Sachin Tendulkar must stop ODIs, say 57% in TOI survey

After former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, is it time for the world's most run-maker to bid adieu to one-day cricket? As many as 57% of respondents in a TOI online poll have answered with a 'yes', indicating that the public anger over Team India's dismal performances Down Under also extend to Sachin Tendulkar's poor ODI form. The poll went online on TOI's website on Tuesday afternoon and by 9.30 pm on Wednesday, almost 47,000 people had responded....

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After knock at Gabba, stressed India turn up in Sydney

The Indian team had arrived in Brisbane riding high on confidence. They had good reason to feel good about themselves. They had two wins and a tie below their belt and it felt it was only a matter of time before they improved their standing as World Champions. In its place, they flounder badly in both their matches against Australia and Sri Lanka and now face the view of a quick exit and an early return home. The bashing at the Gabba, however,...

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