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VOL.31 :: NO.16 :: Apr. 19, 2008
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The future seems brightThe way both Prakash Amritraj and Rohan Bopanna fought against the Japanese in the Davis Cup regional Asian tie recently was commendable. Indian men’s tennis, no doubt, appears to be bouncing back to life, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
These are interesting times for cricket and the success or failure of the IPL will have a bearing on the game’s future, writes Vijay Lokapally. 
'Cricketers are easy to work with'She is the glamorous face of the Punjab team in the Indian Premier League. In this interview to Sportstar, the Bollywood star, Priety Zinta, talks of her love for cricket and the concept of IPL. FEATURE Rolling in money The first of cricket-oriented businessman in the modern era was Kerry Packer. His World Series Cricket that was launched in Australia in the 1977-78 season was the biggest force for change in the game in the 20th century, writes Gulu Ezekiel. 
Teams in the frayThe Hyderabad team is a perfect combination of some of the most ferocious belters of the ball in contemporary cricket. Adam Gilchrist, Shahid Afridi and Herschelle Gibbs will be tough to deal with in the opening overs, while the likes of ... INTERVIEW/LALIT MODI 
Harnessing market forces to develop cricket“We are satisfied that we have created a global cricketing entertainment product, which will get its strength from the sponsors and millions of fans,” says Lalit Modi, Chairman and Commissioner, Indian Premier League Twenty20, in this chat with G. Viswanath.
Chris Kirkland has won just one England cap, against Greece in August 2006. That game netted his father £10,000 from a bet, placed when Kirkland was 11, that his son would represent his country before the age of 30, writes Andy Hampson. FEATURE Interesting duel on the cards If Cardiff, against all the odds, can do it again in May, that will be the second time they would take the FA Cup back to Wales, writes Brian Glanville. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Tevez brings on battle of Barca The match was an exercise in adaptation for a diluted Manchester United selection, which had to wait until the 70th minute for the single goal, from Carlos Tevez, writes Kevin McCarra. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Gerrard breaks Arsenal hearts There was so much to revel in over the course of the match between Arsenal and Liverpool that it must rank high in the entire history of the tournament, writes Kevin McCarra. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 
United inches closer to titleFor Manchester United, the victory is one to reflect upon. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side was issued a reminder by Arsenal of how arduous the closing phase of a season can be, writes Kevin McCarra.
Indian bowlers revelThe Indians seemed in control from the first day, restricting South Africa to 265. The wicket, at the end of day one, was layered with dust, as batsmen struggled to gauge the bounce and the unexpected turn. Nandita Sridhar reports. 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 • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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