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Haryana government fails to promote sports: ChautalaIn a scathing attack, Abhey Singh Chautala, president of the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) and the Haryana Olympic Association, Thursday accused the Haryana government of doing nothing to promote sports in the state.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:04 pm Shoaib Akhtar denied entry to LondonPakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's bid to return to competitive cricket received a setback when he was sent packing by British immigration chiefs at Heathrow airport for not having a working visa Thursday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 11:02 am Visa hitch delays Akhtar move to SurreyShoaib Akhtar's bid to join struggling Surrey in the English County Championship hit a hurdle on Thursday when British authorities determined that he did not have the correct visa.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:53 am Pink ball makes competitive debut in EnglandLONDON (Reuters) - A pink cricket ball made its competitive debut in England on Wednesday when Hampshire beat Essex in a floodlit Twenty20 fixture.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:32 am 8-year-old girl swims 15 hours non-stop to cover 38 kmAn eight-year girl, who swam 15 hours without stopping to cover a distance of 38 km in the swimming pool of a school here Tuesday, said she aims to represent India at the London Olympics.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Sep 2008 | 10:01 am Nadal comes back after losing 1st set to beat FishIt sure took a while, but Rafael Nadal is a U.S. Open semifinalist.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 9:39 am Federer and Djokovic eye possible showdownTitle-holder Roger Federer and Serb Novak Djokovic will be hoping to have recovered from their energy-sapping ordeals as they aim to set up a high-profile meeting in the last four at the U.S. Open.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 9:38 am Rain ruins final ODI between England and S.AfricaEngland were denied the chance to climb to second in the one-day international rankings when the fifth and final match of the series against South Africa was abandoned after only three overs on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:28 am US Open: Paes in men's, mixed doubles finalsIndia's Leander Paes is in line for a double at the US Open as he entered the finals of both the men's and mixed doubles in New York at the Flushing Meadows.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 6:06 am Serena wins gripping battle of the siblingsSerena Williams twice came from behind to complete a heart-stopping 7-6, 7-6 win over her older sister Venus and claim a place in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:09 am Paes sets sights on double repeatAlmost a decade after capturing two doubles titles at Wimbledon in 1999, Leander Paes remained on target to replicate the feat at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 5:04 am Murray roars into first grand slam semiAndy Murray roared in relief as he celebrated reaching his first grand slam semi-final after ending the U.S. Open campaign of Argentine teenager Juan Martin Del Potro 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 on Wednesday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 4 Sep 2008 | 4:49 am Kaif, Kohli rescue India `A`, take hosts to 180/4!India discard Mohd. Kaif struck a useful unbeaten half century (68) to help India `A` recover from a disastrous start as the hosts reached 180 for four on the first day of the three-day match against Australia `A` here on Wednesday.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Sehwag toughest to bowl to: Mendis!Virender Sehwag`s technique or the lack of it often invites criticism but Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis says the swashbuckling right-hander is the only Indian batsman he found difficult to bowl to in the recently-concluded Test and ODI series.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Greg Chappell to continue at Jaipur academy!Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President Lalit Modi on Wednesday said Greg Chappell`s appointment as head coach of Cricket Australia`s Centre of Excellence in Brisbane would not snap his ties with the RCA academy here.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am SA skipper Smith delighted with team despite ODI losses!Despite losing the One-day series to England 4-0, the South African skipper Graeme Smith is happy with his team and its achievements.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Match abandoned; England claim series 4-0!Stuart Broad provided England a dream start as he removed hard-hitting opener Herschelle Gibbs in the second over of the innings. Gibbs could store just 3 before he was caught behind the wickets off a delivery that moved away.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Playing for Oz Test team is my ultimate goal: Hussey!After a great showmanship in the Indian Premier League, David Hussey wishes to break his image of being “a-perfect-T20-player” and get in to the most ancient form of the game. The Australian now wants to prove his worth in the Tests, and thus, is very eager to reserve a berth in the Australian Test team for next month`s series in India.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am 64 ICL players yet to get dues from BCCI!Another courtroom battle between the Indian Cricket League and the BCCI seems imminent with the ICL authorities deciding to take up the case of 64 cricketers who are yet to get their dues from the cricket board.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Brett Lee joins team with Indian tour in view!Ending his self-imposed exile following his marriage break-up, Australian spearhead Brett Lee joined his teammates in Darwin Wednesday to mentally prepare himself for the gruelling tour to India.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Oz trounce Bangladesh by 8 wkts; win series 2-0!Chasing a paltry total of 117 runs, Australia made merry of Bangladesh`s total by romping home to victory with eight wickets in hand. Shaun Marsh who scored an unbeaten 69 runs was the top scorer. Shakib Al Hasan took two wickets for Bangladesh.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Dhoni should get Team India`s Test captaincy: Akram !A day after team India`s coach, South African Gary Kirsten declared that Dhoni was `ready` for top job, former Pakistan captain and legend Wasim Akram joined the chorus and called Kumble to relinquish the job.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 4 Sep 2008 | 12:16 am Rain ruins final ODI between England and S.AfricaCARDIFF (Reuters) - England were denied the chance to climb to second in the one-day international rankings when the fifth and final match of the series against South Africa was abandoned after only three overs on Wednesday.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Sep 2008 | 6:39 pm Smith delighted with teams performanceSouth Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series.Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 4:57 pm Chappell to continue as advisor to Rajasthan academyGreg Chappell, who was appointed the head coach of Cricket Australia's (CA) Centre of Excellence Wednesday, will continue to work as advisor to Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) academy as well.Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Sep 2008 | 3:16 pm Skipper Smith delighted with South Africa performanceCAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Sep 2008 | 1:09 pm
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