The metamorphosis of Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa's career resembles a roller-coaster - booming highs followed by disappointing lows. He was often brought under malicious microscopes....
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Lara and Tendulkar to play in same team

Arguably the greatest batsmen to grace international cricket, former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar and......

If they lose, India will lose, not India A: Mushfiqur

Mushfiqur Rahim is not impressed with India's decision to rest some of their senior players for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. However, the home-team skipper...
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Pakistan Stars Hope Nawaz Sharif Discussed Bilateral Cricket With Narendra Modi Government

Pakistan stars Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar want Nawaz Sharif and Narendra Modi governments to revive cricket between the arch sub-continental giants...
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IPL 7 Qualifier 2: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — Key Battles

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2014 has reached to its penultimate stage with Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) battling out for a spot in the IPL 7 final...

Eden Garden and the relevant Korbo-Lorbo-ness

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) eased their way past the seemingly unstoppable behemoth that goes by the name of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in Qualifier 1 at Eden Gardens....

Has India missed a trick by omitting Robin Uthappa from England series?

After years in the wilderness, Robin Uthappa has made a roaring comeback to Team India after a six-year absence. The elegant Karnataka opener would have liked his reinstatement earlier in the season, but his irresistible Indian Premier League (IPL) 2014 form left the selectors with little choice.
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India Test squad for England tour 2014 announced: Analytical perspective of the setup

The squad for India’s much-anticipated tour of England squad has been announced. In 2011, Indian team was whitewashed 4-0. On well-manicured English grounds, they had no answer...
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Ricky Ponting Calls for Swift Action On Corruption

Ricky Ponting said match-fixing and other rumours had circulated for years and he pleaded with the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption watchdog and individual boards to act quickly so players and fans could have full faith that what happens on the field was legitimate...

What Faf wants from MSD’s leadership

Faf du Plessis joined Chennai Super Kings in 2011, the same year he played his first game for South Africa. He spent his entire first season with CSK on .....

I am a big fan of Umesh: Morkel

The din at Eden Gardens reached fever pitch, as the Kolkata Knight Riders stormed their way into the Pepsi IPL 2014 Final after defeating the Kings XI Punjab.....

Only I Know The Pain I Went Through When Not Selected for So Long, Says Indian Pacer Pankaj Singh

Despite not being taken seriously for a long time by the national selectors, Pankaj Singh had a glimmer of hope about being selected for the England tour...
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IPL 2014: 'Wondrous' Wednesday for Kolkata Knight Riders' Gautam Gambhir

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir received two 'gifts' on Wednesday. Gambhir made a comeback into the Indian team for the England tour and his IPL team crushed Kings XI Punjab to book a spot in the title clash of the tournament for the second time in three years...
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Sachin Tendulkar among 100 most ‘obsessed-over people’ on web

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood heartthrob Shahrukh Khan are among the 100 most “obsessed-over people” on the web, according to a list compiled by Time magazine...
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Lou Vincent team-mates 'sickened'

Former Black Caps batsman Lou Vincent's alleged match fixing while playing for English county Sussex in 2011 has left his former team-mates and coach "sickened" and....
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Wasim Akram Wants India-Pakistan Cricket Series to be Revived

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be in India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. Sharif has been briefed by the Pakistan Cricket Board about cricketing relations between the two countries....
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The wait pays off for Tambe

Forty-two years old, and more than two decades into a journeyman career, the leg-spinner is living his dream...

No room for complacency: Gambhir

After leading the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Indian Premier League trophy in 2012, Gautam Gambhir has once again guided....

IPL 7 Eliminator: Resurgent Holders Mumbai Indians Face Two-Time Champions Chennai Super Kings

After a miraculous turnaround, holder Mumbai Indians face a stern test when they take on Chennai Super Kings in the eliminator at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai...
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IPL 7 Qualifier 1: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — Key Battles

The Indian Premier League 2014 has finally moved away from the group phase to the playoffs. Kings XI Punjab face Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 7 Qualifier 1 match at Eden Gardens on May 28. A victory will ensure..
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Match Preview - Qualifier 1 : Punjab Vs Kolkata

Match Preview - Qualifier 1 : Punjab Vs Kolkata - Can KKR stop Kings XI's batsmen again?
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IPL 7: Kings XI Punjab need international stars to mask their inexperience in knock-out ties

