India Won the ind-aus series(2008) and regained the Border Gavaskar Trophy

Nov 102008

India regained the Border Gavaskar trophy,

Their first series win over Australia in eight years, after they bowled Australia out for 209 to win by 172 runs

India confidently stepped into a new era with their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni winning his third Test in a row.

In a touching tribute to Sourav Ganguly who signed off in this Test Dhoni let him to captaining the side as the final rites were being administered. Ganguly and Dhoni embraced at the centre of India’s raucous celebrations.

Dhoni led his team off in style, while people made room for Ganguly to say his final goodbyes.

As the final gesture he let the anil kumble to take the trophy…

Its a day to be remembered in cricket history were india regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy and two of the great legends in indian cricket– Sourav Ganguly and anil kumble has retired…

Champions Trophy dates to be Finalized

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Oct 142008

The ICC has identified a “potential window” for the Champions Trophy, which will now be held in September-October next year, and will formalise it at its board meeting over the next two days. The dates, Cricinfo has learnt, were identified after senior officials of various national boards agreed over the last month to adjust individual fixtures to accommodate the tournament.