Li Na, Stosur ease into US Open second round
August 28th, 2012 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Flushing Meadows (New York), Aug 28 (IANS) Chinese ninth seed Li Na and defending champion Samantha Stosur reached the US Open tennis second round Monday with easy victories.Li, the ... Read more...
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IOA finally clears physio Patrick Kenny for Games
July 19th, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Under pressure from the athletes, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Thursday finally cleared the way for England-based physio Patrick Kenny to be part of ... Read more...
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Russia not in peak condition for Euros: Physio
June 6th, 2012 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's players are not in the best possible physical condition ahead of Euro 2012, but their fitness is at a satisfactory level, team physiotherapist Robert ... Read more...
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Injury doubts linger over Edwards but Sammy upbeat
May 6th, 2012 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Hove, (England) May 6 (IANS/CMC) Fitness doubts remain over leading fast bowler Fidel Edwards as West Indies' tour of England formally started here, but captain Darren Sammy has backed the speedster ... Read more...
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Graeme Smith recovering well from ankle surgery
April 26th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, April 26 (IANS) South African Test captain Graeme Smith is recovering well after undergoing surgery on his left ankle three weeks ago.Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement ... Read more...
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Sehwag not dropped, Kohli excellent future captain: Srikkanth
February 29th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 29 (IANS) Indian chief cricket selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth Wednesday rated Virat Kohli as an "excellent future captain" and insisted that Virender Sehwag was not dropped and only ... Read more...
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Penalty corners a concern for women’s hockey team: Coach
February 21st, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian women's hockey coach C.R. Kumar Tuesday was happy with the team's 3-0 win over Poland in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers but was concerned ... Read more...
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Watson could miss entire series against India
December 27th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson's recovery from a calf injury has been slower than expected and he could miss the entire Test series against India.Watson was ... Read more...
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Handling injuries Shaun Marsh’s biggest challenge: Moody
December 26th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody, the man who transformed Shaun Marsh's career, feels that the young batsman's biggest challenge after giving up part lifestyle is his ... Read more...
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German forward Podolski escapes unharmed after car crash
November 29th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Nov 29 (IANS) German striker Lukas Podolski was involved in a car crash while driving to training here.Even though his car sustained heavy damage, Podolski was unharmed. The accident ... Read more...
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Bangladesh call-up Mortaza for national camp
November 17th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Mov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh has called up 15 cricketers, including injured paceman Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, to attend a camp in Chittagong Nov 18-24 for the forthcoming home series against ... Read more...
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Can’t go to Australia without match practice: Zaheer
November 11th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan, who is recovering from a hamstring and ankle injury, admits he can't go to Australia without any match practice ... Read more...
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Tevez back at City, faces record fine after found guilty
October 13th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Argentinian footballer Carlos Tevez Thursday returned to Manchester City for training all alone a day after the club found him guilty of breach of ... Read more...
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Broad promises relentless short ball attack on India
September 5th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Southampton, Sep 5 (IANS) England speedster Stuart Broad says his team will continue to test the Indian batsmen with the short ball in the second One-day International at the ... Read more...
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Anderson should be fit for Oval Test, hopes Swann
August 16th, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 16 (IANS) England spinner Graeme Swann is hopeful that his team-mate James Anderson will be fit for the fourth and last Test against India, which begins at The ... Read more...
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Barreto named Bagan captain for 2011-12
July 26th, 2011 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Seasoned Brazilian forward Jose Ramirez Barreto will be Mohun Bagan captain for the upcoming 2011-12 season, the club announced Monday.The 35-year-old forward, who was plagued with ... Read more...
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City will be a thorn in our flesh: Ferguson
July 19th, 2011 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 19 (IANS) Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted for the first time that "noisy neighbours" Manchester City can no longer be ignored at Old Trafford."There was ... Read more...
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Sammy hails depleted attack for keeping India in check
July 9th, 2011 - 8:48 am ICT by IANS
Roseau (Dominica), July 9 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy has praised his side's character after they were reduced to just three frontline bowlers on the third day of the third ... Read more...
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Players are aware of their injuries: Borde
June 2nd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 2 (IANS) Former India cricket captain and chairman of selectors Chandu Borde has said every international player is aware of his injuries and in his own interest ... Read more...
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Nobody is forced to play in IPL, says CEO
May 27th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 27 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chief executive Sundar Raman has said the decision to play in the league is a player's call and nobody is forced ... Read more...
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Edwards eyeing return to top flight cricket
May 9th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Georgetown (Guyana), May 9 (IANS) West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards is looking to make a successful comeback to international cricket after being sidelined with a back injury for close ... Read more...
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Indians train minus Dhoni ahead of Windies clash
March 18th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 17 (IANS) The Indian squad, barring skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virender Sehwag, went through a two-hour training session at the IIT-Chemplast ground here Thursday in preparation ... Read more...
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Ashes-winning heroics in 2009 finished me: Flintoff
March 17th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who retired from all forms of cricket after failing to recover from a knee injury, has said his body had paid the full price ... Read more...
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Gayle fit to play against England
March 16th, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) The best news for the West Indies on the eve of their World Cup Group B game against England here Thursday is the availability of their ... Read more...
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World Cup: Canada hope to win battle of evens
March 6th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Canada skipper Ashish Bagai is hoping to win the "game of spin" against Kenya Monday and open their account in the 2011 World Cup.Canada has ... Read more...
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Knee injury rules Dwayne Bravo out of World Cup
February 25th, 2011 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The West Indies suffered a major setback as all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was Friday ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. "He has been ruled ... Read more...
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Pakistan geared up for big clash against Sri Lanka
February 25th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Pakistan are hoping to keep their unblemished World Cup record against Sri Lanka intact when the two sides clash in a crucial Group A match at the ... Read more...
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Dwayne Bravo injured, scan to reveal nature of injury
February 24th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The West Indies suffered a setback as all-rounder Dwayne Bravo injured himself in the World Cup match against South Africa here Thursday.He twisted his knee as he ... Read more...
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Difficult time for New Zealand: Vettori
February 24th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori admitted Thursday that the devastating earthquake in Christchurch has affected the team, but the Black Caps are determined to do well ... Read more...
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Nagpur physio to help out New Zealand team
February 24th, 2011 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Thursday lent their physio Sanil Koyili to the New Zealand team after their physiotherapist Dayle Shackel and trainer Bryan Stronach had to rush ... Read more...
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Fielding an area of concern: Dhoni
February 20th, 2011 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 19 (IANS) India may have got off to a rousing start in the World Cup, crushing Bangladesh by 87 runs here Saturday, but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is far ... Read more...
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Important for us to start on a winning note: Dhoni
February 18th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday underscored the significance of beginning the 2011 cricket World Cup on a winning note and insisted that their defeat by ... Read more...
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Murray’s girlfriend to watch Oz Open finals from London home
January 29th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan.29 (ANI): British tennis champion Andy Murray's long-term girlfriend, Kim Sears, will be watching his Australian Open final against Slovak Novak Djokovic from their London home on Sunday.Jim Courier, the ... Read more...
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Murray happy to rely on mum while seeking elusive first Grand Slam
January 19th, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan.19 (ANI): British No 1 Andy Murray is attempting to win his first Grand Slam with his mother and best friend providing the technical expertise.There is no Paul Annacone, experienced ... Read more...
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Katich rules himself out of fifth Ashes Test
December 30th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 30 (ANI): Australian batsman Simon Katich, who was training strongly in a bid to return to the squad for the fifth Ashes Test, has ruled himself out of the Sydney ... Read more...
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