'I missed bowling during the first Test'

HYDERABAD: Shane Watson has realised he can never give up bowling completely in his career after watching his teammates getting butchered by the Indian batsmen during the first Test, which left the Australian all-rounder with a temptation to start rolling...

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Would have traded 175 for win: Sachin

NEW DELHI: Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar says he would have "gladly traded" his knock of 175 against Australia in 2009 for an Indian victory even though he "certainly" rates it as one of the very best in his glorious ODI career.Chasing 351 runs in...

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Force India give Sutil 2nd chance in F1

LONDON: Adrian Sutil sealed his Formula One comeback on Thursday with Force India announcing they had given the 30-year-old German racer a second chance as team mate to Britain's Paul Di Resta this season.The Silverstone-based team said in a long-awaited...

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Bopanna, Bhupathi to clash in semifinals

DUBAI: Long time friends Rohan Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi set up the semifinal clash of the Dubai Tennis Championships against each other after winning quarterfinals with their respective partners, on Thursday.Unseeded Bopanna and Ram hit seven aces...

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We feel safe in Hyderabad, says Warner

HYDERABAD: Australia's diminutive opener David Warner said he felt safe in the city despite heightened security measures after last week's twin bombings that left 15 dead and more than 100 injured.Despite concerns, the Indian cricket board did not shift...

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Arthur admits difficult selection dilemma

HYDERABAD: Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur conceded that his team made a mistake by not going in with two spinners in the lost opening Test against India but it remains a "difficult" selection dilemma for the second match as well due to the pacers'...

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Hayden feels a tiger resides inside Sachin

NEW DELHI: A tiger resides inside the "little" frame of Sachin Tendulkar, feels former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden, who saw it when he started playing against the Indian veteran."I probably first heard Sachin's name in the early '90s. The one thing...

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India move to 4th spot in Test rankings

DUBAI: India moved up a rung to fourth in the ICC Test rankings for teams replacing Pakistan, while veteran Sachin Tendulkar jumped three places to be 17th in the batsmen's chart announced on Wednesday.Rankings: Team | Allrounders | Bowlers | BatsmenAmong...

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Messi failing Barca when they need him

MADRID: Lionel Messi has rarely been accused of failing to deliver in big games, having scored in two European Cup finals, but after subdued performances against AC Milan and Real Madrid, questions are being asked.The four-times World Player of the Year...

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Adrian Sutil gets nod over Bianchi: Agent

PARIS: Force India has chosen Adrian Sutil as one of its main drivers for the new Formula One season over Jules Bianchi, the French rookie's agent said on Wednesday, signalling a return for the German after a 12-month absence.Nicolas Todt, whose father...

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Sports ministry clears Azlan Shah trip

NEW DELHI: The sports ministry on Tuesday overruled the Sports Authority of India's decision not to clear Indian men hockey team's trip to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a stern warning to Hockey India (HI) not to overshoot its budget in future.The sports...

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We were 'outplayed' by India, says Clarke

CHENNAI: Australian captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday conceded that it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni's double century that turned out to be a game-changer as they were completely outplayed by India in the first Test."They outplayed us. Mahendra Singh Dhoni...

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India withdraw from Azlan Shah Cup

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions India were on Tuesday forced to withdraw from next month's prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament after the Sports Authority of India refused to bear the travel expenditure of the national team.According to...

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Need to give more time to Sehwag: Dhoni

CHENNAI: Virender Sehwag's patchy form continued but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni still believes that the senior opener should be given more time to get back to form as he is a match-winner.Asked about the performance of Sehwag, who played in the Test...

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Dhoni has become more assertive: Sunny

CHENNAI: Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar said captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become more assertive and added that the faith shown on him by the Board and the selectors will spur him to do better."If the captain has the confidence of the board and the...

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Fencers to play under foreign banner

NEW DELHI: Left to themselves to find the resources to participate in next month's Asian Junior and Cadet Championships in Thailand, the Indian fencers finally managed to raise funds and will now take part in the event under Fencing Confederation of...

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Aus survive to reach 232/9 at stumps

CHENNAI: India inched closer towards a comprehensive victory in the first Test against Australia but debutant Moises Henriques delayed the inevitable with a fighting undefeated 75 on a difficult track to take the match into the fifth and final day.Scorecard...

