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India were sent crashing out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2009 despite a seven-wicket win over West Indies here in Group A, Johannesburg, September 30, 2009 in day/night match.

“It’s hugely disappointing. I think it’s about giving your all, unfortunately we fell 22 runs short, Two of the games, we have given away over 300 runs. It’s difficult to chase that much regularly. You have to give credit to the way England batted. Anything around 300 we would have cruised in, but 324 was a step too far.” said Smith

“The way Paul Collingwood and Owais played the spinners was crucial, setting the platform for Morgan at the end. James Anderson (3-42) has been exceptional,” said Andrew Strauss.

“When I started my batting, I just kept one thing at the mind; to stay at the wicket. It wasnt’ easy wicket as the ball was not coming to the bat. Yousuf bhai came and told me to stay at the wicket. Don;t worry about the target. he is a very experienced player. When we were about 200, there we decided that 300 is possibilitly. We succeeded. ” said man of the match Shoaib Malik.

“I have never seen so many runs scored of cut. i felt i was 3 or 4 bowlers short, Nehra bowled well. Two big games coming up. From now on, its like a knock out for us. If we don’t play well, we can pack up and go back home. Till Raina was batting I thought it was pretty gettable. He got a tough one and after that it became difficult. Two run outs; doesn’t help you when you are chasing. During bowling, we gave too many runs.” Dhoni

” The boys were very keen … Ajmal has performed every game and Afridi, in the last couple of years, has been fantastic with his all round performances. We are still hungry. If we can defeat Australia in the next game, it would be nice.It was a professional performance. We had a good start. Fantastic knocks from Yousuf and Malik. I thought we would reach 320 in the end but we didn’t hit too many runs in the last Powerplay.”  Younis Khan

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“ I would like to congratulate Miller, Tonge bowled well, and our bowling and fielding as a unit was very good.” said Floyd Reifer

“I think the guys bowled very well, they showed great maturity … I just told Umar just play positive, don’t bother about the wicket. I love bravehearts, and that’s why I like him. The opening batting and the fielding are areas where we need to improve.” Shahid Afridi

“I didn’t feel any pressure, I just maintained a positive attitude, as the seniors in the team advised.” said Umar Akmal Man of the Match

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 Eid-ul-Fitr, is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan (holy month of fasting) for Muslims worldwide.

The festivities actually begin the night before Eid, after the new moon of shawaal is sighted, indicating the end of month of ramadan. This night is also often called the “chaand raat” or the moon night and is filled with activities of cooking special Eid dishes, preparing clothing for the next mornings Eid prayers and for most women includes late night application of mehndi/henna to hands and selection of bangles to match their eid outfits.

The Eid day begins with an early rising and dressing up in new clothes, followed by a small (usually sweet) breakfast and offering a special Eid prayer performed in large congregation at mosques or open areas. Remainder of the Eid day is filled with visting families, special lunches/dinners, music and Eid parties.

Muslims are instructed to remember the poor through out the season of ramadan and offer zakat/fitrana, to help them  celebrate this season of holiness.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2009, has finally arrived and I want to wish all muslims around the world a a heartfelt EID MUBARAK!!!

Eid in Pictures

Its a sad day for all die-hard fans of Roger Federer as his 5 year supremacy at the US Open comes to an end as the 20 year old Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro defeated Federer with a 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory. Had Federe won, he would have become the first man since Bill Tilden (1920′s) to win the tournament six times in a row.

Del Porto played a strong match, astonishing many as he won his first grand slam. His win was aided by Federer’s unfortunate and less the stellar service. Nonetheless, this was riveting match to watch and cudos to Del Potro for bringing down the 15 time winner .

Win or lose, in the hearts of his fans, Roger Federer will forever remain the greatest player in the history of tennis.

A  recent survey conducted by Simon Anholt, an author and policy adviser has confirmed what the locals know already! … that sydney and melbourne are the world’s 2nd and 5th happiest cities!!!

World’s Top 5 Happiest Cities Are:

1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2. Sydney, Australia
3. Barcelona,  Spain
4. Amesterdam, Netherlands
5. Melbourne,  Australia