Generational change not far away if Oz batsmen fail to deliver: Roebuck
October 9th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 9 (ANI): Australian selectors may be forced to change the entire batting order with only Shane Watson and Michael Clarke holding their place in next twelve months, if they ... Read more...
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New York Mets Trade Jeff Francoeur To Texas Rangers
September 1st, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a season marked by consistently inconsistent performance, Jeff Francoeur on Tuesday night was ultimately traded by the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers. The ... Read more...
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Zulqarnain Haider will be a great asset for inconsistent Pak team: Moin Khan
August 12th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 12(ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Moin Khan believes that newly inducted wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider will be a great asset for the national team.Haider got a chance to make his Test debut ... Read more...
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Oz cricket officials pushing for use of umpire referrals in India series
August 11th, 2010 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug.11 (ANI): Australian cricket administrators are attempting to soften Indian opposition to the umpire decision referral system, starting with its use in the Test series between the two countries in ... Read more...
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FICA calls for mandatory Umpire Decision Review System for all Tests
August 7th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug 7(ANI): The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) in all Tests.FICA Chief Executive Tim ... Read more...
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Khrushchev’s great-granddaughter says Russian spy had ‘unhappy personality’
July 14th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 14 (ANI): Former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's great granddaughter has described convicted spy Richard Murphy as being "an incredibly unhappy Russian personality". Nina Khrushcheva, who teaches media and culture ... Read more...
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Human bite stronger than ape’s
June 23rd, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) The human bite is more powerful than that of a typical ape, says an Australian study.
Researchers found that humans can achieve relatively high bite forces using less-powerful jaw ... Read more...
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Even apes can’t ‘ape’ the human bite
June 22nd, 2010 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 22 (ANI): The human bite is stronger than that of a typical ape, proving that our skull is quite strong despite its wimpish appearance, according to a new Australian research.The ... Read more...
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PCB boss Butt defends decision to revoke ban, fine on players
June 7th, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jun.7 (ANI): Notwithstanding the massive criticism that it has received from various quarters for first banning players and then revoking it later, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has defended ... Read more...
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Abbas blasts PCB, says revoking punishments would encourage player politics
June 6th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jun.6 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or first humiliating senior players by banning them and then revoking their punishment, saying such acts would ... Read more...
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Russia rejects Iran’s claims it favours US on n-issue (Lead)
May 27th, 2010 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's position on Tehran's nuclear programme is neither pro-American, nor pro-Iranian, presidential aide Sergei Prikhodko said Wednesday.
The statement comes after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a ... Read more...
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New method paints clearer picture of brain’s language areas
May 16th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 16 (ANI): MIT neuroscientists have reported on a new method to analyze brain imaging data - one that may paint a clearer picture of how our brain produces and understands ... Read more...
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England survives Ireland scare, reach World Twenty20 Super Eight
May 5th, 2010 - 5:21 am ICT by IANS
Guyana, May 5 (IANS) England survived a scare from Ireland before rain forced the abandonment of their Group D match and they moved into the Super Eight of the World Twenty20 at ... Read more...
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Whitney Houston’s Tour Marred By Her Smoking Habit
March 1st, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Australia, Mar 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It seems that Pop diva Whitney Houston's smoking and narcotics addiction may hamper her career severely if she fails to rein in those habits. The ... Read more...
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Stylish ‘Just Maath Maathnalli’ worth watching (Kannada Film Review)
February 6th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Film: "Just Maath Maathnalli"; Director: Sudeep; Cast: Sudeep, Ramya, Rajesh, Arun Sagar and Yathiraj; Music: Raghu Dixit; Rating: ***Sudeep's "Just Maath Maathnalli" is a sincere effort that will appeal ... Read more...
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Wawrinka sets up clash with Cilic in Chennai Open final (Lead)
January 10th, 2010 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Stanislas Wawrinka, the Swiss No.2 and third seed, Saturday came through a punishing slugfest that lasted two-and-a-half hours against Israel's Dudi Sala 6-4, 2-6, 7-5, and ... Read more...
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Pankaj survives a scare in All India snooker
December 23rd, 2009 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) National champion Pankaj Advani authored yet another fairytale fightback as he overcame a 1-4 deficit and won 5-4 against Delhi's Sandeep Gulati to enter the semi-finals of the ... Read more...
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Owais Shah slams Flower for dropping him
December 10th, 2009 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 10 (IANS) England batsman Owais Shah slammed coach Andy Flower for dropping him from the squad even after a decent performance in the Champions Trophy in South Africa.
