Friday, June 4, 1999
Threat of rain looms large over key match
The fate of India and Australia -- two former World Cup champions -- will be decided by the first of the Super Six encounters scheduled for today. A defeat will almost certainly ensure that the loser is out of contention for a semi-final slot.
Shoot at sight ordered; pacemen under surveillance
Walk upto the wicket. Take guard. Settle into your stance. And run for your life. Well, that's what you and I, the Walter Mittys of cricket, might be doing if we were up against the speed demons: Shoaib Akhtar, Allan Donald, Javagal Srinath, Glenn McGrath and the rest.
Hingis crushes Arantxa to make final
Martina Hingis kept on course for the only Grand Slam she has never won by sweeping into the final of the French Open women's singles with a straight sets win over defending champion Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario. Hingis defeated Vicario 6-3, 6-2 in straight games.
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