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Asia Cup-Sehwag hundred ensures easy win over Pakistan
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Sports-Ana Ivonic won the French Open 2008
[ Source:bollygossips.com ]
Here in the Roland Garros, the new world no:1 Women Tennis player, Ana Ivonic won her first French Open Grandslam title. Ana won it infront of the former Champion and the No:1 player Justine Henine. In the last year, she lost to Justine Henine in the Final. The hot & sexy Tennis player from the Serbia won the Title by overcomes the Russian Dienara Safina with the score 6-4, 6-3. The hot Ana Ivonic is just 21 years of age. The former Champion Justine Heni presented the trophy to Ana Ivonic. |
Posted: 17:59 GMT +5.5, 12 June 2008 |
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Cricket-India all set for onslaught against Bangladesh
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Crircket-India rout Pakistan
[ Source:cricket.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
DHAKA, PTI: India snapped Pakistan's winning streak by inflicting on them a crushing 140-run defeat in the second match of the One-day tri-series at Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Tuesday.
An all round performance ensured an Indian victory as their batsmen and bowlers fired in unison to stop Pakistan's march towards 13th consecutive win.
Indians, having elected to bat, piled up massive 330 for eight, thanks to a stupendous batting by the top-order.
Openers Virender Sehwag (89) and Gautam Gambhir (62) hit sparkling half-centuries and shared an amazing 155-run partnership to lay a strong foundation for the big total.
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Posted: 10:15 GMT +5.5, 11 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Looking to continue the winning streak
[ Source:cricket.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
DHAKA, PTI: With the IPL euphoria settled, MS Dhoni and his team will have to quickly get back into ODI mode to snap Pakistan’s 12-match winning streak when the traditional rivals face off in the tri-series on Monday.
Pakistan routed Bangladesh by 70 runs in the tri-series opener last night to extend their unbeaten streak to 12 matches and it could be a tough task for Dhoni’s young Indian side to halt the arch-rivals. (AP Photo)
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Posted: 10:17 GMT +5.5, 10 June 2008 |
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Tennis-Nadal rules over Federer in Paris
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Rafael Nadal [Images] produced a flawless exhibition of claycourt tennis to demolish world number one Roger Federer [Images] 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday and win his fourth straight French Open title.
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Posted: 10:17 GMT +5.5, 9 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Pietersen ton revives England
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Kevin Pietersen's [Images] 12th Test century helped England [Images] recover from a slump to reach 273 for seven on the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand [Images] on Thursday.
Pietersen scored 115 for his first Test hundred at Trent Bridge, where he played for four seasons from 2001. He added 161 with wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose, who made 67, for the sixth wicket to revive England after they slumped from 84 for two to 86 for five in the space of 13 balls.
England need only to avoid defeat to claim a series victory after drawing at Lord's and winning the second Test at Old Trafford.
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Posted: 10:10 GMT +5.5, 6 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Drug charges against Asif dropped: reports
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif's [Images] detention in Dubai was result of a misunderstanding and charges of possessing contraband drugs against the pacer has been dropped, according to Pakistan Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Ahsan Ullah Khan.
Khan claimed a misunderstanding led to Asif's detention in Dubai airport on Sunday on his way home from Mumbai after the pacer participated in the Indian Premier League [Images].
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Posted: 12:47 GMT +5.5, 4 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Kapil's 175 best ODI innings ever: Gavaskar
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Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar [Images] on Tuesday described Kapil Dev's [Images] unbeaten 175-run knock against Zimbabwe during India's successful 1983 World Cup campaign as the "best one-day innings" ever.
Gavaskar recalled that it was a match that India had to win to enter the semi-final.
"When you had lost half of your side with less than 20 runs on the board, obviously it was not looking good. But this gentleman (Kapil Dev) went out and played his innings...best innings I had seen in limited overs international.
"That 175 has to be in my view the greatest knock in the World Cup," Gavaskar said while speaking at a media meet, arranged by the UB Group.
The UB Group would host a gala dinner for the 1983 World Cup winning team in London [Images] on June 25 to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic triumph.
Kapil Dev said captaining the 1983 side was not difficult as everybody was playing well at the time.
He said even after he took that famous catch of Vivian Richards off Madan Lal, the final match was still open as Clive Lloyd [Images] was still at the crease.
"Lloyd was the most dangerous player", Kapil Dev said. But Gavaskar insisted it was that catch indeed which took India to the last-four stage of the elite event.
"Kapil's 175 got us into semi-final...that catch (Richards) got us the final."
