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  • After Sachin's nomination, Left wants RS ticket for Sourav Ganguly

    New Delhi: A day after cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, CPI today demanded that former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s name should also be considered for the Upper House.

    New Delhi: A day after cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, CPI today demanded that former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s name should also be considered for the Upper House.

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  • Sushil qualifies for London Olympics

    New Delhi: Former world champion and Beijing Olympics bronze medalist wrestler, Sushil Kumar finally managed to seal his London Olympics berth after winning the 66kg freestyle title at the World Qualifying Tournament in Taiyuan, China .

    New Delhi: Former world champion and Beijing Olympics bronze medalist wrestler, Sushil Kumar finally managed to seal his London Olympics berth after winning the 66kg freestyle title at the World Qualifying Tournament in Taiyuan, China .

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  • Hyderabad beat Pune for first win in IPL 5

    PUNE: A blistering knock by Cameron White and top-class fielding gave Team Hyderabad a well-deserving 18-run win over Team Pune at the Subrata Roy Sahara stadium on Thursday night.

    PUNE: A blistering knock by Cameron White and top-class fielding gave Team Hyderabad a well-deserving 18-run win over Team Pune at the Subrata Roy Sahara stadium on Thursday night.

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  • Australia extends lead against Windies in 3rd test

    Roseau (Dominica): Ed Cowan and Ricky Ponting both hit half centuries Wednesday as Australia built a healthy lead of 310 on the third day of the third and final test at Windsor Park.

    Roseau (Dominica): Ed Cowan and Ricky Ponting both hit half centuries Wednesday as Australia built a healthy lead of 310 on the third day of the third and final test at Windsor Park.

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  • Saina Nehwal disappoints again at India Open

    NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal spoilt what could have been a perfect day for India at the India Open at the Siri Fort Complex on Wednesday.

    NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal spoilt what could have been a perfect day for India at the India Open at the Siri Fort Complex on Wednesday.

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  • Olympics most important: Sania Mirza

    BANGALORE: Sania Mirza, ranked No. 8 in doubles and down to 181 in singles, will play a few selected events of the ongoing clay court season, followed by the grass-court stretch, alongside the flamboyant Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

    BANGALORE: Sania Mirza, ranked No. 8 in doubles and down to 181 in singles, will play a few selected events of the ongoing clay court season, followed by the grass-court stretch, alongside the flamboyant Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

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  • Peterson, Rayudu steal win for Mumbai with incredible hitting

    Mohali: Ambati Rayudu (34) and Robin Peterson (16) creamed leg-spinner Piyush Chawla for 27 runs in the penultimate over to snatch a stunning four-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match, here .

    Mohali: Ambati Rayudu (34) and Robin Peterson (16) creamed leg-spinner Piyush Chawla for 27 runs in the penultimate over to snatch a stunning four-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match, here .

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  • Australia in control after Wade's ton

    Roseau (Dominica): Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade hit a maiden test century Tuesday and Australia's bowlers followed up by derailing the West Indies' first innings as the tourists took full control on day two of the third and final Test at Windsor Park.

    Roseau (Dominica): Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade hit a maiden test century Tuesday and Australia's bowlers followed up by derailing the West Indies' first innings as the tourists took full control on day two of the third and final Test at Windsor Park.

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  • Saina, Jayaram, Kashyap, Neha sail into 2nd round

    New Delhi: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal notched up a comfortable straight-game victory over Hong Kong’s Pui Yin Yip to start her India Open Super Series campaign on a positive note, here .

    New Delhi: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal notched up a comfortable straight-game victory over Hong Kong’s Pui Yin Yip to start her India Open Super Series campaign on a positive note, here .

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  • Jwala Gutta game for India Open challenge

    NEW DELHI: Jwala Gutta, India's premier doubles badminton player does little to shake away the look of lethargy from her face. If she did, then it would be defeating the entire purpose.

    NEW DELHI: Jwala Gutta, India's premier doubles badminton player does little to shake away the look of lethargy from her face. If she did, then it would be defeating the entire purpose.

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