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VOL.28 :: NO.10 :: Mar. 05 - 11 2005
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WITH the thorny issues like venues, security and telecast receding into the background after prompting intense debate, anxiety and uncertainty, the stage is set for what should be an exciting phase of cricket between India and Pakistan.
A different challenge ahead of themMore than winning or losing, the spirit of the game shone the brightest on India's tour of Pakistan in 2004. Recapturing that mood will be the biggest challenge before Sourav Ganguly and Inzamam-ul-Haq, writes S. DINAKAR.
Patience, need of the hour UNPREDICTABILITY is as much Pakistan cricket's frailty as it is its strength. STAR PERFORMERS Pressure to perform is enormous THE maestro was combating two adversaries, one in the arena, another in his body. It was a contest within a contest and it was engrossing. 
A few firstsFOR a sporting rivalry that dates back to 1952-53, Pakistan's first Test series victory in India, interestingly, came only on its fifth visit, in 1986-87, and India's maiden series success away, as recently as last season.
Selectorspeak NETWORKING keeps Kiran More on his toes, in cricket and business.
Be hospitable all the timeSporting goodwill must not come only as a response, it must be unprompted; it must also exceed the boundaries of India-Pakistan matches and encompass sport as a whole.
No pressure on him at the moment Murali doesn't dream about records, but hopes one day he will be the record holder.
Will Pietersen make it to the Ashes?"The way that Pietersen took on the South African crowds, and everyone else, was a big plus. He is a boy who likes a contest. You can see when he bats that he thinks on his feet, where he wants to hit it and also exactly how he will hit it there. But it is a bit different when the ball is whistling around your ears and it is your first Test," says coach Duncan Fletcher.
Giants who made lasting contributionsPAST ten years or so, cricket has changed, the sport is very competitive and players more hardened and professional in approach. During this period the role of science has grown, this is reflected in the greater say of the computer, the ...
Team Ferrari hard to beatANOTHER new season is ready to unfold. Other than the routine affairs — rule changes, drivers switching allegiance — there is an Indian connection to this year's championship. Further, two teams have new owners. Though Michael ... F-1 — dates & venues for 2005 2004 winner: Schumacher, Ferrari High downforce, with parallel straights and combination of physically demanding high and low-speed corners. Very hot, risk of tropical storms. April 3 — BAHRAIN Sakhir Circuit. 57 laps, 308.769 ... 2005 SEASON PREVIEW Drivers to watch FERRARI's Michael Schumacher will write another extraordinary chapter in the Formula One record books if he wins his eighth title this year. While Briton David Coulthard, runner-up in 2001 and winner of 13 races, is unlikely to pose a threat ... We will see a change in the rhythm of races this year — Pat Symonds THE following details what to look out for at the first race in Melbourne on March 6. ENGINES Engines must now last for two races, rather than just one, with any unscheduled change resulting in a 10-place penalty on the starting grid. ...
He must fight for the chance to finishNARAIN KARTHIKEYAN finds himself caught in a peculiar position. At 28 — on the brink of what is generally considered middle-age, so far as sport goes — he has finally made it to the starting line.
`I strongly feel that I am heading in the right direction' HE has been scorching the circuits for over a decade now. So it's no surprise that he has plenty to show for his efforts.
Hopkins plots a careful courseBERNARD HOPKINS was not electrifying, but he was efficient. With his 12-round unanimous decision over Howard Eastman, Hopkins continued one of the longest championship reigns in boxing history and said he looked forward to his next challenge. ... 
Kluft's way of spending spare timeCAROLINA KLUFT spends some of her spare time writing to the 10-year Kenyan boy she fosters. He says he likes to play soccer. She tells him she likes to run and jump. She doesn't mention the fact that she is the world and Olympic heptathlon ... Manchester United tops MANCHESTER UNITED remains the richest club in soccer, followed by Real Madrid. Chelsea has moved up to fourth place according to an independent report by accountants. Figures released by Deloitte and Touche for the 2003-2004 season showed that ...
