November 26, 1999
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The 'yes-massa' syndrome
Indian cricket, says Prem Panicker, is the last bastion of feudalism. With the BCCI playing autocratic landlord, with the players as their serfs, with the media as whipping boys. And this is why Indian cricket will stumble along, without ever reaching the heights the intrinsic talent available in the country deserves to reach Indians wet their feet at the Gabba Mohammad Shadab Aizaz, an Australia-based cricket fan, watches at close hand as the Indian team gets its first practise stint at the Gabba. How they stack up, Down Under Mohandas Menon analyses the Indian and Australian batting lineups, and concludes that the forthcoming Test series will be fought between three batsmen of brilliance on one side, against a stylish, confident, consistent and, most importantly, deep batting side on the other. Calling cricket fans, Down Under The Indian cricketers are in Australia, for what should be a humdinger of a series. And Rediff is looking to you to help us enhance the quality of our coverage... Donald sends England reeling The South African paceman bagged six wickets for 53 runs as England collapsed to 122 all out in its first innings on the opening day of the first Test. Indians put defeatist talk behind As far as we're concerned the chapter is closed, says team manager Mahendra Bhargava. Michael Kasprowicz for final Test Rookie paceman Brett Lee is named Australia's 12th man for the third and final cricket Test against Pakistan. Niraj Patel thwarts Saurashtra The 19-year-old scored a maiden hundred to enable Gujarat draw their Ranji Trophy league match. Pakistan, South Korea fancied Performances thus far suggest that the two teams should get the better of their respective opponents, Malaysia and India, in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup hockey tournament tomorrow. Paes loses singles match Leander Paes lost his singles match but teamed up with Syed Fazaluddin in the doubles to clinch India a place in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup tennis tournament. Vijay Kumar, Rafiq Ali share lead A six-under 66 enabled Vijay Kumar share the top spot with Rafiq Ali on the opening day of the Wills Sport Indian Golf Tour.
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