Sports News for September 29, 2007

Rain mars first India-Australia ODI
Heavy showers played spoilsport in the first of the seven ODIs between India and Australia here on Saturday. ANI

Bangalore ODI: Tight security at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Tight security arrangements have been made around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where first of the seven one-day internationals between India and Australia is being played today. ANI

Shoaibs cricketing career almost over
Controversial Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtars cricket career could be coming to a close. ANI

Inzamam opts out of First Test against S. Africa
Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamamul Haq has turned down an offer to play in the first Test against South Africa from October 1-5, for unknown reasons. ANI

Australians eager to salvage its pride
Australias stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist has said that injury-hit team is ready to salvage its pride and prove their status as world champions in the first One-day international against India. ANI