In the aftermath of the Sydney Test, Ricky Ponting has had much to say-- and the bulk of his statements constitute a defence of his own integrity.
Apparently what happened in Australia over the course of the Sydney Test and in its immediate aftermath is, in the eyes of some at least, an Indian end run for world domination and if that doesn't strike you as hilarious even as you read it, your sense of humor needs fine-tuning.
To assist Greg Chappell and Ian Frazer, the RCA has roped in five local coaches, all ex-Ranji Trophy players who have since passed the Level 2 coaching exams conducted by the board: Sharad Joshi, Krishnakumar, Vijay Asawa, Harish Joshi and Kuldip Mathur.
Former India coach Greg Chappell talks with trademark eloquence on cricket, and on coaching.
I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, I am heartily sick of the amount of discussion and debate that currently centers around "mind games", writes Prem Panicker.
'The priests in charge of our major temples should get together, seriously examine whether the religion and its rites and rituals need change in keeping with the current times,' says P K S Raja, the zamorin of Calicut.
'He has also sung songs that say there is no god, that man is himself god and there is no being higher than man should that song be held against him, to show he is an atheist?'
Do they, these atheist ministers, known what the rituals are? To change something, you first have to know it, to understand it do they?'
The matter could have been resolved with little fuss except for what some devotees, and representatives of Hindu organisations, claim is inspired fishing in troubled waters by the "atheistic" Communist government now in power in Kerala
'Ravikrishna's school certificate proclaims him a Hindu, his passport says he is a Hindu. What authority has the priest to overrule the Government of India, which issued the passport,' asks Kerala Dewasom Minister G Sudhakaran.
To try and get each state government to act would take forever, what is needed is a law, which makes it mandatory for the establishment and maintenance of such burial grounds across the country.
The shocking truth about Delhi's Bachcha Ghat.
"I will ensure a society free from corruption, fearlessness, crime and provide development," Mayawati said.
India beat Sri Lanka beat seven wickets in the deciding fourth ODI to win the series 2-1.
Rahul Dravid and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit half centuries, and Zaheer Khan claimed five wickets, as India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third ODI.
The selectors will meet in some time to pick the team for the World Cup. Here is the list of players we think will be picked.
Kumar Sangakkarra scored a superb century as the visitors beat India by five runs in the second ODI of the series.
Unseasonal showers forced the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka to be abandoned after 18.2 overs.
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 41st ODI hundred as India beat the West Indies by 160 runs in the fourth and final match to win the series 3-1.
The West Indies, set 269 for victory, cruised to 270 for seven in 43.4 overs to post their first win in the series.
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