Kumble announces retirement

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India skipper Anil Kumble announced his retirement after the third test against Australia, quitting the game at his favourite Ferozshah Kotla ground.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:12 am

FACTBOX - India test captain Anil Kumble

REUTERS - Factbox on India test captain Anil Kumble who retired from test cricket after the third test against Australia in New Delhi on Sunday.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Nov 2008 | 11:10 am

India v Australia third test scoreboard

REUTERS - Scoreboard after the final day of the third test between India and Australia at Ferozshah Kotla ground, New Delhi, on Sunday. The match ended in a draw.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:53 am

Kumble retires as third Australia test drawn

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India skipper Anil Kumble was set to officially announce his retirement as the third test against Australia ended in a tame draw on Sunday.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:51 am

Kotla Test ends in a draw

The third cricket Test between India and Australia played at Feroz Shah Kotla ended in a draw on the fifth and the final day here Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:30 am

Kumble's time is up, says Vengsarkar

Former chairman of selection committee Dilip Vengsarkar on Saturday gave thumbs down to Test skipper Anil Kumble and said that he doesn't foresee the leg-spinner captaining the side after the ongoing series against Australia.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:22 am

India 193/5 in their second innings at tea

India were 193 for five in their second innings at tea on the fifth and last day of the third cricket Test against Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:02 am

Tea scoreboard: India vs. Australia; Third Test, Day Five

Scoreboard at tea on the fifth and final day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday:
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:01 am

Anil Kumble announces retirement after Kotla Test

India Test skipper Anil Kumble Sunday took the cricketing fraternity by surprise, announcing his retirement from international cricket midway through the series against Australia.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:00 am

Laxman's half- century dashes Australia's hopes of victory

V.V.S. Laxman scored a chanceless half-century to dash Australia's hopes of an unexpected victory on the fifth day of the third cricket Test at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium here Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:00 am

Anil Kumble announces retirement after Kotla Test

India Test skipper Anil Kumble on Sunday took the cricketing fraternity by surprise, announcing his retirement from international cricket midway through the series against Australia.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:58 am

Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize

The Stanford Superstars scooped the richest prize in cricket after crushing England by 10 wickets in a one-sided Twenty20 $20 million (12.4 million pound) challenge in Antigua on Saturday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:31 am

India struggles on day five

Australia grabbed two important wickets in the pre-lunch session to leave India reeling at 99 for four at the lunch break on the fifth and last day of the third cricket Test at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:07 am

Jeev tied 41st in rain-hit Volvo Masters

Jeev Milkha Singh was even par through 10 holes and at tied 41st place in the third round when rain once again stopped play at the Volvo Masters here.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:01 am

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Australia; Third Test, Day five

Scoreboard at lunch on the fifth and final day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:03 am

India struggles on day five

Australia grabbed two important wickets in the pre-lunch session to leave India reeling at 99 for four at the luncheon break on the fifth and last day of the third cricket Test at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:01 am

India 99/4 in second innings at lunch

India were 99 for four in their second innings against Australia at lunch on the fifth and final day of the third cricket Test at Feroz Shah Kotla here Sunday. India now lead by 135 runs.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:30 am

Chelsea top as Spurs defeat Liverpool

Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday when Roman Pavlyuchenko scored in injury time to give Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 comeback win to complete a dream first week for new manager Harry Redknapp.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:02 am

Graeme Hick joins ICL

Former England batsman Graeme Hick on Saturday joined the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) and will play for 'Chandigarh Lions' team in the ongoing Twenty20 tournament.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:58 am

BCCI to felicitate Tendulkar, Laxman, Ganguly

The Cricket Board will felicitate Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman and Saurav Ganguly for their contribution to the game on November 6, the first day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia here.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:43 am

Superstars thrash England to win Stanford prize

LONDON (Reuters) - The Stanford Superstars scooped the richest prize in cricket after crushing England by 10 wickets in a one-sided Twenty20 $20 million challenge in Antigua on Saturday.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:19 am

