England struggle to remain afloat
Chasing a mammoth 664, England were 326 for nine at close, still 338 runs behind India's score. The hosts needed to score another 139 runs to avoid following on.
Kumble reaps reward for his commitment The Test thus far has seen its share of batting heroes as far as India is concerned but no praise can be too high for Anil Kumble.
CRICKET / Dhoni on Kumbles ton
A moment to remember Wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the team enjoyed every moment of Anil Kumble's maiden Test hundred on Friday.
Kumble had the talent: Azhar Ive had many useful partnerships with him (Kumble) lower down the order. And I vividly remember the partnerhip in Kolkata against South Africa. That association helped us avoid the follow-on, Azharuddin told Deccan Herald.
Bronze for Anju Anju Bobby George finished third in the womens long jump at the Bayer Meeting 2007 in Leverkusen, Germany.
A jubilant Anil Kumble (centre) is congratulated by Wasim Jaffer (left) and R P Singh after taking the wicket of England captain Michael Vaughan in the third and final Test at The Oval in London on Saturday. AFP
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