The Indian Express -- Sports

Thursday, August 21 1997

Sri Lanka wrap up the series

Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in the second one-dayer to clinch the series 2-0. Man-of-the-Match Sanath Jayasuriya once again performed his `I-am-a-rock' act, the Indian bowlers got creamed again and the Indian batsmen failed to cross 250.

Becker pulls out of the US Open

Boris Becker, seeded 13th, has decided not to compete in next week's US Open after the death of his adviser and close friend Axel Meyer-Woelden.

Mixed fortunes for Woodies

Todd Woodbridge of Australia, defeated qualifier Jamie Oncins of Brazil 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Hamlet Cup. Mark Woodforde, Woodbridge's countryman and doubles partner, was not as successful as Marc-Kevin Goellner of Germany rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 triumph.

Shetty emerges sole leader

Bhattacharya shocks second seed Cheung

Michael Doohan triumphs again

PGAI calendar released

Sonic reigns supreme at MCC All-India Snooker

Firecrackers and liquor banned for today's tie

HR college lead

US Open seedings follow rankings

Scindia lashes at the selectors

Globalsport -- Two-match ban on Croft, Illot

Fans fuel footballing fortunes

Good times ahead for cue sport