Fisichella boost for Force India After the disappointment in the season-opening Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Force India seem to be back on track and raring to go in the second race of the season here on Sunday.
It's not just about speed in fast lane Speed thrills the fans. They get a high out of the adrenaline from watching a race. For the drivers and teams, it is the urge to be on the podium and win rather than just another day in the office. Welcome to the wild, red-hot world of Formula One.
TENNIS / Djokovic enters last four
Nadal ousts Blake to reach semifinals Defending champion Rafael Nadal held his nerve to reach the last four at the Pacific Life Open by beating American James Blake for the first time 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Dhoni, Bhajji cleared Indian one-day skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh were on Friday declared fit for the upcoming series against South Africa, beginning in Chennai on Wednesday.
Off-field issues affecting team: Smith South Africa captain Graeme Smith said on Friday recent selection controversies had taken their toll on his team at a news conference shortly before leaving for a three-Test tour of India.
Harbhajan Singh giving his fitness test for the upcoming India-South Africa Test series before Trainer Paul Chapman, at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Friday. PTI
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