IPL 7 - Kings XI Punjab need international stars to mask their inexperience in knock-out ties : They have played the best and most consistent cricket in IPL 2014. But this stage is new to them and they need their international professionals to see them through.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils have been biggest squanderers in IPL 2014

Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils have been biggest squanderers in IPL 2014 : These teams had amongst the strongest teams in this year's IPL on paper - but alas cricket unfortunately is not played on paper.
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James Anderson’s 250 ODI wickets for England: Another glittering achievement for swing merchant

James Anderson’s 250 ODI wickets for England - Another glittering achievement for swing merchant : He is the swing king of test cricket and Jimmy Anderson reaches a great personal milestone
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IPL 2014: Glenn Maxwell’s turn to quieten naysayers

IPL 2014: Glenn Maxwell’s turn to quieten naysayers - Glenn Maxwell has had a defining influence in IPL 2014 but has lost his form in the last few matches. Today might be the day when he quietens his critics
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5 most confusing rules in cricket

5 most confusing rules in cricket : Cricket is a quirky game to those who do not know it well. Here is a look at some confusing cricket rules
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Match-fixing and Cricket's Big Boys!

Match-fixing and Cricket's Big Boys! : The ongoing investigations into the match fixing allegations and the recent disclosures from Brendon McCullum indicates that the game is compromised and needs quick corrections
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Kings XI Punjab Will Revel Playing Before Eden Gardens Crowd, Says Coach Sanjay Bangar

Kings XI Punjab Will Revel Playing Before Eden Gardens Crowd, Says Coach Sanjay Bangar : Coach Sanjay Bangar has been credited with bringing about the turn-around in the Kings XI Punjab team. Here he talks about playing qualifiers at the Eden Gardens...
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Match Preview - Hyderabad Vs Kolkata (24th May 2014)

Match Preview - Hyderabad Vs Kolkata (24th May 2014): Hyderabad have to beat Kolkata with a big margin in order to quality. Kolkata, on the other hand is keen to win this game in order to get to one of the top 2 places in the points table.
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Match Preview - Chennai Vs Bangalore (24th May 2014)

Match Preview - Chennai Vs Bangalore (24th May 2014) : Bangalore is playing for pride while Chennai is looking desparately to regain some form and its winning ways.
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IPL Points Table

IPL Points Table : With 1 game remaining for all the 8 teams, 3 teams (Punjab, Kolkata and Chennai) have booked a place in the next round while 3 more (Rajasthan, Mumbai and Hyderabad) have a chance of still qualifying. Here is a look at the points table.
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Kevin Pietersen slams 'wholly untrue' comments

Kevin Pietersen slams 'wholly untrue' comments : KP has rubbished the explanation given by Paul Downton on the circumstances surrounding removal of KP from he English team.

Preview - Bangalore Vs Kolkata (22nd May 2014)

Preview - Bangalore Vs Kolkata (22nd May 2014) : Kolkata have played great consistent cricket ever since the IPL has moved back to India. They take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at home
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Preview - England Vs Sri Lanka ODI (22 May 2014)

Preview - England Vs Sri Lanka ODI (22 May 2014) : With the next World Cup less than a year away, every team has started working on finding the right combination for the World cup. In this context, all these matches become very relevant
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SC denies Srinivasan's appeal

Supreme Court denies N Srinivasan's appeal to be reinstated as the Non-IPL President of the BCCI.
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I have never ever fixed a cricket match - Brendon McCullum

"I have never ever fixed a cricket match" - Brendon McCullum has said while talking about the ongoing investigations surrounding match fixing.
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As it happened (Punjab Vs Mumbai), 21 May 2014

As it happened (Punjab Vs Mumbai), 21 May 2014 : Mumbai is fast gaining an enviable reputation - of being able to beat Punjab consistently and convincingly. They did it again and in style.
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Vincent's ex-wife provides more startling evidence against Cairns

Vincent's ex-wife provides more startling evidence against Cairns -

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As it happened : Chennai Vs Kolkata (20th May 2014)

As it happened : Chennai Vs Kolkata (20th May 2014) - A thorough and professional Kolkata outclassed a listless Chennai in what was a very important win for the Kolkata team.
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As it happened - SunRisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (20th May 2014)

As it happened - SunRisers Hyderabad Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (20th May 2014) : Hyderabad team showed great determination and focus to beat Bangalore in a crucial encounter played in Hyderabad
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As it happened : Sri Lanka Vs England (T20 International - 20th May 2014)

