Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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Ind vs Aus Day 4 Score Roundup: Ponting needs extra efforts from his bowlers now

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 05:05 AM PDT

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Sachin

It seems that Ponting's record of not registering a single test win as a captain of the Australian team in India will remain a dream for him in spite of his constant efforts of being a good batsman for his team.

This Wednesday when he faces the Indian batsmen again on the field he needs some extra efforts from his fellow teammates especially his bowlers.

After the four days of hard core battle and fighting by the Indian team its team India which maintains a upper hand when they meet with their opposition on the fifth and final day for which all the credit goes to excellent bowling department led by the talented Pragyan Ojha.

The Indians just requires a mere draw for completing their endeavor of winning the test match series where the famous Border-Gavaskar Trophy will still remain in their possession. But then the test should end in a style with a comfortable win.

Since the fighting spirit and sportsmanship of the Australian captain ponting was magnificent with an innings of 72 runs which is technically his third seventies score in this test series, it turns to the last day to see if a lead of 185 runs is strong enough to stop the Indian batsmen.

The fabulous day began by the master blaster's test double century which was his sixth and then came to an end with distressing moments for the Aussies when the Indian bowlers showed some reverse swing and spin skills. Now it all remains to be seen on the D day.

Preity and Shipa’s doomed IPL career

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 05:04 AM PDT

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Preity Shipa

Its seems that both the charming Indian actresses namely Shipa Shetty and Preity Zinta are facing lost of difficulties on the professional front and career after the BBCI's hard faced decision of dismantling the IPL teams of Kings XI Punjab and the Rajasthan Royals.

The real life sports career in which both the talented actresses invested their hard earned money seems to be falling like a pack of cards and even their on screen career has come to a definite stand still with only few guest appearances here and there.

After the heart breaking reality of the sporting world and the IPL teams, whether these talented actresses will turn back to their original career choices still remains a mystery.

If one goes by the facts and figures, technically Preity's last film to be released was along with Salman Khan named Heroes which came in the year 2008 after which her fans just got a glimpse of her in two guest appearing roles. The first being Main Aur Mrs Khanna and the next one was Shahruk Khan's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

After this it was rumored that she would be staring in Har pal opposite Shiney Ahuja but this film is still awaiting its box office calling and final destiny.

A similar statistics falls in the career graph of Shipa Shetty whose last release was the super hit Life in a metro which was in the theaters in the year 2007. Both these talented actresses are now waiting for the upcoming movies to be soon released in 2010.

India vs Australia Day 4 Live: Team India In A Spot of Bother: Watson And Katich Take Australia Off To A Blistering Start

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 12:59 AM PDT

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India Vs Australia

After bundling India out at 495 runs at Chinnaswami Stadium of Bangalore in the 2nd test at on day 4 Australian team has got off to a blazing start in the 2nd innings. Indian pacers Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan are seriously struggling in front of furious looking Australian openers Shane Watson and Simon Katich.

Simon Katich and Shane Watson are treating Indian bowlers as if they are playing in front of school standard bowling attack.

This kind of bowling of Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth has not only put Australia in a very strong position but has also put Indian team in spot of bother. In addition to it both of them are also providing width to Australian batsman.

Owing to being provided width outside the off stump both the Australian openers Shane Watson and Siomon Katich are butchering Indian bowling and putting the team India in a spot of bother. Both of them are going strong and doing detrimental damage to the Indian team in the second innings,

Australian openers Shane Watson and Simon Katich are not only converting ones into two and twos into threes but they are also scoring boundaries at brisk pace continuously. They have taken Australian team off to a great start with the help of at least 1 boundary in every over being bowled.

Indian captain Mahender Singh Dhoni seriously needs to talk to Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth because at this crucial juncture of the test match giving runs like that is not going to do any good to Indian team.

Moreover, for putting Australian team in such a strong position and allowing Australia to get off to a blazing start only bowlers are not responsible. For allowing Australian team to get off to such solid start butter fingered Indian fielders and Indian captain Dhoni are equally responsible.

Ever since the Australian second innings has started Indian fielders have not only misfielded several times but dropped couple of catches too. Even Indian captain Mahender Singh Dhoni also dropped a straight catch of Australian all-rounder Shane Watson.

Indian team seriously need to bowl and field well otherwise these two splendid Australian all-rounder will not take too much time in taking the match out of the reach of Indian team.

What is the standard of Indian fast bowling without Ishant Sharma in second innings of Australia can be imagined that Indian captain has switched to turbnator Harbhajan Singh so early in the innings for getting a wicket.

Today's collapse of Indian batting lineup made it crystal clear that Indian team is seriously missing Mr. very very special VVS Laxman. Now the way Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth have failed in earning breakthroughs and stopping the flow of runs shows that Indian team is missing ISHant Sharma in the bowling department who is injured.

So far Australian Openers Shane Watson and Simon Katich have added 56 runs for the partnership of the first wicket in just 14 overs. Both of them are looking very dangerous and all set for a marathon innings. Watson is batting on 31 runs whereas his partner Katich is not out on 25 runs.

