FW: Playing with numbers is dangerous

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Playing with numbers is dangerous

 

One doesn’t know the motive behind the ICC’s latest rankings; but it is not impossible that they were trying to conjure a controversy out of nothing.


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FW: From 'slumdog' to 'glumdog'

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: From 'slumdog' to 'glumdog'

 

This year the IPL franchisees are behaving like 'glumdog' millionaires; it is almost like they have suddenly realized the virtue of every penny.


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FW: Indian cricket on the ascent

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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In all the euphoria over IPL, interestingly, a significant development has gone virtually unnoticed: the slide of Australia.


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FW: Time to rise to next level

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Time to rise to next level

 

It may be pure irony, or indeed a bad omen, that India's team for the upcoming tour to New Zealand has been selected on Friday the 13th.


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FW: Never thought cricketers would be welcomed like soldiers

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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I never thought I would see the day when cricketers would return in the arms of their families as soldiers often do after a protracted battle at the front.


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FW: Of multiple captains & multiple theories

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Of multiple captains & multiple theories

 

Well so, the multiple-captain theory was nothing but a decoy: Sourav Ganguly has finally been divested from the Kolkata Knight Riders' throne.


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FW: Vaughan ready to make England return

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Vaughan ready to make England return

 

Former captain Michael Vaughan expects he will have to regain his place in the England team by next month if he is to make the Ashes squad.


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FW: There is so much more to achieve: Gambhir

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: There is so much more to achieve: Gambhir

 

Gautam Gambhir may have come of age during the tour to New Zealand but the diminutive opener is not willing to be distracted by the new-found stardom.


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FW: India can beat anyone anywhere, says Harbhajan

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: India can beat anyone anywhere, says Harbhajan

 

Fresh from a rare Test series victory in New Zealand, Harbhajan Singh believes India have what it takes to beat the best in the world on their home soil.


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FW: After Gavaskar, Gambhir is the best opener, says Sehwag

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: After Gavaskar, Gambhir is the best opener, says Sehwag

 

Virender Sehwag took the occasion to shower praise on Gautam Gambhir, describing the left-hander as the best Indian opener since Sunil Gavaskar.


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FW: I know my business: Harbhajan

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: I know my business: Harbhajan

 

Harbhajan Singh knows his craft well and people better keep their opinions to themselves.


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FW: It's important to play in the IPL: Flintoff

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: It's important to play in the IPL: Flintoff

 

Andrew Flintoff said that he wanted to play in the IPL so that he could improve his skills ahead of the T20 World Cup.


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FW: From glory to nightmare at Gaddafi stadium

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: From glory to nightmare at Gaddafi stadium

 

In 1996, Lankan players left Lahore's Gaddafi stadium with glowing faces after winning the World Cup. 13 years later, the same ground hosted a nightmare for them.


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FW: Ponting rises to greatest challenge

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Ponting rises to greatest challenge

 

Sustaining a great sporting dynasty is in itself a difficult task as Ricky Ponting has found since taking over as Australia captain five years ago.


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FW: Dhoni becomes Ranchi voter at last

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Dhoni becomes Ranchi voter at last

 

Days after a complaint that MS Dhoni's name was missing from the electoral rolls, the cricketer has been enrolled in the voter list of Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency.


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FW: Unknown quantities on show in South Africa

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Unknown quantities on show in South Africa

 

Little-known cricketers and underdogs go into the Indian Premier League in South Africa with keen expectations as the event is not all about favourites.


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FW: Indian Political League

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Indian Political League

 

Out of the 27 state cricket associations in India, 19 are either headed by politicians or their kith and kin or have some political affiliation.


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FW: Pleasant manner conceals steel in Strauss

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Pleasant manner conceals steel in Strauss

 

Andrew Strauss was initially disconcerted by the huge cultural divide he discovered after joining the Middlesex dressing room.


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FW: West Indies skipper to be named on Sunday

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: West Indies skipper to be named on Sunday

 

West Indies will announce a new captain, to replace the retired Brian Lara, when their board meet on Sunday.


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FW: Buchanan rues confrontations with Warne

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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Subject: Buchanan rues confrontations with Warne

 

Outgoing Australian coach Buchanan has said his greatest regret as the coach was his strained relationships with Warne and Stuart MacGill.


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FW: "'Pup' can be top dog after Ponting"

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: "'Pup' can be top dog after Ponting"

 

Buchanan has tipped upcoming young batsman Clarke to become captain after Ponting's time was up if he made right choices in that direction.


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FW: Pakistan mulls series switch to New Zealand

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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Pakistan mulls series switch to New Zealand

 

Pakistan are considering whether to switch a home series to New Zealand after the Black Caps refused to tour the troubled country, a cricket official said.


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Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM
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After losing two early wickets, Herschelle Gibbs and Rohit Sharma were playing cautiously in pursuit of 102 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Newlands.

