My role model sachin - viru

"When we were building our partnership, he was guiding me. I was lucky as my role model was playing with me in the first innings of my first Test."

Cricketer Dinesh Karthik gets engaged to Squash ace Deepika Pallikal

Though the wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik couldn't ensure a berth for himself in the South Africa bound team, yet, he is a happy man. After all, he's won the most important trophy of his life - he's got engaged to squash player Deepika Pallikal.

After a bitter divorce from his first wife, Karthik had decided to focus only on cricket.

A twitter photograph of the happy couple soon after their engagement.

And as luck should have it, he ended up training under the same fitness coach as Deepika Pallikal and it's there that he discovered his lady love in the ace Indian squash player.

Both of them gelled well and somehow managed to succeed in keeping their affair out of the media's eyes.

Dinesh Karthik, 28, and Deepika Pallikal, 22, got engaged at the Taj Grand Hotel in Chennai last week.

Pakistan lost the third and final ODI at Centurion but took the series 2-1

Pakistan lost the third and final ODI at Centurion but took the series 2-1 - their first bilateral ODI series win against South Africa!PakistancreateHistory

Ranji Trophy Tamil Nadu piles on the agony for Saurashtra

சவுராஷ்டிராவுக்கு எதிரான ரஞ்சி கிரிக்கெட்: தமிழகம் 565 ரன் குவிப்பு      Ranji Trophy Tamil Nadu piles on the agony for Saurashtra

Heart attack to Vinod Kambli

 

Former Indian Test batsman Vinod Kambli has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. Kambli had undergone angioplasty on two of his blocked arteries in July 2012, but news of this operation was largely kept under wraps.
Today Kambli was driving from Chembur to Bandra when he suffered the attack. He was taken to the hospital by a lady traffic officer.
Get well soon Vinod!

Dale Steyn to indian players Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli, he's waiting for you to come to South Africa.

Very rarely does the fast and furious Dale Steyn not take wickets with the new ball. Careful, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli, he's waiting for you to come to South Africa. The action begins in Johannesburg on December 5th.

The Highest Run-Scorers In ODIs In 2013

The Highest Run-Scorers In ODIs In 2013
All From INDIA !
1.) Virat Kohli - 1237
2.) Rohit Sharma - 1159
3.) Shikhar Dhawan - 1150

20 ஓவர் உலக கோப்பை போட்டிக்கு நேபாளம் தகுதி 20 World Cup match Nepal qualifying

20 ஓவர் உலக கோப்பை போட்டிக்கு நேபாளம் தகுதி      20 World Cup match Nepal qualifying

Ravindra Jadeja is the joint highest wicket taker in ODIs

With 50 wickets in 30 matches, 'Sir' Ravindra Jadeja is the joint highest wicket taker in ODIs this year. Can he overtake Saeed Ajmal today? Our coverage will begin in just a few minutes.

West Indies series vettori quits

வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் தொடர்: வெட்டோரி விலகல்      West Indies series vettori quits

Will Yuvraj Singh succeed in the ODI series against the might of Steyn and Co

Despite a run of very poor scores since making yet another return to international cricket, Yuvraj Singh has been handed one more chance to succeed in, of all the difficult places in the world to bat, South Africa. Will he succeed in the ODI series against the might of Steyn and Co. in their own backyard? #HaveYourSay

Umesh Yadav is in the Indian team

Umesh Yadav is in the Indian team
The very fast, but injury-prone and somewhat erratic Umesh Yadav is in the Indian team that will tour South Africa next month. Like?

Jonathan trott quits from ashes team

ஆஷஸ் போட்டி: இங்கிலாந்து வீரர் ஜோனதன் டிராட் விலகல்      Jonathan trott quits from ashes team

Australian captain Clarke fined

ஆண்டர்சனை கிண்டல் செய்த ஆஸ்திரேலிய கேப்டன் கிளார்க்குக்கு அபராதம்      Australian captain Clarke fined

MS Dhoni becomes first wicket keeper to captain in 150 ODIs

150 ஒருநாள் கிரிக்கெட் போட்டிகளில் கேப்டனாக இருந்த முதல் விக்கெட் கீப்பர் டோனி      MS Dhoni becomes first wicket keeper to captain in 150 ODIs

