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New Delhi: Top Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir on Monday described his knock of 97 in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka as the most important innings of his career though it was not the best.

Gambhir top-scored with a gutsy 97 from 122 balls which set up the historic win for India after openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were out cheaply.

"The 97 in the World Cup final was not the best innings in my career but no doubt the most important one so far," Gambhir told reporters after reaching home here.

"It was a special knock for me as it came in a special situation. The whole country was expecting us to win the World Cup and I have contributed my bit in India's triumph. So, it was the most important innings of my career," he said after a grand welcome with people thronging at his home following news of his arrival....more    

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Chennai: England off-spinner Graeme Swann termed the lengthy ICC schedule as "ludicrous" but refused to use it as an excuse for their poor show in the tournament so far. "Most of the other teams in the world shared the ludicrous schedule that we did. We can't say that we were singled out. Although it's not an excuse for not doing well. We are all fit enought to get on with...  

Kenya poll violence continues, 100 dead

Johannesburg: South African media on Sunday lauded the collective effort of their national team in its thrilling World Cup victory over India even while saluting Sachin Tendulkar for his "elegant" ton. Headlined 'Proteas breathe at last', daily Sunday Times praised the "remarkable team effort in alien, even hostile conditions." "South Africa batted conservatively for 20 overs, Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis batted watchfully after the early departure of Graeme Smith....