Sports News for August 29, 2007

India beats Syria 1-0 to lift Nehru Cup
India beat Syria 1-0 here today to lift the Nehru Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament. ANI

President honours sportspersons with Arjuna, Dronacharya awards
President Pratibha Patil today gave away the prestigious Arjuna and Dronacharya awards to the countrys top sportspersons at a glittering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. ANI

I am working hard on my batting: Sehwag
Swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag, who has been out of the Indian team due to bad form, today said that he was working hard on his batting, as he believed the Twenty20 World Cup would be a golden opportunity for him to force his way back into the team. ANI

Pak team could spring surprises at T20 World Cup: Lawson
Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson believes that he has the proper combination spearheaded by the worlds best pace attack to spring some surprises during the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup. ANI

Cricket boards must challenge rebels with own league: Ponting
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has urged cricket boards around the world to act tough with players joining rebel cricket leagues. ANI

Unreasonable behaviour responsible for split from Thierry, says wife
French football star Thierry Henrys wife has blamed his unreasonable behaviour for their split. ANI