if you repeat it again and again you are fool or stupid" 

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There was no bigger panicker than Ganguly: Chappell

Melbourne: Their soured relationship was no secret but the attack launched by former India cricket coach Greg Chappell on Sourav Ganguly in his just-published autobiography reveals the Australian's much deeper bitterness towards the ex-Indian skipper. There was 'no bigger panicker' than Ganguly, writes Chappell about the elegant left-hander who is till now India's most successful captain. Chappell acknowledges that Ganguly's support was one of the reasons he got the coach's job in 2005. But states that the Indian's idea probably was 'you scratch my back, I scratch yours'. “He expected I would be so grateful to him for getting me the job that I'd become his henchman in his battle to remain captain. I, on the other hand, took on a job with the primary responsibility to Indian cricket and the Indian people,” Chappell says in the book 'Fierce Focus' .Read Full: There was no bigger panicker than Ganguly: Chappell - Indian Express

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Cricketer Gautam Gambhir's Wedding With Natasha Jain

Uploaded by kannadatv on Oct 28, 2011, Star Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, 29, tied the nuptial knot with Delhi girl Natasha Jain, 27, in Gurgaon on Friday evening.The wedding took place at a farmhouse and it was kept a low key affair with limited guests attending it apart from the close relatives of the groom and the bridegroom. Natasha is the daughter of a prominent businessman in Delhi. Headlines Today caught a sneak peak of Gambhir's lady love, wearing mehandi and chura. The couple has been evading limelight since the news of the marriage spread. While the media was kept out of the venue, the wedding also saw some big names attending the event. Natasha's relatives could not stop smiling and expressing their happiness. Happy with the alliance, Natasha's uncle said, "I'm Natasha's uncle. Chura ceremony happened in the morning. We all are very happy for the couple." "Natasha is a very simple girl. Wherever she will go, she will spread happiness. We wish the couple the best," he said. The wedding was arranged by the respective families. Natasha's family, like Gambhir's, has been in the textile business. For the new innings in his life, Gambhir had requested the Indian cricket board to excuse him from the October 29 Twenty-20 match against visitors England. Obviously, no one from the board objected to the star batsman padding up for this very special innings of his life

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Yuvraj has no urgency to get married!

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is one of the most suitable bachelors in the country and has been linked with several women in the past. But the 29-year-old tells he wants to wait for someone who is open-minded and understanding and does not marry him for his popularity. Entertainingly, he told this in a tête-à-tête with his once-rumored girlfriend, actress Preity Zinta, on her celebrity chat show Up Close and Personal With PZ. 'I want someone who has an open mind to understand the background I come from,' he told. 'I  don't want  anyone  to  marry  me  for  the  fact  that  I  play  for  India  or  due  to my 

popularity.' He drew attention to the fact that he ran a packed schedule. 'She needs to be understanding given the fact that I would be traveling most of the time due to my game. So someone who comes from a similar background would be ideal,' told Yuvraj.Yuvraj is in no hurry. 'The fact that I have seen my parents go through a divorce made me learn that I shouldn't marry too early in life and only settle down with someone when I feel it's the right time,' he told.Read Full: GaramGossips.com - No. 1 Bollywood Information Website: Yuvraj has no urgency to get married!:

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