Yuvis Test career at crossroads The 25-year-old left-hander has had an outstanding run in the limited-overs game as well as in the Twenty20 format over the last 12 months, performances which earned him a spot in the Test eleven.
India face stiff task in Perth The Indians embarked on the longest journey of the tour on Sunday morning, aware that the long haul from Canberra to Perth was no more than symbolic of the gruelling next one week ahead of them.
CRICKET / Anil Kumble to meet Ricky Ponting
India brace up for a long haul A long Monday lies ahead of the Indian and Australian team managements, with rival skippers Anil Kumble and Ricky Ponting in particular facing a taxing, draining day in Perth.
Kirsten pats Kumbles leadership The former South African batsman has joined the Indian team as consultant and said the players will have to believe that they can still fight back, win the two Tests and level the series.
Clarke regrets not walking Australia's Michael Clarke regretted not walking after he was caught in the second Test against India, the batsman said on Sunday.
Swiss World number one Roger Federer, despite running a mild fever, is widely tipped to win his third straight Australian Open title. The first Grand Slam of the year begins in Melbourne from Monday. AP
There is a proposal to set up a commission for reorganisation of states. Is it desirable to have smaller states? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to comment on the topic. While some of the readers believe that it is good to have smaller states as it would help the government machinery to function effectively, others opine that the division of states would affect the already diminishing national unity and could only add troubles to the country.
