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Topic: Sachin Tendulkar

IPL: Mumbai Indians set the target high then make sure Bangalore cannot reach it

Mumbai Indians' Sachin Tendulkar bats during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Mumbai, India, Friday, April 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) *** Local Caption *** DEL178_India_IPL_Cricket.jpg

Apr 27, 2013

A relentless batting performance gave Mumbai Indians a formidable total of 194 for seven, and a high-quality bowling show ensured Bangalore would not be able to catch them. Read Article IPL: Mumbai Indians set the target high then make sure Bangalore cannot reach it

End of an era as India move on from 2011 World Cup side

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Apr 07, 2013

Success in 2011 didn't just end years of hurt. It was also the last act for a golden generation of players who had taken India to No 1 in the Test rankings, a World Twenty20 title (2007) and much else.  Read Article End of an era as India move on from 2011 World Cup side

Indian Premier League: Australians will lead Mumbai Indians' charge

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Ricky Ponting of the Tigers celebrates the dismissal of Nathan Reardon of the Bulls by Evan Gulbis of the Tigers during day three of the Sheffield Shield final between the Tasmania Tigers and the Queensland Bulls at Blundstone Arena on March 24, 2013 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 164485549.jpg

Mar 28, 2013

Having imported a strong contingent of Australians the Mumbai Indians are aiming to capture the Indian Premier League for the first time, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Indian Premier League: Australians will lead Mumbai Indians' charge

India v Australia: Virat Kohli lauds MS Dhoni for double century

Feb 24, 2013

Middle-order batsman says his captain is one of a few among top batsmen in the world after himself scoring a hundred on day 2 of the Chennai Test. Read Article India v Australia: Virat Kohli lauds MS Dhoni for double century

 

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja still abused by cricket fans but not for long

It is not Ravindra Jadeja's fault that he was given a big-money offer to play for Chennai Super Kings. Noah Seelam / AFP

Jan 20, 2013

He has done well as a batsman, bowler and fielder, has not been forgiven for one of India's defeats at the World Twenty20 in 2009. Read Article India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja still abused by cricket fans but not for long

 

Sachin Tendulkar expects hosts to rebound after tough 2012

Sachin Tendulkar, right, retired from the India ODI team after 23 years. Punit Paranjpe / AFP

Jan 02, 2013

Former India batsman asks for fans to be patient ahead of second one-day international against Pakistan. Read Article Sachin Tendulkar expects hosts to rebound after tough 2012

 

Sachin Tendulkar seeking a perfect ending

Sachin Tendulkar scored a hundred and a fifty in his last two ODI innings. But his recent form in Tests has been less than satisfactory. Munir uz Zaman / AFP

Dec 23, 2012

The legend has retired from ODIs with memories of India's World Cup win still fresh. He may now be looking to quit Tests on a similarly high note, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article Sachin Tendulkar seeking a perfect ending

 

Sachin Tendulkar retires from India's one day international side

Sachin Tendulkar is carried on his teammates' shoulders after the ICC Cricket World Cup final in 2011.

Dec 23, 2012

The 39-year-old has called time on his 50-over career after 463 international caps. Do you think he was right to retire? Take our poll:  Read Article Sachin Tendulkar retires from India's one day international side

 

England take early advantage in third Test against India

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Dec 05, 2012

India won the toss but lost early ground to England at Eden Gardens despite a steady stand from Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir. Read Article England take early advantage in third Test against India

 

India-England Test series spiced up by several subplots

Kevin Pietersen's comeback into the England line-up will be keenly followed during the four-match Test series. Amit Dave / Reuters

Nov 13, 2012

Winning the four-match series, which starts on Thursday, is key to the revival of both former No 1-ranked Test teams, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article India-England Test series spiced up by several subplots

 

India must give reins to Virat Kohli

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli (L) speaks with team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a training session in Colombo on September 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

Oct 14, 2012

Splitting the captaincy duties across formats may be a good idea with MS Dhoni continuing to lead in Tests. Read Article India must give reins to Virat Kohli

 

India-New Zealand Test series will answer a lot of questions

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (L) gestures with team members during a training session at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 21, 2012. New Zealand will play two Test matches and two Twenty20 matches against India. AFP PHOTO / Noah SEELAM *** Local Caption *** 283674-01-08.jpg

Aug 21, 2012

Despite the overhauls on the batting front and the lack of firepower in the bowling, the hosts should still prove much too strong for the Black Caps ahead of the first Test in Hyderabad. Read Article India-New Zealand Test series will answer a lot of questions

 

'Right time to move on' for VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman arrives with his family for a news conference to announce his retirement at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad yesterday. Laxman, who scored over 10,000 runs in a career spanning 16 years, will not play in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Noah Seelam / AFP

Aug 18, 2012

Batting veteran of 134 Tests retires keeping future of the India Test cricket team in mind. Read Article 'Right time to move on' for VVS Laxman

 

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