RP Singh returns to Twenty20 World Cup team

CHENNAI (Reuters) - Left-arm paceman Rudra Pratap Singh has returned to India's Twenty20 squad for next month's World Cup following his vibrant performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) in South Africa.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 11:15 am

Yuki is aware of rigours of men's tennis

If anyone can win a Junior Grand Slam tennis event he has to believe that he belonged there. India's new tennis sensation has the skills and the ability to be in the big league and he has shown them in ample measure over the last two weekends by winning successive International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures titles.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 May 2009 | 11:00 am

South Africa pick Botha in World Twenty20 squad

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Johan Botha, reported last month for a suspect bowling action, was included as vice-captain when South Africa named their squad on Monday for the Twenty20 World Cup in England in June.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 10:41 am

Sri Lanka add uncapped Udana to Twenty20 World Cup squad

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka have called up uncapped all rounder Isuru Udana to their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in England next month.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 10:40 am

Bangladesh pick two new caps for Twenty20 World Cup

DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh included two uncapped players in their 15-man squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in England on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 10:39 am

Bangladesh World Cup Twenty20 squad

DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh named the following Twenty20 squad for next month's World Cup in England on Monday:

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 10:38 am

Akmal century restores Pakistani pride

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Kamran Akmal smashed an unbeaten century to lift Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over Australia in the final one-day match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 6:49 am

Ojha, Jadeja selected for Twenty20 World Cup

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were the two new faces chosen for the 15-man India squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in England, selectors announced here Monday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 May 2009 | 6:30 am

ICC urges U.S. officials to fight rebel league

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has urged U.S. officials to set up a Twenty20 competition on the lines of the Indian Premier League to counter the unauthorised American Premier League.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 6:23 am

India World Cup Twenty20 squad

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India named the following Twenty20 squad for next month's World Cup in England on Monday:

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 6:10 am

Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by nine wickets

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Bangalore Royal Challengers beat Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League match at the Wanderers on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 4 May 2009 | 3:02 am

Nadal reigns supreme

ROME: World No.1 Rafael Nadal won a record fourth Rome Masters title on Sunday, beating defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(2), 6-2 in the final. The Spaniard took the first set in a tiebreak after Serbian Djokovic had twice recovered ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Prajusha ends two years of agony and frustration

KOCHI: M.A. Prajusha endured two years of agony and frustration before crossing the six-metre barrier in long jump three years ago. The 22-year-old from Thrissur overcame another hurdle, the 13-metre mark in the women’s triple ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Kallis sparkles for RCB

Johannesburg: After young paceman Dillon du Preez made the early inroads to peg Mumbai Indians back, the second-wicket pair of Jacques Kallis and Robin Uthappa powered Royal Challengers Bangalore, chasing 150, to a nine-wicket victory in the ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Confident Indian team leaves for Kuantan

NEW DELHI: A confident Indian hockey team is on its way to Kuantan in Malaysia on Sunday to defend the Asia Cup title. The tournament is scheduled to be held from May 9 to 16. This will also be the first competition for India with a new ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Liverpool narrows gap on leader Man United

LONDON: Liverpool moved back to within three points of Premier League leader Manchester United after beating relegation-threatened Newcastle United 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday. Two goals in the first half from Yossi Benayoun and Dirk Kuyt ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Kings XI clinches win off the last ball

Poor fielding does no good to Kolkata Knight Riders’ showing
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Sagar upsets Vladimir

MUMBAI: Sagar Shah upset the third seed Vladimir Belov of Russia won in 36 moves in a third round upset at the 2nd Mumbai Mayors Cup International Open chess tournament at the Goregaon Sports Club on Sunday. Sagar, playing black, ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Easy for CASC

HYDERABAD: Cantonment Area Sports Club defeated Royal Club 4-1 in the A-2 Division league hockey championship at Gymkhana Grounds here on Sunday. For the winner, Sharath, Stephen, Sai Kumar and Santosh Kumar scored a goal apiece while Deepak ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Kottayam takes title

MANJERI: Kottayam beat Thrissur 61-44 to lift the title in the State junior basketball championship at the GBHSS court on Saturday night. After both teams were level (26 each) at half-time, Basil Philip led the Kottayam’s charge ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Super Kings has the momentum

If Gilchrist and Gibbs click, Chargers might just race away with the game
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 May 2009 | 12:00 am

India will hunt for gold in Asia Cup hockey: Coach

High on confidence after their Azlan Shah victory, the Indian hockey team will settle for nothing less than the gold medal in the Asia Cup, starting May 9 in Kuantan, Malaysia, coach Harendra Singh said Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 May 2009 | 3:01 pm

India to aim for gold in Asia Cup hockey: Coach

The Indian hockey team will be satisfied with nothing less a gold in the Asia Cup starting May 9 in Kuantan, Malaysia, coach Harendra Singh said Sunday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 May 2009 | 2:01 pm