Four bookies arrested in ChandigarhOctober 31st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Four bookies were arrested here for betting on the third one day cricket match test between India and Australia Saturday, police said. The arrest comes two days before India and Australia are to play in neighbouring Mohali.
1,600 cops, cameras to keep vigil during Mohali one-dayerOctober 31st, 2009 MOHALI - At least 1,600 police personnel would be deployed and around 90 closed circuit cameras installed during the fourth one-day international (ODI) between India and Australia at Mohali Monday, police said Saturday. "We have formulated a perfect security plan and round the clock our senior officials will be present at the stadium to supervise the arrangements.
Itinerary of Sri Lanka's tour to IndiaOctober 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The itinerary of the Sri Lanka's tour of India, which begins next month, was released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Friday. Sri Lanka will arrive in Mumbai Nov 8 to play three Tests, five one-Day Internationals and two Twenty20 matches.
Chinese women cricketers sweating it out in MohaliOctober 22nd, 2009 MOHALI - The Chinese are here to learn the rudiments of cricket. The game is alien to them, but as a sporting superpower they know they can master the skills and be a force to reckon with sooner than later.
1,650 girls to compete in Punjab rural gamesOctober 20th, 2009 TALWANDI SABO - More than 1,650 girls from all over the state will compete in the Punjab state rural games for girls starting here in this town Wednesday. These games are being organised by Punjab sports department and competitions would be held in ten disciples - athletics, basketball, hockey, handball, kabaddi, kho-kho, weightlifting, wrestling, football and volleyball.
Mumbai get final, Mohali semi-final of 2011 cricket World CupOctober 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - The 2011 Cricket World Cup final will be played in Mumbai and one of the semi-finals at Mohali in Punjab. Two other matches will also be played at Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium.
Top stars fail to draw crowds at Corporate Trophy cricketSeptember 6th, 2009 MOHALI - Despite the presence of stars like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh, the Indian cricket board's Corporate Cup turned out to be a damp squib failing to attract crowd at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here. The PCA Stadium that offers best facilities in the country was nearly empty during the weekdays while just 700-800 fans turned up Sunday at the 30,000 seater stands.
Air India Blue beat Indian Revenue by 140 runs in Corporate CupSeptember 3rd, 2009 MOHALI - Air India Blue beat Indian Revenue by 140 runs in a match of the Sahara Corporate Cup tournament at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here Thursday, sealing their place in the semi-final. After winning the toss, Air India Blue got a flying start from their openers - Maninder Bisra and Chandan Yadav, who accumulated 71 runs in the first 11 overs before the game was stopped due to rain.
Court orders Punjab Cricket Association to attach bank accountSeptember 2nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A local court Wednesday ordered the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) to attach its bank account for non-payment of dues to a supplier of generator sets. Judge Amit Sharma had directed the attachment of bank account of the PCA with the State Bank of Patiala in Mohali.
Indian Revenue beat ITC by six runs in Corporate CupSeptember 2nd, 2009 MOHALI - Indian Revenue beat ITC by six runs in a close match of the Sahara Corporate Cup tournament played at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here Wednesday. Indian Revenue skipper Amay Khurasia won the toss and elected to bat.
Punjab to have World Kabaddi League in FebruarySeptember 1st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - In a bid to revive traditional sports, the Punjab government is all set to organise a 'World Kabaddi League' in February 2010 featuring top teams. "There will be a record prize money of Rs.10 million (Rs.1 crore) and Rs.
Air India Blue-ITC match of Corporate Cup rescheduledSeptember 1st, 2009 MOHALI - The inaugural Group A Corporate Cup cricket match between Air India (Blue) and ITC has been rescheduled after play was rained out at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here Tuesday. The 50-over match will now be played Friday.
Harbhajan's Hummer gets traffic ticket in ChandigarhSeptember 1st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Cricketer Harbhajan Singh's Rs.10 million Hummer SUV has just got costlier. No sooner than the off-spinner in his SUV hit the Chandigarh roads, the traffic police slapped him with a penalty of Rs.3,000 for traffic rule violations.
Bindra to go to China to promote cricketAugust 1st, 2009 MOHALI - The International Cricket Council's principal advisor I.S. Bindra will go to China next week to explore the possibilities of cricket there and to promote the sport.
Cricket's Corporate Trophy winners will bag Rs.10 millionJuly 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - The winners of its Corporate Trophy will bag Rs.10 million in prize money while the runners-up will get Rs.5 million, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced here Monday. Twelve teams will be divided in four groups of three each and the league matches will be played in Mohali, Visakhapatnam, Dharamsala and Bangalore Sep 1-3.
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