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We have to bounce back strongly, says Dravid
Rahul doing a great job: Sourav
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Proteas bowled over by fans Experimenting can backfire: Kapil
Shabbir, Malik reported for suspect action
India grab lead in golf World Cup
India go down to Tajikistan
Tania, Harika win
MP outclass AP
Mukesh tied 20th
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We have to bounce back strongly, says Dravid
Bangalore, November 17 “Yes, we have got to come back strongly and play good cricket," Dravid told reporters here. “I thought, we did well in the last game. The boys showed a lot of character and courage to fight back. I am very satisfied. We can take heart from that. If we do a few things, we will end up with better result.” India lost the first ODI to the tourists by five wickets at Hyderabad yesterday. The home team were 35 for five before Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Ajit Agarkar helped them score a respectable 249. Giving credit to the visitors for the win, Dravid said: “They played well. No doubt about that. They started well. They are a good team. We have no illusions about that. We are also playing some good cricket, and we are confident that if we can do a few things right, then we will be very competitive in the series. I predict that it’s going to be a close series.” The team was looking to improve its batting in the first 15 overs of the match and also cut down on the number of extras, he said. Asked about the extras conceded in the first game — India conceded 24 in Hyderabad, he said India had a very good series against Sri Lanka — which it won 6-1 — and did not concede too many extras. “I don’t think it’s a problem.” “More important is to do the right things, get your process right and get the preparations right”. Chappell showers praise on Rahul
Rahul Dravid believes he is the luckiest person in the world because he gets to play cricket, his passion, for a living. “I could not have asked for more”, Dravid said responding to reporters’ queries after the release of his biography, “The Nice Guy Who Finished First”, authored by Devendra Prabhudesai. Coach Greg Chappell, who released the book, described Dravid as a quality player, quality person with a great mind. “Dravid sums up things and situations very well and has a great deal of courage”. The former Australian captain said it was a “myth” perpetrated on the Indian public that Dravid was a “nice” guy. While it’s true that the Indian captain is quiet, soft-spoken and a wonderful human being, he does have a tough edge and is a strong personality, Chappell said. Dravid would not have been so successful had he not had a tough edge, argued Chappell, who recalled the Indian captain’s talk to team members on what he expected from them at the beginning of the series against Sri Lanka at Nagpur. “I have been saying and will continue to say that he has the qualities to become one of the great captains of Indian cricket”, Chappell said. “He has the courage, he has the talent; he is not only a role model for the team members but for all of us”.
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Rahul doing a great job: Sourav
Kolkata, November 17 “Dravid is doing a great job as captain,” Ganguly told newspersons here after a practice session. Asked how he rated his chances of coming back to the squad in the near future, Ganguly said, “I am playing domestic cricket. I am laying stress on fitness. My past record is also there.” Asked if he was eyeing the slot of an allrounder to make a comeback to the squad, Ganguly said he was prepared to fit into any role the team desired of him. “I have taken 14-15 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. I also scored a hundred. I am willing to play at any position. I am prepared to perform any role that the team wants me to,” Ganguly said. On whether his confidence was boosted by BCCI President Ranbir Singh Mahendra’s comments that the doors of the Indian team had not been shut on him, Ganguly said, “I don’t want to comment on this. I only want to continue scoring runs. But yes, it does feel good to hear such encouraging words”.
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Proteas bowled over by fans
Saharanpur, November 17 The South Africans — coach Micky Arthur, cricketers Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Justin Kemp, Justin Ontong and Johan Botha — enjoyed a horse carriage ride with people cheering them on the roadside. The players were welcomed at a grand gathering at the B.R Ambedkar Stadium, where the cricketers, donning tikas and traditional turbans, swung to the tunes ‘Mere Desh ki Dharti’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. Thrilled with the affection of the people, South African skipper Graeme Smith said they would treasure the love showered on them by the people of Saharanpur. Earlier, the South Africans visited a local school and spent some time with the students, offering cricketing tips to
the kids. The team was here to attend the wedding of Sahara Computers’ Managing Director Atul Gupta’s brother. Movie star Anil Kapoor also graced the occasion. — PTI
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Experimenting can backfire: Kapil
New Delhi, November 17 “Changes are good when they are made in small doses... Too much experimentation could leave the team vulnerable and it may not know what hit them when things go against them,” Kapil told reporters here. The most important thing is to continue winning as it is a very good habit to have and instills confidence in the side, the legend said. “Rahul Dravid has led the side well and has responded to the added responsibility in a positive manner. Not only has his personal form been good, but he has also succeeded in getting the best out of the other members of the side,” Kapil said on the sidelines of a function where he was appointed the brand ambassador of the Special Olympics movement.
