Ashwin in Indian team, Harbhajan kept out
October 29th, 2011 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) The Indian selectors Friday inducted young off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and picked several youngsters in the squad while seasoned pro Harbhajan Singh would have to ... Read more...
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Klitschko calls off fighting against Chisora o take on Haye
March 6th, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 6(ANI): Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko has pulled out of fighting London-based Dereck Chisora next month - clearing the way for a clash with WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye ... Read more...
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‘Injured England players coming along in time for World Cup’, says Bell
February 16th, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
Dhaka, Feb 16(ANI): England batsman Ian Bell is confident that his injured team-mates will recover in time for their opening match of the World Cup campaign.Fast bowlers Tim Bresnan (calf) and ... Read more...
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Stuart Broad struck down with sickness ahead of WC warm-up
February 16th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 16 (ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad was struck down with sickness, leaving him doubtful for the first warm-up game against Canada.Broad joined Tim Bresnan, Ajmal Shahzad, Paul Collingwood and ... Read more...
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Broad’s absence would provide fast-bowling advantage to Australia: Fleming
December 14th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Dec 14(ANI): Former Australian fast bowler Damien Fleming believes that England fast bowler Stuart Broad's absence for the rest of the Ashes series would give the home side a fast-bowling advantage. ... Read more...
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Gough backs Tremlett to replace injured Broad for Perth Test
December 10th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): Former England bowler Darren Gough has backed Chris Tremlett to replace injured Stuart Broad for the third Ashes Test in Perth.Broad will not be available for the ... Read more...
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Lesser England lights being put through their paces in hope of replacing hurt Broad
December 8th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide, Dec.8 (ANI): England fast bowling coach David Saker has taken captain Andrew Strauss's missive of putting the foot on the pedal and not letting the Australians in to heart, as he ... Read more...
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Broad ruled out of Ashes series due to abdominal injury
December 7th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 7 (ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has sustained a torn abdominal muscle injury during the fourth day of the Adelaide Test, which will keep him out of the rest ... Read more...
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Nalbandian returns to tennis with Davis Cup win
July 10th, 2010 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 9 (DPA) Argentine David Nalbandian made a successful comeback to tennis after three months away as he beat Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (8-6) to give his ... Read more...
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Rusty Davydenko to open for Russia; Spain without Nadal
July 8th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 8 (DPA) Out-of-form Nikolay Davydenko starts the campaign for hosts Russia with an opening rubber against Argentine David Nalbandian after the draw Thursday for their Davis Cup World Group ... Read more...
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Nadal out as Davis Cup champion Spain faces France
July 6th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, July 6 (DPA) Holder Spain will make do without Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal this weekend as the four-time tournament champion face France in a Davis Cup World Group quarter-final starting ... Read more...
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Injured Kiwi batsman Ryder resumes training
December 31st, 2009 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec 31 (ANI): New Zealand's talented opener Jesse Ryder has resumed training, but is still half way to declaring himself fully fit for a come back.Ryder has been out ... Read more...
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Shane Bond retires from Test cricket
December 23rd, 2009 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Dec 23 (IANS) Unable to cope with injuries, New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Bond returned to international cricket in the Test series against Pakistan ... Read more...
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Injured Kiwi pacer Bond retires from Test cricket
December 23rd, 2009 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec. 23 (ANI): Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond has announced his retirement from Test cricket,but will remain available for New Zealand in one-day and Twenty20 internationals.Bond, 34, was forced to ... Read more...
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Bond’s absence from Wellington Test is gung ho news for Pak cricket team
December 2nd, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec.2 (ANI): News of Shane Bond's latest abdominal injury has undeniably given a boost to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the Basin Reserve Test that begins here from Thursday.Pakistan ... Read more...
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Exercise prevents regain of harmful fat one year after weight loss
October 29th, 2009 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI) As little as 80 minutes a week of aerobic or resistance training helps not only to prevent weight gain, but also to inhibit a regain of harmful visceral ... Read more...
