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Saina sails to quarters of Japan Open, others disappoint

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal emerged as the lone survivor for India at the Japan Open, defeating Mingtian Fu of Singapore in straight-games to reach the quarterfinals of the women`s singles competition a...

Posted On: Sep 23, 2011 | Comments : 0

Depleted Mumbai take on Chennai's might

Sans talismanic skipper Sachin Tendulkar and some other key players, a depleted Mumbai Indians will face title-holders Chennai Super Kings in their tough lung-opener of the Champions League Twenty20 o...

Posted On: Sep 23, 2011 | Comments : 0

Molinari confirms for Indian Open

Italy's Edoardo Molinari, ranked 53 in the world, will be the prize-catch of the $1.25 million Hero Indian Open golf championship that opens that Delhi Golf Club course here on October 13. Molinar...

Posted On: Sep 22, 2011 | Comments : 0

India colts captain Bawne dropped after age fudging

The BCCI was left red-faced after Maharashtra batsman Ankit Bawne, who was named captain of the India U-19 squad for a quadrangular tournament, had to be dropped following revelations that he provided...

Posted On: Sep 22, 2011 | Comments : 0

Sachin Tendulkar’s letter to the International Cricket Council was just too nice for spice

A letter sits with the head of the International Cricket Council Haroon Lorgat. A well-thought out blueprint for the future of 50-over cricket, from Sachin Tendulkar. I hope it really is a handwritten...

Posted On: Sep 22, 2011 | Comments : 0

Indian shuttlers disappoint in Japan

Indian shuttlers had a disappointing day at the Japan Open with all four qualifiers failing to make it to the main draw of the Super Series event on Tuesday. Four Indians -- RMV Gurusaidutt, Anand paw...

Posted On: Sep 21, 2011 | Comments : 0

I hardly have any time to teach my children: Sachin

He said although he gives cricketing tips to his son Arjun and guides Sara in tennis, the studies of the two kids were looked after by his wife Anjali. "I hardly have any time to teach my childre...

Posted On: Sep 19, 2011 | Comments : 0

Straight drive is my favourite shot: Sachin Tendulkar

Bowlers never like batsmen hitting them past their follow through and this is exactly what Indian veteran Sachin Tendulkar likes as his favourite stroke is the straight driven boundary. "My favou...

Posted On: Sep 19, 2011 | Comments : 0

Yuvraj remains in awe of Sachin

Yuvraj Singh has partnered Sachin Tendulkar in several matches but the south-paw continues to be in awe of his senior team-mate. Yuvraj was all praise for Tendulkar in NDTV's Support My School cam...

Posted On: Sep 19, 2011 | Comments : 0

Maken assures to look into World Cup sponsorship payment: FIH

International Hockey Federation has received an assurance from Sports Minister Ajay Maken that he will intervene in Indian Hockey Confederation`s (IHC) threat to block sponsorship payment of USD 486,0...

Posted On: Sep 17, 2011 | Comments : 0
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