
Testing times begin for Dhoni’s men
India’s batting display will hinge on the starts, while the pacers will relish the conditions The postcard visuals around Trent Bridge, the venue of the first Test here from Wednesday, offer diverse clues to the past, the present and the whimsical English weather. A picture of delighted England... read more »

Klose breaks World Cup scoring record
Mirolsav Klose became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer on Tuesday scoring in Germany’s apparent rout of Brazil to take his goal tally in the tournament to 16. The 36-year-old Lazio striker had drawn level with Brazil’s Ronaldo on 15 in Germany’s 2-2 first round draw with... read more »

Germany impose historic 7-1 World Cup defeat on Brazil
Brazil have never suffered such a big defeat in any international tournament and never put on such a shambolic defense performance as during an 18-minute period when Germany scored four goals, three of them in just 179 seconds. Germany inflicted a historic 7-1 rout on hosts Brazil on Tuesday to... read more »

Germany inflict historic 7-1 World Cup rout on Brazil
Germany inflicted a historic 7-1 rout on hosts Brazil on Tuesday to reach the World Cup final as Miroslav Klose became the all-time leading scorer in the history of the tournament. Brazil have never suffered such a big defeat in any international tournament and never put on such a shambolic defence... read more »