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1983 triumph changed face of game in the country: Amarnath

Pooja Kamboj — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:21 +0000

1983 World Cup hero Mohinder Amarnath feels that India’s “unexpected”triumph at the Lord’s 25 summers ago had changed the face of cricket in the country. At a grand celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of India’s 1983 triumph here...

Nottinghamshire gives Laxman Friday deadline

Pooja Kamboj — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:13:30 +0000

Nottinghamshire has given VVS Laxman time till Friday to make up his mind whether to join the county or not. “I’ve spoken to two players and we need to contact them again if he doesn’t come,” Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick...

Cricket history made as Srilanka player successfully challenges umpire's decision via replay

Barun — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:09:11 +0000

Sri Lanka batsman Tilakratne Dilshan becomes the first player to take advantage of cricket’s new trial laws and successfully challenges an on-field umpire’s decision on...

Are Some Long-Distance Runners Blessed by Darwinian Natural Selection?

Brent — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:08 +0000

Is evolution selecting for endurance runners? Genetic variations found in world-class long-distance athletes boosts efficiency of muscle metabolism.

Olympics 2008: Sex lives and salaries off-limits in Beijing's courtesy campaign

John — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:16 +0000

Chinese etiquette skills during the olympic games 2008. Please don’t spit, smoke or display adverts that offer to improve your sexual urge...

Dilshan makes history with appeal

Barun — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:27:50 +0000

Sri Lankan batsman Tilakratne Dilshan created history on Thursday when he became the first player to successfully appeal against an umpiring...