Flower reasoned Shah's ... Read more...
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Sohail blames PCB’s faulty selection procedure for batsmen’s pitiable show
December 4th, 2009 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Dec.4 (ANI): Former Pakistan opener Aamir Sohail has blamed the faulty selection procedure for the team's poor show in the on-going Test series against New Zealand.Furious over the batting performance in ... Read more...
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Indian challenge in World snooker is over
November 23rd, 2009 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Hyderabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Igor Figueiredo of Brazil snuffed out the last of Indian challenge in the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship when he zipped past a distracted Kamal Chawla 6-1 ... Read more...
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Red-carded Beckham hits out at MLS refereeing standard
August 17th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (ANI): Los Angeles Galaxy footballer David Beckham has hit out at the standard of Major League Soccer (MLS) refereeing after getting a red card for the ninth ... Read more...
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Arvind Bhat has a point to prove at the World Badminton Championships
August 8th, 2009 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Arvind Bhat broke a personal barrier when he won the national badminton championship this year, and now he has set himself up for clearing another roadblock ... Read more...
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Former Pak captains blame lack of scientific cricket structure for team’s loss
August 4th, 2009 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Aug 4 (ANI): Pakistan's inconsistency has saddened former captains, who blame it on the absence of a scientific cricket structure in the country after the team suffered Tests and ODI defeats ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia chief praises Ponting for role in tense Lord’s Test
July 23rd, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 23 (ANI): Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has praised Australian captain Ricky Ponting for his handling of several tense situations during the Lord's Test.Sutherland emphasized that he was not questioning ... Read more...
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It’s better if BJP gives up Hindutva, says RSS leader Vaidya
June 14th, 2009 - 9:56 pm ICT by ANI
Nagpur, June 14 (ANI): Pointing out Bharatiya Janata Party's inconsistency in following Hindutva policy, Senior Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh ideologue M. G. a.k.a Baburao Vaidya has asked the BJP to give up ... Read more...
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Royal Challengers to take on Deccan Chargers in IPL-2 final
May 24th, 2009 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg (South Africa), May 24 (ANI): The Anil Kumble-led Royal Challengers, Bangalore (RCB), which has won seven of its last nine matches, will take on the Adam Gilchrist-inspired Deccan Chargers in the ... Read more...
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Pakistan coach likely to escape ICC action: sources
April 28th, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam is unlikely to face any sanctions for accusing the International Cricket Council (ICC) of 'inconsistency' after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was reported for illegal bowling ... Read more...
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Intikhab Alam criticizes ICC over Ajmal’s illegal bowling action issue
April 27th, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Abu Dhabi, Apr.27 (ANI): Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its inconsistency after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was reported for illegal bowling action after Wednesday's match ... Read more...
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Vettori wants better track for third Test
March 30th, 2009 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Napier, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said he needs a more sporting pitch for the third Test against India in Wellington starting Friday after the second Test ended ... Read more...
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India inconsistent on Mumbai probe: Pakistan (Roundup)
January 17th, 2009 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad/Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Pakistan Saturday accused India of inconsistency on the probe into the Mumbai terror strikes, even as it said it would share with New Delhi the result of its ... Read more...
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Bopara, Foster are victims of England selectors” bias: Essex coach
September 30th, 2008 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.30 (ANI): Essex coach Paul Grayson has accused the England selectors of inconsistency and bias over their controversial decision to take Owais Shah on the Test tour of India and ... Read more...
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Why we simply cant resist sinful snacks
September 12th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 12 (ANI): Why is it that we simply surrender to our cravings for sinful snacks despite determining to keep ourselves aloof from such foods? Well, Dutch researchers say that ... Read more...
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Ashraful admits captaincy pressure after defeat against Australia
September 8th, 2008 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 8 (IANS) After receiving a 3-0 drubbing from Australia in the one-day series, Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful admitted feeling the leadership pressure but is hopeful of turning his team into ... Read more...
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Champia brings smiles, but shooters disappoint (India 2nd Lead)
August 9th, 2008 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
By V. Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) Archer Mangal Singh Champia stood out while the women's team entered the quarter finals after the high-profile shooters misfired on a mixed day for India at ... Read more...
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Indian archers finish way down in women’s ranking event
August 9th, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
By V Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) India's women archers failed to keep their arrows on target and finished low down in the ranking event at the Beijing Olympic Games here Saturday. Laishram ... Read more...
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