From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.27 :: NO.02 :: Jan 10 - 16, 2004
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.27 :: NO.02 :: Jan 10 - 16, 2004 |
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GOLF is certainly looking up in India. The gradual evolution of self-belief for an Indian professional golfer that began with Ali Sher's epoch-making victory in the Indian Open in 1991 has taken a more decisive shape in recent years.
Ponting scores over the restRicky Ponting, his body and mind in harmony, has used his willow with calculated precision, whether unleashing that booming cover-drive, winding up to essay the pull or laying back to produce the scorching square-cut, writes S. DINAKAR.
Oh, what a great fall!IF Sourav Ganguly was livid, it was understandable. Even as the team prepared itself to prevent an Australian victory in the third Test, the India captain could not accept the fact that it was his team that faced defeat.
The charm of MelbourneIan Botham is a pioneer among cricketers who undertook walks for charity. His involvement must have inspired many in the cricketing fraternity to go for similar ventures.
V. V. S. LAXMAN is immensely popular in Australia. Fans rave about his batting skills and the artistry that he brings into his stay at the crease.
A lot to cheer about INDIA'S fabulous win at Adelaide has brought lots of cheer to the cricket-lovers at the end of what has been a satisfying year for Indian cricket.
Burden of excessive educationCRICKET teams are nowadays backed up by an army of professionals but the presence of a large back up team — with different coaches for the off drive and the leg glance — is causing some concern.
The relentless cycle of plenty and poverty LIKE the wheel and the moon, those much loved metaphors of a hardworking poet, sportsmen know what cycles are all about.
I disagree with the current 7-2 field placements Throughout my career, and certainly when I coached, I always tried to be realistic about my own cricket and my coaching charges.
A look at The Next TendulkarFUNNY game this cricket. India's batsmen through the first three Tests played with a majesty not usually seen on foreign shores, yet the primary talking point still concerned the batsman who could not score.
Run over by the Rawalpindi ExpressAFTER yet another tale of Kiwi capitulation against blinding pace and wicked swing, Stephen Fleming, one of the shrewdest and the most respected captains of our times, came up with an answer that was brutally frank. Second Test, Wellington, Dec. 26 to 30. New Zealand — 1st innings: M. H. Richardson c Yousuf Youhana b Shabbir Ahmed 82; L. Vincent b Shoaib Akhtar 0; S. P. Fleming lbw b Shoaib Akhtar 0; R. A. Jones b Abdul Razzaq 16; S. B. Styris c Moin Khan b Shoaib Akhtar 36; C. D. McMillan ... First Test, Hamilton, Dec. 19 to 23. New Zealand — 1st innings: M. H. Richardson (run out) 44; L Vincent c Inzamam-ul-Haq b Shabbir Ahmed 8; S. P. Fleming lbw b Umar Gul 192; S. B. Styris c Taufeeq Umar b Danish Kaneria 33; C. D. McMillan c Taufeeq Umar b Danish Kaneria 22; C. ...
PAUL FEINIt's a momentous day for Australian cricket. One of the greatest cricketers Australia's produced has announced he'll retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the Test series against India. — Prime Minister John ...
Best turns bad, yet againFormer Manchester United star George Best was held for 11 hours in an English jail after allegedly assaulting his estranged wife according to British media reports. Best was arrested in the southern English town of Reigate where he had shared a ... The negative power of money The power of money and the scramble among the top clubs for the best talent threatens the future of European soccer according to retiring UEFA chief executive Gerhard Aigner. He told a German newspaper, "We have a dangerous situation, because it ... 
`I will end my career at Real Madrid'France midfielder Zinedine Zidane has planned to end his playing days at his Spanish club Real Madrid and is also considering when to quit the national side. "Today I am sure that I will end my career at Real Madrid. It's the best thing I can do. ... 
Derlei Silva suffers injuryPorto striker Derlei Silva is likely to be out of action for the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament. Brazilian Derlei, who has extended his contract with Porto until 2007, was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after a tackle ... `English football on the right road' Football Association chief executive Mark Palios has said he believes English football is "at last on the right road" in dealing with drugs following the eight-month ban given to Rio Ferdinand. The Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand ... 
Honorary doctorate for CollinaPierluigi Collina, widely considered the world's No. 1 soccer referee, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by England's University of Hull. The Italian will be presented with an honorary Doctor of Science degree at Hull city hall in July 2004, ...
FA stand puts a stop to the rotThis was the year in which, ultimately, even David Beckham was swept off the front pages by Rio Ferdinand. Whatever impelled the Manchester United and England defender to speed away from his club's training ground on September 23 without taking ...
Ferdinand and after THE RIO FERDINAND affair, ending with his eight months ban, has polarised opinion in England.
Richard Davis, who occupies a unique place in cricket history as the only player to appear for five counties, died aged 37 after a long battle against brain cancer. Davis, affectionately known as Dickie, was a member of the treble-winning ... 
Roberto Baggio plans to retireItalian legend Roberto Baggio plans to retire from football in 2004 after 16 seasons in Serie A. The 36-year-old, in his fourth season with Brescia, admits he is finding it more difficult to recover from the injuries that have dogged his career. ... 
Dhanraj Pillay favours India-Pakistan seriesEarly sponsorship would have changed the face of Indian hockey, believes star hockey player Dhanraj Pillay. Describing the present Sahara sponsorship as `historic,' the mercurial player said, "If this sponsorship came five to ten years back, it ... 
