From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.27 :: Jul. 07, 2007
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.30 :: NO.27 :: Jul. 07, 2007 |
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Teaching the art of bowling fastFor 20 years the MRF Pace Foundation has been involved in producing fast bowlers and serving as a fine finishing school. But according to Dennis Lillee, the key man at the Foundation, the journey has just begun, writes S. Dinakar. 
'We have produced results'Vinoo Mammen’s whole-hearted laughter reflects his spirit. The Chairman and Managing Director of MRF shares his thoughts with Sportstar.
India clinches seriesThe standard of cricket in Belfast between India and South Africa was impressive. Both sides had been out of action for a while, both looked rusty, but the energy, the skill and the quick return to the habits developed during a lifetime were worth a standing ovation, writes Ted Corbett. ENGLAND DIARY Freddie says he’s getting better Andrew Flintoff, who is recovering from an ankle injury, feels that his best days are ahead of him. Over to Ted Corbett for a summary of events.
A wet startIf London is among the top five most expensive cities in the world, Wimbledon is, inarguably, the most expensive tennis tournament. From ticket prices to food to gift items and clothing, everything is frightfully expensive. A summary of events by Nirmal Shekar. FEATURE The case of the missing volley The coaches treat volleying as a dangerous disease, and they inhibit attacking at the net, even when there are obvious opportunities to shorten points, writes Bud Collins. CONTROVERSY Sania Mirza back on court in skirt For most of her compatriots, she is an idol. She was the first Indian woman to break into the top 50 of the WTA Tour rankings. By David Ornstein.
Darsha calls it a dayOne of the most successful athletes of her country, Sri Lanka, Darsha broke into the limelight by winning the 100m gold at the Asian junior championships in Jakarta in 1994.
The tragedy of Miss JonesReports that Marion Jones, who beamed out of magazine covers and billboards, and signed million-dollar deals, is broke, down to her last few thousand dollars, is another reminder that her life, so far, remains more tragedy than triumph, writes Rohit Brijnath.
Arsenal in chaos The forcing out of David Dein, the Arsenal Vice-President, was certainly a major factor in Thierry Henry’s departure.
Ayegbeni Yakubu joined Portsmouth in January 2003 and immediately impressed as the club won promotion to the top flight. His performances earned him a move to Middlesbrough in 2005 and after two reasonably successful seasons on Teesside, he is now being linked with a return to Pompey, writes Andy Hampson. FEATURE 
Eriksson may join Manchester CityThe former England manager has not signed a pre-contract agreement and therefore remains open to other offers, but City hope he will be true to his word and negotiations have begun with the Swedish football association about freeing Roland Anderson to become his No. 2. By Daniel Taylor. Coach targets Reo-Coker Sven-Goran Eriksson has identified Nigel Reo-Coker as the man to replace Joey Barton as part of his £50m rebuild at Manchester City. The midfielder, who asked for a transfer from West Ham United at the end of last season, has already spoken ...
Red letter day for Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa dominate at Magny-Cours, outclassing Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren with a superb 1-2 finish. Over to Alan Henry. FOCUS Fighting fair and winning Lewis Hamilton's performances this season are no fluke, and his honesty in the fight marks him apart from the greats in the past, writes Richard William.
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