Accept Services' apology, Chidambaram tells BCCI

Fresh dates should be fixed for the cricket match in Srinagar that was cancelled after the Services' team withdrew on grounds of security, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Wednesday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Hukam Singh, controller of table tennis in Delhi, is dead

Hukam Singh Phokela, the strongman of Delhi table tennis for close to five decades, has died following a heart attack. He was 83.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 4 Nov 2009 | 1:03 am

Fletcher keen to coach New Zealand

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher said that he is "keen" on taking over as the coach of New Zealand, following the exit of Andy Moles. Fletcher, who works as an advisor with South Africa, has not coached full time since leaving England after the 2007 World Cup, The Dominion Post reported.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Henriques ruled out of fifth ODI with injury

Australia's injury woes on their tour of India continued when all-rounder Moises Henriques was ruled out of the fifth One-Day International against India at Hyderabad on Thursday with a hamstring injury. All-rounder Henriques hurt his right hamstring in the field during Australia's 24-run victory in the fourth ODI in Mohali on Monday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am

Hyderabad regroups after shaky start

HYDERABAD: Hobbling at 74 for four in the morning session of its Ranji Trophy super league cricket match against Himachal Pradesh, Hyderabad recouped to close the opening day on 237 for six at the Gymkhana grounds on Tuesday. On a firm ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Rana, Taunk share lead

MANESAR: Vikram Rana and Karan Taunk scored an identical two-under 70 to share the lead after the first round of the LG ITC Classic Open Amateur at the Classic Golf Resort here on Tuesday. The scores: ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

It was a team effort, says Foley

Chennai: The creation of the baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in New Delhi, was a team effort under the leadership of Michael Foley, Managing Director, Foley Designs Private Limited. “This was not an individual effort. A ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Bench strength proving useful

When we embarked on this tour of India, we knew we were in for a fight. Now, with four matches gone, we are extremely happy to be 2-2, with no clear winner in sight as yet. At Mohali on Monday, we pulled off a real gutsy win. At the halfway ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Ravi Inder century props up Punjab

Chennai: A century from left-handed opener Ravi Inder Singh helped Punjab end day one of its Ranji Trophy season-opener against Mumbai at Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh at 242 for nine. The 21-year-old Ravi Inder, who struck 17 fours ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

SH, BVM bag titles

KOCHI: Sacred Heart School (Thevara) defeated Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir (Elamakkara) 67-47 and won the boys’ title in the 19th P.L. Lawrence Trophy inter-school basketball tournament at the Fort Kochi YMCA on Tuesday ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Manupal on song

NEW DELHI: Manupal Godara struck seven goals to guide Jaipur Polo Company/Horse and Wagon to a 7-4 victory over Navy in a Group ‘B’ league match of the Maharaja Hari Singh Memorial 12-goal polo tournament at the Army Equestrian ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

The series played in good spirit so far

There have been a few tense moments but the players have gotten on with the game
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

SN College posts win

SASTHAMCOTTA: SN College (Punalur) defeated SN College (Kollam) in the Kerala University inter-collegiate cricket tournament at the DB College ground on Tuesday. Yunus College of Enginering, Kollam got a walkover from Shaul Ahmed College ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Bagan launches another academy

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan announced the launch of its second academy, which will come up in the North Bengal district town of Japaiguri. With its first academy in partnership with Steel Authority of India running successfully in Durgapur, ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

Captain cool Dhoni leads MVP race

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is so far the most valuable player (MVP) in the ongoing India-Australia seven-match One-Day International series, with Michael Hussey just behind him.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 10:30 pm

Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing win over NZ

All-rounder Shahid Afridi smashed a rapid 70 and took two wickets as Pakistan eased to a 138-run victory over New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pm

Goodell asks Congress for help on anti-doping

Arguing that sports leagues' drug programs could be "gutted" if not protected from individual states' laws, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Goodell, Smith to join labor talks Wednesday

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith both are slated to participate in the league's latest round of labor negotiations.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Diego Maradona snubs street kids' 200 Pounds cake

