Friday, April 1, 2011

Vardhan wins Chennai Open qualifying

Chennai is the proud host of the present AircelATP Chennai Open. The opening has given plenty of opportunities for budding tennis talent in the country.

One of the exciting talent such as 23 years of Andhra Pradesh player, Vishnu Vardhan. The nation expected a lot from him when the tournament began, and has not disappointed anyone.

The third time seeded Conor Niland of Ireland 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. With this victory will advance to the second round of qualifying. Their classification was not as impressive, 386 against 29 years of age, Conor 129.

The fight to win by Vardhan lasted two hours and 41 minutes while making a strong come back in the game after losing the first set 4-6. He won the last two games and came back strongly in the final set after being down by 2-4.

Experts think that showed great character and mental strength during the game and kept his cool. His next match will be very hard against the Croatian First Pavic that put Pakistan Aisam Ul-Haq Qureshi, the Indian doubles partner Rohan Bopanna Copper Davis.

Source:Topnews.in

Monday, July 12, 2010

Dhoni, Sakshi Reach Home Town Ranchi


Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni alsong with his newly-wed wife Sakshi Singh Rawat reached Ranchi on Wednesday amidst tight security.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Another Trouble For Shoaib Akhtar!


Troubles have become a major part of Shoaib Akhtar's life.

Now, the controversial fast bowler has courted problem once again and was almost sent home from England after he denied signing the new code of conduct for players imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Friday, July 2, 2010

Injured Shahid Afridi confident of playing opening T20 against Australia


Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi is confident that he will overcome "a small muscle rupture in his side" to play the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Birmingham on July 5.

Wasim Bari says absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances


Former Pakistan wicketkeeper and Pakistan Cricket Board COO Wasim Bari has said that there should be absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances, especially given the standard of the outfields in the modern game.

Ricky Ponting says Ashes defeat at home could cost him his job as skipper


Australian captain Ricky Ponting has admits that a third Ashes defeat could cost him his job.

Zimbabwe cricket chief says Howard was just not suitable for ICC post


Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Peter Chingoka has justified his country's decision not to support the candidature of former Australian prime minister John Howard for the post of ICC vice-president, saying he was just not suitable.