As it happened : Sri Lanka Vs England (T20 International - 20th May 2014) - In a high scoring thriller, Sri Lanka held there nerve to beat England by 9 runs
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Match Preview - Hyderabad Vs Bangalore (20th May 2014)

Match Preview - Hyderabad Vs Bangalore (20th May 2014). Both these teams have a chance of making the playoffs. For that to happen, they have to win every match left for them to play - it is that simple. In that sense, this match is an absolute must-win for both teams
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Match Preview - Kolkata Vs Chennai (20th May 2014)

Match Preview - Kolkata Vs Chennai (20th May 2014) : Chennai is almost assured of a play-off berth. Kolkata have come roaring back into contention thanks to 4 wins on the trott. This match promises to be a great game to watch
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Opinion - Ed Smith "How much talent does a difficult player need"

Opinion - Ed Smith "How much talent does a difficult player need". Exceptionally gifted but unreliable players are often given lots of rope by management, but far too many seem to believe themselves to be deserving of that leeway
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Match Preview - England Vs Sri Lanka T20 (20th May 2014)

England take on Sri Lanka in a one-off T20 match played in England. Sri Lanka are the reigning world T20 champions while England are pretty hard to beat in their local conditions. This promises to be an interesting game of cricket...
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As it happened - Delhi Vs Punjab (19th May 2014)

As it happened - Delhi Vs Punjab (19th May 2014) - This was a match that everyone expected Punjab to win and the that is exactly what happened. Read More

Match Preview - Mumbai Vs Rajasthan (19 May 2014)

Match Preview - Mumbai Vs Rajasthan (19 May 2014). This has been a very forgettable IPL for Mumbai - one more mistake and they might be completely out of the tournament..
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IPL Final to stay in Bangalore

IPL finals to stay in Bangalore - after a lot of back and forth, it has been decided that the IPL finals this year will be held in Bangalore.
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Balance of power shifts to the batsmen

A incisive look at the numbers indicates that the balance of power in IPL has shifted from the bowlers (especially fast bowlers) to the batsmen when the tournament shifted from UAE to India.
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NZ Cricket clarifies that McCullum not under fixing scanner

NZ Cricket clarifies that McCullum not under fixing scanner
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As it happened - Kolkata Vs Hyderabad (18th May 2014)

As it happened - Kolkata Vs Hyderabad (18th May 2014) : Both the teams were desperate for a win and gave us a great game of cricket. On the day, Kolkata was a little better...
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As it happened - Bangalore Vs Chennai (18 May 2014)

As it happened - Bangalore Vs Chennai (18 May 2014). It was a must-win match for Bangalore and they did come away with 2 well fought points.
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Match Preview - Hyderabad Vs Kolkata (18th May 2014)

There is very little to separate the teams on paper and on form. Both teams have everything to play for - and are bound to bring their best game to the ground.
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Match Preview - Chennai Vs Bangalore (18th May 2014)

This is a must win game for Bangalore and to win they have to punch move above their weight. Read More

Paistani cricketers banned for playing 'unapproved cricket'

The Pakistani cricket board has fined 5 of its players for playing 'unapproved' cricket in the United States.

The fairytale that is Pravin Tambe

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Opinion : Tony Cozier asks "Where are the West Indian all-rounders"

Opinion : Distinguished cricket journalist Tony Cozier wonders where the West Indian all-rounders are

Opinion - Ian Chappel : Cricket has a history of being blind to corruption

Opinion - Ian Chappel : Cricket has a history of being blind to corruption
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Warner pulls out of Zimbabwe series citing fatigue

'Drained' Warner pulls out of Zimbabwe tour
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Mixed day for former cricketers in Indian elections

Mixed day for former cricketers in Indian elections
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"I've got no time for Pollard" - Starc

I have no time for Pollard - Mitchell Start in an interview on the IPL incident and other things.

