Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pattinson declares himself fit for ODI tri-series

Pattinson declares himself fit for ODI tri-series

Pattinson declares himself fit for ODI tri-series

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Australian pace sensation James Pattinson, who was ruled out midway through the ongoing Test series against India due to a foot injury, has declared himself fit for the upcoming ODIs saying that he has recovered quicker than expected.

Rain halts NZ charge against Zimbabwe

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Torrential rain dashed New Zealand`s hopes of building an imposing first-innings lead in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, with an injury to captain Ross Taylor further frustrating the home side.

Murray relishing Djokovic challenge

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Britain`s world number four Andy Murray is acutely aware of the damage Novak Djokovic can inflict on the blue hardcourts at Melbourne Park.

Five thousand toilet brushes on Village shopping list

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As shopping lists go, the one compiled by the London 2012 Olympics organising committee (LOCOG) for the furnishing and stocking of its newly-acquired Olympic Village is a lengthy one.

Hogg lands in controversy over Muslim slur on twitter

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Former Australian cricketer Rodney Hogg found himself in the middle of a controversy over an offensive tweet about Muslims which was described as "more than despicable" by the leader of an Islamic group.

NASCAR wants to reduce two-car drafting this year

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Since the system isn`t broken, NASCAR officials have no plans to change it â€" at least nothing radical.

Appoint a psychologist for Indian Archery team: Tarundeep

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Archer Tarundeep Rai strongly advocated appointment of a psychologist for the Indian archery team.

Memorial exposes anger over Paterno`s treatment

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The near-capacity crowd of 12,000 seemed to be just waiting for somebody to bring up the subject. Finally, when someone rose in Joe Paterno`s defense to argue that he had been made a scapegoat, the audience was instantly on its feet, applauding thunderously.

London Olympics: UK surprised over India’s silence on Dow

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The row over Dow Chemical`s sponsorship of London Olympics escalated with the commissioner of an ethics watchdog resigning over its links to the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster even as UK politicians expressed surprise over India’s silence on the issue.

Mickelson dumbfounded after woeful Torrey Pines start

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Phil Mickelson, an unabashed fan of Torrey Pines where he has triumphed three times, was totally perplexed after battling to a five-over-par 77 in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Akhtar gives a thumbs down to Abu Dhabi cricket ground

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Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar says the cricket ground in Abu Dhabi, where Pakistan and England are engaged in a Test match, does not suit fast bowlers much.

Ashraf hopes to host international cricket at Pakistan soon

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It is nearly three years that international criket has not been played in Pakistan and PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf hoped that the current Test rubber against England at Abu Dhabi would be their last home series at an offshore venue.

Sri Lankan captaincy only for short time: Jayawardene

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Mahela Jayawardene said he has taken up the Sri Lanka captaincy for a short term and rejected rumours that there was an internal bickering in the side.

Paterno`s long goodbye ends with public memorial

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The son of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno told 10,000 mourners his father died "with a clear conscience," and former players shared why they worshipped the man in a final goodbye to the legendary "JoePa."

AC Milan reach semis in Italian Cup

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AC Milan rallied past Lazio 3-1 night behind goals by Robinho, Clarence Seedorf and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to advance to the Italian Cup semifinals.

Valencia`s Piatti helps secure King`s Cup semi with Barca

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Valencia`s Pablo Piatti scored twice to set up a meeting with Barcelona in the King`s Cup semi-finals after helping his side to a 7-1 aggregate win at city rivals Levante.

Adelaide Test live score: Laxman falls, India 162/5

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Live updates of Day 4 of Adelaide Test between India and Australia.

Afridi plans double-wicket tourney in Pakistan

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Desperate to get international cricket back to Pakistan, former captain Shahid Afridi is thinking of organising a double-wicket competition, involving players from different countries, in the country.

Day 3 Statistical highlights: India Vs Australia

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Statistical highlights of the third day`s play in the fourth and final cricket Test between India and Australia.

Ponting to sue Indian software firm: Report

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Angry over using his face in a mobile phone application without permission, veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting is mulling to sue an Indian software company, according to reports.

Virat swearing at Australians after Test ton kiddish: Sunny

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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar disapproved of young batsman Virat Kohli swearing at the Australian players after scoring a century in the final cricket Test at Adelaide, terming it as "school kid" temperament.

Raghunath Rau passes away

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Noted cricket writer Raghunath Rau passed away at a city hospital following a prolonged illness. He was 67.