London: Slumdog-style street kids in Kolkata blew their entire life savings on a giant cake to celebrate football idol Diego Maradona's 49th birthday - only for him to not touch a crumb.The
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Lee to resume bowling next week

Melbourne: Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who flew back home midway from the ODI series against India due an elbow injury, will resume bowling next week.Cricket Australia (CA) said Wednesday that
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Cablevision Systems 3Q profit more than triples

-quarter profit more than tripled as a sluggish economy didn't deter subscribers from signing up for its digital cable, Internet and phone plans in the face of aggressive competition from Verizon's
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

100 days from Vancouver, USOC looks for a leader

The leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee are going through the kind of year that won't look good on their resumes.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Oz all-rounder Henriques also ruled out of fifth ODI

Hyderabad: After fast bowler Peter Siddle, yet another of Australia's bowlers, Moises Henriques, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and he will miss Thursday's fifth ODI against
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Browns fans say owner has dogged determination

Die-hard Browns fan Mike Randall made sure he put on his Sunday best for his important meeting with team owner Randy Lerner.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Accept Services' apology, Chidambaram tells BCCI

Jammu: Fresh dates should be fixed for the cricket match in Srinagar that was cancelled after the Services' team withdrew on grounds of security, Home Minister P Chidambaram said here
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

Southee experiences mixed emotions after ODI defeat

Abu Dhabi: Recalled New Zealand seamer Tim Southee was left with mixed emotions following Tuesday's loss to Pakistan in the first of three one-day cricket internationals in Abu Dhabi.The
Source: Sify.com Sports | 3 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing victory

* New Zealand dismissed for 149 in reply to 287 for nine

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pm

Cricket-Pakistan v New Zealand - first ODI scoreboard

ABU DHABI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Scoreboard from the first one-day international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am

Cricket-Pakistan beat New Zealand by 138 runs - first ODI

ABU DHABI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 138 runs in the first one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am

Services apologise for skipping Ranji match

Slapped with the ban for this year's Ranji Trophy after forfeiting the match against Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar, Services apologised to the BCCI, and offered to play the game, if fresh dates were allocated.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am

Bangladesh dismiss Zimbabwe for 44 runs

Bangladesh dismissed Zimbabwe for just 44 runs before easing to a six-wicket victory and an unassailable 3-1 lead in their five-match one-day international series on Tuesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am

Selectors name unchanged squad for rest of Australia ODIs

Despite the 24-run loss to Australia in the fourth One-Day International at Mohali on Monday, the Indian selectors chose to retain the 15-member squad for the last three games in the seven-match series.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am

Parthiv Patel props Gujarat

India discard Parthiv Patel led from the front with a composed 83 as Gujarat scored 237 for seven on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Orissa in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am

Cricket-Pakistan 287-9 v New Zealand first ODI - innings

ABU DHABI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Pakistan scored 287 for nine wickets from 50 overs in the first one-day international of the three-match series against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:05 am

Pacers put Mumbai on top against Punjab

Ravi Inder Singh stood tall amid ruins with a gritty century as Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan ripped apart the Punjab batting line up to help Mumbai reduce the hosts to 242 for nine on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League match in Chandigarh.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am

Abhinav Kumar rallies Hyderabad

Abhinav Kumar struck a defiant unbeaten 70 to guide Hyderabad to 237 for six on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Himachal Pradesh in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:28 am

Services thrown out of Ranji Trophy for not playing in Srinagar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Wednesday disqualified Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) from this year's Ranji Trophy tournament after the team's refusal to travel to Srinagar for their match against Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am

Australia fined for slow over rate

Australia have been fined for slow over rate during the fourth One-day international against India.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:07 am

Siddle new addition to Australia's growing injury list

Fast bowler Peter Siddle has become the latest Australian to return home from the Indian tour because of a side strain.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am

Farooq to go to PM about Services' no to cricket in Srinagar

Reacting sharply to the Services' team refusing to play a cricket match in Srinagar, a furious union minister and Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) chief Farooq Abdullah Tuesday said he would take up the issue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 3 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am