Justice Mudgal asked to continue investigation

In what is considered by many to be a further blow to the BCCI, Justice Mudgal has been asked to continue his investigation into charges of match fixing in IPL and asked to give his report by end of August.
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'The best thing about being a fast bowler is, you can hit people' - Doug Bollinger

Interview with Doug Bollinger -

County matches under investigation: reports

Lou Vincent of New Zealand has identified 12 matches from around the world which he claims were fixed Read More

Supreme Court to announce IPL probe panel today

Supreme Court to announce IPL probe panel today - In an issue of great interest and importance for cricket, the Supreme Court announces the next steps on the match fixing probe in IPL
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As it happened - Rajasthan Vs Delhi, 15th May 2014

As it happened - Rajasthan Vs Delhi, 15th May 2014
This match was supposed to be an easy win for Rajasthan. And the match went exactly according to script. Read More

Match Preview - Rajasthan Vs Delhi (15th May 2014)

Match Preview - Rajasthan Vs Delhi (15th May 2014) - Rajasthan will look forward to sealing their place in the next leg of IPL with a win over the struggling Delhi franchise.
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Opinion - Can Maxwell recreate T20 magic in tests?

Opinion - Can Maxwell recreate T20 magic in tests? Glenn Maxwell is the darling of IPL this year with some breathtaking performances. The author goes on to talk about the exciting prospect of Maxwell in other formats of the game

India Pakistan bilateral tours set to recommence

India Pakistan bilateral tours set to recommence - Pakistan cricket board has announced that it has signed an MoU with India for resumption of bilateral cricket tours...
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Unruly behaviour towards cheerleaders in Ranchi

Unruly behaviour towards cheerleaders in Ranchi - Ranchi might be the new darling amongst Indian cricket stadiums. But the fans there showed poor judgement and gave a bad name for the venue.
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Match Review : Kolkata Vs Mumbai (14th May 2014)

Match Review : Kolkata Vs Mumbai (14th May 2014). A win here would have kept the hope of the Mumbai team alive in this year's IPL. But the reigning champions were all but knocked out of the tournament by a disciplined Kolkata KnightRiders.
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As it happened - Punjab Vs Hyderabad (14th May 2014)

Match Review - Punjab Vs Hyderabad (14th May 2014) - In a match of awesome batting and ordinary bowling - Kings XI Punjab was just a bit too strong for SunRisers Hyderabad.

Match Preview - Kolkota Vs Mumbai (14th May 2014)

As a fan, what you want is to see two teams that are evenly matched playing with an extremely high level of desperation. Both need the win badly....
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Match Preview - Punjab Vs Hyderabad (14th May 2014)

Only two teams are certain to play in the play-offs - Chennai and Punjab. For all the other teams, every match is a do-or die situation. This is a very important match for Hyderabad.
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Opinion - Innovation takes cricket forward

We have seen some exciting innovation afoot in the game of cricket, accelerated no-doubt by the advent of T20 and IPL.
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Opinion - England and IPL

It is not difficult for everyone to see that England and English Cricket does not embrace IPL like the rest of the world..
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Points Table - after matches played on 13th May 2014

The Chennai SuperKings have risen again to the top of the points table

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As it happened - Chennai Vs Rajasthan (13th May 2014)

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going" the saying goes. There is no one tougher than MS Dhoni when it comes to finishing tight matches. The Ice Man delivered once again.
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As it happened - RCB Vs DD (14th May 2014)

The sheer brilliance of Yuvraj Singh was in full display - for the second match in a row. Bangalore desperately needed a win and they got it....
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Match Preview - Chennai Vs Rajasthan (13th May 2014)

Two teams that are playing good consistent cricket go head to head. This promises to be a good match to watch.
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As it happened - Hyderabad Vs Mumbai (12th May 2014)

What promised to be a close encounter turned out to be a one-sider affair.
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100 wickets and counting for Amit Mishra

Amit Mishra is one of the mainstay's of the bowling attack of SunRisers Hyderabad. He is an attacking spinner who relishes the challenge and picks up tons of wickets
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Mumbai Cricket Association seeks explanation from BCCI

The recent decision of BCCI to shift the finals of IPL from Mumbai to Bangalore does'nt seem to have well with MCA..
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As it happened - Bangalore Vs Rajasthan (11th May 2014)

In match of superb big-hitting, Rajasthan out-hit Bangalore in a stunning finish. Yuvraj Singh and AB De Villiers batted superbly for Bangalore and had set Rajasthan a daunting 191 to chase down.....
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As it happened - Punjab Vs Kolkata (11th May 2014)

It was expected to be a relatively easy outing for Punjab. After all, they were playing superb cricket in all three departments and were taking on a Kolkata side that was struggling for consistency. But things did not go as per script...
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Preview - Bangalore Vs Rajasthan (11th May 2014)

Bangalore is in a stage where every match is do-or-die for them. They need a win desperately against Rajasthan.
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As it happened - Chennai beats Mumbai (10th May 2014)

