CRICKET / Oval track could be right up leggies sleeve
Kumble primed to strike The Oval has traditionally been a batsmans ally, but on the fourth and fifth days, there is the possibility of the pitch wearing. Its precisely that reason which could make Kumble a key figure.
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Jaffer eyeing a big contribution I'm in good touch and scored a few good scores in the Test matches and here as well (against Sri Lanka A). I am taking a lot of confidence from this knock and I will have to try and convert this into a big one in the Test, Jaffer said.
Sehwag stays positive Indias selectors will meet to pick squads for the one-day series in England beginning later this month, as also for the inaugural World Twenty20 Championship in South Africa next month. Sehwag has perhaps more of a chance of making it to the latter tournament than the former.
Dhoni set to lead side at Twenty20 tourney The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman, who turned 26 on July 7, is set to lead a team that is likely to include seniors Yuvraj Singh, Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan.
Schnyder falls to Sharapova Sharapova restored her momentum in the decisive set, breaking Schnyder in the second game before winning the final four games to close out the match.
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