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We love to have Sahara logo on our chests: Virender Sehwag

By CricketCountry Staff

 

India opener Virender Sehwag said on Tuesday that his side will be happy if Sahara India continues to be the sponsor of the national cricket team.

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Allan Donald hopes BCCI and Sahara reach on agreement soon

Former South African paceman Allan Donald, who was recently appointed as bowling coach of the Pune Warriors, today said it will be a "pity" if the reconciliation efforts between the BCCI and his IPL side fail.

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BCCI ready to sort out issues with Sahara Group: N Srinivasan

Stung by Sahara's pullout as sponsor of Indian cricket team and owner of IPL franchise Pune Warriors, the BCCI on Monday took a more reconciliatory stand towards the aggrieved corporate giant, saying it was ready to sit across the table and sort out all the matters.

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Brendon McCullum’s inclusion a great boost to KKR: Yusuf Pathan

By CricketCountry Staff

 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Yusuf Pathan has expressed delight over the inclusion of the explosive Brendon McCullum in the team.

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Sreesanth aims World T20 in Sri Lanka for international comeback

Recovering from a toe injury, Kerala speedstar Sreesanth is eyeing a successful comeback to competitive cricket with his new IPL team Rajasthan Royals.

 

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BCCI eager to reconcile with Sahara Group

A day after Sahara's shocking decision to pull out as sponsor of the Indian cricket team and owner of the IPL franchise Pune Warriors, the BCCI is making efforts to pacify the corporate giant and retain its financial backing.

 

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Sahara’s parting with BCCI indicates serious problems in Indian cricket

The might of the BCCI has clashes with various foreign bodies over the years and emerged victorious, but the latest collision is an entity with the country – a long-standing supporter at that.

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Harbhajan Singh happy with Mitchell Johnson’s inclusion in Mumbai Indians’ squad

Mumbai Indians off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson, acquired at his base price of $300,000, was a great buy for the team but was disappointed at not getting New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum and West Indies leggie Sunil Narine at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction here on Saturday.

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Sahara’s withdrawal a fresh crisis for Indian cricket

Facing tough times following the Indian team's dismal performance, poor crowd response in home internationals, and challenge from Formula 1 racing, the Indian cricket board suffered a fresh setback with Sahara India's decision to end its sponsorship of the Indian team, despite optimism from some quarters that the matter could be resolved through negotiations.

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Azhar Mahmood only Pakistan player to land IPL contract

By CricketCountry Staff

 

Azhar Mahmood was the only player from Pakistan to earn a contract in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was bought for $200,000 by the Kings XI Punjab yesterday.

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