MS Dhoni to remain in Cricket till 2015

The Indian Cricket Captain, MS Dhoni said that he won't retire from International cricket till the 2015 World Cup.

Dhoni was addressing the Media at a Product Launch event. Dhoni told at a Q&A session that "If I leave now, the new guy coming in will not get the ideal time to play at least 40 to 50 matches getting into the world cup. It will tough for him,".

 When a reporter reminded him about his comment on playing all formats or not,  he said  "Yes I did say that (will take a decision in a year or two whether my body is ready to play all forms of cricket). Let time take its toll. It's very important where I am right now. Now it's a point of no return. The reason being the World Cup is one year away,".

He also added that as of now he his feeling good about himself and about his body.

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8:40 AM

Stanislas Wawrinka crowned as the Chennai Open Winner

As expected the Top Seed Stanislas Wawrinka was crowned as the winner of the Chennai Open after defeating Edouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets.

This is Wawrinka's second Chennai Open title. The Game lasted nearly one hour and 35 minutes and Wawrinka won with a score of 7-5 6-2.

Wawrinka said after the victory, "That's (5th title) really big for sure. It is my second title here so I am enjoying. I did my best here. I battled against top-10 in 2013 and I am doing everything (to improve). It's been an amazing first week and I will take this confidence to first Grand Slam,".

"It's like a heartbreak to lose in final. Warinka was too good, so he deserves to win. He played amazingly whole week. He was simply too good. Hope next time, I will finally win a tournament." said Vasselin.

Meanwhile, Johan Brainstorm from Sweden and Fredreik Nielsen from Denmark clinched the doubles title after beating unseeded Croatian pair of Mate Pavic and Marin Draganja 6-2 4-6 10-7 in the final.

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6:44 PM

Saina Ranks only 38th in the list of top 50 earners in Badminton

Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, whose is currently ranked number 2 in the world rankings hasn't had the best of seasons and it does shows in her prize money earnings past year. According to Badzine, Saina enjoys only the 38th place in the list of top 50 earners in badminton based on prize money awarded during the 2013 season for all BWF tournaments.

As Badzine reveals, Saina pocketed only $43,400 in 2013. Women's World No. 1 Li Xuerei from China is in third spot, having earned $143,095 but the biggest earner in women's is double Olympic champion Zhao Yunlei. She earned $167,195, thanks to her incredible run in both mixed and women's doubles events this year

The top spot, of course, is occupied by Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei ($292,540), the men's No. 1. Only one European makes the top 10 - doubles specialist Christinna Pedersen, who is ranked 7th with $123,000.

Interestingly, as pointed by Badzine, Novak Djokovic collected $12.9 million in prize money in 2012, which is equal to 40 times what Lee Chong Wei has won this year.

The study reveals that even if the prize money is increasing, it is still difficult for a lot of players to make a living without sponsors and help from their federations and clubs.

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8:48 AM

Ford to Display Solar Powered Concept Car C-Max Solar Energi at CES

Concept Cars with Solar Panels mounted on them is finally coming into the mainstream as the major manufacturer, Ford Motors has announced its plans to display it's C-Max Solar Energi Concept at the CES Las Vegas. 

This Concept Car has solar mounted roofs, which was designed with the support of the Georgia Institute of Technology and US based, SunPower Corporation. The roof is fitted in such a manner that it can track the Sun, which helps the car to accumulate power equivalent to 4 hours of battery charge. 

The Vehicle uses a special concentrator which acts like a magnifying glass, directing solar rays to  panels on its roof. This solar concentrator uses a special Fresnel lens to direct sunlight to the solar cells while boosting the impact of the sunlight by a factor of eight. 

With a full charge, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated to have the same total range as a conventional C-MAX Energi of up to 620 miles, including up to 21 electric-only miles. Additionally, the vehicle still has a charge port, and can be charged by connecting to a charging station via cord and plug so that drivers retain the option to power up via the grid, if desired.

After C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is shown at CES, Ford and Georgia Tech will begin testing the vehicle in numerous real-world scenarios. The outcome of those tests will help to determine if the concept is feasible as a production car.

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2:28 AM

Fans Pray for Micheal's Quick Recovery

Fans of Michael Schumacher, the seven-time world F1 World Champion have gathered for a vigil outside the French hospital in Grenoble, where he is being treated following his skiing accident.

Schumacher, who is currently in a medically-induced coma after sustaining severe head injuries in a fall in the resort of Meribel last week. The Driver still remains in a critical condition but stable following the last official update on his condition.

“he is tackling the most important fight of his life.” said Ferrari in a statement, the team with whom Schumacher won 72 Grands Prix between 1996 and 2006.

“Everyone at Ferrari, from President Luca di Montezemolo and Team Principal Stefano Domenicali, who are in touch all the time with Michael’s family and those closest to him, are continuously watching how his situation evolves,” the statement continued.

Schumacher’s family, meanwhile, have thanked well-wishers for their support via a message on the German’s official website.

“Following Michael's skiing accident, we would like to thank the people from all around the world who have expressed their sympathy and sent their best wishes for his recovery,” it read. “They are giving us great support. We all know he is a fighter and will not give up. Thank you.”

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8:23 PM

F1® 2013 video game launched

Codemasters^®’ highly anticipated F1 2013 video game is now available for the Xbox 360, Playstation^® 3 and Windows PC, featuring classic F1 content from the 1980s and ‘90s, as well as all the cars, drivers and circuits from the current season.

F1 2013 players will get more from their game with RaceNet, Codemasters’ free online community hub. RaceNet will power regular community challenges and enables players to set up Custom RaceNet events. Players can set their own Time Trial scenarios, choosing circuit, weather conditions, car and duration of the event, and challenge their RaceNet friends to compete to set their best time on leaderboards. RaceNet also includes visual stats and game progress updates and every F1 2013 player with a RaceNet account will receive the 1976 Ferrari 312 T2, as starring in the recent film Rush.

F1 2013 is available in two editions. F1 2013 includes the full game of the current season and classic content from the 1980s. Alternatively, fans can choose to purchase F1 2013: Classic Edition, a premium version of the game limited to a run of just 10,000 units in the UK, featuring bespoke box art and expanding the game with 1990s Content and Classic Track Packs. Classic content in both editions is introduced by legendary broadcaster Murray Walker and can be experienced in a range of game modes, including split-screen and online multiplayer.

F1 2013 is further improved and enhanced with wide ranging technical and gameplay improvements. New Scenario Mode pushes gamers to complete realistic Formula One challenges and earn awards for quick-fire racing, whilst mid-session saves allow players to complete a full Grand Prix weekend at their own pace. An expanded Young Driver Test, based on the real world event set at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, eases novices into the world of F1 racing and includes a range of challenges to enable players to master elite driving techniques.

F1 2013 makes another dramatic leap forward in graphical quality, setting the benchmark for how good a racing game can look, and improved driver AI behaviour will further immerse players in unique Formula One races.

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10:16 AM