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Virat Kohli becomes second fastest Indian to score 4000 runs in ODIs

January 24, 2013

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli became the fastest Indian to score 4000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Virat Kohli played 96 ODI matches and 93 innings to reach this milestone. Before Sourav Ganguly was the fastest Indian to score ..

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Simon Taufel to be first umpire to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

January 16, 2013

Retired umpire Simon Taufel of Australia will become the first umpire to deliver the esteemed MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture. The lecture was introduced in 2001 in remembrance to former Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Colin Cowdrey, who played ..

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Kohli wins ‘CEAT International cricketer of the year’

January 12, 2013

Virat Kohli has won the ‘CEAT international cricketer of the year’ 2011-12 award. Other Awards: ‘CEAT Indian youngster of the year’ : Unmukt Chand (captained Indian team to victory in the under-19 World Cup) Team of the year: Pakistan ‘Lifetime ..

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Pakistan beats India 2-1 to win the ODI Series

January 10, 2013

Although India won the last match of 3-match ODI series, Pakistan clinched the series trophy defeating India 2-1 in India. So far, both teams have played 124 matches around the world with Pakistan winning 71 and India 49.

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McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

January 8, 2013

Legendary pacer of Australia, Glenn McGrath inducted into the ICC  Cricket Hall of Fame. It will be a thirdentry in 2012-13 after Enid Bakewell and Brian Lara. McGrath will be 68th male member of the Hall of Fame. McGrath has ..

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‘Mr. Cricket’ Mike Hussey to retire from Test cricket

January 1, 2013

Australian batsman Mike Hussey will retire from Test cricket after the final match of the series against Sri Lanka at Sydney starting on January 3, 2013. It will be his 79th and final Test. He will however play the ODI ..

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Tony Greig, former England cricket captain and commentator passed away

January 1, 2013

Former England captain and cricket commentator Anthony William "Tony" Greig (66) passed away. Greig played 58 tests for England and scored 3,599 runs at an average of 40.43 and took 141 wickets at 32.20. Tony Greig was an England Test ..

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Sachin Tendulkar ‘The God of Cricket’ retires from ODIs

December 26, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar had announced his retirement from One-Day format of  cricket. It brings an end to his 23-year career in ODIs. He had made his debut in this format against Pakistan in 1989. In 463 ODIs he played, he piled ..

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Former first class cricketer BB Nimbalkar passed away

December 18, 2012

Often described as "a man who nearly beat Bradman" Former first class cricketer BB Nimbalkar (93), known for unbeaten   443- run innings he played for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in a Ranji Trophy match at Pune in 1948-49, passed away. That ..

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Ponting declares retirement from Test cricket

December 7, 2012

Ricky Thomas Ponting Former captain of Australian cricket team, Ricky Ponting  has announced retirement from Test cricket. His retirement has come after South Africa defeated Australia in the third test match in Perth to win the series. Test Matches: Matches: ..

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