 

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FW: Swann fitness boost in Nottinghamshire victory

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Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:59 PM
Author: Cricinfo Global news from Cricinfo
Subject: Swann fitness boost in Nottinghamshire victory

 

A round-up from the opening day of Friends Provident Trophy action as a number of England players try to nudge the selectors


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FW: Playing with numbers is dangerous

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Playing with numbers is dangerous

 

One doesn’t know the motive behind the ICC’s latest rankings; but it is not impossible that they were trying to conjure a controversy out of nothing.


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FW: From 'slumdog' to 'glumdog'

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: From 'slumdog' to 'glumdog'

 

This year the IPL franchisees are behaving like 'glumdog' millionaires; it is almost like they have suddenly realized the virtue of every penny.


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FW: Indian cricket on the ascent

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Indian cricket on the ascent

 

In all the euphoria over IPL, interestingly, a significant development has gone virtually unnoticed: the slide of Australia.


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FW: Time to rise to next level

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Time to rise to next level

 

It may be pure irony, or indeed a bad omen, that India's team for the upcoming tour to New Zealand has been selected on Friday the 13th.


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FW: Never thought cricketers would be welcomed like soldiers

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Never thought cricketers would be welcomed like soldiers

 

I never thought I would see the day when cricketers would return in the arms of their families as soldiers often do after a protracted battle at the front.


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FW: Of multiple captains & multiple theories

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Of multiple captains & multiple theories

 

Well so, the multiple-captain theory was nothing but a decoy: Sourav Ganguly has finally been divested from the Kolkata Knight Riders' throne.


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FW: Vaughan ready to make England return

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Vaughan ready to make England return

 

Former captain Michael Vaughan expects he will have to regain his place in the England team by next month if he is to make the Ashes squad.


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FW: India can beat anyone anywhere, says Harbhajan

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: India can beat anyone anywhere, says Harbhajan

 

Fresh from a rare Test series victory in New Zealand, Harbhajan Singh believes India have what it takes to beat the best in the world on their home soil.


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FW: There is so much more to achieve: Gambhir

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: There is so much more to achieve: Gambhir

 

Gautam Gambhir may have come of age during the tour to New Zealand but the diminutive opener is not willing to be distracted by the new-found stardom.


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FW: After Gavaskar, Gambhir is the best opener, says Sehwag

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: After Gavaskar, Gambhir is the best opener, says Sehwag

 

Virender Sehwag took the occasion to shower praise on Gautam Gambhir, describing the left-hander as the best Indian opener since Sunil Gavaskar.


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FW: I know my business: Harbhajan

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: I know my business: Harbhajan

 

Harbhajan Singh knows his craft well and people better keep their opinions to themselves.


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FW: It's important to play in the IPL: Flintoff

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: It's important to play in the IPL: Flintoff

 

Andrew Flintoff said that he wanted to play in the IPL so that he could improve his skills ahead of the T20 World Cup.


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FW: From glory to nightmare at Gaddafi stadium

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: From glory to nightmare at Gaddafi stadium

 

In 1996, Lankan players left Lahore's Gaddafi stadium with glowing faces after winning the World Cup. 13 years later, the same ground hosted a nightmare for them.


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FW: Ponting rises to greatest challenge

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Ponting rises to greatest challenge

 

Sustaining a great sporting dynasty is in itself a difficult task as Ricky Ponting has found since taking over as Australia captain five years ago.


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FW: Dhoni becomes Ranchi voter at last

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Dhoni becomes Ranchi voter at last

 

Days after a complaint that MS Dhoni's name was missing from the electoral rolls, the cricketer has been enrolled in the voter list of Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency.


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FW: Indian Political League

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Indian Political League

 

Out of the 27 state cricket associations in India, 19 are either headed by politicians or their kith and kin or have some political affiliation.


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FW: Pleasant manner conceals steel in Strauss

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Pleasant manner conceals steel in Strauss

 

Andrew Strauss was initially disconcerted by the huge cultural divide he discovered after joining the Middlesex dressing room.


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FW: Unknown quantities on show in South Africa

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Unknown quantities on show in South Africa

 

Little-known cricketers and underdogs go into the Indian Premier League in South Africa with keen expectations as the event is not all about favourites.


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FW: West Indies skipper to be named on Sunday

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: West Indies skipper to be named on Sunday

 

West Indies will announce a new captain, to replace the retired Brian Lara, when their board meet on Sunday.


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FW: Buchanan rues confrontations with Warne

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Buchanan rues confrontations with Warne

 

Outgoing Australian coach Buchanan has said his greatest regret as the coach was his strained relationships with Warne and Stuart MacGill.


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FW: "'Pup' can be top dog after Ponting"

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: "'Pup' can be top dog after Ponting"

 

Buchanan has tipped upcoming young batsman Clarke to become captain after Ponting's time was up if he made right choices in that direction.


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FW: Pakistan mulls series switch to New Zealand

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Feed: Times of India Cricket
Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009 12:00 AM
Author: Times of India Cricket
Subject: Pakistan mulls series switch to New Zealand

 

Pakistan are considering whether to switch a home series to New Zealand after the Black Caps refused to tour the troubled country, a cricket official said.


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