India scraps their way into World Cup final

India 260 for 9 (Tendulkar 85, Riaz 5-46) beat Pakistan 231 (Misbah 56) by 29 runs Mohali: India hit archrivals Pakistan in a thrashing fashion to script a final face-off with Sri Lanka on Saturday. Chasing 261 to win, Pakistan fell short by 29 runs at Mohali, a result that saw India’s World Cup record stay unbroken (India have won all five encounter against Pak in World Cup).The victory saw the competition favorites sending a strong advice to the...

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India Won by 29 runs

Semi Final 2: India vs Pakistan Virender Sehwag has batted quite well in the present opposition, aggregate 380 runs at an average of 54.28, counting one century and one fifty, in seven matches. Sachin Tendulkar has recorded his 95th fifty in ODIs - his 38th at home. Tendulkar is also the top run run-getter in India-Pakistan ODIs, gathering 2474 at an regular of 39.90 in 68 matches, as well as five hundreds and 15 fifties,...

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Playing the pressure game

MS Dhoni and Shahid Afridi are men of nature, who say no to bide by conference. Both stand out for their daring attitudes but are doubtful leaders. On Wednesday it is they, and not their Prime Ministers, who will be the most significant men in Mohali. Their decision will pressure a match that has gained panic-stricken extent.  So on the eve of the semi-final, describe by some propaganda-driven television channels as a mahayudh (Great War), Dhoni...

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Vettori realistic after overcome

The Daniel Vettori who twisted up at the post-match meeting after the semi-final was not the Daniel Vettori that was probable to turn up. He was not grumpy, angry or irritable. He was not overly disappointed; he did not look like his world has not working around him, or even like a small part of it was shattered.  For the sixth time, New Zealand has exit the event at the semi-final stage and they have never reached a World Cup final. Vettori...

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Clarke name selected captain for Bangladesh tour

Michael Clarke will guide his precursor Ricky Ponting and a little-changed touring party to Bangladesh for three incomplete over’s matches after being formally named Australia's new captain on Wednesday. Clarke will captain Australia in Tests and ODIs, while Cameron White continues as national Twenty20 captain. There was no shock at the sight of Clarke suitable up at the SCG for the statement, taking on the responsibility that he has waited uncomplainingly...

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Ricky Ponting Resign is captain

Ricky Ponting has step down as Australia's captain in Tests and ODIs following their quarter-final way out from the World Cup but will be obtainable for selection as a batsman in both formats. Ponting made the statement at the SCG on Tuesday, and backed Michael Clarke to take over the leadership of the team. Ponting said the World Cup exit had encouraged his decision and that "no one has tapped me on the shoulder asking me to go." "I have resigned...

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IPL-2011 Team Player List

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IPL-2011 Timing Schedule / Result

Date and Time Match Result Fri Apr 8           14:30 GMT | 20:00 local 20:00 IST 1st match - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai CSK Sat Apr 9           10:30 GMT | 16:00 local 16:00 IST 2nd match - Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium,...

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