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Pakistan's debutant paceman Tanveer Ahmed claimed three wickets in 29 balls to leave South Africa in a spot of bother at 114-3 at lunch on the first day of the second Test today. - November 20, 2010 at 01:11 AM

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and put South Africa into bat in the second and final Test at Abu Dhabi Stadium today. - November 19, 2010 at 23:11 PM

England beat Australia A by 10 wickets on the fourth and final day of the tour match at Bellerive Oval today. - November 19, 2010 at 21:11 PM

A wet outfield prevented any play in the pre-lunch session of the third and final cricket Test between India and New Zealand here today. - November 19, 2010 at 21:11 PM

The start of the third and final test match between India and New Zealand was delayed due to a wet outfield at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur today. - November 19, 2010 at 21:11 PM

Robert Siegel speaks with sportswriter Stephan Fatsis about the U.S. women's soccer team. The team is favored to win the 2011 Women's World Cup next summer in Germany ... if it qualifies for the tournament. - November 19, 2010 at 14:11 PM

They have been consistent, at least at the Asian level, but rarely enjoy the limelight they deserve for their exploits. In a way they are the foot soldiers of Indian sport in the multi-discipline meets.
Nevertheless, that’s the least of the worries for rowers like Jenil Krishnan, Ranjit Singh, Saji Thomas and Anil Kumar.
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A local reporter learnt the hard way when he had to shell out 2,000 yuan after his mobile phone rang during the competition at the chess venue a couple of days ago. The authorities here have been adhering strictly to all the ground rules that have been laid down both for the athletes and the accompanying media personnel.
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Taiwan taekwondo hope Yang Shu-chun, who was kicked out of the Asian Games for using extra electronic sensors in her socks, was at the centre of a diplomatic row with rivals China on Thursday.

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Sania Mirza dedicated her opening Asian Games win to husband, and former Pakistan cricket captain, Shoaib Malik on Thursday as the Indian golden girl romped past Hong Kong’s Chan Wing Yau.
Mirza, whose ranking has slumped to 166 following a series of injuries,... - November 19, 2010 at 14:11 PM

It rained medals for the Indian shooting squad at the Commonwealth Games, after unusually heavy showers caused deluge like situations in Delhi. But at the 16th Asian Games, the same side has been hit by a severe drought as the medal count has plunged significantly.
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Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has re-married in a private ceremony two years after the death of his first wife, Australian media reported. The Seven Network said McGrath married 28-year-old Italian-American Sara Leonardi at their Sydney home in a ceremony that was closed even to former ... - November 19, 2010 at 14:11 PM

Lionel Messi secured a 1-0 win for Argentina over traditional rival Brazil, while the Netherlands and France also picked up friendly wins. Messi justified his status as the best player in the world with an injury-time solo goal that clinched Argentina’s first win over its neighbor in six meetings, and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gave World Cup runner-up the Netherlands ... - November 19, 2010 at 14:11 PM

Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana helped Sri Lanka fight back to 89-0 after being forced to follow on by West Indies on the fourth day Thursday of the rain-affected first Test.
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After Delhi bowlers dominated proceedings on day one of the Ranji Trophy tie against Gujarat, it was the turn of their batsmen to turn it on, on day two at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium on Thursday.
Led by Skikhar Dhawan, who scored an unbeaten century, Delhi tightened its grip over Gujarat, ending the day at a solid 248 for three.... - November 19, 2010 at 14:11 PM

Say the word "cricket" and most Americans would think you're talking about the insect. But outside the U.S., cricket is a game played by millions of people. Beginning today, though, the equivalent of the World Series for U.S. cricket begins in Florida. Most of the players learned the sport in another country. But now some youth cricket camps are aiming to change that. - November 19, 2010 at 13:11 PM

After James Bond and Beijing Olympic Games gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra, India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to will own a world famous Walther rifle. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Speaking at the Hindustan Leadership Summit on Friday, Akram said: "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should cut down the number of matches India are playing." India are playing too much cricket. And that could hurt the team in next year's World Cup. Indraneel Das reports. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Thwarted by New Zealand's resoluteness in the first two Tests, India's plans for victory in the third and final match, beginning here on Saturday, have run into bad weather. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

The impasse has hurt India. No breakthrough in the first two Tests, the visitors have stood up admirably and underlined how India need to sort out their pitches and bowlers. Both issues are interlinked. Good pitches of course help poor bowlers. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

We need to continue doing what we have done so far on the tour in the final five days of this engrossing Test series. Sometimes when you have done well, you try and do something different to continue that success. But we will keep banking on the simple plans we have. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Harbhajan Singh looked at the overcast sky after stepping into the ground, ball in hand here on Friday afternoon before heading to the centre where the pitch was covered in anticipation of rain. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Points are important but an outright win is invaluable. This is what Delhi would be focusing on after piling up a daunting lead of 366 on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium here. At close on Friday, the visitors were 114 for two. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Thirty runs too many or thirty runs short? The answer to this question may decide the direction the Mumbai and Railways' Ranji Trophy Super League match will take after Saturday. - November 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

The ICC is concerned that the three suspended Pakistani players - Salman Butt, Muhammad Aamir and Muhammad Asif - might not be getting the legal representation and advice they require in the run-up to the governing body's full hearing in January. - November 19, 2010 at 05:11 AM

Land will not be weighed down by history as they head into the series-deciding third and final Test against India, captain Daniel Vettori said today. - November 19, 2010 at 04:11 AM