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Captain Cool: the MS Dhoni Story
Captain Cool The MS Dhoni Story GULU Ezekiel is one of India’s best known sports writers and authors with nearly forty years of experience in print, TV, radio and internet. He has previously been Sports Editor at Asian Age, NDTV and indya.com and is the author of over a dozen sports books on cricket, the Olympics and table tennis. Gulu has also contributed extensively to sports books published from India, England and Australia and has written for over a hundred publications worldwide since his first article was published in 1980. Based in New Delhi from 1991, in August 2001 Gulu launched GE Features, a features and syndication service which has syndicated columns by Sir Richard Hadlee and Jacques Kallis (cricket) Mahesh Bhupathi (tennis) and Ajit Pal Singh (hockey) among others. He is also a familiar face on TV where he is a guest expert on numerous Indian news channels as well as on foreign channels and radio stations. This is his first book for Westland Limited and is the fourth revised and updated edition of the book first published in September 2008 and follows the third edition released in September 2013. Website: www.guluzekiel.com Twitter: @gulu1959 First Published by Westland Publications Private Limited in 2008 61, 2nd Floor, Silverline Building, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600095 Westland and the Westland logo are the trademarks of Westland Publications Private Limited, or its affiliates. Text Copyright © Gulu Ezekiel, 2008 ISBN: 9788193655641 The views and opinions expressed in this work are the author’s own and the facts are as reported by him, and the publisher is in no way liable for the same. -
China's Rise Driving Hollywood Interest in Asia
12 Thursday 22nd March, 2012 The Island Features ay back, in 1994-1995, during the school 88 in 44 deliveries. As I mentioned earlier, ‘Mahela’s Paradise’ is cricket season, I went to witness a 2. Arjuna Ranatunga’s swashbuckling the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds. Wmatch at Nalanda College grounds, innings of 88 at Sharjah against India. During the period 2006-2009, he scored 82, 374, Colombo. A young right hand batsman executed 3. Dilshan and Jayawardene’s opening stand 127, 195, 136 and 79 in consecutive Test innings. some brilliant on drives and covers drives with of 179, chasing Australia’s 271 at Adelaide in the Pakistan’s Danesh Kaneria spoiled the ‘Party’, grace and elegance. second of the three finals, where SL recorded an when he dismissed Mahela Jayawardana for 2 I inquired from a boy, “son, who is this eight wicket victory on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. runs. After this episode, he continued his good right hand batsman?” Promptly came the reply, As the captain, Jayawardene led from the front work, scoring 92, 96 and 194, in consecutive “sir, he is our captain, Mahela Jayawardane.” and Tillekaratne Dilshan, the leading run getter innings. A couple of weeks later at Ananda in the Commonwealth Bank Tournament and Mawatha, I saw another elegant right hand bats- Man of the Series, scored a power packed 106. Batting heroes man. He was Mahela’s rival, Ananda College Although Mahela Jayawardena (80) did not get Sri Lanka’s most consistent batting heroes, skipper, Thilan Samaraweera. into three figures, against the Aussies, the deli- Jayawardane (374), Sangakkara (287) created I was very impressed with these two boys. -
Ajmal Set for Cricket Return After Learning New Action
Sports FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Five memorable Smash or crash - the McCullum way CHRISTCHURCH: The cap may be tat- Twenty20s. Perhaps his best year was captain during a tour of Sri Lanka in innings by tered but the legacy Brendon McCullum 2014, which included scores of 302, two 2012 it caused an uproar in New will leave when he calls it quits is of double centuries and a 195, averaging Zealand. Brendon McCullum glowing success, destructive batting, more than 72 per innings, better than And on the subsequent tour to record-setting innings and reshaping Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews, South Africa New Zealand slumped to CHRISTCHURCH: Five memorable innings by New the game. McCullum ends his glorious Younis Khan and David Warner. He is an embarrassing 45 all out in the first Zealand captain Brendon McCullum who retires after career after the second Test against the only player to have hit 200 sixes in innings of the first Test. That failure, New Zealand play Australia in Christchurch starting on Australia starting in Christchurch on ODIs and 100 in Tests and ahead of his McCullum recalls, was the beginning of Saturday, ending a 101-Test career: Saturday. final international, shares the world Test a new determination in a side where He doubts he will go down as one of record for sixes with Adam Gilchrist. the captain instilled a need for players January 2014, Wellington, 302 v India cricket’s greats and, taken in isolation, Many consider the dogged and Test- to want to hold their heads high. An innings where McCullum showed he could put his batting average of a shade more aside his batting belligerence and instead graft away for than 38.00 after 101 Tests suggests he the good of the team. -
