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Nasser Hussain retires from cricket after a last hurrah

Nasser Hussain retires from cricket after a last hurrah

On May 24, 2004, former England captain Nasser Hussain scored a match-winning unbeaten century at Lord's in the first Test against New Zealand. Three days later, Hussain was to shock the world. Jaideep Vaidya has more on the dramatic events that unfolded.

Jaideep Vaidya, Moments in history, Nasser Hussain, Duncan Fletcher, Graham Thorpe, Andrew Strauss, England, Nasser Hussain retirement, New Zealand, England vs New Zealand 2004

May 24 2013, 12:48 pm

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Dhoni incident in Barbados is action replay of Tendulkar in IPL4

Dhoni incident in Barbados is action replay of Tendulkar in IPL4

By Nishad Pai Vaidya The Indian captain was unaware what fate had in store for him in the second Test. Dhoni was given out off a wrong replay in the first innings of the second Test at Barbados. This incident is similar to what happened with Sachin Tendulkar during Mumbai Indians’ Indian Premier League (IPL) match in April which was first reported by CricketCountry.

MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, India, West Indies, Australia, WI vs Ind, IPL, ICC, Nishad Pai Vaidya

July 1 2011, 11:29 am

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IPL 2013: Behind-the-scene reports of the CSK-Mumbai Indians match

IPL 2013: Behind-the-scene reports of the CSK-Mumbai Indians match

With all the drama and action happening off-field, tuning into the match seemed rather difficult. It is a testament to our passion for cricket and relentless commitment towards reporting events as they take place that we sacrificed NewsHour, flushed every bit of doubt, cynicism and analytical thinking from our minds and hearts, and sat down to watch the first of the playoffs.

UnReal Mama, Humour, Cricket Humour, Anil Kumble, Rohit Sharma, CSK vs MI, The UnReal Times, Sir Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar

May 22 2013, 5:06 pm

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Neha Dhupia signs Karan Johars next project

Neha Dhupia signs Karan Johar's next project

The curvaceous babe will work with a big production house after a long gap Neha Dhupia has been to small-budget filmmakers, what Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are to the Chopras and the Johars. ‘Coz the Maximum lady, with a rare combination of beauty and talent, has been a

Action Replay, Chopra, Dharma production, Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local, Emraan Hashmi, Johar, Kangana Ranaut, Kangna Ranaut, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia, Phas Gaye Re Obama, Singh is Kingg

June 13 2012, 5:47 pm

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Ali Bacher: The man who played important roles in South African cricket, before and after the ban

Ali Bacher: The man who played important roles in South African cricket, before and after the ban

Ali Bacher, born May 24, 1942, led South Africa in four victorious Test matches against Australia in their last series before isolation. It was also his indefatigable efforts which finally succeeded in ensuring the return of the nation to the international fold. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at his life and career on his 71st birthday.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Ali Bacher, Kevin Pietersen, Steve Tshwete, ICC, CSA, South Africa, Clive Rice, Gerald Majola

May 24 2013, 1:53 pm

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IPL: Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya bludgeon Kolkata Knight Riders into submission

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya bludgeon Kolkata Knight Riders into submission

On April 27, 2009, Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya stunned the Kolkata Knight Riders with a partnership that turned the clocks back to the 1990s. Their class at Port Elizabeth helped setup a convincing victory for the Mumbai Indians. Nishad Pai Vaidya revisits that encounter.

Nishad Pai Vaidya, Moments in history, IPL Moments in History, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, MI, Sourav Ganguly, Brendon McCullum, Great innings in IPL

April 27 2013, 12:25 pm

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Denis Compton: The knight in shining armour of English cricket

Denis Compton: The knight in shining armour of English cricket

Denis Compton, born May 23, 1918, was one of the greatest batsmen of England whose career might have traced even higher paths if he had not been hampered by a near-crippling knee injury. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the knight in shining armour of English cricket who brightened up the drab post-War days of the country with his breath-taking batting.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Denis Compton, England, Alex James, Arsenal, Arsenal vs Liverpool 1950, Middlesex, Leslie Compton, Gubby Allen

May 23 2013, 2:14 pm

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