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Australia seize the initiative
Hobart, November 17 Glenn McGrath captured four wickets and Brett Lee and Stuart MacGill grabbed three each as the Australian bowlers ripped through the brittle West Indian batting lineup after tea on the opening day.
The Australians then piled on 60 without loss to reach stumps trailing by just 89 runs with Matthew Hayden making 31 not out and Mike Hussey an unbeaten 26. West Indies, already 1-0 down in the three-match series after they were thrashed by 379 runs in Brisbane, showed none of the necessary fight needed to challenge the Australians as they collapsed to be all out inside 70 overs with the last seven wickets tumbling for just 30 runs. Seven of their 11 players failed to reach double-figures and only Chris Gayle (56) and the captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul (39) managed to make more than 15 as the visitors wilted under the relentless pressure applied by the Australian bowling attack. McGrath dismissed Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan (2), Marlon Samuels (5) and Fidel Edwards (0) to finish with figures of 4-31 while Lee removed Devon Smith (4), Brian Lara (13) and Darren Powell (15) to take 3-32 and MacGill got rid of Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo (3) and Denesh Ramdin (2) in his 3-18. The only batsmen to show any sustained resistance were Gayle and Chanderpaul, who scored more than half the team’s total and shared a fourth-wicket stand of 59 runs when Gayle began batting for the second time. The opener initially retired on 18 after suddenly feeling ill but returned to the crease when the third wicket fell after lunch to help rebuild the innings with a defiant half-century. Scoreboard West Indies (1st innings) Gayle lbw McGrath 56 Smith b Lee 4 Sarwan c Gilchrist b McGrath 2 Lara lbw b Lee 13 Chanderpaul c Hodge Samuels c Gilchrist b McGrath 5 Bravo c Hodge b MacGill 3 Ramdin c Warne b MacGill 2 Powell c Gilchrist b Lee 15 Edwards c Symonds b McGrath 0 Collymore not out 3 Extras
(lb-3 nb-4) 7 Total (all out, 68.3 overs) 149 Fall of wickets:
1-15, 2-26, 3-60, 4-119, 5-119, 6-124, 7-126, 8-130, 9-141, 10-149. Bowling:
McGrath 23-9-31-4, Lee 13.3-6-32-3, Symonds 10-4-17-0, Warne 11-2-48-0, MacGill 11-3-18-3. Australia (1st innings) Hayden not out 31 Hussey not out 26 Extras
(nb-3) 3 Total (for no loss, 18 overs) 60 Bowling:
Edwards 6-1-22-0, Powell 8-1-32-0, Collymore 3-1-6-0, Bravo 1-1-0-0.
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Shabbir, Malik reported for suspect action
The duo were reported by on-field umpires Billy Bowden and Simon Taufel and TV umpire Asad Rauf, an ICC statement said here today. Shabbir, who took five wickets in Multan, was first reported in 1999 but he was cleared last month by the ICC to bowl again after being reported for the second time in May this year in the West Indies, while Malik’s action was last reported in October, 2004. The seamer will be suspended for a year if his action is deemed illegal, the statement said. If Malik is found to be bowling illegally, he will also be suspended from bowling in international cricket for a year but can apply to be re-assessed at any time during that period. Match referee Roshan Mahanama said in the statement that the duo would be permitted to play international cricket pending the outcome of independent biomechanical analysis. “The match officials expressed concern about their bowling actions during certain stages of this match when viewing these with the naked eye. This has led the officials to request the ICC to commission biomechanical reports into their actions in accordance with the new process introduced earlier this year,” Mahanama said. In the case of Shabbir, the field umpires were satisfied that his action was legal when he bowled in the nets and in the early part of the match. But they noted a deterioration during the third day’s play, when he took four wickets, and suspected that his action may have become illegal. The report of the match officials expressed concern that they could see extension in the elbow while Malik was bowling with a “stop and prop” method of delivery. Both bowlers will now undergo independent analysis of their actions by a member of the ICC’s panel of human movement specialists. This would involve a detailed comparison between the action of the bowler in the laboratory and the action he used in the match in which he was reported. The report will be handled under the ICC’s revised bowling review process that was introduced in March, 2005. Both players will be allowed to play international cricket — including the next Test against England —should they be selected. At any time during this period they are subject to being called on the field in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, the statement said.