விசாகப்பட்டினம், நவ. 25-சர்வதேச ஒருநாள் கிரிக்கெட் வரலாற்றில் 150 போட்டிகளில் கேப்டனாக பணியாற்றிய முதல் விக்கெட் கீப்பர் என்ற சாதனையை டோனி ஏற்படுத்தினார். ஆந்திர மாநிலம் விசாகப்பட்டினத்தில் நேற்று நடந்த ஒருநாள் கிரிக்கெட் போட்டியில் விளையாடியதன் மூலம் இந்த இலக்கை அவர் எட்டியுள்ளார். நேற்றைய போட்டியின்போது 51 ரன்கள் சேர்த்த டோனி, போட்டியில் இந்தியா வெற்றி பெற்று தனது சாதனையை கொண்டாட வேண்டும் என்று விரும்பினார். ஆனால், பரபரப்பான கடைசி நேரத்தில் வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் வெற்றி பெற்றதால் டோனியின் உற்சாகம் குறைந்துவிட்டது.இதேபோல் அனைத்து ஐசிசி தொடர்களிலும் வெற்றி பெற்ற, அதாவது 20 ஓவர் உலக கோப்பை, ஒருநாள் கிரிக்கெட் உலகக் கோப்பை மற்றும் சாம்பியன்ஸ் கோப்பையை வென்ற ஒரே கேப்டன் என்ற பெருமையையும் டோனி பெற்றுள்ளார். கேப்டன் பொறுப்பில் இந்திய அணிக்காக அதிக போட்டிகளில் விளையாடிய வீரர்களில் தற்போது அசாருதீன் முதலிடத்தில் உள்ளார். அவர் 174 போட்டிகளில் இந்திய அணியை வழிநடத்தியிருக்கிறார். இதேபோல் அதிக வெற்றிகளை பெற்ற கேப்டன்கள் வரிசையிலும் அசாருதீன் (90 வெற்றி) முதலிடத்தில் இருக்கிறார். அவருக்கு அடுத்த இடத்தில் டோனி (87 வெற்றி, 51 தோல்வி) இருக்கிறார். 147 போட்டிகளில் கேப்டனாக இருந்த கங்குலி, 66 போட்டிகளில் வெற்றி பெற்றிருக்கிறார். சர்வதேச அளவில் ஒருநாள் போட்டிகளில் அதிக போட்டிகளில் கேப்டனாக இருந்தவர் ரிக்கி பாண்டிங்தான். இவர் 230 போட்டிகளில் ஆஸ்திரேலிய அணியின் கேப்டனாக இருந்தது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.... 

ZAK IS BACK!

ZAK IS BACK! Indian team for the Test and ODI series against South Africa has been announced and Zaheer has found his way back into the Test team. Ishant has been recalled and Gambhir, Sehwag have been ignored again. Have the selectors got it right this time? More here -

west indies india 2nd one day match today start

வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் அணிக்கு எதிரான கிரிக்கெட்: இந்தியாவின் ஆதிக்கம் தொடருமா?      west indies india 2nd one day match today start

வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் அணிக்கு எதிரான கிரிக்கெட்: இந்தியாவின் ஆதிக்கம் தொடருமா?     

England need 463 runs in ashes

ENG: 136 & 98/3 in 43 Overs
AUS: 295 & 401/7 d
Bell: 20 (39)
Cook: 40 (145)
England need 463 runs
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One good performance from Mitchell Johnson

One good performance from Mitchell Johnson and Australia think England are running scared. What's more, they also think the Ashes are coming back down under. Do you think Australia are good enough to take back the Ashes?

Vinod Kambli hurt Sachin Tendulkar didnot invite him farewell dinner

பிரியாவிடை நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு சச்சின் என்னை அழைக்காதது வருத்தம்: காம்ப்ளி Vinod Kambli hurt Sachin Tendulkar didnot invite him farewell dinner

முக்கிய பிரமுகர்கள் பலர் கலந்துகொண்ட இந்த விருந்துக்கு, தன்னை அழைக்கவில்லை என்று சச்சினின் நண்பர் வினோத் காம்ப்ளி வருத்தம் தெரிவித்துள்ளார்.

1988ம் ஆண்டு பள்ளி மாணவர்களாக இருந்தபோது, சச்சினும், காம்ப்ளியும் இணைந்து விளையாடிய ஒரு கிரிக்கெட் போட்டியில் 664 ரன்கள் எடுத்து உலக சாதனை படைத்தனர். இருவரும் பல ஆண்டுகள் நண்பர்களாக விளங்கினர். சுற்றுப்பயணத்தின்போது ஒரே அறையில் தங்கியிருக்கின்றனர். ஆனால் கடந்த 7 ஆண்டுகளாக இருவரும் சந்திக்கவோ பேசவோ இல்லை. சில நேரங்களில் செய்திகளை மட்டும் இருவரும் பகிர்ந்து கொண்டுள்ளனர்.

