‘Cricket’ Archives
IPL attracts 14m online views
The Indian Premier League (IPL) website recorded 13.7 million views, as against 8.8 million views last year in the first week of the tournament, including the opening ceremony. New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14% each, with Mumbai coming in a close second [Read More]
Kolaveri maker releases Sachin song
South Indian actor-turned-singer Dhanush has released his latest song – The Sachin Song, in a tribute to India’s most adored cricket superstar – Sachin Tendulkar. Announcing the release of the song on Twitter, the Kolaveri-fame singer said: ”THE [Read More]
Poonam Pandey does it again
While Team India performs abysmally on their England tour, sensational model Poonam Pandey is trying her best to motivate the Indian cricketers in her own special way. The 19-year model, who stole limelight during the cricket world cup by her public comments to go nude if [Read More]
Taslima denies advising Sachin against Sathya
Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen has denied a media report which claims that the noted Bangladeshi writer had “advised the cricketing world’s god, Sachin Tendulkar, not to pray for Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away on Sunday morning.” Protesting against [Read More]
World Cup final: Wankhede pitch to help bowlers
The Wankhede Stadium wicket for the ICC World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka will be a slow turner, according to the pitch curator, Sudhir Naik. This is like most wickets in the subcontinent during this time of the year, says Naik who is a former India player. If [Read More]
Sachin takes India to World Cup final
India has entered the final of the ICC World Cup, thanks to a heroic knock by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin was awarded the man of the match award. Batting first, India put a modest target of 260 for Pakistan to chase, but Pakistan struggled to chase the total. [Read More]
Will India-Pakistan match be affected by rain?
India-Pakistan cricket match in Mohali came under clouds with a drizle and light storm in Chandigarh just the night before the crucial ICC World Cup match. However, the met department is predicting the weather to be clear for the match. The temperature is expected to be [Read More]
PETA asks Poonam Pandey to strip for animals
While aspiring Indian model Poonam Pandey reiterated her promise to remove clothes if India wins the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday, an NGO has appealed to the 19-year old to strip for animals. In an open letter to the Kingfisher model, PETA India’s chief [Read More]
PETA wants cricket balls banned
Spare a thought for hapless cows while you enjoy the final battle between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Cricket balls are made of leather, which is procured after slaughtering defenceless animals. In India, where much of the world’s leather comes [Read More]
India-Pak Cricket to slow down work in India
The India-Pakistan cricket match in Mohali in a semi-final of the ICC World Cup is going to be a work-stopper. Described as the battle of battles, this mother of all cricket matches is likely to stop work throughout India. Sensing the potential impact of the India-Pakistan [Read More]
