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Harbhajan Exonerated, Aussie incensed

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Posted in Cricket by Rishabh Srivastava on the January 30th, 2008

Australia incensed by Harbhajan reprieve. This article appeared in Cricinfo.

Harbhajan Singh’s exoneration for his alleged “monkey” comment towards Andrew Symonds has been hailed as a victory for justice in India, but the decision has incensed Australia’s cricketers, who believe their board has caved in to overwhelming pressure from the game’s financial superpower. (more…)

Dominance Over, New era begins

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Posted in Cricket, Test Cricket by Rishabh Srivastava on the January 20th, 2008
THE contrast could not be more stark. At the very venue they reclaimed the Ashes last summer, the Australians yesterday witnessed the end of their record-equalling 16-Test winning sequence, though not before an enthralling late-innings fightback. [Alex Brown for Sydney Morning Herald] (more…)

Symonds: Kumble’s 600th test victim

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Posted in Cricket by Rishabh Srivastava on the January 17th, 2008

Anil Radhakrishna Kumble or AK 37 is the most lethal weapon in Indian Cricket’s armoury. AK made Symonds his 600th test victim in Perth on Day 2 of the 3Mobile Test Series. India took some quick wickets today but partnership between Andrew Symonds and Gilchrist steadied the Australian innings. The wicket came at the right time when Symonds looked dangerous. Symonds edged to Dhoni, the ball jumped off Dhoni’s glove, reached Dravid’s hands, who was in the first slip. Indians were ecstatic, but Rauf kept quiet. Indians kept appealing. Here goes Rauf’s finger up! Celebrations begins! History is made at Perth.  Anil Kumble not only broke the partnership (more…)

Viren Rasquinah Quits Hockey

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Posted in Hockey by Rishabh Srivastava on the January 16th, 2008

VirenTHUMBING his nose at the mighty establishment that runs Indian hockey, former India captain Viren Rasquinah announced his retirement from international hockey today. Does anything shock in hockey anymore? Please don’t ask this question to “RESPECTED” selectors - Surinder Singh Sodhi, Harmik Singh, Ajit Pal Singh and Gurbux Singh. They have been after Viren’s head for quite some time now. Viren is one of the many player who has become the victims of politics continuing in IHF. (more…)

Chappell - Back again with Pandora’s Box

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Posted in Cricket, World Cup by Rishabh Srivastava on the November 16th, 2007

Greg Chappell - Back again with Pandora’s BoxGreg Chappell has been in news for the last few days.

So the “good” old dog is barking again. (more…)

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