Onus entirely on India Even though the elements played spoilsport, the first Test sounded a warning of sorts for the Indians. Of course, they dominated most of the Test, but it was apparent that some areas needed a touch-up.
CRICKET / You cant change openers after one game
Dravid backs Jaffer Indian skipper Rahul Dravid said the team management had no plans to change the line-up for the sake of a change, especially in a two-Test series. Dravid was answering a question whether the pair bagged by Wasim Jaffer would make any difference to the opening combination.
TENNIS / Foreign round-up
Monfils puts Roddick out French youngster Gael Monfils upset American world number three Andy Roddick 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Poertschach, Austria.
GOLF / Foreign round-up
Ghei shares sixth spot
Gaurav Ghei returned a flawless five-under 67 to take a share of the sixth place after the opening round of the $600,000 SK Telecom Open at the BA Vista Country Club here on Thursday.
Whatmore wants no repetition of mistakes Outgoing Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore, who is in the contention for the India coaching job, said here on Thursday that his team should put its best foot forward in the second Test against India.
Cricket manager Ravi Shastri offers words of wisdom to beleaguered opener Wasim Jaffer on the eve of India’s second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday. AP
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.
