India's reputation soared to new heights after successfully hosting the CWG. Saina, Vijender, Sushil Kumar shone as India won a bagful of medals. In cricket, Sachin's ODI double century and Laxman's special knock against the Aussies put Team India in the ascendancy. Join us as we recapture the Best of Sports in 2010.- CRICKET SPECIAL
England win World Twenty20 crown
England charged to an emphatic win over Australia by beating them by seven wickets in the summit clash of the Twenty20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval at Bridgetown today.
David Hussey struck a fighting 59 as Australia posted 147 for six against England.
Playing in their maiden final of a Twenty20 World Cup, Australia made a disastrous start after being put into bat as they were eight for three after 2.1 overs before
David Hussey's 54-ball effort took them to a respectable score under overcast conditions and on a wicket which had moisture early on.
Super Kings win Champions League T20
Super Kings win Champions League T20
Murali Vijay and Mike Hussey cracked sparkling half centuries as Chennai Super Kings were on Sunday crowned the Champions League Twenty20 winners with their eight-wicket victory over Warriors in the grand finale here.
Vijay (58 off 53 balls), who was let off when on 34, cracked his third half century of the tournament while the other opener Hussey played sheet anchor and remained not out on 51 as Chennai chased down the small target of 129 with one over to spare.
Earlier, spinners Muttiah Muralitharan (3/16) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2/16) shared five wickets as Chennai restricted Warriors to 128 for seven after the South African champion side elected to bat at the New Wanderers Stadium.
Sachin becomes first batsman to score 200 in an ODI
GWALIOR: Milestone man Sachin Tendulkar re-wrote the record books on Wednesday, hammering the first double century in the history of one-day cricket to add another feather to his well-adorned cap.
Scorecard | In Pics: Sachin's double ton
The capacity crowd at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium witnessed history on Wednesday as Tendulkar, statistically the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, pushed a Charl Langeveldt delivery through the off-side and ran a single to achieve a feat which no other cricketer has achieved.
One-day international cricket, since its 1971 inception, had to wait nearly four decades to see a batsman score 200. The previous best mark was shared by Zimbabwean Charles Coventry (194 not out against Bangladesh in 2009) and Pakistan's Saeed Anwar (194 against India in 1997).
As the crowd erupted with unbridled joy, Tendulkar, tired but composed, took off his helmet, looked skyward, closed his eyes to offer a silent prayer.
His captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni came down from the striker's end to shake hands and hug him.
And as Tendulkar set on his way back to the pavilion after the completion of the Indian innings, a tumultuous celebration greeted him.
The crowd gave him a standing ovation as the entire stadium erupted in euphoria while his teammates were simply ecstatic as they clapped and hugged each other, basking in the glory of their senior teammates.
Tendulkar batted like a man with a mission on Wednesday and the South African bowlers simply had no clue where to bowl.
Once he crossed the 150-mark, the crowd anticipated something special and Tendulkar did not let them down.
A six off Roelof van der Merwe took him past Kapil Dev's 175 not out and in the next over, he hit Jacques Kallis for a four to equal his previous best of 186 not out that had come against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 1999.
The crowd got restless as Tendulkar approached the 194-run mark and a couple off Wayne Parnell saw him eclipse it.
His teammates and spectators were on the edge of their seat with a double century round the corner but with Dhoni going berserk at the striker's end and facing most of the deliveries, it was an agonising wait for all.
Dhoni took singles off the final deliveries of the 47th-49th overs and Tendulkar finally took strike with four balls left in the innings.
The first ball he received from Langeveldt was steered past point and Tendulkar ran for a single to remain unbeaten after an unforgettable unbeaten 200 that came off just 147 balls with 25 fours and three sixes in it.
It was yet another milestone for the man, who has some 30,000 international runs under his belt, including 93 centuries (47 in Tests and 46 in ODIs).
Scorecard | In Pics: Sachin's double ton
The capacity crowd at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium witnessed history on Wednesday as Tendulkar, statistically the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, pushed a Charl Langeveldt delivery through the off-side and ran a single to achieve a feat which no other cricketer has achieved.
