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TSE Exclusive: Controversial umpiring decisions discussed at Lords – Video

TSE Exclusive: Controversial umpiring decisions discussed at Lords – Video

Bipin Dani February 29, 2012 0

Umpires' most debatable decisions in Australia-India's last Sydney tie in the Commonwealth Bank Series - 10th match, have come up for discussions at Lord's, The Sports Encounter has learnt

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5-star Morkel, Amla help Proteas win ODI series

5-star Morkel, Amla help Proteas win ODI series

Michelle Payne February 29, 2012 0

A gritty spell of fast bowling by Morne Morkel sank New Zealand batting line up on Wednesday as South Africa defeated the home side comfortably by six wickets at Napier to take a 2-0

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Australia name squads for West Indies ODIs, T20Is

Australia name squads for West Indies ODIs, T20Is

TSE February 29, 2012 0

Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) announced Wednesday the squads for the limited overs component of the VB Tour of West Indies

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WBC slaps indefinite ban on brawling Chisora – Video

WBC slaps indefinite ban on brawling Chisora – Video

Resham Ahmed February 29, 2012 0

The WBC has imposed an indefinite ban on Dereck Chisora for brawling with former WBA Champion David Haye after frustration got the better of him following a defeat against Vitali Klitschko

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Startling Kohli keeps India in business in CB Series – Video

Startling Kohli keeps India in business in CB Series – Video

Michelle Payne February 29, 2012 0

An outrageous and unbelievable knock by young Virat Kohli made sure India stayed in the hunt for a place in the final of the CB Series Tri-Nation tournament at Hobart on Tuesday

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TSE Exclusive: Opposition for lie detector tests may hit players reputation: Steve Waugh

TSE Exclusive: Opposition for lie detector tests may hit players reputation: Steve Waugh

Bipin Dani February 29, 2012 0

Former Australia captain Waugh, who leads the WCC's Anti-Corruption Working Party since its formation in December 2010, feels that the players should not be afraid of the lie-detector tests

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Ireland wins Pepsi ICC Development Programme Annual Awards 2011

Ireland wins Pepsi ICC Development Programme Annual Awards 2011

TSE February 29, 2012 0

The Cricket Ireland took the top prize of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards 2011, claiming the Best Overall Cricket Development Programme, while Kanaksi Khimji of Oman Cricket was this year's recipient of the

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Shahbaz Sharif formally inaugurates Punjab Sports Festival 2012

Shahbaz Sharif formally inaugurates Punjab Sports Festival 2012

AM Khan February 29, 2012 0

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the Punjab Sports Festival 2012 on Monday and said that all-out resources will be spent on the young generation for sports promotion as well as for

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English cricketers whelm ICC T20I Rankings

English cricketers whelm ICC T20I Rankings

TSE February 29, 2012 0

The Current ICC World Twenty20 champion England continued their domination of the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) Rankings after winning series against Pakistan by 2-1 in Abu Dhabi on Monday

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Australia call up fit Pattinson for CB Series finals

Australia call up fit Pattinson for CB Series finals

Michelle Payne February 28, 2012 0

The National Selection Panel (NSP) of the Cricket Australia announced team for the remainder of the CB Series Tri-Nation series recalling fast bowler James Pattinson

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Djokovic begins Dubai title defence in style

Djokovic begins Dubai title defence in style

Meg Anderson February 28, 2012 0

The world number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, began his Dubai Championships title defence with a thorough victory over Cedrik-Marcel Stebe in straight sets

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ATP World Tour Rankings – February 28, 2012

ATP World Tour Rankings – February 28, 2012

Jawad Hussain February 28, 2012 0

The ATP released its latest rankings on Monday where Novak Djokovic of Serbia maintained his top spot after winning the Australian Open 2012 title

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TSE Exclusive Interview: Meet Sandra Ibarra, US Woman Cricketer

TSE Exclusive Interview: Meet Sandra Ibarra, US Woman Cricketer

Lindy Rumer February 28, 2012 0

The American society is regarded as the most sports-loving society in the world but cricket is yet to make solid grounds in the country, yet cricketers are emerging on the world scene gradually but

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TSE Exclusive: Ganguly, Rahul Dravid invited for pink ball experiment

TSE Exclusive: Ganguly, Rahul Dravid invited for pink ball experiment

Bipin Dani February 28, 2012 0

Team India's two former captains, Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly will play two Twenty20 matches for London's MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) with the pink balls in Abu Dhabi, next month

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TSE Exclusive: England clinch T20 series with 5-run win

TSE Exclusive: England clinch T20 series with 5-run win

Jawad Hussain February 28, 2012 0

Pakistani batsmen once again let their bowlers down as England sealed the Twenty20 International series with a 5-run victory in the final match of the series played at Abu Dhabi cricket stadium on Monday

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Historic Punjab Sports Festival Swings Into Action Today

Historic Punjab Sports Festival Swings Into Action Today

AM Khan February 28, 2012 0

The first-ever Punjab Sports Festival 2012 will swing into action today at National Hockey Stadium in Lahore which is expected to usher in a new era of sports in the country

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TSE Exclusive: Ilyas worried after Farhat flop show

TSE Exclusive: Ilyas worried after Farhat flop show

Ahmed Jatt February 28, 2012 0

Chief Selector Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Muhammad Ilyas is sitting on a double-edge sword these days as his son-in-law failed to pay off his confidence in series against England while his own job at

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BPL Spot-Fixing: Pakistani players yet to be quizzed

BPL Spot-Fixing: Pakistani players yet to be quizzed

Bipin Dani February 28, 2012 0

The police in Bangladesh have so far not invited the two Pakistani players whose details were found in cellphone of the Pakistani citizen, Sajid Khan

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La Liga: Ronaldo hits back-heeled goal to help Real extend lead at top – Video

La Liga: Ronaldo hits back-heeled goal to help Real extend lead at top – Video

Salman Zahoor February 27, 2012 0

The Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo once again showed his worth for his Spanish club Real Madrid on Sunday when his magical goal helped the club extend their lead in the La Liga

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FIH Road to London 2012: India qualify for Olympics

FIH Road to London 2012: India qualify for Olympics

Abhishek Manroa February 27, 2012 0

India cruised into London Olympic Games with a ruthless show at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium on Sunday as they scathed France 8-1 to clinch the FIH Road to London 2012 tournament, an Olympics qualifying

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TSE Exclusive: Interview with pilot who flew Mohammad Aamir back home

TSE Exclusive: Interview with pilot who flew Mohammad Aamir back home

Bipin Dani February 27, 2012 0

It has been a normal practice for the current day players to travel in a business class, however, the disgraced Pakistani pace-bowler, Mohammad Aamir travelled to Lahore from London's Heathrow Airport (Pakistan International Airlines,

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