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Injured Nadal pulls out from Thailand Open
September 21st, 2009 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Sep 21 (DPA) Rafael Nadal Monday gave up on his plan to play the Thailand Open next week as he continues to try and let an abdominal muscle problem heal.
Spain's ... Read more...
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Federer, Del Potro reach US Open final (Lead)
September 14th, 2009 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 14 (DPA) Roger Federer chased down a Novak Djokovic lob and fired a back-facing, between-the-legs, cross-court winner to setup three match points Sunday on his way into a ... Read more...
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Nadal to have tests for abdominal problem
September 14th, 2009 - 4:19 am ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 14 (DPA) Rafael Nadal leaves New York set for medical tests at home in Spain to determine the extent of the abdominal muscle problem that has plagued him ... Read more...
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Rain cancels play as US Open spills into Monday
September 12th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 12 (DPA) US Open officials Friday admitted defeat on a full day of demoralizing rain, with play cancelled and the event now set to end on Monday for ... Read more...
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Women’s US Open semis cancelled after nonstop rain
September 12th, 2009 - 6:36 am ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 12 (DPA) US Open officials admitted partial defeat on a day of demoralizing rain, with women's semi-finals cancelled and the conclusion of the interrupted men's quarter-finals between Rafael ... Read more...
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Federer stops late Soderling surge (Roundup)
September 10th, 2009 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 10 (DPA) Roger Federer moved closer to a sixth-straight title at the US Open by posting his 12th victory without a loss over Sweden's Robin Soderling.
The Swiss top ... Read more...
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Djokovic fights through to US Open semi-finals
September 10th, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 10 (DPA) Number four Novak Djokovic reached his third straight semi-final at the US Open as he defeated injured Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday.
The 10th ... Read more...
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Incontinence, breathing problems may lead to back pain in women
August 21st, 2009 - 4:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 21 (ANI): Women who suffer from incontinence, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal problems are more likely to develop back pain, according to a new study.Australian pain researchers reviewed case histories of ... Read more...
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Ponting asks his inexperienced squad to create its own Ashes legend
July 8th, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced squad to create its own Ashes legend following the upheaval of several retirements and injuries to senior men, including Brett ... Read more...
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Ponting challenges his bowlers to become Ashes heroes
July 7th, 2009 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) In the absence of an injured Brett Lee, Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced fast bowlers to become Ashes heroes.
Australia's Ashes defence campaign suffered a ... Read more...
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Lee out of first Ashes Test, doubtful for second as well
July 7th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) Australia's Ashes plans suffered a major blow as fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the first cricket Test at Cardiff starting Wednesday.
Lee, who was making ... Read more...
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Lee `gutted’ about missing out on two Ashes Tests
July 7th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Cardiff (Wales), July 7 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who claimed seven wickets with his reverse swing in a tour game against the England Lions last week, is "gutted" that he ... Read more...
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Federer says fatherhood won’t affect his passion for tennis
March 26th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Miami, March 26 (DPA) Swiss champion Roger Federer said fatherhood would not affect his fervor for tennis as he eagerly awaits the birth of his first child in summer.
Federer ... Read more...
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Fed Cup: India relegated to Asia Oceania Zone Group II
February 8th, 2009 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 7 (IANS) The Indian women's team were relegated to Asia Oceania Zone Group II in Fed Cup tennis after losing 0-3 in the play-off against Chinese Taipei here Saturday.
Having lost ... Read more...
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Dynamic Dementieva in third round of Australian Open
January 22nd, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 22 (DPA) Russian Elena Dementieva charged Thursday to her 12th-straight victory in a stunning season start, powering into the third round of the Australian Open with 6-4, 6-1 ease over ... Read more...
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Fish hooks Nalbandian with upset win into semi-finals
March 22nd, 2008 - 12:09 pm ICT by admin
Indian Wells (California), March 22 (DPA) Mardy Fish lined up a semi-final against top seed Roger Federer at the Indian Wells Masters with an upset win over David Nalbandian 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), ... Read more...
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