From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.34 :: NO.27 :: Jul. 07, 2011
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.34 :: NO.27 :: Jul. 07, 2011 |
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New England eyes global supremacyIn the last couple of years England has grown into a strong side, driven on by a smiling captain who understands sportsmen, by a coach whose solemn face camouflages an active brain and with talent to spare, writes Ted Corbett.
Fitness problems still plaguing IndiaThe news from Bangalore's National Cricket Academy where Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Zaheer Khan and S. Sreesanth have been undergoing a rehabilitation stint for diverse injuries, does not have a rosy hue. Gambhir is expected to be fit but there is no certainty yet over the status of Sehwag, Zaheer and Sreesanth. The trio might buck the odds yet but the tentativeness that surrounds their limbs will test Dhoni's juggling skills as he may have to call upon other options on the tour, writes K.C. Vijaya Kumar. JAMAICA TEST/INDIA V WEST INDIES 
The Wall stands tallThe margin of India's victory in the opening Test of the three-match series — by 63 runs — highlights the value of Dravid's 32nd Test hundred. S. Dinakar reports. CARIBBEAN TOUR DIARY A man of integrity Before a career-threatening back injury slowed him down, Ian Bishop was lightning quick. He dented bodies and egos of batsmen who faced him. These days, Bishop is relishing his role as a television commentator and analyst, notes S. Dinakar.
Men behind the microphone John Arlott, Brian Johnstone, Alan McGilvray and Don Mosey were serious men, giving cricket its worth, explaining the game to the uninitiated, and offering as fair a verdict on its rights and wrongs as is humanly possible, writes Ted Corbett.
Clubs and their fans After a disappointing season for the Gunners, in which for the sixth consecutive time they won no major trophy, and lost humiliatingly, even in the Wembley final of the legendary League Cup, disappointment has inevitably been rife. Fans are gunning for manager Arsene Wenger's head, but the masses are not always right. Over to Brian Glanville. 
Toast of the townBarely a day has gone by when the 22-year-old Alexis Sanchez hasn't appeared on the transfer gossip pages, with the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and many more reportedly battling for his signature. By Jamie Stanley. Advt Links: • calling card
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