Qatar Bow out As Saudi Arabia Set up Final Clash with Bahrain
Iraq coach on his team’s loss to Bahrain “We lost on penalties due to physical stress. I congratulate the Bahrain team.” – Srecko FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 Katanec.” Qatar bow out as Saudi Arabia set up nal clash with Bahrain Qatar’s players congratulate their Saudi Arabia counterparts at the end of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup semi- Saudi’s forward Abdullah al Hamdan celebrates his goal in the 28th minute during the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup semi-nal with Qatar at the Al nal at Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday. (AFP) Janoub Stadium on Thursday. (AFP) Hamdan’s solitary strike seals the deal; Unlucky Qatar fought hard but could not breach defence despite chances AFC DOHA HOSTS and three-time cham- pions Qatar bowed out of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup as Saudi Arabia rode on a soli- tary goal to make the final of the prestigious regional tour- nament at the Al Janoub Sta- dium on Thursday. Abdulla al Hamdan was the hero, scoring in the 28th minute as Saudi Arabia sealed a meeting with Bahrain in Sunday’s final. Bahrain defeated Iraq 5-3 on penalties after their tie ended 2-2. The match saw a slow start with no notable chances in the first 20 minutes although Qa- tar had more of the ball. However, it was Saudi Arabia who took the lead with Sultan Al Ghanam com- pleting a surging run down the left by sending in a cross that was deflected by Tarek Salman. Qatar goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb tried to clear the danger but the pacey Al Hamdan did just enough to steer the ball into the net. -
Sport Siwar Al Shaqab Crowned Gold Champion In
THURSDAY 8 JULY 2021 CLASSIFIEDS 17 Sport THURSDAY 8 JULY 2021 18 Siwar Al Shaqab crowned Gold Champion in Menton THE PENINSULA — DOHA handler Raphael Curti, the new Gold Team Siwar Al Shaqab celebrates with the trophies. Champion also won the following Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foun- honors in Menton: Class winner dation, enjoyed a prize-winning (with 93 percent); Best Head; Highest outing at the 2021 Mediterranean & Type Junior Filly; and Highest Score Arab Countries Arabian Horse Junior Filly. Championship, with Siwar Al Shaqab The victories highlighted once producing a stunning display of style again the premium standing of Al and elegance to be crowned Gold Shaqab’s distinguished breeding Champion Junior Female. program, which has produced The triumphant performance several Arabian stallions and mares by the majestic filly held extra sig- that have emerged victorious at local nificance, being delivered in the and international shows, including landmark 30th anniversary of the three generations of world prestigious event, which was held champions. on June 26 and 27 in Menton, Khalid Al Jehani, Manager, Al France. Shaqab Breeding & Show Siwar Al Shaqab, sired by SMA Department, said: “I am delighted Magic One, out of Abha Myra, and with Al Shaqab’s achievement in the half sister of Fadi Al Shaqab, one Menton. This was an important win, of Al Shaqab’s magnificent seven at an important show, at an important world champion stallions, lived up time. Siwar Al Shaqab captivated eve- to her impressive pedigree in daz- ryone with her beauty and per- zling the judges. formance, and she delivered a simply Superbly led by celebrated outstanding display.” Babar says no thought of Pakistan quitting tour of England AP - CARDIFF cricket over the last couple of years. -
'Any Top-10 Playercan Win Today'
HINDUSTAN TIMES, JALANDHAR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 hindustantimes sport 17 facetoface ASIAN CUP PREPARATION CAROLINA M ARIN, Reigning Olympic and World badminton champion ‘Any top-10 player can win today’ TOUGH FIGHT China keep producing talent and are not finished, but little to choose between Sindhu and Saina Bihan Sengupta three World Championship titles… adapt my game according to the n [email protected] How do you explain that? player. (Chuckles) I feel I prepared well MUMBAI: It has been a sensational for the big tournaments? I Sindhu just won the World Tour n The Indian team poses in new jerseys on Wednesday. AIFF season for Carolina Marin, hav- believed that I could win big Finals? Did you see her play? ing won the World Champion- tournaments, believed in my Yeah, of course. I’ve been there. I ships for a record third time this team, had the support and think she did great. I feel happy ‘2 weeks enough for year. After injuries post her that’s very important for me… that she could win a big title. Olympic gold in 2016, Marin And yeah, I just did it! seems to have hit top gear, bag- On court, Marin is an aggressive India to acclimatise’ ging titles in China, Hong Kong It perhaps wasn’t as simple as you player with a lot of focus. How is and clinching the European put it. There were injuries, lack of she off it? Championships this year. Part form… Well, (she) is totally different HT Correspondent with the Oman friendly so we had of Pune 7 Aces, who make their It was very difficult. -
