CRICKET / Former skipper says he has got his hunger for runs back
Being away from team was tough Sourav Ganguly will become the fourth Indian in this squad alone to have played 100 Tests, come Wednesday.the former skipper said he was fortunate enough to have played in the 'Golden Era' of Indian cricket.
GANGULY UNPLUGGED
I have never tried to prove people wrong The 100th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, beginning on Wednesday, will also mark the remarkable Sourav Ganguly's 100th Test appearance. A little over 13 months back, it was almost unthinkable that the 35-year-old Kolkatan would get to that mark.
India is a very strong team, says Gilchrist Shortly after a sand sculpture showing him holding a cricket bat with the Melbourne skyline in the backdrop was unveiled at the Federation Square on Sunday, Adam Gilchrist said he hadn't yet marked time on his career.
Laxman sounds warning Laxman pointed out that against the Australians, India could ill afford to be indecisive.
HOCKEY / Premier League
Warriors down Hi-Fliers Maratha Warriors notched up their second successive victory defeating Bangalore Hi-Fliers 2-0 in the fourth edition of the Premier Hockey League at the Sector 42 stadium here on Sunday.
Winners in the inter-school tennis tournament in Bangalore on Sunday. Vishnu (boys U-16), Asad and Rashein Samuel (boys
doubles), Rahul (boys U-13), Nitha SP and Ritu (girls doubles), Shruthi Ashok (girls U-13).DH photo
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