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Cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s Dr Rohatgi said the star batsman is not suffering from lung cancer. The doctor said he is suffering from malignant cancer, and is responding to chemotherapy. Yuvraj should be back in action in 10 weeks, the doctor added. For more log onto : alpha.newsx.com

Yuvraj Singh, who played a stellar role in India’s ODI World Cup triumph, last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States. Well known personalities from all walks of life wished Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery after the news of the cricketer being diagnosed with cancer broke. “Here’s wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy and complete recovery,” Omar wrote on his twitter account. The middle-order batsman’s teammate, paceman S Sreesanth said, “It’s sad to hear Yuvraj’s ailment. Health is very important and I wish him very speedy recovery.”

After the reverse in the first T20 international, Team India still searches for its first win on the tour Down Under. The second T20 international takes India to Melbourne, where action takes place on Friday. India went down to Australia in the first T20 international in Sydney on Wednesday by 31 runs. The bowlers did a reasonable job in keeping the Australians down to a total of 171, but the batsmen botched up their job during the chase. The top-order failed to get going as 6 wickets down for just 81 on the board ensured India’s batting nightmare continued in Australia. Captain MS Dhoni blamed his batsmen for the loss, having top-scored with an unbeaten knock of 48. India are yet to beat Australia in T20s in 3 years and have more losses than wins since 2009. Watch Live IPL 5 auction – alpha.newsx.com for more log onto: alpha.newsx.com

The skeletons are tumbling out of the closet after India’s humiliating 4-0 series loss against Australia. According to reports there is a rift between Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag. Viru is reportedly unhappy with Dhoni’s captaincy. However the BCCI vice President Rajeev Shukla has rubbished reports of a rift. But the fact remains that Dhoni’s days as India’s Test captain could be numbered if the BCCI decides to ring in the changes. Dhoni has already proved his credentials, while Sehwag has also shown flashes of brilliance in the limited opportunities he has got to lead the Indian team.For more log onto: alpha.newsx.com

A row has erupted between the BCCI and the Government after Sachin Tendulkar’s name was not recommended for Bharat Ratna. Sachin’s quest for India’s highest civilian honour has been scuttled thanks to the inaction of both the authorities.Widely seen as a front-runner to win the award this year, Sachin’s name hasn’t even found its way into the nomination list.Hockey legend Dhyan Chand and mountaineer Tenzing Norgay are the only athletes who have been recommended for the award.For More Log on to — alpha.newsx.com

Australia stock early on Day 3 of Adelaide Test against India. India has lost Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir. Gautam Gambhir was the 4th wicket to fall. Peter Siddle dismissed Gambhir with a vicious bouncer. Gauti scored 34 whereas Tendulkar was dismissed for 25. for more log onto: alpha.newsx.com

India has finally managed to dismiss Ricky Ponting on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test. The Aussies have now lost 7 wickets. Zaheer Khan finally ended Ponting’s marathon knock. Ponting was dismissed after scoring a massive 221. Sachin Tendulkar caught him in the deep of Zaheer Khan’s bowling. Peter Siddle was the 7th wicket to fall, R Ashwin took the wicket. for more log onto: alpha.newsx.com

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to miss the Bharat Ratna this year. The sports ministry has not recommended Sachin’s name for the Bharat Ratna. The sports ministry did not forward Sachin’s name as it had not received a recommendation from the BCCI proposing Sachin’s name for the Bharat Ratna. The Sports Ministry has forwarded Dhyanchand and Tenzing Norgay’s name in the list. For more logon to: alpha.newsx.com