Archive for October, 2008
Badshahs back in form
After admirable show last season, the Lahore Badshahs are back in form in ICL’08 now. Ahmedabad Rockets take on the formidable Lahore Badshahs at the sparkling new ICL facility, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad. Experts predicted a high intensity encounter especially, looking into the fact that both sides were looking for a win to keep their [...]
Murray’s Second Title
There were gigantic names like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. But no myth could stop Britain’s Andy Murray to win his second Madrid Masters title in a row. The Briton, 21, followed up his semi-final win over Roger Federer with a 6-4 7-6 (8-6) victory. Simon struggled physically, having needed final set tie-breaks in his [...]
India are flying high with lead over 300 already
Almost nobody remembered his name before this performance. If Anil Kumble, the regular skipper was fit, Amit Mishra would have been easily left out. But this spinner made his presence felt clear and loud. After all, it does not everyday happen that you find Australia pushed to the wall. Amit Mishra had to wait six [...]
Red Hot Rooney
Manchester United had a relatively shaky start to their campaign this season but they were in full gears against West Broom while Wayne Rooney hit the form of his life. The visitors battled hard early on while Rooney had an effort disallowed. But the in-form England international cut inside Ryan Donk to fire a superb [...]
Tendulkar-Dada Again Came Good When It Mattered
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly hit half-centuries as India regained control on the first day of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia on Friday. Australia had threatened to grab the honours on the opening day in Mohali, left-arm paceman Mitchell Johnson picking up four top-order wickets in quick succession and triggering a [...]
Tendulkar on Top Rescued India
Sachin Tendulkar broke Brian Lara’s record for most Test runs just after tea on the first day of the second Test. He is the first and only 12000 run man in test cricket now. Congratulations to the great man. Take a bow.
Roger Federer through to the 3rd round
The world number two rallied from 5-3 down in the second set tie-break to win on his return from a five-week break. “I’m happy to be back on tour,” said the Swiss. “It was always going to be tough against Radek and he played a great second set.” Elsewhere, American qualifier Robby Ginepri battled to [...]
Dhaka Warriors lose second match too
Good form of Alok Kapali before leaving international cricket continued but his ton went in vein as Dhaka Warriors lose second match in succession at the ICL. The 7th match of the ICL 20s Indian Championship featured hosts & defending Champions Hyderabad Heroes taking on debutants Dhaka Warrior at the LB stadium Hyderabad. Pat Symcox [...]
Murray struggles hard to reach 3rd round
Britain’s Andy Murray progressed to the third round of the Madrid Masters after his Italian opponent Simone Bolelli retired hurt early in the second set. Bolelli, who had lost the first set 6-0 in under 30 minutes, appeared to sustain a shoulder injury when he attempted a smash shot to hold at 0-1.
Bangladesh loses series Same old story
Bangladesh won the first ODI convincingly. They should have won the second match for sure. The decider was also within the reach upto half way mark. So, what could be history in making and winning against one of the finest ODI outfits of the world, rather turns into the age old story for Bangladesh. No [...]
