CRICKET / Tendulkar to lead India in three-day match
Tough task ahead against Lions The three-day practice game against England Lions assumes significance for the Indians as it is their last chance to gather steam ahead of the Test series beginning at Lords next week.
B SAMPLE TOO POSITIVE, GUWAHATI GOLD TAKEN AWAY
Lifter Satish Rai faces life ban Rai was one of nine athletes guilty of dope violations during the National 33rd Games. While names of eight athletes were made public last month, Rais name was not disclosed.
McLaren charged with unauthorised possession The FIA charged that, between March and July, McLaren had "unauthorised possession of documents and confidential information belonging to Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro".
Lanka in drivers seat Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan took six wickets to help bowl out Bangladesh for 131 on a rain-hit second day of the third and final Test on Thursday.
Argentina in final Lionel Messi scored a breathtaking goal, arguably the best of the tournament, as Argentina beat Mexico 3-0 in the Copa America semifinal.
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