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Posted: 12:43 GMT +5.5, 4 June 2008 |
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Football-Ronaldo the jewel in crown of Group A contenders
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Cristiano Ronaldo [Images], who has just won a Champions League and Premier League double with Manchester United [Images], could complete a remarkable treble of winners' medals by leading Portugal to victory in Euro 2008 [Images] this month.
The 23-year-old winger, who scored 42 goals in all competitions for United last season, will be the key as Portugal look to ease their way past co-hosts Switzerland [Images], the Czech Republic and Turkey in Group A in Basel and Geneva.
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Posted: 12:35 GMT +5.5, 4 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Kapil's Devils to tour Lord's on June 25
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Cricket-Sachin star attraction at Rahul Gandhi's T20
[ Source:www.rediff.com ]
It may not have had the glitz or glamour, or the prize money for that matter, that was on display at Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil stadium on Sunday, but Amethi's own T20 finals on Monday, brainchild of Congress member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi, was a hit by any countryside yardstick.
The Gandhis' fascination for cricket is well-known, with Rahul, with sister Priyanka and hubby Robert Vadra often seen at various India fixtures. This time round, the cricketing fraternity repaid the compliment with maestro Sachin Tendulkar, along with youngsters Rudra Pratap Singh and Pankaj Singh, attending the final at the B R Ambedkar stadium in Amethi. A new attendee this time was 7-year-old Rehan Vadra sporting a Kolkata Knight Riders Tee, watching the final seated between his parents.
Monday's final saw Tiloi and Sangrampur clash, with the latter walking away with the prize money of Rs 3 lakh plus trophy, given out by Tendulkar. Runner-up Tiloi won Rs 1.5 lakh and a trophy, given out by Robert Vadra. Nilesh Kumar was presented the man of the match award by R P Singh. Rahul Gandhi gave away Rs 60,000 each to the losing semi-finalists. For the record, Sangrampur smashed 126, aided by six sixes and 10 fours, and Tiloi fell short by 64 runs.
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Posted: 14:25 GMT +5.5, 3 June 2008 |
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IPL(25)-Real Hero Of IPL(CHAMP 08)
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IPL(24)-Royals win inaugural IPL
[ Source:ipl.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
MUMBAI, PTI: After 44 days of mind-boggling action and a no-holds-barred feud among eight fierce franchisees, Rajasthan Royals pipped Chennai Super Kings by three wickets in the thrilling grand finale to lift the inaugural Indian Premier League on Sunday. (Watch: Rajasthan Royals win IPL championship)
Chasing Super Kings' modest total of 163 for five, the Royals rode on a brilliant all-round display by Yusuf Pathan, who took three wickets and top-scored with a 39-ball 56 to overhaul the score off the last ball after needing eight from the last over.
Sohail Tanvir (9 not out) hit the winning run, a pull off the expensive L Balaji, in the company of his inspiring captain Shane Warne, who was not out on 9 in a final score of 164 for seven.
The winners received the top prize of $1.2 million and a glittering gem-laden trophy while the runners-up won $600,000. (TOI Photo)
Scorecard | Watch: Match highlights | In pics: Closing ceremony | Congratulate Rajasthan
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Posted: 11:00 GMT +5.5, 2 June 2008 |
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Cricket-Yusuf Pathan, Ojha new faces in ODI squad
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All-rounder Yusuf Pathan and young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha were on Friday rewarded for their good showing in the Indian Premier League [Images] as the selectors announced a young 15-member squad for the forthcoming tri-series in Bangladesh and the Asia Cup in Pakistan.
Apart from the two new faces, the selection panel headed by Dilip Vengsarkar recalled seamer R P Singh who replaced Munaf Patel [Images], a member of the squad that won the tri-series in Australia earlier this year.
Besides Patel, the selectors dropped Manoj Tiwary and Dinesh Karthik [Images] while ignoring former captains Sourav Ganguly [Images] and Rahul Dravid [Images] once again.
Sachin Tendulkar [Images] has made himself unavailable for the two assignments as he has not recovered fully from his prolonged groin injury.
The other senior member of the side, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh [Images] also missed out on a berth in the squad as he has been banned for five one-dayers after being found guilty of slapping national teammate S Sreesanth [Images] during an IPL match last month.
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Posted: 14:54 GMT +5.5, 30 May 2008 |
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IPL(23)- Fearsome four's road to semi-finals
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Cricket-Yusuf, RP Singh may get a look in
[ Source:cricket.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
MUMBAI: The overwhelming success of the Indian Premier League may have thrown up some promising cricketers. Yet, when the five wise men of Indian cricket get into a huddle on Friday to pick the team for the forthcoming tri-series in Bangladesh and the Asia Cup in Pakistan, they are likely to repose faith in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's young Indian team that stunned World Cup champions Australia in the Commonwealth Bank Series early this year.
