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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/138130.htmlenhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/tendulkar-fights-lone-hand-20100728-10vu9.htmlhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/tendulkar-fights-lone-hand-20100728-10vu9.htmlIndian veteran Sachin Tendulkar hit a defiant unbeaten 39 but Sri Lanka tightened the screws on the third day of the second cricket Test on Wednesday.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200smh-519cc04eec8fa836c8808eeda3b5b30asmhenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/2LP7pwx5NUE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/2LP7pwx5NUE/index.htmlMuttiah Muralitharan made history with his final ball in Test cricket by becoming the first bowler to reach 800 wickets as Sri Lanka thrashed bitter rivals India.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e7b2a961989f98b9502aece7ed3f9b6fcnnenhttp://www.stabroeknews.com/2010/sports/07/21/sehwag-fires-indian-reply-to-huge-s-lanka-total/http://www.stabroeknews.com/2010/sports/07/21/sehwag-fires-indian-reply-to-huge-s-lanka-total/GALLE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Virender Sehwag led India’s reply to Sri Lanka’s massive total of 520 for eight declared with a sparkling unbeaten 85 ...Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200stabroeknews-8a4c521c1ea897a21dd6e8a5f7792a72stabroeknewsenhttp://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=32260http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=32260Sri Lanka’s Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that Sri Lanka government has decided to set up a Media Development Authority to help media to enhance its professionalism and efficiency further. The government is to introduce media guidelines in accordance with media ethics to promote....Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200tamilnet-35fb6caafc67332c3c8e186f06b15da6tamilnetenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8832058.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8832058.stmTharanga Paranavitana and Kumar Sangakkara steal the limelight from Muttiah Muralitharan on day one of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-ea3f8c03af324f667d023b9377b2553ebbcenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-pakistan-bowl-against-australia-at-overcast-lord-s-ha-03http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-pakistan-bowl-against-australia-at-overcast-lord-s-ha-03LONDON : Mohammad Asif took three wickets in a dramatic burst either side of tea as Australia finished on 229 for nine when bad light forced an early close on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at Lord’s here on Tuesday. Asif took three wickets for no runs in seven balls on his way to a return of three for 53 in 17 overs.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dawn-80b4be1d3d4790016d0f7ce03b5f851bdawnenhttp://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=32065http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=32065Top entrepreneurs of the Ceylonese Tamil diaspora in Malaysia gathered Saturday to raise funds for Selvaraja Pathmanathan’s (KP) ‘development’ of the North and East of Sri Lanka, media circles in Colombo said, citing Sri Lankan High Commission sources in Malaysia.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200tamilnet-a03a3baef615008edd8260a4ab259096tamilnetenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100626/wl_sthasia_afp/cricketindsrihttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100626/wl_sthasia_afp/cricketindsriAFP - India's cricket selectors on Saturday recalled middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh in a 16-man squad for next month's Test series in Sri Lanka.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-ee1647db9790b39730c91b2bd42a7081news-yahooenhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Tendulkar-among-sports-greats-in-Wimbledon-royal-box/articleshow/6096162.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Tendulkar-among-sports-greats-in-Wimbledon-royal-box/articleshow/6096162.cmsA self-confessed tennis buff, Sachin Tendulkar was among a host of sports stars, including former West Indian cricket captain Brian Lara, who packed the royal box on Centre Court at Wimbledon today.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200economictimes-acb7bbd0cff35c23de9d370ce807d5f1economictimesenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010/06/20/story_20-6-2010_pg2_8http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010/06/20/story_20-6-2010_pg2_8BASSETERRE: Graeme Smith collected his 21st Test hundred to lead a strong South Africa batting performance in the second Test against West Indies on Friday. Smith struck nine fours and three sixes from 189 balls in just over five hours as the South Africans, electing to bat, reached 296 for three....Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailytimesPK-bcdd340eaaa77e674355303dc819fdfedailytimesPKenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/7829051/American-on-solo-mission-to-kill-Osama-bin-Laden-arrested-in-Pakistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/7829051/American-on-solo-mission-to-kill-Osama-bin-Laden-arrested-in-Pakistan.htmlAn American builder on a solo mission to kill Osama bin Laden has been arrested in northern Pakistan.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-11bb6188363e9e6455fd799e06bd2820telegraphenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100527/ap_on_re_af/af_zimbabwe_gay_rightshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100527/ap_on_re_af/af_zimbabwe_gay_rightsAP - A Zimbabwe court Thursday freed two employees of a gay organization after six days in jail on allegations of possessing indecent material and displaying a placard seen as insulting to President Robert Mugabe, an outspoken critic of homosexuality.Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-c00b6db75b1be8f3656894bb6c0091dcnews-yahooenhttp://t20wc.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5921112.cmshttp://t20wc.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5921112.cmsNEW DELHI: Former players on Wednesday slammed the Indian team for its humiliating exit from the Twenty20 World Cup, attributing the debacle to skipper MS Dhoni's poor tactics, IPL fatigue and the players' failure to cope with rising deliveries. Otherwise a Dhoni admirer,....Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200antiguanews-ae680d4dfdaad642733a7f11207ff26fantiguanewsenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/27/bcci-yet-to-log-off-modi-from-ipl-website.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/27/bcci-yet-to-log-off-modi-from-ipl-website.htmBCCI may have suspended Lalit Modi as IPL Commissioner, but the suave former chief of Twenty20 extravaganza can still be seen smiling on the website of Indian Premier League.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200rediff-6474329d583afde83ca53a23c6fe409arediffenhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/chennai-beats-mumbai-to-claim-ipl-20100426-tlwj.htmlhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/chennai-beats-mumbai-to-claim-ipl-20100426-tlwj.htmlThe Chennai Super Kings are the champions of the 2010 Indian Premier League after a 22-run win over Mumbai on Sunday.Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200smh-94902c617b8bb3d9b9b4f0d7f1fd1b41smhenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/04/24/stories/2010042466491000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/04/24/stories/2010042466491000.htmStaff Reporter Mumbai:Keeping its date with taxmen, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday submitted all bid documents related to Indian Premier League franchisees. Two BCCI representatives, including tax consultant P.B. Srinivasan, visited the Income Tax office here in the afternoon before the 3 p.Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-c8ef078b33f1f6fd94739617ed8240e0Hinduenhttp://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161639141http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161639141Sachin Tendulkar, the Mumbai Indians captain, has said he is confident the Indian Premier League (IPL) is strong enough to overcome the ongoing crisis, which began with the controversy over the ownership of the Kochi franchise and now involves the league being investigated by the Income Tax....Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200trinidadexpress-a5deb3e8c3f273b63188e4846f413eb0trinidadexpressenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8633923.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8633923.stmIndian tax officials widen their investigation into alleged corruption in the Indian Premier League as semi-finals begin.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a031243255b49a76b031dc2cd9b267b4bbcenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/04/22/stories/2010042264402100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/04/22/stories/2010042264402100.htm— Photo: K.R. Deepak FALLS SHORT:Mumbai Indians's Ambati Rayudu stumps RCB's Kevin Pietersen off Harbhajan Singh. MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians stormed into the final of the DLF-IPL III defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs at the D.Y. Patil Stadium here on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-ce866563b777c0b9941492317b537c99Hinduenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/world/asia/18india.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/world/asia/18india.html?partner=rss&emc=rssAt least 15 people were wounded by two explosions near a crowded stadium in Bangalore as thousands of spectators were arriving for a match in India’s popular professional league.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-c7784b821aa0c1eedd64427c6e70310aIHTenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/explosions+injure+six+outside+india+cricket+stadiumhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/explosions+injure+six+outside+india+cricket+stadiumThe explosions took place in a power generation room outside the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200dawn-49eea7da3cf6019383c120dd4ea8a571dawnenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/biz/india-business/Day-2-3G-auction-closes-at-Rs-4085cr/articleshow/5783384.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/biz/india-business/Day-2-3G-auction-closes-at-Rs-4085cr/articleshow/5783384.cmsThe second day of bidding by nine telecom operators for three slots of pan-India 3G spectrum saw a closing price of Rs 4,085 crore for all circles, up from Rs 3,980 crore on Friday.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200indiatimes-b33fd9dc56b69cad0408cefdd2d17a7cindiatimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/30/stories/2010033055521200.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/30/stories/2010033055521200.htmManas Dasgupta Narendra Modi GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has described as the “Talibans of untouchability” all those who have criticised actor Amitabh Bachchan and dragged him into controversy after he became the brand ambassador of the State to encourage tourism. Mr.Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-5b05cd8f4b58ff28d8f31f4c465fa271Hinduenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/28/ipl-2010-deccan-chargers-vs-mumbai-indians-navi-mumbai-match-report.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/28/ipl-2010-deccan-chargers-vs-mumbai-indians-navi-mumbai-match-report.htmLive updates from the Indian Premier League mattch between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100rediff-d7191a79e591cad35d354c738f6227darediffenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/03/201032774826623784.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/03/201032774826623784.htmlThe chief minister of India's Gujarat state, who is a senior member of the Hindu- nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, has appeared before a panel investigating the 2002 riots that left 2,000 people, mostly Muslims, dead. It was the first time that Narendra Modi, long accused by human rights groups....Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-7bbba98c575d400904ee5b9eedddd58faljazeera-enenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-india-announce-squad-for-icc-world-twenty20-ha-04http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-india-announce-squad-for-icc-world-twenty20-ha-04Out-of-form fast bowler Ishant Sharma and batsman Virat Kohli were left out of the 15-man squad announced today.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100dawn-302f79338528c6cbbdc93ec2aa2eb8dbdawnenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/21/stories/2010032164391900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/21/stories/2010032164391900.htmNandakumar Marar Photo: Vivek Bendre GOT HIM:Vinay Kumar of Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing Mumbai Indians' Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai on Saturday. — MUMBAI: Jacques Kallis continued to rewrite the art of batting in Twenty20 cricket with composed, calculated....Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-557be5400461b5f5dcff3dffb3e96167Hinduenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8565807.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8565807.stmEngland close day three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 131-5, a lead of 434, having not enforced the follow-on after the hosts' 296.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-8ea74a45c5666724a8337472074a521cbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8565906.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8565906.stmEngland take charge of the first Test against Bangladesh after a dominant day with bat and ball in Chittagong.Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-dcd0d7335d91db0318f2d35bc3c0f0dabbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8563584.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8563584.stmThe third season of the lucrative Indian Premier League tournament is set to begin amid heavy security in the city of Mumbai.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c07eb6bf99778d3420399e8b9f6f07d1bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8563593.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8563593.stmAlastair Cook hits 158 not out and Kevin Pietersen a memorable 99 as England close day one of the first Test against Bangladesh on an imposing 374-3.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-857c3c2f8cbf8f00ead7e45f82b3a32fbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/8559215.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/8559215.stmVice-captain Michael Clarke is named in the Australian Test squad despite recently returning home from New Zealand for personal reasons.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-5a2a39377402b544905bdb543f7db98ebbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/two%20plane%20spotters%20to%20leave%20india/3569942http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/two%20plane%20spotters%20to%20leave%20india/3569942Two plane spotters have been planning their return to the UK after being fined for illegally monitoring aircraft in India. Stephen Hampton and Steven Ayres initially faced up to 10 years in an Indian jail after being arrested over spying claims. They aroused suspicion after asking hotel staff for a....Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-bc7732f45250bba9f9f46f5e6f550958channel4newsenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100227/india_nm/india465261http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100227/india_nm/india465261Reuters - AHMEDABAD (Reuters) South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final one-day international against India on Saturday.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-d9755a8e014cfa914b6878cbfad811b3news-yahooenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100227/wl_sthasia_afp/lifestyleindiareligionfestivalutilitywaterhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100227/wl_sthasia_afp/lifestyleindiareligionfestivalutilitywaterAFP - A chronic water shortage in the Indian city of Mumbai could put a dampener on a popular Hindu festival normally celebrated with wild "rain dances" and riotous fights using powdered paint.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-2fbd17c1350a00fa6f2ee15c93fbff98news-yahooenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/25/stories/2010022550420100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/25/stories/2010022550420100.htm— PHOTO: S. SUBRAMANIUM WORLD RECORD: Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score a double century in One Day Internationals. The great man’s unbeaten 200 off 147 balls helped India defeat South Africa by 153 runs in the second ODI at Gwalior on Wednesday, and gave the host an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-83d32120ca249ece9a97219a8e336096Hinduenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/08-tendulkar-sets-world-record-with-double-century-ts-05http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/08-tendulkar-sets-world-record-with-double-century-ts-05The 36-year-old was unbeaten on 200 as India gave South Africa a mammoth target of 402 in the second ODI.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100dawn-b2f0ded43771165833fcb85d9104ec4fdawnenhttp://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=4247&ad=23-02-2010http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=ts&nid=4247&ad=23-02-2010LONDON (Reuters): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Monday that Indian concerns about militant groups based in Pakistan would form the main focus ...Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100TheFrontierPost-en-b8ef8c6fedeec1ecc7c02c1f17d39ab2TheFrontierPost-enenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/22/stories/2010022261771900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/22/stories/2010022261771900.htmHEART-BREAKING: South Africa's Captain Jacques Kallis's allround effort went in vain as India won the first ODI in a thrilling fashion on Sunday. Jaipur: India's bowling at the ‘death' stood exposed once again in a gut-wrenching duel at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here on Sunday.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-40bb9dc784e4311c439324fe74b2c402Hinduenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/19/stories/2010021950700100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/19/stories/2010021950700100.htmSports Reporter — Photo: K.R. Deepak Nail-biting finish: Harbhajan Singh exults after dismissing South Africa’s last man Morne Morkel in the second Test at Eden Gardens on Thursday. The wicket steered India to a series-levelling victory and helped the home team retain its No.1 Test ranking.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-2c792e7ecaf7865adbfb14742e6cc923Hinduenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100217/india_nm/india462260http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100217/india_nm/india462260Reuters - The fourth day's play in the second and final test between India and South Africa started 93 minutes later than scheduled on Wednesday because of overnight rain.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-509e139c39e2567200b59a5e003e310cnews-yahooenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100216/ts_afp/cricketindrsahttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100216/ts_afp/cricketindrsaAFP - Venkatsai Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni slammed unbeaten centuries to put India in firm control of the second and final Test against South Africa on Tuesday.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-f5357329978dc8c0b6e486afef31e03anews-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/2YIf5gmoJRg/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/2YIf5gmoJRg/index.htmlIndia are poised to build a handy first-innings lead over South Africa after Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar scored centuries on the second day of the second cricket Test in Kolkata.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-c17945cd702899dc5b3921673a1540c6cnnenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2010/02/2010213155016855188.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/asia/2010/02/2010213155016855188.htmlNation put on alert after blast hits restaurant in Pune popular with foreigners.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100aljazeera-en-185a5e971936f4894ed334dc8615ab16aljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8511917.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8511917.stmA new film featuring Shah Rukh Khan opens in Mumbai amid tight security after protests by hardline Hindus.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-70755f0412d3dcf925daacb5aac5c5fcbbcenhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Pakistan-keen-to-play-cricket-matches-in-US/articleshow/5564168.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Pakistan-keen-to-play-cricket-matches-in-US/articleshow/5564168.cmsThe Pakistan Cricket Board is exploring the possibility of organising cricket matches for the national team in the United States.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100economictimes-84c0e27409965e22a02b0f41aa5884a9economictimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8507057.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8507057.stmEngland's hockey team criticises the sport's governing body for failing to detail its security plans for the World Cup in India.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-cc475968b1f566e828c39994cafa83d9bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8505894.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8505894.stmDale Steyn secures match figures of 10-118 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-b2c815559a51cb5e3ba175384966f133bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8504034.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8504034.stmIndia says at least 11 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d76b3ffcaac703acd6bb13ce4bbee4cfbbcenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/07/live-updates-india-vs-south-africa-nagpur-test-day-two.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/07/live-updates-india-vs-south-africa-nagpur-test-day-two.htmLive updates from the second day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur on Sunday.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100rediff-c40778b7dddf129404df37bf1c62c8a5rediffenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/28/stories/2010012855481900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/28/stories/2010012855481900.htm— Photo: AFP HAIL THE HERO: Zaheer Khan, whose superb spell spelt Bangladesh’s doom on Wednesday and helped India sweep the series, is appreciated by Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh for his fantastic effort. Dhaka: Amiable off the field and aggressive on it, Zaheer Khan is a man of two parts.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100hinduonnet-5f803089bf9a3a73deffc02adb6843dchinduonnetenhttp://www.ftd.de/karriere-management/business-english/:business-english-india-taps-into-riches-as-the-west-s-back-office/50062730.html#utm_source=rss2&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_campaign=/http://www.ftd.de/karriere-management/business-english/:business-english-india-taps-into-riches-as-the-west-s-back-office/50062730.html#utm_source=rss2&utm_medium=rss_feed&utm_campaign=/India's position as a country offering IT and telephone outsourcing is driving it's economy onwards and upwardsMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100ft-deutschland-cb56f35483beb6312cf79045db035e19ft-deutschlandenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/26/stories/2010012655941900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/26/stories/2010012655941900.htm— Photo: AP MASTERCLASS: Playing at his customary best, Sachin Tendulkar, in the company of Rahul Dravid, put the Bangladesh attack to sword while compiling his 45th Test century on Monday. Dhaka: It is a duo that has weathered storms and painted pretty pictures.