![]() Telegraph.co.uk | IPL: News channels end boycott The Hindu News broadcasters on Friday ended their boycott of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an agreement with the cash-rich Indian league authorities. “The news broadcasters end boycott of IPL coverage. ... 50 city cinemas to show IPL matches IPL third season due to begin amid heavy security Sharad Pawar, MCA officials to boycott IPL |
BBC News | Ex-Pak hockey greats blasts players Times of India KARACHI: Former Pakistan hockey players have blasted the current bunch of players and the team management for the deplorable show in ongoing Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Pakistan finished last in the 12-nation tournament after it was defeated by ... Hockey team to return tomorrow Our worst-ever performance: Pakistan coach Pakistan hockey team 'retires' after World Cup debacle |
The Guardian | KKR up against defending champions Deccan Chargers Times of India MUMBAI: It's not just a winning start that Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking at when they face defending champions Deccan Chargers in the opening match of the third Indian Premier League (IPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. ... Charged up Deccans take on Knight Riders in glitzy IPL opener Legacy of IPL II victory will spur our title quest: Gilchrist No favourites in Twenty20 |
![]() India Talkies | Slow pace of progress worries Mike Fennell Sify Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennel has advised the organising committee of this year's event to speed up work in areas such as proper venues, transport and catering of the participating teams. Talking to reporters here on Thursday, ... Games chief still concerned Chefs de Mission can tell athletes Delhi will be safe: Fennell Fennell voices fears over Delhi delays |
![]() Globe and Mail | Football transfer rumours: Wayne Rooney to Real Madrid? The Guardian The closest Wayne Rooney will ever get to the World Cup? Maybe, unless one of his new Real Madrid team-mates brings it into training ... Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images The Mill has always been partial to a bit of retail therapy. ... Rooney changes training regime to avoid burn-out Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney Not Training At Full Intensity Wayne's World |
![]() ABC Online | It's Germany vs Australia Calcutta Telegraph New Delhi: Defending champions Germany and Australia continued their domination in the elite level hockey when they reached the final of the Hero Honda World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, here on Thursday. In the semi-finals, Germany, ... Germany to play Australia in World Cup final England's hope of glory cut to ribbons by Germany in World Cup semi-final Germany, Oz set up spicy final |
![]() Cricket365.com | Kings XI Punjab sign on Rusty Theron CricInfo.com Juan 'Rusty' Theron, the South African fast bowler, has signed up with Kings XI Punjab for the third season of the IPL. The right-arm seamer was in top form in the MTN40 domestic one-day series, leading the Warriors to the title with a tournament-high ... Delhi Daredevils: Bookies' pick to win IPL 3 Delhi, Punjab aim higher under new leaders Kings XI "spoilt for choice" despite injury worries: Sangakkara |
![]() Indian Express | Brasa expects a tough fight from Argentina Times of India NEW DELHI: India coach Jose Brasa is expecting a tough fight from the Argentines in their classification match for the seventh-eight places in the Hockey World Cup on Friday. "Argentina have scored lot of goals in the tournament but they have also ... India's task not easy Best chance for India to reignite hockey passion India looking to erase 16-yr-old blot |
![]() The Hindu | Hayden bullish on CSK winning title The Hindu PTI Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden put rival teams on notice saying he was optimistic that his side Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, will annex the IPL title that eluded it in the last two editions. “Our prospects are very good and I ... Hayden set to launch into IPL opponents with new bat Cricket bats for Rs 20000 each Hayden bats for a revolutionary Mongoose bat |
![]() Mid-Day | Mumbai traffic dreads IPL opener tonight NDTV.com Get set for major traffic snarls as all roads lead to Navi Mumbai's DY Patil stadium for the IPL-III opener on Friday night. And, if you're headed to the stadium, leave your cars at home. If you plan to use your vehicle to go to Navi Mumbai for the ... Force One inspects DY Patil stadium ahead of IPL opener Commandos, judges assess stadiums First day, first show |