'Honoured' Kumble is ready for challenge I felt proud and honoured," Kumble told Deccan Herald of what his immediate reaction was when one-time spin partner and current national selector Venkatapathi Raju called him up late on Thursday night to convey the good news.
Younis spoils Indian party After a prosaic performance in Guwahati, Pakistan came back roaring into the five-match series with a four-wicket win in the second one-dayer at Mohali.
'This ton is for Bob' "Bob has always told me 'you don't stay till to finish off the things'. Today I have done that. I am dedicating this hundred to Woolmer, I am sure he would have been proud of me," Younis said after making a match-winning 117 off 110 balls.
Short by 15-20: Dhoni Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the losing one too many wickets in the slog overs hampered his team's chances in the second one-dayer against Pakistan in Mohali on Thursday.
Gritty BSNL overcome ITI BSNL overcame stiff resistance from ITI before prevailing 25-17, 22-25, 18-25, 25-19, 15-12 in the Senior State 'A' Division volleyball league here on Friday.
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