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- India v Pakistan at ICC Events: Major rivalries
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- ICC Champions Trophy - India's year-wise performance
- Good platform for youngsters says MS Dhoni: CT2013
| India v Pakistan at ICC Events: Major rivalries Posted: 29 May 2013 04:19 AM PDT  It may have been a neutral venue but huge swathes of supporters from both teams packed in the Manchester venue for a memorable day's play. Sachin Tendulkar (45) and Rahul Dravid (61) gave India a good platform before Mohammad Azharuddin (59) issued a final flourish in their 227 for six. Javagal Srinath picked up two early wickets in the reply and then Venkatesh Prasad helped himself to the man-of-the-match award with five for 27 as Pakistan were bundled out for 180. India v Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup, 1 March 2003, Centurion Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar's 101 was the highlight of his team's 273 for seven - a total that seemed likely to test India at the midway stage. That was not to account for Sachin Tendulkar, whose 75-ball 98 took India to within 100 of the target with more than 22 overs to go. Rahul Dravid (44 not out) and Yuvraj Singh (50 not out) took advantage of the platform to see their side home by six wickets. India v Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy, 19 September 2004, Edgbaston Standing out from India's otherwise impregnable record over its great rival in ICC tournaments are two ICC Champions Trophy victories for Pakistan, including this Pool C match in Birmingham. Pakistan did the hard work by dismissing India for just 200 - Naved-ul-Hasan and Shoaib Akhtar claimed four wickets each - but then nearly messed it up in the reply. Inzamam-ul-Haq (41) and Yousuf Youhana - now Mohammad Yousuf - got their team to 102 for three before India started to chip away at the batting card. Yousuf (81 not out) held his nerve to guide Pakistan home with four balls and three wickets in hand. India v Pakistan, ICC World Twenty20, 24 September 2007, Johannesburg There could not have been a better way to mark the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 final as India and Pakistan fought out a classic encounter at the Wanderers Stadium. Gautam Gambhir (75 off 54 balls) was the mainstay of the India innings before Rohit Sharma (30 not out off 16 balls) took his side up to 157 for five. Pakistan's chase was faltering at 77 for six but then Misbah-ul-Haq (43) steered his side to the brink of victory. Then, with four balls remaining he was dismissed to give India a five-run victory. India v Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup, 30 March 2011, Mohali A match of fluctuating fortunes was eventually decided in favour of the hosts by 29 runs to give them a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup final. Sachin Tendulkar was once again to the fore against India's fierce rivals, riding his luck on the way to top-scoring with 85. No other batsman reached 50 as Pakistan kept the total down to manageable proportions at 260 for nine. Wahab Riaz was the pick of the bowlers with five for 46. With the reply on 103 for two, Yuvraj Singh then made a double breakthrough that swung the match towards India. Misbah-ul-Haq's 56 provided little more than damage limitation before he was the last man out. source: icc-cricket.com |
| ICC Champions Trophy 2013 - Broadcasters List Posted: 29 May 2013 04:19 AM PDT  In less than a week's time, the world's top eight ODI teams be playing across three venues in England and Wales and host broadcaster and ICC global media rights partner STAR Sports is gearing up its production to make sure the people in close to 180 territories, will enjoy an unrivaled spectator experience, all from the comfort of their living rooms. The event is set to reach an audience of 1.5 billion, thanks to new and extended agreements secured by STAR Sports. This includes the continuance of long-term partnerships with Fox Sports in Australia, BSkyB in the UK, Sky TV in New Zealand, SuperSport in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa and Pehla in the Middle East and North Africa. It also includes the groundbreaking partnership with ESPN in the US and Caribbean and the continued coverage of the ICC events on terrestrial television in Pakistan via PTV, Bangladesh via BTV and Sri Lanka via CSN. Following on from the world class production of the ICC World Twenty20 last year, STAR Sports will once again produce High Definition (HD) broadcast coverage using 29 cameras, including Spydercam, enhanced Hawkeye cameras, Hot Spot and Ultra Motion cameras. There is an array of on-air enhancements, including the first ever broadcast of an ICC event in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, and compelling graphic presentation to accompany the insightful and trusted voices of its expert group of commentators. The live world feed broadcast will feature 16 commentators and legends of the game from the leading participating countries. These include Michael Atherton, Michael Holding, Nasser Hussain, Shane Warne, David Lloyd, Pommie Mbangwa, Ramiz Raja, Russell Arnold, Sanjay Manjrekar, Simon Doull, Sourav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar, Tom Moody, Wasim Akram, Alan Wilkins