One-day international cricket, since its 1971 inception, had to wait nearly four decades to see a batsman score 200. The previous best mark was shared by Zimbabwean Charles Coventry (194 not out against Bangladesh in 2009) and Pakistan's Saeed Anwar (194 against India in 1997).
As the crowd erupted with unbridled joy, Tendulkar, tired but composed, took off his helmet, looked skyward, closed his eyes to offer a silent prayer.
His captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni came down from the striker's end to shake hands and hug him.
And as Tendulkar set on his way back to the pavilion after the completion of the Indian innings, a tumultuous celebration greeted him.
The crowd gave him a standing ovation as the entire stadium erupted in euphoria while his teammates were simply ecstatic as they clapped and hugged each other, basking in the glory of their senior teammates.
Tendulkar batted like a man with a mission on Wednesday and the South African bowlers simply had no clue where to bowl.
Once he crossed the 150-mark, the crowd anticipated something special and Tendulkar did not let them down.
A six off Roelof van der Merwe took him past Kapil Dev's 175 not out and in the next over, he hit Jacques Kallis for a four to equal his previous best of 186 not out that had come against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 1999.
The crowd got restless as Tendulkar approached the 194-run mark and a couple off Wayne Parnell saw him eclipse it.
His teammates and spectators were on the edge of their seat with a double century round the corner but with Dhoni going berserk at the striker's end and facing most of the deliveries, it was an agonising wait for all.
Dhoni took singles off the final deliveries of the 47th-49th overs and Tendulkar finally took strike with four balls left in the innings.
The first ball he received from Langeveldt was steered past point and Tendulkar ran for a single to remain unbeaten after an unforgettable unbeaten 200 that came off just 147 balls with 25 fours and three sixes in it.
It was yet another milestone for the man, who has some 30,000 international runs under his belt, including 93 centuries (47 in Tests and 46 in ODIs).
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Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Against | Ground | Date |
Sachin Tendulkar | 200* | 147 | 25 | 3 | South Africa | Gwalior | Feb 24, 2010 |
CK Coventry | 194* | 156 | 16 | 7 | Bangladesh | Bulawayo | Aug 16, 2009 |
Saeed Anwar | 194 | 146 | 22 | 5 | India | Chennai | May 21, 1997 |
Sir Viv Richards | 189* | 170 | 21 | 5 | England | Manchester | May 31, 1984 |
Sanath Jayasuriya | 189 | 161 | 21 | 4 | India | Sharjah | Oct 29, 2000 |
Gary Kirsten | 188* | 159 | 13 | 4 | UAE | Rawalpindi | Feb 16, 1996 |
Sachin Tendulkar | 186* | 150 | 20 | 3 | New Zealand | Hyderabad | Nov 8, 1999 |
MS Dhoni | 183* | 145 | 15 | 10 | Sri Lanka | Jaipur | Oct 31, 2005 |
Sourav Ganguly | 183 | 158 | 17 | 7 | Sri Lanka | Tounton | May 26, 1999 |
Mathew Hayden | 181* | 166 | 11 | 10 | New Zealand | Hamilton | Feb 20, 2007 |
IPL 3 2010
Chennai Super Kings tasted victory in its second entry into the final this time, holding its nerve at the ‘death' to clinch the DLF IPL3 decider against Mumbai Indian by 22 runs.
Three run-outs and three stunning catches forced the ground to shift from under the home team's feet in its pursuit of 168, and it stumbled to 146 for nine in 20 overs.
Suresh Raina's all-round show powered CSK's victory 57 gritty runs, a running catch to dismiss Saurabh Tiwary and the wicket of Harbhajan Singh.
Kieren Pollard's dismissal caught by Matthew Hayden, 26 runs away from victory led to the final collapse, run-outs in quick succession ending in heartbreak for skipper Sachin Tendulkar, who took the field with a bandaged hand. CSK looked in trouble even in the 18th over when Pollard was carting the ball around. Bollinger's world turned upside down after the West Indian's assault two towering sixes and two fours, for 22 runs.
