Excited to be playing alongside Sachin Tendulkar : Ricky Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is very keen to put his best foot forward both as skipper and player for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, a tournament in which he took part only for a while in its inaugural edition in 2008. "Obviously, I am very excited to be back in IPL. I said when I had finished playing last time, hopefully I will be able to come back and play again. The way things have worked out -- with my retirement from...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Smaaash Gaming Centre in Mumbai

Smaaash Entertainment was launched on Nov. 5 at Kamala Mills Compound in Mumbai. Cream Events was appointed to execute the launch and press conference, which saw Smaaash brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar launching the property. It was attended by Smaaash Chairman Shripal Morakhia and Star India CEO Uday Shankar. Around 100 people attended the event, including media representatives from lifestyle, business and sports section magazines along with friends...

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Don't speculate on Sachin Tendulkar's career: MS Dhoni

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar left the cricketing world guessing by not announcing a decision on his much speculated retirement after India whitewashed Australia 4-0 to lift the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi on Sunday. Even skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni asked the media not to speculate on Tendulkar, who retired from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in December. "Do not speculate on Sachin's career. In 2005, you (media)...

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Sachin Tendulkar should play as long as he wants to: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Sachin Tendulkar should play as long as he wants. There is a buzz that Tendulkar, who will turn 40 next month, may have played his last on Indian soil when he batted at Kotla as there's not a Test scheduled in the country for the next one year. "Only time will say (about Tendulkar's retirement). He can play as long as he wants, be it South Africa, New Zealand or wherever," Ganguly said on Sunday. Asked...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Celebrating Historic Series Win Against Australia | 2013 Border Gavaskar Trophy

It was expected to be a tricky chase, but India's Gen Next put its hand up to fashion a remarkably commanding, series-sweeping victory at the Feroz Shah Kotla.On another action-packed day of Test cricket, India sealed their domination of Australia in one of the most one-sided series in recent times, racing away to a six-wicket triumph with more than two days to spare, in the process completing their first 4-0 sweep in Test history.The demons in...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at a Training Session in Delhi, March 21,2013

Standing on the cusp of history, an upbeat India will go for the kill against a beleaguered Australia as they aim for an unprecedented 4-0 clean sweep by inflicting another defeat on the visitors in the fourth and final cricket Test starting in New Delhi on Friday.Although the Indian team under Mohammed Azharuddin enjoyed a clean sweep against Graham Gooch's England back in 1993 but it was a three-Test series.In their 81-year history of Test cricket,...

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Sachin Tendulkar the most talked about cricketer on social networking sites

     Indian spinners might be ruling the roost against the listless Australia in the ongoing Test series but it is Sachin Tendulkar who is the most talked about cricketer on social networking sites these days. The analysis on social sentiment of cricket fans and alike conducted during the first three matches shows that Tendulkar consistently leads the overall conversation in this period, an IBM study stated. Fifty per cent of...

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I have at times disagreed with Sachin Tendulkar on team strategy: MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he used to have on-field discussion with Sachin Tendulkar on team strategy and would not mind disagreeing with his senior colleague even before he was made captain. "Tendulkar is my sporting hero and because of the aura he carries, I still have difficulties speaking up to him outside a cricket field. But on field, I always give my honest inputs about team strategy," Dhoni said. "Tendulkar and I used to discuss team strategy...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar & Dhoni at "Sachin-Cricketer of Century" Book Launch

"Sachin: Cricketer of the Century" Book Launch Happened  Today in Delhi.Dhoni on first meeting Sachin : First glimpse was when I was carrying drinks. He asked me 'excuse me, can I have a drink?' So I served him. Dhoni on captaining Sachin Tendulkar; when bowling, hed ask me - seam up daalon ya legspin? That made me comfortable MSD on Sachin : I quickly learned a lot batting with him in my early years so maybe thats why he backed me...

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Dont Want to Break Down In Front of Yuvi at London : Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said that he was scared of breaking down in front of Yuvraj Singh when he met the left-handed batsman in London after his treatment in the United States for a rare germ cell cancer. "When I went to meet him in London, I was telling my wife (Anjali) that I don't want to break down when I see him. I met him and gave him a tight hug. We enjoyed a meal and from the way he (Yuvraj) ate, I was convinced that he is back on track,"...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Releases Book on Yuvraj Singh's Cancer Journey

Sachin Tendulkar realeased a book on Yuvraj Singh's cancer Journey Titled "TheTest of My Life" today in New Delhi.Senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar will release a book that traces his teammate Yuvraj Singh’s successful battle with cancer.Titled ‘In Different Form’, the book chronicles his journey while he was being treated for a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs a few months after India’s World Cup triumph in 2011.“Sachin Tendulkar is...