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-7f9038bcdd122955a5c545ca87e02fb6Hinduenhttp://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2010/01/21/news0668.htmhttp://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2010/01/21/news0668.htmBSS, Chittagong In-form Gautam Gambhir's fifth century in five consecutive Tests put India on a driving seat as they set Bangladesh an imposing 415 to win at the close on the fourth day of the first test match at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100nationittefaq-3ea7fee789c4dc6d8c3af54fd73c5f6bnationittefaqenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8467992.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8467992.stmIndia close day three of the first Test in Chittagong with a lead of 123 at 122-1 against Bangladesh.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-eaeae061c8a4c5b01a549b4163a2f8c4bbcenhttp://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=24http://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=24India ended their first innings, scoring 243 against Bangladesh on the first test in the Idea Cup two-Test series at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong Monday morning.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thedailystarBD-712d67685faf458fcdbd8dcc33808518thedailystarBDenhttp://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=22http://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=22Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan elected to field against India after winning the toss in the first test of the Idea Cup two-Test series at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong Sunday morning.Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thedailystarBD-80b68451b2f8f76b6e65a1bd345dbc60thedailystarBDenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/17/stories/2010011757561800.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/01/17/stories/2010011757561800.htmDHAKA: In response to a threat of a agitation by a combined Opposition, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly defended the outcome of her recent visit to New Delhi and said the country would get the maximum benefit out of it. Addressing newspersons on Saturday, accompanied by Foreign Minister....Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-5b6bf0618594c8c36e9000f4e327234cHinduenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2010/January/sports_January336.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2010/January/sports_January336.xml&section=sportsMahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara hit impressive half-centuries to guide Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over India in the triangular one-day series final. Jayawardene top-scored with an unbeaten 71 and skipper Sangakkara made a brisk 55 as Sri Lanka passed India’s 245 with nine balls to spare in the day-night match.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-d1b43aac0c9afead98b19111ea30a674khaleejtimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122256831700.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122256831700.htm— Photo: S. Subramanium ON THE RAMPAGE: Sachin Tendulkar played a match-winning knock in the third ODI at Cuttack on Monday. CUTTACK: There were predictions of runs aplenty, but the wicket at the Barabati Stadium followed its more traditional role of offering turn.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-8b4078ca89a653fbedb50eb485038cb3Hinduenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122056561700.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122056561700.htmChennai: Virender Sehwag will lead the Indian team in the third and fourth ODIs — in Cuttack and Kolkata — against Sri Lanka after Mahendra Singh Dhoni was slapped with a two-match ban by ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe for the ...Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-969cd879582c5c36f178b8c8954ed247Hinduenhttp://www.europeanvoice.com/current//article/2009/12/india-remembered/66715.aspxhttp://www.europeanvoice.com/current//article/2009/12/india-remembered/66715.aspx“Do not forget India.” That warning made sense 10 or 15 years ago; not any longer. India is now impossible to ignore, much less forget, owing not only to its rapid economic growth, but also to the country's increasing geopolitical stature. Europeans often speak of an emerging ‘G3', implying an....Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100europeanvoice-234ad34912a2c990d6cfeacc800c7fe6europeanvoiceenhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5BD1HY20091214?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5BD1HY20091214?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Thousands marched in ports and towns of southern Andhra Pradesh to protest plans to carve out a new state, as a backlash grew against demands for statehood in a challenge for the Congress party-led government.Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100reuters-70988630253e67b80508adfb8c18f248reutersenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/6772056/Retired-Pakistani-major-charged-with-acting-as-al-Qaeda-go-between.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/6772056/Retired-Pakistani-major-charged-with-acting-as-al-Qaeda-go-between.htmlA retired major in the Pakistani army has been charged with acting as a conduit between al-Qaeda and an American accused of conducting reconnaissance missions for the terrorist attacks on Mumbai.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-ead23cfab0f86ecae3777a255ac3c813telegraphenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-india-rout-sri-lanka-to-become-no-1-test-team-ha-02http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-india-rout-sri-lanka-to-become-no-1-test-team-ha-02India won the third Test by an innings and 24 runs and the series 2-0, to replace South Africa on top of the Test rankings.Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100dawn-085b445743c3344e23fa636ae05d2a7fdawnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8396885.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8396885.stmSri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara makes an unbeaten 133 but his team close day four of the final Test on 274-6, still 59 short of making India bat again.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-083b1b449882d81431e158a8a1f7beecbbcenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/04/updates-india-sri-lanka-third-test-day-three.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/04/updates-india-sri-lanka-third-test-day-three.htmLive updates from day three of the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai, on Friday.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100rediff-4aa715303b9401c9b589c1dae5695f51rediffenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/December/sports_December60.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/December/sports_December60.xml&section=sportsIndia’s openers Virender Sehwag and Murali Vijay pounded Sri Lanka’s attack with a 221-run partnership in the third and final cricket Test here on Thursday. The pair made light of the bounce and turn on the Brabourne stadium wicket to lift India to 260-1 by tea on the second day in reply to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 393.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-13143ef86055e2ac1ebb4c944f70cfd2khaleejtimesenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e664f5e4-df06-11de-be8e-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e664f5e4-df06-11de-be8e-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1The office of Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister, said India had been included in a round of conversations with world leaders that Mr Obama made before his announcement at a US military academy on Tuesday night. The two leaders, who had recently met in Washington, had discussed “the further....Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-7c3fff805bea228841101c1b9e0e0087ftenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/01/slide-show-1-india-vs-sri-lanka-third-test-mumbai-preview-images.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/01/slide-show-1-india-vs-sri-lanka-third-test-mumbai-preview-images.htmA chance to go atop the world rankings at stake, India take on a struggling Sri Lanka in the third and final cricket Test at the Brabourne Stadium on Wednesday hoping to wrap up the series 2-0.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100rediff-47ab411905be5ac932a4816507476ddcrediffenhttp://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161563599http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161563599Following is what the Australian press had to say after the third day of the first Test between West Indies and Australia:Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100trinidadexpress-da6ee6bc1e80b0d4a8301a2a1d629a5ctrinidadexpressenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/mamrZJTdRGo/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/mamrZJTdRGo/index.htmlAustralia crushed the West Indies by an innings and 65 runs in the opening Test in Brisbane, while New Zealand also took a 1-0 lead in the series against Pakistan with a tense final-day victory.Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-48f07c5d1c34da501979922c54ea22b2cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8382193.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8382193.stmIndia seal their 100th Test victory by comprehensively beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in Kanpur.Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-e43fb85a5012a383c22cf2ebac8b5f7fbbcenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/sri-lanka-face-an-uphill-task-after-india%e2%80%99s-642-148893http://www.apakistannews.com/sri-lanka-face-an-uphill-task-after-india%e2%80%99s-642-148893India piled up 642 in their first innings of the second Test at Kanpur and has Sri Lanka battling hard at 66 for 1 at Stumps on Day 2. The visitors had lost Tillakaratne Dilshan in the very first ball of their innings when he played a flick shot too early off Zaheer Khan to get caught off a leading....Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-1cffd8e5d5f4b14bb374888bc374d343apakistannewsenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/November/sports_November636.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/November/sports_November636.xml&section=sportsIndia were 417 for two at stumps on the first day of the second test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Scores: India 417-2 (G. Gambhir 167, V. Sehwag 131, R. Dravid 85 not out) vs Sri Lanka Gambhir (167) and Sehwag (131) shared an opening partnership of 233 after India won the toss and elected to bat....Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-9d5fc45cb8d0bc2fb9220aa8f27803b3khaleejtimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359330900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359330900.htmSachin Tendulkar Pune: Hailing Sunil Gavaskar as a “true Maharashtrian,” the Shiv Sena again criticised Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday. In an article in the party mouthpiece Saamna , Sena MP Sanjay Raut wrote: “There has been no instance of Sachin extending a helping hand to other Marathi cricketers. Forget others, he did not even support Vinod Kambli.Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-b3fb03d14f6bf425254912b101dc8ef1Hinduenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260010800.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260010800.htmNEW DELHI: The Editors Guild of India and the All India Milli Council have condemned the attack by Shiv Sena workers on the offices of IBN 7 and IBN Lokmat in Mumbai and Pune on Friday. Demanding action against all those involved, ...Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-3a80fad8a2c363d76a28c1317b5f3807Hinduenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/tendulkar-celebrates-20-years-with-century-1824839.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/tendulkar-celebrates-20-years-with-century-1824839.htmlTwenty years and five days after his first Test appearance, Sachin Tendulkar made his 43rd century yesterday. It was less dazzling than most of the previous 42 but there was a sense of inevitability that he would mark his two decades as an international batsman and it ensured that India saved the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-6d9f13e69c0eed2340d0c1aea715d23eindependentenhttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_World&set_id=1&click_id=3&art_id=nw20091120161026706C355631http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_World&set_id=1&click_id=3&art_id=nw20091120161026706C355631Suspected Hindu hard-liners have ransacked the offices of an Indian television news channel in the western Indian city of Mumbai, using iron rods and baseball bats to beat employees and smash furniture.