The Warrior Prince

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will soon be seen in action in front of the camera in a one-hour twenty minute-long documentary-feature that will showcase the ace cricketer's journey from childhood. Titled 'The Warrior Prince', the documentary-feature is being produced and directed by Mitali Ghosal, a sports journalist-turned-filmmaker, who struck upon the idea of making the documentary-feature on Ganguly after seeing his century at the Eden Gardens in this year's Pakistan's tour of India.

It will not be merely a showcase of his cricketing standards. But the spot light will also be on his personal life with his father, wifea and brother contributing to the documentary.

It is expected to reveal many hidden things in Ganguly's life which are not known to public!

Expecting the documentary with rubbing hands to know some more interesting facts about this cricketer. ;)

-AD Team.

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Dhoni good but Sachin is Best

Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have pipped Sachin Tendulkar to the ICC ODI Player of the Year award but Adam Gilchrist believes the Little Master is still the best batsman around.

Here on a promotional tour, Gilchrist said he does not doubt Dhoni's ability but Tendulkar is simply the best.

"Well, it's hard to compare whether statistically or in your mind or opinion. It's a big award for Mahendra to win but I would still say Sachin is the best player of recent times," Gilchrist said.

Making a comparative study of both the Indians, Gilchrist said, "Dhoni is firepower, (it's more about) his explosiveness and unpredictability. If there is anything about Sachin, it's his technicality, he is beautiful to watch and clinical whereas Dhoni is almost carefree, playing without fear that can hurt you most.

"He (Dhoni) hits some extraordinary shots that are quite unique to the game. You never see them in text books but are equally effective," said the Australian.

Gilchrist was also against rushing Dhoni into the Test captain's job even though he felt it was just a matter of time before the star stumper takes over the reins from Anil Kumble.

"Well, his time will come I believe," Gilchrist said. "There is no need to rush him in, I'm sure it's just a matter of time. He looks to me like the top character who can handle both Test and one-day captaincy, and the wicket-keeping and batting roles and the many, many sponsors he has," Gilchrist quipped.

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Federer and S. Williams win US Open titles

The great news is that Roger Federer of Switzerland sweeps Andy Murray for fifth U.S. Open title. This is his 13th major title, one short of tying Pete Sampras for most men's Grand Slam tournament titles. He won the finals defeating first-time Grand Slam finalist Andy Murray of Scotland in 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 fashion. It made Federer the first player with five consecutive U.S. Open titles since Bill Tilden won six between 1920 and 1925. It made Federer the first player to win five consecutive titles at two different Grand Slam tournaments because he won five consecutive Wimbledon titles between 2003 and 2007. It gave Federer 13 Grand Slam titles, halving his deficit behind Pete Sampras' record 14. It gave Federer 34 consecutive match victories at Flushing Meadows, 35 if you count a walkover in the fourth round of the 2004 tournament.

In the women's section, Serena Williams defeated Jelena Jankovic for her third Open title, and her first since 2002. She won her finals 6-4, 7-5



She won her finals 6-4, 7-5. That gave Williams her third U.S. Open title, her ninth Grand Slam singles title and, more poignantly, her first U.S. Open title since 2002 and her first Slam title since January 2007.
A woman who at 17 won a U.S. Open and looked almost disbelieving won a U.S. Open at 26 Sunday night and commenced thoroughly hopping.




So this Serena Williams hopped and hopped and hopped, seven hops in all, her euphoria suggestive of the wait it took to attain it!










These wins really matter to both of them, as Fed is eying on regaining the Number 1 spot. Important for Serena to establish herself as a strong player as she lost in the Wimbledon to her sister.

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Dada and Yuvi dropped from Irani Trophy squad

Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh both were axed from Rest of India squad after their poor show against Sri Lankan's in the recently concluded series. Sourav Ganguly got big set back when selectors announced the team today. Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly who is no longer part of ODI squad is now being droped from Rest of India squad, which the selectors announced that this is most likely team which will play against Australia in the test series which starts from October 9th.
Surpise inclusions in the squad are Md. Kaif and Ashok Dinda for their recent impressive show.

The Rest of India squad: Anil Kumble (Captain), Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni (WK), Rahul Dravid, V V S Laxman, Wasim Jaffer, Mohammad Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, R P Singh, Ashok Dinda, Munaf Patel and Parthiv Patel.

Delhi squad will include Indian test side regular Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma and Virendra Sehwag as well as youngsters Virat Kohli, and P.Sagnwan and former opener Akash Chopra.

It is expected to be one of close contest with both side having quality International players.
The bottom line is this clearly indicates the beginning of the end of Bengal Tiger in Tests too.

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Shooter Bindra Becomes 'Doctor'

Golden Boy Bindra, the only Indian to win an individual gold in Olympics is Doctor now!
Yes, SRM University-Chennai honoured him with Doctorate during the University's fourth convocation to be held at its campus in Kattankulathur on 7th September. The University officials also presented him a sum of Rs. 5 lakh cash award in recognition of his achievement.
He also laid foundation stone for a Sports Academy to be set up by the University to provide world class infrastructure to nurture sports talent.

Bindra in his address told, "The media in India is cricket-focussed....They have to look at other disciplines as well".

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Kahn Gone!

A sad newz for Football lovers.

German and Former Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has called it quits! Yes, he has retired from the game on Tuesday.
He played his last match for Bayern Munich against Hertha BSC Berlin in the German first division Bundesliga football match.

Oliver, 39, has made 557 appearances in the Bundesliga for Dortmund and Bayern. He has won eight league titles with Bayern. Associated with the club, he also showed its way to win the Champions League in 2001.
He was voted player of the tournament at the 2002 World Cup for his wonderful show.


Minutes after his last match he said "Tonight was very moving for me, perhaps the most moving moment of my career. I was under pressure my whole career whereas now I just had the joy of being out there in this stadium and before these fans one last time."

In the top image, he waves at the crowd before his last appearance. :(

I can assure, everybody loves to watch him play. One of the greatest Goalie in the history of football has retired now.
We gotta take comfort from the saying "When one door closes, the other will open!"

So, lets cheer up and bid a happy adieu to him.

Adios Oliver!

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Paes' double delight!

Good newz for India again!
Indian Tennis sensation Leander Paes and Zimbabwe's Cara Black won the US Open mixed doubles title on Thursday. The pair defeated Britain's Jamie Murray and American Liezel Huber 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in the finals.

This win at the US open completes the career mixed doubles grand slams for Paes.
He won the French Open and Wimbledon alongside American Lisa Raymond in 1999 and the Wimbledon and Australian Open crowns in 2003 with US star Martina Navratilova.
Now in 2008 comes the US open crown with Cara Black.


Another great newz is Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy have advanced to Friday's US Open men's doubles final, where they will face US brothers Mike and Bob Bryan. Hope they defeat the tournament-favorite brothers.
As for Cara Black, she and Huber have advanced to the semi-finals in women's doubles!

Both are having a great run in US open in doubles category.

After the victories in Olympics , this is another victory by an Indian in International sport. Again another occasion to celebrate for India.

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