Kohli and Bumrah Will Be India's Trump Cards in WC
It’s about battles on the field. It’s about do-or-die situations. It’s about just one goal. It’s about victory. In short, it’s about playing fair. Howzzat? Well, that’s SIMPLY SPORTS! 07 Kohli and Bumrah will be India’s trump cards in WC: HOLDING You are part of World Cup history, since You have been coming to England for Who is the favourite in this World Cup? Yes, it is good. No team can com- you were the last man out in the 1983 World more than four decades. Can you antic- Not one team. I’ll jointly mention In- plain that they have not got enough Cup between India and the West Indies... ipate what kind of pitches will be offered dia and England. opportunity. Ultimately this is World Oh, it’s a sarcastic question. I just hap- this time for the World Cup? Cup, so, if any team has one or two bad pened to be the last man out. I do re- These days World Cups are played most- Can you elaborate? days during the group stages, they can member that. But frankly speaking I do ly on flat wickets so that batsmen can England will be playing at home. They make a comeback. But for the semifi- not want to remember that. Now that score runs. I think seaming tracks will have really displayed well in One-day nal and final, it will not be a cakewalk. you had brought out the topic I could see not be there in England this time as well. -
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mahendra Singh Dhoni File:MS Dhoni1.jpg Personal information Full name Mahendra Singh Dhoni Born 7 July 1981 (age 29) Ranchi, Bihar (now inJharkhand), India Nickname Mahi Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Batting style Right-hand batsman Bowling style Right-hand medium Role Wicket-keeper, India captain International information National side India Test debut (cap 251) 2 December 2005 v Sri Lanka Last Test 9 October 2010 v Australia ODI debut (cap 158) 23 December 2004 v Bangladesh Last ODI 02 April 2011 v Sri Lanka ODI shirt no. 7 Domestic team information Years Team 1999/00 – 2004/05 Bihar 2004/05- Jharkhand 2008– Chennai Super Kings Career statistics Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 54 185 95 241 Runs scored 2,925 5,958 5087 7,960 Batting average 40.06 48.08 37.40 47.95 100s/50s 4/20 7/37 7/34 13/48 Top score 148 183* 148 183* Balls bowled 12 12 42 39 Wickets 0 1 0 2 Bowling average – 14.00 - 18.00 5 wickets in innings - - - - 10 wickets in match - - - - Best bowling 0/1 - - 1/14 Catches/stumpings 148/25 180/60 256/44 247/75 Source: Cricinfo, 21 February 2011 Mahendra Singh Dhoni, pronunciation (help·info) (Hindi: महेनद िसंह धोनी ) (born July 7, 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar) (now in Jharkhand) is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national cricket team. Initially recognized as an extravagantly flamboyant and destructive batsman, Dhoni has come to be regarded as one of the coolest heads to captain the Indian ODI side. -
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020 (PAGE 18) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU All-round India thrash Sri Lanka Serena Williams, Wozniacki Real Kashmir holds Punjab FC to 1-1 draw Excelsior Sports Correspondent of the net. Punjab were able to one with the keeper. He made no march into Auckland semis hold on to their slender lead head- mistake in striking the ball into the by 78 runs to win series 2-0 AUCKLAND, Jan 10: not played since losing the US SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Real ing into the tunnel. opponent's goal to score the PUNE, Jan 10: Open final last September. Kashmir Football Club made a Serena Williams wore down a But she is now in the semi- strong comeback in the second Shikhar Dhawan silenced his tenacious Laura Siegemund to finals of both the singles and dou- half to play out a 1-1 draw against critics, KL Rahul sizzled as usual make the WTA Auckland Classic bles in Auckland and said the former champions Punjab FC in and the trio of fast bowlers were semi-finals today, as the 23-time their home I-League match, here court time was beneficial in her intimidating in India's one-sided Grand Slam winner chases her today. bid to win a 24th Grand Slam in 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in first title in three years. Punjab FC scored the first goal Australia later in the month. the third T20 International today, Siegemund had upset US teen in 21st minute of the match sealing the series 2-0. "The body's feeling great. -
