Hashim Amla is still not a certainty in the South African playing XI but the senior opener has made a case for himself with successive fifties in the warm-up games ahead of World Cup opener against England on 30 May.
Teams with balanced bowling can win World Cup: Ian Chappell
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels that the teams which have balanced bowling attacks are the favourites to win the upcoming World Cup and India’s variety in this department make it a strong contender for the title.
Federer marks Paris return with victory
Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he ‘felt on edge’, as Angelique Kerber’s hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill.
Ashok Nagar resident Jaya Rajagopalan sings in films, trains kids
The story of Jaya Rajagopalan, a resident of Ashok Nagar, is all about chasing dreams and turning them into reality.
Nitheesh takes five-wickets for Korattur CC
Nitheesh of Korattur CC took a five-wicket haul to help his team defeat Amar CC in the All India YSCA trophy match, held here recently.
Vinoth scores match-winning fifty
Vinoth of Apollo Tyres scored an unbeaten half-century to help Apollo Tyres defeat Royal Enfield in a GR Kuppuswamy Memorial league cum knockout trophy match, held here recently.
Surendra Nagar residents happy with new water lines
Residents of Adambakkam Surendra Nagar are now a happy lot thanks to the efforts of residents’ community – Federation of Adambakkam Welfare Associations (FAWA) and Surendra Nagar Residents’ Welfare Association.
Cech hopes to haunt Chelsea in Europa League final farewell
Petr Cech will bring down the curtain on a glittering playing career in strange circumstances as the Arsenal goalkeeper faces his former and potentially future employers Chelsea in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Motorists take detour choking road at Perungudi
Commuters on the Panchayat Main Road in Perungudi are battling traffic congestion every morning. In order to avoid the ITEL Toll Plaza, four-wheelers, such as water tankers and garbage trucks, commute through the very narrow road, thus adding to the hassle.
Velacheri to soon get new playground
After years of delay, officials have given the consent and have confirmed to convert a plot located at Bethel Avenue, VGP Selva Nagar, into a playground.