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India will struggle abroad if Sachin quits: Lara

West Indies batting great Brian Lara wants Sachin Tendulkar to continue playing for India and he feels without the Master Blaster, the team will struggle when playing outside India. Lara, who is one of the many admirers Tendulkar has in cricket world, praised the Mumbai man for his dedication to the game since the age of 16. "I have always been adamant and will continue to be about Sachin (Tendulkar). He has been representing your country since...

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Sachin paaji told me to be gutsy, says Shikhar Dhawan

After signalling his arrival in Test cricket with a bang, debutant Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday said that it was a “great moment” to receive his maiden cap from Sachin Tendulkar, who told him to be as 'gutsy' in international cricket as he has been in the domestic circuit. "It was a great moment to get the Test cap form Sachin paaji. I have watched him since I was a kid, it was a dream come true," Dhawan told reporters after his record-breaking feat....

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar During India's Training Session, March 13, Mohali

In the driver's seat after two convincing wins, the stage is perfectly set for India to record their biggest-ever series win over a depleted Australia, who have been rocked by off-field controversies and dissensions, ahead of the third Test starting in Mohali on Thursday.If the humiliating losses in Chennai and Hyderabad were not enough, the once mighty Australians were dealt a body blow with the expulsion of four key players, including vice-captain...

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For cricket Sachin Tendulkar is Maradona and Pele put together: Donald

South African pace legend Allan Donald feels cricket would be a poorer sport once Sachin Tendulkar retires from the scene as the Indian veteran is "Maradona and Pele put together" for the game."Sachin Tendulkar's charm goes beyond the field. For cricket he is Maradona and Pele put together, it is as simple as that. Cricket will be a poorer sport when he quits the game. He has been unbelievably special," the 46-year-old South African has written in...

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Exclusive Video : Sachin Tendulkar on Why Protection is Important in Cricket

‘Padding up with Sachin’ and ‘Sachin Off Guard’, launched today, Aviva aims to further strengthen its association with fatherhood and protection. These are a series of webisodes on cricket tutorials and interviews on importance of protection by Aviva’s Brand Ambassador and the Master Blaster – Sachin Tendulkar. For the first time ever, netizens will have access to innovative, inspirational and conversation like tutorials on cricketing by the Little...

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Exclusive Video : Sachin Tendulkar Talks About His Family

‘Padding up with Sachin’ and ‘Sachin Off Guard’, launched today, Aviva aims to further strengthen its association with fatherhood and protection. These are a series of webisodes on cricket tutorials and interviews on importance of protection by Aviva’s Brand Ambassador and the Master Blaster – Sachin Tendulkar. For the first time ever, netizens will have access to innovative, inspirational and conversation like tutorials on cricketing by the Little...

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Exclusive Video : Sachin Tendulkar Opens up on Why He Retired From ODI’s

‘Padding up with Sachin’ and ‘Sachin Off Guard’, launched today, Aviva aims to further strengthen its association with fatherhood and protection. These are a series of webisodes on cricket tutorials and interviews on importance of protection by Aviva’s Brand Ambassador and the Master Blaster – Sachin Tendulkar. For the first time ever, netizens will have access to innovative, inspirational and conversation like tutorials on cricketing by the Little...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar & Anjali Arrives in Jodhpur For a Private Function

The first-ever Jodhpur One World Retreat, an initiative of Jodhpur's Maharaja Gaj Singh II to muster funds for his Indian Head Injury Foundation (IHIF), got off to a starry start on Friday.The three-day event, which will also see several royal artefacts from over the centuries auctioned, was conceptualised to garner support for a cause dear to Singh's heart - the alarming rise in head injuries in India, which sees 1.5 million such cases each year.Others...

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Sachin Tendulkar inaugurates cancer treatment centre in Hyderabad

Senior India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday inaugurated a foundation for research and treatment of cancers set up here by a group of doctors. Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the group of doctors led by D Nageshwar Reddy and Prateek Sharma, who started the Gastrointestinal and Liver Foundation for Research and Treatment of Cancers (GIFT). "I think it's named appropriately, GIFT. I think the greatest gift which any human can get from...

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