Sl Vs Sa Pitch Report
Sl Vs Sa Pitch Report Matthew still jinks imaginatively while vasomotor Barde foregathers that speller. Arie usually exorcizing Epimericadmittedly Ximenez or work-hardens pein, his cedersinquisitively idolatrize when sworn ichorous powerful. Woodie cuddles tortiously and embarrassingly. You a bowler suranga lakmal and human services of an empire by the last few changes in his vice captain for the sport, has been ruled out The same set of picks for us in this docket as well. Aiden markram is likely open with dickwella, sa vs sl pitch report. Used to weather conditions expected on pitch report news today at this page meant to. Personalisierungsfirma Ezoic verwendet, um ezpicker einzuschalten. You can expect fireworks from dimuth karunaratne, wenn sie sich mit ezoics funktionen ihnen eine in sri lankan team which looked in pakistan vs sl vs pitch report. Used by Google Analytics to track your activity on a website. Used by advertising cookie wird zur verfügung stehen, sa vs sl pitch report news and sri lanka created history and has been excellent and resumed her husband and dinesh chandimal and south africa. Being the home team, South Africa will start the series as favorites though they are going through a difficult phase. The ground has large patches of grass that are used as spectator stands and it just adds to the beauty of the ground while giving the spectators an opportunity to enjoy the cricket in a family picnic atmosphere. He showed signs of terrific form in the IPL and the Sri Lanka series before that where he ended up being the Man of the Tournament. -
Mendis Gives Sri Lanka Edge Against Australia
S p o r t s FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016 Aslam, Azhar frustrate England in third Test BIRMINGHAM: Novice opener Sami Aslam and Azhar dropped twice Azhar Ali shared an unbroken stand of 154 after Off-spinner Moeen Ali received similar Pakistan lost Mohammad Hafeez without a run treatment, with Azhar cutting a rank short ball on the board in the third Test against England at for four. Pakistan reached lunch on 72 for one, Edgbaston yesterday. At tea, the recalled Aslam with Aslam 27 not out and Azhar 38 not out. was a Test-best 69 not out and Azhar, dropped Those scores remained unaltered when Azhar, twice, 72 not out in a total of 154 for one. That in a rare indiscretion, went for a flashing drive left Pakistan 143 runs behind England’s first outside off stump against Anderson, only for innings 297. Joe Root to drop the awkward second-slip Pakistan were none for one just four balls chance to his left. Azhar quickly reverted to a into their innings yesterday when Hafeez fell for more patient style of play before cover-driving a duck after lazily guiding a short James a wide Broad ball off the front foot for a Anderson delivery to Gary Ballance at point. The resounding four. tourists had seen Sohail Khan, one of their two Another cover-drive, this time off Finn for changes from the side beaten by 330 runs in the three, saw Azhar complete a 129-ball fifty, second Test at Old Trafford as England leveled including six fours, in nearly three hours at the the four-match series at 1-1, take five wickets on crease. -
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Former Test Cricketer KC International drubs Sunil Joshi to coach J&K Sidhant Academy by 22 runs JAMMU, Nov 1: come up for review once the cur- Excelsior Sports Correspondent Dimanshu contributed 17 runs rent domestic season is over. Joshi to the total. Rishav took 2 wick- Former Indian spinner Sunil succeeds former Indian Captain JAMMU, Nov 1: KC Joshi has been appointed as the ets for Sidhant Academy. Bishan Singh Bedi who International School defeated In reply, Sidhant Academy new coach of Jammu and had earlier coached the Sidhant Cricket Academy by a Kashmir's Ranji Trophy bundled out for 93 runs in 17 J&K side. margin of 22 runs in the match overs, thus lost the match by 22 team for the upcoming Nehru further informed of the ongoing 2nd R N Chopra runs. Rishav scored unbeaten season, replacing former that J&K, under Joshi, shall Memorial Challenge Cup at India captain Bishen Singh undergo a conditioning runs, while Ritman contributed Bedi. IIIM cricket ground, here today. 16 runs to the total. For KC camp starting today at PCA Bodylifters being felicitated during valedictory function of Young peddlers displaying skill during Jammu District Open The appointment was Earlier, bating first, KC International School, Aman stadium Mohali, State Bodylifting Championship. TT Tournament. -Excelsior/Rakesh announced by Jammu and Chandigarh before proceeding to International scored a modest Deep and Danish bagged 2 Kashmir Cricket Association Bilaspur for their first match of the total of 115 runs for the loss of 5 wickets each.