Anelka scores hat-trick in Chelsea’s big win

Stoke humbles Arsenal; Man United moves up to third place
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

‘We didn’t create enough opportunities’

India can still push for a victory, insists the coach
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Thrissur in title clash

KOTTAYAM: Thrissur shocked defending champion Thiruvananthapuram and entered the women’s final of the 53rd State senior basketball championship at the Nehru stadium here on Saturday. Thrissur, mostly trainees from the SAI centre, ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Warriors tames Lions

PANCHKULA: Chandigarh Lions surrendered meekly to Dhaka Warriors in what was a crucial match for the local outfit in the Indian Cricket League at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex here on Friday night. Dhaka Warriors, propelled by an ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Alonso pips Hamilton in final practice

SAO PAULO: Fernando Alonso was fastest in the final practice session before qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, edging championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Alonso clocked 1 minute, 12.141 seconds in his Renault at the ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Toyota Altis Open from November 5

BANGALORE: Toyota, one of the World’s leading automobile manufacturers, has announced its entry into the Indian professional golf with the launch of the inaugural Toyota Altis Open scheduled to be hosted here at the Eagleton Golf Resort ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Sriskandarajah takes pole

Chennai: Team ANYA’s Sriskandarajah grabbed pole position in two categories (Group ‘D’ 4-stroke 165cc and Group ‘B’ 4-stroke 260cc) of the expert class in qualifying for the fifth and final round of the UCAL ROLON ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Maradona not going to England

BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona postponed his weekend trip to England to remain in Buenos Aires for his official appointment next week as the coach of Argentina. Meanwhile, the football great met on Friday with Sergio Batista and Jose Luis Brown, ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Adeel shines for Bishop Cotton

KOCHI: Adeel Anees amassed 38 points as Bangalore’s Bishop Cotton School defeated Kodai International 56-33 and entered the boys’ final of the Choice Cup South Zone inter-school basketball tournament at The Choice School ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Hard-fought win for Morgan; Indians have a good day

Wels (Austria): The 2008 IBSF World snooker championship witnessed two high quality contests both involving former professionals and winners of the IBSF World title. Welshman Darren Morgan carved out a hard-fought 4-2 victory over ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Sporting win 1-0 to remain at the top

Leaders Sporting Clube de Goa rode on Joseph Pereira's second half strike to get past local outfit Chirag United 1-0 in an I-League match marred by a power failure at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 6:00 pm

Modi's comments are out of frustration: ICL

Lalit Modi's comments that there was no place for parallel Twenty20 events like ICL has invited sharp reactions from the rebel league with match referee EAS Prassana saying that the IPL commissioner's statements smacked of insecurity and frustration.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Nov 2008 | 3:24 pm

Fielding errors helped Australia: Kirsten

Dropped catches and an unimpressive bowling helped Australia come back into the third Test on the fourth day, rued India coach Gary Kirsten.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Nov 2008 | 3:22 pm

‘Malik should be retained as a captain’

National selector Ejaz Ahmed has backed underfire Pakistani skipper Shoaib Malik and urged the nation's cricket board to retain him as captain for the forthcoming Test series against India early next year.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 Nov 2008 | 3:19 pm

South African judge to hear Gambhir ban appeal

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Senior South African judge Albie Sachs will hear Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir's appeal against a one-test ban for a breach of conduct during the third test against Australia, cricket's ruling body said on Saturday.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 1 Nov 2008 | 2:59 pm

Only Australia looking to win, says centurion Clarke

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Only Australia were keen to push for an unlikely win in the third test against India, vice-captain Michael Clarke said on Saturday after rallying the visitors with a chancy century.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 1 Nov 2008 | 2:28 pm

Survivor Clarke rallies Australia with hundred

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Michael Clarke survived three dropped chances to score his eighth test hundred to ensure Australia all but denied India victory in the third test on Saturday.


Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 1 Nov 2008 | 1:58 pm