India Australia Match at Vishakapatnam

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It was a wonderful 2nd ODI between Australia and India after !st ODi has been washed out.

India was able to chase the scores successfully, and statistically its been "This is highest run chase by India against Australia in ODIs, Previous Best was 275/4 at Sharjah in 1998"

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Chasing a huge target of 290 runs for victory, India got off to disastrous start by loosing the debutant opener Shikhar Dhawan in the very first over and then M.Vijay who looked solid during his stay of 15 runs off 18 balls with just 35 runs on the board. However a superb partnership between Virat Kohli (118 runs off 121 balls) and Yuvraj Singh (58 runs off 87 balls) of 137 runs for the third wicket put India right back on track and then brilliant quick-fire 84 runs partnership between Suresh Raina (71 runs off 47 balls) and Kohli for the fourth wicket made sure that India will be the winner when game is over.

India Australia scores Online

Brief scores for the 2nd ODI - Cricket Australia (3 wkts, 50 ovs) -289 RR:5.78
M Clarke 111*(139)
M Hussey 69(77)
Cameron White 89(49)
Indian Bowling
Nehara 57/2(10 Overs)
Ashwin 34/1(9)
India successfully chased - Cricket India ((5 wkts, 48.5 ovs)-292  RR:5.98)
Murali Vijay 15
Virat Kohli - 110
Yuvraj Singh -58
Suresh raina - 71
Australian Bowling 
Clint McKay - 55/3
John Hastings - 44/2


Post Commentary Session 

Kohli: I was really struggling when I was in the 70s and the 80s. I wanted to bat with Suresh Raina and be there till the end. I was trying to hit the ball too hard at the start, but thanks to Vijay for calming me down and telling me to focus on timing. Someone like Yuvraj batting at the other hand is a welcome sight as he can help with his experience. We just decided to build a long partnership and capitalize on the Batting Powerplay. I have been given a fair chance at number three, the captain has shown immense faith in me and I would love to bat at that number. The dew allowed the ball to come easily onto the bat.

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Virat Kohli is the MoM for his outstanding 118 which guided India to victory.

Dhoni: We wanted to get a decent start. Although Dhawan got out, Yuvraj and Kohli shared a decent partnership. During the break in the Aus innings, we wanted to know how much dew was there. I thought that the spinners would get turn, but the wicket was flatter than expected. Cameron White tore us apart at the end, but our batsmen stepped up to the plate. When Yuvi is batting, he is a free scoring stroke maker. Virat has been criticized for not converting his starts into big scores, but he capitalized on this opportunity today. What is important is we have to go out and win the last game on Sunday. We have tried some things today and it has worked out well.

Michael Clarke: I thought we had enough on the board. Cameron White played the best ODI innings that I have seen. The Indians scored freely in the first 15 overs, Kohli scored a century and the Indians were just too good today. Hastings and McKay were good with the ball. We have to rebuild, the boys are excited about the next game and we have some improvements to make in some areas.

Interesting fact:

1. The last seven highest scores of Kohli in ODIs have all resulted in a victory for India.
2. 50th ODI win for Dhoni as skipper, India have maintained their perfect record at this stadium at Vizag - played 3 and won 3  

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India Australia Test Cricket - Bangalore

Beautiful batting display by Sachin Tendulkar again in Bangalore to save the test from Cricket Australia.  And he scores the display of his class with a marathon unbeaten 191 as India restored the balance in the second and final cricket Test against Australia with a solid batting show on Monday at Chinnaswamy cricket stadium, Bangalore.

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Brief Cricket score at the end of the Day 3

Sachin Tendulkar 191*(319)

M Vijay 139(310), for complete cricket scorecard check here

he 37-year-old batting maestro, who has been in stunning form in the last three months, played a virtual sheet anchor role to guide India not only to a safe position but from where they can push for a 2-0 series win.

Tendulkar and Vijay, who scored his maiden Test century, were involved in a record 308-run partnership for the third wicket which laid the foundation of India's spirited reply.

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (11) was giving Tendulkar company at stumps on an eventful third day.

Milestone man Tendukar, who on Sunday became the first batsman to score 14,000 Test runs, today wrote another record to his name by making a 150-plus score for the record 20th time, surpassing Brian Lara's 19.

With two full days left, India will now try to gain a substantial first innings lead and try to put pressure on the Australians on the M Chinnaswamy track which is expected to provide some help to the slow bowlers.

Tendulkar and Vijay surpassed the 222-run mark, set by Allan Border and Kim Hughes in Chennai in 1979, as Australia went wicket-less in the first two sessions of the day.

Tendulkar, who is now approaching his sixth double ton, has so far struck 20 fours and two sixes in his 319-ball knock.

