Mohammad Asif undergoes dope test in Jo’burg ahead of India-Pak clashLAHORE - Disgraced Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif underwent a dope test during a practice session in Johannesburg ahead of Pakistan’s encounter with India in the ICC Champions Trophy. Aussies have enough ammo to cover up for Bracken loss, says WhiteJOHANNESBURG - Australian batsman Cameron White has expressed confidence that the world champions can cover for the absence of fast bowler Nathan Bracken during the Champions Trophy tournament. Collingwood ridicules career slide slur, says enjoying best phase of his careerJOHANNESBURG - England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has quashed rumours that he is past his best after an average performance in the 2009 Ashes and the NatWest Series against Australia, and said that he was enjoying the best phase of his career. India assures foolproof security for 2010 Commonwealth GamesNEW DELHI - India has promised foolproof security for next year’s Commonwealth Games to be staged in New Delhi. BCCI renegotiates Indian Premier League dealMUMBAI - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday renegotiated its deal with the event management company IMG and succeeded in scaling down the annual fees to be paid to the latter for staging the high-profile Indian Premier League. Pakistan-Australia Test series in England in JulyLONDON - Pakistan will play their 2010 two-Test home series against Australia in England in the summer. Ex-cricketer Kambli files his nomination from VikhroliMUMBAI - Former Indian Test player Vinod Kambli filed his nomination from Vikhroli for the October 13 Maharashtra Assembly elections on THursday. IMG regains rights to conduct IPLMUMBAI - IMG retained the rights to conduct the India Premier League (IPL) after it reduced the annual charges by Rs.60 million, the Indian cricket board said here Wednesday. Hindus demand resignation of Indian cricket coach Kirsten over sex encouragementNEVADA - Hindus have demanded the immediate resignation of Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten for attacking the moral fiber of the country by reportedly encouraging sex indulgence among the nation’s cricket players in a dossier, claiming it could increase performance. Horror show by batsmen behind England rout in NatWest series: AndersonLONDON - England fast bowler James Anderson has voiced his frustration and anger at the England batsmen for their disastrous NatWest series performance against Australia. Imran Nazir cleared of doping charge by ICCKARACHI - Pakistan opener Imran Nazir almost missed the chance of playing in the Champions Trophy after using a banned substance for treating a congenital breathing problems, but was cleared to play just in time. Champions Trophy: Younis cleared for crunch game against IndiaKARACHI - Pakistan received good news Thursday when it was confirmed its captain Younis Khan has recovered from a hairline fracture and will be available for the much-awaited Champions Trophy clash against India at Centurion Saturday. Prohibited drug almost prevented Imran Nazir from playing against West IndiesJOHANNESBURG - Pakistan opener Imran Nazir got a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the International Cricket Council (ICC) only hours before the ICC Champions Trophy match against West Indies, as the apex cricketing authority had first denied allowing Nazir to take the field. Former Pak sports administrator blasts Ijaz Butt for ‘damaging’ ACCLAHORE - A former Pakistani sports administrator has blasted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt, saying he has severely ‘damaged’ the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). English board denies Lorgat’s claims of blocking Test championshipLONDON - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Wednesday denied International Cricket Council’s (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat’s claims that it was not supportive of a world Test championship. India to ensure adequate security in C’wealth 2010 games, say MakenNEW DELHI - India on Wednesday assured the representatives of the participating countries of the Common Wealth Games 2010 of providing adequate security during the games to be held next in October. Ponting worried over under strength Windies sideSYDNEY - Skipper Ricky Ponting is worried at the prospect of facing an under strength West Indies side during the opening game of the Champions Trophy, which would be followed by the start of the Australian cricket season against the same team. We have to develop football in India: FIFA secretary general (Interview)ZURICH - Long delays and problems in project implementation notwithstanding, world soccer governing body FIFA says it has given top priority to developing Indian soccer to tap its vast television market. IAF hero in death-defying act in Everest lapKATHMANDU - Six months ago he suffered a brain haemorrhage and his doctor ruled out strenuous outdoor sports activities in the immediate future. ‘Gun for hire’ Flintoff always welcome in England dressing room: PriorLONDON - England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that Andrew Flintoff’s decision to adopt a new globetrotting freelance cricket career would not affect his popularity in the England dressing room. Mohammad Asif set to return to international cricketISLAMABAD - Tainted Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is set to return to international cricket on Wednesday in the Champions Trophy match against the West Indies. Cricket gaining a foothold in George Washington University campusWASHINGTON - The game of cricket, it seems, is picking up in university campuses in the Washington D.C. area. Bangalore cricket stadium gets hi-tech securityBANGALORE - M. Chinnaswamy cricket stadium in Bangalore has been equipped with sensitive cameras and long distance explosive detectors. Champions Trophy: South Africa put Sri Lanka in to batCENTURION - South Africa won the toss and decided to field against Sri Lanka in the International Cricket Council (ICC)Champions Trophy opener here Tuesday. S.Africans favourite to win Champions TrophyJOHANNESBURG - Former cricket administrator and current player agent Arthur Turner has predicted that the Proteas are the favourites to win the ICC Champions Trophy irrespective of history and perceptions. England tour one of most enjoyable ever despite Ashes loss : PontingSYDNEY - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said he enjoyed the England tour despite it being a tough one. I have achieved a lot as captain: PontingSYDNEY - Despite suffering a humiliating Ashes defeat and facing several ups and downs during his captaincy in the recent past, Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes that he has achieved a lot as the skipper of the Oz team. Despite terror warnings, Oz cricketers to play in MumbaiMELBOURNE - Notwithstanding the terror warnings that forced Victoria Premier John Brumby to cancel his visit, several Australian cricketers would be visiting Mumbai to participate in a one-day match scheduled to be held on November 11. Lack of trust, resources ailing Indian football: Roger MillaZURICH - Soccer star Roger Milla, adjudged Africa’s best player of the last century, feels the game has suffered in India due “lack of faith and resources”. Stop questioning security in South Africa, trust Africans: BlatterZURICH - World soccer governing body FIFA Monday said security in South Africa, the host of next year’s World Cup, was as good as anywhere in the world and asked everyone to trust Africans and South Africa. New Zealand may get relegated to Division Two of Test playing nationsWELLINGTON - New Zealand might be relegated to Division Two of Test playing nations, according to a Sunday Star-Times report, which referred to a draft plan for cricket’s Future Tours Programme (FTP). Tripura cheers Somdev’s Davis Cup victoryAGARTALA - Crackers were burst, people danced on the streets and boxes of sweets were passed around - it was celebration time in Agartala Monday as residents cheered tennis sensation and local boy Somdev Devvarman’s victory in South Africa that took India to Davis Cup world group for the first time in 11 years. Ex-Kiwi skipper Crowe formulating knockout Test championshipDURHAM - Former New Zealand skipper Martin Crowe, now a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club’s World Cricket Committee, has formulated a knockout Test championship to be held every year with a grand final to be played at Lord’s. Billiards champion Pankaj Advani calls for better government supportAGRA - Pankaj Advani, the second Indian to win the World Billiards title, has asked the authorities to take steps to encourage the game. Nita Ambani cheers for her cricket teamCHANDIGARH - Nita Ambani, the wife of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, is here to support her cricket team Reliance 1. |
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