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In the line of ire: Hussey says he should have let the ball hit him

DAVID HUSSEY wishes he had let the ball hit him on the head during Sunday night's ''handling the ball'' dispute with India, but believes he was entitled to palm it away to protect ...

Posted On: Feb 28, 2012 | Comments : 0

Asia Cup: Indian selectors face tough calls

Indian selectors will have a lot to discuss and deliberate in the wake of the national team's pathetic show in Australia, when they meet in Mumbai on Wednesday to pick the squad for next month'...

Posted On: Feb 28, 2012 | Comments : 0

India beat Bangladesh in FIBA Asia U-18 basketball tourney

Indian hoopsters pipped Bangladesh 63-31 to register their third victory in the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championships Qualifying tournament at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday. India dominated the pr...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

`Obstruction` controversy refuses to die down

The controversy over the appeal against David Hussey for `obstructing the field` refused to die down with former captains Ian Chappell and Tony Greig supporting India`s contention that the Australian ...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

Sachin Tendulkar honoured by SCG

For Sachin Tendulkar, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a home away from home. The maestro loves the ambience at this famous venue steeped in history and bearing the footprints of the game's immo...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

Can India discover the fire within?

Adversity can, on occasions, bring the best out of teams. Can India discover the fire within when confronted with fires that threaten to engulf it in the Commonwealth Bank ODI triangular series? Nothi...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

Depleted India set for Azerbaijan test

Less than 90 days ago, Savio and his side convincingly won the SAFF Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. That though, is a thing of the past, for transition galore has taken place since that ...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

Australia beat India to qualify for tri-series final

The home side made 252-9 in Sydney, with David Warner top-scoring with 68. They then bowled out India for just 165 in the 40th over, claiming a bonus point for their efforts. India now need a bonus-po...

Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 | Comments : 0

India may try out a few things against Poland

The Indian hockey team will keenly watch the clash between Canada and France before deciding on its course of action for its last round robin match against Poland in the Olympic qualifier at the Natio...

Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 | Comments : 0

Sania-Vesnina in Dubai Open semis

Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina entered the women's doubles semifinals of the Dubai Open tennis event on Thursday, defeating Maria-Jose Matrinez Sanchez and Shahar Peer. The second seeds got the bet...

Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 | Comments : 0
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