The Laxman rekha holds back the marauding Aussies
Salutations are due for VVS Laxman, don’t spoil his party by talking about the depression surrounding him. His fluent hundred on Day Three of the second Test is a case study which just gives conclusive evidence of the incompetence of his batting mates on the dead Eden Gardens track.



Windies cut loose, SA go defensive
Carl Hooper and Ramnaresh Sarwan launched a late assault on South Africa’s bowling to leave the West Indies scenting victory at close on the fourth day of the first Test.



This time Saurav lofts Ian
If one thought India’s first day heroics could have lightened captain Saurav Ganguly’s mind then one is sadly mistaken. The local hero, after leading India’s fightback on field, burdened himself by jumping into another war.



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