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Arun Jaitley may represent India at ICC Annual Conference

Arun Jaitley may represent India at ICC Annual Conference

The impasse with regards to India's representative at the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) took a new turn as Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Arun Jaitley's name cropped up as a likely choice for the high-profile meeting in London on June 25.

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June 19 2013, 12:24 am

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England bowlers get reverse-swing quicker than other teams: AB de Villiers

England bowlers get reverse-swing quicker than other teams: AB de Villiers

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers expressed concerns over allegations of ball-tampering against the English side and seemed a bit amazed at the host bowlers' ability to reverse-swing the ball "a bit quicker than the rest of the teams" in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2013.

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June 18 2013, 7:51 pm

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Greig, Ranatunga & others can moan, BCCI will continue to flex its financial muscle

Greig, Ranatunga & others can moan, BCCI will continue to flex its financial muscle

By Venkat Balantrapu An overwhelming 69% of the international cricketers surveyed recently opined that the BCCI influences International Cricket Council (ICC)’s in decision making. In effect, the image of the apex body for cricket worldwide has taken a severe dent.

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June 16 2013, 6:08 pm

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1979 World Cup: India suffer shocking defeat against an Associate Nation

1979 World Cup: India suffer shocking defeat against an Associate Nation

On June 18, 1979, Sri Lanka, the then associate member of International Cricket Council (ICC) stunned India by playing fearless brand of cricket in Manchester. Positive batting coupled with incisive bowling were ingredients of a rare Sri Lankan win which was highly deserved. Sarang Bhalerao revisits the watershed moment in Sri Lankan cricket history.

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June 18 2013, 12:40 pm

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Mohammad Ashraful fans demanding symbolic punishment for match-fixing dispersed by police

Mohammad Ashraful fans demanding 'symbolic punishment' for match-fixing dispersed by police

Police on Sunday morning prevented fans from holding their scheduled human-chain programme demanding "symbolic punishment" only for ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Mohammad Ashraful who last week confessed to his role in match-fixing.

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June 9 2013, 4:58 pm

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