New Delhi, Nov. 17 — He was the first mega star of Indian cricket and his presence had come as a breath of fresh air in a game that had only seen players from the big cities. He was a player focused on producing that impeccable out swinger to get the outside edge of the bat rather than fret about speaking impeccable English.But Kapil Dev recalled that when he was appointed as captain of the Indian team, there were those who were more worried he may not be able to speak in English. “I was told I had a Punjabi accent! I told them they should then bring someone from Oxford University to play. …
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PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Marina Gilardoni of Switzerland competes in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Shelley Rudman of Great Britain finishes tied for fifth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Katie Uhlaender of the USA shows off her fathers, Ted Uhlaender, baseball NLCS 1972 championship ring after she finished first in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images ) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain (L), celebrates her second place finish in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup with her aunt and uncle Sue Yarnold (C), and Barney Yarnold (L), on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Anja Huber of Germany celebrate her third place finishes in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Katie Uhlaender of the USA (C), Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain (L) and Anja Huber of Germany (R) celebrate their first second and third place finishes in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Im ages) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Kathleen Lorenz of Germany finishes in ninth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Lucy Chaffer of Austria finishes in eighth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Marion Thees of Germany finishes tied for fifth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Janine Flock of Austria finishes in tenth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Park City Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup
PARK CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 16: Cassie Hawrysh of Canada finishes in fourth place in the FIBT women's skeleton world cup heat 1, on November 16, 2012 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) MVila to appeal France ban - lawyer
RENNES, France (Reuters) – France midfielder Yann Mvila is to appeal his ban from all national teams until June 2014 after an unauthorised night out while on Under-21 duty, the Stade Rennes player’s lawyer said on Thursday. “I’ve met him today at the club and we have decided to appeal,” Thierry Fillion told Reuters. “The appeal will be formal early next week once we have sent the official notification.” The sanction means the 22-year-old Mvila, who has 22 caps and played three games for France at the Euro 2012 finals in June, will miss the 2014 World Cup if the team qualify. …
Spain and Portugal's plight dominates Ibero-American meet
CADIZ, Spain (Reuters) – Spain and Portugal sought help on Friday from their former Latin American colonies to rescue them from economic crisis through a new wave of trade and investment across the Atlantic Ocean. Suffering deep recession and with their citizens protesting at job losses and austerity measures, the two European countries hope the Ibero-American Summit of leaders in the historic port of Cadiz can open up desperately needed business opportunities. …
UPDATE 1-Spain and Portugal's plight dominates Ibero-American meet
* Europeans’ plight gives purpose to summit* Spain seeks investment from Latin America* Latin Americans want to encourage small, medium firmsBy Angus MacSwanCADIZ, Spain, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Spain and Portugal …
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New Delhi, Nov. 17 — He was the first mega star of Indian cricket and his presence had come as a breath of fresh air in a game that had only seen players from the big cities. He was a player focused on producing that impeccable out swinger to get the outside edge of the bat rather than fret about speaking impeccable English.But Kapil Dev recalled that when he was appointed as captain of the Indian team, there were those who were more worried he may not be able to speak in English. “I was told I had a Punjabi accent! I told them they should then bring someone from Oxford University to play. …
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UPDATE 1-Spain and Portugal's plight dominates Ibero-American meet
* Europeans’ plight gives purpose to summit * Spain seeks investment from Latin America * Latin Americans want to encourage small, medium firms CADIZ, Spain, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Spain and Portugal soughthelp on Friday from their former Latin American colonies torescue them from economic crisis through a new wave of trade andinvestment across the Atlantic Ocean. …
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