Miami: World number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Maria Sharapova shook off windy conditions to move into the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Sunday. Serb Djokovic posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory over India's Somdev Devvarman and Sharapova turned back fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic's win set up a clash with German Tommy Haas, who beat Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-2.
Miami: World number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Maria Sharapova shook off windy conditions to move into the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Sunday. Serb Djokovic posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory over India's Somdev Devvarman and Sharapova turned back fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic's win set up a clash with German Tommy Haas, who beat Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-2.
India helped atone for their whitewash in Australia last year by beating Australia 4-0, riding on the back of superlative performances from their young stars. Their crushing win inside three days in the fourth and final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla was another example of how India's younger players have stood up in the face of adversity. Here's a look at how Sunday's six-wicket win panned out
India helped atone for their whitewash in Australia last year by beating Australia 4-0, riding on the back of superlative performances from their young stars. Their crushing win inside three days in the fourth and final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla was another example of how India's younger players have stood up in the face of adversity. Here's a look at how Sunday's six-wicket win panned out
NEW DELHI: Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma struck again as he bowled out Phillip Hughes to give Australia second blow at the score of 71 on the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Friday.
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NEW DELHI: Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma struck again as he bowled out Phillip Hughes to give Australia second blow at the score of 71 on the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Friday.
NEW DELHI: The fourth Test against Australia at the Ferozeshah Kotla could well be fans' last opportunity to see Sachin Tendulkar play an international match in India.
NEW DELHI: The fourth Test against Australia at the Ferozeshah Kotla could well be fans' last opportunity to see Sachin Tendulkar play an international match in India.
SEPANG: Red Bull driver Mark Webber drove the quickest time in the first practice ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, edging Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen as the Australian looks for his first victory in over six months.
SEPANG: Red Bull driver Mark Webber drove the quickest time in the first practice ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, edging Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen as the Australian looks for his first victory in over six months.
SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is totally accountable for the team's struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, as the team is just a defeat away from becoming Australia's worst Test outfit in 34 years.
SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is totally accountable for the team's struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, as the team is just a defeat away from becoming Australia's worst Test outfit in 34 years.
NEW DELHI: Mickey Arthur carefully picked out the seat closest to the emergency exit as the Aussies trooped into the team bus following a two-hour workout at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
As everyone sank into their own worlds, the coach seemed swamped by the now-customary sea of cellphones. Everyone started texting except Arthur. He seemed lost in thought instead, gazing out of the window; scowling, frowning, scratching his head.
NEW DELHI: Mickey Arthur carefully picked out the seat closest to the emergency exit as the Aussies trooped into the team bus following a two-hour workout at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
As everyone sank into their own worlds, the coach seemed swamped by the now-customary sea of cellphones. Everyone started texting except Arthur. He seemed lost in thought instead, gazing out of the window; scowling, frowning, scratching his head.
MIAMI: Continuing his impressive comeback post a shoulder surgery, Somdev Devvarman erased a one-set deficit to beat world number 78 Evgeny Donskoy in his opening round of the ATP Miami Masters.
MIAMI: Continuing his impressive comeback post a shoulder surgery, Somdev Devvarman erased a one-set deficit to beat world number 78 Evgeny Donskoy in his opening round of the ATP Miami Masters.
Australia's performance in India has been very ordinary. Apart from their efforts on the field, their choice of personnel in each Test too has been questionable. A look at the decisions which have cost them dearly:
Australia's performance in India has been very ordinary. Apart from their efforts on the field, their choice of personnel in each Test too has been questionable. A look at the decisions which have cost them dearly:
MOHALI: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday played down the 'revenge' angle after his team took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-Test series against Australia. Dhoni's boys were whitewashed 4-0 Down Under by Australia in 2011-12, and now with the stage set for a clean sweep in Delhi, the skipper insisted that the series was not about revenge.
MOHALI: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday played down the 'revenge' angle after his team took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-Test series against Australia. Dhoni's boys were whitewashed 4-0 Down Under by Australia in 2011-12, and now with the stage set for a clean sweep in Delhi, the skipper insisted that the series was not about revenge.
