Australia’s 25-year-old Glenn James Maxwell wouldn’t have even imagined what was about to come his way at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions in 2013. Till that point in time, Maxwell was taking baby steps in his international career. He got a half-century in only his second One-Day International (ODI) in 2012 and found himself on the plane to Sri Lanka for the ICC World T20 2012
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Monday said there would be no let-up in Australia's strategy of targeting the Indian batsmen with the short-pitch deliveries when the two teams square off against each other in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) in Ranchi on Wednesday.
The toss may be crucial in Saturday's day-night third one-dayer at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali between India and Australia as the dew factor is likely come into play.
Barbadian Dwayne Smith demonstrated his ability as one of the world’s leading all-rounders by winning the Caribbean Singlewicket Tournament in Port of Spain.
Rahul Dravid has largely been in the shadow of Sachin Tendulkar, despite his humungous achievements right throughout his career. And that is how it was till the very end. When the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) 2013 final ended the other day, Tendulkar got a hero’s farewell, while Dravid — bidding a final adieu to the game — made a quiet and unceremonious exit. Dravid would have taken it in his stride, like he has all along in his career.
The recently-concluded Champions League T20 was Sachin Tendulkar’s last tournament in Mumbai Indians colours. Well, it was also the maestro’s last in his famous No. 10 jersey.
After a title finish for Mumbai Indians in the Champions League 2013, Nita Ambani, co-owner of Mumbai Indians is on cloud nine these days. With a fresh auction to be held in January 2014, Mrs. Ambani speaks exclusively to DNA in her elegantly furnished office at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
Former Australian Test opener Justin Langer and the coach of the Perth Scorchers praised Sachin Tendulkar’s mental toughness during the Champions League T20 2013 and spoke of it as a lesson for all the young aspiring cricketers.
Fresh from his exploits that helped Mumbai Indians clinch the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) 2013, Harbhajan Singh is confident of carrying his good form into the longer format as he leads North Zone against defending champions East Zone in Duleep Trophy semi-final, starting on Thursday.
Two Indian Premier League teams might have played the final of the Champions League Twenty20 2013 final. However, India has not done well in international T20. Former cricketers states that it is because it is the presence of foreign players which has been the reason of the Indian sides doing well in CLT20.