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Historic Test: Afghan bowlers fight back after Vijay, Dhawan tons
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru [India], June 14 (ANI): Indian openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan struck blistering centuries as India reached 347-6 at stumps on the rain-curtailed opening day of the one-off historic Test match against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. Read More
'Veere Di Wedding' off to a 'solid' start
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The much-hyped movie 'Veere Di Wedding' has made its way to the list of top five openers of 2018.
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Chinese Taipei coach Gary White ready for India challenge in Intercontinen
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], May 31 (ANI): A day before his side's first clash against India in the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai, Chinese Taipei coach Gary White has said that playing against the host team in the opener is always a challenge and that his team are up to grab it.
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Dean Elgar in picture for ODI return: Proteas coach
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 29 (ANI): South Africa coach Ottis Gibson has hinted that Test opener Dean Elgar could make a return to the ODI squad ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
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Jennings replaces Stoneman in England Test squad
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
London [U.K], May 28 (ANI): England opener Keaton Jennings has been called up in the 12-member national squad as a replacement for Mark Stoneman for the second Test of the two-match series against Pakistan, beginning Friday at the Headingley Stadium.
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IPL' 18: Rahul's quickfire 84 storms Punjab to huge win
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 7 (ANI): A stunning innings from opener K.L. Rahul helped Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) to beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets and further enhance their chances to their playoffs at the Holkar Stadium here on Sunday.
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Injured Dimuth Karunaratne doubtful for Windies tour
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne is doubtful for the upcoming Test series against West Indies after fracturing a finger during a practice session recently.
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BCCI recommends Shikhar Dhawan, Smriti Mandhana for Arjuna Award
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Apr. 25 (ANI): The Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Wednesday recommended Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Shikhar Dhawan for the Arjuna Award, in recognition of the exuberant performances the two openers have put in recently.
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IPL '18: Watson's 106 floors Rajasthan Royals
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Apr 21 (ANI): Opener Shane Watson's blistering 106 and some tight bowling helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to hand the Rajasthan Royals (RR) a 64-run defeat and to go to the top of the table at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.
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Fakhar looks to play `natural game` against England, Ireland
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], April 20 (ANI): Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman, who has received his maiden call-up in the national Test squad, has said that he will try to display his natural flamboyant style of batting if he is given an opportunity to play against Ireland and England.
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New Zealand's Michael Papps calls time on first-class career
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], April 19 (ANI): Veteran New Zealand opener Michael Papps, who was the first man to notch 10,000 runs in the Plunket Shield, has bid adieu to his 19-year long illustrious first-class cricket career.
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Fakhar can put pressure on oppositions like Warner, Sehwag: Akram
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], April 19 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has backed opener Fakhar Zaman to make an impact in the longest format of the game after the uncapped player was named in the Test squad for the upcoming series against England and Ireland.
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