17th April 2006
Hello Friends,

Now that India is on a high after taking away the ODI series against England 5-1, the whole nation's eyes rest on the DLF Cup, starting April 18th at Abu Dhabi. Yes ! Its time for the traditional arch rivals India and Pakistan to face each other yet again. May the best team win ! Check out the interesting fact on Did you know and unearth the forthcoming matches on Battle Next plus a lot more. So enjoy !

Indian TeamIs it the World Cup they are looking for ?? With the series in their pocket comfortably, Team India is ready to charge ahead, focus on 2007.Yes, it's the World Cup we are talking about. The young blood has punched in just the right amount of zeal to win match after match. Unlike earlier players, this lot does not need the presence of Sachin Tendulkar to boost up their energy. The relatively inexperienced side at the start of the series has transformed into a solid batch. The unfailing winning attitude of Dhoni, the splendid forays of Yuvraj during a run chase, and the apparent display of a keen cricketing brain by Suresh Raina firms up the belief that this team is here to stay and the Indians would definitely like to see another world cup brought home. It's been a long time afterall. A bit of sprucing up at the top order is all that India needs, not forgetting keep rocking in the ODIs. Want to get into the nitty-gritty of this lot. Come with me...
:: More News
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Third time lucky for Lara ?
:: Heap of accolades for Uthappa
Robin Uthappa Citing the success of debutante opener Robin Uthappa, the British media on Sunday said India had used the loss of key players as an opportunity while England made it an excuse for their flop show in the recent one-day series. "Inexperience can be used as an excuse or an opportunity. It is as an excuse that it is most often trotted out England's management... India, throughout, this series, have used is as an opportunity," former England captain Michael Atherton wrote in his column in The Sunday Telegraph. This debutant holds the record for scoring the highest runs on debut by an Indian. With a natural ability to strike the ball hard, Robin is a player to watch. His positive approach to the game and an uncluttered mind is probably what keeps him unruffled. If continued in the same vein, he might be perilous to the opponents. Want to know exactly how did the British media praise him further? Here it goes...
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:: ScoreZone
England in India
ENG v IND (7th ODI), 15th April
ENG v IND (6th ODI), 12th April
Australia in Bangladesh
AUS v BAN, (1st Test), 9-13 April
:: BattleNext
DLF Cup
PAK v IND, (1st ODI), Abu Dhabi, April 18
PAK v IND, (2nd ODI), Abu Dhabi, April 19
Australia in Bangladesh
AUS v BAN, (2nd Test), Dhaka, Apr 16-20

New Zealand in South Africa
NZ v SA , (1st Test), Centurion, Apr 15-19
:: Did you know ?
David Steele(England batsman of the 70s) had a deal with a local butcher, who gave him a lamb chop for every run he scored up to 50, and a steak for every run after that.
:: Cricket Poll
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With Warm Regards,
Nik - Editor, 123India.com Cricket
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