Momentum with Aussies It is doubtful if Sri Lanka can salvage even a modicum of pride following a miserable one-day campaign even in the event of a comprehensive victory.
Welcome rest for Dhoni & Co Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men welcomed the opportunity to rest aching limbs and tired minds.
BCCI not to take up Hayden issue The BCCI has no plans to take up with the ICC the issue of Matthew Hayden calling Harbhajan Singh an obnoxious little weed.
TENNIS / Foreign round-up
Kuznetsova in semis Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the semifinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday after holding off a strong second set challenge to beat France's Amelie Mauresmo 6-1, 7-6.
Gilchrist defends Dhoni Adam Gilchrist defended Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday morning, saying the Indian captain's only fault in the wicket-keeping gloves fiasco was taking an 'oustanding catch.'
Who's to be blamed the most for Karnataka’s failure to get enough railway projects and funds during the last four years: Lalu Prasad, State MPs or the UPA government?
Express your opinion in 100 words and send them to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.