Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan has been recalled to the India Test squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa. Zaheer is one of five fast bowlers for the two-Test series, and the only newcomer to the 17-member squad is the batsman Ambati Rayudu. However, there was no place for the opener Gautam Gambhir, who scored a century for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy days before the selection meeting. It is learnt that the team management indicated to the selectors that they did not want Gambhir in the squad.

Zaheer, who last played for India during the home Tests against England last December, was recently omitted from the list of centrally contracted players for the current season. The injury-prone left-arm seamer made a return to the longer format this season with 13 wickets in three Ranji games for Mumbai, including a five-wicket haul. However, he was not considered for the one-day squad. Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh - two other players who were not handed central contracts - have been left out of both squads.

The Test squad also has Wriddhiman Saha as the backup wicketkeeper for MS Dhoni, the captain. Saha last played for India during the Adelaide Test of 2012. Ravindra Jadeja, the allrounder, returns after sitting out the West Indies Tests to rest his injured shoulder. He is the third spinner in the squad after R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha.Rayudu, 28, made his international debut during the one-day tour of Zimbabwe in August, where he scored one fifty. Amit Mishra, the legspinner, remains in the one-day team but was not included for the Tests.

Squad changes for South Africa tour:-

Tests:-

IN: Zaheer Khan, Ambati Rayudu, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja

OUT: Amit Mishra

ODIs:-

IN: Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane

OUT: Jaydev Unadkat, Vinay Kumar

The surprise inclusion in the one-day squad is the fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who was expensive during the seven-match ODI series against Australia recently. Ishant leaked 189 runs in three matches and was dropped after he conceded a whopping 30 runs in one over, which cost India the Mohali ODI. Ishant was part of the Test squad against West Indies but lost his place to the impressive Mohammed Shami, playing his first Test series.

Ishant and fast bowler Umesh Yadav were included in the one-day squad in place of seamers Jaydev Unadkat and Vinay Kumar. Batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been included in both squads.

Yadav said he was pleased with Zaheer's return to the Test squad, as the latter's experience was invaluable to the young pacers in the team.

"Zaheer has had a great influence on youngsters with his ability to guide us through the bump and grind of international cricket," Yadav told PTI. "I have got a lot of valuable tips on fast bowling and there is no better exponent of reverse swing than Zak. He is like a mentor to us and it is an honour to play international cricket alongside him. Zaheer's advice in match situations is invaluable as he is a brilliant reader of opposition batsmen."

The tour gets underway with the first of three ODIs starting December 5, followed by the two Tests.

Test squad:-
MS Dhoni (capt & wk), M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Zaheer Khan, Ambati Rayudu, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha

ODI squad:-
MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuvraj Singh, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ambati Rayudu, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra

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Zaheer Returns To India Test Squad

Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan has been recalled to the India Test squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa. Zaheer is one of five fast bowlers for the two-Test series, and the only newcomer to the 17-member squad is the batsman Ambati Rayudu. However, there was no place for the opener Gautam Gambhir, who scored a century for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy days before the selection meeting. It is learnt that the team management indicated to the selectors that they did not want Gambhir in the squad.

Zaheer, who last played for India during the home Tests against England last December, was recently omitted from the list of centrally contracted players for the current season. The injury-prone left-arm seamer made a return to the longer format this season with 13 wickets in three Ranji games for Mumbai, including a five-wicket haul. However, he was not considered for the one-day squad. Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh - two other players who were not handed central contracts - have been left out of both squads.

The Test squad also has Wriddhiman Saha as the backup wicketkeeper for MS Dhoni, the captain. Saha last played for India during the Adelaide Test of 2012. Ravindra Jadeja, the allrounder, returns after sitting out the West Indies Tests to rest his injured shoulder. He is the third spinner in the squad after R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha.Rayudu, 28, made his international debut during the one-day tour of Zimbabwe in August, where he scored one fifty. Amit Mishra, the legspinner, remains in the one-day team but was not included for the Tests.

Squad changes for South Africa tour:-

Tests:-

IN: Zaheer Khan, Ambati Rayudu, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja

OUT: Amit Mishra

ODIs:-

IN: Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane

OUT: Jaydev Unadkat, Vinay Kumar

The surprise inclusion in the one-day squad is the fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who was expensive during the seven-match ODI series against Australia recently. Ishant leaked 189 runs in three matches and was dropped after he conceded a whopping 30 runs in one over, which cost India the Mohali ODI. Ishant was part of the Test squad against West Indies but lost his place to the impressive Mohammed Shami, playing his first Test series.

Ishant and fast bowler Umesh Yadav were included in the one-day squad in place of seamers Jaydev Unadkat and Vinay Kumar. Batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been included in both squads.

Yadav said he was pleased with Zaheer's return to the Test squad, as the latter's experience was invaluable to the young pacers in the team.

