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Irfan knocking on India's door

When Irfan Pathan was dropped thrice (on 4, 8 and 16) during his stay at the crease on the second day of Baroda's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi here on Tuesday, he knew that this would be his d...

Posted On: Dec 01, 2011 | Comments : 0

Six Indian hockey players opt out of World Series Hockey

DNA Correspondent l MUMBAI In what could be a big blow to the World Series Hockey (WSH), six Indian players have confirmed their unavailability for the inaugural edition of the eight-city event. Capta...

Posted On: Dec 01, 2011 | Comments : 0

Post-knee surgery, Sania Mirza joins Fed Cup camp in Delhi

It's been six days since a fit-again Sania Mirza returned to the court and the enthusiasm is already visible in the way she is putting in long hours at practice with the sole aim of hitting top ge...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

Virender Sehwag applauds Rohit and tail-enders for resilience

Captain Virender Sehwag on Tuesday applauded Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja for batting sensibly and adding 83 priceless runs for the sixth wicket that were instrumental in India edging past the Wes...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

Delhi Wizards fourth team to play in World Series Hockey

Delhi Wizards joined Karnataka Lions, Chennai Cheetahs and Pune Strykers as the latest team to take part in the World Series Hockey tournament starting next month in various venues in the country. Wiz...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

Litmus test for Rohit Down Under

He was poised to make his Test debut last February when fate struck a cruel blow. A freak injury on the eve of the opening Test against South Africa in Nagpur meant Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the m...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

Leander to Yuvi: I know what it's like to suffer

India tennis ace Leander Paes empathised with India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who recently underwent tense moments after a lump was detected over his left lung. "I was shocked to hear about Yuvraj ...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

India rout Poland 7-0 in Champs Challenge hockey

Tushar Khandekar and Yuvraj Walmiki scored two goals each as India spanked Poland 7-0 to enhance their chances of finishing on top of group A in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament, here on Tues...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

Zaheer slams Mumbai coach, selector for dropping Agarkar

India pace ace Zaheer Khan has come to the defence of Mumbai teammate Ajit Agarkar, who left the team in Cuttack after he was not in captain Wasim Jaffer and coach Sulakshan Kulkarni's playing XI ...

Posted On: Nov 30, 2011 | Comments : 0

India paceman Kumar ruled out of Windies ODI

India paceman Praveen Kumar has been ruled out of Tuesday's first one-day international (ODI) against West Indies through injury. Stand-in captain Virender Sehwag, who will lead the hosts in the f...

Posted On: Nov 29, 2011 | Comments : 0
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