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VOL.29 :: NO.44 :: Nov. 04, 2006
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Mentally, Damien Martyn has grown as a cricketer. More of a reckless adventurer in his early days, the Australian has matured, is more focussed now and has adjusted well to the demands of the various slots in the line-up, writes S. Dinakar.
A WALK IN THE PARK FOR THE AUSSIES It was smooth sailing for Australia as the Indian bowlers failed miserably at Mohali. A report from VIJAY LOKAPALLY. CHAMPIONS TROPHY/WEST INDIES-ENGLAND ENGLAND'S PARTHIAN SHAFT FELLS WEST INDIES England, playing for pride, cruised to a fine victory at Motera. G. Viswanath reports. CHAMPIONS TROPHY/SOUTH AFRICA-PAKISTAN 
Ntini's night outMakhaya Ntini, who destroyed Pakistan with his pace and bounce, once again exposed the vulnerability of the sub-continent batsmen when facing quality seam bowling, writes Vijay Lokapally. CHAMPIONS TROPHY/WEST INDIES - INDIA 
Done in by the long breakPlaying its second match of the tournament, against the West Indies, after a gap of 11 days, India appeared out of sorts and put up a mediocre show, writes G. Viswanath. CHAMPIONS TROPHY/NZ - PAKISTAN 
Captain marvelStephen Fleming, playing in his 194th match as captain — a world record — led by example. His innings proved to be the decisive factor in New Zealand's victory, writes Vijay Lokapally. CHAMPIONS TROPHY/SOUTH AFRICA - SRI LANKA 
Tenacity pays, INDEEDDefending a modest total, South Africa bowled and fielded exceptionally well, sending Sri Lanka crashing to defeat and out of the tournament. G. Viswanath reports.
Battle on two fronts Good cricket pitches should begin life as firm and fast surfaces, with the ball coming on to the bat with the quick, even bounce which encourages free-scoring strokeplay.
Why this campaign?The call to rehabilitate Mohammed Azharuddin is not right. You cannot restore a man who badly damaged a game he was supposed to love, a game that nurtured him, argues PETER ROEBUCK.
Time to review the formatsThe Duleep Trophy was introduced in 1960 as there were fewer Ranji league matches then, and there was international cricket only once in every two years. The top Indian cricketers were hungry to perform in the Duleep Trophy to retain their places in the Indian team.
The honourable champion is not a mythSchumacher has lived a quiet life off the track, fiercely protective of his privacy, and was a saint in a generation prone to making a fool of themselves in public. Away from the pit, this was a sober champion, writes Rohit Brijnath.
A formula without Schumi More than anything else, Formula One in 2007 will miss the genius of Michael Schumacher, writes Nandita Sridhar.
NOT AN ENCOURAGING SIGNRight now, of course, Indian athletics looks to have hit a trough. And that feeling has gained ground after the AFI-Salwan international throws meet and the Open National in Delhi, writes K. P. MOHAN.
Giorgio in trouble Giorgio Chinaglia is accused of being involved in threats to set neo-Fascist fringe fans on the Lazio president.
Maniche had an outstanding 2002-03 season as Porto, under cocksure manager Jose Mourinho, won the Portuguese League and Cup double and the UEFA Cup, writes Andy Hampson.
Spin bowling is all about subtlety and deceptionThere are times when spinners can come up against attacking players like say a Sehwag or a Dhoni. Quite obviously, the field placing needs to be altered accordingly and this can be done only if the spinner has enough control over his line and length, writes W. V. RAMAN.
Against all expectations, Purav Raja capped a fine double in the tournament bereft of the top Indian players. Kamesh Srinivasan reports.
Being one among the many fans, who rooted for our Men in Blue, I am disappointed the way we lost to the Aussies at Mohali. The irony is, our skipper, instead of taking the blame for his inept captaincy and failure to put up a decent score, blames ... Advt Links: • Fliegen Flug billig Lastminute • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Polaris World Properties • meta suchmaschine • FunPike : Funny Videos, Games & Photos • Phone card, calling cards • Domain • German Business • Preisvergleich • Uhren and Schmuck • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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