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India clinches Asian Cricket Council Under-19s Asia Cup title
India displayed a clinical performance to beat hosts Sri Lanka and clinch the Asian Cricket Council Under-19s Asia Cup title. India beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs. India posted a competitive score of 273 in their 50 overs. Sri Lanka was ..
Anil Kumble named Chairman of ICC Cricket Committee
Former India cricketer and captain Anil Kumble was appointed as the new head of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) cricket committee. He replaced former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. About ICC Cricket Committee it is a 16-member committee which meets ..
Virat Kohli: ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year
The Indian Cricket team’s Vice-Captain, Virat Kohli was awarded as the ODI Cricketer of the year. He was honored with this title for smashing 1733 runs in 31 matches at an average of 66.65, which included eight centuries and six ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
India declines to 5th spot in ICC Test rankings
India slipped a position to the 5th spot in the ICC Test Championship rankings. The Indian team swapped positions with Pakistan. India was at no.1 position in 2011. The ICC test team ranking is as follows: England Australia South Africa ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
FIFA bans Myanmar for the 2018 World Cup Football
Myanmar banned from participating in qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup and fined $ 28,000 by FIFA. FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) banned Myanmar due to the trouble caused by the crowd in 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger, one of India’s greatest cricket captains passed away at Sir Ganga Ram hospital, New Delhi on 22 September 2011. He died due to respiratory failure leading to cardiac arrest. He was 70. ..