Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Celebrating Mumbai's ranji Trophy Victory

A dominant Mumbai lifted their 40th Ranji Trophy title after skipper Ajit Agarkar and Dhawal Kulkarni combined to wreck Saurshtra for an innings and 125-run victory in the five-day final that ended inside three days at the Wankhede Stadium here today.Saurashtra, trailing the home team by 207 runs in the first innings, were shot out for a pathetic 82 in less than three hours and 36.3 overs, 41 minutes after tea.Mumbai, thus, clinched their 40th national...

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Tendulkar tells seniors to gift prize money to Mumbai juniors

The Ranji Trophy victory in Mumbai on Monday fetched the team a solid Rs 5 crores as prize money. While the Mumbai Cricket Association paid a whopping Rs 3 crores, the BCCI shelled out Rs 2 crores. Sachin Tendulkar, the team's elder statesman, promptly suggested the entire kitty should go the junior players. Ecstatic after Mumbai's 40th title win, Tendulkar felt the senior players should be gracious enough to gift their "share" to the junior players....

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Nets, Wankhede Stadium, Jan 25,2013

Hosts Mumbai, bidding to regain the Ranji Trophy championship after a gap of two seasons, on Wednesday retained their semi final squad for the summit clash against Saurashtra to be played at the Wankhede Stadium here from January 26-30.However, Mumbai's hopes of summoning opener Ajinkya Rahane and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma, who are part of the Indian ODI squad playing against England, for the game have been dashed, according to Mumbai Cricket...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Nets, Wankhede Stadium, Jan 24,2013

Hosts Mumbai, bidding to regain the Ranji Trophy championship after a gap of two seasons, on Wednesday retained their semi final squad for the summit clash against Saurashtra to be played at the Wankhede Stadium here from January 26-30.However, Mumbai's hopes of summoning opener Ajinkya Rahane and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma, who are part of the Indian ODI squad playing against England, for the game have been dashed, according to Mumbai Cricket...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar & Asha Bhonsle at MAI Music Launch

NDTV: Asha Bhosle has invited Sachin Tendulkar to launch the music of her acting debut.Prior to their film's release, most Bollywood celebrities seek all kinds of godly intervention for success in their endeavours. But legendary singer Asha Bhosle has gone a step further. She has invited the god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar to launch the music of her Bollywood acting debut.Everyone knows the rapport the master blaster shares with Asha Bhosle as well...

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Affection of fans played huge role in my career: Sachin Tendulkar

Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar said that the "warmth and affection" that he has received from the cricket loving Indian fans across the globe has played a "huge role" in his career. "Something that played a huge role in my career was the warmth and affection that I have received all across the world, whoever support Indian cricket," Tendulkar said at the music launch of 'Mai' where legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle is making her acting debut....

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar in Action During Day 6 of the Ranji Trophy Semi Finals

The final of Ranji Trophy 2012-13 between Mumbai and Saurasthra will be played at the Wankhede Stadium between January 26 and 30. This after Mumbai booked a shot at the title for the 44th time, defeating Services in New Delhi on Monday.Mumbai managed to take the first innings lead against Services to ensure a summit clash against Services. This after Shardul Thakur struck early on Monday. While Ajit Agarkar was adjudged the man-of-the-match, the...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Warms up ahead of Day 5 of Ranji Semi Finals

Mumbai bowlers came out hard with an aim to defeat the weather gods in their bid to enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for the 44th time, but the bravehearts from Services batted with a lot of purpose, taking the semi-final into the reserve sixth day. After more than 250 overs had been lost due to inclement weather and damp pitch, Services reached 164 for three in reply to Mumbai's commendable 454 for eight declared in their first innings.While...

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Sachin Tendulkar fan breaches security during Ranji Trophy Semi Final

An over-enthusiastic young fan on Sunday escaped the eyes of the Airforce Police deployed at the Palam ground and entered the field of play to greet Sachin Tendulkar, who is playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Services. For the first four days, civilians were not allowed to enter the venue as most of them clung onto the ground railing to watch Tendulkar's every movement. On Sunday, the gates were opened for the general public...

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Sachin Tendulkar praises Hockey India coach Michael Nobbs

Star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday acknowledged and appreciated the hockey coach Michael Nobbs for the improvements he has brought in the Indian side, which has been doing well of late. "Your hockey players really make us proud. And you (Nobbs) are grooming the next generation stars. Current hockey stars are inspiring the future players," Tendulkar, who recently retired from one-day cricket said. Tendulkar also advocated the use of sports...

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Sachin Tendulkar's absence from ODIs unfortunate, feels Brett Lee

Admiring Sachin Tendulkar for his "clockwork-like" mannerisms on the field, retired Australian pacer Brett Lee rued that the veteran Indian batsman will not been seen in the One-Day arena. "Obviously, all good things at some stage must come to an end. Sachin is an absolute legend. He's been around for so long now and unfortunately we won't see Sachin playing One-Day cricket anymore," Lee said in a statement. "He (Tendulkar) had an aura about him...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar's 56 vs Services, Ranji Trophy Semifinals

Services stunned Mumbai on the first morning of their Ranji Trophy semi-final by reducing them to 23 for 3. Sachin Tendulkar then led a mini Mumbai recovery but he was dismissed for 56 shortly after lunch to leave Mumbai 104 for 4.Kaustubh Pawar was the first to fall, trapped lbw by SC Yadav. Wasim Jaffer was snaffled in the next over, caught behind off Nishan Singh. Hiral Shah then played out 12 deliveries before he was caught behind off Yadav for...

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Exclusive Pics : Fans Miss Sachin Tendulkar at Jawarharlal Nehru Stadium

THATSCRICKET : There were posters of Sachin Tendulkar at the Jawarharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. All those said they missed the Master Blaster, who has a good bowling record at the venue! Tendulkar, who retired from ODIs last month, was missed by the crowd during the second match between India and England. Another player who was missed by the crowd was local boy S Sreesanth."We miss you Sachin" was the common line chanted in the stadium.©PTI©...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar During a Training Session at the Palam Airforce ground

Sachin Tendulkar will be the centre of attraction as 39-time champions Mumbai take on the bravehearts from Services in the Ranji Trophy semi-final starting at the Palam Airforce ground on Wednesday.Ajit Agarkar-led side start as overwhelming favourites but one can't count the institutional side out after their five-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh.On paper, Services are no match for Mumbai, whose line-up boasts of names like Tendulkar, domestic...

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