IPL viewing gets off to a slow start: "IPL viewing gets off to a slow start
Varada Bhat / Mumbai April 20, 2011, 0:34 IST
Ten days into the show, the country’s most hyped sporting extravaganza, the Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s fourth season (IPL-4), has failed to attract eyeballs.
According to data from overnight television rating agency aMap, the average for IPL-4 matches so far has been 2.5, compared to 3.4 last year. The average number of viewers per day rose 16 per cent, from 13.2 million in IPL-3 to 15.32 million this season, but, “Although the viewership numbers have peaked faster this season, the involvement level has gone down,” said an aMap executive. Involvement level is the the average time spent by a viewer during the match."
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
India has the potential
India has the potential: "ndia has the potential
“Lack of professionalism in South Asia's national football associations and their rigid attitude are the biggest hurdles in development of the game in the region,” says Manilal Fernando, FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia. By Ayon Sengupta.
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With football development lagging behind in South East Asia, concentrated efforts are being planned and proposed for the region to bring up the level of the game at least to the continental level.
Sri Lankan Manilal Fernando entrusted to deliver on this herculean task knows about the challenges in his way and is looking for a pragmatic approach to deal with them. The AFC Vice-President and FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia recently got elected to FIFA's exclusive Executive"
“Lack of professionalism in South Asia's national football associations and their rigid attitude are the biggest hurdles in development of the game in the region,” says Manilal Fernando, FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia. By Ayon Sengupta.
R. RAGU
With football development lagging behind in South East Asia, concentrated efforts are being planned and proposed for the region to bring up the level of the game at least to the continental level.
Sri Lankan Manilal Fernando entrusted to deliver on this herculean task knows about the challenges in his way and is looking for a pragmatic approach to deal with them. The AFC Vice-President and FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia recently got elected to FIFA's exclusive Executive"
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Tuskers hungry for success, says skipper Jayawardene
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Tuskers hungry for success, says skipper Jayawardene: "Tuskers hungry for success, says skipper Jayawardene
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Kochi Tuskers Kerala skipper Mahela Jayawardene is looking for consistency as the debutant shapes up for an away game in IPL-IV.
“Everyone identifying his role is great for the team. We have enthusiastic international players, as well as keen young Indians. Most of them are keen on getting into the national team and work very hard. Hopefully we can play some consistent cricket.” Jayawardene was addressing the media at the team hotel on Tuesday.
STEPPING STONE
He talked about treating the IPL as a stepping stone to international cricket. “If they (Indian players) perform well, it gives them an opportunity to get back into the Indian team. A lot of these boys have done well over the last three IPL tournaments. I think Ravindra Jadeja had a very good game, R.P. (Singh) bowled well, so did Sreesanth. These guys are hungry for success, good for us.”"
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Kochi Tuskers Kerala skipper Mahela Jayawardene is looking for consistency as the debutant shapes up for an away game in IPL-IV.
“Everyone identifying his role is great for the team. We have enthusiastic international players, as well as keen young Indians. Most of them are keen on getting into the national team and work very hard. Hopefully we can play some consistent cricket.” Jayawardene was addressing the media at the team hotel on Tuesday.
STEPPING STONE
He talked about treating the IPL as a stepping stone to international cricket. “If they (Indian players) perform well, it gives them an opportunity to get back into the Indian team. A lot of these boys have done well over the last three IPL tournaments. I think Ravindra Jadeja had a very good game, R.P. (Singh) bowled well, so did Sreesanth. These guys are hungry for success, good for us.”"
Mariners home opening weekend a success! | islandsportsnews.net
Mariners home opening weekend a success! | islandsportsnews.net: "Mariners home opening weekend a success!
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Story and Photos By Glenn Ivens – (ISN)
The Victoria Mariners Premier and Midget AAA teams had a successful home opening weekend. The Premier team split their Saturday double header with the Langley Blaze then won both games against the Coquitlam Reds on Sunday. The Midget AAA team went 4 for 4 with wins over the Chilliwack Cougars on Saturday and Tri Cities Indians on Sunday.
After downing the Cougars 2-0 and 6-5 on Saturday the Midget AAA Mariners had to wait for the Indians to arrive after they were delayed in their travel from Nanaimo due to an accident on the Malahat. The Indians got on the board first scoring a run in the 2nd. Victoria answered back with 2 runs in the 3rd to take the lead. Tri Cities tied it back up in the 4th but the Mariners were able to secure a 3-2 victory scoring another run in the 6th and shutting down the Indians in the 7th."
