Saturday 18 February 2012


289 against Australia

NDTV -
Brisbane: Australia propelled their innings in the final 10 overs to finish on a daunting 288 against India at Brisbane on Sunday.
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Tri-series: Umpiring error sparks Dhoni's temper

Times of India -
MS Dhoni argues with umpire Billy Bowden after his appeal for the wicket of Mike Hussey was overturned and given not out during their ODI clash at Brisbane.

Caterham sign Vitaly Petrov from Renault to replace Jarno Trulli

Telegraph.co.uk -
Vitaly Petrov has today been handed a Formula One reprieve after being signed up by Caterham for the new season. By Telegraph staff and agencies Petrov was released by Renault at the end of last year after two seasons with the Enstone-based marque that ...

India to stay in demolition mode against Italy

IBNLive.com -
New Delhi: The Indian men's hockey team began its quest for an Olympic berth in demolition mode against Singapore and are determined to show no mercy to Italy, who they face next on day two of the qualifiers here at the Major Dhyan Chand National ...

Kevin Pietersen feels the Delhi Daredevils can go full distance in IPL

Daily Mail -
By Mail Today Reporter “It is a big move for me. It is an honour to play for Delhi Daredevils. It is a fantastic franchise in one of the biggest cities in India.

Real Madrid thrash Santander to extend La Liga lead

IBNLive.com -
Madrid: Real Madrid earned another comfortable La Liga victory as they defeated 10-man Racing Santander 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to move one step closer to the league title.

Wenger vows Gunners will fight on

The Press Association -
Arsene Wenger vowed Arsenal would "stay united and fight" after a 2-0 loss to Sunderland in the fifth round of the FA Cup that almost certainly condemned them to a seventh straight season without a trophy.

Centurion Pietersen puts team first

The Press Association -
Kevin Pietersen's first one-day international hundred since 2008 is a personal triumph - but means less to him than England's series victory over Pakistan.

Watson could be back sooner than expected

Times of India -
Watson has missed the entire Test summer after injuring his hamstring in November but has steadily recovered. (AFP Photo) BRISBANE: Fit-again all-rounder Shane Watson could make a quicker-than-expected return to the injury-hit Australian team in the ...

Kruger's maiden title quest needs final touch

Indian Express -
Jbe Kruger has been in this situation before. Being in the lead and in contention for the title on the final day is an all too familiar position for the South African.

2nd T20I: South Africa elect to bowl against New Zealand

Times of India -
HAMILTON: South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl in the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand on Sunday. The South Africans made two changes to the lineup that lost the first match by six wickets at Wellington, naming Marchant de Lange ...

Olympic qualifiers: Lack of finish lets the Indian girls down

Times of India -
NEW DELHI: The Indian women worked hard but could only manage a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in their opening match of the Olympic qualifiers which ended with a controversial umpiring decision.

Sikkim United makes the grade

The Hindu -
Sikkim United FC qualified for the final stage second division I-League beating Meghalaya club Ar-Hima FC 2-0 in a group-I preliminary league encounter at Silchar on Friday.

CA official tells BB franchise to hire Indian, Lankan players

Times of India -
SYDNEY: Cricket Australia Board member Harry Harinath has advised Big Bash Twenty20 side Sydney Thunder to rope in players from India and Sri Lanka to increase its fan base among the people of sub-continbental origin based.

Federer beats Davydenko to reach final of World Indoor Tournament. Full Article

Reuters India -
By Theo Ruizenaar | ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer battled past Russian Nikolay Davydenko in an entertaining 4-6 6-3 6-4 triumph on Saturday to reach the World Indoor Tournament final.

Rotation policy shouldn't affect team's interest

Times of India -
NOIDA: Former India pacer Javagal Srinath has no qualms with national cricket team management's newly-introduced rotation policy, as long as it does not affect the team's interest.

Anirban, Shamim tied seventh in Avantha Masters

Times of India -
GURGAON: Anirban Lahiri and Shamim Khan kept the Indian flag flying high in tied seventh, but it was Peter Whiteford of Scotland, looking for his maiden win, carded a four-under 68 to move two clear at the end of the second round of the Avantha Masters ...

Jayawardene pleased with bowlers

The Hindu -
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene was pleased with the performances of pace bowling all-rounders Thisara Perera and Farveez Maharoof.

Rotation policy: Will Team India stick to it or will Sachin, Sehwag & Gambhir ...

Indian Sports news -
The likelihood of Sachin Tendulkar Or Virender Sehwag coming good is more than that of Rohit Sharma Or Suresh Raina, writes Hindustan Times.

After Sahara-BCCI pact, Gahunje stadium all set to host 1st IPL match

Indian Express -
The fate of the Subrata Roy Stadium near Gahunje village had been hanging in balance over the last few days owing to the stand-off between Sahara and the BCCI.