From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.35 :: NO.05 :: Feb. 02, 2012
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Midas Touch is ebbing awayDuring normal times when India's batting lived up to its regal status, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's numbers would have been overlooked but these are days when men of impeccable pedigree have failed atop the order and the captain's inability to stem the rot in tandem with the tail has meant that the bowlers have poor totals to defend. Lost in the contrasting terrains of ‘attack' and ‘defence', Dhoni has been a fidgety presence. It is an anomaly that has added to his woes. He also shown a tendency to let things drift after being in control in Tests. By K. C. Vijaya Kumar.
Many feel Dhoni is still the best man to leadThe morale of the Indian team is at its lowest with seven Test defeats in a row overseas. M. S. Dhoni has been singled out for criticism following India's abysmal performance. Is Dhoni really to blame? How good is he as India captain? Vijay Lokapally finds out. AUSTRALIA DIARY Haddin, a success story The diary deeply admires Brad Haddin, as fine a scamster as there ever has been. Haddin has made light of his severe disadvantages to have a reasonably successful cricket career which is something the diary has never managed; unless you count its exploits in 1992, when it hit a four. By S. Ram Mahesh. LONDON CALLING His reputation came before him You only have to look at Andy Flower to know what sort of man he is. Ask him a question and he gives you a serious, considered answer. He is polite, diffident, never steps into the territory that belongs to another and sets an example of fitness and good manners that must rub off on his players, writes Ted Corbett. INTERVIEW Engineering entertainment The flamboyant Indian stumper of yesteryear, Farokh Engineer, recounts the past and takes stock of the present. V. V. Subrahmanyam is all ears.
McCarthy lauds FletcherSteven Fletcher has already scored at Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool this season and his form has not surprisingly seen him linked with a move away from the West Midlands club. But his boss has other plans for him. KICKING AROUND Belated justice? He may have been voted back as FIFA President unchallenged, he may now have blown the whistle on Joao Havelange, but presiding over a sea of corruption and assailed for his recent mindless remarks about racist incidents on the field, Sepp Blatter appears to be in danger. It seems he might be replaced before long by Michel Platini. Over to Brian Glanville. 
Perfect homecomingThe smile on Paul Scholes' face when he scored in his first EPL appearance at Old Trafford since hanging up his boots showed his appetite for the game is still as big as ever. And it would be no surprise to see the Manchester United midfielder doing a lap of honour at Old Trafford with yet another medal around his neck in May, writes Pete Thompson. FOCUS 
Quartz is all set for its maiden foraySince July last, Quartz Soccer Club has been training at the institution's football ground under the watchful eyes of UEFA ‘B' Licence coach Frank Braner. The German is but one of the many plus points for the side, which has its headquarters in Kozhikode, Kerala. By A. Joseph Antony. FEATURE 
Focus shifts to AfricaThe Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN) has always seen many top players from European clubs choosing their country over club commitment, says Shreedutta Chidananda. LET'S BE FRANK 
Card-waving row blown out of proportionIs there really any manager in the country who does not demand immediate action when he feels his team or one of his players has been unfairly treated? It is just that Mancini does it with his hands instead of hurling a tirade of barely comprehensible abuse from the touchline.
Peaking at the right timeWhile Indian Railways lived up to its billing as the favourite in the women's section, it wasn't so in the case of Kerala in the men's section, where the competition, especially among the top eight, was very intense. Only the best team on that day could succeed, writes S. Sabanayakan. Advt Links: • calling card
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