This was billed to be a great contest. Chennai was a top team and was going against Mumbai who were unbeatable at home. But things did not turn out well for Mumbai....
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IPL Points Table

Punjab and Chennai are sitting pretty at the top of the table
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Looking ahead - Kings XI Punjab Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (9th May 2014)

Spoiler Alert - Rain is looming ahead of the much awaited match between two of the batting power-houses of the tournament. If the rains stay away, it is going to be raining sixes today ....
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Match review - Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan (8th May 2014)

Rajasthan were the clear favourites when the match begun. And at the half-way stage, it looked like all hope was lost for Hyderabad. Boy, did they turn it around....
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The amazing story of Pravin Tambe

How often do you see a 42 year old play a game dominated by men who are in their 20s? And how often do you see the old man match-up and exceed all expectations every time he takes the field....
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Match Preview - SunRisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals (8th May 2014)

If SunRisers Hyderabad has to nurture any hopes of making it to the semi-finals this year, they have to start winning today. Individually, they have some great players. But - they need to start playing as a team....
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As it happened - Chennai Vs Punjab (8th May 2014)

Many felt that it was impossible for Maxwell to repeat his awesome performance against Chennai. So he did not repeat it - he did better. In what can only be described as breathtaking, he dismantled the Chennai attack and made the bowlers look like school kids. And Bailey and Miller joined the party - just for fun...

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Looking Ahead - Clash of the top teams - CSK Vs KXIP

Two teams have been playing consistently good cricket in this year's IPL and they are set to clash again today. The last time they met, a brilliant knock from Glenn Maxwell.....
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Looking Ahead - Bangalore takes on Mumbai (6th May 2014)

Can a resurgent Mumbai beat a strong Bangalore today? This promises to be an exciting match....
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As it happened - Chennai Vs Delhi (6th May 2014)

Delhi gave a spirited performance but it was not enough to beat Chennai.....
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Looking ahead - Delhi Vs Chennai (5th May 2014)

Going into the match, Chennai is the overwhelming favourite for the match. But can Delhi use their home ground advantage to get a much needed win under its belt...
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Looking Ahead - Kolkata Vs Rajasthan (5th May 2014)

While it is not quite death overs for KKR, they need to start winning very quickly if they want to fight for a spot in the semi-finals.
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India is the top T20 side in the world

While Australia has taken the number 1 slot in test cricket, India has reclaimed the spot for being the best T20 International side in the world - announced on 1st May 2014.....
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As it happened - Bangalore Vs Hyderabad (4th May 2014)

All of us were waiting for A B DeVilliers to come good in this tournament. He has had a modest run by his standards. And boy, did he come good against the unfortunate SunRisers yesterday. It was magic....
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Looking ahead - Bangalore Vs Hyderabad (4th May 2014)

A team that depends on batting to fire takes on a team that expects their bowlers to win matches for them. This looks like a fascinating battle in the cards....
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Sir Viv - the original master blaster

Even in today's day and age of slam bang cricket and big hitting, if there is one batsmen from the past whom many believe was better than all those playing the game today, it is Viv....
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Looking ahead - Delhi Vs Rajasthan (3rd May 2014)

In what promises to be an evenly contested match, home team Delhi takes on Rajasthan in their first match from India in this year's IPL.....
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Looking ahead - Mumbai Vs Punjab (3rd May 2014)

Mumbai is desperate to get on the points table. As they look to kick off the Indian leg of IPL with a win, they are going head-to-head against the best team in IPL this year so far......
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As it happened - Chennai Vs Kolkata (2nd May 2014)

Dwayne Smith was gifted a reprieve early into the innings as he was out stumped cheaply, only for umpire Nigel Llong to overturn the decision as Shakib al Hasan, the bowler, had dropped his towel just before the time of delivery.....
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Inside Story of Brian Lara's 375

Brian Lara continued to pile on the runs, reaching 320 not out by close of the second day. At the other end, he was joined by the 19 year old Shivnarine Chanderpaul...

While all the attention is on IPL 2014, Australia has claimed the coveted No.1 Test team status. This is great validation for the hard work done by the team under Clarke....
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Mumbai end the UAE leg of IPL on a disappointing note

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have lost all 5 matches played outside India in this year's IPL. They lost by 15 runs to SunRisers Hyderabad yesterday despite a late charge by Keiron Pollard...
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