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Story and Photos By Glenn Ivens – (ISN)
The Victoria Mariners Premier and Midget AAA teams had a successful home opening weekend. The Premier team split their Saturday double header with the Langley Blaze then won both games against the Coquitlam Reds on Sunday. The Midget AAA team went 4 for 4 with wins over the Chilliwack Cougars on Saturday and Tri Cities Indians on Sunday.
After downing the Cougars 2-0 and 6-5 on Saturday the Midget AAA Mariners had to wait for the Indians to arrive after they were delayed in their travel from Nanaimo due to an accident on the Malahat. The Indians got on the board first scoring a run in the 2nd. Victoria answered back with 2 runs in the 3rd to take the lead. Tri Cities tied it back up in the 4th but the Mariners were able to secure a 3-2 victory scoring another run in the 6th and shutting down the Indians in the 7th."
I can only wish that Sachin has an off-day: Yuvi
I can only wish that Sachin has an off-day: Yuvi: "I can only wish that Sachin has an off-day: Yuvi
Yuvraj Singh | 2011-04-19 10:08:26
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รข€‹It's really tough to pen down my feelings after the Delhi Daredevils game. It was a mixed sort of a day where I could be satisfied with my individual performance and extremely disappointed with the defeat. So I would pick the disappointment of losing the game over my all-round effort as I always believe that individual effort is of not much worth if it doesn't translate into the overall success of the team.
So our home run of three games at the DY Patil stadium ends on a sour note. But without divulging much into the details of the defeat, all I have to say is that we didn't play well at the key moments of the match and that's why we didn't deserve to win the game."
Yuvraj Singh | 2011-04-19 10:08:26
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รข€‹It's really tough to pen down my feelings after the Delhi Daredevils game. It was a mixed sort of a day where I could be satisfied with my individual performance and extremely disappointed with the defeat. So I would pick the disappointment of losing the game over my all-round effort as I always believe that individual effort is of not much worth if it doesn't translate into the overall success of the team.
So our home run of three games at the DY Patil stadium ends on a sour note. But without divulging much into the details of the defeat, all I have to say is that we didn't play well at the key moments of the match and that's why we didn't deserve to win the game."
MLB Power Rankings: All Franchises Based on Success from 1920-1960 | Bleacher Report
MLB Power Rankings: All Franchises Based on Success from 1920-1960 | Bleacher Report:
"MLB Power Rankings: All Franchises Based on Success from 1920-1960"
Molalla Pioneer | Sports > Local Sports | Weather, late start prove setback to Indians’ success
Molalla Pioneer | Sports > Local Sports | Weather, late start prove setback to Indians’ success: "Weather, late start prove setback to Indians’ success
By: Diana Cox
Published: 4/12/2011 5:11:40 PM
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Molalla's Becca Schrammen (see more photos at MolallaPioneerPhotos.com)
So far, things have not been easy for the Molalla Indians softball team.
With a 2-6 overall record the team has been working to improve on both defense and offense and establish themselves as a team to watch out for in the Tri-Valley league.
The girls came painfully close to a first league win of the season April 7 on the road against the Huskies, but lost 4-3 in overtime."
By: Diana Cox
Published: 4/12/2011 5:11:40 PM
Photo By: Diana Cox
Molalla's Becca Schrammen (see more photos at MolallaPioneerPhotos.com)
So far, things have not been easy for the Molalla Indians softball team.
With a 2-6 overall record the team has been working to improve on both defense and offense and establish themselves as a team to watch out for in the Tri-Valley league.
The girls came painfully close to a first league win of the season April 7 on the road against the Huskies, but lost 4-3 in overtime."
Valthaty, Rayudu frontrunners for WI tour - News - Cricket Next
Valthaty, Rayudu frontrunners for WI tour - News - Cricket Next: "Valthaty, Rayudu frontrunners for WI tour"
Acta happy to be battling Royals for first place | indians.com: News
Acta happy to be battling Royals for first place | indians.com: News: "KANSAS CITY -- No one predicted this. On Monday, when the Indians and Royals opened a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium, they occupied the top two spots in the American League Central standings.
At 11-4, Cleveland was in first place and off to its best start since 2002. At 10-5, Kansas City sat in second, off to its best start since 2003. Indians manager Manny Acta said he sees a lot of similarities between the pair of rebuilding ballclubs.
'I do,' Acta said. 'I don't care how early it is. I'm excited for my ballclub and I'm happy for the Royals. I'm very happy for both towns, both franchises and the young players that we have. This is good for baseball. This is the way it should be."
At 11-4, Cleveland was in first place and off to its best start since 2002. At 10-5, Kansas City sat in second, off to its best start since 2003. Indians manager Manny Acta said he sees a lot of similarities between the pair of rebuilding ballclubs.
