From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.13 :: Mar. 31, 2007
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.30 :: NO.13 :: Mar. 31, 2007 |
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Great lossI refer to your Cover Story, 'The Grim Hours' (Sportstar, March 24). It is really shocking to know of the death of the Pakistan Coach, Bob Woolmer. In his demise the cricketing world has lost an able coach. May his soul rest in peace. As for ...
Indian cricket must reinvent itselfIndian teams rarely go beyond the point of impressing, they do not embrace greatness, for they are not conditioned to chase excellence, writes Rohit Brijnath.
The batting was the cause It was clearly evident over the last season that this ageing Indian batting line-up was increasingly dependent on conditions. And it floundered at the World Cup. Over to S. Dinakar. GROUP B: SRI LANKA - INDIA 
Abject surrenderIndia had the batting to score at a little over five runs an over on a Queen's Park Oval track that had settled nicely. But, as it has happened many times before, the Indians buckled under pressure in the crucial match against Sri Lanka. S. Ram Ma hesh reports. What they said "A lot of hard work has gone into the preparation in the last year and to be knocked out of the tournament so early is a huge disappointment for all of us." GROUP B: BANGLADESH-BERMUDA Consistency pays dividends The result of the match between Bangladesh and Bermuda might have appeared a foregone conclusion. But, rain reduced the match to 21-overs-a-side — anybody's game. S. Ram Mahesh reports. GROUP A: AUSTRALIA-SOUTH AFRICA Hayden on the rampage Reprising the near 900-run epic of their last meeting, in Johannesburg last year, the world's top two one-day sides engaged in another boundary-laden tussle. A report by David Clough. GROUP B: SRI LANKA-BANGLADESH Jayasuriya thrills fans After the match against India, Habibul Bashar could have been forgiven for harbouring hopes that his side had finally arrived, such was the inevitability of that victory. But, the hopes were dashed. A report by S. Ram Mahesh. GROUP B: INDIA-BERMUDA 
Records galoreIndia's intent was apparent in its unyielding aggression: 100 came in the 16th over, 150 in the 24th, 200 in the 30th, 250 in the 37th, 300 in the 43rd, 350 in the 47th, and 400 in the 50th. S. Ram Mahesh reports. A tearful exit Inzamam dedicated his side's last match of the 2007 World Cup and the final innings of his career to the late Bob Woolmer. WORLD CUP DIARY 
A strict disciplinarianThe voices of Frank Worrell's closest friends, the men he led, the people he touched build an audible hologram. An account of the celebration of the life of the legend by S. Ram Mahesh.
Young and ambitiousWinning is what matters most to Rehan Poncha. "I thrive on adversity, the odds motivate me and I always like to beat them," says India's ace swimmer in a chat with Kalyan Ashok.
Arsenal in trouble In Arsene Wenger's and Arsenal's defence it has to be said that they have of late been suffering from several notable absences, above all that of Thierry Henry, troubled by injury all season, and surely unwisely sent off against PSV at home wh ereupon he damaged both his stomach muscles and his groin. 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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