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Sachin Tendulkar apart, its VVS Laxman who will be most feared by Australia
Unlike in Taunton against Somerset a few months ago, it was a relief to see the Indians get off to an encouraging start in the two-day warm-up fixture against Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI (CAC XI), at least on the batting … Continue reading
Huge crowd tipped to farewell Tendulkar
A bumper crowd is expected at the MCG on Boxing Day as cricket fans prepare for a likely Australian farewell to star Indian batsmen Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. Cricket Australia officials are banking on more than 75,000 … Continue reading
Virat Kohli would do well to adapt Sachin Tendulkar’s modesty and respect for tradition
Let’s make one thing clear, Virat Kohli is an immensely talented batsman. Kohli is at the head of a new generation of Indian batsmen, including Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane that promises the handover of power from the … Continue reading
Dravid, Laxman, Tendulkar to leave early for Australia
The Test specialists of the Indian squad will leave early for Australia, even as the ODI team completes its home assignment against West Indies. A board official told ESPNcricinfo that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ishant Sharma and Pragyan … Continue reading
Even Agarkar got one but Sachin, Laxman and Dravid still waiting
Which is the one batting feat that Ajit Agarkar has achieved but India’s batting legends Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid are still in a hunt for? It’s a century at Lord’s, also called the Mecca of cricket. Even … Continue reading
Sachin and Kallis on top in ICC Test rankings
Despite not being in international action of late, Sachin Tendulkar and South African Jacques Kallis continue to jointly top the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen. Both legends of the game have garnered 883 points each in the latest rankings … Continue reading
Gambhir, Yuvraj out; Tendulkar rested for Windies tour
Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh were left out of India’s entire tour of the West Indies as the national selectors announced the 16-member squad for the Test series next month. Tamil Nadu opener Abhinav Mukund was the lone … Continue reading