Cricket

England surrenders meekly
MOHALI, DEC. 6. The task, in conditions most conducive, was accomplished in style by the Indians as England played poorly and crumbled against the sustained spell of Anil Kumble, who was not at his best but still carried enough ammunition to ... More

Golf

Irina set to win title
KOLKATA, DEC. 6. Irina Brar continued to lead the field with another fine round of one over par 71 at the end of the third day of the 40th East India ladies golf championship at the Tollygunge Club course here on Thursday. Irina, who carded 71 ... More

Hockey

India brimming with confidence
KAULA LUMPUR, DEC. 6. Another voyage of hope and discovery blossoms for India in a mood of euphoria against the backdrop of the unprecedented triumph in the Junior World Cup when the seniors are poised to stake their claim to enter the elite ... More

Racing : Horse

The Proletarian's gutsy performance
MUMBAI, DEC. 6. Whereas the first Graded Stakes event of the season had drawn a mere two runners, as reported last week, the second garnered practically a capacity crowd. As many as 17 lined up for the A.C. Ardeshir Trophy, a Grade 2 feature run ... More

Squash

Ritwik and Mekhala, the pick of the lot
CHENNAI, DEC. 6. Two champions on different paths, but in pursuit of a common goal. That is the position of holder Ritwik Bhattacharya of Delhi and former national champion Mekhala Subedar of Maharashtra on the eve of the Senior National squash ... More

Tennis

Impressive Sanaa makes semifinals
NEW DELHI, DEC. 6. Hope springs eternal. It will, however, spring on slender and tender shoulders when Sanaa Bhambri and Sunil Kumar pose the Indian challenge in the semifinals of the Asian junior tennis championship at the DLTA Complex. The ... More