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March 31, 2011 1:33 PM

India storm into World Cup final; beat Pakistan by 29 runs

India stormed into the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup beating Pakistan by 29 runs in the second semi-final at Mohali last night. Batting first after winning the toss, India were restricted to a modest 260 for nine by their arch-rivals. Sachin Tendulkar, who was declared Man of the Match, was the...

March 31, 2011 10:21 AM

Clarke appointed as Australian skipper of Test, ODI teams

Michael Clarke was appointed as captain of Australia's Test and one-day cricket teams, a day after embattled Ricky Ponting stepped down after the team's unceremonious exit from the ongoing World Cup.Clarke, nicknamed 'Pup', who became Australia's 43rd Tes...

March 31, 2011 8:33 AM

Sri Lanka team arrives for World Cup final

The Sri Lanka team led by Kumar Sangakkara arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon to play in the cricket World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2.Having defeated New Zealand by five wickets yesterday at Colombo in the first semi-final, Sri Lanka are all set to play their second successiv...

March 31, 2011 8:32 AM

Sehwag, Dhoni complete 1,000 ODI runs against Pakistan

Indian opener Virender Sehwag and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today completed their 1,000 runs against Pakistan in One-day Internationals during the high-octane second semi-final of the World Cup in Mohali.Sehwag hit the third ball of the semifinal off pacer Umar Gul to the cover boundary to touch ...

March 30, 2011 3:57 PM

ICC World Cup 2011 2nd Semifinal: India 116/2

In the second semifinal of the ICC world cup cricket tournament, at Mohali India were 116 for 2 in 18.5 overs against Pakistan when reports last came in. Earliar India won the toss and elected to bat.

March 30, 2011 2:15 PM

Elaborate security arrangements in Mohali and Chandigarh

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Mohali and Chandigarh. A multi-layered security blanket has been put in place in and around the stadium at Mohali. Special Protection Group, National Security Guard, Central and State police have been deployed to ensure full-proof security for a larg...

March 30, 2011 1:25 PM

Ricky Ponting resigns as captain

Australian batsman, Ricky Ponting who led the side in the on-going ICC Cricket World Cup, has stepped down as the captain of the team in all forms of the game. He will now continue, as a batsman in the team and Michael Clarke will be named as the new captain. The decision comes after the shocking ex...

March 30, 2011 12:32 PM

World Cup Cricket fever grips MP Legislative Assembly

The World Cup Cricket fever has gripped Madhya Pradesh also. AIR Bhopal correspondent reports that in the state Legislative Assembly, the House offered good wishes for the success of the Indian cricketers in the world cup semi final.

March 30, 2011 9:31 AM

Elaborate security arrangements in Mohali and Chandigarh

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Mohali and Chandigarh. A multi-layered security blanket has been put in place in and around the stadium at Mohali. Special Protection Group, National Security Guard, Central and State police have been deployed to ensure full-proof security for a larg...

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