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VOL.31 :: NO.21 :: May. 24, 2008
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History beckons NadalRafael Nadal’s manic energy and focus have helped him run up a 21-0 record in the clay court Grand Slam event and, no matter a rare defeat on his favourite surface against Juan Carlos Ferrero in Rome — Nadal was suffering from severe blisters in his right leg — the champion will start a clear favourite at the French Open, writes Nirmal Shekar.
Ivan Lendl’s golf dream lives on despite failure to qualify for the US Open. He may not have qualified for the year’s second major, but Lendl’s obsession with golf still burns bright, says Lawrence Donegan.
IPL has brought a new dimensionThe sacking of Charu Sharma created a sensation in the media. Given the timing and the reasons cited for his ouster, one has to feel for the man and also appreciate the dignified manner in which he has conducted himself after the event.
Age no barrier Shaun Pollock is 35 and Sanath Jayasuriya 38. And they won the T20 match for Mumbai against Kolkata. Nandakumar Marar reports. IPL: DELHI DAREDEVILS V DECCAN CHARGERS An outcast who really belongs Amit Mishra claimed five wickets, including a hat-trick, and showed the cricketing world what he is capable of. Vijay Lokapally reports. IPL: MUMBAI INDIANS V CHENNAI SUPER KINGS Sanath bristles to life Chennai Super Kings ran into Sanath Jayasuriya at his menacing best and was just blown away. Nandakumar Marar reports. IPL: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS V DELHI DAREDEVILS Akhtar spits venom With Kolkata restricted to 133, Delhi thought it would be a cakewalk. But Shoaib Akhtar rode rough-shod over them. S. Sabanayakan reports. IPL: KINGS XI, PUNJAB V ROYAL CHALLENGERS, BANGALORE Aussies keep Punjab flag flying Nothing has been going right for Dravid’s team. The Kings XI capitalised on this to post an emphatic nine-wicket victory. Over to Rakesh Rao. IPL: RAJASTHAN ROYALS V DELHI DAREDEVILS The roof-top hitter Once Rajasthan’s Shane Watson decided to have a ball, Delhi had no chance. G. Viswanath reports. IPL: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS V DECCAN CHARGERS 
Riders on a highWhen it batted, Chargers was always behind the asking rate. Venugopal Rao came up with a great effort hitting a quickfire 71 with the help of four fours and six sixes, but the wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end. Abhijit Sen Gupta reports. IPL: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS V KINGS XI, PUNJAB 
Balaji’s hat-trickL. Balaji’s five-wicket haul, including the IPL’s first hat-trick, was heartening evidence that the work done on his action after his recuperation from a stress fracture is paying off. Over to S. Ram Mahesh. COMMENT 
T20 will only improve performanceIPL cricket may be raw but it is instructive. Admittedly a player cannot leap straight from it to the Test side without any collateral but he can advance his case, writes Peter Roebuck.
Messi’s performances in the 2005-06 season earned him rave reviews and a place in Argentina’s World Cup squad, writes Andy Hampson. UEFA CUP Zenit's moment of glory Though Zenit are much more accomplished than Rangers, they were never permitted to rise above the struggle and each side had a reasonable penalty appeal spurned. It is the measure of how much the Scottish club have made of themselves that they will be dejected even though they are well-placed to complete a domestic treble, writes Kevin McCarra. FEATURE Boring, boring England? It is true that the final stages of the race between Chelsea and Manchester United, which went right down to the wire, and the final Sunday of the English Premiership, was dramatic indeed. But where was everybody else? asks Brian Glanville. FA CUP Steeliness at its core Portsmouth has a major prize for the first time since it was League champion 58 years ago, writes Kevin McCarra.
They exude confidenceAnup Sridhar has slipped in the World rankings from 24 to 33. But by virtue of being in the top 38 in World rankings, he has made the cut to the Olympics. As has Saina Nehwal, ranked No. 30 in the women’s section. By Kalyan Ashok. Advt Links: • Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung • Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich • 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 • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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