From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.29 :: NO.41 :: Oct. 14, 2006
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.29 :: NO.41 :: Oct. 14, 2006 |
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Television and consequently money have REDEFINED modern sport, making phenomenons such as Sharapova the norm. Not the exception, writes S. RAM MAHESH.
A thrashing it wasZimbabwe was expected to lose to the West Indies, but it SURRENDERED so meekly that the match was over in the blink of an eye. A report by G. VISWANATH. CHAMPIONS TROPHY PRELIMINARIES Tharanga does himself proud It was a FORGETTABLE MATCH for everyone, except perhaps for Upul Tharanga, writes VIJAY LOKAPALLY. CHALLENGERS SERIES 
Rain decides the issueIndia Red was the team of the competition, downing the star-studded Blue in the league phase, but rain played SPOILSPORT as these teams met again in the final. A report by S. DINAKAR.
Importance of leagues It is interesting to note that the UNFASHIONABLE SUSSEX, who have just won the English county championship for the second time in the last four years, have a playing staff of only 18, eleven of whom are local boys.
'Paaji' on a missionKapil Dev's involvement in golf is now extending beyond just playing social rounds with the TOP GUNS because he is a serious player in the sport's administration.
When the great Sobers blundered Garfield Sobers' declaration in the Port of Spain Test against England in 1968 PROVED COSTLY for the West Indies. It was one of the few setbacks in his otherwise glittering career and one that is furiously discussed to this day in the Caribbean, writes GULU EZEKIEL.
Teams are no longer in awe of the U.S. and have found their own strut as STANDARDS have risen in foreign leagues. Confidence does not have borders, writes ROHIT BRIJNATH.
United they need to standLeander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi have a healthy respect for each other. They also know the value of each other. In order to conquer new frontiers, the two have to JOIN HANDS, writes KAMESH SRINIVASAN.
Dirk Kuyt's INTERNATIONAL DEBUT came after Marco van Basten took over as Holland manager and began to drop some established stars. He has been a permanent fixture in national squads over the last two years, writes ANDY HAMPSON.
Ten years of ArseneARSENE WENGER (in pic) has revolutionised his club from the moment he arrived at Highbury. He transformed the training at London Colney and instigated a previously unknown attention to diet.
Rafael Sobis made his BRAZIL DEBUT against Wales and then gained a second cap against Argentina on Brazil's recent European tour to enhance his growing reputation. By RIATH AL-SAMARRAI. Advt Links: • Domain • German Business • Preisvergleich • Uhren and Schmuck • Rezepte • blog tools • Sport News • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories • Golf cart parts and accessories • Real Estate Bulgaria • Free Ringtones
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