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Gambhir, Sachin centuries deny Lanka; first Test ends in tame draw
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Fighting, back-to-the-wall centuries by Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar and an equally impressive unbeaten half-century by V V S Laxman enabled India to force a draw against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium here today.
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'Special Khichdi' awaits master blaster at Kanpur
Kanpur, Nov 20 : Lots of bouquets, best wishes of the fans and 'special khichdi' awaits master blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he reaches here tomorrow for the second Test between India and Srilanka commencing on November 24.
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Bradman inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Melbourne, Nov.20 : One of the best-known names in world sport, the late Don Bradman, was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Bradman Oration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
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It will be a close series, says Dhoni
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : After a match-saving performance by the batsmen in the first Test, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday said the series against Sri Lanka will be a close one.
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Gambhir, Tendulkar help India take slim lead
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Gritty knocks from Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar on the fifth and the final day took India to the threshold of a draw in the first cricket Test and spoil Sri Lanka's hope of their maiden win on Indian soil here Friday.
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Resolute Indian batting frustrates Lankans in quest for victory
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : Resolute batting by the Indians and a lifeless pitch combined to keep Sri Lankans dream of winning a Test in India a dream only as the hosts reached 341 for four wickets at tea on the final day of the first Test being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.
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India take lead over Sri Lanka at tea
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : India were 341 for four in their second innings against Sri Lanka at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test here Friday.
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Clarke to lead Australians against All Star Team
Melbourne, Nov 20 : Michael Clarke, who missed the ODI series in India due to a back injury, will lead the Australians against Shane Warne-led All Star team in Sunday night's All Star Twenty20 match at the Gabba in Brisbane.
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Gambhir's ton sustains India's hopes of saving first Test
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 : A brilliant unbeaten century by opener Gautam Gambhir kept India's hopes alive of saving the match as the hosts reached 256 runs for 3 wickets at lunch on the fifth and final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.
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PCB yet to approach government for IPL clearance: Jilani
Lahore, Nov 20 : The participation of Pakistani players in the third edition of the IPL seemed to be in jeopardy after Sports Minister Aftab Shah Jilani said the PCB is 'yet to seek any government clearance' for the cricketers.
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Australia's selectors must heed lessons of Ashes defeat: Roebuck
Sydney, Nov.20 : Australian cricket needs to face the facts. They have lost three of their past five Test series, and as far as the selectors are concerned, the backslapping notwithstanding, it is a point to ponder over, feels weel known cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.
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Hussey's 'burning desire' to win Ashes back
Melbourne, Nov 20 : After clinging on to his spot for the first Test against the West Indies, left-hand batsman Mike Hussey has set his sights on helping Australia regain the Ashes next year.
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Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash
Brisbane (Australia), Nov.20 : Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team against a Michael Clarke-led Australian XI in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday.
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State Cricket Academy was revived: Kirmani
Mangalore, Nov 19 : The Karnataka State Cricket Academy Director Syed Kirmani today said that the Academy, which had remained non-functional since last five years, had been revived and poised to take up activities to promote cricket, mainly coaching in the six zones.
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Need good, determined effort from batters tomorrow: Kirsten
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Expressing concern over India's precarious position in the first Test against Sri Lanka here, coach Gary Kirsten today said the batsmen need to produce a determined and concentrated effort tomorrow in order to save the match.
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We need to stick to basics tomorrow: Prasanna Jayawardene
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene, who made a brilliant unbeaten hundred today, felt that his team should not put too much pressure on themselves and need to stick to the basics if they want to beat India tomorrow.
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India fighting to save first Test against Sri Lanka
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : India are fighting hard to prevent Sri Lanka from winning their first Test on Indian soil by giving themselves a fair chance of batting out the fifth and last day for the first cricket Test here Friday.
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Younis to be available for Australia series
Karachi, Nov 19 : Less than a week after withdrawing from the ongoing tour of New Zealand, Younis Khan indicated that he would be available for the series against Australia that will begin with the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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Sehwag, Gambhir give India a strong start
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir gave a good start as India made 77 for no loss in the second innings at tea after Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 760 for seven on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Thursday.
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India trail Sri Lanka by 257 runs at tea
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir weathered a tricky hour before tea taking the home team safely to the break without losing any wicket having put on 77 runs on the fourth day of the first Test being played at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera here today.
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Karnataka aided by tons from Pawan, Verma inching towards lead
Mysore, Nov 19 : Aided by centuries struck by K B Pawan and Amit Verma, Karnataka inched closer towards gaining the crucial first innings lead over Bengal by reaching 310 for four at lunch on the third-day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group B cricket match being played at Gangotri Glades stadium, here.
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Sachin, Gilly to play T20 cricket in England
London, Nov 19 : India's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and former Australian Wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist as set to sign contracts to play Twenty20 cricket for Middlesex next season, 'The Daily Telegraph' reported.
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