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Dravid breaks world record for most outfield Test catches

Dravid breaks world record for most outfield Test catchesWellington (New Zealand), Apr. 6: Indian cricketer and former captain Rahul Dravid has broken the world record for the most number of catches in test matches by an outfielder.

When Dravid helped to dismiss the New Zealand batsman, Tim McIntosh, in Wellington, it was his 182nd catch in a test career going back to 1996, reports the BBC.

Dravid''s landmark was reached on the fourth day of India''s third Test match against New Zealand at Wellington.

The previous record holder was Mark Waugh of Australia.

UK's Murray equals Henman’s career haul of 11 titles

Tennis star Andy MurrayLondon, Apr. 6: Tennis star Andy Murray has equalled Tim Henman’s career haul of 11 titles.

The British No. 1 crushed Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5 to win the Sony Ericsson Masters Series crown in Miami.

Murray has matched Henman’s 14-year career total at just 21 — by which age the former British star had not won a single tour title.

The Scot is closing in on Djokovic in the world rankings and could become Britain''s first-ever world No 3 at next week’s Monte Carlo tournament, reports The Sun.

Fergie slams talk of a bust up with Roo

Manchester United coach-cum-manager Sir Alex FergusonLondon, Apr. 6: Manchester United coach-cum-manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied allegations of a training-ground bust-up between himself and Wayne Rooney as "absolute nonsense".

The affair is a further unwanted distraction following reports yesterday that a deal to take Cristiano Ronaldo from United to Real Madrid this summer is in place.

Hamilton finds it difficult to live down the worst weekend of his racing career

Hamilton finds it difficult to live down the worst weekend of his racing careerLondon, Apr. 6 : Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is finding it difficult to live down what he calls the worst weekend of his racing career.

Having been called a cheat during the recently held Australian Grand Prix and now his below average performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton said it was `the worst weekend of my career'.

Speed king Bolt labels Ronaldo a big wuss

Speed king Bolt labels Ronaldo a big wussLondon, Apr. 6 : Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has labelled Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo a "wuss".

The super-fast Jamaican athlete is visiting the Premier League champions next month to pass on some running tips.

But Bolt, a Manchester United fan, is also planning to have a word with Portuguese star Ronaldo about his play-acting and "falling over," reports The Sun.

Bolt, 22, who has a long-standing invitation from boss Sir Alex Ferguson to visit Old Trafford, said: "I'm going to tell Ronaldo to stop being such a wuss.

Moles tells Kiwi batters to learn how to draw a test

Moles tells Kiwi batters to learn how to draw a testWellington, Apr. 6 : Staring down the barrel of a 600-plus run chase in the third test against India, New Zealand coach Andy Moles has asked his batsmen to concentrate on saving the test on a playable pitch rather than trying to be heroes and win it.

The world record chase is 418-7 by the West Indies against Australia in Antigua in 2003 and New Zealand''s best is 324-5 against Pakistan in Christchurch in 1994.

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