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Pune Warriors India

Sahara Group: We withheld bank guarantee due to BCCI’s betrayal of trust

Sahara Group on Saturday sought to defend its decision to not furnish the bank guarantee to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which led to the termination of Pune Warriors from the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it was forced to do that as the board "has always acted in betrayal of trust and not fulfilled its part of obligations".

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IPL team’s termination not end of BCCI-Sahara relationship: PWI official

Pune Warriors India (PWI) are disappointed at being axed from the Indian Premier League (IPL) but expressed hope that it would not be the end of the road as far as their relationship with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is concerned.

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Pune Warriors India’s IPL contract terminated by BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday terminated Pune Warriors India from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the Sahara-owned franchise defaulted on its payments and refused to furnish the bank guarantee for the next season.

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BCCI Working Committee to decide Pune Warriors India’s fate

The fate of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors, which has defaulted on its payments to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), would top the agenda when the cricket board's all-powerful working committee meets at Chennai on Saturday.

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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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Ishwar Pandey: Fitness is important for fast-bowling and I am working on it

Ishwar Pandey, the medium-pacer from Madhya Pradesh, has had a splendid domestic season and followed it up with an impressive performance for India A during their recently concluded tour to South Africa. Nishad Pai Vaidya caught up with the promising bowler and spoke to him about his recent success, goals for the future and a lot more.

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Aaron Finch’s 156 highlights his potential; question of maintaining consistency

Aaron Finch stunned the world by smashing 156 off only 63 balls in the first T20 International (T20I) against England at Southampton. Nishad Pai Vaidya examines his technique, experience during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013, and what it means for the Australian one-day setup.

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Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 41st birthday

It’s nearing five years since he last played for India — long enough for fans to be less excited, if not totally forget, a player. But the legend of Sourav Chandidas Ganguly has only grown powerful. The Prince of Kolkata turned 41 on Monday. There is no player in Indian cricket — arguably, not even...

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Parvez Rasool becomes first player from Jammu and Kashmir to be picked for India

Parvez Rasool became the first player from the state of Jammu and Kashmir to be picked for India. He was named in the Indian squad for the One-Day International tour to Zimbabwe which will take place later this month. PTI reported him saying that his call-up for the Indian team was just the beginning. He...

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Parvez Rasool should play his natural game: Bishan Singh Bedi

The legendary Bishan Singh Bedi, who has been instrumental in shaping young Parvez Rasool's career, feels the Jammu and Kashmir cricketer should play his natural game and not think about competing with a seasoned pro like Ravichandran Ashwin.

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