The Sultans play true to nameIN the land of Nawabs, the Dilip Tirkey-led Hyderabad Sultans clinched honours in the inaugural edition of the Premier Hockey League championship with 19 points from eight matches, including six wins and two losses and won a purse of Rs. 30 lakhs. PHL TIER I CHAMPIONSHIP 
Chandigarh Dynamos emerges unscathedCHANDIGARH DYNAMOS turned out an impressive display remaining unbeaten in eight matches to emerge champions in the Tier II of the inaugural Premier Hockey League championship.
A star so simple and humble HE is known for his remarkable composure even under intense pressure on the field.
Enjoying every bit of their stayTHE inaugural edition of the Premier Hockey League held in Hyderabad's Gachibowli Complex gave a wonderful opportunity to the die-hard fans to see some of the big names display their skills even in their post-retirement phase.
Are soccer players scum?ARE soccer players, British soccer players, scum? Sir Alan Sugar, multi-millionaire owner of the Amstrad electronics firm Amstrad, for 10 years the Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, saving it from the clutches of the crooked impostor Robert Maxwell, is forcefully of that opinion.
Kluivert may not stay put in EnglandNEWCASTLE forward Patrick Kluivert has admitted he is not sure if he will stay in England after this summer following a less than impressive season so far with the St. James Park club. Kluivert, whose fourth-minute header knocked Chelsea out of ... EURO FLAVOUR Borussia Dortmund in dire straits BORUSSIA DORTMUND has reached agreement with its creditors on a rescue plan, giving the heavily indebted Bundesliga club a glimmer of hope of staving off bankruptcy. The plan was approved a day after the club reported record losses and debts ... EURO FLAVOUR 
Santini hits out at French playersFORMER France soccer coach Jacques Santini said in an interview that his players were indisciplined during Euro 2004. "At the Euro, the players did what they wanted. They decided the way of life inside the group,'' Santini told Sunday newspaper ... EURO FLAVOUR 
Shevchenko undergoes surgeryTHE AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko underwent a surgery, to fix a cheekbone fracture. The Milan club said it was not clear how long the Ukraine international would be sidelined. Shevchenko, recently named Europe's best player of 2004, was ...
His love for the game keeps him going THERE cannot be a better person than C. Jayashankar Menon, 37, to talk about Indian basketball.
Among the elite AFTER Viswanathan Anand and K. Sasikiran, it is now the turn of P. Hari Krishna to make his presence felt among the chess elite.
CPT, S. Rly. bag titlesCOCHIN PORT TRUST won the men's title in the 20th edition of the all-India invitation volleyball tournament sponsored by the Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and conducted jointly by the PSTS Foundation and the Tuticorin District Volleyball Association ...
Sir, — By winning the WTA title in Hyderabad our own Sania Mirza has made history. The first Indian woman to clinch the coveted title proved that she has ample talent and burning passion to play in the big league. This title winning ...
Skills apart, mental approach is vitalIT is essential for any youngster to develop the temperament and skill to play well against the fast bowlers. A lot will depend on the opportunities available to play against some real quick bowlers. However, in as much good technical skills are ...
JAYANT, RUNU SIGNAL NEW ORDERHE is tall and strong with the sturdy physique of a footballer. But four years ago, when archery coaches spotted Jayant Talukdar during a talent-hunting trip in Guwahati, they realised that he had not touched sport even with a bargepole.
Randhawa moves up in the Order of MeritWITH a creditable runner-up position in the $1.21 million Carlsberg Malaysian Open on the Asian Tour, winner of the Volvo Master of Asia-2004, Indian pro Jyoti Randhawa moves up to the third position in the 2005 Order of Merit. Randhawa's career ... 
O'Sullivan's fine runWORLD champion Ronnie O'Sullivan won his third title of the season with a 10-3 mauling of Scotland's John Higgins in the final of the British Masters at Wembley. The world number one added the Masters to his Grand Prix and Welsh Open crowns ... 
Armstrong eyeing 7th titleAFTER mulling the decision for more than six months, Lance Armstrong announced that he would compete in this year's Tour de France. Armstrong revealed his plans for the Tour, cycling's most prestigious race, and the 2005 season in a statement ... |
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