Our finest players don't get credit
In the subcontinent, we tend to make others outside it look bigger than they are, especially in the sporting arena.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 5:05 pm
I'm not Bhajji's bunny, thunders Ponting
Ricky Ponting may have fallen to the belligerent off-spinner six times in seven Tests but the Australian captain asserted he is not Harbhajan Singh's bunny and is itching to settle scores in the next Test in Sydney.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 5:02 pm
Indians fail to qualify for Chennai Open main round
The Indian challenge in the qualifying tournament for the ATP Chennai Open ended, here Sunday with the exit of Mustafa Ghouse, Karan Rastogi, Kamala Kannan and Stephen Amritraj.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 3:42 pm
I'm only looking at my draw match by match: Malisse
Defending champion Xavier Malisse will not put himself under pressure to repeat last year's performance at the ATP Chennai Open here when he swept both titles and also defeated World No.2 Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 3:39 pm
Dravid slips to 14th spot in ICC Test rankings
Out-of-form Rahul Dravid Sunday slipped two places to 14th in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings, but he still remains India's best-placed batsman as Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara tops the list, displacing Australian captain Ricky Ponting.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 3:33 pm
Chandigarh, Bangalore enter PHL semi-finals
Local favourites Chandigarh Dynamos and defending champion Bangalore Hi-Fliers Sunday entered the semi-finals of the fourth Premier Hockey League (PHL) here.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 3:31 pm
PHL points table after Sunday's match
Local favourites Chandigarh Dynamos and defending champion Bangalore Hi-Fliers Sunday entered the semi-finals of the fourth Premier Hockey League (PHL) here. Following is the points table:Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 3:31 pm
Baichung header sinks East Bengal
Baichung Bhutia scored the winner for Mohun Bagan in Sunday's derby match against East Bengal in the crucial eighth round of the I-league football tournament here.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 2:31 pm
India holds woeful away record in Tests
India may have two World titles to their credit, the 1983 World Cup and this year's Twenty20 World championship, but their away record in Test cricket is not even half as good as their home record. Even India's overall record is better than their performance overseas.Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Dec 2007 | 1:28 pm
Nadal eyeing a Beijing medal
World No.2 Rafael Nadal has his sights firmly on a medal at the Beijing Olympics.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 1:03 pm
Hi-Fliers down Shers to enter semis
Defending champion Bangalore Hi-Fliers became the first team to book a semi-final berth, with a 2-1 victory over Sher-e-Jallandhar in the fourth edition of the Premier Hockey League here Sunday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 1:02 pm
I'm only looking at my draw match by match: Malisse
Defending champion Xavier Malisse will not put himself under pressure to repeat last year's performance at the ATP Chennai Open here when he swept both titles and also defeated World No.2 Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Dec 2007 | 1:01 pm
An easy opener for Rafael Nadal
Marcos Baghdatis will face 114th-ranked HaaseSource: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
Australian victory march continues
India’s defeat confirms the enormity of the task that faces itSource: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
Narrow win for Packers
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Packers CC defeated Rising Star CC by 17 runs in the Thiruvananthapuram district ‘C’ division cricket league at the Medical College ground on Saturday. The scores: Packers ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
Thiruvananthapuram wins overall title
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram won the overall title in the State school Taekwondo championship which concluded at the Jimmy George indoor stadium on Saturday. Thiruvananthapuram, which came first in both boys and girls sections, ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
Lady Patricia impresses
Hyderabad: Lady Patricia, Iaepetus and Reconnect impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Dec. 29). Sand: 600m: Power Ranger (Suresh) (1,000-400) 46. Not extended. Gentlemans Deal ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
Chasers posts win
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chasers CC defeated Attingal CC by 44 runs in the Thiruvananthapuram district ‘E’ division cricket league here on Saturday. The scores: Chasers CC 195 for eight in 30 overs ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 30 Dec 2007 | 12:00 am
We will bounce back in Sydney: Rajput
The Indian team manager does not accept skipper Kumble's claim that lack of practice games cost India the first Test.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
Relax and play your natural game, Kumble to Dravid
Refusing to blame Dravid alone for the team's humiliating 337-run defeat to Australia, Kumble said the loss was a collective failure.Source: Express Cricket |
T20 World Cup, 2 world champions make 2007 a memorable year
Amlan Chakraborty
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) As yet another rollercoaster year of heady high and
abysmal low passes by, Indian sports can afford a smug smile as it looks back
on 2007 when...
