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Sourav frustrated, pained by Knights’ plight
The pain was writ large all over his face. Sourav Ganguly was trying to come to terms with another defeat in the last over but it was evident that he was struggling. In fact, he has seldom looked as troubled as he did on Sunday evening.
“We’re not losing in the last over, let’s make it [...]
Dhoni retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings
India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stayed on top of the batting charts but none of the bowlers figure in the top 10 in the latest ICC ODI player rankings released on Monday. The last One-dayer India played was way back on March 14 against New Zealand in Auckland. They occupy the third [...]
Read More >>Chennai confirmed as Davis Cup venue
LONDON: The International Tennis Federation says the Davis Cup match between india and Australia will take place in Chennai as originally planned despite security concerns voiced by the visitors.
The second-round tie in Asia-Oceania Group 1 will take place on 8-10 May.
In a statement released the Davis Cup Web site, the ITF said Chennai was approved by [...]
Werder Bremen advance to UEFA Cup semi-finals
UDINE (Italy): Brazilian playmaker Diego scored twice again and Werder Bremen drew 3-3 with Udinese on Thursday to advance to the UEFA Cup Semifinals 6-4 on aggregate. Diego also scored twice in Bremen’s 3-1 win in the opening leg. He played this time despite a right thigh injury.
Diego had a chance for a hat trick [...]
‘The Wall’ of Indian hockey to bid adieu after 2010 CWG
NEW DELHI: At 31, Dilip Tirkey, the impregnable ‘Wall’ of Indian hockey may not be getting younger, but he still desires to enthrall the home crowd in next year’s World cup and commomwealth games before hanging up his boots. With 404 outings, the soft-spoken defender from Sundargarh, a tribal belt in Orissa, recently became the [...]
Read More >>Triumphant Indian (Hockey) team arrives home
The triumphant Indian hockey team, which won the Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia after a gap of 13 years, returned home to a warm reception on Monday.
Read More >>Vettel shines for unsung Toro Rosso
Young German Sebastian Vettel added more lustre to his growing reputation with sixth place for unfancied Toro Rosso in the European Grand Prix.
Read More >>Olympics: Argentina retain gold with Di Maria gem
Argentina’s soccer team retained their gold medal after beating Nigeria 1-0 in the final, riding on a stunning goal scored by Di Maria at the Olympics.
Read More >>F1: Massa wins European Grand Prix
Felipe Massa revived his title challenge with a convincing victory in the European Grand Prix at Formula One’s newest street circuit.
Read More >>Football: Wayne Rooney aims for the next level
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s Champions League triumph last season will add an extra dimension to his game.
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