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Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal
Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized Ricky Ponting who had also achieved this feat in past.
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Legendary pacer of Australia, Glenn McGrath inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. It will be a thirdentry in 2012-13 after Enid Bakewell and Brian Lara. McGrath will be 68th male member of the Hall of Fame. McGrath has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Studying Bats to get clues to immunity, longevity in man
A team of researchers at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) conducted an extensive research into bats and bat borne viruses, and their potential effects on the human population. Their study provides an insight into the evolution of the bat’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
‘Mr. Cricket’ Mike Hussey to retire from Test cricket
Australian batsman Mike Hussey will retire from Test cricket after the final match of the series against Sri Lanka at Sydney starting on January 3, 2013. It will be his 79th and final Test. He will however play the ODI ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Australia wins Hockey Champions Trophy, India loses Bronze to Pakistan
Australia won Champions Trophy 2012 by defeating the Netherlands in the finals held in Melbourne, Australia. India lost the chance to capture bronze as it was defeated by Pakistan. Final Result: 1. Australia: Champions 2. The Netherlands: Silver 3. Pakistan: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Ponting declares retirement from Test cricket
Ricky Thomas Ponting Former captain of Australian cricket team, Ricky Ponting has announced retirement from Test cricket. His retirement has come after South Africa defeated Australia in the third test match in Perth to win the series. Test Matches: Matches: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Sports Current Affairs