சச்சின் தனது பிரியாவிடை விருந்துக்கு அழைக்காதது பற்றி வினோத் காம்ப்ளி கூறியதாவது:-

நானும் சச்சினும் சேர்ந்து உலக சாதனை படைத்தோம். அது திருப்பு முனையை ஏற்படுத்திய இன்னிங்ஸ் ஆகும். எனவே, சச்சின் விருந்து நிகழ்ச்சியில் பேசும்போது என் பெயரையும், எங்கள் உலக சாதனை பார்ட்னர்ஷிப் பற்றியும் குறிப்பிடுவார் என்று எதிர்பார்த்தேன். ஆனால் அவ்வாறு செய்யவில்லை. இது என்னை மிகவும் காயப்படுத்தியது.

10 வயதில் இருந்தே சச்சினை எனக்குத் தெரியும். இருவரும் ஒவ்வொரு விஷயத்தையும் பகிர்ந்துகொள்வோம். ஒருவரிடம் இருந்து ஒருவர் கற்றுக்கொண்டு முன்னேறினோம். பந்தை நன்றாக அடிப்பது யார் என்பது தொடர்பாக அடிக்கடி ஒப்பீடு செய்யப்படும். ஆனால், நாங்கள் அதற்காக கவலைப்படவில்லை.

பிரியாவிடை நிகழ்ச்சியில் அவர் உணர்ச்சிபொங்க பேசியபோது அவரது கண்களில் கண்ணீர் கசிந்தது. அப்போது எனது உணர்ச்சியையும் கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியவில்லை. நாட்டிற்கு சேவை செய்துள்ள அவருக்கு நான் தலைவணங்குகிறேன்.

இவ்வாறு அவர் கூறினார்.

Mitchell Johnson

The Barmy Army came up with this song to mock Mitch the last time England toured Australia.

He bowls to the left...
He bowls to the rightttttttt
That Mitchell Johnson
His bowling is shite!

Doesn't look like they'll be singing it anytime soon on this tour.

Gabba crowd boo Stuart Broad

The Gabba crowd boo Stuart Broad as he shows the ball while leading his team off the field after a 6-wicket haul. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on air: 'I have never seen a crowd stand, clap and boo a player before. 

Virat Kohli fastest 5000 tuns in ODIs

RECORD ALERT: Virat Kohli is now the fastest (120 matches, along with Brian Lara) to 5000 runs in ODIs. He equals the great Sir Vivian Richards' record in terms of number of innings (114). Kohli also has the most ODI hundreds for anyone with 5000 or less runs in ODIs. Truly, he is the next Sachin Tendulkar; at least when it comes to ODIs.

Stuart Broad's extra bounce in 2013-14 Ashes

Stuart Broad's extra bounce gets Watson just before lunch to give England the edge after the first two hours of the 2013-14 Ashes. Warner is mixing caution with aggression and looking solid. On the whole, a great start to the 2013-14 Ashes series.

Kevin Pietersen will play in his 100th Test

Kevin Pietersen will play in his 100th Test when the Ashes gets underway at the Gabba from tomorrow. He will become the 10th player to complete a centenary of Tests for England!

Ravindra Jadeja had a very poor series against Australia

Ravindra Jadeja had a very poor series against Australia with the bat and ball. He's back for the ODIs against West Indies. Now, if you had to choose between him and Yuvraj Singh for a place in the XI who would you pick?

Mohit Sharma is in the India ODI squad

Mohit 'CSK' Sharma is in the India ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies. But not Zaheer Khan. Makes sense?

Virender Sehwag on Sachin Tendulkar's farewell party

Virender Sehwag clicked with Bollywood Legend Amitabh Bachchan at Sachin Tendulkar's farewell party last night.

:Team Viru - Circle Of Cricket

Allan Donald becomes the first South African to take 300 Test wickets

On this day in 2000, Allan Donald becomes the first South African to take 300 Test wickets.

Did you know? Allan Donald's nickname was 'White Lightning' because he wore a circular white area of zinc cream across his cheeks and nose.

Shane Watson and Mickey Arthur

Mickey Arthur to Necricket "I am not bitter. I was very disappointed because it (coaching Australia) was the only job I hadn't finished. I felt I had so much more to offer." 'Incredibly happy' Arthur seeks redemption
Mickey Arthur spoke to Cricb's Tristan Lavalette about his tumultuous time as the Australian coach, the infamous homeworkgate incident and his fiery relationship with Shane Watson.

