India beat Australia in the 2nd ODI in Nagpur. Having lost the first match to the visiting team India made up their loss in the second game. Having made a good score of 354 for 7 in 50 overs, they set a strong challenge before the kangaroos. Dhoni made 124 runs, his fifth ODI century which helped India to mass up this huge score.
The Aussies were all out for 255 playing 48.3 overs, paving way for India’s win by 99 runs.
After the two matches the Series is leveled 1-1 in this 7 match series.
Dhoni named the Man of the Match. Now its time to wait for the third ODI that’ll be played in Delhi.
Till then, “Good Luck Indian Team”.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Umpire David Shepherd dead
Former International Umpire David Shepherd died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. Shepherd is regarded as one of the best umpires, stood in 92 Test Matches, 172 ODI’s and three consecutive World Cup finals.
Shepherd will be remembered for his superstitious habit of standing on one leg when the score reached ‘Nelson’, the number 111, thought to be unlucky.
Shepherd was a first-class cricketer. He played 282 first class matches for Gloucestershire in his 14 year cricketing career.
He will be fondly remembered by players, spectators and even the administrators. He is said to be one of the best umpires of the cricketing world. The world will always remember him for his wonderful contribution to the game.
Shepherd will be remembered for his superstitious habit of standing on one leg when the score reached ‘Nelson’, the number 111, thought to be unlucky.
Shepherd was a first-class cricketer. He played 282 first class matches for Gloucestershire in his 14 year cricketing career.
He will be fondly remembered by players, spectators and even the administrators. He is said to be one of the best umpires of the cricketing world. The world will always remember him for his wonderful contribution to the game.
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