From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.29 :: NO.39 :: Sep. 30, 2006
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.29 :: NO.39 :: Sep. 30, 2006 |
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Bravo SachinWith reference to your Cover Story `The cricket nut' (Sportstar, Sept. 23), there is absolutely no doubt that even at this age Sachin Tendulkar retains the dewy-eyed wonder he showed 16 years ago. We are all relieved to see him return to ...
The Winning MachineIrrespective of how old a side Australia put out, one thing is dead certain. You won't see them leaving anything behind in the dressing room. The depths of skill, resource, and courage will be plumbed before they fall back on plain old cussedness, writes S. RAM MAHESH.
A NO CONTESTThe Lara decision RAISED SERIOUS QUESTIONS about the standards of umpiring in this tournament and the sportsmanship of the Australians, writes S. RAM MAHESH. DLF CUP/INDIA-AUSTRALIA — 2 
Men in Blue flounderIt came down to last man Munaf. Mongia surprisingly exposed him to Lee, who promptly took his fifth wicket... S. RAM MAHESH reviews the DO-OR-DIE MATCH that India lost. DLF CUP/ INDIA-WEST INDIES — 2 Bowlers hold sway In a low-scoring match, India laid the CARIBBEAN BOGEY to rest. S. RAM MAHESH reports. DLF CUP/AUSTRALIA-WEST INDIES — 2 
Being humble has its rewardsImagine that. In a tournament featuring the best side in the world, Australia, and a side that till recently was the hottest going around, India, the unfancied Lara-led West Indies made it to the title clash first, writes S. RAM MAHESH.
The Don's previous Test innings at The Oval had been 232, 244 and 77. During the 1948 tour he had scored 146 and 128 against Surrey on the very same ground. Bradman must have been thinking of these feats and wishing to bid farewell to his Test career in a fitting manner. By K. CHANDRAMOULI.
IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO SPEED AND POWERAs India and Pakistan realised at Monchengladbach, a team needs much more than graceful stick-work, short passing and individual skill to score goals. Hockey is no more a sport of aesthetics, writes S. THYAGARAJAN.
It is somewhat incongruous that in an era of rampant commercialism, where every successive clothing deal pushes the envelope of vulgarity, a logo on a shirt should suggest, even if fleetingly, that sport has a heart, writes ROHIT BRIJNATH.
Raising hell Things have emphatically changed since the first soccer ghosted autobiographies began to emerge in January 1945.
On the international front, Cech was outstanding as the Czechs won the 2002 UEFA Under-21 Championship and he has been first choice for the senior side since, writes ANDY HAMPSON. Advt Links: • blog tools • Sport News • Projectors • USB Adapters • paintball supply • San Diego Golf School • Soccer balls, goal & accessories • Golf cart parts and accessories • Real Estate Bulgaria • Free Ringtones
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