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VOL.28 :: NO.26 :: Jun. 25 - Jul. 01, 2005
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.28 :: NO.26 :: Jun. 25 - Jul. 01, 2005 |
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THE cricket world awaits July 19, 2005. On that day, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the dates and full match schedules of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup will be unveiled.
A captain in the making?When Greg Chappell draws a vision of Virender Sehwag as a possible leader of men in the near future, the managers of Indian cricket cannot brush the idea aside, writes VIJAY LOKAPALLY.
A fine literary eyeAt long last I find a cheap copy of Nasser Hussain's book and spend half the night reading; A tribute to my insomnia rather than a fascination with the book.
County cricket causing concern WHILE most of the attention in English cricket has turned to the Ashes series, my main concern, is for the larger picture.
Crossing the line of disciplineAFTER Pakistan's tour to India, Bob Woolmer wrote newspaper columns where he freely passed judgement on the Indian team and also offered advice on what we needed to do.
Learning the Healy way IT'S quite astonishing how a few minutes spent usefully can transform a particular aspect of a sportsperson's game.
The Sultan of Multan Inzemam relishes leading from the front as much as he relishes a challenge at the wicket. And he has become expressive, too.
He's a Dolly good fellowForget cricket and international recognition, the biggest privileges that England gave Basil D'Oliveira — from the time he first landed as a 29-year-old in April 1960 — were freedom and boundless land.
1980 Wimbledon final: the ultimate duelLATER, on that night in 1980 after he'd defied everything, belief, convention, history, after the unforgettable afternoon that would be soldered into memory forever and become mythical in its retelling, after he'd unravelled finally the sorcery of a defiant serve-and-volleyer, the baseliner was dancing.
Wheel of fortune favours RAIKKONEN FORTUNE favoured McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen in Canada, two weeks after the Finnish `Iceman' was left cursing his bad luck at the Nurburgring.
Narain loses controlFOR Narain Karthikeyan, the Canadian Grand Prix came to an abrupt end when he was forced to retire with suspension problems on lap 25, after losing control and brushing the concrete wall. Narain was the first to crash out with brake failure, but ...
GIRLS interruptedSINCE the Open era began in 1968, U.S. women's tennis has been a chain without a weak link. From Billie Jean King to the Williams sisters, with many great champions in between, there have always been Americans at the top of the game. But for the ...
On the rise SANIA MIRZAA teenager ranked just inside the Top 75 with one minor tournament victory and one third-round appearance in a Grand Slam, the 2005 Australian Open, wouldn't turn many heads in a well-stocked tennis nation like Russia. But in India, Sania is ...
YANNICK NOAHYannick Noah will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this year. We caught up with the 1983 French Open champion, who lives in Paris and New York City. How do you feel about being nominated? "It's an honour and it ...
Can anyone challenge Roger Federer? We offer our take on his current competition, and Brad Gilbert gives us his. Short sets **In April, Maria Sharapova celebrated her 18th birthday at New York's Hiro Ballroom. The bash, organised by one of her sponsors, Motorola, included dozens of guests (hello, Lindsay Lohan) and a performance by Maroon 5. **So long, ...
A return to his native artPRAKASH PADUKONE'S experience as player, coach, administrator places him in a unique position in Indian sport, in case the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is planning to put a technocrat in-charge of some of its operations.
From novice to defending championEVEN at the time of the launch of the first men's hockey World Cup amidst prevailing uncertainty at Barcelona in 1971, the seeds of a junior venture were sown. SULTAN AZLAN SHAH CUP 
All about Aussies and VictoryTHERE could not have been a more dramatic end to this year's Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy hockey tournament than what one witnessed at Bukit Jalil — the competition acquired a touch of iridescence when Olympic champions Australia matched the mode and methods of the Koreans to win by a golden goal.
Outstanding success storyWHEN most of us express our passion for football by supporting clubs, Peter Vaz bought one. The club he bought, in 1999, was called Cidade de Goa and it belonged to a five-star hotel in Goa. It was just an average side content in playing in ... Woods expected to play in Shanghai GLOBAL golf sensation Tiger Woods is expected to lead a group of elite players at the inaugural five-million-dollar HSBC Champions tournament to be played in Shanghai in November, sponsors said. The tournament, to be held at Shanghai's Sheshan ... 
