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French Open: Paes-Bhupathi, Bopanna-Qureshi advance, Somdev exits
Indian tennis stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, along with Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, progressed to the second round of the French Open men's doubles, while Somdev Devvarman exited the tournament.
Mumbai Indians knock out Knight Riders in IPL Eliminator
Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in the IPL Eliminator, securing their spot in the next round against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Adrian Blizzard's half-century and Harbhajan Singh's late six were crucial in chasing down the target.
Al Qaeda confirms Osama’s death
Al Qaeda has officially confirmed the death of its leader, Osama Bin Laden, warning of retaliation against the US and urging an uprising in Pakistan. The group stated that Bin Laden's death would be a 'curse' for the US.
Warne retires from IPL, Royals want him as mentor
Cricket legend Shane Warne has announced his retirement from professional cricket, with the current IPL season being his last. The Rajasthan Royals are keen to retain him in a mentorship capacity for future seasons.
Sehwag smashes maiden IPL century to keep Daredevils in hunt
Virender Sehwag's spectacular maiden IPL century led Delhi Daredevils to a crucial four-wicket victory over Deccan Chargers, keeping their playoff hopes alive. His 119 off 56 balls single-handedly chased down 175.
Super Kings continue unbeaten run at home
Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets, securing their fourth consecutive home win and sixth overall in the IPL. Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina's century partnership led the chase after bowlers Shadab Jakati and Albie Morkel restricted the Royals.
Pune Warriors suffer seventh consecutive IPL defeat
Pune Warriors suffered their seventh consecutive IPL defeat, losing to Mumbai Indians by 21 runs despite Manish Pandey's fifty. Mumbai Indians climbed to the top of the table, while Pune remained at the bottom.
Tendulkar, Rayudu spark in Mumbai’s win
Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu's half-centuries led Mumbai Indians to a 23-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in their IPL match. Mumbai's disciplined bowling attack then restricted Punjab, despite Shaun Marsh's gritty 61.
Kallis spearheads Knight Riders to a 9-run win
Jacques Kallis led Kolkata Knight Riders to their first IPL 4 victory against Deccan Chargers with a half-century and four crucial catches. KKR successfully defended their 163/4 total, restricting the Chargers to 154/8.
Dhoni inspires Chennai Super Kings to victory
MS Dhoni's captaincy led Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling two-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2011 opener. Despite a strong start from KKR, Dhoni's strategic bowling changes and field placements secured the win.
Super Kings better placed than other teams: Fleming
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming believes his team has an edge in IPL 2011 due to retaining its core players, allowing them to integrate quickly. He also noted the team's strong batting lineup and the expected boost from the recent World Cup's excitement.
Pakistan drop Razzaq, Kamran from ODIs, T20 side
Pakistan's cricket board has excluded Abdul Razzaq and Kamran Akmal from the ODI and T20 squads for the West Indies series, while resting Umar Gul and Younis Khan. Shahid Afridi will captain the team, which introduces new wicketkeeper Mohammad Salman.
IPL-IV: 74 matches played over 51 days -Schedule
The fourth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL-IV) kicks off with 74 matches over 51 days across 13 venues. Ten teams will compete, divided into two groups, culminating in a final after three play-off games.
Consider myself lucky to be playing for that long: Tendulkar
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reflects on his 22-year career and the emotional experience of winning the World Cup, a dream he chased for decades. He emphasizes passion and hard work as his driving force.
ICC World Cup trophy a 60 cm high silver-gold structure
The ICC World Cup trophy, a 60-cm-high silver and gold structure, features a golden globe atop three silver columns representing wickets. Designed for the 1999 tournament, it symbolizes batting, bowling, and fielding.
It will be India’s batting vs Pakistan’s bowling
The Cricket World Cup semifinal between India and Pakistan is set to be a clash of India's powerful batting and Pakistan's potent bowling. With prime ministers attending and historical rivalry, the match holds immense significance for both nations.
Yuvraj hopes to play key role for India in World Cup
Yuvraj Singh, fresh off an all-round performance against Ireland, expressed his desire to play a crucial role for India in the upcoming ICC World Cup matches. He downplayed his five-wicket haul, considering himself a part-time bowler, and emphasized the team's need to win all remaining games.
England snatch dramatic victory against South Africa
England secured a dramatic six-run victory over South Africa in a crucial Cricket World Cup Group B fixture. Despite being bowled out for 171, England's bowlers triggered a middle-order collapse for South Africa, who were cruising at one stage.
World Cup Afridi spins Pakistan to 46-run win over Canada
Shahid Afridi's five-wicket haul led Pakistan to a 46-run victory over Canada in a low-scoring World Cup match. Pakistan defended a total of 184, bowling out Canada for 138, with Afridi earning Man of the Match.
South African pacer Steyn doubtful for Dutch match
South African cricket star Dale Steyn is questionable for the upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands due to a hip strain. Coach Corrie van Zyl confirmed Steyn will undergo a fitness test, while other players like Imran Tahir and Jean Paul Duminy are also recovering from minor issues.