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Atherton leads England win
Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart, past and present captains, were at the crease together to carry England to an emphatic series-levelling victory over South Africa in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge today. England, 108 for one overnight in pursuit of a target of 247, eased to success by eight wickets midway through the fifth and final day to square the five-Test rubber 1-1.

Kaushik optimistic
Maharaj Kishen Kaushik is coming to terms with life back in the fast lane. Ever since the news of his appointment as national hockey coach was announced in Chennai last week, the former Olympian has been busy meeting officials, watching videos and jotting down notes of Utrecht World Cup to gear up for one of the biggest challenges of his career so far 8211; changing the face of Indian hockey.

Outside chance
Asian giants Korea are virtually assured of qualifying for the forthcoming Asian udner-16 football championship to be held at Doha, Qatar in October next, after their facile 2-0 victory over Pakistan yesterday in the ongoing 8th Asian under-16 qualifying group D football championship.

Chess Oscar
Indian grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand, was awarded the prestigious Chess Oscar at a ceremony in Moscow last evening for his outstanding performance.