BCCI to groom Olympic champions for India

New Delhi:India's cash-rich cricket authorities have created a million-dollar fund to develop champions in other sports, an official said.

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Olympics is broad enough for cricket: Dravid

New Delhi:Rahul 'The Wall' Dravid on Thursday sought to justify the inclusion of cricketers in the Olympic torch relay despite the game not being an Olympic sport and said cricket should not be blamed for its huge popularity.

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Sidhu ready to take guard in 'second innings'

New Delhi:Asian Games double gold-medallist Jyotirmoyee Sikdar won a seat in India's Parliament but the country's passion for cricket did not translate into votes for two former internationals.

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It could well be the end of the road for Warne: Waugh

Sydney: Shane Warne's 12-month ban from international cricket sparked mixed reactions from various quarters on Saturday with Test captain Steve Waugh saying it would be very difficult for the leg spinner to force his way back in the national squad.

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Warne ban a wake-up call for all: ODI captain Ponting

Johannesburg: Australia's World Cup captain Ricky Ponting on Saturday described Shane Warne's suspension for using a banned drug as a wake-up call for athletes in all sports.

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Warne ban a wake-up call for all: ODI captain Ponting

Johannesburg: Australia's World Cup captain Ricky Ponting on Saturday described Shane Warne's suspension for using a banned drug as a wake-up call for athletes in all sports.

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It could well be the end of the road for Warne: Waugh

Sydney: Shane Warne's 12-month ban from international cricket sparked mixed reactions from various quarters on Saturday with Test captain Steve Waugh saying it would be very difficult for the leg spinner to force his way back in the national squad.

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