Pak pacer Asif hails his ‘rebirth’LAHORE - Expressing happiness over him being included in the initial list of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy, banned Pakistani left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Asif has said the call is like a “rebirth” for him. Ronaldo to act in Iranian movieLONDON - Former Brazilian football forward Ronaldo is all set to feature in an Iranian movie. The 32-year-old, who is currently playing for Brazilian club Corinthians, will appear in the film based on the true story of Alneyrab, a 13-year-old girl who dreamed of meeting Ronaldo when he visited the Middle East on a humanitarian mission in 2005. The girl was killed before her dream could come true. Asif recalled, Shoaib ignored in Champions Trophy squadKARACHI - Fast bowler Mohammad Asif was recalled while Shoaib Akhtar was sidelined from Pakistan’s 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy squad, announced Monday. ECB’s proposed T20 League runs into problemsLONDON - England’s proposed plans for an alternative to the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be abandoned this week. Cricket fans annoyed at ban on games at Wanderers
Flintoff will be a big draw in IPL, says Shane WarneLONDON - Australian spin great Shane Warne backed Andrew Flintoff’s decision to retire from Test cricket and said the all-rounder will be a big crowd-puller in the Indian Premier League next year. Asif eyeing a successful comeback
PCB to consider Akhtar, Asif for Champions trophy: BariLAHORE - Controversial Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif would be considered for selection for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in September-October in South Africa, interim chief selector Wasim Bari has said. Buchanan denies taking swipe at Indian cricketers
Loyalists desert cricket czar Dalmiya, opposition seeks challenger
West Indies cricketers ready for another showdown with board
Formar Indian skipper Dravid among 30 probables for Champions Trophy
Sporting ties with India not possible right now: JillaniLAHORE - Pakistan’s Sports Minister Aftab Shah Jillani does not foresee a restoration of sporting ties with India in the near future. BCCI to reconsider Deodhar Trophy’s fate after Sena threatsMUMBAI - Stung by threats from the Shiv Sena, the Indian cricket board is contemplating to accommodate the Deodhar Trophy tournament in a cramped 2009-10 schedule. Pakistan likely to recall Asif for Champions TrophyKARACHI - Pakistan is seriously considering recalling Mohammad Asif in the 30-member preliminary squad for this Septembers ICC Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it would not raise any objection against the pacers inclusion once he completes his doping ban. Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals against MiddlesexKARACHI - All-rounder Sohail Tanvir will be back playing for Rajasthan Royals during a charity match against Middlesex Panthers at Lord’s next week. PCB fines Asif for Dubai drugs detentionLAHORE - Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees (12,500 dollars) over the fast bowler’s 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession. PCB fines Asif over Dubai misadventureKARACHI - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs.1 million on bowler Mohammad Asif over his Dubai misadventure. “Lackluster” Tanvir vows to force his way back into Pak Test teamISLAMABAD - After being ignored for both the Test and one day international series against Sri Lanka, left arm fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has vowed to force his way back into the team. Adaptability to weather is the key,says DhoniKINGSTON - After playing in cooler climes for over five months, adapting to hot, humid conditions of the Caribbean isles will be the key to his team’s success in the four-match ODI series against West Indies, feels India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Flintoff finds his form with batLONDON - With just 11 days left for the first Ashes Test, England cricket fans found something to cheer as charismatic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff came back from injury with a glitzy 93 from 41 balls for Lancashire in a Twenty20 match. ‘Iconic’ Pak cricketers emboldened to ask for ‘much more’ from IPL franchisesLAHORE - In an apparent bid to encash on their ICC World Twenty20 triumph, certain Pakistan cricketers may ask their respective franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to hike their fees from the next season, The Daily Times reports. Gayle, Murli, among top stars being eyed by Victoria for T20 squadMELBOURNE - Victoria is set to add a second international cricketer to its squad in a bid to reach a fifth consecutive Twenty20 Big Bash final next summer. Darren Bravo gets maiden call-up in West Indies teamPORT OF SPAIN - Darren Bravo was the only new face while fast bowler Fidel Edwards was the notable absentee from 13-member West Indies squad announced here for the first two one-dayers against India. Michael Hussey wants to enjoy all three forms of cricketMELBOURNE - At 34, Australian batsman Michael Hussey is well aware of his shelf life and wants to play all the three versions of cricket despite the relentless international programme taking a huge toll on his body. Buchanan could have had a mixed support staff: WaughNEW DELHI - For someone who has been closely associated with India, Steve Waugh surely knows how cricket is run here. And the Australian legend Friday felt his former coach John Buchanan could have had a mix of India and Australian support staff for a better working arrangement in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Daredevils’ decision to bench McGrath was surprising: WaughNEW DELHI - Former Australian captain Steve Waugh Friday said he was “amazed” that Delhi Daredevils did not play the experienced Glenn McGrath for a single match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season. Buchanan is out of Kolkata Knight RidersKOLKATA - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director John Buchanan has become the first casualty of the side’s dismal performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Indian team for West Indies tour announcedNEW DELHI - The Indian team for the upcoming West Indies tour was announced here on Wednesday. Tendulkar, Zaheer rested; Nehra back after four yearsMUMBAI - Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan have been rested while left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra has returned to the India squad for the four one-dayers in the West Indies. Kirsten blames IPL for India’s early exit from World T20NOTTINGHAM - India’s cricket coach Gary Kirsten has squarely blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the team’s early exit from the World Twenty20, saying that a lot of players were carrying niggles into the tournament. Dhoni apologises to Indian fans, promises to fire againLONDON - Indian captain M.S. Dhoni apologized to Indian cricket fans after crashing out of the ICC Twenty20 championship Sunday but rejected suggestions that exhaustion from playing too many games caused the failure of his top batsmen. England are playing true to their standing, says coach FlowerLONDON - Unlike his predecessors who tried to syrup coat the defeats, England cricket coach Andy Flower does not mince words in stating that his team is playing the game in accordance with their world ranking. ‘Rebuked’ Symonds to play in IPL as T20 specialistSYDNEY - Troubled all rounder Andrew Symonds, whose international career was dissolved after Cricket Australia withdrew its contract, will now play as a Twenty20 specialist, as he has a lucrative deal with IPL franchise Deccan Chargers and is getting offers from teams in England and South Africa. Flintoff back in action, says reserving best for AshesLONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff Friday made a comeback to competitive cricket for Lancashire and is upbeat about his performance in the Ashes. |
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JOHANNESBURG - A spat between Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB) over Indian Premier League (IPL) has led to three international matches against England being moved to other cities.
KARACHI - Pakistan’s banned Test pacer Mohammad Asif is eyeing a second successful comeback to international cricket this September after completing his one-year doping ban.
NEW DELHI - Former Australian cricket coach, John Buchanan has strongly denied taking a swipe at Indian cricketers in his just released book ‘The Future of Cricket: The Rise of Twenty20′.
KOLKATA - With less than a month left for elections to the cash-rich Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), hectic parleys have started with some of president Jagmohan Dalmiya’s generals switching allegiance to the opposition which is looking for a big name to take on the seasoned cricket administrator.
ST LUCIA - West Indies cricketers skipped the launch of the World Twenty20 here indicating another showdown with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
MUMBAI -Rahul Dravid stands to make it to the one-day squad after two years as the cricket selectors Monday included him among the 30 probables for September’s Champions Trophy in South Africa.