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India grab lead in golf World Cup
Vilamoura (Portugal), November 17 “This will be big news back home. We love team games but it is normally through cricket. This will be huge for the game,” said Atwal. “No one expects our team to do well or win,” he said. “India has been in the World Cup before and not really done much. “I don’t think people know that we have a decent team.” India has only once before made worldwide golfing headlines when they beat Scotland and Colin Montgomerie, in 1996 to provide a shock result in the Dunhill Cup. Gaurav Ghei beat Montgomerie and Jeev Milkha Singh beat former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart, to put out Scotland nine years ago. Atwal collected seven birdies and Randhawa weighed in with an eagle and four birdies. For four-time winners Australia, Scandinavian Masters winner Hensby picked up seven birdies and Lonard five. — Reuters
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India go down to Tajikistan
New Delhi, November 17 Tajikistan looked like romping home with a facile victory when they ran up a 3-0 lead by half time. But India ran them close on resumption though they failed to score a third goal which robbed them of a place in the final round. India needed only a draw to qualify, after defeating Pakistan 9-0, and Tajikistan just about scraping past Pakistan by a lone goal. The absence of captain Hira Lal Chetri, who had injured his knee in the match against Pakistan, was felt by India as their midfield did not click, the forwards failed, and the defence was porous. The tall and agile striker, Karaev Ulugbek, scored the first goal when he headed home following a corner by Yusupov Buzurgmekhr. Karaev was so quick in his reaction that the Indian defenders could only stand and stare as he rose high and nodded in. Four minutes later, the Indians went 0-2 down when captain Shohzukhurov Samad’s free kick from the top of the box sailed over the defensive wall, and landed in the far corner, beyond the reach of the outstretched hands of Indian custodian Susai Augustine. India’s fate looked as good as sealed when Karaev Ulugbek struck the third goal two minutes before the half time hooter when he chested down a free kick, stepped forward and blasted in a powerful rightfooter. But the match took a surprise turn when the Indian boys started attacking on resumption. But they muffed at least four sitters. The substitution of Moazzam with Satish Kumar had a salutory effect as Satish injected life into the attack. He and Arjun Tudu, another substitute, formed such a lethal combination that India’s first goal came when Tudu shot in on the run, off a cross from Satish, in the 29th minute. Two minutes later, India struck again when Minto Boro took a corner kick, which he tapped towards Satish, whose shot was blocked by custodian Berdiev Farrukh. As the ball fell free, Khangembamthoi Singh latched onto it, and powered in with a booming drive. |
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Tania, Harika win
Istanbul, November 17 Playing with black, Tania and her Russian opponent, Woman International Master Weshcheriakova Evgenia went into the Sicilian Kann lines after a few moves. After passing the first time control with consummate ease, Tania attacked the white king from all sides of the board and gave continuous checks, forcing Evgenia accept defeat on the 51st move. Tania is now on the seventh spot with five points and is only a point behind the leader Gu Xiaobing. Meanwhile, Harika played a long game against Szczepkowska Karina of Poland. Playing with black, Harika maintained pressure on her opponent in the Sicilian Closed game. She attacked the white king and gave check for six continuous moves in the endgame before her opponent crumbled.
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MP outclass AP
Dhanbad, November 17 Playing at the Nisra Jagrit stadium, Madhya Pradesh dominated the proceedings throughout the match to walk away with full points. Meenu Khan and Priyanka scored two each, while Sheela Singh netted one. MP girls took the lead in the very third minute through Meenu Khan before Sheela Singh increased the margin in the seventh minute. Priyanka netted in 25th and 27th minutes as MP went up 4-0 at the breather.
Meenu Khan netted her second and her team’s fifth goal in the 50th minute of play. — PTI |
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Mukesh tied 20th
Hanoi, November 17 Chandigarh-based Harmeet Kahlon carded one-over 73 for the tied 30th spot. Firoz Ali and Amandeep Johl carded identical three-over 75 to finish tied 46th, while the trio of Arjun Singh, Digvijay Singh and Gurbaaz Mann are tied 59th.— UNI |
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