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VOL.31 :: NO.09 :: Mar. 01, 2008
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.31 :: NO.09 :: Mar. 01, 2008 |
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On top of the chartsDhoni, the leader, has shaped Dhoni the batsman, and made him the force he is in Indian cricket now. He’s an icon with all its perks and perils, writes Nandita Sridhar.
Other voices Cricket is not going to change, but the unfortunate side is that cricketers have become commodities ... just commodities. If I look at you like some sort of vegetable, is it good for you? You should be looked at for your quality, as a cricketer ... FEATURE ‘It’s all about big money’ Though the players’ auction in Mumbai generated widespread excitement, the cricketing fraternity in India is divided over how the IPL would impact the game. By Vijay Lokapally. CB SERIES/AUSTRALIA-INDIA 
High voltage dramaThis was a match where there were several gains for the Aussies. Three batsmen seeking form — Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting and Andrew Symonds — were all among the runs. S. Dinakar reports. CB SERIES/AUSTRALIA-SRI LANKA 
Sri Lanka done in by pressureThe Aussie bowlers not only restricted Sri Lanka but also struck crucial blows. And when rain ended the contest, the islanders were behind in the Duckworth & Lewis calculations, writes S. Dinakar. CB SERIES/INDIA-SRI LANKA Yuvraj Singh back in the groove After Yuvraj Singh blazed away under the lights, skipper M. S. Dhoni steered India home in a thriller with clever nudges, pushes and half-drives. S. Dinakar reports. AUSTRALIA TOUR DIARY Incidents galore There is increased focus on the Pakistan tour. Skipper Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the cricketers, contracted to Cricket Australia, have to honour international commitments, writes S. Dinakar.
Addressing umpiring woes With the inception of a more effective system of assessing the umpires, the players now can expect the standard of umpiring to improve considerably.
‘I’m determined to make the most of it’ Ryan Sidebottom now talks realistically of playing Test cricket for another five years while expressing relief that his bowling is being discussed far more than his infamous hairstyle. By Donald McRae.
Mighty rewardIn the last minute a remarkable shot by Steven Gerrard from the right-hand corner of the penalty area sliced through a throng and found the net at the far post. Kevin McCarra reports. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Tevez’s rescue act There were three minutes left when Carlos Tevez, a second-half substitute, demonstrated his ability to be in the right place at the right time and volleyed past Gregory Coupet at the end of United’s first spell of concerted pressure. Daniel Taylor reports. Still an asset Paul Scholes’ game is built on dynamism, superb vision and a fine passing ability. He also has a reputation as a powerful finisher and has scored many spectacular goals, often volleys, throughout his career, writes Andy Hampson. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 
Fernando Torres' terrific hat-trickFernando Torres was aided and abetted by some dubious defending and goalkeeping, but that is what great players do: they unnerve their opponents and force errors, often by doing little more than being in the same area of the pitch, writes Daniel Taylor.
Blatter reborn Like his predecessor, Joao Havelange, Sepp Blatter seems a Teflon figure, able to glide his way out of any and every accusation.
Ilavazhagi is a copybook player. It’s very difficult to spot any weakness in her game.
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