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After the match at the interview with the experts

Mitchell Johnson "It's been a tough day. Big partnership of 300. Hilfenhaus did a very good job fo us. The debutant Peter George also did well. As a fast bowler, you wanted to see some bounce and carry; it was a bit too slow. We stuck through the day and got a few wickets in the end to put some pressure on them. We saw the signs of deterioration at the end. Some kept low, couple jumped. We have to wait and see what happens tomorrow. Will the sun come out. We have to use the harder ball tomorrow morning and try take a few wickets."

Vijay: "It was really special knock for me. I would like to dedicate this to my mom. It was a dream come true for me to play with Sachin. I was just focused on each ball and not try to think too far ahead. In that regard Sachin paaji helped me a lot. He gave me pep-talks through the day. After the tea I got tired; I didn't want to give my wicket away but ended up playing a bad shot. I am trying to just keep things simple and work on my basics; whenever I get my opportunities I want to do well."

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India Vs Australia Test Series - 2010

Australia makes a good total 478 after North Century, Highlights on Day2, India and Australia Series 2010

India and Australia cricket series, 2^nd Test, 2^nd Day, Session 3, Bangalore

Cricket India recovered after early jolts to finish at 128 for 2 in 34.2 overs by Stumps on the second day's play at Bangalore. Sachin Tendulkar, who crossed 14,000 Test runs today helped India recover along with Murali Vijay by adding 90 runs for the unbroken 3rd wicket partnership. Tendulkar has looked solid with an unbeaten 44 from 88 balls (with 6 fours) while Murali Vijay got dropped at short leg off Hauritz and is lucky to stay unbeaten on 42 from 83 balls (with 4 fours and a six).

The hosts are trailing behind by 350 runs at the close of play. The two wickets that went down were of Virender Sehwag (30 from 28 balls with 4 fours and a six) and Rahul Dravid (1). Sehwag looking in dashing form played a big pull shot off Hilfenhaus in the air and straight into the hands of Johnson at deep backward squareleg in the 9th over. Rahul Dravid played a flashy drive way outside off to edge Mitchell Johnson to North at third slip.

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India and Australia cricket online, 2^nd Test, 2^nd Day, Session 2, Bangalore

Cricket Australia have been bowled out for 478 in 141 overs just at the stroke of Tea on Day 2 at Bangalore. It wasn't the massive first innings total that the Aussies were looking at especially when Marcus North and Tim Paine got stuck into a big partnership. India fought back with two wickets in quick succession after Lunch with Paine and Johnson departing to reduce Australia to 415 for 7.

Tim Paine (59 from 133 balls) was casual in his forward defence to a turning ball from Ojha which he missed and MS Dhoni was quick to effect a stumping. Ojha went onto dismiss Mitchell Johnson for a duck with a sharp turner which hit the back pad in line of the off stump. Marcus North who got past a 5th Test hundred managed to put up a decent partnership with Nathan Hauritz and he fell slog sweeping Harbhajan Singh into the hands of deep mid wicket. North made 128 from 240 balls with 17 fours and a six. Hauritz (17) got out just after him through a brilliant run out from Cheteshwar Pujara who was fielding at gully.

The innings was wrapped up by a doosra from Harbhajan which beat the defences of Peter George and dragged him out of the crease for a stumping. Harbhajan was the highest wicket taker with 4 for 148 in 43 overs.

India and Australia cricket Test Match, 2^nd Test, 2^nd Day, Morning Session, Bangalore

Australia have been rescued by the unbroken partnership between the two overnight batsmen - Marcus North (81* from 155 balls with 10 fours and a six) and Tim Paine (52* from 113 balls with 8 fours) which has carried the visitors to 384 for 5 in 110 overs. At Lunch on Day 2, the Aussies are heading towards a certain big first innings total which means that they have almost closed the doors of a possible Indian victory.

India could have had one wicket atleast in this morning session when Tim Paine edged a square cut to MS Dhoni but Sreesanth just like Ishant Sharma in the last Test bowled a fatal no-ball! Australia have collected 99 runs in 24.1 overs in this first session.

