Vol. 5 Num 188 Fri. December 03, 2004    
 
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Green Delta Dhaka Premier League 2004-05
Going to script
Mohammedan Sporting Club rode on the batting of one seasoned campaigner and a refreshing tyro to record a crushing victory over minnows Indira Road Krira Chakra while there were expected first wins for
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India spin to series win
Harbhajan Singh starred in a resounding eight-wicket victory over South Africa that helped India win the two-Test series here on Thursday.
 
'SA missed a spinner'
Ganguly glad at winning
South African skipper Graeme Smith Thursday admitted missing an experienced spinner in his side during the two-Test series against India.
 
Anil touches Kapil
Leg-spinner Anil Kumble was praised for his never-say-die attitude after equalling Kapil Dev's Indian record 434 wickets in the second Test against South Africa on Thursday.
 
McGrath does Lee a favour
Glenn McGrath's rest as reward has paved the way for speedster Brett Lee to return to the Australian cricket team for Sunday's first one-day clash against New Zealand here at Docklands Stadium.
 
Pistol Pete sings Federer's praises
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras believes Roger Federer could match his long stint as the world's dominant tennis player.
 
Muktijoddha keep it safe
Muktijoddha Sangsad officials collected tokens from their key players yesterday, the second day of Bangladesh Football Federation's token handover programme.
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Premier Hockey
Maiden win for Sonali Bank
Sonali Bank tasted their first victory in the Green Delta Premier Hockey League after two draws when they blanked Wari Club 4-0 at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium yesterday.
 
Laxman, Kumble out of BD ODIs
Middle-order batsman Vangi-purappu Laxman has been left out of India's 15-player squad named on Thursday for a one-day series in Bangladesh this month.
 
ICC Test table
India move to third place
India have broken into the top three in the International Cricket Council's Test Championship table for the first time since the ranking system was introduced three and a half years ago.
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Div I chess
Leonine Chess Club kept a two-point lead in the table halfway through the Dutch-Bangla First Division Chess League at the federation hall-room yesterday.
 
India's eyes on Pakistan series
Indian cricket selectors feel the coming tour of Bangladesh later this month will provide a good warm-up for the tougher home series against Pakistan in January-February.
 
Zidane sees brighter days
Zinedine Zidane is convinced Real Madrid are about to hit top gear and make up for last season's trophyless campaign.
 
South America can't decide
South America is undecided on the future of its World Cup qualifying competition after deciding to ditch the controversial league format that has infuriated European clubs.
 
Adriano getting there
Inter Milan striker Adriano was recently described by his Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira as being like horse and it is not only his physique that makes the simile appropriate.
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English League Cup
Fergie laughs last again
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson celebrated achieving his latest sporting and psychological victory over Arsenal by driving another nail into his deteriorating relationship with Gunners boss Arsene
 
Distinction for Pollock
South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock completed a rare Test double on the final day of the second Test against India at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
 
An example for Bangladesh?
Tunisia, where women enjoy a status unparalleled in the Arab world, has launched a female football league with an eye on raising a competitive side for the Beijing Olympics.
 
Relief for Gullit
Dutch club Feyenoord beat German side Schalke 2-1 on Wednesday to make the last 32 of the UEFA Cup and ease the pressure on under-fire boss Ruud Gullit.
 
WC 2006
20,000 want to be volunteers
Around 20,000 would-be volunteers have offered their services for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, leaving organisers confident they will find the 15,000 they need to help out at the tournament.
 

 
   
 
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