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100iol-e4403af43e3b8ed2c6cdc09dcb050a90iolenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760111000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760111000.htmNEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday assailed the Shiv Sena for criticising cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s “Mumbai for all” remark while the Sena’s ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, found nothing wrong whatsoever in what the ...Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-b4847387f30b2665ce901df784a6c0e2Hinduenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/11/16/story_16-11-2009_pg2_3http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/11/16/story_16-11-2009_pg2_3AHMEDABAD: Sri Lanka’s hopes of winning their first ever Test on Indian soil were given a huge lift on Sunday when Tillakaratne Dilshan was declared fit to play after an ankle injury. The dashing opener twisted an ankle in Mumbai last week and was not available for the three-day tour opener against....Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailytimesPK-81b48033bfa41c9bce8c1401443b1ae0dailytimesPKenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8361245.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8361245.stmSachin Tendulkar celebrates his 20th anniversary as a Test cricketer by playing for India against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-8c9f003429c54fabee4c0256825bc4e5bbcenhttp://www.indianexpress.com/news/highs-and-lows-but-no-regrets/541244/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/highs-and-lows-but-no-regrets/541244/Two days before he completes 20 years of international cricket, Tendulkar looks back at an incredible journey....Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100financialexpress-01e81ded2b64f9ab0e03086de3a3803bfinancialexpressenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/sachin-tendulkar-is-an-institution-146995http://www.apakistannews.com/sachin-tendulkar-is-an-institution-146995MUMBAI : Sachin Tendulkar is an Institution, It is just so difficult to remember or speak on Sachin for the fact that he has now played for 20 years. Playing cricket for such a long time isn’t something many cricketers can do, while he has done it in great style. So much I want to say [...]Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-429aadd5a81e6224c57309f7880c1e39apakistannewsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/pontings-scratch-side-leave-india-to-lick-their-wounds-1818114.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/pontings-scratch-side-leave-india-to-lick-their-wounds-1818114.htmlThe last time England had the temerity to win the Ashes it sparked an Australian backlash so savage the next series was done and dusted in fewer than 15 days. Less than three months after Ricky Ponting handed over the urn again and a year ahead of England's next trip Down Under, the green and gold shoots of recovery are already visible.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-bee1597a292e782de788067c2051089aindependentenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/india-recall-sreesanth-for-sri-lanka-test-series-3-146475http://www.apakistannews.com/india-recall-sreesanth-for-sri-lanka-test-series-3-146475Indian Selectors have given a surprise recall to temperamental fast bowler Sreesanth in its 15-man squad for the first two Tests against Sri Lanka. Sreesanth is on a final warning from the BCCI to keep a check on his on-field behaviour.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-d350e7fc9773e9c4da6e45574cfe80bbapakistannewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8349019.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8349019.stmDoug Bollinger takes 5-35 as Australia beat India by six wickets to take a winning 4-2 lead in their one-day series.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-431868c1babd1c98d6b9643dd486fb43bbcenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/australia-in-india-2009/top-stories/India-slump-to-three-run-defeat-despite-Tendulkars-heroic/articleshow/5200988.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/australia-in-india-2009/top-stories/India-slump-to-three-run-defeat-despite-Tendulkars-heroic/articleshow/5200988.cmsTendulkar produced a breathtaking 175 in the fifth ODI against Australia but the hosts floundered in the dying stages to succumb to a three-run defeat.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100indiatimes-b27f9920a68f40184c9f119834ca0aa3indiatimesenhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Tendulkar-extends-ODI-run-record-to-17K/articleshow/5200584.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Tendulkar-extends-ODI-run-record-to-17K/articleshow/5200584.cmsIndian batsman Sachin Tendulkar extended his record one-day aggregate to 17,000 runs on Thursday in his 20th season in international cricket.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100economictimes-27869047c7c0876d3a3ba3b39c8628caeconomictimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/03/stories/2009110356211000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/03/stories/2009110356211000.htm— Photo: R.V. Moorthy Karnataka Tourism Minister G. Janardhana Reddy (left) after meeting BJP leaders Ananth Kumar and Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on Monday. Printer friendly Copyright � 2009, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without....Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-5d5eca2a506d6d1c44cbcc9198a401f1Hinduenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/australia-in-india-2009/top-stories/India-beat-Australia-by-6-wickets-lead-series-2-1/articleshow/5184690.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/australia-in-india-2009/top-stories/India-beat-Australia-by-6-wickets-lead-series-2-1/articleshow/5184690.cmsYuvraj (78) and Dhoni (71*) put on a valuable 148-run partnership for the fourth wicket to guide India to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100timesofindia-315024e9df158b26a0834b7c3244b054timesofindiaenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/October/sports_October752.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/October/sports_October752.xml&section=sportsAustralian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat in the third one-day international against India at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium on Saturday. Australia made three changes from the side that lost the second one-dayer in Nagpur, replacing Ben Hilfenhaus, Shaun Marsh and Tim Paine with....Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-ff0b03971efe401dc9bcc81d0b1b97fekhaleejtimesenhttp://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/10/29/dhoni-leads-india-to-big-win-over-australia/http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/10/29/dhoni-leads-india-to-big-win-over-australia/NAGPUR, India, (Reuters) – A quickfire century by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni set up India’s 99-run victory over Australia yesterday as the home team levelled ...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100stabroeknews-f3c6ee8c0f5bd553fb1adedd498231edstabroeknewsenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/29/stories/2009102955651900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/29/stories/2009102955651900.htm— Photo: K.R. Deepak SWASHBUCKLING KNOCK: Indian captain M.S. Dhoni was at his menacing best in the second ODI against Australia in Nagpur on Wednesday. Nagpur: The captain led from the front as India defeated Australia by 99 runs in the second One Day International of the Hero Honda Cup seven-match....Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-1ec7bbc05bf124d74d1adeaabb6bcba1Hinduenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/oct/26/sachin-tendulkar-bats-for-increased-use-of-technology.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/oct/26/sachin-tendulkar-bats-for-increased-use-of-technology.htmSachin Tendulkar has suggested that on-field umpires should make only leg-before decisions and technology be allowed to have a final say on all other matters on a cricket field.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100rediff-5ff275a960bfa4827c9e51af2af27633rediffenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/india-vs-australia-live-cricket-streaming-143832http://www.apakistannews.com/india-vs-australia-live-cricket-streaming-143832India Vs Australia live Cricket Streaming, The 1st ODI between India vs Australia, beginning in Wellington on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Match Start Time 09.00 local time (03.30GMT) Watch Live Cricket Australia looks to me as the favorites to win the 7th ODI series due to their current form and also not to forget that only the [.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200apakistannews-24e41c6586e50ba322623f66f6bd4d34apakistannewsenhttp://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_ponting-aside-oz-tour-selectors-face-batting-order-debate_1302656http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_ponting-aside-oz-tour-selectors-face-batting-order-debate_1302656Tim Paine, Shaun Marsh and Shane Watson are all vying for the top two spots after Mitchell Johnson added to the logjam by stating he too would like to open in one-day cricket. There is also a tantalising hole in the middle order due to Callum Ferguson's cruel loss to a knee reconstruction.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200antiguanews-3df64efe4783c742e7d9626722875a76antiguanewsenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Dravid-dropped-Sehwag-returns-for-Australia-series/articleshow/5126964.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Dravid-dropped-Sehwag-returns-for-Australia-series/articleshow/5126964.cmsVeteran batsman Rahul David was dropped while the dashing duo of Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh returned to the 15 member squad for the first two ODIs against Australia.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofindia-09e21ca71e0a571d4da4177e27bbb3a2timesofindiaenhttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Moderate-to-heavy-polling-in-Assembly-elections/528476/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Moderate-to-heavy-polling-in-Assembly-elections/528476/Moderate to heavy polling was registered in the Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh amid sporadic incidents of violence.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200financialexpress-d88b22f6197c0699381198f5bb967c93financialexpressenhttp://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/10/05/adrenalin-will-fuel-new-zealand-for-final-vettori-says/http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/10/05/adrenalin-will-fuel-new-zealand-for-final-vettori-says/CENTURION, South Africa, (Reuters) – Adrenalin and desire will fuel tired New Zealand’s dreams of beating Australia in the Champions Trophy final today, captain Daniel ...Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200stabroeknews-b7f19f991e0431c4875b9aecd229bdb8stabroeknewsenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/10/04/story_4-10-2009_pg2_1http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/10/04/story_4-10-2009_pg2_1Australian captain becomes third ODI batsman to surpass 12,000-run mark CENTURION: Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson struck undefeated centuries Friday as title holders Australia crushed England by nine wickets to reach the Champions Trophy final. Watson, recovering from a nightmare start to the....Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailytimesPK-984cee8d1c718c3f8da74b5e9e8314a3dailytimesPKenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/03/stories/2009100356291700.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/03/stories/2009100356291700.htmIt was a night when grace blended with power, when the beating of drums in the stands synchronised with the rhythm of strokeplay in the middle. It was a celebration of attacking batsmanship at SuperSport Park on Friday. Shane Watson (136 not ...Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-3c8df10db5d990f95e2f8b715b8273abHinduenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8284772.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8284772.stmRicky Ponting and Shane Watson both hit centuries as Australia crush England by nine wickets to reach the Champions Trophy final.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-cfbf1ea6dccdac7b1b54cb1c7f6807b7bbcenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/ICC-awards-Dhoni-ODI-player-Gambhir-Test-player-of-the-year/articleshow/5078640.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/ICC-awards-Dhoni-ODI-player-Gambhir-Test-player-of-the-year/articleshow/5078640.cmsIndia captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the ODI Player of the Year award for the second year in a row at the ICC Awards in Johannesburg.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofindia-14f4a7a81644db75624cf7658edd9042timesofindiaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8277386.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8277386.stmIndia crash out of the Champions Trophy despite a resounding seven-wicket Group A win over West Indies in Johannesburg.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-b7309cadf96b7ec494ea92aa7f068224bbcenhttp://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/09/29/rain-forces-australia-india-to-share-the-points/http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/09/29/rain-forces-australia-india-to-share-the-points/CENTURION, South Africa, (Reuters) – Australia reached 234 for four off 42.3 overs before heavy rain forced the abandonment of their Champions Trophy Group A ...Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200stabroeknews-bd6fc7e4d9580177f393f043a2911af6stabroeknewsenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/chunk-ht-ui-homepage-topstories/Match-abandoned-both-teams-share-a-point/Article1-458913.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/chunk-ht-ui-homepage-topstories/Match-abandoned-both-teams-share-a-point/Article1-458913.aspxHeavy rains played spoilsport in a must-win game for India. It all now boils down to Wednesday, where Australia should lose to Pakistan and India beat West Indies. A win for Australia would knockout India. SCORECARD FULL COVERAGEMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-c242110d302443c1ff13497b84b97c80HindustanTimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/eK2QADAcCQo/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/eK2QADAcCQo/index.htmlShoaib Malik scored a brisk century as Pakistan beat arch-rivals India by 54 runs in their Champions Trophy clash in South Africa on Saturday.Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-8931ffe7df34039cb1704cc91def17decnnenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/09/27/stories/2009092761541900.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/09/27/stories/2009092761541900.htm— Photo: AFP GOOD GOING: Shoaib Malik paced his innings well to come up with a century and help Pakistan set a big total for India to chase. Centurion: Riding on wonderfully refined efforts from Shoiab Malik and Mohammd Yousuf, Pakistan reached an imposing 302 for nine in a Group ‘A’ match of the ICC Champions Trophy here on Saturday.Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-e257439d6b0b36005c0db7d892e10779Hinduenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/pakistan+suicide+attacks+kill+16/3359417http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/pakistan+suicide+attacks+kill+16/3359417Updated on 26 September 2009 Source PA News Two suicide car bombs have killed 16 people and wounded about 150 others in separate attacks in north-western Pakistan. The blasts come just days after the Taliban warned suicide strikes were coming if the military pressed forward with an offensive. A third bomb injured four other people.Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-b4fb2c783361de669f1c44fc9a07761bchannel4newsenhttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=17&art_id=nw20090919133158314C785556http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6&click_id=17&art_id=nw20090919133158314C785556The one-day ICC Champions Trophy starts Tuesday in South Africa with the future of the 50-over format under the microscope. World stars past and present and officials have joined a fierce debate as the overwhelming success of the Indian Premier League-led Twenty20 version has left many querying the role of the ODI in an overcrowded schedule.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200antiguanews-ce75701cb8b758464e96a3908c6694d4antiguanewsenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/India-beat-Sri-Lanka-by-46-runs-to-win-Compaq-Cup/Article1-453692.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/cricketnews/India-beat-Sri-Lanka-by-46-runs-to-win-Compaq-Cup/Article1-453692.aspxSachin Tendulkar hit a superb 138, his 44th ODI hundred, to guide India to a comfortable 46-run victory over host Sri Lanka in Colombo to lift the Compaq Cup. LIVE COVERAGEMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-163ac808c89d44975d5482b57a6c7defHindustanTimesenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/india-vs-srilnaka-odi-sl-beats-india-138310http://www.apakistannews.com/india-vs-srilnaka-odi-sl-beats-india-138310COLOMBO: Sri Lanka defeated India by 139 runs in the last league match of the limited-overs tri-series at the Premadasa stadium here on Saturday. Both teams will clash again in Monday’s final after winning their opening matches against New Zealand, the third team in the competition.Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200apakistannews-d82a74bd44726103179e1901956e131capakistannewsenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/09/13/stories/2009091360161000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/09/13/stories/2009091360161000.htmNEW DELHI: The Centre has released Rs. 80.56 crore as the first instalment under the Agriculture Technology Mission for development of horticulture in the northeast and hilly States. This is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry ...Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-afc927bfd37348485ceae90a9f10c5aaHinduenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/COL488979.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/COL488979.htm07 Sep 2009 14:21:21 GMT Source: Reuters By Shihar Aneez COLOMBO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Monday said its technical investigations had shown a video purporting to show Sri Lankan soldiers executing Tamils was faked and challenged ...Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200alertnet-fa556e1d40be97a26327a0bc95bc91dealertnetenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/india/8203856.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/india/8203856.stmFormer India captain Rahul Dravid is to make a return to one-day international cricket after almost two years out.Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-23acc3908d35224470e27b9407731a67bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8181004.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8181004.stmIndia's potential isolation is the big question being raised after its players disagreed with the "whereabouts system" set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). Under this rule, players around the world reveal where they are for one hour of every single day. Indian cricketers say this system infringes upon their privacy.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-d4d8b271bca57ac9990cf377a447d222bbcenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080353880100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080353880100.htmMumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared the ‘whereabouts’ clause of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) as unacceptable for its cricketers. In doing so, cricket’s apex governing body in ...Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-01867cd1401be92f7660087ea1cce703Hinduenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/1Z3h2XRwd6k/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/1Z3h2XRwd6k/index.htmlEngland's bid to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series against Australia has been thwarted by more bad weather on the third day of the third Test at Edgbaston.Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-fab759ac0986425f82d74957e6cdd64dcnnenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/31/icc-lawyer-to-discuss-wada-code-with-bcci.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/jul/31/icc-lawyer-to-discuss-wada-code-with-bcci.htmAn International Cricket Council lawyer will be in Mumbai on Saturday to discuss a contentious new anti-doping code with Board of Control for Cricket in India officials following Indian players' refusal to sign it.Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200rediff-f8222935dfc8018ffbb3894e7596ff23rediffenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=36fe3640-7655-45be-838d-a1153be0e542&Headline=Tendulakar%2c+Kambli+attend+felicitation+function+at+Nagpurhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=36fe3640-7655-45be-838d-a1153be0e542&Headline=Tendulakar%2c+Kambli+attend+felicitation+function+at+NagpurSachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli today were together at a felicitation function, Gaurav Guru Shishyancha , with their coach Ramakant Achrekar, just days after Kambli's alleged remarks that the batting maestro did not help him during his days of struggle.Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-54c5d4831fe13457c7cbd134b8018d92HindustanTimesenhttp://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/06/25/schedule-tough-but-players-need-to-prepare-says-dyson/http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/06/25/schedule-tough-but-players-need-to-prepare-says-dyson/BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies coach John Dyson has admitted to the regional team’s rigorous schedule this year but said players needed to prepare ...Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200stabroeknews-3c40cf1886579fc5ce53540f3507a9bestabroeknewsenhttp://www.rediff.com/cricket/twenty20-world-cup-2009.htmlhttp://www.rediff.com/cricket/twenty20-world-cup-2009.htmlFormer captain Sourav Ganguly has rejected coach Gary Kirsten's claim that fatigue was a reason behind India's early ouster and said MS Dhoni's men missed Virender Sehwag badly in the tournament. 1st SF June 18: South Africa vs Pakistan, 22:00 IST 2nd SF June 19: Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 22:00 IST....Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200rediff-d42cabb6614151ae7d68013f73b5fe34rediffenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/06/13/stories/2009061361471400.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/06/13/stories/2009061361471400.htmNEW DELHI: Though the World Health Organisation had declared A (H1N1) as a Phase 6 pandemic, there is no need for panic, given the size and population of the country, and the small number of confirmed cases reported so far. This was ...Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-d42c07a79b76771f83823ff42be6afbaHinduenhttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Warneless-Rajasthan-start-as-underdog-against-Mumbai/459162/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Warneless-Rajasthan-start-as-underdog-against-Mumbai/459162/In the absence of captain Shane Warne, Rajasthan Royals will be a lesser force when they take on in form Mumbai Indians.Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200expressindia-1db7f53d4ab51582608233e109b53f0bexpressindiaenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/bopara-and-butterfingers-keep-england-in-the-hunt-1680253.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/bopara-and-butterfingers-keep-england-in-the-hunt-1680253.htmlRavi Bopara, batting at No 3 for the first time for England and with the chance to make the position his own at the start of a busy summer of Ashes cricket, gave a pretty decent audition yesterday, making 118 unbeaten runs on day one of the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's.Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-e54c518c3c1bfea43508a46afda642f7independentenhttp://www.businessday.co.za/articles/topstories.aspx?ID=BD4A992213http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/topstories.aspx?ID=BD4A992213Port Elizabeth MAHELA Jayawardene stroked an unbeaten half-century as the Kings XI Punjab claimed a dramatic last-ball, six-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League cricket match at Sahara Oval St George’s yesterday.Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bday-88764bbf716f4996c4407ba70debf0bbbdayenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/05/01/stories/2009050157800100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/05/01/stories/2009050157800100.htmNew Delhi: Arvind Jadhav, a 1978 batch IAS officer, has been appointed the full-time Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, official sources said. ...Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-56a550c63af40c3b31b7d57f633747d4Hinduenhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10568712http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=105687128:49AM Sunday Apr 26, 2009 DURBAN - Herschelle Gibbs scored 58 and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha took three wickets overnight (NZT) to lead Deccan Chargers to a 12-run win over Mumbai Indians and stay unbeaten in the Indian Premier League. The 22-year-old Ojha, who won the man-of-the-match award,....Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200antiguanews-3f7fe726eb71bf14a3c29f4fd583f411antiguanewsenhttp://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=36http://www.thedailystar.net/latest/updates.php?pid=36South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs' sensible fifty helped Deccan Chargers as they made a formidable total of 168 losing nine wickets against Mumbai Indians in the second DLF Indian Premier League (IPL) at Durban in South Africa today.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thedailystarBD-00472f14ae226943c031bf7902201f52thedailystarBDenhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/21/mumbai-rajasthan-match-washed-away.htmhttp://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/21/mumbai-rajasthan-match-washed-away.htmRajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians split points after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to persistent rain at the Kingsmead ground in Durban on Tuesday. Not even a single ball could be played due to the steady drizzle.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200rediff-d63049f09a6811bb048f7b9fb876e33crediffenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/PM-Advani-Tata-Ambanis-in-Indias-most-powerful/articleshow/4421301.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/PM-Advani-Tata-Ambanis-in-Indias-most-powerful/articleshow/4421301.cmsSonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar, Abhinav Bindra & Lalit Modi have also been named among the 50 most powerful Indians by a US magazine.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofindia-d09be1c40b87c8db335737aeb58b177etimesofindiaenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-deccan-chargers-116317http://www.apakistannews.com/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-deccan-chargers-116317Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat first Umpires MR Benson and HDPK Dharmasena TV umpire SD Ranade Match referee Yashpal Sharma Reserve umpire MW Brown Live Match In Progress Kolkata Knight Riders 101/10; Deccan Chargers 37/2; you can watch Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Deccan ChargersSun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200apakistannews-afd2666ac611e44ca330d1a38ee399c5apakistannewsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1171718/Flintoff-loses-IPL-debut-Tendulkar-leads-way-Mumbai.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1171718/Flintoff-loses-IPL-debut-Tendulkar-leads-way-Mumbai.html?ITO=1490The two helped Mumbai reach 27 in just four overs, forcing Dhoni into a bowling change which saw the introduction of Andrew Flintoff. The England all-rounder almost struck in his first over when Tendulkar looked to have edged the ball, but Hayden at first slip failed to hold on to a straightforward take.Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-eb9ee40fd81f0879f45a6d2b76649beddailymailenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/19/stories/2009041950180100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/19/stories/2009041950180100.htm- PHOTO: AP CRUCIAL INNINGS: Sachin Tendulkar (59 not out) and Abhishek Nayar (35 off 14 balls) laid the platform for Mumbai Indians' 19-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League at Cape Town on Saturday. Nayar struck Andrew Flintoff (middle) for three sixes in an over.Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-86ffc5470f8cad37848f71e577a763d5Hinduenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/sachin-tendulkar-in-madame-tussauds-114762http://www.apakistannews.com/sachin-tendulkar-in-madame-tussauds-114762Mumbai: History was created on Monday after Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian sports personality to be featured at the Madame Tussaud’s wax museum. The Mumbaikar inaugurated his wax statue at a hotel in Mumbai on Monday as said that he felt honoured to be a part of Madame Tussaud’s. “This experience has been [.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200apakistannews-743fd916d9340abbfe16cb2fa0c5087dapakistannewsenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040850610100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/08/stories/2009040850610100.htm— Photo: AFP TEAM EFFORT: India recorded its first Test series win in New Zealand in 41 years, at Wellington on Tuesday. M.S. Dhoni’s men took the three-Test series 1-0 after rain on the final day helped the home team hang on for a draw in the third Test. Printer friendly Copyright � 2009, The Hindu.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-c66ef4e9376bb20aa0e0d3968af2b105Hinduenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2009/April/sports_April134.xmlhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2009/April/sports_April134.xmlWELLINGTON - Gautam Gambhir virtually ensured India would win their first test series in New Zealand since 1968 when he guided his side to an imposing 531-run lead at the close of play on the third day of the third test on Sunday. Gambhir, who scored 137 in the second innings of the drawn second....Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200khaleejtimes-a2a0fd8692eb18d0f90dde404dc84484khaleejtimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/05/stories/2009040559950100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/04/05/stories/2009040559950100.htmChennai: Left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan’s five-wicket haul powered India to a commanding position on the second day of the third Test in Wellington on Saturday. Replying to India’s 379, New Zealand was dismissed for ...Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-1046ed5f10a814b32927e08dc5de5dedHinduenhttp://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&month=April2009&file=Local_News200904035323.xmlhttp://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&month=April2009&file=Local_News200904035323.xmlDOHA: C K Menon, a prominent Doha-based philanthropist, received one of India’s top civilian honours, the Padmashree award, from the President of India, Pratibha Patil, at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), in New Delhi, recently. The award, fourth in the hierarchy of the....Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar-cb1e00edf4b58194fbfe9397667e4ea2thepeninsulaqatarenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/2nd-test-new-zealand-vs-india-ended-at-draw-112337http://www.apakistannews.com/2nd-test-new-zealand-vs-india-ended-at-draw-112337NAPIER: A heroic stand of 137 in nearly 11 hours at the crease by Gautam Gambhir ensured the second Test between India and New Zealand ended in a draw on Monday. After New Zealand made 619-9 declared, India were in strife when they were rolled for 305 in their first innings and lost their opening [..Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200apakistannews-a3cf6c1b0b0cd324da2954b01495d05fapakistannewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/VauK5FJ6j-k/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/VauK5FJ6j-k/index.htmlAn unbeaten 102 from Gautam Gambhir and a classy half century from third wicket partner Sachin Tendulkar have given India an excellent chance of saving the second Test against New Zealand in Napier.Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-d34edc2404b5fbafff1ae17f6e3af935cnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-force-indian-followon-in-second-test-1656247.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-force-indian-followon-in-second-test-1656247.htmlChris Martin scythed through the Indian middle order with the second new ball today as New Zealand secured a 314-run first innings lead and enforced the follow-on in the second cricket test.Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-7ca59d06bfb0fbad06648f9cf3df61aeindependentenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/03/27/stories/2009032759931200.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/03/27/stories/2009032759931200.htmNEW DELHI: President Pratibha Patil on Thursday appointed 14 Additional Judges to the Madras High Court for two years. They are 11 members from the Bar: R.S. Ramanathan, B. Rajendran, Raja Elango, D. Hari Parandaman, C.T. Selvam, C.S. Karnan, ...Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-259751c7aca012473ecc23aeffb1095dHinduenhttp://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=169012http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=169012JOHANNESBURG: The South African government said on Tuesday that the Dalai Lama is not welcome until after the 2010 football World Cup, for fear tensioWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100NewsJang-en-a86525b17da0d219f2933f19e4e4ff61NewsJang-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7960968.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7960968.stmA peace conference for Nobel laureates in South Africa has been called off over Pretoria's refusal to allow the Dalai Lama to attend, organisers said. This week's meeting in Johannesburg was linked to the 2010 Football World Cup, which the country is hosting.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100phantis-a2a53aead924b4476634aa1b20d4db92phantisenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/XuBZ45m3CAM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/XuBZ45m3CAM/index.htmlEngland and South Africa are racing against time to win the rights to host the world's richest cricket league, which is being shifted out of India because of security concerns.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-750f4802ec58f529d499dc4afcb1fe60cnnenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article5956081.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article5956081.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084The IPL, which features international stars in the shortest version of the game, is the biggest sports event to be cancelled or shifted from South Asia after last year’s terrorist attack on Mumbai and this month’s assault on the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Pakistani city of Lahore.Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-b53e7d5a6d9707538a58dda2b902a9e0thetimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032250090100.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032250090100.htmChennai: India scored one of its most significant Test victories on Saturday as it beat the Kiwis in New Zealand after 33 years. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men defeated the host by 10 wickets on the fourth day of the first Test at Hamilton ...Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-8d40bc9c3942ff6e449dfb80de3aa53cHinduenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/rcMLWoX8Lf0/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/rcMLWoX8Lf0/index.htmlSachin Tendulkar completed his 42nd Test century as India headed for victory in the opening Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Friday.