Maradona granted Napoli farewell matchDIEGO MARADONA has been granted a special testimonial match so he can say a proper farewell to Napoli, the team he helped turn into one of the most feared in Europe during the late 1980s and early 90s. The 44-year-old Argentine legend returned ...
LIKE a wallflower at the prom, Mike Tyson decided to sit one out on that Saturday night. 
Tyson's career recordSeptember 22 — Trevor Berbick, Las Vegas, TKO 2. (Won WBC heavyweight title). 1987 March 3 — James "Bonecrusher" Smith, Las Vegas, W 12. (Unifies WBA and WBC heavyweight titles). May 30 — Pinklon Thomas, Las Vegas, ...
Vijay Kumar gives his best shot on final day STEWART CAMPBELL, the Scotsman who looks after the Amby Valley Golf Course is a gregarious person.
Sporting and Air-India go up THE final part of the National Football League's long drawn Second Division witnessed a battle between four clubs for two First Division spots next season.
Brazil and the Long Ball Charlie"GLANVILLE will be brought to justice!" Such were the words of Charlie "Long Ball" Hughes, many a year ago, when he was Director of coaching at the Football Association.
FRANZ BECKENBAUER, who heads the organising committee for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, has said he wanted to relax the ticketing rules so spectators can exchange tickets with other fans. "There must be a service for exchanging tickets," ... Liverpool to defend title EUROPEAN football's governing body UEFA have decided to allow Liverpool to defend their Champions League title next season. Liverpool will play in the first qualifying round in July. The decision was taken after a telephone conference call by ... 
Ramos to coach SevillaSEVILLA named Juande Ramos to coach the team for one year according to news agency Efe. Juande replaces Joaquin Caparros, who took charge of Deportivo La Coruna after ending his five-year tenure at Sevilla. Juande hasn't coached since leaving ... 
Owen reluctant to leave RealMICHAEL OWEN says that despite the speculation linking him with a return to the Premiership he is reluctant to leave Real Madrid and will move only if the club tells him to go. "I don't know what my situation is at the moment, but I know I am ...
Juicy Quotes — Paul FeinI destroyed the chair. I destroyed the racquet because I can't take it anymore. I had to relieve everything I had inside just to continue fighting.
Readying for the big leap FOR champion squash player Joshna Chinappa the day of reckoning is fast approaching.
`The aura of Wimbledon is something unbelievable' HYDERABAD has produced many outstanding sportspersons. One among them is former Davis Cupper S. P. Misra.
Reverse sweep has to be judiciously played THE game has seen quite a few innovations over the years from batsmen in their quest to outwit the opposition.
`The road ahead will not be a smooth one'THANKS to the setting up of the Andhra Pradesh Sports School in 1992, in Hakimpet (near Hyderabad), and it's Statewide selection process, Sathi Geetha, a raw talent from Marteru in West Godavari district, was spotted early and admitted to the School for training and education.
A good start for juniorsWHAT a start it was for the season opener for junior and sub-junior golfers of the country! Surya J. Prakash of Calcutta will cherish the turf on the 13th hole for the rest of his life. Surya was overjoyed to see his tee shot roll into the hole ... MYSORE 
Good fare dished outMYSORE has always been considered as nursery of Karnataka tennis and come summer, the City lives up to that tag by hosting several tournaments. The junior players from South converged on Mysore as it hosted three successive events, two Talent ... MUMBAI 
Vijay Merchant XI finishes on topANAND SINGH'S versatility and leadership put Vijay Merchant XI on the path to victory. The champions of the 19th Sportstar Trophy under-19 MCA Selection Trial Tournament topped the four-team league with 21points. The captain displaying his ...
Warne unveils Lord's portraitSHANE WARNE joined a select band of cricketers when he unveiled a portrait of himself at Lord's on June 7. The oil on linen painting of the leg-spinner will be hung in the ground's famous pavilion where it will be only the third portrait of an ... 
Laila does her dad proudWith Muhammad Ali at ringside, Laila pounded Erin Toughill into submission in the third round to remain undefeated and become the first woman to win a World Boxing Council title. Muhammad Ali got into the ring, hugged his daughter and gave her ... |
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