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As China laps up the plaudits for its staging of the Beijing Olympics, some within the world's most populous nation are turning their attention to cricket.

And having topped the overall medal table at an Olympic Games for the first time, the rest of the world ought to be aware of what Chi read more »
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Should Cricket Be An Olympic Sport ?

Any comments/suggestions/worries/questions ???

PS: Kiran can u add a Category called "Olympics" read more »
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Former India batsman Ashok Mankad passed away in Mumbai on Friday morning, at the age of 61. He is reported to have died in his sleep. Son of cricket legend Mulvantrai Himatial 'Vinoo' Mankad, Ashok was a decent right hand batsman, with a good range of strokes and sound temperament, allied to a cheerful disposition. A right-handed batsman, he played 22 Tests between 1969 and 1978, scoring 991 read more »
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The IPL that concluded yesterday has given initial stimulus to many new trends in the world of cricket. The tournament started as an answer to ICL by Subhash Chandra. There are many who called it a game of money or rather business to earn money. At the end of the day it was found that the team buyers are not necessarily making money in this circus. Some of them fell flat as their teams full of he read more »
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This short poem is written on IPL, ICL and all the other money games going around now. Iam a old timer of the game, i still prefer one dayers and tests played in white trousers and shirts. Not that i complain the colored dresses today, but i seriously hate the glamourization of the game. Cricket is killed. read more »
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As a choice between his job as a commentator, columnist and that of the chairman of the cricket committee, gavaskar has put down his papers as ICC chairman. Sunil gavaskar with his resignation to ICC sent a very clear message of how important the freedom of expression is to him. read more »
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Brilliant long detailed analysis of all the Twenty20 IPL teams.

Read if you are a cricket fan. Highly recommended by an amateur fan (me!) read more »
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The Maharashtra government today said "strict action" would be taken if cheerleaders violate the norms of decency at the April 27 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers here.

"When foreign dancers are allowed to perform in India, the government gives them work permits and performance licences read more »
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Sachin Tendulkar is an icon of the cricketing world. The adulation he commands the world over is unsurpassed. There is no sight as majestic and thrilling when Sachin is on song. In fact, the best thing about Sachin is the entertainment that he provides with his wholesome batting. read more »
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Chak diya

well done

now let them come to india.... we will sink them in the indian ocean, the bay of bengal and the arabian sea read more »
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Sunday was a delight for cricket fans and it was really special for young and old cricketers from mumbai. Well controlled knock of sachin oozing with experience and fiercy shot selection from young rohit sharma sank the aussies eleven in mere 45 overs. read more »
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Had it not been for movies like Rang De Basanti and Lage Raho Munnabhai , most youngsters wouldn't really know much about Gandhi and Bhagat Singh and the term patriotism would only have meant cricket.

Politics seems to be a big NO for Gen X. "I have better things to concentrate on. I have a career to make," says Naveen Raj, an MBA student in Mumbai. In fact, most youngsters today would rath read more »
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's parents have urged him to forget about the cash from his bumper Indian Premier League (IPL) contract and concentrate on cricket. The Chennai franchise of the money-spinning Twenty20 tournament lavished a $1.5 million (770,000 pounds) per year contract on the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman at a player auction in Mumbai on Wednesday. read more »
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Now that the "Teri Maaaki" and "Monki" issue has cooled down, we look at some of the sledging done in the past.Sure makes an interesting read.rnrnRod Marsh & Ian Botham : When Botham took guard in an Ashes match, Marsh welcommed hom to the wicket with the immortal words "So how's your wife and my kids?"rnrnDarryl Cullinan & Shane Warne: As Cullinan was on his way to the wicket, W read more »
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