Zaheer Khan picked up his 650th wicket in first-class cricket

You probably know by now that Zaheer Khan picked up his 650th wicket in first-class cricket recently. Still, he hasn't been handed a central contract by the BCCI. Don't you think the BCCI is making a mistake by not giving the best bowler in the country a central contract?

George Bailey Test debut for Australia

At 31, George Bailey will be the oldest batsman to make his Test debut for Australia in 34 years, since Jeff Moss was handed a baggy green in 1979. Moss played only one Test. How many will George end up playing? #TheAshes #ComingSoon

India move to No. 2 in the ICC Test rankings

India move to No. 2 in the ICC Test rankings after beating West Indies 2-0. Next month's series between South Africa and India in South Africa will be a battle royale for the top spot. Bring. It. On. #ComingSoon

England's new opening pair

The Ashes are almost here. Let's have a look at some of the main men on either side. First up, one half of England's new opening pair: Michael Carberry.

Did you know? Carberry's health was seriously affected, when in November 2010 he was diagnosed with blood clots on his lungs which threatened his career as a cricketer. Fortunately, he recovered and is now all set to play in his first Ashes. We wish him luck and hope he goes on to have a long and successful career with England.

Sachin Farewell speech

Farewell speech

"Friends please settle down, I'll get more emotional! It's hard to believe my wonderful journey is coming to an end," Tendulkar said immediately after his 200th and final Test which India won by an innings and 126 runs.

Handed the microphone at the end of the presentation ceremony, the 40-year-old struggled to keep his composure as he took out a list of people to thank at the end of a remarkable journey.

"I have got a list of people to thank because sometimes I forget," he joked.

'Tremendous support from my family'

"The first is my father (Ramesh Tendulkar), who passed away in 1999. Without his guidance I wouldn't be standing in front of you. he said 'chase your dreams, don't give up, the path will be difficult.' I miss him today," said Tendulkar, who always looked heavenwards after every big knock in memory of his father.

Next in the list was his mother Rajni, who came to watch him for the first time in his farewell match and the other immediate family members.

"I don't know how she managed a naughty child like me. She just prayed and prayed from the day I started playing the game. For four years I stayed with my uncle and aunt when in school, they treated me like their own son," he said.

"My eldest brother Nitin doesn't like to talk much but he said, 'whatever you do, I know you will give 100 per cent' My first cricket bat was presented to me by my sister Savita. It was a Kashmir willow. She still continues to fast while I bat," he said.

"Ajit my brother, We have lived this dream together. He sacrificed his career for me, he took me to (Ramakant) Achrekar sir first. Even last night he called me to discuss my dismissal. Even when I'm not playing we will still be discussing technique. If that hadn't happened, I would have been a lesser cricketer," he added.

Tendulkar then thanked wife Anjali for being the best partner that life could have given him.

"The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met Anjali in 1990. I know that being a doctor there was a big career in front of her. When we had a family, she decided that I should continue playing and she took care of the children.

Thanks for bearing with me for all the nonsense I've said. You are the best partnership that I had in my life," Tendulkar said as an emotionally-overwhelmed Anjali cried in the presentation area.

Tendulkar's two kids, son Arjun (14) and daughter Sara (16), were also present at the ceremony and Tendulkar promised them a lion's share of his time now as reward for being patient when he missed their special days for cricket.

"The two precious diamonds of my life Sara and Arjun. I've missed out on several birthdays, holidays, annual days. I know for 14-16 years I've not spent enough time with you. But I promise you that the next 16 and the many more after that are yours," he said.

Tendulkar also thanked his in-laws for, most importantly for letting him marry Anjali! He also did not forget to thank his friends but didn't name anyone in particular.

"My in-laws -- I've discussed several things with them. The most important thing they did was to allow me to marry Anjali. So, thank you for that," he said, lightening the heavy atmosphere surrounding his farewell.

Terrific contributions by friends, coach

"In the last 24 years my friends have made terrific contributions. They have been with me while I was stressed. They have been with me even at 3 am when I was injured. Thanks for being there for me," he said.

Not to forget his first coach Ramakant Achrekar, who came down to the stadium for the first time to watch him in action, and the BCCI for supporting him.

"My career started when I was 11. I was extremely delighted to see Achrekar sir in the stands. I used to ride on his scooter and play two matches a day. Sir took me along to make sure I played. On a lighter note, Sir never said 'well played' because he didn't want me to be complacent. You can push your luck now, Sir, since I'm not playing cricket anymore," he joked

Thanks selectors

"The BCCI was fantastic from my debut. Thanks to the selectors. You were right with me making sure my treatment was taken care of," Tendulkar said.

