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Manisha Malhotra qualifies for WTA singles
Hyderabad: Manisha Malhotra defeated Jin-Hi-Kim of Korea 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 to qualify for the $ 140,000,WTA Indian Open singles tournament to be inaugurated later on Monday at the Lal Bahadur Indoor Stadium tennis complex.

National
East Bengal edges past Dempo Sports Club 3-2
Kolkata: Nigerian striker Mike Okoro scored a brace as East Bengal continued its winning spree by overcoming a spirited challenge from Dempo Sports Club 3-2 in a fast paced encounter of the seventh National Football League at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.

Cricket
Ranji round up: Assam in drivers seat
Guwahati: A career best 175 by Kiran Pawar propelled Assam to a commanding position with an overall first innings lead of 258 at the end of the penultimate day's play of the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

Brave front - Ignore India at your own peril: Dravid
Durban: It would be a fallacy to write off India on the basis of its performance in New Zealand and the team would get back to its best in the lead-up games, the first of which starts at Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, vice-captain Rahul Dravid said.

South African scare: Kallis undergoes X-ray on big toe
Cape Town: South African star batsman Jacques Kallis on Monday went to have a bruised toe X-rayed, less than a week before the hosts' World Cup opener against the West Indies, the squad's physiotherapist said.

I'll continue to play natural, attacking game: Sehwag
Durban: Undeterred by criticism that he often throws away his wicket by playing rash strokes, India's swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag on Monday said that he would continue to play his natural "attacking" game in the World Cup.

Toe-crushing, Pakistan skipper Waqar seeks 'Cup of Joy'
Karachi: Pakistan skipper and ace fast bowler Waqar Younis craves for a "cup full of joy" in South Africa after having had nightmarish experiences in previous World Cups.

Class-act Sachin can bat at any position & score: Kapil
New Delhi: Even as the argument continues over master batsman Sachin Tendulkar's position in the batting order, Kapil Dev, India's only World Cup winning captain in 1983, on Monday said a batsman of Tendulkar's class can play at any position in the batting order.

England's Zimbabwe boycott threat distressing: Mbeki
London: South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Sunday a threatened World Cup boycott of Zimbabwe by England's cricketers was "distressing".

Fix free matches: Tight security ring around teams
Durban: The Indian cricket team and other participants of the World Cup are surrounded by a tight security cordon in order to ensure that the players are not only protected against any acts of terrorism but also against unscrupulous bookies.

Veteran of 5 shows, Akram plans memorable Cup swansong
Karachi: Veteran Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram hopes to make his fifth and final World Cup appearance memorable by helping his team emerge triumphant in the mega event.

Australia steps up pressure for boycott of Zim games
Sydney: The Australian government on Monday stepped up its pressure for a boycott of World Cup matches in Zimbabwe, offering to consider financial compensation for cancelled matches.

I'll give off my best against the Aussies, warns Akhtar
Karachi: Pakistani speed demon Shoaib Akhtar has sounded a warning to Australian stroke-makers, saying he plans to give a special performance against the best during the World Cup.

I'll talk about my future after World Cup, says Srinath
Durban: His desire of playing in his fourth World Cup close to being realised, speedster Javagal Srinath on Sunday said he would decide on the future of his cricketing career once the tournament was over.

Batting wizard Tendulkar poised to set World Cup ablaze
New Delhi: India may boast an array of devastating stroke-makers in its ranks, but Sachin Tendulkar remains the prime target of rival bowlers in the World Cup.

Unflappable Dravid vital cog in Indian batting machine
New Delhi: Rahul Dravid is not amused when he is considered one of the aces in the Indian batting line-up for the World Cup in South Africa. Nor does he lose his head when he is praised for his technique and temperament.

Enigmatic Ganguly may open bag of surprises at WC
New Delhi: Saurav Ganguly has sprung so many surprises both as a batsman and captain that few are willing to bet on how he will perform during the World Cup in South Africa.

Indians look forward to local fan support during games
Durban: appreciating the large-scale support for them in South Africa, Indian cricket players on Sunday said they were expecting the local fans to back them throughout the World Cup beginning this weekend.

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