From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.31 :: NO.02 :: Jan. 12, 2008
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Dubious umpiring and a racism row took the sheen off an otherwise exciting Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sadly, the relationship between the two sides has deteriorated and the days ahead will be challenging, writes S. Dinakar. Umpiring gaffes in Sydney ■ Ricky Ponting ruled not out by Mark Benson on 17. Television replays showed he was caught behind down the leg-side off Ganguly. ■ Andrew Symonds, 30, ruled not out by Steve Bucknor. He was caught behind off Ishant ...
India, victim of poor umpiring Anil Kumble’s line at the end of the Test — “Only one side played in the spirit of the game” — was reminiscent of Bill Woodfull’s utterance in the Bodyline series, and conveyed India’s disappointment with how the Test unfolded. S. Ram Mahesh reports. AUSTRALIA DIARY Honouring a legend It reportedly took sculptor Terrance Plowright six months to produce the 400 kg statue of Richie Benaud, writes S. Ram Mahesh. FEATURE Focus on goals you know you can achieve The insistence on quality rather than mere versatility is a principle which should be applied to every position in a cricket team at every level. Of course, should a captain be gifted with a player endowed with both adaptability and star status, he is doubly blessed, writes Frank Tyson.
Sambhaji serves Services splendidly An exceptional defence and a nerveless approach enabled the Services to retain the title. G. Prasad reports.
Pankaj delights with a double The tournament underscored the shift in the balance of power with the experienced stars making way for the young brigade. By V. V. Subrahmanyam. INTERVIEW 
‘Fabulous Nationals’Pankaj Advani is proficient in both billiards and snooker. But the champion admits it isn’t easy to be successful in both. “The preparations and techniques involved in billiards and snooker vary so much,” he says in a chat with V. V. Subrahmanyam. INTERVIEW 
The romance continuesGeet Sethi sees a great future for billiards and snooker in India. “Cue sports are no longer considered a leisure activity, especially with ladies also taking it up seriously,” he says. Over to V. V. Subrahmanyam.
It’s a Bengal show The manner in which Bengal dominated the championship pointed to the abundance of talent in the state. S. R. Suryanarayan reports.
Army still in the saddleWhen it comes to equestrian, the Army, which has many natural advantages, is the No.1. But the civilians are rapidly catching up, writes K. Keerthivasan.
The Dutch striker was seen by some as the ideal replacement for compatriot and Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp, writes Andy Hampson.
Can one man make a team? When Cesc Fabregas , the propulsive force in the Arsenal midfield, was injured and forced out of the team, the previously all-conquering Gunners suddenly became vulnerable.
A Bramble specialUntil the Wigan defender struck for the second time in two games Liverpool were comfortable if unconvincing and on course for another night spent indebted to Fernando Torres after his 16th goal of the season, writes Andy Hunter.
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