Tendulkar (48 off 45 balls, 7x4) began the onslaught by attacking CSK's best bowler, sweeping Aswhin to fine leg and driving a full toss to extra-cover. Muralitharan and Morkel were mauled as the Orange Cap holder stepped out for forcing shots on the off-side or quickly got into position, stepping back and across for ferocious pulls.
Despite the hammering, Dhoni's faith in slow bowlers paid off as Tendulkar heaved Jakati high towards long-off for Vijay to respond with an overhead catch. CSK sensed victory when Raina pulled off a sensational catch, running in from deep mid-wicket and diving forward to catch Saurabh Tiwary. Jakati then managed to stay within the boundary on one leg to latch onto to a skier from Duminy.
Ashwin's maiden over with the new ball forced opener Shikar Dhawan into aggressive mode against Bollinger, nicking one behind to Dhoni. Nayar, who walked in at No.3, found it tough to hit the ball off the square initially. With the in-form Tiwary, Rayudu, Pollard awaiting their turn in the dugout, the responsibility was huge. Two back-to-back sixes off Jakati came as a confidence-booster for the left-hander.
MI kept up pace at the halfway stage it was 58 for two in 10 overs when Nayar got run out, rushing out for a risky single after a flick off his pads. Dhoni darted across and scored with a direct hit. Raina removed Harbhajan Singh, promoted up the order, with an in-cutter.
When Super Kings batted, Raina's heart for battle drove MI to despair, lifting the visitors from 67 for three to relative safety at 168 for seven with an unbeaten 35-ball 57. Once the left-hander had picked the ball to hit, execution was flawless with footwork and bat speed standing out.
MI lost the plot due to lapses in the outfield. A miscued shot by Raina dropped between Abhishek Nayar and Dilhara Fernando at third man off Zaheer. Then, Zaheer failed to even line up the ball off another skier.
Then, Raina tore into the bowling. Two sixes off Pollard, especially one hit cleanly over extra-cover after making space for the swing, was an astonishing shot for a batsman of his size and physique. He was the dominant partner in a 72-run stand with Dhoni, that eventually proved decisive.
Earlier, Hayden's anxiety to get going resulted in some anxious moments at the beginning of the innings. After a run-out scare, Harbhajan rapped the big left-hander's pads frequently, forcing him to step out for a lofted shot over mid-on.
Vijay got into stride against Zaheer with a six into the mid-wicket stands. Malinga erred in length and faced instant punishment as the left-hander rocked back and cut past point.
Fernando's reward for pace change came in the form of Vijay's wicket, a slower one heaved high towards Tiwary, tracking the looping ball amidst the floodlights.
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Match Details
December 19, 2010 – India vs South Africa TEST MATCH
SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion Test, Day 4
Sachin Tendulkar 107 not out and played a sublime chancelessinnings. This is his 50th Century in Test History. Congratulations to SachinTendulkar.
December 19, 2010 – India vs South Africa TEST MATCH
SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion Test, Day 4
Sachin Tendulkar 107 not out and played a sublime chancelessinnings. This is his 50th Century in Test History. Congratulations to SachinTendulkar.
Before this Sachin Tendulkar has broken the world record of highest individual run scorer in ODI. Sachin has scored 200 runs and broke the record of 194 runs jointly held by Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar and Zimbabwe’s Charles Coventry.Sachin Tendulkar was first male cricketer to score double century in ODI. As of now on 19th Dec, 2010. he made his 50th Century in his Test Cricket Career. We gives warm congratulations to Sachin Tendulkar.
CWG
From one to 101 medals for India in 76 years of CWG
NEW DELHI: It all started with a sole bronze in 1934 in the second edition of the Commonwealth Games and now India has finally breached the 100-mark in the medals tally of the event in the latest edition to occupy the second position in the overall standings.