Atwal, Chopra for Torrey Pines

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Arjun Atwal, who has missed the cut in his first two starts this season, starts the third one at the Farmers Insurance at Torrey Pines with hopes of bettering the result of last two years, when he missed the cut at this event.

Gangjee leads, Kapur tied 2nd at Kensville Challenge

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Rahil Gangjee raised hopes of another Indian win at the second edition of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge as he turned in an impressive four-under 68 on the opening day to emerge as the sole leader in the European Challenge Tour event.

Slow start for Chowrasia, Jeev at Abu Dhabi

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The Indian duo of SSP Chowrasia and Jeev Milkha Singh had a disappointing start at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships as they carded 74 and 75 respectively on the opening day of the Middle East swing on the European Tour on Thursday.

Harikrishna get the better of Vocaturo; in sight of title

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Asian champion P Harikrishna made another stride towards his maiden title in the Group B of Tata Steel chess tournament by beating Daniele Vocaturo of Italy in the tenth round.

Cricket now about corporate governance, not bat and ball: Ali

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Former South African cricket supremo Ali Bacher feels corporate governance has now taken precedence over bat and ball in international cricket.

Ontong recalled into national team for NZ tour

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Justin Ontong`s special ability as a tail-ender earned him a return to the South African cricket team after a break of three years.

Sharapova feared career was over

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Maria Sharapova revealed how she feared injury may have ended her career after her revival took another step forward when she reached the Australian Open final.

Ranatunga slams Sri Lanka sacking of Marsh

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Legendary Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga slammed his country`s sacking of Australian coach Geoff Marsh as "disgraceful" and "unprofessional".

Chhetri return to bolster Mohun Bagan

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Bolstered by the return of a fit-again Sunil Chhetri, Mohun Bagan would look to arrest their slide when they take on a struggling Pailan Arrows in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Injury hit Churchill look for win against East Bengal

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Injury-hit Churchill Brothers will find the going tough in the absence of their three key players when they take on title aspirants East Bengal in a 17th round I-League clash at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda.

Siddle relieved to claim maiden fifer against India

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Australia`s pace spearhead Peter Siddle is relieved to scalp maiden five-wicket haul against India, saying the hard work he has put in this summer has finally paid off.

Cook misses hundred before Pakistan fight back

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England opener Alastair Cook missed a century by six runs and Jonathan Trott made a half-century before Pakistan hit back with four wickets in the last session in the second Test.

Muralitharan to play for any team in IPL `with whole heart`

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Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday said he is ready to give his best for any team that opts for him in the Indian Premier League auction to be held on February 4.

Aussies sledge when they get frustrated: Kohli

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Centurion Virat Kohli today lashed out at the Australian players for "constantly" indulging in sledging and the local fans Down Under for not treating the Indian cricketers with respect.

Pallikal storms into final of Tournament of Champions

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Dipika Pallikal on Thursday became the first Indian ever to reach the summit clash of a Silver event when she clinched a three-set thriller against New Zealand`s Jaclyn Hawkes to march into the final of the Tournament of Champions squash meet in New York.

Paes-Stepanek enter men`s doubles final

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Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek stunned second seeds Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Canadian Daniel Nestor to enter the final of the men`s doubles event at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Graham Ford appointed Sri Lanka coach

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Graham Ford has been appointed coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, with the triangular ODI series in Australia next month going to be his first assignment.

Australian Open: Nadal conquers Federer to reach final

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Serving for the match in the fourth set, Rafael Nadal held his nerves against Roger Federer and advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2012.

Adelaide Test, Day 3: As it happened

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Australia once again dominated the proceedings on day 3 of the Adelaide Test.

Sharapova through to Australian Open final

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Fourth seed Maria Sharapova overcame a second set rally by Petra Kvitova to advance to her third Australian Open final with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory on Thursday.

Djokovic targets another Murray mauling

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Novak Djokovic will have no room for sentiment for Andy Murray in the Australian Open semi-finals as he attempts to repeat the tennis lesson he handed his old friend last year.

Rahul`s fluency of footwork, Viru`s hunger on decline: Ganguly

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Virender Sehwag`s "hunger to succeed" and veteran Rahul Dravid`s "fluency of footwork" is on the decline.

Napier Test: New Zealand 331/5 at stumps vs Zimbabwe on Day one

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Captain Ross Taylor struck his sixth Test century as New Zealand moved in fits and starts to 331-5 after being sent into bat on the opening day of the one-off rubber against Zimbabwe.

Adelaide Test: Australia edge ahead, Kohli slams maiden ton

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India were dismissed for 272 in their first innings as Siddle grabbed five-for and Kohli slammed a ton.
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