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NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Infuriated by India’s humiliating 4-0 series defeat in England, the local media lashed out at the cricket board today, accusing the governing body of pursuing riches instead of developing the test team.
The 50-over world champions arrived in England as the top-ranked side in test cricket but their consistent poor displays, coupled with a spate of injuries to key players, led to India’s first series whitewash in 11 years.
Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower with the mace, given to the No. 1 Test side, after completing a 4-0 whitewash of India at The Oval © Getty Images
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s first series defeat as captain pushed India down to the third place in the rankings, described as “A Crying Shame” by the Times of India, which held the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) responsible for the debacle. Continue reading →
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Cricket board blasted in India after English whitewash
Also check the end of this post for detailed reports and commentaries at http://www.espncricinfo.com
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NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Infuriated by India’s humiliating 4-0 series defeat in England, the local media lashed out at the cricket board today, accusing the governing body of pursuing riches instead of developing the test team.
The 50-over world champions arrived in England as the top-ranked side in test cricket but their consistent poor displays, coupled with a spate of injuries to key players, led to India’s first series whitewash in 11 years.
Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower with the mace, given to the No. 1 Test side, after completing a 4-0 whitewash of India at The Oval © Getty Images
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s first series defeat as captain pushed India down to the third place in the rankings, described as “A Crying Shame” by the Times of India, which held the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) responsible for the debacle. Continue reading →
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