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VOL.30 :: NO.51 :: Dec. 22, 2007
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NEXT WEEK: YEAR-END SPECIAL As the current year winds up and we head into the New Year, here is a treat from Sportstar — the Year-end Special.
Sehwag is the surpriseThe range of surfaces across Australia requires balance and variety in the bowling, and much will depend on how much the Kookaburra ball swings, writes S. Ram Mahesh.
A fighter to the coreSourav Ganguly’s comeback in international cricket represents a triumph of the spirit. Written off by many, he penned a fresh script. It was as much about proving the doubters wrong as reminding himself of his own ability. He kept the fire burning, writes S. Dinakar.
Declining standards of fast bowling Too much of one-day cricket and too little of Tests has impacted the pace bowlers adversely. Their line has suffered. The risk of injuries and missing matches and endorsements have clouded their thinking, notes S. Dinakar. BANGALORE TEST But for bad light… Three more overs from Kumble and India could have scored a more comprehensive 2-0 series triumph over Pakistan. S. Dinakar reports.
Aussie pitches suit SehwagIndia needs to put runs on the board, and a good start will be imperative for the middle-order to consolidate. Virender Sehwag is the one capable of providing such a start.
A dull affairEngland showed, to their credit, that they have a solid base from which to create a good side, even without their frontline stars Andrew Flintoff and Matthew Hoggard, writes Ted Corbett. SRI LANKA DIARY — I Wildlife comes to play Matthew Hoggard, dog handler turned fast bowler with ambitions still to be a vet and the owner of a couple of canine pals, has no hesitation in picking up one of the snakes to the horror of watching pressmen, writes Ted Corbett. SRI LANKA DIARY — II Jayasuriya as busy as ever At least one organisation values the experience of Sanath Jayasuriya. Warwickshire sign him for the county Twenty20 competition next summer. Over to Ted Corbett.
Twenty20 at what cost? When Twenty20 cricket is introduced on a regular basis, what is very important is that on the field it must be seen as a genuine game of cricket.
The great German show Germany was clearly the dominant side in the tournament. It was also the most elegant team, writes S. Thyagarajan.
Triumph of the English spiritBesides playing host, what really made the World Team Championship memorable for India was its maiden entry into the quarterfinals, writes S. R. Suryanarayan. INTERVIEW ‘No money in the game’ Amr Shabana, the World No. 1, blames the WSF for not doing anything to promote the game. By S. R. Suryanarayan.
Glorified practice match Manchester United’s immaculate record was spoiled by a 71st-minute equaliser from Mancini, although it did not seem to matter greatly on a night when Roma’s notorious Ultras staged their trademark ambushes outside the Stadio Olimpico, writes Daniel Taylor. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Example to follow With Gerrard inspirational once again on the comeback trail and Torres simply irrepressible, Liverpool operated on a different plane, writes Andy Hunter. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 
A victory not so convincingGallas, once of Stamford Bridge, settled the game for Arsenal in an incident where Petr Cech looked as if he had joined his old team-mate in defecting to the Emirates, writes Kevin McCarra.
Narain’s moment of glory“The team has been working really hard at pit stop practices and they’ve done a really good job this weekend. Both the pit stops were excellent,” said a delighted Narain.
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