From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.06 :: Feb. 10, 2007
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Your Australian Open coverage was fantastic. Serena Williams prepared for the event with sheer commitment and determination. She overwhelmed Maria Sharapova in the final even as the Russian looked sapped of energy and mental toughness. The ...
No man might have ever played tennis the way Roger Federer does. The Swiss master constantly stretches the limits of the possible, exploring new vistas in his own luminous soul. His great matches are not athletic contests; they are timeless compositions. This is why Federer is a greater athlete than Tiger Woods, the man who might end up as the greatest golfer of all time, writes Nirmal Shekar.
Roger Federer battled only his genius on his way up, learning which shot to select; Tiger Woods battled prejudice, the first African-American star in a lilywhite, spoilt, country club sport, writes Rohit Brijnath.
Sachin Tendulkar, with his sparkling 41st century, was in the vanguard of India's massive assault on the West Indies. G. Viswanath reports.
Emerging talent With the knowledge that McGrath, Warne, Langer and Martyn will no longer be at their disposal, the Aussie selectors have gradually initiated the next younger generation into their squad.
A bit of the new & a bit of the old Where is English cricket heading? "Nowhere," as this article points out.
Resurgent Pakistan Pakistan had a disastrous start in the 1992 World Cup. Ultimately, it emerged surprise winner of the event. Vijay Lokapally recaptures the drama that unfolded 15 years ago in Australia and New Zealand.
Field Marshal extraordinaireImran Khan turned out to be the messiah of Pakistan cricket, an inspirational genius piloting it to the promised land. This tribute by Nirmal Shekar to the former captain appeared in `Frontline', April 1992, after Pakistan won the World Cup. Pakistan in World Cup
Barring the triumph in 1992, Pakistan's cricket history is sprinkled with more disappointments than victories, writes S. Dinakar. UNSUNG HEROES OF THE WORLD CUP Fowler, the consistent Andy Hampson focusses on a few players who played their heart out but did not get their due. FIVE GREAT SHOCKS Day of the minnows Every dog has its day, even the underdog. Over to Andy Hampson.
Worthwhile companion Ian Chappell is one of the most interesting men to play or commentate on cricket in Australia, writes Ted Corbett.
Parents syndromeAmbitious parents are wooing selectors by inviting them to hotels or resorts for holidaying, and even worse, some of the selectors are entertaining these invitations. The parents-selectors nexus is growing to such an extent that good performers are denied opportunities in favour of lesser performers.
Up for the CupIf we look a little more closely at the various FA Cup third round attendances, the picture is somewhat less encouraging than the FA would have us believe.
However much a manager emphasises that he too must take the blame it is surely a dubious and dangerous policy to impugn members of the squad as Chelsea's Mourinho has done, writes Brian Glanville. Xabi paints the town red Xabi Alonso, who was born in nearby Tolsa, came through the youth ranks at San Sebastian club Sociedad and broke into the first team in the 1999-2000 season, writes Andy Hampson.
No hurdles for SainaIn the absence of the nine-time champion Aparna Popat the women's field lacked depth. As a result, Saina Nehwal had an easy run to her maiden National title. K. Keerthivasan reports. Advt Links: • Nascar Diecasts • Computer Terms & Definitions • Polaris World Properties • Deutsches Business Web • Mascara • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • FunPike : Funny Videos, Games & Photos • Phone card, calling cards • Domain • German Business • Preisvergleich • Uhren and Schmuck • blog tools • Damenbekleidung • IDEC Austria • Stadtindex • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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