India had finished fourth in the medal tables of the last two editions and this is the country's best performance ever in the event.
It has not been an easy path and India has reached this milestone by a slow and steady rise over the years.
CWG 2010
The country grabbed 10 medals in 1966, 16 in 1982, 25 in 1998 and 49 in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
India have participated in 14 of the 18 editions, the first time being in London, 1934 when it was known as the British Empire Games.
Rashid Anwar helped India open its account when the welterweight wrestler won a bronze medal in the second edition in 1934 where the country took part as a British Colony.
India's first gold medal was bagged by 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh who won the 440 yards track event in the sixth edition of the Games in 1958 in Cardiff.
India hosted the Games for the first time this year and it was only the second time the event was held in Asia after the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games.
New Delhi won the right to host the 2010 Games by defeating the Canadian city of Hamilton by 46 votes to 22 at the CGF General Assembly held in Montego Bay in November 2003.
CWG Medals Tally
The 101 medals won by India in the sporting extravaganza here included 38 gold, 27 silver and 36 bronze.
The multi sporting event was first held in 1930 under the title of the British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada.
The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, and got its current title in 1978.
There are currently 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
India had finished fourth in the medal tables of the last two editions and this is the country's best performance ever in the event.
It has not been an easy path and India has reached this milestone by a slow and steady rise over the years.
CWG 2010
The country grabbed 10 medals in 1966, 16 in 1982, 25 in 1998 and 49 in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
India have participated in 14 of the 18 editions, the first time being in London, 1934 when it was known as the British Empire Games.
Rashid Anwar helped India open its account when the welterweight wrestler won a bronze medal in the second edition in 1934 where the country took part as a British Colony.
India's first gold medal was bagged by 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh who won the 440 yards track event in the sixth edition of the Games in 1958 in Cardiff.
India hosted the Games for the first time this year and it was only the second time the event was held in Asia after the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games.
New Delhi won the right to host the 2010 Games by defeating the Canadian city of Hamilton by 46 votes to 22 at the CGF General Assembly held in Montego Bay in November 2003.
CWG Medals Tally
The 101 medals won by India in the sporting extravaganza here included 38 gold, 27 silver and 36 bronze.
The multi sporting event was first held in 1930 under the title of the British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada.
The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, and got its current title in 1978.
There are currently 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2010
World Cup 2010: Spain return to rapturous welcome
The Spanish team paraded through a sea of fans in Madrid
Spain's victorious World Cup squad have returned to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.
An estimated one million people lined a five-mile route in the Spanish capital as the team paraded in an open-top bus.
Captain Iker Casillas had earlier carried the trophy down the steps of the plane as the squad made a triumphant return from South Africa.
The players then went on to meet Spain's royal family and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
And the celebrations concluded with the bus parade that snaked through the heart of Madrid, as firefighters hosed down fans sweltering in 40C temperatures and Spanish air force fighter jets flew overhead trailing the colours of the national flag.
The Spanish World Cup squad were greeted by King Juan Carlos
The parade came to a halt at the esplanade near the Puente del Rey, where the festivities continued.
European champions Spain won the World Cup for the first time thanks to Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner against the Netherlands in Johannesburg on Sunday.
During the celebrations on Monday night, some team-mates forced Cesc Fabregas to briefly wear a Barcelona shirt as they stood on stage in front of supporters.
 Reina and Puyol put a Barcelona shirt on Fabregas |
The Barcelona defenders grabbed the Arsenal midfielder, who has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp where he played as a teenager, and managed to pull the shirt over his head.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina had been at the centre of the players' celebrations on the team bus as the parade inched its way down Madrid's Gran Via.
Once the whole 23-man squad plus the coaching and backroom staff made their way onto the stage, various members of the party spoke to the assembled supporters.
Coach Vicente del Bosque said at a brief presentation: "This cup, this triumph is for all of you, and for the whole Spanish football factory."
