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Paes, home conditions keep India ahead
Kolkata: A recharged Leander Paes, the oppressive heat and humidity, plus local
advantage tilt the balance heavily in India's favour as they clash with New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania group-I second round tie
beginning here on Friday.
Paes to open against Nielsen, Bopanna to take on Hunt
Kolkata: India's star campaigner Leander Paes will play the opening singles against New Zealand's Marc Nielsen in the Asia-Oceania group-I second round Davis Cup tie at the South Club here on Friday. Rohan Bopanna will play the second singles later on the opening day against Alistair Hunt, as per the draw decided on Thursday.
National
Award a recognition to the game, says elated Mukesh
New Delhi: Hockey player Mukesh Kumar on Thursday said the Padma Shri award which he received was a recognition to the entire hockey fraternity of the country.
Cricket
Graded payment a distant dream for Indian cricketers
Jaipur: Even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released more than Rs 12
crore in pending match fees for the Indian cricketers, there are no signs of the much-awaited graded payment system being implemented in the near future.
Wasim impressed by "progressive" Hampshire
London: Pakistani great Wasim Akram said on Thursday the attitude of Hampshire had been a key
factor in his signing for the southern English county.
Tendulkar locked in a legal battle with CA
Mumbai: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday deposed before a five-member
disciplinary committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in response to a complaint
filed by him against his Chartered Accountant Madhav Bhatkhande over a financial dispute.
Elite 'C' restricts Plate 'A' to 241 for 8
Hyderabad: Despite a defiant 98 by Abhijit Kale, star-studded Elite 'C' restricted Plate 'A' to 241
for 8 on the opening day of the four-day Duleep Trophy match at the Gymkhana grounds on
Thursday.
Pathan Jr, Sarandeep bundle out Elite 'B' for 219
Bangalore: Elite 'A' bowlers Irfan Pathan junior and Sarandeep Singh did a good job picking up
three wickets apiece and bundled out Elite 'B' for 219 on the opening day of its Duleep Trophy
encounter on Thursday.
Jacques Kallis pulls out of Bangladesh tour
Durban: South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has pulled out of the tour to Bangladesh due to an illness to a family member.
"It’s definitely not breast cancer but is linked to it"
Sydney: The wife of Glenn McGrath was not suffering a recurrence of breast cancer which caused her to undergo surgery six years ago; the Australian cricketer's manager was reported as saying in Sydney on Thursday.
Jane diagnosed with hip cancer, Williams in for McGrath
Sydney: Paceman Brad Williams was called in on Thursday as cover for Glenn McGrath on Australia's cricket tour to the West Indies after McGrath returned home to be with his indisposed wife. McGrath was granted leave to return home after he received medical advice about his wife, Jane, on Wednesday.
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