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Panesar hopes Aussie mob to treat him India-style

Panesar hopes Aussie mob to treat him India-style Britains first Sikh international cricketer was accorded a warm welcome in India, the land of his origin, and spin sensation Monty Panesar is hoping that the otherwise hostile Aussie crowd would extend the same treatment for him when he tours Down Under for this years Ashes. Undaunted by the prospect of being targetted by the vociferous Aussie crowd, Monty said he gets motivated by the spectators and doesnt have problem with passionate crowd. In general, I look to take energy from crowds that are passionate about cricket. When youre in front of huge

India-Sri Lanka one-dayers cancelled

India-Sri Lanka one-dayers cancelled The three-match series between Sri Lanka and India, which has seen all of 22 balls of action, has been cancelled and will be played at a later date. After consultions with the Indian board, and bearing in mind the weather conditions, it has been decided to cancel the series and stage it at a later date, said Samantha Alagama, the media manager of Sri Lanka cricket. It will be played as a tri-series, as originally planned, some time in 2007, most likely after the World Cup. That exact dates and itinerary will be decided after consulting with

India can win in the West Indies

India can win in the West Indies Kapil Dev was in the city to unveil the medals for the Mini-Olympic which started Tuesday. DNA caught up with him for his views on some important issues. Excerpts: On West Indies tour It is a good opportunity for us to win a series abroad and winning outside the Indian soil is something which every player would cherish. We have a good side and the West Indies are not as good, particularly compared to one we played in the 1980s. On burnout Take a walk, if you feel that there is more cricket.

India expects global majors to bid for new blocks

India expects global majors to bid for new blocks India is expecting an auction of 55 oil and gas blocks to attract up to 250 bids from major global and local companies, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Ahead of Fridays closing date for submissions in Indias largest exploration licensing round, 47 companies have purchased data on the blocks offered for bidding by Asias third-largest oil consumer. We are expecting 220-250 bids for the blocks offered under the sixth round of New Exploration and Licensing Policy, V. K. Sibal, Director General at Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, told Reuters. Sibal said of the 47

Asia Cup off after India complains about busy schedule

Asia Cup off after India complains about busy schedule Cricket’s six-nation Asia Cup due to take place in Pakistan early next year has been postponed after India complained that their players faced a gruelling schedule, officials said yesterday. “The tournament will be organised later at a mutually convenient date,” Indian cricket chief Sharad Pawar told reporters in Mumbai after a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Hosts Pakistan agreed to India’s request to cancel the limited-overs tournament to give Indian players respite from their non-stop schedule, officials said. Asia’s premier event featuring India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the United