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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