The Times Of India The reality of the small screen Thu 31 Dec 2009 Soap operas abounded on the small screen, but it was Balika Vadhu and Bandini – serials with a rural backdrop – that were the big hits. Reality shows like Sach Ka Saamna and Rakhi Ka Swayamvar als... (photo: AP / Khalil Hamra)
The Guardian Graeme Swann goes from England's court jester to serious contender Wed 30 Dec 2009 | • '2009 has been a dream,' says match-winning spinner | • Swann behind only Mitchell Johnson for Test wickets | Graeme Swann celebrates another man-of-the-match performance with the last wicket ... (photo: AP / Tim Hales)
Independent online Wed 30 Dec 2009 Hauritz haul powers Aussies to solid victory | Nathan Hauritz's maiden five-wicket haul saw Australia claim the first of three Tests against Pakistan by a margin of 170 runs in Melbourne on Wednesday. | Led by the offspinner, Australia's incisiv... (photo: AP / Gurinder Osan) AustraliaCricketMelbournePakistanPhotos
Sporting LifeWed 30 Dec 2009 England 8/11 After Durban Delight | England are a best price of 8/11 for series victory in South Africa after taking a 1-0 lead with two matches to play. | Andrew Strauss' men duly wrapped up an innings v... (photo: AP / Themba Hadebe) DurbanEnglandPhotosSouth AfricaStar
Sky SportsWed 30 Dec 2009 Sri Lanka axe veteran duo | Veteran all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya and fast bowler Lasith Malinga have been dropped from the new-look Sri Lankan limited over squad for the tri-nations series. | Sel... (photo: AP / Aijaz Rahi) CricketPhotosSportSri LankaStar
Deccan ChronicleWed 30 Dec 2009 India tour of Bangladesh on NEO Cricket India tour of Bangladesh on NEO Cricket | The Indian cricket team's tour of Bangladesh featuring a triangular limited over series and a two-Test rubber against the hosts ... (photo: AP / Aijaz Rahi) BangladeshCricketIndiaPhotosStar