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-27208e09a0442797d750df28872863d5cnnenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/gambhir-dravid-depart-after-half-centuries-110445http://www.apakistannews.com/gambhir-dravid-depart-after-half-centuries-110445New Zealand struck two crucial blows in the post-lunch session to restrict India to 197 for three in their first innings at tea on day two of the first Test at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Thursday (March 19). India are 82 runs behind New Zealand, who had made 279 in their first innings. (Click [..Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-3cd7b8ce21a0343d0ac9f493f2343a91apakistannewsenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2009/March/sports_March533.xmlhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2009/March/sports_March533.xmlHAMILTON, New Zealand - Jesse Ryder and Daniel Vettori mounted a face-saving fightback for New Zealand with a century stand in the first cricket Test against India here Wednesday as they went to tea at 162-6. Ryder, the last of the recognised New Zealand batsmen, was 50 not out with Vettori on 64....Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-fd2de7c0137d881cfd0aec52b39a8d06khaleejtimesenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/new-zealand-vs-india-5th-odi-109771http://www.apakistannews.com/new-zealand-vs-india-5th-odi-109771Auckland: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first against New Zealand in a 43 overs-a-side 5th One-dayer in Auckland. India went in with an unchanged squad while for the hosts New Zealand, Ewen Thompson made way for Scott Styris. The fifth and final ODI of the series has been reduced [.Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-93af25971c0885e065be6f53792bf177apakistannewsenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/sehwag-shuffles-new-zealand-in-starts-109298http://www.apakistannews.com/sehwag-shuffles-new-zealand-in-starts-109298Hamilton: Virender Sehwag took the attack back to the opposition and took the NZ bowlers to the sword from the word go bringing up India’s 50 in the 8th over. Sehwag also brought up his 50 and set up a solid base with Gambhir for the middle order to follow. Watch Live Cricket Match In [...]Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-232cc832f968e7e02f800599875d42cdapakistannewsenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-Chunk-HT-UI-HomePage-TopStories&id=b107f995-4216-455b-be3d-d14166d9b69eThekiwichallenge_Special&Headline=Dangerous+Ryder+departs%2c+NZ+four+downhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-Chunk-HT-UI-HomePage-TopStories&id=b107f995-4216-455b-be3d-d14166d9b69eThekiwichallenge_Special&Headline=Dangerous+Ryder+departs%2c+NZ+four+downLed by some massive hitting from Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, India finished on 392 for 4. This is the highest total posed by any team in New Zealand. See Special: The Final Frontier See full scorecardSun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100HindustanTimes-bff08413cde406a4c331e839ca66e87dHindustanTimesenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/rain-stop-2nd-odi-between-india-vs-new-zealand-in-wellington-108577http://www.apakistannews.com/rain-stop-2nd-odi-between-india-vs-new-zealand-in-wellington-108577NEW DELHI: India were 151/3 in 24 overs in the second ODI against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday, when rain stopped play Before the second rain interruption, India lost Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh in quick succession to be reduced to 142/3. Watch Live Cricket Match New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori [.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-cbfdb1a9d6959f941ad4e0fa6f46fac8apakistannewsenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/March/sports_March159.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/March/sports_March159.xml&section=sportsWELLINGTON - India’s aggressive opening batsman Virender Sehwag has warned New Zealand’s bowlers to expect more fireworks in Friday’s second one-day international. The strike power of Sehwag, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina against a sometimes-wayward New Zealand attack took India to a 53-run....Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-c5b53ff9c32c525273f39b5d5826cb73khaleejtimesenhttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Hurt-India-aiming-to-revive-winning-momentum/429769/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Hurt-India-aiming-to-revive-winning-momentum/429769/India would be aiming to rediscover their winning momentum when they take on a rampaging Kiwis in first of the five-ODIs in Napier on Tuesday.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100financialexpress-56cee66ccffc30d7831a70efa704fcf9financialexpressenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/north-points-way-for-australia-to-dominate-1634186.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/north-points-way-for-australia-to-dominate-1634186.htmlAustralia have taken command of the Wanderer's Test with a notably vibrant performance. Marcus North led the way with a calmly constructed hundred and upon his departure Mitchell Johnson cut loose with a vivid display that included five sixes and 26 runs taken from Paul Harris's 18th and final over.Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-2d7305d5aefebdd5e47c6dc75c64d56dindependentenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/4861033/Fred-Goodwin-obscene-pension-row-Ministers-have-questions-to-answer-says-John-Prescott.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/4861033/Fred-Goodwin-obscene-pension-row-Ministers-have-questions-to-answer-says-John-Prescott.htmlJohn Prescott the former Labour deputy prime minister says the British government has questions to answer over the £693000ayear pension paid to Sir Fred Goodwin the man who steered Royal Bank of Scotland to the brink of collapse.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-a35792daf502f0504ea00443762785b5telegraphenhttp://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/02/27/story_27-2-2009_pg2_15http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009/02/27/story_27-2-2009_pg2_15WELLINGTON: The Indian board faces an embarrassing situation after letting Sachin Tendulkar appear for a Masters Twenty20 match in Wellington on Friday where he will play alongside Hamish Marshall, the former New Zealand batsman who featured in the unauthorised Indian Cricket League (ICL) last year.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailytimesPK-50a52810c5cce10510d777e3dc9cd43adailytimesPKenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7894174.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7894174.stmThis debate is closed. Here is a selection of your comments. I grew up with AR Rahman. Every time I listen to a new sound track or song he's done, I am blown away. I don't think any musician anywhere in the word has been able to deliver instantly catchy songs at such a consistent and frequent rate.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-b62d9328e1d2f57c34213e7d58ce77b1bbcenhttp://specials.rediff.com/cricket/2009/feb/12video-sachin-tendulkar-speaks.htmhttp://specials.rediff.com/cricket/2009/feb/12video-sachin-tendulkar-speaks.htmSachin Tendulkar on the New Zealand tour February 12, 2009 D espite having toured New Zealand on no less than six occasions in his illustrious 20-year career, Sachin Tendulkar still prefers caution to confidence. Attribute that to his experience. Asked about India's chances on the tour Tendulkar said, "It is going to be a challenge for sure.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100rediff-2a403573eb88136cdc17462abc525e77rediffenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/02/09/stories/2009020955421000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/02/09/stories/2009020955421000.htmNew Delhi: Reiterating India’s concern for the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced persons (IDP) still in the LTTE-controlled areas of Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has expressed the hope that the Sri Lankan authorities would respect and expand “safe....Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-705aa9240de480e4af74ffe8eee57b4aHinduenhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sp20090206a1.htmlhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sp20090206a1.htmlCOLOMBO (AP) Sri Lanka's off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has broken the world record for most wickets in one-day international cricket. Muralitharan took the wicket of Gautam Gambhir during the fourth one-day international against India on Thursday to surpass the 502 wickets taken by former Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram.Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100japantimes-70e9964112e2106451f41372b47a3299japantimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/7867234.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/7867234.stmIndia seal the one-day international series against Sri Lanka on a day when Muttiah Muralitharan equals Wasim Akram's one-day wicket-taking record.Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-7883e64b76a4e932fe2b59ef7f97af58bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/1/15949/html/scorecard.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/1/15949/html/scorecard.stmUmpires: B G Jerling, M G Silva Sri Lanka: Jayasuriya, Dilshan, Sangakkara (W), M Jayawardene (C), Kapugedera, Kandamby, Maharoof, Thushara, Kulasekara, Muralitharan, Mendis India: Gambhir, Sehwag, Tendulkar, Yuvraj, Raina, Dhoni (C/W), Y Pathan, Kumar, Zaheer, Ojha, I Sharma ....Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-58e3fd9a8e32333c085af7018f77e3cfbbcenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/sri-lanka-set-247-target-for-india-in-1st-odi-103117http://www.apakistannews.com/sri-lanka-set-247-target-for-india-in-1st-odi-103117Veteran Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya cracked his 28th one-day hundred to lead Sri Lanka’s charge in the first ODI against India at the Dambulla Rangiri international stadium on Wednesday. The batsman, who crossed 13,000 one-day runs in the process, needed just 110 balls to reach yet another milestone.Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-fc8886c50491ff9ef962b5d1e016b293apakistannewsenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/changes-on-the-card-in-indian-odi-squad-for-sl-101281http://www.apakistannews.com/changes-on-the-card-in-indian-odi-squad-for-sl-101281With quite a few players staking their claim with consistent displays in the Ranji Trophy, the national selectors may opt to make a few changes in the Indian one-day cricket squad for the series against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Sunday (January 18). The last ODI that India played was on November 26 at Guwahati against [.Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-86be8f1e8be8e370d62130011d4ee860apakistannewsenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/05/stories/2009010553791700.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/05/stories/2009010553791700.htmSydney: South Africa got off to a sedate start after Michael Clarke’s sterling century and some spectacular rearguard action powered Australia to its best score of the series so far on day two of the third and final cricket Test here on ...Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hindu-fbdef2b45c4c5c3f7d5305c414faaa80Hinduenhttp://www.apakistannews.com/west-indies-beat-new-zealand-by-five-wickets-98313http://www.apakistannews.com/west-indies-beat-new-zealand-by-five-wickets-98313CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Ramnaresh Sarwan’s unbeaten 67 guided the West Indies to a five-wicket win over New Zealand with one ball to spare in Saturday’s rain-shortened one-day match. Watch Live Cricket Match Sarwan shared an unbroken 48-run partnership with Denesh Ramdin (28 not out) to see the West Indies to 158-5 in reply to New [.Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100apakistannews-51b1e9f0f60e23403de6a0c33c00438bapakistannewsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1fbfa7be-bb20-11dd-bc6c-0000779fd18c.