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Full of beans, these Caribbeans
Infinite prayers were answered on a feverish night in Colombo where Darren Sammy’s men crowned themselves as the ICC World Twenty20 champions. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
WORLD T20/FINAL
Windies party in Colombo
Darren Sammy was in a delirious state through the post-match press conference after a much awaited dream had come true for the men from the Caribbean. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
W.V. RAMAN COLUMN
Curators need to buck up
Co-ordination is an important attribute for success when too many components are involved in any system. Hence, it is extremely critical for the curators and selectors to work in tandem for the betterment of the game.
WORLD T20/SEMIFINALS
Gayle’s the boss
The incremental benefits that Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard piled onto Chris Gayle’s effort undid Australian skipper George Bailey’s best laid plans, writes K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
WORLD T20/SEMIFINALS
Lankans hold their nerves
Much to the delight of its ardent fans, Sri Lanka won by 16 runs, a margin that seemed distant when the men from the Emerald Isle managed only 139 for four. K.C. Vijaya Kumar reports.
LANKA DIARY
Big snub for Big Brother
Spectator indifference, a T20 path-breaker, the Pantheon of Gods, a captaincy switch and another Kiwi heartbreak in a super-over, figure in this edition by K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
WORLD T20/INDIA-SOUTH AFRICA
Hardly a solace
Once South Africa reached 122, the Indians understandably struggled to maintain their intensity and right under their noses, the contest nearly slipped away. The Morkels — Albie and Morne — hit a six each off Balaji’s last over when 14 were required but the seamer, however, castled the brothers and eked out a consolation win for India. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
IRANI CUP
Rest is best
Rajasthan, the Ranji champion for the last two years, was well and truly walloped by a strong Rest of India team led by Cheteshwar Pujara in under four days by an innings and 79 runs, writes Avinash Nair.
LONDON CALLING
KP and JT — The two popular sportsmen
It would be a shame if John Terry never plays international sport again. The football manager Roy Hodgson has already regretted Terry’s retirement and I am sure that he will work to bring him back. By Ted Corbett.
FOCUS
Throw them into the big ring
Afghanistan and Ireland have the potential to develop into top rung teams. What they need now is more exposure to international cricket. By Arun Venugopal.
Taking aim again
For sure, Ronjan Sodhi is one of the most accomplished shooters in the country. And he will train his guns at the World Championships before he sets out to straighten the record in the next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There is still a lot of unfinished business for him in the world of shooting, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
INTERVIEW
‘I can never be faulted for want of preparation’
Koneru Humpy, who finished second in the overall standings of the FIDE World Grand Prix Series with a victory in the final round in Ankara, says she is on course to achieving her dream of becoming the world champion. By V.V. Subrahmanyam.
‘I can do 1:40.5’
“In Kenya, youth are getting inspired by people who have gone higher up. When you see somebody with a gold medal you feel happy,” says David Rudisha to Y.B. Sarangi.
FEATURE
What will FINA do next?
The alteration of the qualifying norms for 2012 London saw four Indian swimmers miss the Olympics. Now with the World Championship coming up in Barcelona next year, will the world body ring in changes once again and thereby upset the chances of the Indian swimmers? By Nandakumar Marar.
KICKING AROUND
Terry, racism and FA
What really happened that day at Shepherds Bush when, last season, Queens Park Rangers were playing at home to Chelsea? Racism is all too evident in football pitches, writes Brian Glanville.
| Cover Story |
Full of beans, these CaribbeansInfinite prayers were answered on a feverish night in Colombo where Darren Sammy’s men crowned themselves as the ICC World Twenty20 champions. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
| Cricket |
Windies party in ColomboDarren Sammy was in a delirious state through the post-match press conference after a much awaited dream had come true for the men from the Caribbean. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
| On The Ball |
Curators need to buck up
Co-ordination is an important attribute for success when too many components are involved in any system. Hence, it is extremely critical for the curators and selectors to work in tandem for the betterment of the game.
| Cricket |
Gayle’s the bossThe incremental benefits that Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard piled onto Chris Gayle’s effort undid Australian skipper George Bailey’s best laid plans, writes K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
WORLD T20/SEMIFINALS
Lankans hold their nervesMuch to the delight of its ardent fans, Sri Lanka won by 16 runs, a margin that seemed distant when the men from the Emerald Isle managed only 139 for four. K.C. Vijaya Kumar reports.
LANKA DIARY
Big snub for Big Brother
Spectator indifference, a T20 path-breaker, the Pantheon of Gods, a captaincy switch and another Kiwi heartbreak in a super-over, figure in this edition by K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
WORLD T20/INDIA-SOUTH AFRICA
Hardly a solaceOnce South Africa reached 122, the Indians understandably struggled to maintain their intensity and right under their noses, the contest nearly slipped away. The Morkels — Albie and Morne — hit a six each off Balaji’s last over when 14 were required but the seamer, however, castled the brothers and eked out a consolation win for India. By K.C. Vijaya Kumar.
IRANI CUP
Rest is bestRajasthan, the Ranji champion for the last two years, was well and truly walloped by a strong Rest of India team led by Cheteshwar Pujara in under four days by an innings and 79 runs, writes Avinash Nair.
| Column |
KP and JT — The two popular sportsmenIt would be a shame if John Terry never plays international sport again. The football manager Roy Hodgson has already regretted Terry’s retirement and I am sure that he will work to bring him back. By Ted Corbett.
| Cricket |
Throw them into the big ringAfghanistan and Ireland have the potential to develop into top rung teams. What they need now is more exposure to international cricket. By Arun Venugopal.
| Shooting |
Taking aim againFor sure, Ronjan Sodhi is one of the most accomplished shooters in the country. And he will train his guns at the World Championships before he sets out to straighten the record in the next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There is still a lot of unfinished business for him in the world of shooting, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
| Chess |
‘I can never be faulted for want of preparation’Koneru Humpy, who finished second in the overall standings of the FIDE World Grand Prix Series with a victory in the final round in Ankara, says she is on course to achieving her dream of becoming the world champion. By V.V. Subrahmanyam.
| Chat Show |
‘I can do 1:40.5’“In Kenya, youth are getting inspired by people who have gone higher up. When you see somebody with a gold medal you feel happy,” says David Rudisha to Y.B. Sarangi.
| Swimming |
What will FINA do next?The alteration of the qualifying norms for 2012 London saw four Indian swimmers miss the Olympics. Now with the World Championship coming up in Barcelona next year, will the world body ring in changes once again and thereby upset the chances of the Indian swimmers? By Nandakumar Marar.
| Football |
Terry, racism and FAWhat really happened that day at Shepherds Bush when, last season, Queens Park Rangers were playing at home to Chelsea? Racism is all too evident in football pitches, writes Brian Glanville.
