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» It will be a close series, says Dhoni
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 8:35:06 PM IST
After a match-saving performance by the batsmen in the first Test, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday said the series against Sri Lanka will be a close one.
» World snooker: Rock concert leads reshuffling of schedule
Hyderabad |Friday, 2009 8:05:07 PM IST
A rock concert in the neighbouring hall at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre caused the rescheduling of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship as it would have unduely disturbed the players.
» Gambhir and Tendulkar centuries save Test for India (Roundup)
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 8:05:07 PM IST
Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar Friday hit match-saving centuries as India drew the first cricket Test, leaving Sri Lanka still without a Test victory in this country.
» FIH chief says elected HI will be in place soon
New Delhi |Friday, 2009 7:35:07 PM IST
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre Friday asserted that a democratically elected Hockey India (HI) will be in place before the World Cup as that is the only way to put the game back on the rails here.
» Tendulkar crosses 30,000 runs in international cricket
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 7:35:07 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar reached another milestone Friday when he completed 30,000 runs in international cricket en route his century on the last day of the first Test against Sri Lanka here.
» Bradman inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Melbourne | November 20, 2009 5:22:48 PM IST
One of the best-known names in world sport, the late Don Bradman, was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Bradman Oration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
» Ahmedabad Test ends in a draw as Sachin crosses another milestone
Ahmedabad | November 20, 2009 5:15:30 PM IST
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw on the final day at the Sardar Patel stadium on Friday.
» Bond, Fulton recalled for Test series against Pakistan
Auckland | November 20, 2009 5:14:17 PM IST
New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond and batsman Peter Fulton have been included in the 13-man squad for the first of Three tests against Pakistan, starting in Dunedin on Tuesday.
» Final scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, first Test
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 6:05:08 PM IST
Scoreboard of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium that ended in a draw here Friday.
» India draw first Test with Sri Lanka
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 5:35:06 PM IST
India drew the first cricket Test with Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.
» Elite sportsmen likely to be handsome
London | November 20, 2009 3:49:09 PM IST
Apart from hard work, grit and, raw talent, there is another trait of the most accomplished jocks - a handsome face, says a new research.
» David Beckham, Ewan McGregor team up for Unicef's 'photo pledge' campaign
London | November 20, 2009 3:46:43 PM IST
Soccer star David Beckham, Ewan McGregor and Cat Deeley have teamed up for Unicef 'photo pledge' campaign in a bid to raise awareness on children's rights.
» Gambhir, Tendulkar help India take slim lead (Tea Report)
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 4:35:05 PM IST
Gritty knocks from Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar on the fifth and the final day took India to the threshold of a draw in the first cricket Test and spoil Sri Lanka's hope of their maiden win on Indian soil here Friday.
» Strauss says England are in S.Africa to make runs, not friends
Johannesburg | November 20, 2009 3:19:10 PM IST
In an indirect rejoinder to South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur, England captain Andrew Strauss has said that his team is in South Africa to make runs and win matches, and not to make friends.
» Improving Flintoff wants to play two more World Cups
London | November 20, 2009 3:15:31 PM IST
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff wants to play in tWO more World Cups after coming through a career-saving knee operation.
» Tea scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day five, first Test
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 4:05:08 PM IST
Scoreboard at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.
» India take lead over Sri Lanka at tea
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 3:35:05 PM IST
India were 341 for four in their second innings against Sri Lanka at tea on the fifth day of the first cricket Test here Friday.
» Injured Spur keeper Cudicini to be released from hospital today
London | November 20, 2009 2:27:40 PM IST
Totteham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is due to be discharged from hospital today, eight days after a horror motorbike smash.
» Indian hockey coach Brasa denies tiff with players
Pune | November 20, 2009 2:22:48 PM IST
The Indian hockey team's Spanish coach, Jose Manuel Brasa, has denied reports of a rift between him and the players.
» Hand ball incident: Henry did not mean for it to happen, says Becks
London | November 20, 2009 2:16:43 PM IST
England football star David Beckham has sprung to the defence of under fire French striker Thierry Henry, who has been widely condemned for handling the ball in a World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, which set up the lone goal that denied the latter a place at the World Cup.
» Van Persie, Johnson's placenta therapist under investigation
London | November 20, 2009 2:13:04 PM IST
Human placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic, who helped cure a host of Premier League stars, including Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, could be put out of business following a widespread problem of unlicensed therapists.
» Clarke to lead Australians against All Star Team
Melbourne |Friday, 2009 3:05:06 PM IST
Michael Clarke, who missed the ODI series in India due to a back injury, will lead the Australians against Shane Warne-led All Star team in Sunday night's All Star Twenty20 match at the Gabba in Brisbane.
» Commonwealth preparations in full swing: Gill
New Delhi |Friday, 2009 3:05:06 PM IST
There was hard work ahead but preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 were in full swing, Sports Minister M.S. Gill said here Friday.
» Man City can break into Premier League top four: Team bosses survey
London | November 20, 2009 1:43:03 PM IST
Rival team bosses are tipping Manchester City to break into the top four of the Premier League this season.
» Man City's Santa says he'll ruin Rafa's Xmas
London | November 20, 2009 1:39:24 PM IST
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and his team-mates have warned Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez that they intend to ruin his Christmas celebrations this year.
» Gambhir century raises India's hope of saving first Test (Lunch Report)
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 2:05:12 PM IST
Opener Gautam Gambhir's fine century on the fifth day raised India's hope of saving the first cricket Test and prevent Sri Lanka from winning their first Test on Indian soil here Friday.
» Irish winger Duff thinks FIFA conspired to get France into World Cup finals
London | November 20, 2009 12:51:35 PM IST
Irish winger Damian Duff has accused both FIFA and sports manufacturer Adidas of conspiring to get France through to the World Cup finals.
» World brands French footballer Henry a cheat
London | November 20, 2009 12:47:56 PM IST
The world has turned on French football star Thierry Henry, branding him a cheat, even as Irish football chiefs have approached FIFA with a demand for a replay of the World Cup tie.
» Younus Khan says he's available for Australia tour
London | November 20, 2009 12:44:17 PM IST
Pakistan cricket captain Younus Khan, who opted out of the New Zealand series citing need for rest, has announced his availability for the forthcoming Australia tour.
» Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day five, first Test
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 1:05:28 PM IST
Scoreboard at lunch on the fifth day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.
» India trail Sri Lanka by 78 runs at lunch
Ahmedabad |Friday, 2009 1:05:28 PM IST
India were 256 for three in the second innings at lunch on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here Friday.
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New Delhi | November 20, 2009 12:43:51 PM IST
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» Slim chance of Akhtar returning to international cricket: Butt
Karachi | November 20, 2009 11:22:48 AM IST
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said there is slim possibility of controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar returning to international cricket.
» Australia's selectors must heed lessons of Ashes defeat: Roebuck
Cricket | November 20, 2009 10:47:56 AM IST
Australian cricket needs to face the facts. They have lost three of their past five Test series, and as far as the selectors are concerned, the backslapping notwithstanding, it is a point to ponder over, feels weel known cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.
» Windies pacer Roach says his team ready to take on Aussies
Brisbane | November 20, 2009 10:44:17 AM IST
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has said that his side will be ready to compete on equal terms with Australia when the first Test begins at the Gabba from November 26.
» Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash
Brisbane (Australia) | November 20, 2009 10:13:03 AM IST
Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team against a Michael Clarke-led Australian XI in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday. | 1 |
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