India's Saina Nehwal displayed superb form to stun Lin Zhu of China in a hard fought match at Changzhou in China on Friday. The 18 year old defeated Zhu 21-16, 21-23, 21-18.

In what seems to be a desperate attempt to win back the glorious hockey days and to put India back on top charts, a five member ad- hoc committee decided upon to bring in a Foreign Coach. Indian Hockey has been plunging into controversy again and again, with its unbelievable exit from Olympics, shameful act by Jyoti Kumaran taking bribe and forceful exile of KPS Gill and recently MP Kaushik’s role with the men’s team, Indian Hockey doesn’t want to take any more chances. On temporary basis however Harender Singh was asked to take charge of the team.

ICC president agrees to hear the case of officials of ICL. Indian Cricket League is owned by Indian businessman, Subhash Chandra. Subhash Chandra would meet the president of ICC, David Morgan in London, most probably in the first week of October.  

David Morgan would report back to the board of directors of ICC to decide about future course of action. Mr. Morgan has informed all members of ICC about the next meeting to be held in Dubai. It is learnt that ICL is starting domestic and international twenty20 tournaments on October 10.

On 11th October in Mumbai, the doping case concerning Mohammad Asif will be heard.

During the month of May, when the 25 year old Pakistani fast bowler of Pakistan was due to play for the Delhi Daredevils during the inaugural Indian Premier League competition, he was tested positive for nandorlone.  

While the test conducted for the second time at a World Anti-doping Agency-accredited laboratory in Switzerland, were the same again 

Shane Watson, is banking on the IPL series success and his experience of cricket in India, as a positive point in his Selection for Test cricket. He scored a marvelous 472 runs and took 17 wickets for the Rajasthan Royals. Shane Watson, has not played for the last 3 years due to various injuries. He states that he has learnt from his mistakes and knows how to deal with his problems. He added that he use to over train himself assuming it was necessary for the game, but has become smarter now and is physically fit to play.

Back in 1983, the veteran cricketer Kapil Dev led the Indian team like a “general” towards the victory. But now this admired sportsman and the mentor of millions, is all geared up to dress himself in olive-green uniform to take up the post of Lt-Col. On Wednesday he will be joining the Territorial Army (TA), the part-time citizen's force which functions as a 'vital adjunct' to the regular Army. 

Deepak Kapoor, the Army Chief General will honor Kapil Dev by placing Ashoka Lion and star on his shoulders. This prestigious moment for Dev will take place at a ceremony in South Block.