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This is an archive article published on February 3, 1999
Short Corner 8212; Chandigarh
No rethinking on openersThe last thing Sachin Tendulkar would want is to hit the headlines for anything other than the runs he scores. Bu...
No rethinking on openers
The last thing Sachin Tendulkar would want is to hit the headlines for anything other than the runs he scores. But, after that stupendous innings in Chennai, Tendulkar remained in the news more for that back injury which hit him during the final evening of the Test. Today, he was absent at the team nets at the Palam Air Force Ground here even as coach Anshuman Gaekwad said, quot;Sachin is fine. He8217;s just resting.quot;
Hockey Test
More than a clash of titans it would be a journey into the unknown as sub-continent giants India and Pakistan renew rivalry for the Pepsi Hockey Cup tomorrow. The Test series which was revived last year after a decade has become an annual feature, but the excitement linked to any Indo-Pak clash seems to be missing on the eve of the first Test.
Pak confident
Putting aside the second Test against India from their minds for a while, the Pakistan cricket team is expected to be present in full strength at the National Stadium to cheer their hockey stars during the first India-Pakistan hockey Test8217; tomorrow afternoon. Today, the cricket team, which reached the Capital around midnight from Chennai, had nets8217; at the centre pitch of the Harbaksh Stadium.
Taylor retires
Australian captain Mark Taylor today announced his retirement from international cricket. Taylor, Australian captain since 1994 and named Australian of the Year last week, said he wanted to spend more time with his family.
Easy for Paes
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi hardly got time to rest after losing in the Australian Open doubles final. Just about a couple of days later, they are back on the court, this time in singles. 8221; Bhupathi just managed to beat qualifier Wesley Whitehouse of South Africa 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the first round while Paes routed Oscar Burrieza of Spain 6-4, 6-4.
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