Rubens worried about Ferrari's chances next yearRubens Barrichello has admitted he is worried his Ferrari team might be beaten next season because of advances made by their rivals' tyre company. The Brazilian fears that Michelin, which supplies McLaren, Williams and Renault, will make another ... 
Serena, the money-spinnerSerena Williams has signed a deal with sports manufacturer Nike, which could make her the richest woman in sport. "We are extremely pleased that Serena will be joining the team of Nike athletes," said Nike director Riccardo Colombin. No details ...
Ganguly has reasons to smileThe 41st National `A' championship, held at the Chess India Complex in the Northern Kerala city of Kozhikode, wouldn't be remembered just for Ganguly's maiden title, but for the drama it produced in the final stage.
A consistent performerSURYA SHEKHAR GANGULY'S father is an astrologer. Perhaps even he couldn't have predicted that his son's finest moment would arrive in such a dramatic fashion at Kozhikode. "He's never told me anything about my future," says India's latest ...
Blend of youth and experience SANDIPAN CHANDA is eagerly looking forward to the Olympiad in Spain in October. He will be making his debut in the biennial team event, which is the chess equivalent of Davis Cup. "Playing at the Olympiad has been a dream," he said, shortly ...
Punna Vishal crowns himself with gloryA MATCH is not a final examination of your skills, stamina and speed, it is part of a continuing process of education that makes you better with every outing.
Deepali Deshpande steals the showTHE cream of India's crackshots was very much present for the National shooting championships, held recently at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh range, situated in the sylvan surroundings of the University of Hyderabad.
How big a match-winner is Sachin Tendulkar? FIRST of all I would like to congratulate you for inviting your readers' opinion on an interesting subject. The coverage of the Australian tour in The Sportstar is excellent and because of your magazine we have never felt the absence of ...
Sharath, Poulomi end season on a highSELDOM has the National table tennis championship produced deserving champions in the singles events, like the ones witnessed during the 65th edition held at Manesar (Haryana).
Team MRF's fine showIT was a historic year for Team MRF, which became the first Indian sponsor to win the Group-N as well as the overall titles in the competitive FIA-Asia Pacific Rally Championship for cars 2003.
Sajjan Kumar finishes on top EQUESTRIANISM continued its steady trot in the country with yet another edition of a World show-jumping event being held.
Venkatesh dominatesM. R. VENKATESH made light of a top-heavy field at the National junior chess championship in Bikaner and emerged a worthy champion. A tested talent from Tamil Nadu, Venkatesh made all the right moves for a winning tally of 9.5 points from 11 ...
Regarding the article "Indian Sports Scene-2003," which appeared in The Sportstar dated January 3, the ace shooter Anjali Bhagwat clarifies: To Editor-in-Chief, The Sportstar. Sir, Thank you for the consistently fine coverage ...
American golfer Greg Kraft has issued a lawsuit against the PGA for an alleged failure to safeguard the health of players, according to a report. The 39-year-old, who lost his tour card this year, says he caught valley fever at the Tucson Open ... 
Nick FaldoNick Faldo has been honoured by the Professional Golfers' Association for his outstanding service to the golf. After receiving the inaugural PGA Recognition Award, Faldo said: "I'm truly delighted to be accepting this. I'm thrilled that my career ... 
Zina GarrisonZina Garrison was named captain of the U. S. Fed Cup team in place of the outgoing Billie Jean King. Garrison, a three-times Grand Slam champion and Wimbledon finalist, will become the first African-American skipper in the Fed Cup's 40-year ... 
Symonds & SamiKent has confirmed that Andrew Symonds and Mohammad Sami will be the club's two overseas players next season. Captain David Fulton said: "This is a great news. Andrew has been a major influence both on and off the field in recent years and his ... 
Hewitt-ClijstersTennis players Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters are to marry following Hewitt's proposal during a cruise on Sydney Harbour. The Australian former No.1 and the Belgian No. 2 became officially engaged, according to Sydney's The Daily ...
Atwal's long drive to the USPGAIf the Asian Tour has taken eight years to find its first millionaire, in Atwal, over 60 professionals have made more than a million dollars on the US Tour in this season alone! This gives some idea as to what it means for a professional to break the barrier and qualify for the US Tour. From Atwal's point of view, the qualification for the US Tour is more than a mere achievement. It is the realisation of a dream, writes RAKESH RAO.
The 16 players at the Target World Challenge had all left with their loot from the $5 million tournament when caddie Dave McNeilly wandered into the press room in search of the prize distribution chart. Phil Mickelson could use some patience Not since Tom Kite has anyone been under this much pressure to win a major championship. Kite won 16 times in his first 20 years when he captured the '92 U. S. Open at Pebble Beach at age 42. Mickelson, 33, has won 21 times in his first 11 ...
Soumyajit shows his classAs he gets ready for the kill, crouching meanly and quietly, eyes shrewdly reading his opponent's every move, you realise that the young Soumyajit Sarkar is like Arup Basak in many ways. He also flits in and out of a trance during points, closing ...
Davis Love III needs better timingHe hit some of the best long-iron shots of the year, a 4-iron into the 18th green to win at Pebble Beach. He had the best final round of the year, a 64 in cold, windy conditions at The Players Championship. He had one of the most dramatic ... |
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