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South Africa won ICC Under-19 World Cup 2014
For the first time, South Africa won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup by defeating two-time former champions Pakistan by six wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Man of the match – Mr. Corbin Borsch (South Africa) Player of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
New Zealand won 2-Cricket Test series against India 1-0
New Zealand won the two match Test Series against India by 1-0 after the second test at the Basin Reserve, Wellington ended in a draw. Man of the Match: Brendon McCullum. Outcome of the series: Brendon McCullum became New Zealand’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Karnataka clinched the Irani Cup 2014
Karnataka clinched the Irani Cup 2013-14 for the fifth time after defeating Rest of India in the final held at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Karnataka beat Rest of India by an innings and 222 runs to win the trophy. Man-of-the-match: R. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Mukul Mudgal Committee report on IPL spot fixing scandal
The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee submitted its report to the Supreme Court after investigating allegations of spot-fixing and betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As per the Mukul Mugdal Committee report The allegations of betting and passing of information ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Ms. Kiwi Kathy Cross: First woman in ICC umpire's panel
New Zealand’s Kathy Cross (56) became the first woman to be inducted in the International Cricket Council‘s (ICC’s) umpires’ panel. Previously, she was officiated in the Women’s World Cup in Australia in 2009 and in India in 2013. Ms. Cross ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India suffered worst ODI series defeat against New Zealand
Indian cricket team slumped to its worst ODI series defeat in New Zealand. New Zealand won the series by 4-0 in Wellington by thrashing India by 87 runs in the fifth and final ODI. It’s 5th time that India have ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
M.S.Dhoni became the first captain to play in four tied O.D.I.s
Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni became the first captain to be involved in four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) ties. This feat was achieved by him as India tied the third ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on January 25, 2014. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Australia v/s England: Australia won the ODI series by 4-1
Australia beat England by 5 runs in 5th ODI at Adelaide and won the series by 4-1 in Australia. Key Players of ODI Series 2014: Man of the series: Aaron Finch (for 258 runs in the series including two centuries) ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs