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NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013

Umesh Yadav believes Zaheer Khan’s presence will help him grow as bowler

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav is relieved that he is back in the scheme of things but the bigger reason for his happiness is that senior pro Zaheer Khan will be around during India's upcoming tour of South Africa to guide the junior bowlers.

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Baba Aparajith, Manish Pandey guide South Zone to 213/3 on Day 1 of Duleep Trophy match against West Zone

Responsible batting by young Tamil Nadu all-rounder Baba Aparajith and talented Karnataka batsmen Manish Pandey to guide South Zone to 213 for three at stumps on the first day of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal match against West Zone at the Chepauk in Chennai on Thursday.

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VVS Laxman backs India to triumph against Australia in ODI series

Former Test batsman VVS Laxman believes the current Indian cricket team is hungry for more success and backed the hosts to triumph over Australia in the upcoming limited-over series.

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Yuvraj Singh only senior to impress amongst host of youngsters in NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013

The Yuvraj Singh-led India Blue maintained their winning record to clinch the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013 with a 50-run victory over Virat Kohli’s Delhi. It was a series that saw players from two ends of the spectrum participate and look to gain from their performances. While some seniors were looking for a way back, the younger lot was out there to prove a point. Prakash Govindasreenivasan and Abhijit Banare look back at the tournament and the performers.

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Yuvraj Singh all set to make India comeback against Australia

 Star batsman Yuvraj Singh is all set to make a comeback into India's limited overs squad following some good performances when the selectors meet on Monday to decide on the team for the lone T20 International as well as the first three ODIs.

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India Blue win NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013 with 50-run victory over Delhi in final

Riding on Manish Pandey's knock of 62 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-wicket burst, India Blue registered a comprehensive win by 50 runs over Delhi in the final of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

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NKP Salve Challenger Trophy final, India Blue vs Delhi: India Blue dismiss Delhi for 224 to clinch title

India Blue skipper Yuvraj Singh won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi in the final of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy in Indore.

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Abhishek Nayar: A fine all-rounder inching closer to earning his rightful due

Since Irfan Pathan, India has hardly found an all-rounder who can bowl medium pace. While Abhishek Nayar has squandered opportunities to hog the limelight during various seasons of Indian Premier League, his impressive performances in NKP Salve Challenger Trophy might finally help him earn his rightful due ahead of the home series against Australia. Abhijit Banare elaborates upon the value of this fine all-rounder.

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Unmukt Chand’s century guides Delhi to 112-run victory over India Red in NKP Salve Challenger Trophy

The immensely talented Unmukt Chand again showed his ability to rise to the occasion as his stroke-filled century guided Delhi to the final of the NKP Salve Challenger series with a thumping 112-run win over India Red in the last round robin league match in Indore on Saturday.

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NKP Salve Challenger Trophy: Losing its sheen and purpose

Once regarded as India’s premier domestic one-day tournament featuring all top players in the country, the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy has been reduced to nothing but a platform for young players to make a mark and providing the fringe players a chance to make a comeback to the national side. Devarchit Varma explains...

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