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New Zealand’s Corey Anderson smashes quickest ODI century

January 5, 2014

New Zealand’s cricket player Corey Anderson created a record by hitting the fastest century in One-Day International (ODI), reaching 100 in just 36 balls against the West Indies. Prior to Anderson, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi had this record who took 37 ..

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Deepika Kumari clinches 34th National Archery Championship

December 29, 2013

Ace archer Deepika Kumari created history by clinching her sixth consecutive title at the 34th National Archery Championships held at JRD Tata Stadium, Jamshedpur. With this achievement, Deepika now holds more individual titles at the national meet than Dola Banerjee, who ..

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South India's 1st high altitude cricket stadium inaugurated in Wayanad district, Kerala

December 19, 2013

South India’s first high altitude cricket stadium built in Krishnagiri in the hilly Wayanad district by Kerala Cricket Association, inaugurated by state Governor Nikhil Kumar. The stadium spreads over 4.4 hectares area and is situated at about 2800 feet above ..

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India sticks to top position in ICC ODI rankings

December 18, 2013

Despite the dingy performance against South Africa, the Indian cricket team has retained its top position in the latest ICC ODI rankings. India topped the rankings chart with 120 points, which is followed by Australia with 114 points. Other latest ..

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Germany defeats France to lift Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

December 18, 2013

Germany registered a record sixth title win defeating France in the title clash of the Hero Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup held at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi, India. Germany’s Niklas Wellen stunned the opponent with a brilliant ..

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Australia regains Ashes Test Series

December 18, 2013

Australia reclaimed the Ashes test series just four months after the last series defeat in England with a 3rd Test victory on home soil. The Ashes: The Ashes is a conceptional prize in a Test cricket series played between Australia and England. The ..

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Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2014 to be held in Bhubaneswar

December 18, 2013

As per the announcement of International Hockey Federation (FIH), Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha will host the 35th edition of the Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament to be held from December 13-21 in 2014. The event will be held at the ..

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India defeats Pak to lift Men’s Kabaddi World Cup

December 18, 2013

India clinched men’s Kabaddi World Cup for the fourth time in row, defeating its arch rival Pakistan in the neck and neck final clash played at Guru Nanak Dev Stadium in Ludhiana, Punjab. Men’s World Cup Kabaddi 2013: Organizer: Government ..

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