Symonds admits he was out against India

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds admitted he should have been given out long before he made his unbeaten century against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 11:39 am

Davenport reaches quarterfinals in New Zealand

Three-time Grand Slam winner Lindsay Davenport continued the charge through her tennis comeback reaching her third quarter-final in as many events with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-0 defeat of Annabel Medina Garrigues at the ASB Classic here Wednesday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 11:37 am

India remain hopeful despite letting Aussies off hook

India have not given up hope of winning the second Test against Australia despite squandering a great position on Wednesday's opening day.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 11:10 am

Chelsea and Arsenal braced for exodus

The African Nations Cup is taking place in tropical Ghana but the impact of the tournament will be felt in the cooler climes of Britain as a host of big name Premier League players head off to the sun.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 11:09 am

Toppers JCT can take lead with win over bottom-placed Salgaocar

JCT coach Sukhwinder Singh will stick to his 'play-to-win' policy against Salgaocar Sports Club as the I-League joint leaders prepare for their ninth round clash, at Nehru Stadium here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Jan 2008 | 9:30 am

Serbia beats France 2-1 in Hopman Cup

Jelena Jankovic recovered from a right leg injury that forced her to retire from her singles match to combine with Novak Djokovic in mixed doubles and give Serbia victory over France in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 7:44 am

Symonds hits ton as Aussies stage brilliant recovery

R. P. Singh took four wickets and India ripped through the middle order in a wobbly start to Australia's bid for a record-equaling 16th Test win.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Jan 2008 | 7:38 am

Sachin CC posts win

Dindigul: Sachin Cricket Club beat Sam Babu XI (Kodaikanal) by 43-runs in the Canara Bank-DDCA first division league at the GTN ground, Dindigul on Tuesday. The scores: Sachin CC 189 in 44.2 overs (M. ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

SBRR Mahajana ‘A’ clinches title

Mysore: The SBRR Mahajana PU College ‘A’ team registered a thumping 188-run win over Sharadha Vilas PU College in the final and won the D.H. Praveen memorial inter-PUC tournament at the Gangothri grounds here on Tuesday. ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

Shastri Club holds IAF

NEW DELHI: Five-time winner Shastri Club bounced back to hold defending champion Indian Air Force (New Delhi) 1-1 in a Group ‘B’ match of the ONGC Delhi Soccer Association annual senior division super league at the Ambedkar Stadium ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

India to play two Tests against the Philippines

NEW DELHI: India will play two Test matches in tennis against the Philippines on January 12 and 14. The Indian challenge will be led by the National grass court champion Vishnu Vardhan and the National hard court champion Ashutosh Singh. ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

Hari settles for a draw

NEW DELHI: P. Hari Krishna drew with China’s Ni Hua in the third round of the 50th Reggio Emilia International chess tournament in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Monday. The players agreed to sign peace after 30 moves in a materially ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

KDCA Secretary’s XI posts win

VIJAYAWADA: Kurnool District Cricket Association Secretary’s XI defeated President’s XI by 10 runs in the New Year Cup – 2008 tournament held at Kurnool on Tuesday. The scores: ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Jan 2008 | 12:00 am

Nadal scores easy win in Chennai Open

World No.2 and top seed Rafael Nadal of Spain powered his way to a 6-2, 6-4, win against unheralded Frenchman Mathieu Montcourt and advanced to the second round of the $436,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament, here Tuesday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Jan 2008 | 7:02 pm

I need to play better to win Chennai Open: Nadal

World No.2 Rafael Nadal said he needed to play much better tennis than he did here Tuesday if he were to win the ATP Chennai Open tournament.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Jan 2008 | 7:01 pm

Nadal advances in second round of Chennai Open

World No.2 and top seed Spaniard Rafael Nadal scored his 6-2, 6-4 win against unheralded Frenchman Mathieu Montcourt and advanced to the second round of the $436,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament, here Tuesday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Jan 2008 | 7:01 pm

Top rankers advance in Pramod Mahajan National Badminton

The rigorous tussle to book a berth in the main draw of the first Pramod Mahajan All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament began here Tuesday with most of the top ranked shuttlers in the qualifiers advancing to the next round.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Jan 2008 | 4:30 pm

Sultans down Veerans 5-3 to keep semi-final hopes alive

Champions of the inaugural Premier Hockey League, Hyderabad Sultans, kept their semi-final chances alive with a convincing 5-3 victory over Chennai Veerans in the fourth edition of the championship at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Jan 2008 | 4:00 pm

Toppers JCT can take lead with win over bottom-placed Salgaocar

JCT coach Sukhwinder Singh will stick to his play-to-win policy against Salgaocar Sports Club as the I-League joint leaders prepare for their ninth round clash, at Nehru Stadium here Thursday.
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'Don't play with Dravid's career'

Syed Kirmani feels the team management's decision to send Rahul Dravid, the No 3 expert, as opener is not justified.

Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Talented Golovin determined to win

Tatiana Golovin believes she is ready to break into the world's top 10, providing she can stay clear of the injuries that have halted her progress.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

Don't play with Dravid's career: Kirmani

Jamshedpur, Jan 2 (PTI) Former wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani today lashed out at the Indian team management in Australia for "playing with the career" of Rahul Dravid by pushing him to the opener's...
Source: PTI News : Sports |

Mauresmo eases into quarter-finals

Amelie Mauresmo beat fellow Frenchwoman Nathalie Dechy 6-3, 6-4 to reach the last eight of the Australian Hardcourt Championships.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

India’s core issues

HT looks at India’s core issues heading into the second Test against Australia in Sydney.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Jankovic injured ahead of Aus Open

Jelena Jankovic was forced to retire from her singles at the Hopman Cup with a thigh injury and placed her Australian Open campaign in doubt.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

'Lee-Hesh should start playing together'

Vijay Amritraj on Monday suggested that Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes should start playing together to be well prepared before the Beijing Olympics.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

Sania-Bopanna duo clicks again

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna maintained their unbeaten run to tame Australia in the mixed doubles encounter and pull off their first win.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

Australia 376 for seven at close

Sydney, Jan 2 (PTI) Electing to bat, Australia were 376 for seven in their first innings at close on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India at the SCG here today. Andrew...
Source: PTI News : Sports |

Nadal loses in Chennai doubles

World number two Rafael Nadal and his partner Bartolome Salva-Vidal were defeated in their opening doubles match at the Chennai Open.
Source: Tennis - Sections - |

Drawing inspiration from the past

Captain Kumble puts up a brave front ahead of the 2nd Test saying he is banking on the past record of his team at SCG.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Don't play with Dravid's career: Kirmani

Former wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani lashed out at the India team management in Australia for "playing with Rahul's career."
Source: Express Cricket |

Symonds brings back Australia from the brink in Sydney Test

After receiving initial blows from Indian bowler R P Singh, Australias Andrew Symonds helped his team to set up a formidable score by remaining unbeaten at 137 at the end of the first day of the Second Test between India and Australia played here at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Pakistan tries to allay Australian fears over tour

Pakistan is confident Australia's cricket tour in March and April can go ahead despite security fears, officials said on Tuesday.
Source: rediff Cricket |

2nd Test: Australia elect to bat

India made one change with paceman Zaheer Khan ruled out because of an injured heel and was replaced by Ishant Sharma.
Source: rediff Cricket |

I was out on 30, admits Andrew Symonds

Symonds smashed 137 not out to help Australia reach stumps in a strong position at 376 for seven against India.
Source: Express Cricket |

Injured Zaheer out for six weeks, says Vengsarkar

Mumbai, Jan 2 (PTI) India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan would be out of action for six weeks due to an ankle injury that kept him out of the second Test against Australia which started in Sydney...
Source: PTI News : Sports |

Zaheer Khan out for six weeks: Vengsarkar

Zaheer Khan will be out of action for six weeks due to an ankle injury that kept him out of the second Test against Australia.
Source: Express Cricket |

Symonds confesses he was out on 30

Sydney, Jan 2 (PTI) Australia's saviour in the second Test Andrew Symonds today confessed he had nicked Ishant Sharma to Mahendra Singh Dhoni while batting on 30 and said he owed his unbeaten ton...
Source: PTI News : Sports |

Second Test: Australia 376 for seven at close

Symonds smashed a breathtaking century in a record partnership with Hogg to put Aus in control of the 2nd Test against India.
Source: Express Cricket |

Symonds hits ton as Aussies stage brilliant recovery

Symonds hits ton as Aussies stage brilliant recovery Ashish Shukla Sydney, Jan 2 (PTI) India allowed Australia to wriggle out of a precarious position as the hosts rode on Andrew Symonds'...
Source: PTI News : Sports |

Symonds admits being out on 30

Australia batsman Andrew Symonds, who scored a century on Day 1 of the second Test against India, admitted edging a delivery from Ishant Sharma to Mahendra Singh Dhoni while batting on 30.
Source: rediff Cricket |

Day 1: Simply Symonds at Sydney

Australia make India pay after Andrew Symonds and Brad Hogg lead the fightback, putting the hosts' on top.
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Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Injured Jankovic guides Serbia to thrilling Hopman Cup victory

World no. 3 Jelena Jankovic recovered from a right leg injury, that forced her to retire from her singles tie, to combine with Novak Djokovic in mixed doubles and give Serbia a remarkable 2-1 victory over France in the Hopman Cup Wednesday.
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'You don’t lose your skills overnight'

"I think way too much is being made of the lack of practice (to blame for India's performance)," says Ricky Ponting. Kadambari Murali reports.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Hogg hogs the limelight alongside Symonds

Australian left-arm spinner Brad Hogg played a different role on the opening day of the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Coming in at the fall of Adam Gilchrist with only the tail to follow, Hogg (79) hit his maiden half-century and gave Andrew Symonds (137 batting) solid support as the pair put on 176 runs for the seventh wicket to bail out the hosts.
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India keen to start afresh at Sydney

The visitors head into the second Test hoping to turn things around, writes Kadambari Murali.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Jan 1970 | 12:00 am

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh in Sydney

Reader Danish Sekhri sent us this picture from Sydney.
Source: rediff Cricket |

Ponting continues to Harbhajans bunny

If Anil Kumble does not get Ricky Ponting, Harbhajan Singh will. And so it continued as Harbhajan dismissed the Australian skipper for the seventh time in his career on the first day of the second Test match here Wednesday. Kumble, too, has accounted for Ponting an equal number of times.
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