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Shahrukh in trouble for smoking at the IPL

Written on 27 Apr, 2009 at 0:48 in Sports | viewed 14 times | 0 Comments

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan’s act of smoking during an Indian Premier League match hasn’t gone down too well with the anti-smoking lobby. The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) was upset with the broadcasters of the tournament which showed the... (Continue reading)

Spin is the new mantra for Twenty20

Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 22:27 in Sports | viewed 5 times | 0 Comments

The emergence of spin as a match-turner in this IPL has surprised some of the best spinners in world cricket today but South African experts have seen it coming and say that spin will play a major role in Twenty20... (Continue reading)

Kolkata’s Chopra and Bangar sent back

Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 22:26 in Sports | viewed 11 times | 0 Comments

Kolkata Knight Riders have asked the senior pair of Aakash Chopra and Sanjay Bangar to return to India since they do not fit in the present “scheme of things”. The decision was taken after discussions between coach John Buchanan and... (Continue reading)

Pre-tournament favourites square off

Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 4:30 in Sports | viewed 8 times | 0 Comments

Here’s hoping the rain stays away from Durban because the first of two matches on Thursday features teams that are favourites to make the semi-finals based on early form. Delhi Daredevils, tipped to go all the way even before the... (Continue reading)

Symonds, Watson in as Australia bat

Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 5:35 in Sports | viewed 7 times | 0 Comments

Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Dubai Symonds, Watson in as Australia bat The Bulletin by Kanishkaa Balachandran April 22, 2009 Toss Australia chose to bat v PakistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details International cricket welcomed its newest ODI venue – Dubai... (Continue reading)

Spotlight on Shoaib and Symonds

Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 8:05 in Sports | viewed 7 times | 0 Comments

For a team which has had little international cricket in the recent past the next couple of weeks is a huge opportunity: Pakistan have only played two Tests and six ODIs in the last nine months, but will play five... (Continue reading)

Wedding bells for speedster Munaf Patel?

Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 3:34 in Sports | viewed 325 times | 0 Comments

Vadodara: Speedster Munaf Patel got engaged with local girl Taslima before leaving for South Africa to play in the high-profile Indian Premier League-II. “It was kept a private affair and very few closely related family members from both the parties... (Continue reading)

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Lady Luck in demand in Bollywood clash

Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 3:31 in Sports | viewed 9 times | 0 Comments

The clash of teams on the field, when the Kolkata Knight Riders take on King’s XI Punjab, will be matched, or bettered by the Bollywood battle between team owners Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The one thing both teams... (Continue reading)

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Trouble in KKR camp: Shah Rukh avoids Ganguly in team meeting

Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 22:26 in Sports | viewed 26 times | 0 Comments

CAPE TOWN: “Hey, you’re from the Indian media?” asked a young lady at The Newlands, wearing that black and gold Knight Riders T-shirt. Yes ma’am,one replied. “Shah Rukh Khan!” was the yelling that followed. “You can surely help us meet... (Continue reading)

Vettori is best spinner present in the world: Sehwag

Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 7:25 in Sports | viewed 22 times | 0 Comments

Cape Town, Apr 20 (PTI) Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag has put Daniel Vettori in the same league as legendary spinners Shane Warne and Anil Kumble and said the New Zealand skipper is the best tweaker in the world at... (Continue reading)

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