From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.32 :: NO.02 :: Jan. 10, 2009
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Inspiring leadershipCaptains can be judged by the response of their teams in times of trouble. India has held its nerve under M. S. Dhoni whilst the Proteas, led by Graeme Smith, fought back twice from apparently hopeless positions to win Test matches down under. Clearly, these leaders instil faith in their players, as well as a sense of belonging, writes Peter Roebuck.
Worldly-wise & secureGraeme Smith has already done enough to be remembered as a defining figure in South African cricket. What he achieves from here will determine if he lines up in the pantheon of all-time greats, writes S. Ram Mahesh. STARS OF THE SHOW 
A team on the riseSouth Africa, of late, has displayed remarkable resilience to claw its way back from tough situations. It is a side teeming with players who completely believe in themselves. By S. Dinakar. FOCUS Australia’s downfall: The signs are clear In essence, Australia isn’t the best side in the world any longer, but — if a spinner is unearthed, the injury situation eased, and the Hayden issue sorted — not too far behind the current pace-setters. By Karthik Krishnaswamy. MELBOURNE TEST 16: Australia’s number of fate The match was spun around dizzyingly on day three by a partnership of 180, the third highest ever for the ninth wicket, between Jean-Paul Duminy and Dale Steyn, who between them ripped the long sleeves off Australian cricket’s psyche to reveal the scars and blemishes of an increasingly vulnerable side.
Yuki bubbling with confidenceIf you are looking for a Grand Slam champion, in the junior events to start with, it does not require a genius to say that Yuki is the boy to back, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
The future is bright The National Shotgun Championship in Jaipur recently helped showcase the potential of young Indian shooters. Y. B. Sarangi reports.
‘Ready for any challenge’After a reasonably successful 2008, Saina Nehwal is hoping to continue her good run this year. But she will be under pressure. “It is going to be very hard. But the fact that I have set a fresh target for myself — to break into the top five in the world — should only spur me on,” she says in a chat with V. V. Subrahmanyam. FEATURE 
They are raring to goGuru Sai Dutt and Sikki Reddy, the two young players from Andhra Pradesh, are yearning to make their mark in the world of badminton. By V. V. Subrahmanyam.
A profitable outing for KruttikaWith a penchant for attack, Kruttika Nadig showed her class with seven wins. The wiry girl drew two of her games including the last one against WGM Eesha Karavade in 20 moves. Kamesh Srinivasan reports.
Randhawa does it againJyoti Randhawa, who set a new course record at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resorts, defeated the in-form Jeev Milkha Singh to win the BILT Open for the second time. Y. B. Sarangi reports.
Goalkeeping crisis It is quite plain that no goalkeeping coach, at any of his clubs, has been able to coach the recklessness out of England ’keeper David James. Indeed, this is hardly a technical rather than a temperamental failing.
A childhood decision to leave his family and pursue his football career created this forthright personality and has made William Gallas the man he is today, writes David Ford. FEDERATION CUP 
Bagan back to winning waysThe triumph was sweeter for the Kolkata giant as it lifted the crown defeating Dempo SC, which is arguably the most proficient and the best managed club of the country, writes Amitabha Das Sharma. Advt Links: • Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich • Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • blog tools
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