Author: Salman Anjum
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It’s not about Ravi or me, it’s about the Indian team doing well: Anil Kumble
After being appointed as the head coach of Indian Cricket team, Anil Kumble for the first time interacted with the media. The legendary leg spinner in his very first press conference made it clear that Indian cricket is bigger than any individual and it’s about helping the team do well and achieve greater glory. During his…
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Kumar Sangakkara gives an explanation of leaving out Sachin Tendulkar from his All-Time XI
In a sad state of affairs, a controversy has been created out of now where or perhaps it was on the cards when the Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara left out Sachin Tendulkar from his greatest XI. He has also excluded other notable names such as Virender Sehwag, Glenn McGrath, Waqar Younis among others. The lone…
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“Ravi is miffed with the rejection. It’s a new experience for him” says Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his views on social media that Anil Kumble “was a better choice” than Ravi Shastri as head coach of Indian cricket team. The former Test batsman and a well-known TV commentator also reacted to Shastri’s disappointment at Sourav Ganguly, who was one of the dominant members of the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee that…
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Ravi Shastri is Living in a ‘Fool’s Paradise’ : Sourav Ganguly
The controversy over Ravi Shastri’s snub as India head coach has escalated even more with Sourav Ganguly, one of the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Cricket Advisory Committee, expressing disappointment with his remarks. Shastri, in an interview to India Today on Tuesday, had said that he was disappointed as he…
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Rohit Sharma eager to work with the ‘inspirational’ Anil Kumble
Stylish Indian batsman Rohit Sharma welcomes the appointment of Anil Kumble as the new India head coach. Sharma is absolutely thrilled and eager to work under the coaching of the legendary leg-spinner and has said that the team would greatly benefit from the former leg spinner’s attacking instincts. The 29-year-old batsman also showered praise on Ravi Shastri, who…
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Anil Kumble brush-off having any conflict of interest in becoming India’s coach
India’s newly appointed coach Anil Kumble has dismissed reports of conflict of interest between his new job and his involvement in a sports firm as well as heading the ICC Cricket committee. The legendary leg-spinner, who was named for this high profile post last week, is reportedly involved with a company called Tenvic, which is in…
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Rahul Dravid the lone Indian representative in Sangakkara’s All-Time XI
Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara picked his all-time XI in which he included four Australians and three players from Sri Lanka, one Indian and guess what it’s not the batting great Sachin Tendulkar, it’s the Mr. dependable Rahul Dravid. Former Sri Lankan batsman Aravinda de Silva is the captain of the squad, which has…
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Virat Kohli thanks German mid-fielder Toni Kroos for the gesture
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is a big time Football aficionado and a self-confessed Germany fan as he had previously acknowledged it on twitter and also had expressed his support for the team in the ongoing Euro 2016. Kohli few weeks back posted a picture of him, donning the Germany jersey and conveyed the message…
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The skill levels the Pakistan team have are unbelievable: Mickey Arthur
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has arrived back in England saying that while he may have learnt from his time in charge of Australia and it will not alter his fundamental approach to the job. Arthur’s last tour of England saw him sacked as Australia coach just weeks before the start of the 2013 Ashes following…
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Team India moves up to number 3 spot in ICC ODI Rankings
In the latest ICC ODI Rankings India has moved a spot up to number three position, which is being headed by world champions Australia. South Africa weren’t able to perform as well as they would have liked to in the recently concluded triangular series played in the Caribbean islands against Australia and West Indies. So their…
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