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சனிக்கிழமை காலைல எழுந்திருச்ச உடனே நம்ம ரூமி (அதுதாங்க room mate), "Cricinfoல India Vs Australia match commentry பாருடா!" அப்பிடின்னாரு. "அமா! இவனுங்க என்னாத ஆடி, என்ன ...


It was an embarrassing moment for Indian cricket when they were knocked out from the initial round of World Cup. On records, India has one of the most strong and experienced batting line up. But the reality is totally different. Indian cricketers once again proved that they can't deliver ...


Here is the alleged copy of Greg Chappell's email to BCCI.

Due to comments made by Mr Sourav Ganguly during the press conference following his innings in the recently completed Test match in Bulawayo and the subsequent media speculation I would like to make my position clear on two ...


A very valid point by Sachin Tendulkar that I came across in today's "The Hindu".

The Hindu: Is there anything that rankles you?
Tendulkar: Yes, the behavior of the spectators at times. They don't help the team by jeering at us. There's no harm in having high ...

Here is a couple of Ganguly humors that I have received over e-mail.

4 simple steps to cook Maggi

Step 1: boil one cup of water
Step 2: as soon as ganguly goes for batting, put the noodles in the boiled water and put the tastemaker.
Step 3: stir till ...

One of the forward that I received today. I strongly agree with this letter.

March 29, 2005

Dear Dada,

I have been and remain one of the greatest fans of your batting and more importantly your captaincy. Your captaincy has been one of the most important contributions to the current ...


It is almost one and a half years since Ganguly hit a century in test matches. The fans expected a good play from him at Kolkatta. But he failed. The same continues at Bangalore as well. Ganguly is a good captain. But it can't be an excuse for personal ...


Today the first cricket test match of the series between India and Pakistan is being played at Mohali. Whenever India plays against Pakistan, the expectation level of the people out here is very high. The game is viewed very seriously. It is always good to win the match against Pakistan ...


Usually India had a bit of luck with the rain in the past history. But this time, it is an anti-climax for the 2nd test match of India Vs. Australia at Chennai, India. India yet to play the fifth day of the match chasing 210 runs with 10 wickets in ...


I think that rain may spoil the second test match between India and Australia here at Chennai, MA Chidambaram stadium. The weather seems to be so dull yesterday and today.