Just getting to play for India is a dream come true Mumbai, Nov 20, DHNS: ”I can honestly say that even today, when I wake up in the morning, I have the same enthusiasm and energy that I had when I started playing for the country,” VVS Laxman told Deccan Herald on the day he completed 15 years as an international cricketer. “My explanation for this longevity is very simple” Laxman added. “It’s a dream for anyone to represent India in cricket. My one single focus has been to do well through the game of cricket. That has been my driving force, helping me work hard and remain committed. I have had to go through various phases in my cricketing career but I have consistently worked hard to try and keep improving, to sustain myself, because it’s a rare opportunity for an individual to represent his country in international sport.”To play for as long as he has, Laxman went on, was very satisfying. “In a country where cricket is more religion than sport, just getting a chance to play for India is dream come true. To play my first Test was special, to play for 15 years is a great feeling. It’s a proud moment for me and my parents. I wanted to become a doctor, my family is full of doctors and engineers. Coming out from there, to play professional cricket for this long gives me a lot of pride and pleasure. Read More..
PUNJAB LIFTS OVERALL TROPHY IN NATIONAL GATKA CHAMPIONSHIP Chandigarh November 15: Host Gatkebaaz team lifted the overall trophy in the first National Gatka Open Championship (Men & Women) concluded at Akal Degree College Mastuana Sahib (Sangrur). Organised by the Gatka Federation of India (GFI), about 300 Gatka players from 14 states in age category of under-14, under-17, under-19, under-22 and under-25 have participated in the three day tournament. In the medal tally, the Punjab players have won 26 medals by displaying gracious martial art talent whereas runner up Chandigarh Gatka team has secured 15 medals. The Gatkebaaz from Jammu and Kashmir finished third by winning 11 medals in the national level martial art tourney held for the first time. Read More..
USA stun Pak in World Cup kabaddi Gurdaspur-Norway, America and Italy trounced Spain, Pakistan and Argentina, respectively, during starting matches of World Cup Kabaddi in Pool B at Government College Floodlit Sports Stadium here on Friday.In a significant match, the United States of America routed the runners up of last year World Kabaddi Cup — Pakistan with a margin of 43-39. USA was leading its rivals by a margin of 23-20 at the half time. Mike Seattle played well and got three points for his team in the starting minutes. Read More..
Ballack breaks nose after scoring for Leverkusen against Freiburg Berlin- Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea star Michael Ballack could miss his side’s Bayer Leverkusen’s Champions League game against Valencia on Tuesday after suffering a broken nose on Friday after scoring the winning goal against Freiburg. The former German captain was taken to hospital in Freiburg on Friday night, returning to his team hotel at 1.30 a.m. with the bad news that his nose was broken – just hours after being hailed as a hero for his goal which gave Leverkusen a 1-0 victory.He was hurt during a tackle with Freiburg’s Jan Rosenthal in the 65th minute of the match, after which he was substituted off the field. Read More..
Bhajji dropped, Sachin, Viru back for first West Indies Test New Delhi, October 28, Virendra Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar made it to the team, while spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has been out of form for some time, was left out as the squad for first Test against West Indies was announced on Friday.A few fresh faces like Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Sharma and Varun Aaron also figure in the Team list.The Test Series against the Caribbean team starts on November 6, with first match to be held at Ferozshah Kotla.Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Venkatsai Laxman, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha, Rahul Sharma, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron.
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