VOL. 25 :: NO. 24 :: June 15 - 21, 2002

A dramatic first week. A total of 51 goals were scored in the first 20 games (more than 2.5 per game). And despite the upsets and injuries, some favourites emerged from their opening games in good shape. Cover Story.

India - WI one-dayers. A hard-earned win, no doubt The wait was worth it for home supporters A comfortable win for the visitors

Birmingham Test. Everything goes England's way

STAR POSTER: Raul
• Kicking Around: Underdogs bite & bark
  Column by Brian Glanville

• World Cup Diary: A malignant tale

• Caribbean Diary: A reward for Collins

• TV Spot On...: The Cup at our feet

• Over the Top: Srinath's retirement
  Column by K. Srikkanth

• On the Write Line: Shame on BCCI
  Column by Sunil Gavaskar

• Feature: Collins lands the big fish

• Interview: Michael Holding

• Chat: Andy Roberts

• Cricket Corner: An underrated batsman
  Column by Bob Simpson

• By the Way... On chucking
  Column by Ted Corbett

• Chess: Top seeds tumble as new champions emerge

• Shuttle Talk: A wise move
  Column by Prakash Padukone

• Dateline Down Under: The way we play

• Tennis: ITF Masters review