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Abhaya Srivastava

Abhaya Srivastava

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  • Re-Gayle

    259 was a competitive target, but the West Indian opener (133 n.o. off 135 balls) made it a no-contest by almost single-handedly taking the Proteas to the cleaners, handing them a six-wicket thrashing and putting the Aussies on notice ahead of the fi

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 1 November 2006

    Re-Gayle
  • Sitting Ducks

    Assisted by a track with a lot of carry and bounce, Makhaya Ntini (5-21) flattened Pakistan for 89 to author South Africa's 124-run victory and their march into the semi-finals.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 26 October 2006

    Sitting Ducks
  • Just What The Skipper Ordered

    Stephen Fleming made history by becoming the most capped ODI captain and the Kiwis gave the perfect gift to their leader by stunning Pakistan with a 51-run victory to become the first team to secure a semi-final berth.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 24 October 2006

    Just What The Skipper Ordered
  • Smells Like Team Spirit

    It was back, with Sehwag's form, as Dravid, Dhoni and Yuvraj sparkled and then Pakistan was P-squared by Pathan and Powar, finishing off the lone-challenge from Inzy to give India an emphatic series-equalling win.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 18 April 2006

    Smells Like Team Spirit
  • Run Out Of Steam?

    Yuvraj, Dhoni, Dravid, Pathan fail to score big while Rao and Raina's heroics aren't enough as Pakistan canter to a thumping six-wicket win, with Younis Khan scoring 71 n.o.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 17 April 2006

    Run Out Of Steam?
  • Clinical Operation

    After getting a foot in the door through Kumble (4-70), Munaf Patel (4-25) ensured there was no let-up, England being skittled out for 181. The target of 144 was achieved with the loss of Jaffer as Sehwag returned to form with a 76 in the company of

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 12 March 2006

    Clinical Operation
  • India Turn The Heat On

    Backed ably by the lower order, Dravid's 95 saw India take a slender lead of 38. Another inspired display by Kumble (3-41) reduced England to 112-5 and placed the hosts in a position to press for victory.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 11 March 2006

    India Turn The Heat On
  • Thumbs Up!

    In his 105th Test, the veteran leggie (5-76) scalped three wickets in four balls to pack off England for 300 and be the first Indian and fifth cricketer to claim 500 Test wickets. The joy was shortlived as India lost four top order batsmen to end at

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 10 March 2006

    Thumbs Up!
  • Weather A Dampener

    There was frustration all around as bad light and drizzle allowed just 15 over to be sent down, leaving England at 200-5 and Kumble agonisingly close to his 500th Test victim.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 9 March 2006

    Weather A Dampener
  • England Kept On A Leash

    Indian bowlers dealt crucial blows to smother a spirited England fightback led by Pietersen (64) and give the hosts a slight upper hand on a rain-marred day.

    BY Abhaya Srivastava 8 March 2006

    England Kept On A Leash

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