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From Liverpool’s midfield cult hero to one of the world’s best second-strikers, Steven Gerrard’s transformation has been truly magnificent. By Karthik Krishnaswamy.
Centuries galore India had to bat resolutely on days four and five, and it did exactly that. Gautam Gambhir ground out a determined, hard-fought century (137), his fifth in Tests, writes S. Ram Mahesh. NEW ZEALAND DIARY
The beauty of AucklandThe scenic route from the airport, even in rush hour traffic and through the industrial area, has something about it to suggest Auckland is the City of Sails. By S. Ram Mahesh. The bottomline is money Days before its second season reprise, the Indian Premier League has shape-shifted from a financial behemoth of substantial clout into a continent-conquering tyrant with its lifeline enclosed in the palm of an arrogant whipcracker. By Kunal Diwan.
Low-key return for championAs triumphant homecomings by World Cup-winning teams go, it was pretty low key. There was no open-top bus parade, no Downing Street reception - just an air of understated satisfaction at a job well done as England's women cricketers paraded the trophy at Lord's cricket ground in London. By Owen Gibson. DEODHAR TROPHY West the best With a fine all-round performance, West Zone bagged the Duleep Trophy in Cuttack. S. Sabanayakan reports.
Humpy proves a pointThe highlight of the Indian’s achievement was her victory over two former world champions, Maia Chiburdanidze and Antoaneta Stefanova. By V. V. Subrahmanyam.
Confidence drives BentleyThe right-winger has endured a difficult first season at Spurs, with a wonder-goal against Arsenal proving the only highlight of his start to life at White Hart Lane, writes Tim Clement. WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Gulf in class Holland was too rich in resources and quality for Scotland which is scrambling for second place, and after this chastening experience it can only hope that its confidence has not been damaged too badly, writes Andy Hunter. WHO REIGNS IN SPAIN Gago making waves Fernando Gago has steadily grown in prominence at the Bernabeu since arriving from Boca Juniors just over two years ago, consistently turning in displays that suggest he is finally starting to live up to his huge potential, writes Phil Medlicott.
Hull and high water It has been something of a habit of Arsenal’s leading managers to see no evil in their players’ offences and Arsene Wenger is no exception.
Tiger Woods finds his winning touch Playing only his third tournament since returning from reconstructive knee surgery, Woods birdied the final hole for a three-under-par 67 and a record sixth victory at the Bay Hill Club. "It feels good to be back," Woods said. By Steve Furlong.
Of Brawn’s brain and Button’s skillIn Melbourne last year Jenson Button suffered a crash. But this year, the day belonged to the British driver as he led his new Brawn GP to a 1-2 finish at Albert Park. By Richard Williams.
Playing with right attitudeThere has never been a dearth of coaching manuals in cricket. From ‘Art Of Cricket’, the best on the game by Sir Don Bradman, to the latest gem by Bob Woolmer, coaching manuals have dealt with the technicalities of the sport. The ... Advt Links: Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich Deutsches Ceeduu Web Send Gift to India Flowers to All Over India Sportshop IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents Used Cars blog tools
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