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Mumbai

Welcome to the city that never sleeps! Pulsating, Alive, On the Move, Vibrant, Fun -- this is Mumbai or as it is still frequently referred to -- Bombay. The most modern city in India, it captures the spirit of the changing pace set by liberalization and modernisation.
Once a cluster of seven islands, Mumbai was presented to King Charles II in 1661 as part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal.
Over the years, as colonialism gave way to independence, Mumbai has transformed itself into an entity with thriving markets, business houses and many different communities reflecting a cosmopolitan and trendy atmosphere rarely seen elsewhere. On the surface, it represents the ever-changing face of today's India -- the old coupled with the dynamic new, and yet at its very core, the heart of the city is steeped in Indian customs and values.
It is the capital of Maharashtra state, and its official language is Marathi although English and Hindi are widely spoken and understood. The fast-paced life has given rise to hordes of "fast-food outlets" on almost every road, offering lip-smacking choices of Mumbai's very own pau bhaji, bhel puri and kababs. There is no dearth, though, of multi-culinary delicacies dished out in posh restaurants by expert chefs. Mumbai is a shopper's delight with bargain buys, exclusive boutiques, ethnic markets and mini bazaars. This busy city is also the hub of a thriving cultural life, with a constant stream of performances in music, dance and drama. The seat of the Hindi film industry, known locally as Bollywood, it produces the largest number of films in the world. Mumbai caters to the adventurous and the romantic through its sporting activities, nightclubs, pubs, theatres, beaches and restaurants. Old and new, rich and poor, classical and modern -- its all here for you to savour and enjoy!

Shirdi

122 kms from Nashik is the abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood.
Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. Thursday is marked by special pujas and darshan of the Sai Baba statue. There are other places of interest that devotees can visit as well including Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhani or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram.
Getting There :

Air Nearest airport is Aurangabad.
Rail Nearest railhead is Kopargaon, 15 Kms. on the Manmad-Daund section of central Railway.
Road Mumbai-Shirdi,296 kms. (Mumbai-Nashik-Niphad-Yeola-Shirdi) Nashik-Shirdi 112 kms. Aurangabad-Shirdi 126 kms.(Aurangabad-Vaijapur Yeola-Kopargaon-Shirdi) Pune-Shirdi,183 kms. (Pune-Kalamba-sangmner-Talegaon-shirdi). State Transport buses ply regularly from Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Pune and kopargaon. MTDC runs a bi-weekly round trip bus service to Shirdi form Mumbai.

Accommodation :

Hotel "The Pilgrims Inn" self contained rooms (50 blocks).
Check out Time
12.00 noon
Reservation
Shirdi and Mumbai.

Ajanta Caves - A legacy from a golden age

Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates from 100 B.C. while Ellora is younger by some 600 years. The village of Ajanta is in the Sahyadri hills, about 99 kms. From Aurangabad; a few miles away in a mammoth horseshoe-formed rock, are 30 caves overlooking a gorge, `each forming a room in the hill and some with inner rooms. Al these have been carved out of solid rock with little more than a hammer and chisel and the faith and inspiration of Buddhism. Here, for the Buddhist monks, the artisans excavated Chaityas (chapels) for prayer and Viharas (monasteries) where they lived and taught. Many of the caves have the most exquisite detailed carvings on the walls, pillars and entrances as well as magnificent wall paintings.
These caves were discovered early in the 19th century quite by chance by a party of British Officers on manoeuvres. Today the paintings and sculptures on Buddha’s life, belonging to the more mellow and ritualistic Mahayana Buddhism period, are world famous. Copies of them were shown in the Crystal Palace exhibition in London in 1866. These were destroyed in a fire there. Further copies were published soon afterwards and four volumes of reproductions were brought out in 1933 by Ghulam Yazdani, the Director of Archaeology of the then Hyderabad State. Ajanta has formed an epicentre of interest for those who appreciate and are eager to know more about Indian history and art.
Ajanta Cave It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India and has been listed in the World Heritage list of monuments.The 30 caves of Ajanta were created over a span of some 600 years.
In their range of time and treatments they provide a panorama of life in ancient India and are a source of all kinds of information... hair styles, ornaments, textiles, musical instruments, details of architecture, customs etc. It was from this collection of classical Indian art that a particular style was formed that traveled with Buddhism to many parts of the world. Similar paintings can be seen in Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, Bamiyan in Afghanistan, temples and shrines in Tibet, Nepal, China and Japan.

Royal patronage made Ajanta possible. Professional artists carried out much of the work and each contributed his own individual skill and devotion to this monumental work.
Visitors often ask how the artist who painted the detailed frescoes and chiseled out the intricate carvings, managed to work in the dark interiors of the caves. It has been noticed that the caves are illuminated by natural light for part of the day and it is presumed that metal mirrors or sheets of white cloth were used to reflect sunlight into the inner recesses.

Amaravati

It is 35km away from Nagarjunkonda.

The Great Stupa

It has 32 meters height and 32 meters diameter, larger than one at Sanchi, Bhopal in Madhaya Pradesh. The dome is intricately carved marble slabs. The origins of the stupa go back to the 3rd or 2nd centuries BC. The excavations by Col. Colin Mackenzie in 1797 recovered the magnificent railings, sculptured friezes. Almost all these excavated items are placed at the museum of Madras.

The Archaeological Museum

It opens from 0900 to 1700 except Friday, Entry is free. The site of this museum contains the panel, chakras and caskets containing relics, broken railings and sculptures of the Bodhi tree. Galleries containing pottery, coins, bangles and terracotta.