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I erred my wrist by touring India: PontingConceding that the wrist injury might go on to plague the remainder of his career, Australia captain Ricky Ponting now regrets his premature comeback for the Test series in India.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 11:57 am India should act responsibly, says SpeedFormer International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Malcolm Speed said that India is a growing power in cricket and should "act responsibly."Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 11:57 am Asif breaks down on TVSuspended Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif apologised to the nation in an emotional breakdown on the national television and promised to turn a new leaf in future.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 11:56 am Sriram to meet Ranjeet in DSCL tennis finalSriram Balaji Narayanswamy saved a match point to thwart a tough challenge from Aditya Madkekar 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-1 and set up a summit clash with top seed Ranjit Virali Murugesan, who sent an erring Kamala Kannan packing 6-1, 6-1 at the DLTA stadium here Friday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 11:31 am Indian badminton scaling new heights with SainaIndian badminton has been in the news since Saina Nehwal became the first shuttler to figure in an Olympic Games quarterfinal. Saina followed it up with good performances in the international circuit and the 18-year-old from Hyderabad was suitably rewarded as she cracked the top-10 of the world ranking in women's singles this week.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 10:32 am SC stays criminal proceedings against Pawar, BCCI officialsThe Supreme Court Friday stayed all criminal proceedings initiated by the Calcutta High Court against Union Minister Sharad Pawar and five other BCCI officials in the Jagmohan Dalmiya expulsion case.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:59 am Yuvraj makes a comeback; RP dropped from Test squadThe selectors sprang no surprises while announcing a 15-member Indian team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the two-Test cricket series against England that begin here Dec 11.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:45 am Honda quits Formula OneHonda pulled out of Formula One with immediate effect Friday, feeling the bite of the global recession in a major blow to a sport itself looking to cut costs to survive.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:39 am ACC urges India to tour PakistanThe Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has urged India to go ahead with its tour of Pakistan next year, saying that cancelling the series would be disastrous for the game in the sub-continent.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:03 am Kirsten urges England to return to IndiaIn a world where no country is immune to terror threats, England should heed to the security assurances and return for the Test series against M S Dhoni and his men, said India cricket coach Gary Kirsten.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:01 am West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 seriesBangladesh's planned tour of the West Indies in April has been rescheduled for June and July, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Friday.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 7:37 am Hamburg lead big guns into UEFA knockoutsHamburg led a trio of former European champions into the UEFA Cup knockout phase on Thursday and previous winners Valencia also secured a last 32 place.Source: Sify.com Sports | 5 Dec 2008 | 6:35 am West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 seriesDHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh's planned tour of the West Indies in April has been rescheduled for June and July, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Friday.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 6:19 am Pietersen confident first Test will go ahead!England captain Kevin Pietersen said on Thursday he was confident that his team would travel to India for next week`s first Test in Chennai despite the recent atrocities in the country.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Punjab Police beef up security at Mohali stadium!The Punjab police have already started to scale up security in and around the Mohali cricket stadium where the second Test match between India and England is due to be played, ahead of the visit of the security advisor from England.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Recalled Ojha says he is excited but aware of responsibility!Recalled to the Indian Test squad for the series against England, young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha Thursday said he was excited but aware of the big responsibility that the series could place on him.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Lorgat welcomes England`s decision!International Cricket Council`s Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Thursday welcomed England`s decision to go ahead with the tour of India, pending security clearance, saying it was good for world cricket.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Dhoni to donate match fees to Mumbai terror victims!In a kind gesture, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday decided to donate his remuneration of two matches to the victims of the recent terror attacks in Mumbai.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Unhappy Dhoni leaves for Ranchi airport without security!Apparently unhappy with the inadequate security provided to him, Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday went to the Birsa Munda airport here without any `armed men` to fly off to Chennai, claimed a former coach of the wicket-keeper batsman.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am ECB to rethink tour after hijack threats at Ind airports!Concerned by hijack threats at Indian airports which have been put on high alert, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday said it was keeping a close watch on the situation and will take a final decision on returning to India for the Test series only after getting the security clearance.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Under-cooked England fear India roasting!Head coach Peter Moores has admitted England will be seriously under-prepared for next week`s first Test with India.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am `Warne the Musical` hits Melbourne theatre this week!More than a year after his retirement from international cricket, Shane Warne continues to fascinate and the flamboyant Australian now has become the subject of a musical to be staged in Melbourne this week.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Majola denies saying South Africa phasing out quotas!Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Gerald Majola has denied saying that the quota system in South African cricket will be phased out by 2011.Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am Dempo begins in styleBARASAT: Former champion Dempo thrashed qualifier State Bank of Travancore (SBT) 3-0 in the opening Group ‘A’ league match of the 30th Federation Cup here at the Vidyasagar Stadium on Thursday. Clifford Miranda, Clifton Gonzalves ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Southern Charge for Royal Calcutta Turf Club CupBANGALORE: Southern Charge, who has been well tuned, is expected to score in the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup (1,800m), the main event of the races to be held here on Friday (Dec. 5). False rails (with about 4m from 1,600m to 600m and ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am West Indies to replace Sri LankaLONDON: West Indies will tour England next year to replace Sri Lanka, which decided not to send a full-strength side because of the demands of the Indian Premier League. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday that ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Yuvraj Singh back in Test squadPragyan Ojha returns with the selectors picking horses for coursesSource: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Crowe slams NZ team’s consultantsWELLINGTON: Former captain Martin Crowe has criticised the New Zealand cricket team’s use of leadership consultants and believes their methods had impaired teamwork, form and confidence. “They don’t know anything about ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Kozhikode beats AlappuzhaNADAPURAM: Host Kozhikode beat Alappuzha 25-18, 25-19, 25-19 in the men’s section of the State senior volleyball championship here on Wednesday night. Other results (preliminary league): ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Pietersen determined to show solidarity with IndiaThe England team to practise in Abu Dhabi ahead of Chennai TestSource: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Tintu sets new meet recordKONDOTTY: Tintu Luka of SNG (Chelannur) set a new meet record in the women’s 400m of the Calicut University inter-collegiate athletics championship at the EMEA College Ground here on Thursday. The promising international, trained ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am A dream come true: SainaHYDERABAD: “One dream has come true but there are many more to achieve,” says Saina Nehawal, India’s ace woman badminton player after officially gaining World No. 10 rank on Thursday. The 18-year-old, Saina, who ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am India is an important stopover: FrostadKOCHI: Norway’s Knut Frostad would have loved to get into a yacht and go sailing in the Volvo Ocean Race all over again. With a refreshing new route and some exciting stopovers, the race offers a big challenge to sailors this time, feels ...Source: The Hindu - Sport | 5 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am Journalist slapped by Mohammedan Sporting's Nigerian player OkoroTwo days before football legend Diego Maradona visits the city, ugly scenes were witnessed during Mohammedan Sporting club's training session here Thursday, when Nigerian striker Mike Okoro assaulted a journalist for asking uncomfortable questions.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 6:00 pm Dempo beat SBT 3-0 in Federation Cup matchDempo Sports club blanked State Bank of Travancore (SBT) 3-0 while Chirag United and Mumbai FC finished with a goalless draw in 30th Federation Cup final round group A league matches here Thursday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 6:00 pm Castro-fan Maradona to meet Jyoti BasuLending a communist hue to Diego Maradona's two-day visit to the city, the organisers have arranged for a tete-a-tete between the legendary footballer and Marxist patriarch Jyoti Basu Sunday, a parliamentarian said here Thursday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 4:00 pm Pietersen confident first test will go aheadLONDON (Reuters) - England captain Kevin Pietersen said on Thursday he was confident that his team would travel to India for next week's first test in Chennai despite the recent atrocities in the country.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2008 | 3:10 pm Sri Lanka recall Jayasuriya for Bangladesh tourCOLOMBO (Reuters) - Sanath Jayasuriya has been recalled to Sri Lanka's one-day squad for a tri-series with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in January.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2008 | 2:59 pm Rallyist Naren pulls out of Team Sidvin IndiaFormer national rally champion Naren Kumar has pulled out of Team Sidvin India, bringing about an abrupt end to the association that was originally penned for a two-year programme in the World Rally Championship (WRC).Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 2:32 pm Shamim takes lead in Tata Open golfDelhi golfer Shamim Khan took the lead at the sixth Tata Open golf with a second round score of four-under 66 at the Golmuri Golf Course here Thursday.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 2:32 pm Recalled Ojha says he is excited but aware of responsibilityRecalled to the Indian Test squad for the series against England, young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha Thursday said he was excited but aware of the big responsibility that the series could place on him.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 2:30 pm Uncertainty over Indian Masters golf as sponsors cry offGolfer Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia, who created history by winning the first-ever European Tour event in India, may not even get a chance to defend the title early next year. The reason is neither his form nor fitness, but the global economic crisis.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 2:00 pm Majola denies saying South Africa phasing out quotasJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Gerald Majola has denied saying that the quota system in South African cricket will be phased out by 2011.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2008 | 1:58 pm India recall Yuvraj for England testsNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh was rewarded for his rich form in the one-day series with a recall on Thursday for the tests against England.Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 Dec 2008 | 1:58 pm Punjab Police beef up security at Mohali stadiumThe Punjab police have already started to scale up security in and around the Mohali cricket stadium where the second Test match between India and England is due to be played, ahead of the visit of the security advisor from England.Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Dec 2008 | 1:01 pm
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