Draws on the top three boards ensured that Abhijeet Gupta (five points) maintained his overnight half-point lead after six rounds of the National chess championship at the MIT campus here on Friday.
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Abhijeet Gupta maintains lead
Posted by Jenni (#1) 215 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)Dhoni Raina star in India's big win
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An elusive Indian dream became a reality at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday night. Since the tie in a World Cup match at Bangalore in February, M.S. Dhoni's men have found in England, an impregnable rival.
The process of preparations for the challenges ahead is important: Dhoni
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The one-day series against England should be looked at as an ideal opportunity for the younger players to display their talent in international cricket, said Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Give Fletcher time and space to produce results Dravid
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Duncan Fletcher has not had the best of times since taking over as India cricket coach but veteran batsman Rahul Dravid says he should not be written off just yet as the Zimbabwean needs “more time and space” to produce results.
ODI series trophy unveiled
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The two captains Mahendra Singh Dhoni of India and Alastair Cook of England unveiled the Airtel Trophy for the five-match one-day series commencing here on October 14.
Sahara Group buys stake in Force India F1 team
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With just 19 days to go for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, Sahara Group on Wednesday bought 42.5 percent stake, worth USD 100 million, in the Vijay Mallya owned Force India F1 team, which has been re—christened as Sahara Force India.
CA says match-fixing claims baseless
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Cricket Australia has hit back at allegations Australian players are involved in match-fixing, saying the claims made by a sports agent were baseless and outlandish.
Gambhir, Mukund set up India Red win
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Rain disrupted Abhinav Mukund's effort to cash in on promotion as opener for India Red, and deprived captain Gautam Gambhir of serious batting practice in the 2011 Challenger Series for the N.K.P. Salve Trophy.