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VOL.30 :: NO.44 :: Nov. 03, 2007
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Dravid dropped for first two ODIsIndian selectors have dropped experienced batsman Rahul Dravid for the first two one-day internationals against Pakistan. Dravid, 34, averaged less than 10 in his last 10 one-day matches and was dropped for the final one-dayer ...
Bite, don't barkAggression in non-contact sport is theatrical, and when manifesting in lesser players, begs for attention. If not a weak sham, then it is often self-conscious, writes Vijay Parthasarathy. 
Sport’s other languageThree key points of aggression in sport are: is it instinctive or conditioned? How closely related are instances of on-field aggression and crowd violence? And at what rate is aggression fed back into the system, with kids mimicking their heroes? These questions need to be addressed. They concern sport’s premise, they shape its future, writes S. Ram Mahesh.
India lacks tactics There is a worrying sameness to the Indian bowling and it does not appear to me that there is a plan for each opposing batsman. One-day cricket requires as much tactical bowling as the longer form of the game and the Indians need to revamp their thinking.
Cricketers' bad behaviour beefs up the game's appeal Sir Ian Botham and Ian Chappell's recent verbal battle was a welcome blast from the past. By Tanya Aldred. The gibes aren’t gentle anymore Somewhere along the line, sledging will have to be reduced if not abolished, writes Frank Tyson. Right choice, probably Michael Atherton has commentated and written every Saturday in a Sunday newspaper. His TV work does not appear to have suffered — indeed he has now improved to a standard which makes him about the best in the country, writes Ted Corbett.
So near, yet so farThe lack of good opening stand cost the Kiwis dear. Yet, the visitors came close to the formidable task of scoring 479 runs for victory at Trent Bridge. The final day witnessed some of the most thrilling moments in Test history as the tourists fell short by just 38 runs. By Gulu Ezekiel.
Too many loose ends The 2007 season has been memorable with the advent of the British rookie Lewis Hamilton. It has also been a season of controversies and upheavals. Alan Henry takes a critical look at the season gone by. 'A championship of poisons' Ferrari’s president, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, called this year’s Formula One series “a championship of poisons” and attacked the World Motor Sport Council’s handling of the spy scandal.
Narjit is India’s heroPodharadam Narjit Singh was not among the favourites to win a medal, but the gutsy boxer brought cheer to the Indian camp by vanquishing the hard-punching German, Marcel Schneider, for the gold medal. V. V. Subrahmanyam reports. 
Where are the spectators?The fourth World Military Games were undoubtedly one of the biggest ever sporting events held in Hyderabad, the organisers had claimed. But despite the presence of some top notch players from different countries, the crowds generally stayed ...
Henry the second Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, whom the great Thierry Henry has tipped for the very top, is vying to be top scorer of the English Premier League. He tells Jamie Jackson about his ambitions and his journey from Togo to London. Rooney is starting to fulfil his potential In a period when it seems that England will not qualify for Euro 2008, Rooney, considering his relative youth, is the one person who suggests that he can lead a recovery and, in the process, take his place among the handful of truly great players in the world, writes Kevin McCarra.
England’s leadersWhen he took office, Brian Barwick, the FA Chief Executive, was rash enough to declare that he would be judged by his implementation of Steve McClaren’s appointment as England’s manager. Well, if one didn’t judge him then we can surely judge him now.
Villa, a thrillerDavid Villa has taken to international football like a duck to water. He has a fine strike rate and has shone at the 2006 World Cup, scoring twice against Ukraine in his first appearance at the tournament. He has since been the top-scorer in Spain’s Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, writes Andy Hampson. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 
Walcott on songGiven a start as a central striker, the position which Arsene Wenger sees him growing into, rather than on the wing, Theo Walcott hinted at his full thrilling potential. David Hytner reports. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Chelsea keeps winning The admirable visiting support teased their opposite numbers for being subdued, but it was pardonable that Chelsea minds should be drifting away from this fixture, writes Kevin McCarra. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 
United’s frontline to the foreWayne Rooney scored one goal and set up two others in the kind of performance that could trouble the most accomplished defenders. Daniel Taylor reports.
Jol is relievedThe former Spurs manager has attracted interest from PSV Eindhoven, but would prefer to remain in the Premier League, with Fulham one potential new employer. Duncan Castles reports. Advt Links: • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Nascar Diecasts • Computer Terms & Definitions • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • Domain • Preisvergleich • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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