"Zaheer has had a great influence on youngsters with his ability to guide us through the bump and grind of international cricket," Yadav told PTI. "I have got a lot of valuable tips on fast bowling and there is no better exponent of reverse swing than Zak. He is like a mentor to us and it is an honour to play international cricket alongside him. Zaheer's advice in match situations is invaluable as he is a brilliant reader of opposition batsmen."

The tour gets underway with the first of three ODIs starting December 5, followed by the two Tests.

Test squad:-
MS Dhoni (capt & wk), M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Zaheer Khan, Ambati Rayudu, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha

ODI squad:-
MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuvraj Singh, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ambati Rayudu, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra

SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR

On a day when the whole of India is feeling sad with its Legend bidding adieu to the game of cricket, it looks like Indian government is going to make them merry with their decision. Center conferred Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for Sachin Ramesh Tendular.

Prime Minister's office confirmed that Sachin is conferred Bharat Ratna along with eminent scientist CNR Rao. After being honoured with several awards throughout his saprkling career, receiving Bharat Ratna will be a true honour and testimony to his extra ordinary brilliance. 

In a statement issued by Prime Minister's Office, they stated this way.  "Shri Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly an outstanding cricketer - a living legend who has inspired millions across the globe. During the last 24 years, since the young age of 16 years, Shri Tendulkar has played cricket across the world and won laurels for our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of sports. His achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary. That he has been honoured with several awards is testimony to his extraordinary brilliance as a sportsman'.

Reacting on the award, Sachin is quite excited. 'I dedicate this award to my mother. I'm truly honoured that my motherland rewarded me this way'

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Bharat Ratna announced for Sachin Tendulkar

SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR

On a day when the whole of India is feeling sad with its Legend bidding adieu to the game of cricket, it looks like Indian government is going to make them merry with their decision. Center conferred Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for Sachin Ramesh Tendular.

Prime Minister's office confirmed that Sachin is conferred Bharat Ratna along with eminent scientist CNR Rao. After being honoured with several awards throughout his saprkling career, receiving Bharat Ratna will be a true honour and testimony to his extra ordinary brilliance. 

In a statement issued by Prime Minister's Office, they stated this way.  "Shri Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly an outstanding cricketer - a living legend who has inspired millions across the globe. During the last 24 years, since the young age of 16 years, Shri Tendulkar has played cricket across the world and won laurels for our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of sports. His achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary. That he has been honoured with several awards is testimony to his extraordinary brilliance as a sportsman'.

Reacting on the award, Sachin is quite excited. 'I dedicate this award to my mother. I'm truly honoured that my motherland rewarded me this way'

THANK YOU AND MISS YOU SACHIN TENDULKAR

'All my friends, settle down let me talk, I'll get more and more emotional.' The crowd does berserk out there. 'My life between 22 yards in the 24 years, it's hard to believe that it's coming to an end. I would like to thank all the people who have helped me in my life to get here. I have a list in my hand, please forgive me if I miss out on a few names. First, my father, he passed away in 1999. He was very key for my career. he gave me freedom, chase your dreams and don't find shortcuts. He also told me to be a nice human being. My mother, I don't how she dealt with such a naughty like guy me. She took care of me to be healthy. She started praying for me even before I started my career and I think those prayers gave my strength. In my school days, I used to stay with my uncle and aunt as my school was far away. They treated me like their son. They gave me enough food that I can play well. My eldest brother, he used to tell me, I know you'd do everything right and I have the confidence in you. My sister, she gave my the first bat for me. A Kashmir Willow bat. She continues to fast when I bat. Ajit, I don't what do I talk about him. It all started from the age of 11, he took to Achrekar sir my coach. And my life changed. Even last night, he called me and we were discussing my dismissal. Various things we agreed upon, my technique. I have had a lot of chat with him. If I had not done that, I would have been a lesser cricketer. The most important one in 1991, I met my wife Anjali. I know she was a doctor. When we decided to make it a family, she said, you continue with your cricket and I'll take care of the family. Without that I think I couldn't have played so much cricket. Thank you for all that you've done and it is the best partnership I've had in my life. Then Sara and Arjun are two precious diamonds in my life. Daughter is 16 and son is 14, time has flown by. I wasn't able to be with them for the birthdays, annaul days and stuff. Thanks for understanding all that, both of you have been so special to me. I've not spent enough time with you but I promise you the rest is for you. My in-laws have been supporting. I discuss various things with them, we have a strong family and thank you for allowing me to marry Anjali. There have been a lot of friends who have supported me. Leaving their work and coming to bowl at me when I called them. I thought my career was over when I was injured, by my friends called even at 3 AM and made me believe that it was not over. My career started at 11. My brother took me to Achrekar sir and that is the best to have happened to me. Sir would be taking me on his scooter all over Mumbai to ensure that I get enough match practice. On a lighter note, he's never said well played to me so that I don't get complacent. 

