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1977: Indian right-hand batsman Shiv Sunder Das was born today in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa; made his Test debut in 2000.

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November 5, 2002

India to blood Yadav in first ODI
'We're looking for an all-rounder ahead of next year's World Cup and we want to give Yadav an opportunity,' said Sourav Ganguly.

Boycott hopes to return to commentating
'I hope I will be ready to resume work for ESPN by the World Cup in February,' said the former England opener.

Eng better than results suggest: Hussain
The England captain believes his team is capable of pulling off an upset win in the first Ashes Test against Australia.

News Roll
Australia have a dilemma over how to re-order their batting line-up following Mark Waugh's retirement from Test cricket. more...

Jason Gillespie

Preparing for the Ashes
Images of Australia in the nets.


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Players reject NZ Cricket's final offer
The NZCPA instead invited the NZC to address players directly on the issues under negotiation.

India retain fifth place
Rediff Test ratings, updated - November 5.

ICC scraps reserve days for World Cup
Chief Executive Malcolm Speed said this was done to manage the tournament effectively.

Eng call up Tudor for injured Gough
Fletcher said Gough, who had already been ruled out of the first Test, would be sent to Adelaide for further treatment on his knee.

Injured Tendulkar to miss one-dayers
Selectors have replaced him with left-hander Dinesh Mongia in the 14-player squad.

Merv Hughes says Lee intimidates Eng
"If you watch the English batsmen they just seem a little bit more nervous. He's there for the fear factor," said Hughes.

Statistical Highlights
India vs WI - Third Test, day 4 at Kolkata.

Happy Birthday V V S Laxman
Your wishes to the middle-order batsman on his 28th birthday.

Ask Mohandas Menon
Oct 31: The BCCI's official statistician responds to reader queries.

Tough Moments
One of the tragic figures of Indian cricket, Contractor's promising career was cruelly cut short when he was struck on the skull by a short delivery.

India now fourth; could have been second!
Rediff ODI ratings, updated - October 12.

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Yesterday's issue

  letter of the day
November 2, 2002

Mark, a magical entertainer
John Buchanan Mark was majestic, a magical entertainer. He saw his role to play cricket in the spirit of enjoyment while providing a spectacle for the viewing public.


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"They look very brittle in the middle order, and vulnerable for a collapse. Maybe they'll get one Test - Melbourne and Brisbane are the best chances because the ball swings a bit more there. But being realistic it looks like being 4-1."
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