Saturday, March 20, 1999
Heavy bat may be Sachin's `burden'
Sachin Tendulkar's well-documented back injury may not be serious. But there is no mistaking the wake-up call. In the days ahead, he will be forced to do some hurried rethink in continuing with an ultra-heavy bat.
Akram yorkers burn Sri Lanka tail
Pakistan overcame a batting collapse to score an exciting nine-run win to launch their campaign in the Pepsi Triangular series on Friday in style. Skipper Wasim Akram led from the front when it mattered most, taking three wickets in five balls to shatter Sri Lanka's hopes.
Anand's lean trot continues
Viswanathan Anand crashed to another defeat. Losing to Vladimir Kramnik in the blindfold section of the Eighth Amber Rapid and Blindfold Chess tournament. The Indian Grandmaster however managed a draw in rapidplay to salvage a half point from the third round.
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