Source: PTI News : Sports |
Aus beat India by 337 runs, take 1-0 lead
Australia beat India by 337 runs in the Boxing Day Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match cricket series at the MCG.Source: Express Cricket |
I expected it to be really hard work: Ponting
Ponting said while he never thought his side would lose when he declared on Friday, he was mindful of India's talented batsmen.Source: Express Cricket |
Kevin Pietersen to wed Jessica Taylor in a Wiltshire manor house
England cricket ace Kevin Pietersen is set to tie the knot with Liberty X star Jessica Taylor over the weekend.Source: webindia123.com |
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
Australia win Boxing Day Test by 337 runs
Australian cricketers posted their 15th consecutive Test win against an opposing side, this time against India, on Saturday.Source: webindia123.com |
How Australians plotted Dravid's fall
Pacer Mitchell Johnson reveals his side gambled on Dravid's orthodox batting style to get the better of him in the 1st Test.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
I'm not Bhajji's bunny, thunders Ponting
Melbourne, Dec 30 (PTI) Ricky Ponting may have fallen to the belligerent
off-spinner six times in seven Tests but the Australian captain asserted he is
not Harbhajan Singh's bunny and is itching...
Source: PTI News : Sports |
Team upset with Yuvraj's attitude, claims report
Melbourne, Dec 30 (PTI) As if Yuvraj Singh's failure with the bat in the first
Test against Australia was not bad enough, the left-hander's attitude has now
become an issue with the Indian team...
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Team upset with Yuvraj's attitude: reports
"Yes, there's a problem with Yuvraj's attitude. We will have to have a one-on-one with him in Sydney," Lalchand Rajput, assistant coach of the team, was quoted as saying by The Age.Source: rediff Cricket |
Harikrishna loses to Almasi in Reggio Emilia opener
From Our Chess Correspondent
Reggio Emilia (Italy), Dec 30 (PTI) A jetlagged P Harikrishna went down to top
seed Zoltan Almasi of Hungary in the first round of the 50th Reggio Emilia
chess...
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Dravid slips to 14th in rankings
Sachin Tendulkar moved up to 17th, while Sourav Ganguly too climbed a place to 18th in the latest ICC Test rankings.Source: rediff Cricket |
Mohun Bagan beats East Bengal in I-League
Kolkata, Dec 30 (PTI) Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia scored the solitary goal
as Mohun Bagan beat traditional rivals East Bengal 1-0 in their eighth outing
of the I-League football tournament at...
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I don't think we were intimidated: Kumble
The Indian captain said more practice and a better wicket at Sydney would ensure his batsmen produced the innings they are capable of.Source: rediff Cricket |
Plenty on Kumble’s plate
When team India leaves for Sydney this afternoon, there will be lots on Kumble’s mind, reports Kadambari Murali.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
Australia set to cancel tour to Pakistan
The Australian cricket team is almost certain to cancel a tour of Pakistan this March.Source: webindia123.com |
Aussies retain winning combination for Sydney
Australia retain the 12-member squad that played in the first Test against India in Melbourne for the second match in Sydney.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
PCB not happy with Akhtar for his off-field antics on India tour
PCB chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf has hinted that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could face disciplinary action when the governing body of the board meets to review the performance of the Pakistan team on their tour of India.Source: webindia123.com |
Underprepared, underdone
India lose the Melbourne Test in four days. What went wrong? Kadambari Murali analyses.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am
Australia one victory away from equalling winning streak
Australia are one victory away from equalling the greatest winning streak in Test cricket after thrashing India by 337 runs in conditions more like Mumbai than the MCG.Source: webindia123.com |
Nadal, other tennis greats arrive for Chennai Open 2008
Rafael Nadal, Marcos Baghdatis and Carlos Moya to name a few, arrived on Saturday in Chennai to take part in 13th edition of the Chennai openSource: webindia123.com |
ICL players not wanted: NZ cricket
Six former New Zealand internationals who played in the ICL have effectively been banned from playing for the national team again.Source: rediff Cricket |
Symonds may skip Pakistan tour
Australia's Andrew Symonds would not tour Pakistan next year if he considered it is unsafe, the all-rounder said.Source: rediff Cricket |
Match Referee clears Yuvraj of dissent charges
India's middle order batsman has been declared not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by Match Referee Mike Procter.Source: Express Cricket |
I'm not Bhajji's bunny, thunders Ponting
Ricky Ponting admits Harbhajan Singh has had the better of their exchanges in Tests but stressed he had paid the bowler back in the one-dayers.Source: rediff Cricket |