Category: Cricket
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Cricketers’ wives at IPL 7 post selfies
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The wives of cricketers participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL 7) tournament currently being played in Sharjah have been busy posting selfies on Twitter. The photos have gone viral and have been widely circulated in various media. Seen here are the wives of star cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Balaji,…
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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Modelling bug bites Shikhar Dhawan
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While most Indian cricket fans remember Shikhar Dhawan for his 248-run knock in Pretoria as he guided India A to a 39-run victory over South Africa A earlier this year, there’s another reason the 27-year old batsman is going to give his fans to remember. With his unkempt, devil-may-care-attitude, Shikhar…
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IPL attracts 14m online views
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) website recorded 13.7 million views, as against 8.8 million views last year in the first week of the tournament, including the opening ceremony. New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14% each, with Mumbai coming in a close second at 13%. This leap reflects…
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Kolaveri maker releases Sachin song
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South Indian actor-turned-singer Dhanush has released his latest song – The Sachin Song, in a tribute to India’s most adored cricket superstar – Sachin Tendulkar. Announcing the release of the song on Twitter, the Kolaveri-fame singer said:Â “THE SACHIN song officially out 4am today. let’s sing along-u. A humble attempt from…
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Taslima denies advising Sachin against Sathya
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Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen has denied a media report which claims that the noted Bangladeshi writer had “advised the cricketing world’s god, Sachin Tendulkar, not to pray for Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away on Sunday morning.” Protesting against the media report, Taslima tweeted: “Times of India’s headline is ‘Taslima…
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World Cup final: Wankhede pitch to help bowlers
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The Wankhede Stadium wicket for the ICC World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka will be a slow turner, according to the pitch curator, Sudhir Naik. This is like most wickets in the subcontinent during this time of the year, says Naik who is a former India player. If the…
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Sachin takes India to World Cup final
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India has entered the final of the ICC World Cup, thanks to a heroic knock by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin was awarded the man of the match award. Batting first, India put a modest target of 260 for Pakistan to chase, but Pakistan struggled to chase the total. Pakistan…
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Will India-Pakistan match be affected by rain?
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India-Pakistan cricket match in Mohali came under clouds with a drizle and light storm in Chandigarh just the night before the crucial ICC World Cup match. However, the met department is predicting the weather to be clear for the match. The temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees, with…
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PETA asks Poonam Pandey to strip for animals
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While aspiring Indian model Poonam Pandey reiterated her promise to remove clothes if India wins the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday, an NGO has appealed to the 19-year old to strip for animals. In an open letter to the Kingfisher model, PETA India’s chief functionary, Poorva Joshipura,…
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PETA wants cricket balls banned
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Spare a thought for hapless cows while you enjoy the final battle between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Cricket balls are made of leather, which is procured after slaughtering defenceless animals. In India, where much of the world’s leather comes from, cattle are marched for days…
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India-Pak Cricket to slow down work in India
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The India-Pakistan cricket match in Mohali in a semi-final of the ICC World Cup is going to be a work-stopper. Described as the battle of battles, this mother of all cricket matches is likely to stop work throughout India. Sensing the potential impact of the India-Pakistan world cup match on…
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42M Indians watched ICC World Cup so far
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First 4 non-India matches get high TV rankings Indians are enjoying the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in a big way. While Indians glued to their television set during India’s first ICC World Cup match, with a television rating of 10.3 TVR, they also watched non-India matches in high numbers,…
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Two Kiwis return home from Cricket World Cup
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The New Zealand cricket team participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup in India will be short of two staff members. Dayle Shackel, the physiotherapist for the team, and trainer Bryan Stronach are returning to New Zealand to be with their families after the recent Christchurch earthquake extensively damaged their…