Tendulkar also thanked his fellow cricketers and the support staff, especially the doctors and trainers.

"Thanks to all the senior cricketers who have played with me. We see on the screen Rahul (Dravid), V.V.S. (Laxman), Sourav (Ganguly), Anil (Kumble) who is not here. All the coaches," he said.

"I know when MS (Dhoni) presented the 200th Test cap, I had a message to the team -- I said 'we are all so proud to be representing the nation. I hope to continue to serve the nation with dignity. I have full faith that you will serve the country in the right spirit'

"I will be failing in my duty if I didn't thank the doctors who have kept me fit. Given the injuries I have suffered. They have treated me in odd hours," he said.

"My dear friend the late Mark Mascarenhas. I miss him. My current management team WSG, for continuing what Mark has done. Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my friend Vinay Nayudu," he added.

"The media has backed me a lot, since my school days. Even today. Thank you. Thanks to the photographers for capturing those moments."

Thanks millions of fans

In the end, Tendulkar thanked the millions of adoring fans by saying that the chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' that resonated in the stadiums would remain with him till the last moment of his life.

Is Rohit Sharma a better batsman in Tests than Virat Kohli?

Is Rohit Sharma a better batsman in Tests than Virat Kohli?

Rohit Sharma became only the second Indian after Sourav Ganguly

Rohit Sharma became only the second Indian after Sourav Ganguly to register hundreds in his first two Test innings.

Rohit is next sachin . Agree ? or Disagree ?

Rohit is next sachin

Sachin Tendulkar walks back after falling for 74 in his final and 200th Test

The final wave. Sachin Tendulkar walks back after falling for 74 in his final and 200th Test at the Wankhede Stadium, which was stunned into silence. No last hundred for the Master but what an entertainer he has been for 24 years

Ashwin become the fastest Asian to 100 Test wickets

He got a polished hundred with the bat and five wickets in the previous Test to become the only Indian to take a five-wicket haul and score a ton twice in Tests. And now Ravichandran Ashwin has another hundred in this one to become the fastest Asian to 100 Test wickets. Very well done, young man!

Day 1 of sachin last test

Day 1 of sachin last test

Coverage for Sachin's last Test

We promised you the best coverage for Sachin's last Test and we've started already. Throughout the match, we will have loads and loads of Sachin stuff which you don't want to miss. Here is the link:  Don't forget to check out the opening paragraph!

Rare pic of Sachin and "___________" ?? can you Guess

Rare pic of Sachin and "___________" ?? can you Guess

I Can Brake The Shahid Afridi and Chris Gayle Fastest Century Records

 

I Can Brake The Shahid Afridi and Chris Gayle
Fastests Centurys Records,Shahid Afridi 100(37
Balls) in ODI's,Chris Gayle 100(30) in T20s :::--
Says Australian Power House Glenn Maxwell.

What Do u Say?

Dhoni has made Rohit Sharma into Player ? Agree or Disagree..??

Having faced a disastrous 2012, Rohit Sharma has finally come good in 2013. Sourav Ganguly believes that the credit for this transformation must be given to MS Dhoni..!!

Agree or Disagree..??

World Cup 2011 win Reaction

Those of you who still insist Sachin Tendulkar played for himself would do well to remember that this is the moment in his long and illustrious career Sachin cherishes the most. #WorldCup2011

Sixer Man Nathan McCullum

6 4 6 6 off the last 4 balls of the game. That's how Nathan McCullum clinched a stunning win over Sri Lanka for the victory-starved Kiwis. This was their first ODI win in five months.

Rohit Sharma and Ashwin Record Partnership

IndvsWI: From India Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar holds the record for Highest partnership by runs with 344* runs against West Indies.
Second on the list are Rohit Sharma and Ashwin with 280 runs.

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Do you think they'll be able to break the record of 344...??

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Anushkha Sharma dating with Cricketer Virat kholi

Anushkha Sharma dating with Cricketer Virat kholi

Sachin facebook funny message

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Saeed Ajmal leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket in 2013

Saeed Ajmal with 48 wickets is the leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket in 2013. He overtook Ravindra Jadeja's tally of 46 wickets during the fifth ODI against South Africa in Sharjah.

When will Kohli get to 6000 runs in ODIs?

Viv Richards: 141 innings 6000 runs
SC Ganguly: 147 innings 6000 runs
AB deVilliers: 147 innings 6000 runs

Virat Kohli: 119 ODIs 4919 runs. When will Kohli get to 6000 runs in ODIs?

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