So Indian team seriously need to get some wickets and come back in the match before the match gets out of their reach. Otherwise Players Like Ricky Ponting, Clarke, Paine, Hussey and North are still come and bat. These players will surely take the match out of reach of Indian team. So it is high time for team India to get some wickets by hook or by crook.

Revs Hold Off Dynamo, Arrest Winless Spell At Five

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 10:13 PM PDT

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Houston, TX, United States (AHN) – Kheli Dube scored the eventual game winner in the 73rd minute, as the New England Revolution snapped a losing spell with a 2-1 decision over the Houston Dynamo Sunday at Robertson Stadium.

Shairie Joseph drew first blood for the visiting Revolution two minutes before halftime though Houston broke through in the 58th with the equalizer.

After Dominic Oduro pounded home a perfect cross courtesy of Richard Mulrooney; New England come back with Revs forward Ilija Stolica gathering the ball after Houston defender Ryan Cochrane turned it over near the edge of the box.

Stolica then sent it across the box to an unmarked Dube, who one-timed it past Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad from 10 yards for the win.

That goal put pressure on Houston, which eventually turned into frustration resulting to straight red cards assessed to both Joseph Ngwenya and Geoff Cameron.

Houston (7-15-6) finished the tilt two men down and saw its two-game unbeaten streak halted.

The win enabled New England (8-15-5) to snap a five-game winless skid in league play. It also ended an 11-match winless spell on the road for New England.

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Oilers Overcome Sluggish Start, Top Panthers For Second Straight Win

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 10:13 PM PDT

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Edmonton, AB, Canada (AHN) – Three different players each scored a goal for the Edmonton Oilers in a 3-2 victory over Florida Sunday night at Rexall Place, spoiling the Panthers’ season opener.

Dustin Penner opened up the scoring for the Oilers, who came alive in the second stanza after being outshot 11-3 in a scoreless first period.

Penner put Edmonton ahead 1-0 at 1:33 into the second before Ryan Jones doubled the advantage four minutes later.

Florida countered with Marty Reasoner cutting the deficit to one goal with the first of his two tallies.

Shawn Horcoff restored a two-goal advantage for the Oilers at 7:20 also in the second frame.

Horcoff’s deciding goal, questioned by Florida for allegedly going off his skate while in the slot, was allowed following a review.

Edmonton, which had 13 shots on goal to 28 by the Panthers, found the back of the net three times on just four shots in the second period.

Nikolai Khabibulin, coming off a 37-save effort in Edmonton’s home victory over Calgary Thursday, registered 26 stops in the Oilers’ second straight win.

Khabibulin’s counterpart, Tomas Vokoun has faced Edmonton 20 times in his career, going 6-8-3 with a pair of ties and 2.88 GAA.

He finished with 10 saves in defeat.

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Cavs` Late Rally Tumbles Rockets In Preseason Tilt

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 10:13 PM PDT

Corine Gatti – AHN Sports Contributor

Houston, TX, United States (AHN) – Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.J. Hickson poured in 18 points with 11 rebounds and two assists, as the Cavs bounced back from a five-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 99-93 Sunday in a preseason match.

The Cavaliers went on a 21-8 run after falling behind 72-67 going into the third quarter, taking an 88-80 lead in the fourth.

Cavs’ Christian Eyenga scored two three-point plays and Manny Harris added eight points for the final score. The pair combined for 22 of 32 fourth-quarter points, and Houston couldn’t retake the lead.

Cleveland led 47-45 at halftime.

Houston was led by Chase Budinger, who added 13 points. Jared Jeffries also posted 12 points for the Rockets.

Houston travels to China to face the New Jersey Nets Wednesday and Saturday in more preseason action.

The Cavs are 2-1 in the exhibition season and will face the Dallas Mavericks Monday.

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Hamels Hurls Complete Game Gem Against Reds; Phillies Sweep Series, Advance To NLCS

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 08:04 PM PDT

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Cincinnati, OH, United States (AHN) – Cole Hamels threw his first career postseason complete game, helping the Philadelphia Phillies complete the NL Division sweep against the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 Sunday night at the Great American Ballpark.

The 26-year-old left hander not only demonstrated his mastery of the Reds, but also showed flashes of the player who led the Phillies to their 2008 World Series championship.

Hamels (1-0), MVP of the 2008 NLCS and World Series, allowed only five hits and struck out nine without issuing a walk for the Phillies, who registered their first postseason series sweep in franchise history.

With the victory, the Phillies moved to the NLCS for the third consecutive year. Philadelphia will play either San Francisco or Atlanta, starting Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

Hamels, who is 7-0 against the Reds, including postseason, received support from Chase Utley, who belted his 10th career postseason homer, doubling the NL East champion’s advantage 2-0 in the second inning.

Reds’ Johnny Cueto (0-1), who was 12-7 this season with a 3.64 ERA entering Sunday’s tilt, lasted only five frames after allowing two runs on five hits, a walk and striking out two.

It was the first time since 1995 that Cincinnati made post season.

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