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ICC World Cup 2011: Ricky Ponting makes his excuses


Ponting Press Conference

Caroline Wozniacki better than Jelena Jankovic or Dinara Safina?


Caroline Wozniacki at the French Open (2009)

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The game of musical chairs at the top of the pile continues, featuring Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki.

The Belgian enjoyed a short spell as No. 1 before being swapped out by the surprisingly resilient Dane within a week.

The debate—whether the rankings accurately depict the state of women’s tennis—rages on. This does not detract from the luscious blonde’s achievements; it is a reflection of the fact that quantity can sometimes displace quality.

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Somdev Devvarman plays ‘God’ at the Dubai Masters


Somdev God

Roger Federer, who will be looking to win the Dubai title for the fifth time, will meet wild card entrant Somdev Devvarman of India in the first round.

Devvarman said:

“It’s definitely the biggest match for my career. He is a great player. Really happy to play against such a big player and looking forward to it. It would be a great opportunity.

“I will just keep my focus and try to win the match.”

ICC ODI World Cup 2011: Ode To Kenya, Just a summer of 69?


;Bryan Adams live in the Color Line Arena, Ham...

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(Sung by Steve Tikolo and his band of miserly men to the tune of Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69)

We got no real sixes
Bought it against a Kiwi side

Tried to bat but we just bled

Was the summer of 69
Me and the guys from Kenya
Obanda six and Tikolo a brace

Shoulda known we’d never get far

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Better cricket at the CWC but more money at the IPL


ICC CWC 2007 team captains with the world cup ...

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The ICC ODI World Cup or simply the CWC may have better quality of cricket but it is the Indian Premier League (IPL) that will have more eyeballs and larger wads of advertising money thrown at it.

The big losers during the 90-day cricket extravaganza are entertainment channels,films and multiplexes.

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Sehwag Da Jawab Nahin!


Kapil Sehwag

ICC World Cup 2011: Mumbai fire brigade pulls up Wankhede


Wankhede cricket stadium, Bombay Source: Taken...

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Mumbai cricket fans were in for a shock on the eve of the opening encounter between India and Bangladesh at Mirpur in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The Mumbai Fire Department pulled up the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for flouting fire safety norms at the Wankhede.

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World Cup: Security precautions and Sena disruptions


Shiv Sena Party flag

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Should you feel secure at the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup?

Indian authorities believe that you should.

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The ATP Tour: Two And A Half Men?


Two And A Half Men

Dhoni and Sreesanth understand each other


Dhoni Sreesanth

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