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1fbfa7be-bb20-11dd-bc6c-0000779fd18c.htmlIndia’s banking sector is likely to weather the credit crisis, thanks to conservative regulation, but the financial system remains underpowered to serve the rapid growth of its economy, according to Sanjay Nayar, one of the country’s most prominent bankers.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-25b27c40d44dd440650dfa19b9031e85ftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7799086.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7799086.stmEngland coach Peter Moores keeps the door open for a possible return for former captain Michael Vaughan.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-5bc2ff84ced3ea9d4ab75746561e938dbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-chase-unlikely-target-1208723.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-chase-unlikely-target-1208723.htmlEngland were set an unlikely victory target of 403 after India finally declared their innings in mid-afternoon of the weather-hit final Test.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-5403da51433254fd969165696c8515ffindependentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bw9jebcJTAg/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bw9jebcJTAg/index.htmlSupporters of a banned Pakistani charity being tied to last month's Mumbai attacks staged demonstrations in the federal capital of Islamabad and other cities on Friday protesting the shutting of the group.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-9971dcc428acfae3c540b85da1e93dc4cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/1__fycoJaiU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/1__fycoJaiU/index.htmlA 314-run second wicket stand between Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid put India in charge despite a spirited England fightback on day two of the second Test in Mohali.Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-aa64212f52d28a36d0b13a68ef5c23cacnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081219/wl_sthasia_afp/cricketindenghttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081219/wl_sthasia_afp/cricketindengAFP - Gautam Gambhir hit an unbeaten 106 and Rahul Dravid finally returned to form with 65 not out as India made a solid start in the second Test against England on Friday.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-57bcf958b01654fb5283a326f48dfb5fnews-yahooenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081218/ap_on_re_as/as_india_shootinghttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081218/ap_on_re_as/as_india_shootingAP - Cricket is one of the few things India and Pakistan agree on. But with New Delhi accusing Islamabad of not curbing Pakistani-based terrorists blamed for the Mumbai attack, India on Thursday canceled a cricket tour to Pakistan — a clear sign of a freeze in relations.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-67a854b40e074b21a305a0ae53ea503bnews-yahooenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7784983.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7784983.stmIndia's defence minister says India is not planning any military action against Pakistan in response to the Mumbai attacks.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-32e1d360f41158d2adba22b1894ce695bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7782931.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/7782931.stmSachin Tendulkar scores his 41st Test century as India score 387-4 to beat England by six wickets in Chennai.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-1510f83fdef482c1aeed7698d529c373bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/zH7UblE1Vjg/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/zH7UblE1Vjg/index.htmlIndia batsman Virender Sehwag delivered an explosive display to threaten England's hopes of an opening Test victory on the fourth day in Chennai and threaten to overshadow a history-making performance from Andrew Strauss.Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-34d359d51a324eddeac04604a29792f3cnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/swanns-long-journey-ends-in-delight-1064425.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/swanns-long-journey-ends-in-delight-1064425.htmlGraeme Swann is the sort of bloke most other blokes want to go out for a pint with, the sort of bloke who would take two wickets in his first over in Test cricket with a pile of pretty unmitigated filth.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-77e19adbed7054b4461b5ae73b9228f2independentenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2008/1212/1229035615055.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2008/1212/1229035615055.htmlCricket: Matt Prior hit a defiant half-century on his return to Test cricket to help guide England to 316 in the opening Test at Chennai.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-8b2aa3e7e62581d23c1a136225e66160irishtimesenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/pietersen-prepared-to-face-test-of-character-1059269.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/pietersen-prepared-to-face-test-of-character-1059269.htmlThese are confusing times for an England cricketer; even before he sits down to attempt to comprehend the safety and security aspects of his return to India. Six weeks ago in Antigua Kevin Pietersen's side were preparing for a $1m per man winner-takes-all Twenty20 festival match where the result was....Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-22450a9e2d2eaab2932a38ff9b81a904independentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/india/7764749.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/india/7764749.stmAttacking batsman Yuvraj Singh is named in a 15-man India squad for this month's two-Test series against England.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-8224b13a6f978a6500dc638829a47c64bbcenhttp://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Pietersens-ton-drives-England-to-270-4/390889/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Pietersens-ton-drives-England-to-270-4/390889/England captain Kevin Pietersen scored an unbeaten 111 to drive the visitors to a competitive score in the Cuttack ODI.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100expressindia-6cba3f793318c4787ee9751012fb118aexpressindiaenhttp://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/nov/25india-aiming-for-high-five.htmhttp://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/nov/25india-aiming-for-high-five.htmWith the series already in their pocket, India will now aim for a 7-0 whitewash in the one-day series against England as they go into the fifth game in Cuttack on Wednesday with the intention of giving some of the bench players the chance to prove their worth.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100rediff-78469fd47ac1ac66444838995abc0899rediffenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=3722e0c2-f036-458b-9022-221fe19e4c17TheEnglishChallenge_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=India+beat+England%2c+take+4-0+lead+in+serieshttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=3722e0c2-f036-458b-9022-221fe19e4c17TheEnglishChallenge_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=India+beat+England%2c+take+4-0+lead+in+seriesIndia clinched the seven-match cricket series against England, edging out the visitors by 19 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-curtailed fourth ODI in Bangalore, reports Subhash Rajta . See full coverage.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100HindustanTimes-08fd166446f51f951a69a93591f1fbdaHindustanTimesenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/england+set+revised+target+of+198+to+win/2840857http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/england+set+revised+target+of+198+to+win/2840857England need 198 runs off 22 overs to beat India in the fourth one-day international in Bangalore.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-77ff1781d9f8277bc107eec4a31915a7channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7726144.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7726144.stmEngland seamer Stuart Broad is named in the team to face India in the first of seven one-day internationals on Friday, while Ravi Bopara comes in to the team.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-60d29baaf18fae710dfb6b3e0c7b65e9bbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-sent-spinning-as-india-clinch-series-1009608.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/australia-sent-spinning-as-india-clinch-series-1009608.htmlIndia sealed their first Test series victory over top-ranked Australia in seven years here yesterday after Amit Mishra and Harbhajan Singh spun the hosts to a resounding 172-run win in the fourth and final Test. Leg-spinner Mishra and off-spinner Harbhajan shared seven wickets to bowl out Australia....Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-32fb7e35bfab37856f19db432ae9d61findependentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/448461612/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/448461612/index.htmlNAGPUR, India (AP) -- Harbhajan Singh and Amit Mishra combined for seven wickets as India handed Australia only their second series defeat in three years, completing a 172-run victory Monday to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy 2-0. The top-ranked Australians were dismissed for 209 in 50.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-504cc8fd5cc316dbdc239dec42fa80efcnnenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2008/November/sports_November243.xmlhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2008/November/sports_November243.xmlNAGPUR, India- Debutant off-spinner Jason Krejza took two wickets in two balls to claw Australia back into contention in the final test against India on Sunday. Krejza, who claimed a record eight wickets in the first innings, dismissed Vangipurappu Laxman (4) and Saurav Ganguly first ball to revive....Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-792810f7b26fc02d86149dac99a8e3f0khaleejtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7717383.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/7717383.stmIndia lead Australia by 86 runs at the end of day three of the final Test after closing on 0-0 with Australia all out for 355.Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-4d345a3095d7495beef581f09889d8dabbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/445495882/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/445495882/index.htmlAn eight-wicket haul from debutant off-spinner Jason Krejza and a swift 92 not out from Simon Katich saw Australia battle their way back into the fourth Test against India at Nagpur.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-f5730c17e4dd78bb0d14f62cf5f68805cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/445495882/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/445495882/index.htmlAn eight-wicket haul from debutant off-spinner Jason Krejza and a swift 92 not out from Simon Katich saw Australia battle their way back into the fourth Test against India at Nagpur.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-f5730c17e4dd78bb0d14f62cf5f68805cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/444333542/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/444333542/index.htmlTendulkar had not reached three figures since the final match against Australia in Adelaide in January before bringing up his 40th test century with 109 from 188 deliveries. He shared a 146-run partnership with V.V.S Laxman for the fourth wicket that steadied the innings after the top order lost three quick wickets shortly before lunch.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-27d056d05cce47be765362e8f20b70bdcnnenhttp://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58197&Itemid=39http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58197&Itemid=39NEW DELHI, Nov 5 (APP): Indian government, politicians, intellectuals and business community have welcomed election of Barack Obama as next President of the United States. However, his observations a few days that he would facilitate to resolve Kashmir dispute have irked some Indian officials and a section of politicians.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100app-en-d6da96146d20e274bc4c7c0fa255a052app-enen