SA target Tendulkar on Friday the 13th
Tomorrow's semifinal-punch is not only about cricket. It's a promise and statement, too. For the Indians, it's a chance to reclaim their position as white-flanneled Gods for their fans, while the South Africans will want everybody to know the `Hansiegate' hasn't affected their game.



Viswanathan Anand regains second spot
India's Viswanathan Anand has regained his World No 2 ranking. In the ranking list published by world chess federation (FIDE) on October 10, Anand is ranked second behind Garry Kasparov with a rating of 2,774.



Cronje case should serve as example, feels Steve Waugh
Disgraced former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje has to accept his life ban over match-fixing scandals, Australian skipper Steve Waugh said on Thursday.



Other headlines
Sridhar stuns top seed Vijay Kannan; Shruti sends Sonal packing
Bacher apologetic to Delhi Police
Feature looks open affair
Corporations law changed to protect Bradman's name
Portugal bring back memories of Euro 2000
Wrestler fails dope test; may lose gold
CBI gives clean chit to Kapil
Sunil Joshi likely to replace Agarkar
Ramesh, Sriram suffer shock defeats
Rest hold the edge as Mumbai gather wits
Upsets rule the day