From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.47 :: Nov. 24, 2007
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.30 :: NO.47 :: Nov. 24, 2007 |
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Future looks promisingThe present Indian team, with the exception of maybe one or two, and a couple of injured players, is the best 15 available from the talent at its disposal, writes Nandita Sridhar.
Malik finds his touch Pakistan saved some face by winning the dead rubber match in Jaipur with its captain Shoaib Malik regaining form. Nandita Sridhar reports. GWALIOR ODI Pusillanimous Pakistanis The visitors had come under flak for their underwhelming cricket. Dhoni said that the current Pakistani team was not as aggressive as the past ones. It could offer an explanation on the quality of the cricket. People were harping on the lack of intensity, but what was missing was the contest, writes Nandita Sridhar. INDIA-PAKISTAN DIARY 
The charm of an open press boxIt was match-day at Kanpur, and it was an open press box. Open press boxes are sadly becoming obsolete in the bigger venues in the country. There’s nothing quite like watching a match from an open box, soaking in the atmosphere as part of thousands, writes Nandita Sridhar. AUSTRALIA-SRI LANKA/FIRST TEST 
Maintaining very high standardsAustralia coped without Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Justin Langer. The new-look outfit posted an intimidating victory in Brisbane to ensure a smooth transition. By Peter English. PREVIEW/ ENGLAND’S TOUR OF SRI LANKA Focus will be on Murali When Muttiah Muralitharan goes beyond Shane Warne’s 708 Test wickets, the accomplishment will make his island nation happy for years to come, writes Ted Corbett.
Unbending Belgian After starting the season six weeks late and in despair, Justine Henin concluded it by becoming the first woman to win more than $5m (£2.4m) in prize money in one season. By Richard Jago. 
ATP under fireThe governing body of men’s tennis has done little or nothing to dilute the mounting insinuations that have washed over Nikolay Davydenko. It has now been left with egg on its face over the non-trying fine that should never have been imposed, writes Steve Bierley. MASTERS CUP For Federer, a perfect finish to the year Roger Federer’s command performance leaves David Ferrer in the dark, writes Steve Bierley.
No complaints from Hamilton as Kimi Raikkonen has finally been confirmed as the world champion. By Alan Henry. Schumi as fast as ever Michael Schumacher’s brief was to assess electronic systems which will be used next year when traction control systems, widely regarded as technical aids which make life too easy for the drivers, will no longer be permitted. By Alan Henry.
It is very hard indeed for UEFA, Platini or no Platini, to stand up to the major clubs of Europe. Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger is already threatening a European Cup boycott if Platini gets his way over the lesser lights, writes Brian Glanville. Rovers in safe hands Brad Friedel kept 15 clean sheets in 2002-03 to make the English Premier League team of the year. That also came off the back of an outstanding World Cup in 2002 when the USA surprisingly reached the quarter-finals, writes Andy Hampson.
Italy and its stars Encouraged by none other than Diego Maradona, Gianfranco Zola became a star in his own right, with Napoli, Parma, Chelsea and Italy, and scoring Italy’s winner at Wembley in a World Cup eliminator against England. 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 • Used Cars • Domain • Preisvergleich • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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