Hadlee impressed by Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma's exploits with the ball earned him an admirer in Sir Richard Hadlee who described the beanpole Indian as a very "special bowler".
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 11:22 am

Barrichello is Button's biggest rival

Rain and Rubens Barrichello will be Jenson Button's main concerns this weekend when the Briton returns as championship leader to the scene of his first Formula One podium.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:21 am

Rosberg leads Williams 1-2 in Malaysia practice

Nico Rosberg lapped fastest in first practice for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday to maintain his 100 per cent record for the season.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am

Ferrari set the early pace at Sepang

Kimi Raikkonen led a Ferrari one-two in Malaysian Grand Prix practice Friday with the world champions back up to speed after a difficult start to the season.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am

Archer Srither, Chungda surpass India's previous best

India continued their good showing in the Santo Domingo World Cup archery (stage 1) with two of their compound archers setting new national records in the sport.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

Exciting Azarenka gets another chance against Williams

Having been forced to retire from the Australian Open while one set up over Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka is eager to finish off the job when she meets the world number one on Saturday at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:31 am

Australia bid to capitalise on Kallis' absence

Australia will look to take advantage of the absence of experienced South Africa all- rounder Jacques Kallis when the teams begin their five-match one-day series on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:22 am

Moin Khan miffed at Yousuf, Razzaq's loyalty switch

Having played a crucial role in recruiting players for the Indian Cricket League, former Pakistan captain Moin Khan is miffed at Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq's readiness to dump the ICL in order to revive their international career.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:22 am

We need to bowl in the right areas: Harbhajan

New Zealand were ruing two hours of blistering shot-making by India's batsmen as the advantage they had built after tea evaporated by the close of play on the first day of the third and final Test on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 9:18 am

Blistering counter-attack ends New Zealand's advantage

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand were ruing two hours of blistering shot-making by India's batsmen as the advantage they had built after tea evaporated by the close of play on the first day of the third and final test on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Apr 2009 | 7:46 am

India tail ensure third test v New Zealand in balance

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Harbhajan Singh and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni resurrected India's innings after tea with half centuries on the first day of the third test against New Zealand to lead them to 375 for nine at the close of play.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:55 am

Tendulkar greatest batsman ever: Hadlee

Sachin Tendulkar may not boast a Bradmanesque average but his ability to adjust to all formats of the game makes him the greatest batsman ever, legendary New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee said here on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:35 am

Hadlee inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Legendary New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame during the lunch break of the ongoing India-New Zealand third Test here on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Apr 2009 | 6:31 am

New Zealand v India scoreboard

REUTERS - Scoreboard at the close of play on the first day of the third and final test between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Apr 2009 | 5:44 am

Symonds included in Australian Twenty20 squad

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Troubled Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been included in a preliminary squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in England.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Apr 2009 | 4:54 am

Maradona praises Bolivia

No, the altitude was not an issue. We came up against a team that gave very little away and basically they were the better team — Argentine coach Maradona after his side’s 6-1 loss at the hands of Bolivia in La Paz ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Time to move on: Ganguly

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly is keen to focus on the future after the recent controversy over the multiple captain issue. “It’s time to move on. Everybody is professional. Everybody wants to live up to expectations. We did not ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Salgaocar beats Sesa

GURGAON: Salgaocar Sports Club scripted a 2-0 win over Sesa Academy in the all-Goa clash of the ONGC second division football league final round at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium here on Thursday. Despite a 10-minute delay in the kick-off due ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Telecast schedule

India v New Zealand, 3rd Test, SET Max, 3.30 a.m.; Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, TEN Sports, 6 p.m.; England v West Indies, 5th ODI, Zee Sports, 8.30 p.m. ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Pakistan players to sue IPL

Karachi: Five leading Pakistani cricketers, who were dumped by the IPL, are planning to file a case in an Indian court against the IPL bosses and franchises for cancelling their contracts prematurely and not clearing their dues for the term of ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Sub-junior basketball from today

MANNANAM: The 35th State sub-junior basketball championships will get underway at the St. Ephremes HSS here on Friday. Teams from 14 districts will take part in the five-day tournament which will be played on a league-cum-knock-out ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Series win will make Australia the No. 1 side

Dubai: Currently the No. 1 ODI side, South Africa will hope to maintain status quo while Australia would be seeking a coup when the sides cross swords in the five-match ODI series starting in Durban on Friday. The host under Graeme ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Ruby CC and Friends CC enter third round

KOLLAM: Ruby CC (Kollam) crushed Bluestar CC (Kollam) by 105 runs and entered the third round of the IPO Cricket Fest all-Kerala tournament at the Ashramom Maidan here on Thursday. In another match, Friends CC (Kottarakkara) defeated ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Bagan cruises

BARASAT: Mohun Bagan remained in the title hunt with a 3-0 win over Vasco in their I-League encounter here on Thursday. Ishfaq Ahmed, Jose Barreto and N.S. Manju scored for Bagan. The win took Bagan to the second spot with 40 ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Hamilton stripped of third place

SEPANG: World champion Lewis Hamilton was on Thursday disqualified from the Australian Grand Prix with his third place given back to Toyota’s Jarno Trulli. The sport’s governing body ruled that the Briton deliberately ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 3 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Fabulous opening day for Indian archers in Santo Domingo

Indian archers Rahul Banerjee and Mangal Singh Champia stood first and second in the men's qualification round on the opening day of the World Cup Stage 1 at Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican Republic.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Apr 2009 | 6:31 pm

Australia bid to capitalise on Kallis absence

DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Australia will look to take advantage of the absence of experienced South Africa all- rounder Jacques Kallis when the teams begin their five-match one-day series on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Apr 2009 | 2:21 pm

Red Rooster to lend financial support to Ebrahim

Armaan Ebrahim, the only Indian entry in the inaugural Formula-two series this year, received a boost as Red Rooster Racing announced it would offer the 19-year-old from Chennai financial support.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Apr 2009 | 2:00 pm

Red Rooster to enter two-car team

Red Rooster Racing, the reigning National Rally champions, will again field a two-car team for the 2009 season.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Apr 2009 | 1:30 pm

It's time to move on: Ganguly

With the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management opting for the traditional single skipper system, Sourav Ganguly has decided to leave behind the multiple captaincy controversy and focus on the second edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Apr 2009 | 1:00 pm

Red Rooster to set up state-of-the-art facility

India will soon have its own state-of-the-art facility that will prepare vehicles, both cars and bikes, for racing and rallying.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 2 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm

Kirsten says not a candidate for England job - report

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India cricket coach Gary Kirsten says he is not a candidate for the England position left vacant by the sacking of Peter Moores, website www.cricinfo.com reported on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Apr 2009 | 11:59 am