When Dhoni gave me the 200th Test cap, I just said, we are all proud to be here as a team and I believe that you guys will take care of this country in the right spirit to the best of our abilities. I believe in you and all the best for your future. Thanks to all the doctors, physios, without your special efforts, I couldn't have been fit. I don't know how you all kept me in good shape. My dear friend, late Mark Mascerenhas, my first manager. Without him I couldn't have achieved all this. All those sponsorship deals etc.. thanks for your support. I miss you. My manager Vinod Naidu, he's more like my family. He's given me so much time leaving his family to work with him. In the school days when I played well, the media backed be a lot. You've been doing that till now. Thank you to all of you, all those photographers. Those moments will remain with me for the career. I thank all the people who supported me a lot. Whether I scored a 0 or a 100. I've met a lot of people who does all sorts of things for me, thank you for all that you've done. Especially, 'Sachin... Sachin..' that will be ringing in my ears till I breath. Thank you very much. I am sorry if I have missed out on anything. Good bye.' 

'My cricket started right here at this ground. The dream was obviously to play for India. BCCI was fantastic, they believed my at the of 16 years and selected me. Thanks for the support and the freedom, without that this couldn't have happened. I have played with many senior cricketers, thanks to everyone for helping me out. I see, Rahul, Laxman, Sourav and my teamates, you guys are like my family. It is going to be difficult without that dressing room, sharing those special moments 

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SACHIN TENDULKAR FAREWELL SPEECH

THANK YOU AND MISS YOU SACHIN TENDULKAR

'All my friends, settle down let me talk, I'll get more and more emotional.' The crowd does berserk out there. 'My life between 22 yards in the 24 years, it's hard to believe that it's coming to an end. I would like to thank all the people who have helped me in my life to get here. I have a list in my hand, please forgive me if I miss out on a few names. First, my father, he passed away in 1999. He was very key for my career. he gave me freedom, chase your dreams and don't find shortcuts. He also told me to be a nice human being. My mother, I don't how she dealt with such a naughty like guy me. She took care of me to be healthy. She started praying for me even before I started my career and I think those prayers gave my strength. In my school days, I used to stay with my uncle and aunt as my school was far away. They treated me like their son. They gave me enough food that I can play well. My eldest brother, he used to tell me, I know you'd do everything right and I have the confidence in you. My sister, she gave my the first bat for me. A Kashmir Willow bat. She continues to fast when I bat. Ajit, I don't what do I talk about him. It all started from the age of 11, he took to Achrekar sir my coach. And my life changed. Even last night, he called me and we were discussing my dismissal. Various things we agreed upon, my technique. I have had a lot of chat with him. If I had not done that, I would have been a lesser cricketer. The most important one in 1991, I met my wife Anjali. I know she was a doctor. When we decided to make it a family, she said, you continue with your cricket and I'll take care of the family. Without that I think I couldn't have played so much cricket. Thank you for all that you've done and it is the best partnership I've had in my life. Then Sara and Arjun are two precious diamonds in my life. Daughter is 16 and son is 14, time has flown by. I wasn't able to be with them for the birthdays, annaul days and stuff. Thanks for understanding all that, both of you have been so special to me. I've not spent enough time with you but I promise you the rest is for you. My in-laws have been supporting. I discuss various things with them, we have a strong family and thank you for allowing me to marry Anjali. There have been a lot of friends who have supported me. Leaving their work and coming to bowl at me when I called them. I thought my career was over when I was injured, by my friends called even at 3 AM and made me believe that it was not over. My career started at 11. My brother took me to Achrekar sir and that is the best to have happened to me. Sir would be taking me on his scooter all over Mumbai to ensure that I get enough match practice. On a lighter note, he's never said well played to me so that I don't get complacent. 

When Dhoni gave me the 200th Test cap, I just said, we are all proud to be here as a team and I believe that you guys will take care of this country in the right spirit to the best of our abilities. I believe in you and all the best for your future. Thanks to all the doctors, physios, without your special efforts, I couldn't have been fit. I don't know how you all kept me in good shape. My dear friend, late Mark Mascerenhas, my first manager. Without him I couldn't have achieved all this. All those sponsorship deals etc.. thanks for your support. I miss you. My manager Vinod Naidu, he's more like my family. He's given me so much time leaving his family to work with him. In the school days when I played well, the media backed be a lot. You've been doing that till now. Thank you to all of you, all those photographers. Those moments will remain with me for the career. I thank all the people who supported me a lot. Whether I scored a 0 or a 100. I've met a lot of people who does all sorts of things for me, thank you for all that you've done. Especially, 'Sachin... Sachin..' that will be ringing in my ears till I breath. Thank you very much. I am sorry if I have missed out on anything. Good bye.' 

