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Australia tour of India 2013

Rohit Sharma: Winning ODI series against Australia more heartening

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who slammed a 158-ball 209 against Australia in the seventh and final One-Day International at the Chinnaswamy Stadium to set up a 57-run win for the hosts, thinks that winning the series over Australia is more heartening. Rohit wrote himself into the record books Saturday, becoming only the third cricketer after… Continue reading Rohit Sharma: Winning ODI series against Australia more heartening

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India trump Australia by 57 runs in Bangalore to clinch ODI series

India thrashed Australia by 57 runs in a high-scoring seventh and final One-Day International at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday.  Rohit Sharma wrote himself into the record books Saturday, becoming only the third cricketer after compatriots Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to score a double century in ODIs. Sharma struck 209 off 158… Continue reading India trump Australia by 57 runs in Bangalore to clinch ODI series

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India vs Australia 2013: Did Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina cross the line by mocking Shane Watson’s injury?

Even as the Indian team registered a 57-run win to clinch the seven-match One-Day International (ODI) series 3-2 against Australia in Bangalore, a couple of on-field antics that could have easily been avoided, will be hard to ignore. In the name of sledging and unsettling the opponent, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina treaded a path they shouldn’t have, when they mocked Shane Watson’s hamstring pull during the latter’s batting. Prakash Govindasreenivasan questions whether the continued success is giving unnecessary liberties to the current 'young brigade’ and if the Indian duo were guilty of crossing the line.

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Rohit Sharma’s 209: Comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag’s double tons

Rohit Sharma made his entry in the elite club of double centurions in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Rohit’s innings of 209 was the third ODI double century after Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 200 against South Africa at Gwalior in 2010 and Virender Sehwag’s 219 against West Indies at Indore in 2011.

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Rohit Sharma says new fielding rules helped him score double ton

Double centurion Rohit Sharma on Sunday said the new rule of five fielders inside the circle helped him to go for the coveted landmark as India clinched the seven-match ODI series against Australia 3-2 with an easy win.

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Rohit Sharma’s transformation after opening the batting is similar to that of Sachin Tendulkar

Rohit Sharma’s innings of 209 suggests that he is ready to take his game to the next level. His performances since being promoted to open the batting have been stunning and he is gradually shedding the tag of the enigmatic batsman, whose talent was never in question, but performance did not match it. Nishad Pai Vaidya examines certain stats and evaluates the change in Rohit after the promotion.

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Rohit Sharma slams 209 against Australia in 7th ODI

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma roared his way into the history books by smashing a scintillating double century and re-wrote the record for highest number of sixes in an innings by hitting the ball 16 times over the fence on a day when quite a few other records were rewritten. Australian bowlers bore the brunt of Sharma's fury with the young batsman… Continue reading Rohit Sharma slams 209 against Australia in 7th ODI

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India beat Australia by 57 runs to clinch series

Rohit Sharma smashed his way into the record books with a stunning 209 as the Indian cricket team provided the perfect Diwali gift to the nation with a 57-run victory in the the series-deciding final ODI against Australia to clinch the rubber 3-2 here Saturday night. The 26-year-old Rohit gave a breathtaking display to power… Continue reading India beat Australia by 57 runs to clinch series

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India vs Australia 2013: MS Dhoni praises batsmen, feels death bowling needs improvement

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was pleased with the way his top-order performed in the seven-match ODI series against Australia but said the team's death bowling needs improvement.

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Rohit Sharma’s 209 vs Australia at Bangalore

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