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The Mumbai Indians know what it feels like to be IPL champions. Having clinched the coveted title in 2013 and after failing to defend the title the following year, Mumbai Indians are keen to make a telling statement as they gear up for a fresh start in 2015. The team went full throttle in their practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the eve of their first game against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Ricky Ponting, who is now donning the role of the coach, was seen keeping a close eye on the preparations of his players ahead of the marquee clash on Wednesday.  Related News: Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad IPL 8 - 2015 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad IPL 8 - 2015 Batting legend and Mumbai Indians' icon Sachin Tendulkar also had a few words of wisdom for the players. Having Sachin on the sidelines was a huge boost according to Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma. "We were discussing the strategy for tomorrow's game and Sachin was sharing his ...

With a comprehensive 109-run win over Bangladesh in the quarter-final clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground India advanced into the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2015. Rohit Sharma, who had been in patchy form on the tour, lifted India to a formidable total in the all-important knock-out game against Bangladesh. The stylish opener, who last scored a century (138 vs Australia) at the same venue, chose the big occasion to come good again. He held the innings together with a stoically compiled 137 as wickets fell at other end. He bided his time at the crease as he shaped the innings and changed gears later to capitalise on the start. He found an able ally in Suresh Raina (65 off 57) and their 122-run stand for the fourth wicket helped India set Bangladesh a 303-run target.   The Umesh Yadav (four for 31), Mohammad Shami-led attack then bowled the opponents out for 193 to take India into the next round.   Earlier, after beginning the game with a beautif...

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma shared a record 174-run opening stand to help India register an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Ireland in ICC World Cup 2015 Pool B match on Tuesday. Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on 44 and 33 respectively to take India to the victory target of 260 in just 36.5 overs. The openers - Dhawan and Rohit bettered Sachin Tendulkar and Ajay Jadeja's 163-run stand against Kenya in 1996 to set India's highest opening stand in World Cups. Rohit scored 64 and en route his half century the right-hander completed 4,000 runs in ODIs (132nd match). This was Rohit’s 25th ODI fifty. Shikhar went on to score a hundred – his second in World Cup 2015. The right and left-handed combination of Rohit and Shikhar scored in quick time to pile up 174 runs in 23.2 overs. Also, the duo’s 174-run partnership is the highest at ICC World Cup 2015 so far, surpassing Moeen Ali and Ian Bell's 172 against Scotland. In the chase, Shikhar Dh...

With a nine-wicket against the United Arab Emirates at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth, India continued their winning streak in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. This is the first time that India have won their first three matches in a World Cup. After UAE elected to bat, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed the openers to leave them on 13 for two. Ravichandran Ashwin then wrecked the middle-order to put India in commanding position. The off-spinner returned with his best ODI figures, 4 for 25, Yadav claimed 2 for 15 and Ravindra Jadeja picked 2 for 23 to help wrap up the opposition for a meager 102 runs. Rohit Sharma (57*) then took India across the line with a 75-run unbroken stand with Virat Kohli.  Yadav hit the deck hard from the word go and struck in his first over to send back opener Andri Raffaelo. The bouncer took the top edge of the bat through to the wicketkeeper. In his next, the pacer would have had Amjad Ali back in the pavilion to...

Highlights of AFGHANISTAN vs INDIA, Warm Up Match for ICC WORLD CUP 2015 played at ADELAIDE OVAL on FEBRUARY 10TH 2015 Video: Post by Indian Cricket Team Updates . USEFUL LINKS: Warm Up Results - ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: ROHIT SHARMA 150 RUNS - IND VS AFG, WORLD CUP 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: SURESH RAINA 75 RUNS - IND VS AFG, WORLD CUP 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: AJINKYA RAHANE 88 RUNS - IND VS AFG, WORLD CUP 2015 Warm Up Report: Afghanistan vs India – World Cup 2015

Some of these players are spring chickens while others have been playing at the highest level for some time already. Here are some of the most exciting players who will be playing in an ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time in 2015: 1. Corey Anderson (New Zealand) Until recently, Anderson held the World Record for the fastest ODI century, after he reached three figures from 36 balls against West Indies in January 2014. The allrounder has become a key part of the Black Caps' team since making his ODI debut in mid-2013, scoring more than 680 runs at an average above 36 with a strike rate close to 130. This will be his first appearance at a Cricket World Cup and Anderson has been in excellent form in the lead-up to the World Cup, ensuring he will be one to watch. 2. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) Maxwell's performances in limited overs cricket have seen him gain worldwide fame since his ODI debut in 2012. His off-spin will be an important tool for Australia in the Wo...

HIGHLIGHTS: ROHIT SHARMA 150 Runs vs AFGHANISTAN, WARM UP, CWC15 Rohit Sharma smashes 150 runs off 122 balls with 12 4s and 7 6s against Afghanistan in the Warm up match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Adelaide Oval. HIGHLIGHTS: Post by Indian Cricket Team Updates .

For the first half hour at the Adelaide Oval a few  Afghanistan  supporters who had made it to the ground to support their team cleared their throats and waved their flag high. The Afghanistan bowlers stuck to a good line and worked up good pace to get the Indian openers in all sorts of trouble after India won the toss and elected to bat first. ( Useful Link:  Warm-Up Results - ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 ) Shikhar Dhawan who was finally amongst some runs courtesy a half century in the previous warm-up fixture against Australia, made the long walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 4. An over later, Virat Kohli edged one to the keeper and India’s score read a dismal 16/2 in 4 overs. Rohit Sharma was then joined by Suresh Raina in the middle and for the next hour and a half; the cricket ball was given a sound pasting. The duo stitched together India’s repair work with a calculative and aggressive approach. As the innings progressed, Sharma began to look ominous, ...

With a four-wicket win over India, Australia strengthened their position in the ODI Tri-series. Rohit Sharma's century went in vain as Aaron Finch (96) led Australia's reply after Mitchell Starc had restricted the visitors to 267/8 with a career best 6/43. (Also Read:  Sydney Test hit me hard: Suresh Raina ) The hosts lost wickets at regular intervals after the departure of Steven Smith in the 40th over but even as India put up a fight, they trudged across the line with six balls to spare courtesy Brad Haddin and James Faulkner. Earlier, a sparkling 138 by Rohit helped the visitors to a respectable total after electing to bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The opener forged a 126-run stand with Suresh Raina to revive the innings after India were left struggling at 59/3. But the pacer’s four wickets in the last six overs did not allow India to accelerate and take advantage of the carefully built innings. Rohit anchored the Indian innings through the shaky start throu...

India were trailing by 230 runs at the end of third day’s play against Australia in the last Test of the series. In a determined display, Lokesh Rahul (110) and Virat Kohli propelled India to 342/5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While batting watchfully for over three sessions, the opener scored his maiden Test ton under pressure to keep India in the reckoning. His 97-run stand with Rohit Sharma included the crucial period in the morning, and was then involved in a 141-run stand with his captain. Kohli who has been in sublime touch on the tour scored his fourth hundred of the series as he rallied on and became the first player to score three successive centuries as captain.  (Also Read:  HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 1, Sydney Cricket Ground ) Kohli was batting on 140 with Wriddhiman Saha when play ended on Day 3. 501 runs behind, India had their task cut out when play resumed on the third morning. Rahul and Rohit responded to the challenge and watchful...