From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.11 :: Mar. 17, 2007
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.30 :: NO.11 :: Mar. 17, 2007 |
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There remains the ability in the Caribbean to miraculously finish things at the last minute. But, increasingly — or at least in the context of the World Cup — the West Indians are making sure they come across as better organised, writes S. Ram Mahesh.
What plans, these?Australia has, in recent times, somewhat neglected regular net practice with the emphasis on trying to make the training sessions as competitive and intense as a match.The team will have to also devote much more time to their fielding, as they have dropped far too many catches in recent times.
The mantra for success The importance of fielding can never be overemphasised. `Catches win matches' is the adage. Though it is absolutely true and is applicable to both Tests and one-day internationals, runs saved either at the boundary line or closein positions are absolutely vital for a team to win matches.
Now belles move like gazellesWomen's cricket is looking up globally after its governing bodies have merged with the men's Boards. Nandita Sridhar reports on the four-nation international tournament in Chennai. A champion team or a team of champions? With retirement and injury having made substantial inroads into the strength of the Australian team, a big question mark has now been placed against the ability of Ricky Ponting's men to maintain their vice-like grip on the Anglo-Australian game, writes Frank Tyson. COLUMN BY MAKARAND WAINGANKAR The way to go, BCCI The BCCI's new initiatives are primarily aimed at giving the requisite facilities to talented youngsters in rural areas.
Not the best of finishesOrissa Steelers and Sher-e-Jalandhar showed their class in the first two finals. And just when the PHL appeared headed for a spectacular finish in the third final, the Jalandhar team's indiscipline ruined the show. Kamesh Srinivasan reports.
Montella, the magician Vincenzo Montella's nickname in Italy is Aeroplanino, The Little Aeroplane, for the whirling of his arms with which he celebrates his goals.
Forecast: Alonso versus RaikkonenWhile McLaren and Ferrari both seem confident going into the 2007 season with their new main drivers, doubts remain as to whether Renault can challenge at the top-end this year, writes Elmar Dreher. Advt Links: • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Nascar Diecasts • Computer Terms & Definitions • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Domain • Preisvergleich • Uhren and Schmuck • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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