 | Times of India - Sachin Tendulkar is expected to hold centrestage in a bid to achieve something that no cricketer is likely to ever surpass. (AP Photo) SYDNEY: Just as the 'Star of Bethlehem' had revealed the birth of Jesus Christ to the 'magi' (wise men), ... |
 | Cricketnext.com - Sydney: Australian captain Michael Clarke challenged his bowlers to bounce India out from the second Test that starts on Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). |
 | Deccan Herald - Rohan Bopanna, Mohit Mayur and Prajnesh Gunneswaran crashed out at the penultimate qualifying hurdle as none of the Indians in the fray managed to make the singles main draw of the Chennai Open at the Nungabakkam stadium on Sunday. |
 | Herald Sun - Manchester United players stand around stunned by their 3-2 defeat at the hands of last-placed Blackburn Rovers. Source: AP MANCHESTER United has denied a report that Wayne Rooney missed the shock defeat to Blackburn because of a bust-up with manager ... |
 | The Hindu - Virender Sehwag was asked during the first Test in Melbourne if Gautam Gambhir's lack of runs was worrying. Fixing the questioner in an unblinking gaze, Sehwag said: “One innings, man. |
 | Telegraph.co.uk - Martin O'Neill hailed a remarkable performance from his Sunderland team following their victory over Manchester City which he said was epitomised by the attitude and spirit of his captain, Lee Cattermole. |
 | Rediff - Holder and World number 17 Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland [ Images ] faces a daunting task to retain his title as the 17th edition of ATP Chennai Open unfolds, on Monday, promising a keen tussle among top players. |
 | Hindustan Times - India's old foe, former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has a new year wish. A wish that is against the hopes of millions of Indian fans around the world. |
 | The National - Wahab Riaz's selection for Pakistan's series against England took a controversial turn after Zaka Ashraf, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that he had sought "clearance" from the International Cricket Council (ICC) before picking him. |
 | The Hindu - You can freeze the frame - Mahendra Singh Dhoni holding aloft the ICC ODI World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium. Fireworks created dazzling patterns in the night sky, the ground was bathed in colourful confetti, and the crowd roared in appreciation. |
 | Times of India - India's head coach Duncan Fletcher (right) and Rahul Dravid talk during the training session in Sydney. (AP Photo) SYDNEY: The sound of timber might be music to a bowler, but ask the batsman how he feels when he hears the sound of the ball crashing ... |
 | Hindustan Times - What widely divergent cricket one saw in 2011! While India reached the apex of honors by claiming the World Cup, it also hit its lowest ebb by losing its number one status in Test cricket after a frightening defeat in England, the first of its kind. |
 | Rediff - Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones said he was impressed by Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan [ Images ] in the first Test but found the visiting team's famed batting "substandard". |
 | The Hindu - While it may be unfair to term the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's first fixture of the new year a mismatch, the two protagonists of Monday's Ranji Trophy Elite quarterfinal carry different expectations. |
 | Hindustan Times - They started 2011 as the No 1 ranked Test team; as they begin 2012, India's reputation lies in tatters. Not since 1999, when they were whitewashed 3-0 in Australia, has Indian cricket faced such turbulence. |
 | The National - Given their debacle at Durban, you can be sure Graeme Smith and his Proteas had a sombre New Year's Eve, with perhaps a quiet dinner being their only allowance to festivities. |
 | The National - Limiting the power umpires seem to have is not a bad idea, according to our columnist. I am a fan of the Decision Review System (DRS). |
 | The Hindu - After an unscheduled day off and another spent travelling and enjoying the New Year festivities, the Indians began their preparation for the second Test. |
 | Herald Sun - Words won't do: Chelsea's manager Andre Villas-Boas says a Premier League title is out of grasp for his team due to their poor performance. |
 | Daily News & Analysis - By DNA Correspondent Approximately two weeks of voting and thousands and thousands of votes later, we have a winner. By an overwhelming margin, that is. |
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