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October 29, 2009 6:00 PM

Queen hands over games Baton to President

The formal countdown to next year's Delhi Commonwealth Games began today with the ceremonial Queen's Baton relay, which saw Queen Elizabeth II handing over the glittering baton to India's President Pratibha Patil London. Before the Queen placed her message to the baton and...

October 29, 2009 9:52 AM

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2010 will take place in New Zealand

The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2010 will take place in New Zealand from 15 to 30 January. In a statement, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday that a total of 16 teams will participate in the tournament which is seen as an important breeding ground for the next generation of senio...

October 28, 2009 8:31 PM

Umpire Shepherd died

Popular umpire David Shepherd, renowned for his sound judgement and idiosyncracy, died of cancer last night. He was 68. Shepherd is survived by his wife Jenny, whom he married last year. One of the most affable umpires of his era, 'Shep' had officiated with distinction in 92 Test m...

October 28, 2009 7:38 PM

India set Australia 355 to win second ODI

Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed his career's fifth century to power India to 354 for seven against Australia in the second One-day international cricket match in Nagpur today Gautam Gambhir contributed 76 and Raina 62 off 50 balls . Sehwag added 40 and Yuvraj Singh 23.Earlier, Australia won th...

October 28, 2009 2:57 PM

Ponting wins toss, India to bat first

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to field against India in the second one-day international of the seven match series at VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday. India have made one change to their side, bringing in Yuvraj Singh in place of Virat Kohli.Injury hit Australians have...

October 28, 2009 2:17 PM

Serena Williams of US beats Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova

Serena Williams of America defeated Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6, 7-5 on the opening day of the WTA Championships in Doha after sister Venus, the defending champion suffered a shock defeat by Russia's Dementieva. Eleven-time grand slam champion Serena, is bidding to end the yea...

October 28, 2009 11:31 AM

Anti-Naxalite commandos to protect Indian, Aus cricket teams in Nagpur

A crack team of anti-naxalite commandos has been roped to provide security cover to the Indian and Australian cricket teams at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur, where the second ODI match will be held on Tuesday. Police will be using night vision devices to detect any wrong doings ...

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