and Harsha Bhogle. Commenting on his involvement in the tournament, Hussain said: "I'm really looking forward to being part of the Star Sports commentary team for the ICC Champions Trophy for what I'm sure will be top class coverage of the event. It's great to have the best eight teams in the world here in England and Wales. The atmosphere will be electric." Meanwhile, Atherton added: "The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the best events in cricket. Every game matters and they'll be played in front of big crowds in the UK. All the teams have a chance of winning – it's absolutely wide open. I can't wait to join the Star Sports team". David Richardson, ICC Chief Executive, said: "The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 will showcase the best teams in the world and to complement the on-field action, ICC and STAR Sports will ensure the best possible coverage to the widest audience ever for an international 50-over event. "For those people around the world who can't be in England and Wales in person this June, STAR Sports' distribution efforts have ensured that 1.5 billion people across the globe can view every single ODI of the tournament from the comfort of their own home." Nitin Kukreja, STAR Sports, said, "The ICC Champions Trophy is a true test of cricketing excellence with the top eight ODI teams going head to head to be crowned - Champions. "Star Sports will leave no stone unturned to bring this spectacle live to all our viewers across the world in a manner befitting the stature of this marquee property. "Star Sports is working with the International Cricket Council to deliver a world-class production for viewers worldwide. With a range of special programming, on-air enhancements, brand new camera angles, state-of-the-art graphics along with a high quality team of analysts comprising some of the great names of international cricket Star Sports intends to take fan engagement to levels not seen before by redefining the way international cricket has been showcased till date." A full list of broadcasters for warm-up matches can be found here. A full list of broadcasters for the tournament matches can be found here Tweet about the ICC Champions Trophy using the official tournament hashtag #ct13 |
| ICC Champions Trophy - India's year-wise performance Posted: 29 May 2013 12:17 AM PDT  The ICC Champions Trophy is the only crown missing from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cabinet. He captained India in the 2009-10 edition of the 50-over tournament but India failed miserably and were unable to qualify for the semi-finals. India's pride was hurt when they lost to traditional rivals Pakistan and the match against Australia was washed out. Under Dhoni's captaincy India have scaled cricket's top summits. After India won the inaugural ICC T20 world championship in 2007, Dhoni's men clinched the 2011 World Cup and also became the No. 1 Test team in the world. This is the last edition of the Champions Trophy, which started in 1998 in Dhaka as the Mini World Cup. India will open the 2013 tournament against South Africa on June 6 in Cardiff in Wales and follow it up with matches against the West Indies (The Oval, June 11) and Pakistan (Edgbaston, June 15) in the group stages. India have never beaten Pakistan in the tournament's history plus revenge will be on their minds especially after losing 2-1 to the Men in Green in a 3-match ODI series at home in December 2012. India ended runners-up to New Zealand in 2000 (Nairobi) and in 2002, shared the title with hosts Sri Lanka after the final was washed out twice. India's year-wise performance 1998 (Dhaka): Captained by Mohammad Azharuddin, India reached the semi-finals after knocking out Australia in the quarters, courtesy Sachin Tendulkar's 141-run knock and 4 wickets. However, India finally lost to the West Indies by 6 wickets. Squad: Mohammad Azharuddin (captain), Ajit Agarkar, Nikhil Chopra, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Ajay Jadeja, Sunil Joshi, Anil Kumble, V. V. S. Laxman, Nayan Mongia, Venkatesh Prasad, Robin Singh, Javagal Srinath, Sachin Tendulkar. 2000 (Nairobi): Sourav Ganguly-led India beat Australia again in quarterfinals by 20 runs. This time it was a young Yuvraj Singh who rose to the occasion and scored almost a-run-a-ball 84. In the semi-finals, Ganguly led from front and struck 141 as India hammered South Africa by 90 runs in the semi-finals. In the final against New Zealand, Ganguly's 117 went in vain as the Kiwis chased down India's 265-run target. A limping Chris Cairns bagged the Man of the Match award for his 102 not out. Squad: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Agarkar, Hemang Badani, Rahul Dravid, Vinod Kambli, Anil Kumble, Sunil Joshi, Robin Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Sridharan Sriram, Venkatesh Prasad, Vijay Dahiya (wicket-keeper), Zaheer Khan. 2002 (Sri Lanka): This time the Sourav Ganguly-led side bettered its performance by finishing joint winners with hosts Sri Lanka after the final was washed out twice in the island nation. It was Ganguly's young brigade of Mohammad Kaif, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj that showcased their talent with match-winning performances. Squad: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Dinesh Mongia, Mohammad Kaif, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ajit Agarkar, Yuvraj Singh, Jai Prakash Yadav, Ashish Nehra, VVS Laxman, Javagal Srinath. 