Casillas, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, said: "I don't know what to say, only that I'm delighted to be here with you. We (the players) have achieved the dream that we've all had since we were small."
 | Thanks to the octopus, we are champions Spain's Andres Iniesta |
Coach Del Bosque added: "It's not only winning but how you win, and that's what these players have done, they are an example to all.
"Thanks for all the support you've sent to us in South Africa, you are also world champions."
Iniesta held a toy octopus in reference to Paul, the sea creature based in a German aquarium made famous for correctly predicting winning teams during the World Cup, including Spain in the final.
"Thanks to the octopus we are champions," he joked.
The gifted playmaker added: "I only want to say that you should be proud of this group. They're the best. I'm very proud to be part of them."
Many fans made the trip to Madrid's Barajas Airport to greet the returning heroes.
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The flight landed at 1338 local time with Spanish flags flying from the cockpit windows and two fire engines making a guard of honour with their jet streams.
The plane was emblazoned with the words 'Campeones' (Champions) and 'Orgullosos de nuestra seleccion' (Proud of our squad).
Casillas, who was in floods of tears after the final whistle at the Soccer City Stadium on Sunday night, again appeared to be on the verge of crying as he led his team across the tarmac to a waiting coach.
They were taken to a nearby hotel to eat and rest before heading to the Royal Palace for a reception with the Spanish royal family.
King Juan Carlos was accompanied by his wife, Queen Sofia, his eldest daughter, Princess Elena, and his son Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia.
"Thank you champions, in the name of all of Spain and all Spaniards," he said after personally greeting each of the players.
"This is a well deserved victory for an exceptional team which thrilled the hearts of all Spaniards. You brought together all Spaniards, made our dreams a reality and projected the name of Spain around the world."
Spanish commentary of Iniesta's goal
The squad then moved on to the Moncloa Palace to be greeted by Prime Minister Zapatero, who singled out match-winner Iniesta for special praise.
Immediately after scoring the winning goal, the 26-year-old had taken off his Spain shirt to reveal a white T-shirt bearing the message: "Dani Jarque: always with us".
Jarque collapsed and died at the age of 26 in August 2009 following a training session with his Espanyol team.
"He represents like no-one else good football and human qualities," Zapatero said of Iniesta. "I want to make a special mention of somebody who yesterday remembered someone who is no longer with us when he scored the winning goal.
"There is no better role model for our youths, given his talent and personal qualities. Thank you Iniesta for remembering Dani yesterday during an unforgettable day for Spain."
While the celebrations continued across Spain, the Dutch team were also given special treatment as they returned home on Monday and were escorted through Dutch airspace by two fighter jets, one of them orange.
The squad met Queen Beatrix at her palace in The Hague in the morning, followed by a boat tour through Amsterdam's canals and a party in the city's Museum Square.
"It's a little bit strange to stand here now, we haven't quite overcome the disappointment yet," said coach Bert van Marwijk.
asian games 2010
ATP Tour review 2010
The re-emergence of Rafael Nadal captured most of the men's tennis headlines as the Spaniard roared back from injury to win three of the four grand slams on offer.
It did not seem promising for Nadal at the start of the year as knee problems forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open as he was in the process of being well beaten by Andy Murray.
The British number one went on to reach the final in Melbourne, but his wait for a grand slam title would continue as he was unable to stop Roger Federer collecting a record 16th crown in the major tournaments.
That would prove to be the peak of the 2010 campaign for both Murray and Federer, however, as Nadal came back fitter and better than ever at the start of the clay court season.
He would comfortably clinch a fifth French Open crown and second Wimbledon title, seeing off improving stars Robin Soderling and Tomas Berdych in the respective finals.
Novak Djokovic, who would later lead Serbia to Davis Cup glory, provided a sterner test at the US Open, but the world number three fell at the final hurdle after a terrific run at Flushing Meadows as Nadal completed the career Grand Slam as a mere 24-year-old.
Nadal understandably trailed off slightly towards the end of the season, although he seemed back to peak form at the ATP World Tour Finals in London before old rival Federer got one over on him to clinch the title and end his year on a high.
