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Sarang Bhalerao

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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Sachin Tendulkar told Mumbai team on emotional final day: “We have a match to win and getting six points is our priority”

Sachin Tendulkar’s match-winning solo in Lahli was a fitting finale to his Ranji Trophy career. When the winning shot was hit, Tendulkar raised his arms while his mates gave a hero-like welcome back to the pavilion. Sarang Bhalerao caught up with Mumbai opener Kaustubh Pawar and cricket performance analyst Saurabh Walkar to talk about Sachin Tendulkar.

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Ravindra Jadeja’s analysis of 100 ODI wickets

Ravindra Jadeja became the third Indian left-arm spinner after Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh to take 100 One-Day International (ODI) wickets. Sarang Bhalerao analyses Jadeja’s figures for India in details.

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Sachin Tendulkar in Ranji Trophy: Detailed analysis of his record for Mumbai

Sachin Tendulkar played his last Ranji Trophy game for Mumbai. In 38 games, he has scored 18 centuries and 19 half-centuries at a whopping average in excess of 85. Sarang Bhalerao takes a look at the magical Tendulkar in numbers.

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Tanmay Mishra: A cricketer’s journey from World Cups to the maidans of Mumbai

Amidst the chaos that pervades Kenyan cricket, Tanmay Mishra has been the shining light. Currently Mishra is in Mumbai honing playing Division One cricket — which a challenging prospect according to him. Mishra says he is improving every single day and hopes he is able to share his experiences with Kenya and help them prosper. Cricket correspondent Sarang Bhalerao caught up with Mishra.

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Pakistan bowl West Indies out for 53; register a famous win in 1986 Faisalabad Test

On October 29, 1986, a stunning batting collapse ensued. Chasing a moderate target of 240 for a win, West Indies were reduced to 43 for nine by Pakistan thanks to an inspired bowling performance by leg-spinner Abdul Qadir. Sarang Bhalerao revisits one of Pakistan’s thumping win over strong West Indies side in Faisalabad.

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‘Sachin Tendulkar would think far ahead and would play according to the plan’

I saw a tiny 12-year-old Sachin Tendulkar at the Kamat Memorial Cricket Club, which was handled by Ramakant Achrekar sir. Sachin was very regular in the nets. The wickets during practice session were mud-tracks on which the ball used to do all sorts of tricks. But young Sachin would get into good position and had enough time to play his shots. He hated getting out in the nets and always put a price on his wicket.

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Pakistan register their maiden Test win routing India in 1952 Lucknow Test

On October 26, 1952, Fazal Mahmood bowled Pakistan to a comprehensive win over India at the University Ground, Lucknow on a jute-matting wicket. The surface perplexed the Indians casting a shadow of doubt in their minds. Sarang Bhalerao looks at the maiden triumph of Pakistan over their arch rivals.

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Daryll Cullinan scores chanceless 337 to become the highest individual scorer in history of South African First-Class cricket

On October 25, 1993, Daryll Cullinan scored a chanceless 337 which is the highest score in the history of South African domestic cricket. Sarang Bhalerao takes a look at the record-breaking innings by the stylish Cullinan.

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Alex Tudor: A promising fast bowler whose career was curtailed by spate of untimely injuries

Alex Tudor, born on October 23, 1977, is one of the English fast bowlers who showed a lot of promise at the start of his career. His unbeaten 99 at Edgbaston as a nightwatchman showed glimpses of his talent as a batsman. Sadly the spate of untimely injuries proved fatal to his career. Sarang Bhalerao profiles the cricketing career of Tudor.

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