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Sachin Reaches 169 Caps

Today, in the 3rd Test between Sri Lanka and India, at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, Sachin Tendulkar became the most-capped Test cricketer of all-time. His 169th Test cap takes him past the legendary Australian Captain Steve Waugh. In his record-equalling Test last week, Sachin made a double century against Sri Lanka, proving that age [...]

Murali the 800 Wicket Man

On 22nd July, at Galle International Stadium, Muttiah Muraliduran took the final Indian wicket, with his final delivery in Test Cricket, to ensure a Sri Lanka victory in the 1st Test, and in the process, become the first (and probably the only) man to take 800 Test wickets. When Pragyan Ojha was caught at slip by [...]

A Graceful Departure

Tom Watson birdied the 18th hole on The Old Course at St Andrews yesterday to sign off in style at the Home of Golf, having failed to make the cut at this, the 150th Anniversary Open Championship. Golfing greats, including Tiger Woods, stood aside as Tom Watson played to the 18th green in his last [...]