That would not only be a huge vote of confidence for Dhoni's team but it would also ensure continuity. Of course, with Sachin Tendulkar ruling himself out due to injury and Harbhajan Singh out of reckoning - courtesy his five-match ban sentence - there would be two spots up for the grabs.
Going by the mood of the selectors on the eve of the selection committee meeting, they appear keen to bring in the explosive Yusuf Pathan and pick a replacement for Harbhajan which could either be a spinner or a medium-pacer. Yusuf Pathan, who made his Twenty20 debut in the World Cup final, has been scoring consistently at the domestic level for Baroda. That apart, he has continued his sizzling form to dish out a few match-winning performances for Team Jaipur. That he is an excellent fielder and can bowl off-spin further enhances his CV.
It will be interesting to see whether the selectors bring in an extra spinner to replace Harbhajan or whether they show faith in a medium pacer. With Piyush Chawla doing a great job, Delhi leggie Amit Mishra will have to wait. As much can be said about left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha who still has some way to go before he meets the demands of international cricket.
Then again, left-arm pacer RP Singh - who missed the tri-series Down Under due to injury - ought to be a hot favourite to make a comeback. The Uttar Pradesh pacer has been pretty impressive and consistent in the last two years. Robin Uthappa has been a huge disappointment for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, but his fine showing in the One-day series in England and Australia would serve as grace marks for him to retain his place. Effectively it means that the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Swapnil Asnodkar might well be ignored.
Likely Team: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Kaarthick, Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, RP Singh, Sree Santh and Praveen Kumar. |
Posted: 10:46 GMT +5.5, 30 May 2008 |
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IPL(22)-Road to semis: Team Jaipur
[ Source:ipl.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
TNN: After almost 40 days of criss-crossing and big-hitting, the last four have been left standing. As the stage readies for the semifinals TOI looks at the Fab Four.
Lost to Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets
Beat Team Mohali by 6 wickets
Beat Team Hyderabad by 3 wickets
Beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 7 wickets
Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs
Beat Team Chennai by 8 wickets
Lost to Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets
Beat Team Hyderabad by 8 wickets
Beat Delhi Daredevils by 3 wickets
Beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 65 runs
Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets
Beat Team Chennai by 10 runs
Beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets
Lost to Mohali by 41 runs
Total points: 22
Won: 11
Lost: 3
NRR: +0.632
The captain: Shane Warne
A leader who knows how to motivate his players. Warne distributed responsibility among his players and made them aware of their capabilities. The players responded by producing some match-winning performances. He arrived early in Jaipur to get personally acquainted with the players. Every player was made to feel he had a crucial role to play. Praised his players for good performances but lashed out after every poor show. (TOI Photo)
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Posted: 18:02 GMT +5.5, 29 May 2008 |
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IPL(21)-Mumbai sign off with a win
[ Source:www.rediff.com ]
The semifinal door had already been slammed on them but Mumbai Indians [Images] at least had the consolation of signing off with a win as they spanked Bangalore Royal Challengers [Images] by nine wickets in an inconsequential rain-truncated match in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Chasing 123 to win from 18 overs, the Mumbai side cruised to 126 for one in 16 overs with Sanath Jayasuriya (54) and Sachin Tendulkar [Images] (40 not out) scoring bulk of the runs.
Earlier, Dilhara Fernando (4-18) mowed down the Bangalore top order while Dwayne Smith (3-26) wrecked the middle as Mumbai Indians restricted the hosts to a meagre 122 for nine in 18 overs. |
Posted: 11:12 GMT +5.5, 29 May 2008 |
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IPL(20)-Punjab win by 41 runs against Rajasthan
[ Source:ipl.timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
MOHALI, PTI: Shaun Marsh smashed a mesmerizing century to lead Kings XI Punjab to a convincing 41-run victory against Rajasthan Royals in their inconsequential IPL encounter at PCA stadium on Wednesday.
Put in to bat, the Punjab team, riding on Marsh's 115-run knock reached a massive 221 for three and then restricted the visitors to 180 for seven in their quota of 20 overs.
Young leg spinner Piyush Chawla was the most successful bowler for the hosts with brilliant figures of 4-0-35-3.
Niraj Patel (57) and Yousuf Pathan (39) did their best for the Royals but their effort was not enough to overhaul the big target.
Though both the teams have already made the semi-final grade, which made the match inconsequential yet the Punjab team enter the knockout stage with the momentum. (PTI Photo)
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Posted: 10:42 GMT +5.5, 29 May 2008 |
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