However, it was far too late to prevent Nadal from finishing the year as world number one and the rest of the ATP Tour must be taking his 2010 season as an ominous warning for the years to come.
Player of the year - Rafael Nadal
Not exactly a difficult choice given that the world number one was almost unstoppable once he finally got over the knee injuries which threatened to become a permanent affliction on his career. Many thought Nadal would never return to his best, but the 24-year-old has instead come back even better than he was before.
Even by his extraordinarily high standards, Nadal's clay-court campaign was sensational as he dropped only two sets in the process of winning four tournaments, including a fifth French Open title. He then went on to win a second Wimbledon and maiden US Open title to complete the career Grand Slam. Up there with the best years any player has ever had.
Rising star - Bernard Tomic
After being touted as a star of the future throughout his junior career, Tomic stepped up and made some impressive progress in the senior ranks in 2011. Most of it came at the start of the year, though, as he won his first-round match at the Australian Open before pushing eventual semi-finalist Marin Cilic to the limit.
Although that would prove to be the highlight of his season, the Australian showed glimpses of promise throughout the rest of the year as he heads towards a crucial stage of his development in 2011.
Most improved - Tomas Berdych
Berdych has threatened to become one of the world's top players for some time, but finally showed his true credentials in 2010. The highlight of his year was undoubtedly reaching the Wimbledon final - beating Roger Federer along the way - but that was the end rather than the beginning of his breakthrough.
He was a losing finalist at the Miami Masters in March before going on to reach the last four of the French Open. The Czech then went one better at Wimbledon, where he finished a runner-up to Rafael Nadal. His form since has been shaky but Berdych ends the year ranked a career-high six.
Comeback - Rafael Nadal
It seems glib to say it now, but there were many people who thought Nadal may never win another grand slam after he was forced to pull out of his Australian Open quarter-final with Andy Murray.
Seemingly chronic knee problems were plaguing the Spaniard, whose all-action style appeared to be taking a brutal toll. But after most people had written him off, he recovered from the injuries and went on to completely dominate the rest of the year.
Best performance - Novak Djokovic in the Davis Cup
With Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray seeming only to play in the Davis Cup when it suits them, Djokovic quietly went about playing in every tie and winning all his singles rubbers.
The world number three was a rock in the Serbia side that would go on to win the competition. His exploits in the singles were critical in the semi-final and final, both of which went down to the final rubber, and Serbia clinching the title in Belgrade was one of the highlights of the year.
Match of the year - John Isner v Nicolas Mahut, Wimbledon
In possibly the most surreal sporting event of the year, Isner and Mahut swung themselves to a standstill over three days in their first round match at Wimbledon. Given Isner's great serve, it was no surprise that two tie-breaks and five sets were needed. But no-one could have predicted what would happen next.
You could see the energy sapping from the two players as they reeled off service hold after service hold in a final set that will go down in history. The longer the contest went on, the less likely either man looked like winning it. Darkness mercifully intervened at 59-59 on the second day, with Isner eventually edging the deciding set 70-68 on day three.
The last set alone was longer than any previous match in the record books, and by the time the towering American finally sealed victory, they had been playing for a total of 11 hours and five minutes.
Low point - Murray's woe
There is no doubt that Andy Murray enjoyed another strong year, claiming two Masters titles in Shanghai and Montreal as well as getting to the Australian Open final and semi-finals of Wimbledon. But it sadly seems as though the ultra-talented British hope is no closer to winning a grand slam than he has been for the last two years.
He came up against virtually unstoppable forces in the shape of Federer in Melbourne and Nadal at Wimbledon, and the French Open has never been his strong point, but the British number one's capitulation against Stanislas Wawrinka
in the third round of the US Open was especially disappointing.
in the third round of the US Open was especially disappointing.As usual, Murray was in great form on the North American hard court circuit but came unstuck on the biggest stage. If the soon-to-be 75 year wait for a British male grand slam singles winner is to end, that is an issue that needs to be addressed quickly.
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