'I do,' Acta said. 'I don't care how early it is. I'm excited for my ballclub and I'm happy for the Royals. I'm very happy for both towns, both franchises and the young players that we have. This is good for baseball. This is the way it should be."
Tim Melville leaves frustrated as Wilmington Blue Rocks' win streak ends | The News Journal | delawareonline.com
Tim Melville leaves frustrated as Wilmington Blue Rocks' win streak ends | The News Journal | delawareonline.com: "Tim Melville leaves frustrated as Wilmington Blue Rocks' win streak ends"
Kartik returns to a venue that has given him everything - The Times of India
Kartik returns to a venue that has given him everything - The Times of India:
"MUMBAI: Every cricketer has a favourite ground, a favourite venue, a place where they feel invincible. VVS Laxman metamorphoses into Bradman at the Eden Gardens. Sachin Tendulkar's romance with the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is probably as passionate if not more than it is with wife Anjali. Sunil Gavaskar's success rate at the Port Of Spain in Trinidad is one that is stuff of folklore. Anil Kumble and the Feroze Shah Kotla are as inseparable as Lata Mangeshkar and melody. It's probably a similar story with a forgotten left-arm-spinner and the Wankhede Stadium.
Murali Kartik's greatest moments have come at Mumbai's cricketing epicentre and he is back at his favourite venue to strut his stuff for the Pune Warriors against Sachin Tendulkar and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Wednesday."
Murali Kartik's greatest moments have come at Mumbai's cricketing epicentre and he is back at his favourite venue to strut his stuff for the Pune Warriors against Sachin Tendulkar and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Wednesday."
Mumbai Indians hire jumbo staff for success - The Times of India
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"MUMBAI: A bowling and batting consultant from overseas, an internationally renowned fielding coach, a well-known pace bowling expert as coaching director, mentor, team coach, an assistant coach, a wicket-keeping coach, physio, fitness trainer, two masseurs, a baggage manager, media manager, player manager and a manager to handle all these managers.
That's the Mumbai Indians coaching and support staff working to help the team secure the title this year and their list is as long as that of the 15-odd touring members of the team.
The team's mentor Shaun Pollock calls it a very balanced and professional outfit. However, so strong is the team and support staff on paper that it is easy for some kind of complacency to creep in a 40-day long tournament. That's where Pollock says Mumbai Indians have got to be wary."
That's the Mumbai Indians coaching and support staff working to help the team secure the title this year and their list is as long as that of the 15-odd touring members of the team.
The team's mentor Shaun Pollock calls it a very balanced and professional outfit. However, so strong is the team and support staff on paper that it is easy for some kind of complacency to creep in a 40-day long tournament. That's where Pollock says Mumbai Indians have got to be wary."
Indianexpress.com : comments : After a failure last year, ISRO's trusted PSLV-C16 puts 3 satellites in orbit
Indianexpress.com : comments : After a failure last year, ISRO's trusted PSLV-C16 puts 3 satellites in orbit: "After a failure last year, ISRO's trusted PSLV-C16 puts 3 satellites in orbit
New Delhi: ISRO today put in orbit three satellites using its trusted PSLV-C16 rocket, the space agency's first successful mission after the the GSLV launch failure in December last year. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), on its 18th flight, soared into the sky from the spaceport here at 10:12 am "
New Delhi: ISRO today put in orbit three satellites using its trusted PSLV-C16 rocket, the space agency's first successful mission after the the GSLV launch failure in December last year. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), on its 18th flight, soared into the sky from the spaceport here at 10:12 am "
indians success - Google Search
indians success - Google Search: "Down is up in AL Central with Indians and Royals
SI.com - 1 hour ago
But the early success has given the Indians and Royals, who combined to lose 382 games the past two seasons, some much-needed confidence.
Indians' wins warm up a gloomy April - Mansfield News Journal
Indians option Buck to Triple-A; recall Gomez - MLB.com
Lefty Bruce Chen rolls to 3-0 lead after 4 innings against ... - Plain Dealer"
SI.com - 1 hour ago
But the early success has given the Indians and Royals, who combined to lose 382 games the past two seasons, some much-needed confidence.
Indians' wins warm up a gloomy April - Mansfield News Journal
Indians option Buck to Triple-A; recall Gomez - MLB.com
Lefty Bruce Chen rolls to 3-0 lead after 4 innings against ... - Plain Dealer"
indians success - Google Search
indians success - Google Search: "Pitching is key to Indians' success - Comment of the Day
Plain Dealer - 20 hours ago
By cleveland.com Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) is taken out of the game by manager Manny Acta as catcher Carlos Santana looks on"
Plain Dealer - 20 hours ago
By cleveland.com Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) is taken out of the game by manager Manny Acta as catcher Carlos Santana looks on"
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