'My cricket started right here at this ground. The dream was obviously to play for India. BCCI was fantastic, they believed my at the of 16 years and selected me. Thanks for the support and the freedom, without that this couldn't have happened. I have played with many senior cricketers, thanks to everyone for helping me out. I see, Rahul, Laxman, Sourav and my teamates, you guys are like my family. It is going to be difficult without that dressing room, sharing those special moments 

Ms Dhoni CSK Captain 

In the history of cricket, MS Dhoni is a successful captain and cricket player and each player knows what cricket great player. He is the captain of the Indian cricket team in all formats, test matches, ODI and T20. MS Dhoni is a wicketkeeper good, excellent drummer with a lot of cool temperament. If we talk about the power with which he hits the ball, tops the list of players in this category. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 and ICC ODI World Cup in 2011, which are the two major cricket tournaments.

MS Dhoni also use it to play in Indian Premier League and CLT20 as captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and won the tournament two times IPL and CLT20 once. This year, CSK CLT20 has already qualified for the semifinals. You may think that just about cricket talent and power of this new record.

Ms Dhoni Fastest Fifty in Clt20 

MS Dhoni Fastest Fifty in CLT20 as well as in the history of IPL 16 balls and that the sleeve 63 points on just 19 balls with eight massive unravel around the stadium. This is is not. 10 CLT20 2,013 played, 26 September between CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In this CSK batted first after the great start provided by Suresh Raina 84 runs in 57 balls and then comes MS Dhoni with confidence hammering and when it started, nobody can stop it. With 8 six MS Dhoni hit 63 runs from 19 balls in which completed his half-century of just 16 balls which is a record for 2,013 CLT20 tournament.

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Ms Dhoni CSK Captain 

In the history of cricket, MS Dhoni is a successful captain and cricket player and each player knows what cricket great player. He is the captain of the Indian cricket team in all formats, test matches, ODI and T20. MS Dhoni is a wicketkeeper good, excellent drummer with a lot of cool temperament. If we talk about the power with which he hits the ball, tops the list of players in this category. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 and ICC ODI World Cup in 2011, which are the two major cricket tournaments.

MS Dhoni also use it to play in Indian Premier League and CLT20 as captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and won the tournament two times IPL and CLT20 once. This year, CSK CLT20 has already qualified for the semifinals. You may think that just about cricket talent and power of this new record.

Ms Dhoni Fastest Fifty in Clt20 

MS Dhoni Fastest Fifty in CLT20 as well as in the history of IPL 16 balls and that the sleeve 63 points on just 19 balls with eight massive unravel around the stadium. This is is not. 10 CLT20 2,013 played, 26 September between CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In this CSK batted first after the great start provided by Suresh Raina 84 runs in 57 balls and then comes MS Dhoni with confidence hammering and when it started, nobody can stop it. With 8 six MS Dhoni hit 63 runs from 19 balls in which completed his half-century of just 16 balls which is a record for 2,013 CLT20 tournament.

Hi guys let me guess something, I know that you are looking for Live score of CLT20 2013 : Champions League T20 2013. You can check the live scores on the right side. The widget updates the score ball to ball in secs. Stand by here with Cricket Race.

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CLT20 : Live Scores

Hi guys let me guess something, I know that you are looking for Live score of CLT20 2013 : Champions League T20 2013. You can check the live scores on the right side. The widget updates the score ball to ball in secs. Stand by here with Cricket Race.

CLT20 set to unleash in India form September 17th . It should be thrill on the kill when top teams of earth rattle their snakes across each other at CLT20 champions league twenty 20 .

You can have the CLT20 schedule of 2013 down here...

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CLT20 Schedule

CLT20 set to unleash in India form September 17th . It should be thrill on the kill when top teams of earth rattle their snakes across each other at CLT20 champions league twenty 20 .

You can have the CLT20 schedule of 2013 down here...

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Champions League T20 2013 is all set to blow , starting from 17th September and today CLT20 2013 theme song has been launched world wide . The CLT20 2013 Anthem song has been sung by                       " Mika Singh " a well known Bollywood playback singer , composer , actor . In theme song you can see Mika and other supporter of different CLT20 Teams like Mumbai Indians , Chennai Super Kings , Rajasthan Royals , etc..

You can watch the song in here...

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CLT20 News

Champions League T20 2013 is all set to blow , starting from 17th September and today CLT20 2013 theme song has been launched world wide . The CLT20 2013 Anthem song has been sung by                       " Mika Singh " a well known Bollywood playback singer , composer , actor . In theme song you can see Mika and other supporter of different CLT20 Teams like Mumbai Indians , Chennai Super Kings , Rajasthan Royals , etc..

You can watch the song in here...