2004 (England): India started the tourney well against Kenya, beating them 98 runs. India lost to Pakistan by 3 wickets in a low-scoring game at Edgbaston. This was the first time that the traditional rivals met in the tournament's history. The defeat against Pakistan ended India's campaign and they lost out on a semi-finals spot for the first time in event's history. Squad: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, Ajit Agarkar, Dinesh Karthik, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ashish Nehra, Irfan Pathan, Rohan Gavaskar. 2006 (India): Under the leadership of Rahul Dravid, India did not make the semifinals. After India managed to beat England by four wickets in their first match, they lost to the West Indies and Australia in their next games. Dravid's 52 against Australia went in vain as India lost by 6 wickets. Squad: Rahul Dravid (captain), Ajit Agarkar, MS Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Kaif, Dinesh Mongia, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, Ramesh Powar, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, RP Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh. 2009 (South Africa): India entered the tournament as favourites but once again failed to make the semifinals. Chasing a 303-run target, India lost their opening match against Pakistan by 54 runs. Their next game against Australia was washed out. However, India registered a convincing 7-wicket win over the West Indies. Virat Kohli played a vital 79-run knock off 104 balls to ensure India did not return home winless. Squad: MS Dhoni (c & wk), Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir (vc), Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Praveen Kumar, Amit Mishra, Abhishek Nayar, Ashish Nehra, Yusuf Pathan, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh. Indian squad for 2013 tournament in England: MS Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, M Vijay, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Vinay Kumar. |
| Good platform for youngsters says MS Dhoni: CT2013 Posted: 28 May 2013 11:07 PM PDT  Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday said that his Team India has got the "right mix" in the fast bowling department that could exploit the seamer-friendly conditions during the Champions Trophy in England. Bhuvaneshvar Kumar has impressed in a few opportunities he has got to play for the country. Umesh Yadav has regained fitness and Ishant Sharma did well for his side Sunrisers Hyderabad during the just-concluded IPL. (Also Read: India Squad-ICC Champions Trophy 2013) The trio will have a crucial role to play in the favourable conditions in England. "When it comes to the fast bowling department, there are people who can exploit the conditions. Someone like Bhuvneshwar (Kumar) can swing the ball, there is Umesh (Yadav) who has pace. It's a good department," Dhoni told reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday. The team is leaving for England later tonight (Tuesday night) for the June 6-23 tournament. "They need to adjust to the new (ODI) rules. it's important how quickly they adjust to the length and bowl in the right areas. We have got the right mix," he added. The India skipper indicated that the team was free of injuries. "There is no official report from the physio so it's a good sign." India are clubbed with Pakistan, South Africa and the West Indies in group B, but it is the match against the arch-rival on June 15 that is most eagerly awaited. "Both sides are balanced, (Saeed) Ajmal is a mystery bowler, we need to figure him out," Dhoni said. Dhoni also wants openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan to utilise the opportunity. "Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan have done well in Tests, ODIs is different but as (coach) Duncan (Fletcher) said, it's a good opportunity for them to capitalise." Talking about modifications in ODI rules, Dhoni said, "There are a few challenges, especially with the rule changes in ODIs. It will be the first time we will be playing outside the sub-continent after the rule change." And about the tournament, he said, "We have never won a Champions Trophy, this is a good opportunity for us, the tournament is being played for the last time so this is our last opportunity." India and Sri Lanka were joint winners in 2002 when rain had washed out the summit clash. "We have got a balanced side. We will have a lot of time to prepare ourselves... there are also two warm-up matches. "Lot depends on the conditions. It's a good platform for youngsters to prove themselves in international level, there are few places up for grabs. Everything looking good now, there are lot of time in between the three matches in the league stage. Asked about the team's last tour of England where India lost all the ODIs after being whitewashed in the Test series, he said, "The last time in England we didn't do well in the Test series, but in the ODIs we were decent, rain was a big factor and then losing all the tosses... it was difficult for the spinners to use the wet ball," he said. source: ndtv.com |
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