Hosts clinch series 2-1 as Adelaide Test ends in draw
Sehwag thwarts Aussie designs There were no palpitations or final-day dramatics at the Adelaide Oval; what there was, was an outstanding innings from a rejuvenated Virender Sehwag that emphatically snuffed any hopes of an Australian victory in the final Test.
Ponting acknowledges Indias status
Kumble proud of his charges For Anil Kumble, the disappointment of not being able to win a Test series in Australia during his time was balanced by pride at how well his young bowling attack in particular acquitted itself on this tour of Australia.
Desperation to continue playing was missing
Dropped catch convinced Gilly The moment between the chance offered by VVS Laxman in India's first innings on the first day of the Adelaide Test and the ball hitting the ground after escaped his gloves made Adam Gilchrist decide that it was time to retire from international cricket.
OLYMPICS VENUE READY FOR TEST EVENTS
Beijing unveils the Water Cube China officially unveiled its bubble-wrapped National Aquatics Centre, nicknamed the Water Cube, on Monday, one of the two iconic venues for this year's Beijing Olympics.
CRICKET / Hansens way
Fresh look at the row promised Harbhajan Singh's appeal hearing against a three-Test ban imposed by match referee Mike Procter will begin at the Federal Court in Adelaide on Tuesday, with the Appeals Commissioner Justice John Hansen saying new evidence will be used during the hearing.
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