Test peters into draw Resuming from their overnight 44 for two, India made 100 runs in 24 overs for an overall lead of 249 runs. Bangladesh had 45 overs to achieve the target, but after some initial fireworks, both the teams agreed for a draw.
Kumble should be alright
Dravid full of praise for fast bowlers Indian skipper Rahul Dravid termed his decision to make a sporting declaration on the fifth day of the first Test as their only chance to force a result in the rain-hit first Test.
Bashar happy with his show Bangladesh skipper Habibul Bashar said it was a little tough to adjust to the demands of Test cricket as they were playing a Test after 14 months.
TENNIS / Foreign round-up
Sania out of Istanbul event
Sania Mirzas poor run in singles continued as she bowed out in the first round of the Istanbul Cup, losing to Meghan Shaughnessy of the United States on Tuesday.
Report cost me my job: Eriksson The Swede was sacked after it was revealed in the News Of The World newspaper that he had held talks in Dubai about his future after the England post in fact he had fallen for one of their investigative reporters who specialises in ensnaring high profile characters into embarrassing situations.
India’s Sachin Tendulkar is bowled by Bangladesh left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Chittagong on Tuesday. AFP
The term of A P J Abdul Kalam is coming to an end. Should India go in for a woman President? If so, who should be the first woman President?
Most of Deccan Herald readers are of the opinion that the idea of ‘Woman as President’ is as exciting as old wine in a new bottle. While some feel that the time is ripe, most are unanimous in their opinion that only a non-political nominee would fit the bill for the highest office in the country.