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Akram steps down from KKR post

NEW DELHI: Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram on Monday stepped down from the post of mentor and bowling coach of IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders citing personal reasons.Akram has been an integral part of the team for the past three seasons and also...

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'Credit to down Aus goes to everyone'

CHENNAI: The Australian by nature play aggressive cricket and the credit to humble them goes to the whole team, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Monday.Australia are on the verge of losing the series-opener as they have a mere 40-run lead with...

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India take outright lead in ODI ranking

DUBAI: Team India took an outright lead on top of the one-day table following England's 2-1 victory in the three-match series against New Zealand, which saw them lose two ratings points in the latest ICC ODI Championship ranking on Monday.ODI Rankings:...

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Dhoni's double ton takes India to 515/8

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave an exhibition of blistering strokeplay to hit a career-best undefeated 206 while Virat Kohli cracked 107 as India rode on their captain's batting brilliance to gain control of the first cricket Test against Australia...

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Yogeshwar seethes over IOC's decision

CHANDIGARH: Yogeshwar Dutt, Indian Olympic grappler and 2012 Olympics bronze medallist, has strongly objected to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to exclude the sport from the 2020 event.Indian Olympic wrestlers and winners have termed...

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Ashwin fined for pad with more logos

CHENNAI: Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Sunday fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct relating to clothing and equipment while batting on the third day of the opening Test against Australia.Ashwin, who...

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I can become No. 1 again, says Federer

DUBAI: Roger Federer bristled a little when it was suggested to him that his days as world number one might be at an end because of his reduced schedule, and only a few seconds were needed for him to knock that idea back.The 31-year-old top-ranking record-holder...

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'Indians showed how to bat on this pitch'

CHENNAI: After being hammered around the park on Sunday, Australian wicket-keeper Matthew Wade said Indian batsmen showed them how to bat on such a pitch which is deteriorating fast but still has lot of runs in it.India scored 333 runs on day three of...

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Saina seeded second at All England

NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Saina Nehwal is seeded second behind Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women's singles at the All England Badminton Championships, starting in Birmingham March 5.Saina's best performance at the Premier Super Series tournament came...

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I got out at the wrong time, says Pujara

CHENNAI: Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday said he got out at the "wrong time" after doing all the hard work on the second day of the first cricket Test against Australia.India finished the day at 182 for three in reply to Australia's first-innings...

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Mahi Racing aims pole finish in 1st race

PHILIP ISLAND (Australia): India's first World Superbike team, Mahi Racing made a strong start to its World Supersport Championship campaign with its riders - Kenan Sofuoglu and Fabien Foret - claiming second and third spots respectively on the starting...

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Wanted to bounce out Sachin: Pattinson

CHENNAI: Young Australian pacer James Pattinson on Saturday said that he tried to attack Sachin Tendulkar with a barrage of bouncers but with the veteran Indian batsman picking him early, he had to change the plan on the second day of the first cricket...

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AIBA allows Indian boxers to participate

NEW DELHI: The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) has decided to allow Indian boxers to participate in competitions approved by it under its flag, reversing the world body's earlier decision to bar them in the aftermath of the country's ban by the...

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Clarke's unbeaten ton takes Aus to 316/7

CHENNAI: Captain Michael Clarke led from the front with a sparkling unbeaten century under pressure as Australia recovered from a precarious position to post a respectable 316 for seven on the opening day of the first Test against India on Friday.Scorecard...

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I'm no quitter, says defiant Wenger

LONDON: Arsene Wenger insists he has no intention of quitting Arsenal despite growing criticism of the Gunners' boss after the worst season of his 17-year reign in north London.Wenger has been under fire from fans and pundits for much of the season,...

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Sachin, Viru back squash's Olympic bid

CHENNAI: Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh are backing inclusion of squash in the Olympic programme for the 2020 Summer Games.Ahead of the first Test against Australia, the three Indian cricketers posted their picture on...

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Somdev, Yuki may return for Davis Cup

NEW DELHI: Top singles players Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri are likely to return to the Indian Davis Cup team as the national selectors meet to pick the squad for the tie against Indonesia on Saturday.In the absence of 11 top players, India had...

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'Need to pack them off within 30 runs'

CHENNAI: India's man of the moment Ravichandran Ashwin feels that Michael Clarke's sureshot dismissal could have reduced Australia's score by atleast 70 runs but they need to pack off the visitors within another 30 runs at the start of the second day."I...

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